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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 04 Nov 2006 12:08 PM |
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Austin Area PGR Mission and Staging Info:
Folks, date and times for this mission were just confirmed. I realize that we were committed to the Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday, but our first obligation is to our fallen brothers and sisters. We need to stand up and ride for CPL Holler, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. I'm asking that all who can make this one to please do so. San Antonio PGR is extremely shorthanded due to Veteran's Day committments. Bexarwolf will RC this one with me as his wingman. For parade info and Elk's Lodge luncheon, please contact carrington directly. We have no big flags for this mission, so if your bike is rigged for them, please bring them as they will be doing double duty!
Staging Information: We will stage at Cabela's parking lot in Buda at 0900 with KSU at 0915. From there we will travel directly to the church with an ETA of approx. 1045 so we can set up a corridor for the family. If you are Southbound on I-35, you can use Exit 221 directly in front of HEB. (If you need gas, take Exit 220). For those of you Northbound on I-35, take Exit 221, you'll pass several gas stations going to the second red light and then turn back left under I-35 and get on the Southbound service road which will take you to Cabela's. Ample food is available for those who get there early enough.
Weather for Saturday: High of 70, Low of 44 with 10% chance of rain. It'll be a little cool early, so dress accordingly. Rain gear is always a good idea.
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Mike Duggan
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Contact with the CAO for the Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler family has been made and the family has approved and requested the PGR attend this mission.
No additional information is available at this time.
My sincere condolences to the family of Lance Cpl. Holler. We owe Him a debt of gratitude for his dedication to the preservation of our freedom. We mourn His loss and thank Him for His ultimate sacrifice. May the grace of God comfort his Family in this time of sorrow and grant eternal peace to Lance Cpl. Luke Holler.
Please keep the family of Lance Cpl. Holler in your thoughts and prayers.
Additional mission information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Ed “Oldiron” Barrett
Asst. State Ride Captain
Rowlett, TX
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No. 1120-06
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, 21, of Bulverde, Texas, died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas.
Cpl. Michael H. Lasky, 22, of Sterling, Alaska, died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.
For further information regarding this release the media can contact the Marine Forces Reserve public affairs office at (504) 678-4177. |
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BootLady
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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BadNad
Posts: 118
Ride Captain Hutto,TX
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| 04 Nov 2006 1:41 PM |
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Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler. Your sacrifice for this country is appreciated.
Standing by for mission details.
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BadNad
Hutto, TX
President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Proudly Riding for;
Sgt. Reyes Ramirez, SSgt. Forrest D. Baker,
Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr., SSgt. Kenneth A. Jenkins,
PFC. Jeff Shaffer, SSgt. Christoper Zimmerman,
PFC. Thomas J. Hewitt, First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis
Cpl. Michael Craig Ledsome, Capt. Sean E. Lyerly,
Cpl. Mathew P. LaForest, Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur |
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VictoryGuy1
Posts: 45
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| 04 Nov 2006 2:22 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Holler. Rest in peace, soldier.
Standing by pending itinerary. |
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NoNo
Posts: 398
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
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| 04 Nov 2006 2:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Holler family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Luke "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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crazytls66
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| 04 Nov 2006 3:08 PM |
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| Every time I see these anouncements I cry....thank you for all the sacrifices you have made to protect me and my children from harm.....May God bless and comfort your families and may you be blessed and rest in peace......Tracey Stark and family |
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horsepen
Posts: 354
E. Texas
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| 04 Nov 2006 3:43 PM |
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Standing by.
Respect and Honor
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Senior R/C Texas
Riding with respect and honor.
Standing for those who stood for us.
No borders.
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 04 Nov 2006 3:52 PM |
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CPL Holler,
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.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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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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FLORESRL
Posts: 97
Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:15 PM |
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CPL Holler. You have done above and beyond. Stand down. We will take it from here.
Holler Family. Thank you for raising a hero. My prayers and condolences to you.
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:43 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Luke Holler. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Nov 2006 6:34 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in peace. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
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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DFG
Posts: 283
Somersworth, NH
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| 04 Nov 2006 6:55 PM |
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Into your hands, O Lord,
we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters.
In this life you embraced them with
your tender love;
deliver them now from every evil
and bid them enter eternal rest.
