Wescoot2 
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Public visitation Bougler Funeral Home, 123 South 10th St. Fargo; Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Remembrance service for family, friends, classmates, co-workers, military colleagues First Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway, Fargo; Thursday, June 1, 2006, 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service First Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway, Fargo (public) Friday, June 2, 2006, 12:00 noon
Interment Riverside Cemetery, 2102 5th Street South, Fargo
Further details will be posted when completed.
Brad
ND State Captain No. 474-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000 Public/Industry(703)428-0711 DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Michael L. Hermanson, 21, of Fargo, N.D., died on May 23, in AL Abayachi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle came under improvised explosive device, rocket propel grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations. Hermanson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 164th Engineer Battalion, Minot, N.D. For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000. |
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oldgoldstar
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| 24 May 2006 6:22 PM |
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| Such a tragic loss. My prayers and condolences go to the family of SPC Hermanson. The read above would indicate that he gave his life preparing a safe passage for others to follow. How noble is that!!! SPC. Mike, you are a true Hero and the country mourns you as we salute you and honor your service and sacrifice in the fight for freedom. Rest in peace, you did your part with courage and dignity. |
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Truemensa
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Bullhead City, Arizona
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| 24 May 2006 6:28 PM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the Family and friends of this True American Hero..
God Bless..My Prayers go with you all. |
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Bullhead City, Arizona
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silverwing
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| 24 May 2006 7:20 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc Hermanson -our sincerest condolences. The thoughts and prayers of America are with you. Michael - your courage in preparing safe passage for others and your ultimate sarifice in defending freedom will not be forgotten.
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Montana State Captain
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 May 2006 8:08 PM |
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Hermanson.
Specialist Michael L. Hermanson, you are a true American Hero, thank you
for your service and sacrifice. May you Rest in Peace. |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1618
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Assistant State Capt.
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Area Development
Dixon, MO
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| 24 May 2006 8:34 PM |
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God Bless this fallen hero and his family. We are living in Garrison and will try to make this mission...
Update to this post: Unless hell freezes over, we will be in Fargo to stand with our PGR Brothers and Sisters, to protect this family from the Ugs...Any riders going from the Bismarck area Thurs evening, we will be riding that way..
Joe and Linda Smith
Cent Mo Ride Capt(retired)
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point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your
own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving
other people." Arlo Guthrie, American Artist
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Bacomar
Posts: 385
Shasta Lake CA
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| 25 May 2006 12:53 AM |
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God Bless and hold close the family of Spc. Henderson in their sorrow. At ease Brother, rest with God.
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Semper Fi!
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Bigborg
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Balad, Iraq (North Dakota when not deployed)
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| 25 May 2006 3:36 AM |
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I trained with this man, laughed, cried and complained with this man, even slept next to this guy for the past ten months, and I want all of you to know that he was the best of the best, a true hero. He will always be remembered as a "Trailblazer". Rest In Peace Hermy, you did your part. And we will miss you so much.
SPC LINDBORG
CO A 164 ENGINEER BATALLION
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GulfWarVet
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Minnesota
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| 25 May 2006 6:13 AM |
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| That's my hometown if they ask for our presence I will be there. God Bless and watchover our fallen comrad |
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NormDJ
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Bismarck, ND
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mtcat1000
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St Cloud MN 56301
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| 25 May 2006 9:00 AM |
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My prayers and condolences go to the family of Michael Hermanson. God bless Michael and his family.
Standing by to ride for Michael |
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
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oldgoldwing
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| 25 May 2006 4:02 PM |
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| Standing by in Alexandria may GOD bless and hold this family |
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atrulling
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Littleton, CO
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| 25 May 2006 7:10 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Spc. Hermanson. He was a hero in the true sense of the word. As the granddaughter of a North Dakota National Guardsman who went off to World War II (CO "I" 164th-, which is now the 142nd), this hits close to my heart even though I am not in physically in North Dakota anymore. I will be there in spirt. Here is a link to the Fargo Forum article about him.
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=127876§ion=news
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GulfWarVet
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Minnesota
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| 26 May 2006 6:12 AM |
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| Who is the RC or State captain contacting the family rep? |
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NormDJ
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Bismarck, ND
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| 26 May 2006 7:00 AM |
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The ND state captain has contacted ND members by e-mail. He let us know that a PGR member who knows the family will be in contact with them regarding their desires.
According to a local news story, the funeral home representative in Fargo says the funeral will most likely be held late next week.
Obit: http://www.boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/viewobit.php?itemID=1051 |
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Big Jimbo
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North East Kansas
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| 26 May 2006 6:45 PM |
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| Gods Speed SPC Hermanson, and thank you for all your efforts. We here at home have you to thank for keeping America the Great place it is and protecting the Freedom we all share!.............. |
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TnPAppel
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| 27 May 2006 7:07 AM |
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Our condolences go to the family of Spc. Hermanson.
