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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 08 Nov 2009 3:41 PM |
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updated 16 NOV 09 0907 hrs pdt towman95_
PVT Francheska Velez, 21, Chicago IL, 16,18,19 NOV 09
Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009
Location: Montclaire-Lucania FH
6901 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago,IL.
Visitation 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Please come when you can and stay as long as you can.
Stage:12:00 pm
Mission Brief: 12:30 pm
Flag Line: 12:45 pm
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Staging: 9am
At Funeral Home
6901 W Belmont
Mission Brief: 9:30 am
Flag Line: 9:45am
Flag line from 9:45am until the start of service at 11am. Stand down for 1 hr. Funeral procession to cemetery approx. 12 noon.
This will be a graveside service
RC:
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ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIER -- FORT HOOD TRAGEDY
PFC. FRANCESCA VELEZ
16 NOV 09
CHICAGO, IL
The family of PFC. Francesca Velez has invited the Patriot Guard to participate in her final journey . PFC Velez lost her life as a result of the tragedy at Ft. Hood, along with 12 others . PFC Velez was expecting her first child when her life was taken making this a double tragedy for the Velez family. Information for this mission is still being gathered but her arrival date and time has been confirmed. Please join us for any or all aspects of this mission as we pay tribute to this soldier and the baby she carried.
ARRIVAL DATE:
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
National Guard Armory Midway Airport
5400 W. 63rd
Chicago, Il 60638
Staging:
8:45 am
Mission Brief:
9:00 am
RC's:
The following is the list of the fallen which was announced by representatives from the Army at Ft. Hood, Texas on Saturday, 07 Nov 2009. The Patriot Guard Riders wishes to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of these fallen heroes.
LTC Juanita Warman, 55, Havre de Grace, MD
MAJ Libardo Caraveo, 52, Woodbridge, VA
CPT John P. Gaffaney, 54, San Diego, CA
CPT Russell Seager, 41, Racine, WI
SSG Justin Decrow, 32, Plymouth, IN
SGT Amy Krueger, 29, Kiel, WI
SPC Jason Hunt, 22, Tillman, OK
SPC Frederick Greene, 29, Mountain City, TN
PFC Aaron Nemelka, 19, West Jordan, UT
PFC Michael Pearson, 22, Bolingbrook, IL
PFC Kham Xiong, 23, St. Paul, MN
PVT Francheska Velez, 21, Chicago, IL
CWO (Ret) Michael G. Cahill, USNG Veteran, Cameron, TX
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Brad-S
Posts: 78
Denham Springs, LA
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| 08 Nov 2009 4:14 PM |
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I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the friends and family of PVT Francheska Velez.
May she rest in peace. |
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hbiker
Posts: 1305
huntington beach
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| 08 Nov 2009 4:33 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Pvt. Velez. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Pvt. Velez 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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monmixr
Posts: 1900
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 08 Nov 2009 5:14 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez. 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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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
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.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10083
Lacey, WA
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| 08 Nov 2009 6:35 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pvt. Francheska Velez, U.S. Army / Active Duty. Pvt. Velez, 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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NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
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| 08 Nov 2009 7:16 PM |
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I would like to express my condolences to the friends and family of this Hero.
Thank you for your service and dedication to our country.
May You Rest in Peace |
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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kbell
Posts: 2932
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 08 Nov 2009 7:21 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez. 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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mailman
Posts: 22112
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Nov 2009 7:53 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez. 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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Easy.
Posts: 4079
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Nov 2009 8:08 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez, 21, Chicago, IL,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
Barry (Easy) Bertolini |
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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1stCavMP
Posts: 626
Warren, Ohio
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| 08 Nov 2009 9:10 PM |
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Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Francheska Velez. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Pvt. Velez, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6930
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 08 Nov 2009 11:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PVT Francheska Velez, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PVT Francheska Velez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PVT Francheska Velez, 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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"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 Calvary 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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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 09 Nov 2009 3:27 AM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, PVT Velez, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, daughter, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL Timmer
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T-Bone
Posts: 2779
Georgia
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| 09 Nov 2009 3:28 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez, United States Army, American Hero, Ft. Hood Texas.......Thank you Pvt. Velez, for your Service to our Country and for Proudly wearing the Uniform of an American Soldier.....may God comfort the hearts of your family and friends during this time of sorrow and grief....Stand Down Soldier, Your Mission Here is Completed. |
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
Ga PGR,... Part of It, Proud of It! |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 09 Nov 2009 4:43 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, PVT. Francheska Velez, 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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tbone
Posts: 90
spencer, iowa
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| 09 Nov 2009 6:02 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. 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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Proud PGR member #9130, ALR member Post 241
& American Legion Post 1
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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aoop
Posts: 3276
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Nov 2009 6:20 AM |
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James M. Richards
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 Iraq?" 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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vander177
Posts: 4516
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 Nov 2009 6:31 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Private Francheska Velez. We thank for your military service, sacrifices and the aultimate 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.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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markjohnson
Posts: 47
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| 09 Nov 2009 7:57 AM |
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Dear family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Francheska laughing so hard that she cried. Take time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Above all, take time to celebrate the life of an American Hero. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
With respect and honor,
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Mark "SkidMark" Johnson
"You don't get to choose whether or not you stand behind your troops, for they have already chosen to stand in FRONT of you"
PGR Rider - '03 HD Road King Police
Desert Storm Veteran '88~'94 U.S.N.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 09 Nov 2009 8:18 AM |
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We mourn with the families, fellow soldiers, Ft. Hood, Killeen, TX, and all of America for this terrible tragedy. It is unthinkable that we could lose so many here at home like this. And yet, the circumstances do not diminish the fact that these brave soldiers lost their lives because they were wearing the uniform of the United States Army, and were in a place where they were preparing to deploy or returning from deployment. We are so grateful to all our soldiers who have volunteered to protect the United States of America, and to help establish freedom around the world for those who cannot defend themselves. Their efforts are appreciated.
We will remember your soldier with honor and respect. And we will keep your families and communities in our prayers.
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BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1541
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 09 Nov 2009 9:20 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
PVT Velez, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace... |
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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 09 Nov 2009 1:35 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by Pvt. Francheska Velez 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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charlesd
Posts: 342
Plattsmouth, NE
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| 09 Nov 2009 1:48 PM |
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Our hearts are bleeding, our souls are pierced. May the families of Francheska & all of those suffering today from this horrific event find some peace. They will all be missed. They will all be missed.
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USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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milktoast
Posts: 3685
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 09 Nov 2009 6:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of PVT Francheska Velez. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for this hero's service and sacrifice. PVT Velez 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5273
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 09 Nov 2009 8:38 PM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PVT. FRANCHESKA VELEZ (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE FRANCHESKA. 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
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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HD3
Posts: 160
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To the family of PVT Francheska Velez , please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you PVT Francheska Velez being a true hero. Thank you for standing for all of us in America. God be with you now as you stand down and rest in His arms.
Harold and Pearl Diller
HD3 and HD3's
District #2 RC Ohio
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