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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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Updated 04 Mar 09 at 2310 EST by Cagerbob
updated 05 MAR 09 1309 hrs pdt towman95
Please update arrival time to 11:52 am
staging time to 11:15 am
staging location to:
63rd and Laramie. Parking lot on north east side of street.
The family of SPC Simone Robinson have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to lead all aspects of her memorial mission . We are saddened by the loss of this Hero and are honored to stand for her as we did at her deployment ceremony in 2008. Please join us for any or all portions of this mission. Information is still forthcoming so please continue to monitor this thread for updates and posting of the final itinerary..
ARRIVAL DATE:
Friday, March 6, 2009
ARRIVAL STAGING TIME:
TBD
ARRIVAL LOCATION:
Midway Airport
ARRIVAL STAGING:
TBD
WAKE:
Friday, March 6, 2009
WW Holt Funeral Home
175 159th St.
Harvey, IL
TIME :
TBD
FUNERAL
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Great Hope Baptist Church
13615 S. Lawndale
Robbins, IL
STAGING TIME AND LOCATION:
TBD
Immediately following the services we will escort Simone to Hopedale Cemetery in Alsip, IL.
RC's:
Steve ( Capt Morgan) Morgan captmorgan pgr@yahoo.com 708-932-6144
Dave Meyers
IL Ride Captain
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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.
Spc. Simone A. Robinson, 21, of Dixmoor, Ill., died March 1 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near her security post on Jan. 17 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
She was assigned to the 634th Brigade Support Battalion of the Illinois Army National Guard, Crestwood, Ill.
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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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cagerbob
Posts: 6795
Parma, Ohio
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My sincerest condolences to the family of SPC Simone A. Robinson. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace SPC Simone A. Robinson, an American hero. |
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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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1armymom
Posts: 1010
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
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| 03 Mar 2009 8:18 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SPC Simone A. Robinson,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave her all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of her brothers and sisters and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SPC Robinson,
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 and sisters 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, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
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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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Mar 2009 8:28 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Simone A. Robinson. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 03 Mar 2009 8:31 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Simone A. Robinson, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Simone, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace soldier. 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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ivetret
Posts: 2544
Shermer, IL
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| 03 Mar 2009 8:53 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SPC Simone A. Robinson. I appreciate all of her contributions to our country and may there be a special place for her in heaven.
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Rose
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Attachment: Robinson casualty 030309-36.pdf
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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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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 03 Mar 2009 9:08 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Simone A. Robinson, Illinois Army National Guard / OEF. SPC. Robinson, 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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wheatfield
Posts: 1180
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 03 Mar 2009 11:27 PM |
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| I stand with respect and sorrow for the family of U.S. Army soldier SPC Simone A. Robinson. My heart is heavy when I realize that yet another of our very best young people has been lost. Our nation owes an everlasting debt to SPC Robinson for her service and sacrifice; and it will be the measure of each of us to remember. I pray that the coming days will find an outpouring of loving kindness and sympathy for all whose hearts have been wounded by this terrible loss. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 04 Mar 2009 1:06 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. SIMONE A. ROBINSON (ILANG). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE SIMONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
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Rondawg
Posts: 442
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 04 Mar 2009 5:09 AM |
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Thank you, SPC Simone A. Robinson for your service to this Nation. Individuals like you put your life on the line and sacrifice your lives for our freedoms. And it breaks my heart. I pray each day that the Lord our God will provide each and every one of our soldiers an Angel to watch over and protect them. 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 Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
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), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), 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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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Mar 2009 5:28 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SPC Simone A. Robinson, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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banditbob
Posts: 3893
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 04 Mar 2009 5:42 AM |
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| Thank you and God Bless you SPC Simone A. Robinson for your sacrifice to this great Nation of ours. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this US ARMY Veterans family and friends. |
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Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Mar 2009 6:12 AM |
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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 Simone is a True American Hero and she 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, SPC Simone A. Robinson, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
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
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UncleGary
Posts: 57
Seabrook, TX
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| 04 Mar 2009 6:19 AM |
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To the family of Spc. Simone Robinson, we are so sorry for your loss
It was an honor to meet you.
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Uffda
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Mar 2009 6:26 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
SPC Simone A. Robinson. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your daughter was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. She will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Simone.
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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TMR
Posts: 3178
Willow Springs IL
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| 04 Mar 2009 7:23 AM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, SPC Robinson, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, daughter, at the top of the stairs.'
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iScoot2
Posts: 2078
handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
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| 04 Mar 2009 7:37 AM |
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Rest In Peace Spc. Simone A. Robinson.
My most sincere condolences to all of your family and friends.
Respects,
Scoot
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Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
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Chitown
Posts: 882
Leawood, KS
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| 04 Mar 2009 8:35 AM |
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SPC Simone Robinson,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Simone's family and friends. I grieve for your loss and pray for your well being.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1624
Ga. PGR
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| 04 Mar 2009 10:13 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Simone. Thank you Spc. Robinson for your willingness to serve and ultimate sacrifice in the Army in defense of our Nation. May you Rest in Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 04 Mar 2009 10:45 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Simone A. Robinson, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Simone A. Robinson's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Simone A. Robinson, 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
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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sdoise
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Duson, La.
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| 04 Mar 2009 12:23 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Simone A. Robinson and my sincere appreciation of her military service to our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May she rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
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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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Simone A. Robinson. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.
Regards & Respect to All
Dave & Brenda (Sr / Mom)
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AF Mom in NC
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| 04 Mar 2009 2:51 PM |
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SPC Simone A. Robinson earned my respect and gratitude when she volunteered to serve our country. Her 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 Simone - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Capt. Morgan
Posts: 674
Midlothian, Illinois. / Portage. Indiana... Ill. & Ind. R/C.
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| 04 Mar 2009 3:20 PM |
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| No words can express my sorrow for SPC Simone A. Robinson's family, expecially for her yound daughter. Rest assured that you will not be forgotten. Standing by in Midlothian, IL |
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Ill. & Ind Ride Captain 
Riding in Memory of my father MSgt. Hugh G. Morgan U.S. Army W.W. II Vet 1917-1981
Riding in Honor of SGT 1st Class James S. Ochsner 1st northern IL. PGR Mission
KIA Afghanistan 11/15/2005
Riding in Honor of Sgt. Kraig Foyteck U.S. Army KIA Iraq 10/30/2006
Riding in Honor of Sgt. Christopher Abeyta IL Nationag Guard KIA Afghanistan 3/15/2009
My Hometown Hero
We Shall Never Forget.
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
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