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Sgt. Chester G. Stoda
Tomah, WI
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sgt. Chester G. Stoda, age 32, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 following a SCUBA diving accident. In February of 2008 he joined the United States Army, he became a Combat Engineer and served in Korea until 2009. He was then stationed at Fort Hood and deployed to Afghanistan with the 8th Engineering Battalion in December 2010.
His awards and decorations include the Korea Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Overseas Service Ribbons and a Combat Action Badge. He was respected among his fellow soldiers and was honored to serve his country.
Visitation
Monday, September 19, 2011
11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Torkelson Funeral Home
2224 S. Superior Ave.
Tomah, WI 54660
Funeral follows immediately
1:00 p.m.
Burial with full military honors will follow in the
Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, Wisconsin.
Please come prepared for all weather conditions.
Please bring your own flag
Vehicles which will be in the procession to burial must have their rigs checked to highway speeds; the Ride Captain has final say on whether a rig is acceptable.
Ride Captain to be determined
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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. Chester G. Stoda, 32, of Black River Falls, Wis., died Sep. 2, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at 254-287-0106 or may visit https://www.forthoodpresscenter.com . |
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| 16 Sep 2011 11:01 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Chester Stoda. Thank you, SGT Stoda, for your service to our nation.
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sig22
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New Port Richey, Fl
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FL State Captain - Retired
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| 16 Sep 2011 11:11 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Chester.....Godspeed.....
“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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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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Threepo1
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Dayton
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| 16 Sep 2011 12:08 PM |
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I extend my heartelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of Sgt. Chester Stoda at this most difficult time. Please know we will Never forget your beloved Chester and all he has given to our grateful nation. God Bless Chester and his entire family.
Sgt. Stoda: I THANK YOU SIR for your dedicated service to our grateful nation. Your willingness to protect and defend our fellow Americans will NEVER be forgotten Chester. You Sir are and will forever be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. May You Rest in Eternal Peace.
Tandi
Ohio PGR
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 16 Sep 2011 1:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Chester G. Stoda, U.S. Army / OEF. Sgt. Stoda, 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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Military Sniper
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OFallon, MO
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| 16 Sep 2011 1:49 PM |
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My wife and I wish extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army Sergeant Chester G. Stoda. We thank you for your service to a greatful nation, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. May you rest in peace for your mission is now complete. I salute you. |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 16 Sep 2011 3:49 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 Stoda, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
And God Bless your family who supported you in this effort. You will never be forgotten.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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Widow of Soc Trang Tiger
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Woodstock, Vermont
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| 16 Sep 2011 3:51 PM |
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In memory of my husband:
Alan Howardell SP4 E4
US Army Vietnam Veteran 1963 - 1965
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 16 Sep 2011 5:32 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SGT Chester Stoda. May God's love bring you comfort and strength during the very difficult days ahead.
I will always be grateful to this hero for his service and sacrifice for our country and freedom. SGT Stoda 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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cookielady55
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Colcord, Oklahoma
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| 16 Sep 2011 6:06 PM |
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| I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May your memories & God's love bring you peace & comfort at this difficult time. |
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Sep 2011 6:31 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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goofy2sox@hotmail.com
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Grand Island,Florida
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| 16 Sep 2011 7:49 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Chester G. Stoda,..A grateful Nation thanks you for his service and sacrifice ,He truly is an American Hero,..God Bless,..Rest In Peace,.. |
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Doyle Schwab
U.S.Navy Veteran 1960-1964
PGR Ride Captain
AL Rider Post 219 Fl.
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HondaMow
Posts: 821
Swisher, IA
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| 16 Sep 2011 8:01 PM |
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Thank You, SGT Chester G. Stoda!! Your service and sacrifices helped maintain our freedoms and our liberties!!
To the Family and Friends of Chester G. Stoda: Please accept my condolences for the loss you are experiencing.
Yours very sincerely and respectfully,
Henry Ruprecht
Swisher, IA
Imperfect but Forgiven
Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest
God is near.
Fading light dims the sight
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright
From afar, drawing near
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise for our days
Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky
As we go, this we know
God is near.
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
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| 16 Sep 2011 9:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Sgt Chester Stoda , USA Veteran . Thank you for your service to our country . Rest in Peace . |
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| 17 Sep 2011 2:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Chester G Stouda. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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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....
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Riding in memory of Bob Moyer, DE State Captain.
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Sierra Tango
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Plant City, FL; Hiawassee, GA
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| 17 Sep 2011 5:33 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda. Thank you for answering the call and taking a stand against global terrorism. You will not be forgotten. Rest now with God. |
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NickinIL
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| 17 Sep 2011 6:18 AM |
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| To the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am truly grateful for Mr. Stoda's service to our country. |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
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| 17 Sep 2011 11:18 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda.
We thank you for your service to our great nation. Stand down, your mission is now complete…may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military SWFL BSMA Member Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer "Apple" McIntosh - Afghanistan and her husband, MSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - CW2 Dominic Sutherland - Afghanistan
Standing the Flagline...
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MountainMan_ga
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Blairsville, GA
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| 17 Sep 2011 5:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Chester G. Stoda, USA Veteran. Thank you for your service to this Grateful Nation. Rest In Peace.
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Harley Harrold
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| 17 Sep 2011 7:25 PM |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - 2011 (Retired)
Riding in memory of the Vietnam War, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Dragon Warrior)
Here be a Dragon...from HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Free men own guns, slaves do not.
English by birth, American by choice, Southern by the grace of God.
Member of:
PGR of MS - PGR of Central Texas - VFW (Life Member) - Commander of VFW Post 79, Meridian, MS - Chairman of the VFW Riders Meridian, MS - American Legion - MRF - College Park United Methodist Church - National HOG (Life Member) - Meridian HOG Chapter (London, England) (Life Member) - I am a Full time biker [44 years].
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Turtle_142
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Colcord, Oklahoma
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| 17 Sep 2011 8:24 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda
We thank you for your service to our great nation. Stand down, your mission is now complete…may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
In memory of my Father Alva Ray Hurt, USS Essex United States Navy 1943-45
In memory of Hugh Lee Harrington Sgt. 1st Infantry Division
KIA 9 July 1968 Binh Doung, South Vietnam Panel 52W Line 6
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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BIG ROGG
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Georgia
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| 18 Sep 2011 10:35 AM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of this hero. |
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PROUDUSA
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Belmont OH
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| 18 Sep 2011 12:55 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda, may you find comfort in the Lord. Thank you for your service although you will be missed you will Never be forgotten. God Bless |
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Belmont OH
"American by Birth, Christian by the Grace of God"
In God We Still Trust!
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Howell, Michigan
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| 19 Sep 2011 5:33 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this fallen Hero, SGT Chester G. Stoda. Thank you for your service to our country. May You Rest In Peace |
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tonypate
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| 19 Sep 2011 9:03 AM |
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| I offer my sincere condolences to the friends and family of Chester G. Stoda. Sorry for your loss. I am grateful everyday for the sacrifices you made for our freedom. God Bless you! Rest in peace. |
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Tony Pate
Patriot Guard Rider
St. Amant, Louisiana
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him." - Abraham Lincoln |
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West Des Moines, Iowa
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| 19 Sep 2011 12:12 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Chester G. Stoda, USA Veteran. Thank you for your service and sacrifices in the protection of our freedom. I pray that you rest in peace. |
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Diane Heidorn
Respect for all USA Veterans past, present and future. In GOD WE TRUST, GOD BLESS AMERICA and our TROOPS.
Standing in Memory of LCpl Joshua Davis and Steve "Piper" Layton Rest in Peace |
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