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harly69g

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08 Jul 2008 6:56 PM	Alert
Updated 10 Jul 08 at 0819 EDT by Cagerbob Memorial Mission SGT Dustin Laird Memorial Dedication Ceremony Abiff Rd. and SR840 Dickson, TN 11 Jul 08 We have once again been invited to stand for Sgt. Dustin Laird, just as we did Aug 12, 2006 in Martin, TN. Dustin is the son of one of our own, Billy "d.money" Laird. The Memorial Bridge Dedication Ceremony and unveiling of the Memorial sign for Dustin will be held at Abiff Rd , Burns , TN near Dickson , TN. As you may know, SR840 has been designated as the " Tennessee National Guard Parkway " and the bridges and overpasses are being dedicated to Fallen Tennessee National Guard HEROES. There will be a small reception for families and soldiers at 11:00am in the main conference room at Joint Force Headquarters, 3041 Sidco Dr, Nashville, TN from there, they will be escorted to the Overpass for the 1:00pm Dedication Ceremony. SGT Dustin Laird's Overpass spans Abiff Road on the portion of SR840 which is west of Nashville . Please make every effort possible to attend this special ceremony to Honor our Tennessee National Guard Soldier, for his contributions in preserving America ʼs freedom in the War on Terrorism. Associated news story http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=13664 Staging: Please meet at the overpass on Abiff Rd by 12:15pm as road closures will begin at 12:30pm in preparation for the dedication. National Guard Soldiers will be there waiting as well. Map of dedication site: http://tinyurl.com/6k3r82 Cagers, please bring flags if you have them and be prepared to Stand for Dustin, as his family arrives escorted by the Army to the bridge. Weather forecast for Friday: 30% chance of scattered thunderstorms, High - 85 Low - 71 Remember to stay hydrated Ride Captain: Susan "susan41" Westerfield, susan41@comcast.net, cell 615-480-3104 Drive / Ride Safe as always...... :) Susan "susan41" Westerfield TN HOTH Coordinator susan41@comcast.net ***************************************************************************** HOTH MISSION Memorial Bridge Dedication Ceremony Friday 11, 2008 1:00 P.M. Abiff Rd. near Dickson Tn. We have once again been invited to stand for Sgt. Dustin Laird, just as we did Aug 12, 2006 in Martin Tn. Dustin is the son of one of our own, Billy "d.money" Laird. The Memorial Bridge Dedication Ceremony and unveiling of the Memorial sign for Dustin will be held at Abiff Rd. Burns Tn. near Dickson. As you may know, SR840 has been designated as the "Tennessee National Guard Parkway" and it's bridges and overpasses are being dedicated to fallen Tennessee National Guard personnel. There will be a small reception for families and soldiers at 11:00A.M. in the main conference room at Joint Force Headquarters 3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, 37204 from there, there they will be escorted to the bridge for a 1:00 P.M. dedication ceremony. Dustin's bridge spans Abiff Road on the portion of 840 which is west of Nashville. Please make every effort possible to attend this special ceremony to honor our Tennessee National Guard Soldier, for his contributions in preserving America¢s freedoms in the war on terrorism. Map of dedication site: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Abiff+Rd,+TN,+USA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=13664 Staging - Please meet at the bridge by 12:15 pm as road closures will begin at 12:30 p.m in preparation for the dedication. National Guard Soldiers will be there waiting as well. Cages, Please bring flags if you have them and be prepared to Stand for Dustin, as his family arrives escorted by the Army to the bridge. Remember to stay hydrated Ride Captains: Susan aka "susan 41" Westerfield susan41@comcast.net cell - 615-480-3104 Drive / Ride Safe as always...... :) Susan "susan41" Westerfield Tn. HOTH Coordinator Weather forcast for Friday :** 30% chance of scattered thunderstorms High - 85 Low - 71

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Jasper54

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Columbus, Ohio

09 Jul 2008 3:33 AM	Alert
I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the famlly and friends of Sgt. Dustin Laird as you gather to Honor his memory and sacrafice with the dedication of this bridge in his name.

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 El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN. BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE... Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger Riding in honor of: Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France. Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France. Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 1966. My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran 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 Cpl. Monahan LCpl. Adams

sdoise

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Kinder, La.

09 Jul 2008 7:13 AM	Alert
I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Dustin Laird as you all join to commerorate this bridge in his memory. May he never be forgotton.

Schelly 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." Author Unknown

cagerbob

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Parma, Ohio
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10 Jul 2008 6:24 AM	Alert
Update posted.

Bob Ellis 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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