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towman95 
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| 18 Oct 2009 11:25 AM |
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updated on 22 OCT 09 at 19:21 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
UPDATE: 25, 26 OCT 09
We will escort Sgt Rudzinski from Willard Airport in Savoy to Lux's Memorial Chapel in Rantoul on Sunday October 25th
Staging will be at the Savoy WalMart parking lot
Staging: 7:30 a.m.
Briefing: 7:45 a.m.
KSU: 8:00 a.m.
Visitation will be at the Rantoul Township High School in Rantoul on Sunday 25 October from 2pm-6pm. There will be a memorial service for the public at 7:00 p.m. at the High School.
Staging: 12:30 p.m. at WalMart in Rantoul right off I-57
Briefing: 12:45 p.m.
KSU: 1:00 p.m.
Funeral for the family and close friends only will be held at St. Malachy Church in Rantoul at 11:00 am. Monday 26 Oct, 09
Staging: 9:30 a.m at WalMart in Rantoul right off I-57
Briefing: 9:45 a.m
KSU: 10:00 a.m.
RC: Chuck Lindsay ASRC 217-493-9837
RC: Ken Brumley 309-825-4810
RC: Linda Lindsay Support 217-493-4517
RC: Chris Brumley Support 815-383-1430
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updated on 22 OCT 09 at 09:44 hrs edt by patchworksmin
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
SGT Christopher M. Rudzinski, 28
KIA
Rantoul, IL
The family of Christopher Rudzinski has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in his honor. Sgt. Rudzinski, 28, of Rantoul, IL died Oct 16th near Kandahar Afghanistan of wounds suffered as enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an IED. He was assigned to the 293rd Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Ft. Stewart, GA.
ALL DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS PENDING
Please watch mission thread and emails for all updates. This could be an extremely short notice mission.
RC: Chuck Lindsay ASRC 217-493-9837
RC: Ken Brumley 309-825-4810
RC: Linda Lindsay Support 217-493-4517
RC: Chris Brumley Support 815-383-1430
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No. 810-09
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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.
Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski, 28, of Rantoul, Ill., died Oct. 16 near Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 293rd Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information the media may contact the Fort Stewart Operations Center at (912) 767-8666. | |
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FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
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monmixr
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Bartlett, Illinois
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| 18 Oct 2009 12:13 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski. 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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Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 18 Oct 2009 2:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. Sgt. Rudinski, 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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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 18 Oct 2009 2:38 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Christopher M. Rudzinski. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on….
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart….
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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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
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Shermer, IL
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| 18 Oct 2009 4:50 PM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family.
I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
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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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djmurray
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West Columbia, SC
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| 18 Oct 2009 6:46 PM |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 18 Oct 2009 6:51 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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Jim
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1stCavMP
Posts: 1155
Warren, Ohio
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| 18 Oct 2009 8:19 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Christopher M. Rudzinski. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Sgt. Rudzinski, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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swanner
Posts: 393
Lafayette, IN
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| 18 Oct 2009 10:35 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 19 Oct 2009 12:21 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SGT. CHRISTOPHER M. RUDZINSKI (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CHRISTOPHER. 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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kbell
Posts: 3863
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 19 Oct 2009 3:51 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Christopher M Rudzinski. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 19 Oct 2009 5:28 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Christopher M. Rudzinski. We thank you for your military service, sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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PGR Western PA Asst State Captain
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member
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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milktoast
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 19 Oct 2009 6:14 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SGT. Christopher Rudzinski. 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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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 19 Oct 2009 6:45 AM |
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SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country, to protect our freedoms, and to make the world a safer place. His sacrifice will be remembered forever with honor and appreciation by this American family.
To the family - I grieve with you. I offer my prayers for you as the family of a hero. I extend my condolences to the family and friends and fellow soldiers. I am so sorry for your loss.
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leupold74
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Finger Lakes, NY
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| 19 Oct 2009 8:08 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of SGT Christopher Rudzinski. May your faith give you comfort & sustain you during this most difficult time. Thank you to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country and your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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 every life you have touched. |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 19 Oct 2009 8:13 AM |
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Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 19 Oct 2009 8:39 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of SGT Christopher M. Rudzinski. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom, and paying the ultimate price that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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Lucky 7-7-7
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Rome, GA
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| 19 Oct 2009 3:40 PM |
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| Kay and I wish to send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members of SGT Christopher N. Rudzinski. May God comfort each of you in this time of sorrow and forever more. We will never forget the service and sacrifice of this AMERICAN HERO. Thank you. Your mission is complete. You may stand down, SGT Rudzinski. We pray you forever rest in peace at God’s side. |
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"We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful." President George W. Bush - 02 OCT 01
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Gregg (Lucky 7's) Carney
Rome, GA
706-512-5688
U.S. Air Force Veteran, 1974-1982
Retired L.E.O.
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Riding in Honor of:
-PFC Loyed Bedford, USA, WWII, Burma.
-Lt. George Slickman, USN, WWII, Pacific Theater
-SSgt Brent Carney, USAF, Iraq X 3 (Current).
-PO2 Cecil Carney, USN
-SSgt Adrian Carney, USAF
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Duson, La.
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| 19 Oct 2009 4:46 PM |
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| I sincerely appreciate the military service and ultimate sacrifice of Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. 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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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 Oct 2009 6:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT. Christopher M. Rudzinski, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of
Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski.
I am forever grateful for his service to our country.
Christopher’s courage, service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Stand down soldier, may you rest in peace.
Mike Conner
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Buchanan Ga. 30113
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| 19 Oct 2009 8:50 PM |
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| THANK YOU SGT. RUDZINSKI FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT NATION AND YOUR SACRIFICE FOR MY FREEDOM...YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN MY BROTHER...I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of this AMERICAN HERO....May Gods grace touch each of you during this difficult time...................GEORGIA P.G.R. PART OF IT --PROUD OF IT --DIXIE REGION -- NO BORDERS............PROUD VIETNAM VETERAN......AMERICA - HOME OF THE FREE == ONLY BECUASE OF THE BRAVE..... |
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Kickapoo, IL
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| 19 Oct 2009 11:29 PM |
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THE YOUNG DEAD SOLDIERS DO NOT SPEAK
Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night and when the clock counts.
They say, We were young. We have died. Remember us.
They say, We have done what we could but until it is finished it is not done.
They say, We have given our lives but until it is finished no one can know what our lives gave.
They say, Our deaths are not ours: they are yours: they will mean what you make them.
They say, Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say: it is you who must say this.
They say, We leave you our deaths: give them their meaning: given them an end to the war and a true peace: give them a victory that ends the war and a peace afterwards: give them their meaning.
We were young, they say. We have died. Remember us.
-Archibald MacLeish
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| 20 Oct 2009 6:17 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the Rudzinski family. May the Lord give you peace and comfort. Thank you for your service to our wonderful country. God Bless!
Marv
PGR - Ohio District 1 RC
ALR - Director NorthWest Ohio
Ohio American Legion Post 669
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| 20 Oct 2009 8:35 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski, 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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