wyldhog 
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1211-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating, 27, of Shapleigh, Maine, died Nov. 26 in Kamdesh,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his vehicle turned over. Keating was
assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance,
Target Acquisition), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.Y.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release the media can contact the Fort
Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-5461.
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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DFG
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Somersworth, NH
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| 29 Nov 2006 3:18 PM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of 1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating
O Lord, into your hands, we humbly entrust our brother.
In this life you embraced him with your tender love;
deliver him now from every evil and bid him enter eternal rest.
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Somersworth, NH
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USAFX2 MOM
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Oxford County HOTH Norway, Maine
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| 29 Nov 2006 3:19 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Ben Keating during this difficult time. He took the oath to protect our country and our freedom. He is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. Standing by in Norway Maine to honor this American Soldier.
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NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
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| 29 Nov 2006 3:37 PM |
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My condolences to the Keating family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Benjamin "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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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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Hercman
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Marietta, GA
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| 29 Nov 2006 3:48 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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mailman
Posts: 22214
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Nov 2006 4:02 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating. Sir, Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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dlinjerdal
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| 29 Nov 2006 4:25 PM |
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| My God Bless the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Benjamin Keating in their time of sorrow,we will never forget your loved one he is our hero,sleep well Lt. Keating you are with God now. |
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oldscol
Posts: 65
RIDE CAPTAIN HOTH:TOGUS-VAMC ALR Charter Member Rockland Post #1
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| 29 Nov 2006 4:28 PM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt.Benjamin Keating.
He is with God now,rest easy young hero.Oldscol |
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If you want to get to heaven,you have to raise a little hell...
Proud father of Army Sgt.with 44th combat engineers, 2nd I.D. deployed in Iraq 2004,2006
Proud uncle of nephew who is anArmy M.P. deployed to the sand box.2007-2008
Doing what I do in Memory of SSgt Keith Maupin Army.CAPTURED IRAQ 2004 / Baghdad Region STATUS: POW/ KIA |
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 785
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 29 Nov 2006 4:48 PM |
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May God be with the family and friend of 1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating during this time. May you find peace in the memories of Ben and know he will always be know as a hero to our Nation.
1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating thank you for your service in protecting our nation, may you Rest in Peace our hero. |
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Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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SOMDHOG
Posts: 244
Southern Maryland US Army 1965-71
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| 29 Nov 2006 5:41 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st LT Keating. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
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edblake52
Posts: 114
Fremont, NH
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| 30 Nov 2006 12:02 AM |
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| My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Keating. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Standing by in NH.
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Ed Blake "Gimpy"
Freemont, NH
"Flags in hand we're called to attention
Shoulder to shoulder in quiet respect.
We represent a "Grateful Nation"
Here to Honor America’s Best."
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eagleman
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| 30 Nov 2006 12:31 AM |
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My condolences to the friends and family of 1st Lt. Keating.
LT. Keating your war is over, rest in peace , you will not be forgotten. |
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wheatfield
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Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 30 Nov 2006 1:18 AM |
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| My regrets, and prayers, for the family of 1LT Keating at this time of terrible loss. I pray that Our Heavenly Father will abide with them for all the days to come, bring them peace and release from their sorrow. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 30 Nov 2006 3:54 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Keating . We appreciate his courage , service and sacrifice for our Nation . God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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ATWSW
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Portland, ME
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| 30 Nov 2006 5:39 AM |
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Dear Benjamin Keating,
We can only echo the words of others here and tell you that you are not forgotten, and we humbly thank you for your service to our country. You became a hero in our eyes when you enlisted in the military to serve our country. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Dear Grieving Keating family and friends,
We can not begin to imagine the depth of your pain. Be patient, true healing takes time. May God bless you & give you strength at this difficult time. May your many memories of Benjamin bring you comfort in the days to come.
We humbly thank you and will keep you in our prayers,
Proud parents of a son, serving in Iraq
America, the land of the free, because of the brave.
Asa & Wendy
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America, the home of the free, because of the brave.
God Bless our troops and their loved ones. |
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 785
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 30 Nov 2006 7:37 AM |
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| Currently we are at a Stand down point, I will let RC Sam Gerry bring everyone up to date. |
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Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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Blackpony
Posts: 368
Friendship,Maine
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| 30 Nov 2006 9:14 AM |
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To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating;
I would like to add my heartfelt condolences for your loss.I can only hope it lightens your burden to know that Benjamin will never be forgotten by those that appreciate that for which he paid the ultimate sacrifice,Freedom!
To 1st. Lt. Keating:
Your mission is accomplished.May you rest easy at the right hand of God knowing that others are ready to assume the watch.
Standing by to honor one of Americas finest.
Ken Barrett
U.S.N. Vietnam 70/71
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U.S.N.69/72
Maine Ride Captain
Maine HOTH Coordinator
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mum2shadow
Posts: 276
Sumner, Maine
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| 30 Nov 2006 9:56 AM |
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Lt Keating,
Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in Peace
To the Keating Family,
May our Lord take you under His wing and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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Jharley48
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Franklin, Ma
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| 30 Nov 2006 10:06 AM |
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My deepest condolences to 1st Lt Keating and family. May you rest in peace. Standing by in Northern Maine
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flhtci_jim
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Poway, CA
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| 30 Nov 2006 7:11 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt Keating. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Benjamin and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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USAF 1975 - 1981
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 01 Dec 2006 2:36 PM |
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To the family of 1st Lt. Keating
What words could possibly help during a time like this…
When we know not what we should pray for as we ought, the Spirit maketh intercessions for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
So let not your heart be troubled, for your loved one has gone to the place which Jesus has prepared. Stand down soldier, your mission here is complete.
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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swinglabels
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Concord, MA
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| 02 Dec 2006 2:34 PM |
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| Godspeed 1st Lt. Benjamin Keating. United We Stand . . . |
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capemar52
Posts: 124
Dover, NH / Cape Cod
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| 03 Dec 2006 5:28 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt Keating. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Standing by to honor and protect...respect. Semper Fi
IRISH
Dover NH/ CapeCod
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nhparrot
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Hampstead, NH
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| 03 Dec 2006 10:12 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of 1st Lt. Benjamin Keating. Benjamin, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Dec 2006 4:52 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in peace. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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