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patchworksmin 
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updated 20 MAR 09 at 15:25 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
The family of SGT Christopher P. Abeyta has invited the Patriot Guard to assist in all aspects services of this HERO.
Wake Friday March 27th from 14:00 to 22:00
Location: Hickey Funeral Home 14700 Keeler (4200 West}
Stage time: 13:00
Brief: 13:30
Flag Line start at 13:45
Park all PGR vehicles across the street in the Church lot across the street and just to the East
Funeral Saturday, March 28th.
Pre Funeral Mass: 09:00 mass at Funeral Home
Funeral 10:00 at St. Christopher Church directly across the street.
Escort to Abraham Lincoln Cemetery at aprox, 11:30
Stage at Church: 08:00 Ride Brief at 08:30 Flag line at 08:45
Watch this post for updates/changes.
Ride Captain: Steve “Capt. Morgan” captmorgan_pgr@yahoo.com 1-708-932-6144
Ride Captain:
Support:
As always those with Big Flags, be sure they are secure. Steve "Capt" Morgan
Illinois & Indiana Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
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No. 174-09
March 17, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 15th as a result of injuries sustained in Kot, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Woodstock, Ill.
Killed were:
Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta, 23, of Midlothian, Ill.
Sgt. Robert M. Weinger, 24, of Round Lake Beach, Ill.
Spc. Norman L. Cain III, 22, of Oregon, Ill.
Cain died at the scene of the incident in Kot; Abeyta and Weinger were transported to Jalabad, Afghanistan, where they later died.
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
Wife of SPC. Joe Johnson - Ga. National Guard- re-enlisted 01/24/10
706-266-1448
Georgia Ride Captain
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1texasrider
Posts: 628
North Texas
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| 17 Mar 2009 11:09 AM |
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| My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta. Thank you for defending the freedoms of this country. Your service for his country will not be forgotten . Rest in peace Hero. May God bring you comfort and peace. |
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Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
- Winston Churchill
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
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Chitown
Posts: 882
Leawood, KS
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| 17 Mar 2009 11:55 AM |
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SGT. Christopher Abeyta,
Thank you for your courage, 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 Christopher'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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CopperTop
Posts: 44
Antioch, IL
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| 17 Mar 2009 12:09 PM |
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Stand down, Sgt. Abeyta, your mission is complete.
Your duty and sacrifice will forever be remembered and honored, and may God bless you and keep you.
Our prayers go out to your friends and family.
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Standing by in Antioch
CopperTop
Riding in honor of
Sgt. John M. Penich, US Army, KIA Afghanistan, 10/16/2008 |
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Capt. Morgan
Posts: 674
Midlothian, Illinois. / Portage. Indiana... Ill. & Ind. R/C.
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| 17 Mar 2009 12:22 PM |
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| To the family of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta, I am saddened by your loss. As a neighbor of only a few blocks away, this hits close to home. Your loss is being felt by the whole Village of Midlothian. |
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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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TMR
Posts: 3178
Willow Springs IL
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| 17 Mar 2009 12:48 PM |
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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, SGT Abeyta, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing by in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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banditbob
Posts: 3893
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 17 Mar 2009 1:02 PM |
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| Thank you and God Bless you SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta 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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banditbob
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.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Mar 2009 1:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta, Illinois Army National Guard / OEF. SGT. Abeyta, 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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1armymom
Posts: 1010
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 17 Mar 2009 2:14 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta,
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 sisters and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SGT. Abeyta,
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 fellow warriors 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 4114
Lexington, NC
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| 17 Mar 2009 2:34 PM |
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SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His 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 Christopher - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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ALOLLER
Posts: 104
Warren Township, Illinois
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| 17 Mar 2009 3:19 PM |
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To the family and friends of SGT Christopher Abeyta, my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
He is gone and will not be forgotten. |
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Al Oller / PGR 97954
SGT, USAF '73-'78
Riding in memory of my father SSG(Retired) Earl E. Oller, US ARMY, Korean War Veteran and brother Major(Retired) William "Bill" Oller, US Army Aviator
Call Sign: Big Bird |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Mar 2009 3:53 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Christopher P. Abeyta. 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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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 17 Mar 2009 4:51 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Christopher P. Abeyta. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed.....
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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ivetret
Posts: 2544
Shermer, IL
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| 17 Mar 2009 4:57 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
~+~
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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milktoast
Posts: 3930
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 17 Mar 2009 5:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT. Christopher Abeyta. 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 Toth
Michigan Ride Captain/Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot."~Gary Hart
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Uffda
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Mar 2009 5:16 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son 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, Christopher.
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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hbiker
Posts: 1367
huntington beach
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| 17 Mar 2009 6:24 PM |
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Sincere condolences go out to all the family and friends of Sgt. Abeyta. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this most difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Sgt. Abeyta that we are able to live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 17 Mar 2009 9:02 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Christopher P. Abeyta, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christopher, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. 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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Lawman747
Posts: 224
Streamwood
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| 18 Mar 2009 1:32 AM |
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Standing by for anything that is needed. Rest in Peace Hero,
Matthew Dobson
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PGR #23,323
In Memory of:
Ray Konopka Streamwood Fire Department Lost 2002
Sgt. Gary Gordon Streamwood Police Department Lost 2004
Harley G. Schatz Streamwood Emergency Service and Disaster Agency Lost 2005
Ryan Cummings KIA June 2006
Maun F. Hardy
Greg Bowman (A Brother in Arms PGR)
Jon Dreymann (A Brother in Arms PGR and WWR)
and Every single Hero that protects our way of life.
Thank you. |
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wheatfield
Posts: 1180
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 18 Mar 2009 2:06 AM |
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| My heartfelt regret and sympathy to all the loved ones of U.S. Army Sergeant Christopher P. Abeyta. A great many people across our land sorrow for the terrible loss that has come into your lives. I pray to Our Heavenly Father that goodness and mercy will encompass all whose hearts have been wounded. May there be a great outpouring of human kindness and compassion to help you through all the coming days. |
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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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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 18 Mar 2009 5:49 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SGT. Christopher P. Abeyta, 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 1155
Warren, Ohio
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| 18 Mar 2009 6:13 AM |
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My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Christopher Abeyta. May God Comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You Sgt. Abeyta, for your service and sacrifice to Our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1624
Ga. PGR
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| 18 Mar 2009 6:20 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Christopher. Thank you Sgt. Abeyta for your willingness to serve and ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation in the Army. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 18 Mar 2009 8:41 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Sgt. Christopher Abeyta.
My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 18 Mar 2009 12:29 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta and my sincere appreciation of his military service to our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he 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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