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cagerbob 
Posts: 6442
Parma, Ohio
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| 22 Jun 2008 9:23 PM |
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It is with a very heavy heart I send the news of a MN soldier that has fallen as a result of PTSD. SGT Benjamin Jon Miller, 24 years old, past away Wednesday June 18th. SGT Miller was home, here in Arden Hills, on his two week R&R. He served with the 101st Airborne in Iraq and was on his second deployment. He leaves behind his mother Mary Clare Lindberg, his father Jerome Miller, brother Nick and sister Kate. The funeral is Monday (6/23) at 12 noon, at St Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 N Victoria, Shoreview 55126. Please, lets help show our support to this family during this difficult time. Link to mapquest directions: Map to church Staging will be at the Church........10:00am Briefing.......................................10:15am Flag line in place..........................10:20am Family arrives..............................10:30am Service Begins.............................12:00pm (noon) Once the service begins we will have a break until shortly before the end of the service. Flag line back in place at approximately.....1:00PM Interment will be at Ft. Snelling after the service ends, escort to Ft. Snelling will be determined by the Ride Captain. Thanks to Joe Eagan for stepping up to be the RCIC for this mission.
1230 - Staging @ Old Fort Snelling Horse Bldg 1245 - Briefing 1300 - Kick Stands Up: head to Assembly Area (3) 1330 - Interment @ Fort Snelling National Cemetery RCIC: Joe Eagan josegan@comcast.net and Indian John metrose@patriotguard.orgPLEASE REMEMBER:Your 3*5 American Flag Dress according to the weather. You will need to be self-sufficient at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. NEW: (Old Fort Snelling Horse Bldg) Red brick building just to the south of Hwy 55 Next to the Federal Bldg and Covered Tennis Courts Exit on Bloomington Rd (Historic Fort Snelling exits) |
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USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 22 Jun 2008 9:33 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin Jon Miller. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be wtih your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 22 Jun 2008 11:36 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin Jon Miller, U.S. Army / Active Duty / OIF Veteran. Sgt. Miller, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 23 Jun 2008 3:21 AM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Global War on Terrorism Veteran, Sgt. Benjamin Jon Miller. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 23 Jun 2008 3:54 AM |
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God Bless SGT Benjamin Jon Miller, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 23 Jun 2008 4:26 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of SGT Benjamin Miller during this difficult time. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in the following days. |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1445
Warner Robins, GA Ride Captain Southwest Region
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| 23 Jun 2008 4:35 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Miller family and friends in the loss of Benjamin. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Benjamin served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?
Douglas MacArthur
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 23 Jun 2008 5:26 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Benjamin Jon Miller. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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SCS
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| 23 Jun 2008 6:10 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Benjamin Jon Miller on his passing. The sacrifices being made by our young men and women in the military really hit home when we lose one to PTSD. I want you to know how immensely grateful I am to Sgt. Miller and to you for his commitment, bravery, and sacrifice while serving our country. A portion of this young man's legacy is a gift to the American people and he will not be forgotten. |
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Uffda
Posts: 13712
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 Jun 2008 6:16 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Benjamin Jon Miller. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Benjamin.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 23 Jun 2008 9:41 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt Benjamin Jon Miller and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 23 Jun 2008 10:07 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Benjamin Jon Miller. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Benjamin. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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milktoast
Posts: 3702
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 23 Jun 2008 2:44 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Benjamin Miller. May you find strength and comfort at this most difficult time. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 23 Jun 2008 3:07 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin Jon Miller. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you Sgt. Miller for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. May God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
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Paris, France
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 23 Jun 2008 3:10 PM |
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to the family of Sgt Benjamin Jon Miller, my deepest sympathies during this time of sadness. may god watch over and comfort you during these days of lost
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 980
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 23 Jun 2008 4:42 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Benjamin Jon Miller! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge he is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts.... “God's speed as you join your comrades Benjamin and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. . Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider #141280
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, In The SANDBOX
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, In Az.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 2nd Cav, In The SANDBOX
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 23 Jun 2008 6:49 PM |
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| You are so truly appreciated for your service to our nation, Sgt Miller. I know you have been welcomed at heaven's gates by all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Benjamin; you will not be forgotten here. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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mom in nj
Posts: 12
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| 23 Jun 2008 9:27 PM |
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| I pray that his loved ones can find some comfort with their memories of the full life he lived. his death is a tragedy and I am so saddened at this loss My deepest sympathy. Your hero is now at peace. |
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mailman
Posts: 22214
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 23 Jun 2008 11:17 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Benjamin Jon Miller. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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bellmax
Posts: 12
Placerville, CA
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| 24 Jun 2008 12:42 AM |
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God knows how you loved this American son. He has always belonged to God, and was just a gift to us. Now he is home..............
I hope and pray for all of our service and their families that they can trust in the Lord.
I believe that can be SO hard yet SO comforting. God Bless you.
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 24 Jun 2008 1:17 AM |
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| Thank you for your service to this great Nation, Sgt. Benjamin Jon Miller, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the Family and Friends. You are a True American Hero!
Ride safe PGR brothers! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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dbley
Posts: 656
Twin Cities
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| 25 Jun 2008 12:27 PM |
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| SGT Miller.... your service to our country is special. May you have found peace in our Father's arms... |
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 03 Jul 2008 5:16 PM |
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Posted with permission
I want to thank you and the Patriot Guard. I've talked with several of my friends who attended Jerry's sons funeral and they were so very impressed with the Patriot Guards presence. A very close friend of mine, who is retired Air Force, was there yesterday and he called me today and told me it was one of the most perfect military funerals he has ever been at and one of the most touching, with the Patriot Guard. He said you all should be most proud of yourselves and what you are doing. When I told him that I know one of the men in the Guard, that he was a friend of my husband's, he said he wished he had known what your name was and he would have looked you up and personally thanked your. My friends' brother was an Air Force pilot who lost his life in a training crash over 10 years ago, so he is very familiar with military funerals
I am so glad you were able to talk with Jerry. I'm sure that your being there meant so much to him and his family. What a tragic loss of a young life. I can't imagine what he is going through.
Well again, please let your fellow Patriot Guardsmen know what an impression they made on many of my friends at Lockheed Martin who were at the funeral in support of our friend and colleague.
Bless you all.
Sandie
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
CentennialChief@msn.com
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 03 Jul 2008 5:18 PM |
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SGT Benjamin Jon Miller Thank You for your service, May God open his arms and give you peace.
May God Bless your family and friends, give them peace and comfort.
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
CentennialChief@msn.com
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