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Don Gelinas
Somersworth, NH
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Talavera
Posts: 69
Austin,Tx
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:35 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler. In these times it hard to say someting that would make the pain go away and make you feel better in this time of need. I did not need to know him to say that I care, I do not need to hear him laugh to know that he brought joy to you. His love for you will never fade as long as you feel his touch when he laid beside you the day he was born. God be with you.
Rick Talavera
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mailman
Posts: 21723
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:37 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Luke B. Holler. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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Hacksaw2
Posts: 81
Kempner, TX
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:39 PM |
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Holler family.
Rest easy Marine.
Standing by from Kempner, TX |
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Denniskent
Posts: 183
Arlington, TX
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:56 PM |
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| The Father has recalled another Marine to guard the gates of Heaven. Thank you for protecting my freedom. A greatful nation remains forever in your debt and you will never be forgotten as you enter her halls of Patriots and Heros. May God give peace and healing to those that you have left behind. Well done Marine, stand down, we've got the watch.
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SKULLZ2
Posts: 18
LAMPASAS,TX
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| 04 Nov 2006 8:35 PM |
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| MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS FINE MARINE,MAY YOU ALL FIND PEACE KNOWING THAT YOU ALL WILL BE TOGETHER IN THE LORD'S HOUSE. |
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Riding in Memory of;
Sgt John Rode &
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TXTriker
Posts: 161
League City, TX
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| 04 Nov 2006 8:46 PM |
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| Lance Cpl Luke B. Holler, you are home now and can rest in peace. Thank you for your service to this country.
Luke Holler Family, thank you for raising such a wonderful young man and know that he will not be forgotten. |
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Ray Elam
TRI TX-2 Gulf Coast
Riding with Honor in Memory of Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Alvin Lee Shadwick, KIA 1969 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Thomas King Smith, KIA 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend 1Lt-O2 Edward Llewel Worthington, KIA 1968 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam.
Riding with Honor in Memory of Vietnam Veteran Shane Goodman; LCpl Luke Benjamin Holler; PO2 Charley ‘Chuck’ Edward Welch; Captain David M. Fraser; LCpl Luke Yepsen; Spc Philip Cody Ford; Vietnam Veteran and LEO James S. Bain; LCpl Stephen L. Morris; Pfc Nathaniel “Nathan” Given; PO Marquis Polidore; Allen Edward Trout, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran, and PGR member; Spc Collin Ryan Schockmel; LCpl Anthony Aguirre; Pfc Cory Kosters; Sgt Ryan P. Green. Wesley David Beverly, Nasa Engineer and Veteran; Richard Frank Smith, Houston Fireman and Veteran; Spc. Eddie D. Tamez; Pfc Roy Jones III; Spc Dan Nguyen; Cpl Michael James Jaurigue; 1st Lt Kile G. West; Cpl Zachary R. Endsley; Connor Smith, WWII Veteran and POW; Pfc Alan J. Austin; Thomas Frank Hartin USN WWII Vet; SFC Jeffery Kettle; Major Ernest Herzing, USAF WWII Vet; Sgt Omar Mora; David Michael Lancon, Army Veteran; Deputy Corporal Constable Harry Lane Thielepape, Jr.; Sgt Gregory Unruh; Spc Joshua Molina; 1st Lt Timothy Cunningham; Sgt Jeff Wyers, Galveston PD; SSgt Edgar Heredia; CGPO Joseph Griffin; SFC William Thomas; Army Vietnam Veteran Kenneth Gordon. |
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Jukebox
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| 04 Nov 2006 10:47 PM |
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| May God bless & comfort the Holler family and LCPL Luke's friends. Will try to make this mission - standing by in Lampasas. |
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briscoeg
Posts: 680
San Antonio, Texas
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| 05 Nov 2006 4:49 AM |
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| From the San Antonio Express-News:
S.A. Marine reservist killed in Iraq
Web Posted: 11/04/2006 12:35 AM CST
Sig Christenson
Express-News Military Writer
A San Antonio Marine reservist described as "happy-go-lucky" by one comrade was killed Thursday in Iraq when a roadside bomb struck his patrol.
