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harly69g 
Posts: 7828
KY State Captain
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:35 PM |
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This is a Confirmed ANC Mission!
SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez died Sept. 2 of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Ansbach, Germany.
Greg is to be laid to his final rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 15 September, 2008 at approximately 1500 hours, preceded by a viewing that same day from 1200-1400 hours at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va.
Quoting his wife Laura, from her invite to PGR:
"Greg loved motorcyles. He has had a Yamaha R1 and currently has a Yamaha R6.
He also loved to watch the shows on Spike t.v. where they build choppers.
I'm not quite sure exactly what your group provides . . . but Y'all can decide how
much you want to do. I do want to make sure Greg has a beautiful, final farewell."
PGR will be there, standing tall, silent and proud for this American Hero - with an Honor Flag Line during the viewing, a mounted escort from the funeral home to ANC, and an Honor Line at graveside.
15 September Mission Plan:
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Stage: 1130 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Brief: 1135 hrs
Honors: 1145 hrs Flag Line at Funeral Home until 1400 hrs
Honors: 1405 hrs At funeral home, prior to escort
Escort: 1410 hrs FH to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 1500 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Sid Marcus (301) 535-6817 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Large hand-held flags desired for Honor Flag Line.
Mounted large flags preferred for the Escort (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez, 35, of Weidman, Mich., died Sept. 2 of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Ansbach, Germany.
For further information media may contact the 21st Theater Sustainment Command public affairs office at 011-49-631-413-8184. | |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
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kypgr.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
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1armymom
Posts: 569
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:36 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez,
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.
SFC Rodriguez,
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 Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"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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polago
Posts: 91
Houghton Lake
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:44 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez
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WE ARE ALL FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
Mike Allumi
USMC Retired
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 871
Orange Park, FL
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:50 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SFC Rodriguez. 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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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8602
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:03 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 Gregory 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, SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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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mailman
Posts: 13960
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:11 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SFC Gregory A. Rodriquez. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 4230
Kinder, La.
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:20 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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."
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gui_tarzan
Posts: 115
Michigan
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:31 PM |
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My condolences to the family. RIP SFC Rodriguez, your duty is done. May you spend eternity at peace with God.
Standing by in Shepherd.
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Jim...<><
PGR Member# 8987
Crimson Tide - Christian Rock & Blues!
www.ridewiththetide.com
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ivetret
Posts: 1850
Shermer, IL
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:41 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of
SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez. 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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New Mexico
Posts: 1725
Temple City, California 91780
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:27 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sfc Gregory A. Rodriquez I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Sfc Rodriguez and thank you for your service to our county. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers) |
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milktoast
Posts: 2507
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC Gregory Rodriguez. 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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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5938
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Sep 2008 11:20 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. Gregory A. Rodriguez, U.S. Army / OEF. SFC. Rodriguez, 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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Billboy
Posts: 1352
Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Sep 2008 6:02 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez, 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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Uffda
Posts: 10801
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 06 Sep 2008 6:36 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez. 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, Gregory.
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. |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1751
Lake Mary, FL
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| 06 Sep 2008 8:33 AM |
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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.
SFC Gregory Rodriguez, 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
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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Jasper54
Posts: 6910
Columbus, Ohio
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| 06 Sep 2008 10:13 AM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army SFC Gregory A. Rodriquez, 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 wtih you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest.
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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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EAGLETALON
Posts: 4
Lake,Michigan
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| 06 Sep 2008 2:05 PM |
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| TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SFC GREGORY A. RODRIGUEZ;I CONVEY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON THE LOSS OF THIS AMERICAN SOLDIER,I WILL BE RIDING IN HIS MEMORY AND STANDING BY IN LAKE,MICHIGAN |
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SFC Rod
Posts: 320
Weston, Mich
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| 06 Sep 2008 4:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sergeant First Class Gregory A. Rodriguez. Maria, Gregory, Jr., Zachary, and Malory, remember that Your Husband and Father Served Proudly to help keep US all Free...
Greg, You Will Never Be Forgotten... SFC ROD.
Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother, Greg.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
SFC ROD
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mlmsan
Posts: 3198
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 06 Sep 2008 6:09 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC Gregory A. Rodriguez, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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satyr
Posts: 4494
Raleigh, NC
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| 06 Sep 2008 8:03 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Gregory. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
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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vander177
Posts: 3196
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Sep 2008 5:32 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Seargeant First Class Gregory A. Rodriguez . I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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shesha
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| 07 Sep 2008 2:57 PM |
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| If you'll please excuse me, I've never used this type of forum before...
Sounds like you knew my brother. Do you have any stories you'd like to share with me? |
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Danes02
Posts: 182
Midland, Michigan
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| 07 Sep 2008 7:53 PM |
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SFC Gregory Rodriguez,
Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to this great nation. You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered as our American Hero. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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In SUPPORT of the 1/24th MARINES, bravo company 
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Calling Fox
Posts: 867
Emerson, IA
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| 07 Sep 2008 8:28 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
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papajonohio
Posts: 1877
Swanton, Ohio
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| 08 Sep 2008 6:35 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends SFC. Gregory Rodriquez.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve his 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...
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