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Sandy9999 
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Westminster, MD
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| 03 Jun 2009 3:01 PM |
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updated on 17 AUG 09 at 17:04 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
Escort Plan below applies only to the leg from Dover to the Kent Island hand-off point.
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There is a plan in place to cover the escort from hand-off point to the funeral Home -
BUT THAT PORTION OF THE ESCORT IS LIMITED TO THOSE RIDERS ALREADY
CONTACTED FOR THAT LEG.
DUE TO LACK OF LEO, AND THE NEED FOR SAFETY OF THE RIDERS,
WE ARE LIMITING THE ESCORT NUMBER OF BIKES, AND ALL RIDERS
HAVE ALREADY BEEN SELECTED. NO SLOTS OPEN!!!
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE KENT ISLAND TRANSFER POINT EXPECTING
TO BE PART OF THE ESCORT FROM THERE TO THE FH.
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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 #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Updated 17 AUG 09 1050CST by Ladynighthawk
SHORT NOTICE UPDATE:
The family of PFC Matthew W. Wilson, 19, Miller ,MO has requested that the PGR assist in the escort of PFC Wilson from Dover AFB to Murphy Funeral Home, Arlington, VA on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009.
Rally point for this mission will be the Home Depot, Rt. 13, Dover DE at 0615 hrs (6:15am).
KU at 0640 hrs (6:40am).
Final staging at the Main Gate, Dover AFB at 0700 hrs. (7:00am).
We will meet up with the hearse and LEO upon their departure from the base at @ 0800 hrs. (8:00am).
We will escort PFC Wilson to exit 39B, Kent Island, MD via Rt. 301 and rendevouz with MD PGR at the Wendy's at this exit for a handoff for their subsequent escort of PFC Wilson to Arlington, VA. Food and gas is available at this rally point.
Ride Captain for the Delaware to Kent Island portion of this mission is John Davis - Central DE RC
Questions contact: Clayton Gebhart - Northern DE RC 302-312-1642
Weather for Tues., Aug 18 is as follows so having water with you is highly recommended: High of 91 degrees, mostly sunny, winds 5 to 10 mph.
Respectfully submitted,
Clayton Gebhart
No. DE RC
302-312-1642
****************************************************************************************************************************Updated 16 Aug 09 1036 edt S Sturgis Updated 15 Aug 09 1818 edt S Sturgis PGR Mission Plan - in Two Parts ======================== PGR will be mounting an Honor Flag Line at the visitation on 18 August 2009, and will be providing a mounted escort of the Hero from the FH to ANC, and rendering honors - standing tall, silent and proud - at graveside on 19 August, 2009.
18 AUG Plan - Visitation (1800-2000 hrs)
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Stage: 1715 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Brief: 1725 hrs
Honors: 1730 hrs Flag Line at Funeral Home
Ride Captain: Jim Furr 540-454-0629 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Large hand-held flags desired for Honor Flag Line.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission segment.
19 AUG 09 Plan - Escort, Burial (0900 hrs)
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Stage: 0730 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Brief: 0740 hrs
Honors: 0745 hrs At funeral home, prior to escort
Escort: 0750 hrs FH to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 0900 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Randy "Viper" Sanders 703-217-7182 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for the Escort (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for graveside services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission segment.
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:
http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Speical-Considerations
and http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Info-Maps-Etc
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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 #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
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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THIS IS A CONFIRMED ANC MISSION
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PFC Matthew W. Wilson, 19, of Miller, MO is to be laid to his final rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 19 August, 2009, with full military honors following services at the Old Post Chapel on Ft Myer at approximately 0900 hours, with graveside services immediately following. Services will be preceded by a visitation on 18 August, 2009 at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va 22203, from 1800 to 2000 hours.
PGR has been invited by the family to be in attendance, and we will be there - standing tall, silent and proud for this American Hero, his family, friends and comrades in arms. We will be mounting Honor Flag Lines at the visitation on 18 August and at the Old Chapel services on 19 August, and will stand in honor at graveside.
((PGR mission planning is underway, with the plan to be published here once finalized.))
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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 #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
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 Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 1 in Nerkh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Fort Drum, N.Y.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Hall, 28, of Huntsville, Ala.
Pfc. Matthew D. Ogden, 33, of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Pfc. Matthew W. Wilson, 19, of Miller, Mo.
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TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
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hbiker 
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| 03 Jun 2009 3:21 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences go out to all the family of Pfc. Wilson. May the Lord give you peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Pfc. Wilson that we continue to live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 Jun 2009 4:02 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
PFC Matthew W. Wilson. 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, Matthew.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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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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areallyniceguy
Posts: 827
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| 03 Jun 2009 4:11 PM |
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My family and i send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson, You are and will forever be remembered as a True American Hero, May your family find peace and comfort in our Lord at this difficult time.
RJ
S.W.MO
Ride Capt.
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stretchnit
Posts: 1090
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 03 Jun 2009 4:51 PM |
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Lord please be with this family in their dark hours ahead. Please give Matthew a warm place by your throne. Thank you Matthew for putting yourself in harms way. Pfc. Matthew Wilson will never be forgotten by those of us who enjoy our FREEDOM. Rest in Peace, Matthew. We send our condolences and prayers. God Bless.