Lance Cpl. Luke Benjamin Holler, 21, died on combat duty in western Iraq's Anbar province, a volatile area where soldiers and Marines have battled a lethal mix of Baathist guerrillas and terrorists. He was the 25th San Antonian killed in Iraq. Four others have died in Afghanistan since 9-11.
"He was very happy-go-lucky, just a great kid," said Staff Sgt. Edward Cruz, who helped prepare Holler for duty in Iraq. "Very intelligent, and he was very dedicated in what he did."
Holler is the ninth Marine from the San Antonio-based 4th Reconnaissance Battalion to die in Iraq since the March 20, 2003, invasion.
The recon battalion offered few details of his death Friday, declining to identify the location of where the attack occurred. Cruz said that information could jeopardize Marine recon operations, which focus on gathering intelligence and then reporting it.
"We can't name the town, especially with the reconnaissance assets there," Cruz explained.
Holler's parents declined to be interviewed as the day ended, but he was known to be a motivated and meticulous Marine. Cruz, who helps Marines at the battalion attend specialty schools as well as prepping them for deployment overseas, said Holler was a serious student with "fantastic confidence."
Over his two years with the San Antonio recon battalion, Holler had spent nearly three months in the basic reconnaissance course, three weeks at jump school in Fort Benning, Ga., and nine weeks at a dive school in the Florida Panhandle. He had been to survival, evasion, resistance and escape training, as well as an amphibious reconnaissance course.
As training ensued last summer, Cruz said neither Holler nor his fellow Marines appeared worried about their upcoming mission to Anbar, whose capital, Ramadi, is under constant fire. Parts of the province are controlled by Islamic insurgents waging jihad on American and Iraqi forces.
"Their biggest concern was being able to perform above and beyond. They never had an opinion about the politics of the war," Cruz recalled. "Their concern was the mission at hand, the training involved and just completing the job."
Holler's death wasn't listed late Friday by the Pentagon's Web site, but Defense Department records indicate he is the seventh Marine to die in Anbar since Oct. 27. In that time, 12 other soldiers and Marines have been killed in Iraq, bringing the military death toll to 2,817 since the invasion.
October was the fourth-deadliest month of the war, with 103 troops lost, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Casualties have been up since U.S. and Iraqi troops began combat operations in Baghdad last summer. But firefights, mortaring and roadside bomb attacks are a daily occurrence in Anbar, whose population of 1.3 million is one-fourth that of Baghdad.
As the weekend began, there was no word on plans for Holler's services. The last San Antonian buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Joe Anthony Narvaez, 25, was killed Oct. 2 by a sniper in Baghdad. It was his second tour of Iraq.
This was Holler's first time in Iraq, and he had been there just three months.
Though training continued as usual at the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center across from Brooke Army Medical Center, it did so on a somber note.
"Anyone's sad by the loss of any Marine," Cruz said. "Everyone was hit hard by it, but like everything else, it goes along with the work."
sigc@express-news.net
Area riders please keep up with this listing and with www.mysanantonio.com on the obituary page for details.
I have ridden through this young Marine's beautiful home area in Bulverde for years. I feel almost as if he were a neighbor. Let's have a big turnout to honor him, his family and his community.
God Speed, Luke.
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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tally
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| 05 Nov 2006 5:18 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler.
Standing by in Temple
Semper Fi
Always faithful
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Keeper
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Waco/Aquilla area
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| 05 Nov 2006 7:15 AM |
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Bless this young man and his family.
Standing by. Work may cooperate this time.
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valkyrie
Posts: 126
Weatherford,Tx
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| 05 Nov 2006 9:13 AM |
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| Please receive my sincere condolences for the loss of Cpl Holler. Rest assured that he gave his life doing what he thought was right for his country. |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 796
Poway, CA
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| 05 Nov 2006 9:14 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Holler. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Luke and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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USAF 1975 - 1981
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doublew
Posts: 69
Temple Tx
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| 05 Nov 2006 2:50 PM |
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Our thoughts are with the family of this great American, Standing by in Temple, Texas....John 15:13
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| 05 Nov 2006 2:58 PM |
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| God Bless and keep close the family and friends of Cpl. Holler in this deepest time of sorrow,sleep well soldier we are here to carry on for you,you are our hero. |
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