Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
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updated 16 FEB 10 1355 hrs pdt towman95
LCpl. Michael Freeman USMC
FUNERAL HOME: THOMAS GEISEL FUNERAL HOME
333 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, Pa 17202
VIEWING
Feb 17,2010
1500hrs - 2100hrs.
Arrive by 1400 ( Family to arrive 1430)
FLAG LINE ONLY
weather 34F partly cloudy
bring water
VIEWING/FUNERAL
Feb 18,2010
Arrive by: 0900 (Family arrival)
Viewing 1000-1100hrs.
FLAG LINE ONLY
weather mid 30's
RC TBD
By Direction of ASC T Young
Steve Vassar
Sr Ride Captain
Pa PGR Reg 8
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Updated 06 Feb 10 1259 est S Sturgis
CONFIRMED HONORS MISSION LCPL MICHAEL L. FREEMAN JR.
CHAMBERSBURG PA
The state of Pennsylvania has lost another of its finest who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. LCPL Michael Freeman, 21, from Fayetteville made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan and his family has stated that they would be honored to have the Patriot Guard stand tall and silent showing honor and respect for Michael.
Michael was a 2008 graduate of Chambersburg High School and a machine gunner for the USMC. He was scheduled to end his deployment this spring and had planned on returning home to have a formal wedding ceremony for all of his family to attend this summer.
At the present time arrangements are still being made for services to honor this hero. Further mission plans will be posted as the details are finalized in the coming week. Services are tentatively set to be held in Chambersburg PA.
Funeral Home:
Thomas Geisel Funeral Home
333 Falling Springs Rd
Chambersburg Pa 17202
Ride Captain: TBD
Please direct all inquires to the below listed person pending final arrangements and RC assignment.
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., 21, of Fayetteville, Pa., died Feb. 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at 910-451-7200.
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TOU Enforcement Agent
Riding in memory of Bob Moyer, DE State Captain.
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:09 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lcpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr.. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:13 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Michael L. Freeman Jr. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Michael.....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 FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
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: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:21 PM |
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To the family of this hero, Lance Corporal Freeman Jr, I convey my sincere condolences.
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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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rgetch
Posts: 893
Bradford, Pa
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:35 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Michael L. Freeman Jr, USMC, Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you Marine for defending the freedom and liberties of this great nation we call America. I pray that you will always carry the knowledge that Michael is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Marine.
Richard
Ride Captain Region 2
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
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unionff428
Posts: 364
Dover,YorkCo. Pa.
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:54 PM |
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To the Family and Friends of LCpl Michael L Freeman Jr., Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Thank you Michael for your Service and Ultimate Sacrafice to a Grateful Nation. All of Pennsylvania mourns the loss of another of her Sons. God Speed Marine! You will Never Be Forgotten.
Steve Vassar
Wind & Fire MC
Harrisburg Firefighters
Sr Ride Captain
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Steve Vassar
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Pa Region 8
"All that is necessary for the triumph
of evil is that good men do nothing."
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 02 Feb 2010 3:58 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael L. Freeman. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You LCpl. Freeman, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Marine |
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Ripley6
Posts: 180
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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| 02 Feb 2010 4:20 PM |
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To LCpl Michael L. Freeman Jr., US Marine. Sir, you have honored your word and held your post. You have my most profound Thank You for your service in keeping our families and nation safe.
For the families and friends, a Hero has been taken from us. I offer my deepest Sympathies and most sincere Condolences. He will be remembered, he has enriched us all.
May God hold you close, granting you time to heal.
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Mid-Atlantic Region Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
President, Riff-Raff-Riders
Sgt. U.S.Army 'Ranger' 67/69 RVN
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jjmack22
Posts: 3338
Ride Captain
Newnan, GA
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| 02 Feb 2010 4:29 PM |
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Karon and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr. USMC.
Please rest assured that Michael has now reported to his new duty station and, as the last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn says, is now "Guarding The Streets of Heaven".
“If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States
Marines”.
Rest in eternal peace my Marine brother.