The Fargo Forum has the article today regarding the funeral:
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=128079§ion=news
Services are at Noon, June 2nd (friday).
Also accompanying the forum article was a press release regarding a
planned protest by the lovely people from WEstboro Baptist Church. They
plan to protest Spc. Hermanson's and another soldier's funeral in
Sherbourn, MN.
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=128080
I pray that the family will welcome the PGR's assistance in order to
make this an honorable and joyous event, unscarred by those that wish
to belittle such a time.
Tony and Pam Appel
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Tuxedo61
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Rice Lake, WI
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| 27 May 2006 7:51 AM |
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God Bless you Spc. Hermanson. As you gave your own life blazing a safe trail for your "brothers", you have most assuredly cleared an unobstructed path for yourself to the Gates of Heaven and the open and waiting arms of God. Thank you or your service and sacrifice!
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Hermanson family. Thank you for sharing your Hero with us all. God Bless you.
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- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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82nd_Airborne_Dad
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Laramie, Wyoming
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| 27 May 2006 10:44 AM |
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| God Bless Spc. Michael L. Hermanson, and bring peace and comfort to his family and friends . . . AMEN |
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Lindy75
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| 27 May 2006 11:28 AM |
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| We will be extremely priveledged to make this mission ride. Obviously as a PGR member, but this one is very personal for us. My son is currently serving in Iraq. He was Mike's fire team partner and roommate. Erik, who is also a PGR member, has high praise for the loyal, dedicated, and fine soldier and man Mike was. I have been in contact with Mike's parents regarding our mission arrangements. They are fine people. Rest assured, they are very much looking forward to our presence at the funeral. They are also quite aware of the confirmed presence of the WBC. I am hoping we can have a very strong showing at Mike's funeral. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family, friends, and the soldiers in the 164, Co. A, serving from LSA Anaconda. The Trailblazers perform a critical mission in our efforts in Iraq. Erik has assured me they will go forward continuing to perform their duties while remembering Mike with honor every day. This unit has performed their duties since deployment at a very high rate of proficiency. Believe me, they are representing the people and state of ND, as well as the country, in a very honorable fashion. |
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Bigborg
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Balad, Iraq (North Dakota when not deployed)
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| 27 May 2006 12:53 PM |
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THANKS DAD...
I just received the email regarding the presence of these sick people, as a PGR member, and friend and fellow soldier of Hermy, I am hoping for so many PGR members to be there, there will be no room for these sick people to even get close to the loved ones of my friend. This is the first KIA mission for North Dakota PGR, and I'm sure you guys have your bikes warmed up! Thank you for all you do, the 28 of us in his platoon would give anything to be there with you guys........
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Tuxedo61
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| 27 May 2006 4:46 PM |
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To SPC Erik T. Lindborg,
I would like to begin by extending my most sincere thank you to you and your fellow platoon members. Thank you for your patriotism and dedication to your country and ALL her citizens. Thank you for protecting me and my family. We sleep better at night because of real, American heros like you.
Secondly, I want to offer my most sincere condolences to you at the loss of your fellow soldier, your friend, your "brother".
Rest assured SPC Hermanson will receive the honor and respect he deserves. I have had the unfortunate honor of completeing three missions here in Wisconsin in the past two weeks, and each time I am overwhelmed by the respect, dignity and honor that my fellow PGR members bring to each occasion.
I am going to make every attempt to attend the service for Michael, and it would be my honor and privilege to carry two flags, my own and one to reprsent you and/or your platoon. I am sure there will be well more than 28 PGR's members who will gladly do the same, so please know that while you may not be physically present, your platoon will be well represented and it will be an honor to "stand beside you" to pay respects.
God Bless You and keep you safe my friend.
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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Lindy75
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Dickinson, ND
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| 27 May 2006 7:38 PM |
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Posted By GulfWarVet on 05/26/2006 6:12 AM
Who is the RC or State captain contacting the family rep?
That would be myself, GulfWarVet.
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Bigborg
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Balad, Iraq (North Dakota when not deployed)
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| 27 May 2006 11:51 PM |
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Dan in Wisconsin,
Thank you for your kind words, I will relay to the platoon and I think I can speak for them when I say thank you.
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puzzlsherm
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| 28 May 2006 7:35 AM |
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Our condolences go out to the family of Spc. Hermanson & the members of his unit.
I am standing by in St. Paul MN for Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III, and was informed that his services will likely be after the 2nd of June, assuming that is the case, I would be honored to ride for this true American hero.
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