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Uffda 
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Updated 26 SEP 08 harly69g
The funeral service will be conducted Monday, September 29th at 11:00am at Bethel Baptist Church, 1316 Scenic Dr. Alamogordo, NM 88310.
Staging for this service will be at the Wal-Mart Supercenter behind Margo's Mexican restruant, 504 E. 1st St., Alamogordo, NM at 9:30am. KSU at 9:45am.
We will establish Flag Honor Cordon at the church only, there will be no other services.
Ed 'Wishbone' Summerall will be RC for this mission.
Ed "Wishbone" Summerall
SE NM PGR R/C
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Updated 25 Sep 08 at 2304 EDT by Cagerbob
CONFIRMED MISSION. CAPT. BRUCE HAYS. WYOMING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. OCT 2, 2008. 1:00 PM. CASPER, WY.
A memorial service for Capt. Bruce Hays, 42, will be held at 1:00 PM, Oct 2, at Highland Park Community Church, 411 S. Walsh St. in Casper. At the request of the family, the Patriot Guard Riders will stand in his honor at the service.
Capt. Hays, a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard, died Sept. 17 of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Gerdia Seria, Afghanistan. His funeral will be held in New Mexico on Sept. 29.
This will be a flag line mission only. The Patriot Guard Riders will stage in the parking lot at the east end of the church at noon and expect to have the flag line in place by 12:15 PM.
Ken Hooper
Central Wyoming Ride Captain
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Updated 25 Sep 08 at 1950 EDT by Cagerbob
Capt Hays is scheduled to arrive at Holloman AFB tomorrow evening, Friday September 26th at 6:17pm.
Staging for this escort mission will be at 4:45pm at the VFW Parking lot on Hwy 70W. KSU at 5:00pm.
All riders who have HAFB access will proceed onto HAFB for the escort off base. All other riders are asked and encouraged to attend, and will stage on the highway access ramp outside the HAMB main Gate. They will join into the procession as it leaves HAFB on the way to Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral home on Scenic Drive in Alamogordo. (I do not have time to get all riders names into security to get passes for riders who do not normally have access to HAFB).
If possible, please let me know if you will be able to attend.
Funeral Servces will be held on Monday September 29th at the Bethel Baptist Church on Scenic Drive in Alamogordo. Time for the service will be posted as soon as I know when it will be.
Ed "Wishbone" Summerall ed_wishbone@hotmail.com ***************************************************************************** Updated 23 Sep 08 at 2305 EDT by CagerbobCapt. Bruce E. Hays, of the U.S. Army National Guard of Wyoming, died Wednesday, Sept 17,2008 as a result of injuries sustained in combat in Afgahanistan.
I received word today that Capt. Bruce E. Hays is scheduled to arrive on Friday, Sept 26th. The time and place is yet to be determined. He is being flown in via contract aircraft and options are the Alamogordo Regional Airport, Holloman AFB, or El Paso, TX. I will get the word out as soon as I receive it.
We will escort Capt Hays from which ever destination he arrives at to the Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home on Scenic Drive in Alamogordo.
Services will be conducted at the Bethel Baptist Church on Scenic Drive in Alamogordo on Monday, September 29th. Time for the service will be forthcoming. There will be no graveside services so we will form a Flag Honor Cordon at the Church.
All details will be provided as soon as available.
Capt. Hays' family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the New Mexico American Legion Riders Operation Wounded Warrior program. Donations may be sent to;
NMALR Operation Wounded Warrior
34 Stonewood Dr.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Ed "Wishbone" Summerall
S/E NM Ride Captain**************************************************************************** DoD Identifies Army Casualities
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 17 in Gerdia Seria, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua W. Harris, 21, of Romeoville, Ill., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Robbins, Ill.
Capt. Bruce E. Hays, 42, of Cheyenne, Wyo., who was assigned to the Wyoming Joint Forces Headquarters, Wyoming Army National Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo.
1st Lt. Mohsin A. Naqvi, 26, of Newburgh, N.Y., who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Vazquez, 24, of Chicago, Ill., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Sycamore, Ill.
For more information on Harris and Vazquez, media may contact the Illinois National Guard public affairs office at (217) 761-3569.
For more information on Hays, media may contact the Wyoming National Guard public affairs office at (307) 772-5253.
For more information on Naqvi, media may contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at (706) 545-3512.