Standing by in S.E. Kansas.
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Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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Trish Glore
Posts: 5
Alamogordo, NM
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| 03 Jun 2009 4:58 PM |
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| My nephew Matthew left behind a wife and seven month old baby. He will miss his first Father's Day but will forever be a hero to his son Gunnar. Please keep his wife Ashlynn and Gunnar in your prayers. God Bless the other heroes, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Hall, 28, of Huntsville, Ala. and Pfc. Matthew D. Ogden, 33, of Corpus Christi, Texas, who lost their lives that day and the two wounded soldiers involved in the incident. Our sympathies to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) who were his friends and fellow soldiers. Please keep his brother-in-law Thomas, who was in the humvee behind him in your thoughts and prayers too. God Bless them all and keep them in the palm of his hands. |
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mrron
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| 03 Jun 2009 5:01 PM |
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Our prayers go to the family of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. May God give you comfort during your grief. Very sorry for your loss. Standing by in Liberal, MO
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1armymom
Posts: 983
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 03 Jun 2009 5:28 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC Matthew W. Wilson,
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.
PFC Wilson,
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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milktoast
Posts: 3622
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 03 Jun 2009 5:46 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Matthew Wilson. 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
Totally directionally challenged
"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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Bravo33
Posts: 45
Raymondville Mo
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| 03 Jun 2009 6:06 PM |
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| We want to thank PFC Matthew W. Wilson for his service to our country an us. Our condolences an prayers got to the family an friends. God Bless! |
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Vietnam 69-70
4th Inf. Div.
Steadfast an Loyal
VETERAN'S DAY IS EVERYDAY. A VETERAN LIVES AS LONG AS HE OR SHE IS REMEMBERED.
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stretchnit
Posts: 1090
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 03 Jun 2009 6:30 PM |
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This was posted on the forums by themerchguy, from Greenfield, Mo. You may have to copy and paste. Thanks.
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/46844267.html
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Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9900
Lacey, WA
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| 03 Jun 2009 6:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson, U.S. Army / OEF. PFC Wilson, 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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ivetret
Posts: 2419
Shermer, IL
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| 03 Jun 2009 7:18 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Private First Class Matthew W. Wilson. 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?”
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car_doc
Posts: 275
NE MO Sr. Ride Captain
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| 03 Jun 2009 7:24 PM |
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From the Bastian Home;
Our prayers and heartfelt sorrow is for the loss of another True American Hero.
Please know that Matthew's service to this great nation will not be forgotten.
We will be standing in spirit with our fellow countrymen to Honor PFC Matthew W. Wilson.
Another Warrior coming home.
God Speed Matt Wilson.
Vern and Hollie Bastian
NE Mo R/C Team.
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I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American!
Daniel Webster - July 1850
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mailman
Posts: 21723
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jun 2009 7:36 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Mathew W. Wilson. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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Tet Vet
Posts: 209
Mountain Grove, Missouri
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| 03 Jun 2009 7:54 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was defending the freedom of our great nation and his ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God comfort you during these times of grieving. I thank you, for his willingness to serve our Nation. He is a True American Hero. |
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1stCavMP
Posts: 594
Warren, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2009 7:55 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Matthew W. Wilson. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You PFC. Wilson, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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DrSamurai
Posts: 132
FLW Senior Ride Captain Plato, MO
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| 03 Jun 2009 8:28 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. As a veteran, I am forever grateful for your duty to our country, defending our freedom and protecting our way of life. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten nor in vain. Farewell my brother in arms and TRUE AMERICAN HERO. Your watch is done and May you Forever Rest in Peace. |
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Nightowl
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| 03 Jun 2009 9:39 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Matthew W. Wilson's service to this great nation. He is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and will NOT BE FORGOTTEN. His mission is complete. Thank you, SIR, for my FREEDOM. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome him home to rest.
"Nightowl"
Jerry Casey
Diamond, MO
Riding in Memory of My Son:
Tyler Casey
Seneca Area Volunteer Firefighter/Stormspotter
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TriCycle
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Springfield MO
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| 03 Jun 2009 10:04 PM |
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| I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Matthew W. Wilson. May God peace be with you as you go through this difficult time. Matthew is a Hero and is surrounded by all of our beloved Heros and God's army of Angels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten. |
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Barndog
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| 03 Jun 2009 10:40 PM |
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May God bless you PFC Matthew W Wilson. Thankyou for your sacrifice so that we may remain free in this wonderful country of ours. Peace be with you as God will welcome you into heaven as a true American Hero. Condolences to the family and friends of this soldier.
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
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| 04 Jun 2009 1:22 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN PFC. MATTHEW W. WILSON (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MATTHEW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 04 Jun 2009 3:21 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Private First Class Matthew W. Wilson. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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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
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themerchguy
Posts: 34
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| 04 Jun 2009 3:31 AM |
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| my condolences to the family and friends of PFC MATTHEW WILSON. i truly thank you for protecting my freedoms.
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| 04 Jun 2009 3:42 AM |
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May our Heavenly Father comfort the family and friends of this brave American Hero. Standing by...
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