“Some people live their entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference to the world. Marines don’t have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan
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Semper Fi!
Mack
GA Ride Captain
9th Marines, Vietnam 65-66
678-548-1595
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 02 Feb 2010 5:07 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of LCpl. Michael Freeman. 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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milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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cranfe
Posts: 279
Marietta, Ga.
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| 02 Feb 2010 6:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr. USMC. My prayers got out to the family in this most difficult time. To LCpl. Freeman my most profound gratitude for your service and sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Marine Corps. Semper Fi brother.
Sgt. Eddie M. Cranford USMC Ret.
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"Wookie"
Posts: 2025
Olympia, WA
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| 02 Feb 2010 6:40 PM |
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Thank You LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., for defending our Freedoms!
To the Family and Friends, we can not begin to imagine your loss,
we can only tell your Family that we are here for you and will Pray
for your Comfort! Thank You!
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 02 Feb 2010 7:56 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., USMC / OEF. LCpl. Freeman, 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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jim1948
Posts: 788
grove city,pa
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| 02 Feb 2010 8:06 PM |
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| LCpl Freeman----THANK YOU for your desire to serve our country in the Corps during this War on Terror, we are greatly saddened by your loss. May you, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. Peace and Comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time and in the future. Pa has another HERO to gaurd the streets in Heaven. |
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wingone
Posts: 403
erie, pa
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| 02 Feb 2010 8:42 PM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends of LCpl. Michael Freeman in their time of need.
Thank you Sir for your service to our country and our freedom. May you rest in peace.
You shall never be forgotten. |
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 02 Feb 2010 9:08 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl Michael L Freeman Jr. 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 6637
Orange Park, FL
Ride Captain
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| 03 Feb 2010 12:55 AM |
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Thank you for your service LCpl Freeman. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
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Riding With Respect
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| 03 Feb 2010 1:45 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of LCpl. Michael L. Freeman. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
LCpl. Freeman, 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:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 03 Feb 2010 4:55 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., 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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B Bioni
Posts: 633
PA State Captain
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| 03 Feb 2010 6:26 AM |
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Pennsylvania has lost another son and hero , we will not forget you.
My condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Michael L. Freeman.
Thank you for defending this nation and our freedoms.
May your family find comfort in these difficult times |
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SClaus
Posts: 2402
Snellville, Georgia
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| 03 Feb 2010 9:29 AM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Michael, may you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the gratitude of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad & G'Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII; my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF and Grandson A.J. Hyman-Whalen, USMC, both are currently defending our freedom.
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CE1SeaBee
Posts: 249
Stewartstown, PA. PA Assistant State Captain
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| 03 Feb 2010 9:45 AM |
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On behalf of the state of Pennsylvania and all of the mebers of the PGR, I offer our most sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of this American hero. May your pain and suffering be tempered by the thought that Michael is no longer suffering and is standing with our LORD GOD and JESUS CHRIST in a better place. Michael has served and sacrificed for us, so we may have our freedoms and now he is forever watching over and protecting those he left behind.
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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, IT WAS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY THE VETERANS.
IN MEMORY OF SSGT KENNETH D KRALICK KIA 16DEC67 TAY NINH RSVN PANEL 32E 011
Tim Young
CE1 SEABEE USN 1971-1977 MCB23
Retired Baltimore County MD Police Officer
PGR 45377 07JUL06
PA ASC East
Honorary MD Ride Captain
717.993.6962
" NEVER FORGET, SERVICE, SACRIFICE, HONOR " |
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TMR
Posts: 4267
Willow Springs IL
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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, LCpl Freeman, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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mlmsan
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Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 03 Feb 2010 10:31 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., US Marine Corp, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. LCpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Marine, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
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, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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ron1ok
Posts: 877
Triadelphia WV
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Lcpl. Freeman. Thank you, Marine, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Lcpl. Freeman, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this difficult time. Michael is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !!
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WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
Riding in Memory of my heroes:
Clayton E. Jones
U.S. Army
Korean War Veteran
T. Norman Stout
U. S. Army
WW II Veteran
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