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1armymom
Posts: 1250
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 22 Sep 2008 2:30 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Capt. Bruce E. Hays,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Capt. Hays,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Christopher D. Worrell
2 June 1974 ~ 22 April 2010 Iraq
702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
*The saddest day that was ever told was the day that blue star turned to gold*
DAR, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain,
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.) |
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mlmsan
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Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 22 Sep 2008 3:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. Bruce E. Hays, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Capt. Bruce E. Hays, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Capt. Bruce E. Hays, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 22 Sep 2008 3:12 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Bruce E. Hays. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
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Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care...ride safe"
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5349
Lexington, NC
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| 22 Sep 2008 3:15 PM |
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Capt. Bruce E. Hays earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Bruce - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Sep 2008 3:26 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Bruce E. Hays. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 13739
Naples, FL
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| 22 Sep 2008 4:46 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Bruce is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, CPT Bruce E. Hays, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military SWFL BSMA Member Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer "Apple" McIntosh - Afghanistan and her husband, MSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - CW2 Dominic Sutherland - Afghanistan
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37E/35
Sgt James H. Alley - 601st Photo Flight - Da Nang, South Vietnam - 06 APR 1972 - 02W/130
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
John "GibbyUSMC" Gibson
Dave "winger3615" Cullin
Mae Lyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford
Richard "XLinAL" Martin
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 22 Sep 2008 5:15 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Capt. Bruce E. Hays. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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catbrooks
Posts: 1789
Lake Mary, FL
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| 22 Sep 2008 6:01 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
Capt. Bruce Hays, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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wyowife72493
Posts: 56
Gillette, WY
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| 22 Sep 2008 6:08 PM |
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Thank you for your service Capt. Hays. Your service and sacrifice to this country have not gone unnoticed. May the happy memories your family and friends hold dear bring them comfort in the coming days.
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Capt. Alex Funkhouser KIA OIF 5/29/06
VMGR-352 Crew KIA over Pakistan 1/9/02
AEAA Kevin Hills KIA Op. Desert Shield 12/23/90
(Grandpa) Ralph Buhite, Army, WWII 4/29/98
(Grandpa) Jim Pifer, USN, WWII 11/2/98
Gene Watt, USN 8/14/09
SSGT Ryan L. Zorn, Army KIA OIF 11/16/09
Lcpl. Jacob Ross, USMC KIA OEF 3/24/10
Lcpl. Sean O'Connor, USMC KIA OEF 6/12/11
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 22 Sep 2008 6:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt. Bruce Hays. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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CheyenneCowboy
Posts: 541
NC State Captain Burlington, NC
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| 22 Sep 2008 8:23 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of Capt. Hays. May the Lord comfort you and hold you in His Loving Embrace as His Angels prepare to escort Capt Hays to join that company of Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom of others both here, at home and abroad.
I wish I could make it home to stand and honor Capt Hays, but I will be there in spirit.
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Army Parent--Kristopher Middleton Michigan NG
Riding in memory of:
My Grandfather: CW4 George S. Burney, Jr.
1919-1973
WWII Veteran, USArmy, Wy National Guard
Cheyenne, Wyoming
LtCol Joseph L. Hart, USAF
Cheyenne/Afton, WY
Laos 25 Feb 1967
F/L Wilfred Opawa Rutherford
F/O Vivian Roberts Eady
Sgt. Lisle Gordon Smith
Sgt. William Clement Lankshear
Sgt. John Robert McDougal
Lochkeed Mark III Hudson Bomber Flight Crew RNZAF WWII Pacific Theater
Lost July 7 1943
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 22 Sep 2008 8:27 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of CPT. Bruce E. Hays, Wyoming Army National Guard / OEF. CPT. Hays, 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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satyr
Posts: 7402
Raleigh, NC
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| 22 Sep 2008 8:32 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Bruce E. Hays. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace sir. 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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Uffda
Posts: 14355
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Sep 2008 8:54 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Bruce E. Hays. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one 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, Bruce.
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: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 22 Sep 2008 9:10 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Capt. Bruce E. Hays and my sincere appreciation of his military service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
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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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aricalea
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| I send my deepest regards to CPT Hayes's family. He was a good man and an excellent officer. I am sorry to hear about your loss. May gods speed be with you. You guys are in my prayers.
SSG Arica Stevermer
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 6637
Orange Park, FL
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| 22 Sep 2008 10:43 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Capt Hays. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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It's all about freedom! |
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wheatfield
Posts: 1728
Butler County, Iowa
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| 22 Sep 2008 11:05 PM |
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| It is with deep regret that I offer my sympathy to the family of U.S. Army Captain Bruce E. Hays. Our country has lost a guardian, and the price of Liberty and all that it dear to us, has increased immeasurably. I pray to God that we may be worthy of the sacrifice that CPT Hays has made. May we never forget. I also implore Our Eternal Father to ever abide with those who are most dear to this man...keep them safe and ease their pain. And may they travel through all the days to come...with Guardian Angels ever near. |
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An Iowa PGR Chaplain
Psalm 23 :2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. |
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Rondawg
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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 23 Sep 2008 5:09 AM |
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Thank you, Capt. Bruce E. Hays, for your service to this Nation. It is because of patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendahll (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
PFC Claude Morrison (USMC / Iwo Jima) The best friend any young man could have as sherriff when growing up.
SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston),
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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Webster, Fl.
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| 23 Sep 2008 6:40 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Capt. Bruce E. Hays, US Army, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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| 23 Sep 2008 8:02 AM |
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Cheyenne, WY
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Army Capt. Bruce E. Hays, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest.
Shalom Alechem
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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;
PFC. 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;
SFC. Sean Casto, TennANG. 2 Tours 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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wvhusker
Posts: 6410
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 23 Sep 2008 11:59 AM |
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CPT Hays,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. Kentucky R/C
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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papajonohio
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Swanton, Ohio
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| 23 Sep 2008 12:32 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Bruce Hays.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
Vietnam – ’67-‘68
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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