Three Peanuts 
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Columbus, GA
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Updated 23 JAN 11 @ 2152est by Sandy9999
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders:
We have been invited by the Family of PFC Neil I. Turner to assist them with the Interment of their son Neil. This will be a I phase Mission.
Neil I Turner, had graduated from Lincoln High School just last year and joined the U.S.Army soon after. Neil leaves behind his Mother,Father, and two younger brothers. Neil also has many friends in the Tacoma area that will miss him, classmates,teachers that supported his decision to enter the service of his Country.
PFC Turner was a member of the 1st Battalion,41st infantry Regiment, 3rd brigade combat team 1st Armored Division, in Fort Bliss Texas.
Neil died of injuries sustained from a non-combat incident in Logar Province, Afghanistan, on 11JAN2012.
Please join us as we ride and stand for this American Hero. On behalf of the Family, who has made such a sacrifice for our freedom, and who continues to stand for those who have stood for us.
Check the weather this time of year and dress accordingly, safety is our first concern.
**Phase I MISSION DATE**
Thursday, 26JAN2012
**MISSION STAGING RHG**
Liberty Gate, Main Gate Fort Lewis
Exit 120 from North or South I-5
**MISSION SCHEDULE**
1130 hrs RC arrives
1145 hrs RHG arrives
1200 hrs Sign in fill and drain
1215 hrs Mission Brief
1230-1300 hrs Hero arrives and KSU
for service location
1315 hrs arrive at service location
There will be a debrief after.
Tom "gunny" Shirey West Central District Captain/WAPGR HOYH Director
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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.
Pfc. Neil I. Turner, 21, of Tacoma, Wash., died Jan. 11, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
For more information media may contact the First Armored Division public affairs at 915-744-8406/915-203-3769 or at dennis.r.swanson4.mil@mail.mil . | |
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OFallon, MO
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| 13 Jan 2012 8:25 AM |
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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 Private First Class Neil I. Turner. 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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sdoise
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Duson, La.
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| 13 Jan 2012 8:52 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by PFC Neil I. Turner 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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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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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 13 Jan 2012 8:54 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Neil.....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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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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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 13 Jan 2012 9:05 AM |
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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].
My Motto: "RIDE HARD OR STAY ON THE PORCH!" |
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Twowheeler
Posts: 1413
Largo, FL
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| 13 Jan 2012 10:21 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil Turner. Thank you, PFC Turner, for your brave service to our nation.
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Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 3
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ivetret
Posts: 3757
Shermer, IL
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| 13 Jan 2012 10:28 AM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how truely sorry that I am for your loss.
PFC Neil I. Turner 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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Rose
A hero ~ PFC Neil I. Turner
Fallen Lincoln High grad was 'that guy you could count on'
When you go home, Tell them of us, and say For your tomorrow, We gave our today.” __ Unknown
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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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NickinIL
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| 13 Jan 2012 10:48 AM |
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| To the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am truly grateful for PFC Turner's service to our country. |
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GrampyBob
Posts: 5682
St.Peters,Mo. Ride Captain
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| 13 Jan 2012 11:59 AM |
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| My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this Fallen Warrior. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace. Your Mission is now complete. |
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UAASA Vet. Retired LEO "The Officer that may give you a ticket in the morning, is the same Officer that may give their life for you that night"
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 13 Jan 2012 1:45 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pfc. Neil I. Turner, U.S. Army / OEF. Pfc. Turner, 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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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 13 Jan 2012 3:19 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Threepo1
Posts: 2779
Dayton
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| 13 Jan 2012 3:53 PM |
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I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of Pfc. Neil Turner at this most difficult time. Please know we will Never forget your beloved Neil and all he has given to our very grateful nation. God Bless Neil and his entire family.
Pfc. Turner: I THANK YOU SIR for your dedicated service to our country. Your willingness to protect and defend our fellow Americans will NEVER be forgotten Neil. You Sir are and will forever be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. May You Rest in Eternal Peace Neil.
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 13 Jan 2012 5:15 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC Neil Turner. 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. PFC Turner 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 13739
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 13 Jan 2012 6:18 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Neil is a True American Hero and will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero is Coming Home.
Stand down, PFC Neil I. Turner, your mission is now complete…may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
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...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37E/35
Sgt James H. Alley - 601st Photo Flight - Da Nang, South Vietnam - 06 APR 1972 - 02W/130
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
John "GibbyUSMC" Gibson
Dave "winger3615" Cullin
Mae Lyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford
Richard "XLinAL" Martin
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Meet
Posts: 477
NW Iowa
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| 13 Jan 2012 6:20 PM |
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| My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner. May God's peace and comfort be with you during this time of loss and sorrow. We thank God for Neil's life and his service to our great nation. Your battle is won, rest in peace Neil. |
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dzeisz
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Leesburg Fl. Ride Captain (Donnie-Do)
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| 13 Jan 2012 6:28 PM |
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| I'd like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner. May the lord bless you. Rest in peace. And thank you for your service. |
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Widow of Soc Trang Tiger
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Woodstock, Vermont
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| 13 Jan 2012 6:30 PM |
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In memory of my husband:
Alan Howardell SP4 E4
US Army Vietnam Veteran 1963 - 1965
80th Transportation Detachment
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 13 Jan 2012 8:03 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Neil I Turner. 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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inabnitt
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West Linn, Oregon
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| 13 Jan 2012 9:20 PM |
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| Stand Down PFC Turner. Your tour of duty is complete, your post secured. You've served your fellow soldiers, your unit, The US Army and your country with Honor, Pride and Integrity. May God reserve a place in the Heavens for you. May your family find peace and comfort, knowing you are watching over them. |
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Ray Inabnitt
"Sarge"
US Army, Retired
If I don't stand for them - who is going to stand for mine?
Riding for those Past, Present and Future Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have the "BRASS" to carry on with the mission. |
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 14 Jan 2012 6:56 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, PFC Neil I. Turner, 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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1stCavMP
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Warren, Ohio
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| 14 Jan 2012 9:48 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Neil I. Turner. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You PFC Turner, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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SClaus
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Snellville, Georgia
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| 14 Jan 2012 11:22 AM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Neil, 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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 15 Jan 2012 8:19 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 Neil I. Turner. We thank 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.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain (www.pgrpa.org)
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 114, Vandergrift, 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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speedyo
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Canton, Georgia 30115
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| 16 Jan 2012 9:28 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Neil I. Turner. Thank you for your service to our country and may God Bless you and your family in their time of need. Rest in peace your duty here on earth is done. |
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Lamar Speedyo Owen
Vietnam 1967-1968
U.S. Army
Standing for those that stood for us.
Went to Nam as strangers and came home brothers. |
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HondaMow
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Swisher, IA
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| 16 Jan 2012 4:14 PM |
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THANK YOU, PFC Neil I. Turner!! Your service and sacrifices are helping to maintain our liberties and our freedoms!!
To the Family and Friends of Neil I. Turner: 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.
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