Zippy 
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Services for SSgt. Eric Ross will be held 11am, Wednesday-February 21, 2007 at the Orono High School
The Orono High School is located at 14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, Maine There will be no visiting hours Burial will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Augusta immediately following the Service.
The Patriot Guard is invited
Staging will be at the High School - 10am. Bring all the flags you can find, we will place any excess flags in the snow, lining the Walkways/Driveways
Directions to the High School: From I-95 take Kelly Rd. exit-191 towards Orono, Kelly Road ends at RT 2, take a left High School is on the left about 3/4 mile from Kelly RD
Mike Edgecomb (Swaybar)
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Updated 12 FEB 07 2003 MST by Zippy
I have spoken with SC Mike Vaughan this evening. I will be Ride Captain for this mission. Eric's father is a co-worker of mine and he has asked PGR to attend and participate in the services.
No details yet, all we know at this point is that the service will be In Bangor Maine,. I will confirm date and time as soon as it is available
Thanks
Mike Edgecomb (Swaybar)
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No. 164-07
February 12, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 9 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosion during breaching operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw, 31, of Little Rock, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Eric Ross, 26, of Kenduskeag, Maine.
Spc. Leeroy A. Camacho, 28, of Saipan, Mariana Islands.
For further information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993. | |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:22 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSgt. Eric Ross. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
Standing by in Grayslake, IL…
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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Swaybar
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Spruce Head, ME
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| 12 Feb 2007 4:28 PM |
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My Condolences to the Family and Friends of Staff Sgt. Eric Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your brothers in Arms.
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State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 12 Feb 2007 5:19 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of SSgt. Eric Ross during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . 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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Jet
Posts: 55
Sherman Maine 04776
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| 12 Feb 2007 6:10 PM |
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Our prayers are with the Family and Freinds of SSGT. Eric Ross may you rest in peace brave soilder Thank you for your service to our country. God Bless
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 12 Feb 2007 6:40 PM |
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God Bless SSgt Eric Ross, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I pray the lord takes you in his arms and holds you. May you rest in peace great soldier. Thank you for your service and sacrafice. I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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1Shakey1
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RC / SW, New Hampshire
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| 12 Feb 2007 6:51 PM |
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| To the family and friends of SSGT. Eric Ross, I'd like to offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Rest assured, Eric is a,"TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and he, "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN" ! Don B., USA-Ret. |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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Zippy
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
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| 12 Feb 2007 7:25 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Ross. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 12 Feb 2007 7:26 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Eric Ross. SSG. Ross, I am forever grateful for your service to 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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frebrd
Posts: 432
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 12 Feb 2007 7:35 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Ross. Your sacrifice for our
freedom will never be forgotten.
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edblake52
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Fremont, NH
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| 12 Feb 2007 8:25 PM |
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| My most heart felt condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Ross. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. SSgt Eric Ross, you will not be forgotten. |
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 Feb 2007 9:46 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Eric Ross. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Eric.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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Zippy
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
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| 12 Feb 2007 10:16 PM |
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| This mission is now confirmed |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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Jharley48
Posts: 149
Franklin, Ma
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| 13 Feb 2007 1:31 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Ross. May he rest in peace. Standing by in Northern Maine to Honor this Great American Hero.
Joe
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sargie
Posts: 73
Northfield, Maine
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| 13 Feb 2007 3:44 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. Thank you for your belief in freedom. |
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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 13 Feb 2007 3:44 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, SSgt. Eric Ross. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 13 Feb 2007 4:44 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Eric Ross. I thank you fro your service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice for this great country. You may be gone, but, you will not be forgotten.
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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
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
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| 13 Feb 2007 5:05 AM |
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SSG Ross,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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ATWSW
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Portland, ME
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| 13 Feb 2007 5:11 AM |
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Dear SSGT Ross,
You are a true American Hero and we humbly thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you as he welcomes you home.
Dear Ross family and friends,
We can not begin to imagine the depth of your pain. May God bless you & give you strength at this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories of Eric bring you comfort in the days to come.
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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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Cruizer
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Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 13 Feb 2007 6:17 AM |
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| Lynn and I send our heartfelt condolences to SSG Ross' family, friends and comrades. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel that yet another brave American was called to take his place amongst the heroes and that Band-of-Brothers who have gone before. You are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Blackpony
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Friendship,Maine
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| 13 Feb 2007 6:24 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt.Eric Ross;
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and thanks for the sacrifice that Eric and all of you have made to this nation.May your loss be tempered by the knowledge that SSgt.Ross gave his life for the greastest of all causes,FREEDOM,and in the knowledge HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!
May the Lord watch over and comfort you and grant you peace during this most difficult time.
Standing by to honor this true American Patriot.
"Captain,my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.God has fixed the time of my death.I do not concern myself about that,but to be always ready,no matter when it may overtake me.That is the way all men should live,and then all would be equally brave".
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Maine Ride Captain
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mburton
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Orono, ME
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| 13 Feb 2007 6:50 AM |
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ETribe
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:10 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Eric Ross, May God bless you and guide you through this time of great difficulty. Eric, Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace
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sheatim
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Middlesex/ Essex County RC Stoneham, MA
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:23 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Eric Ross. Thank you for your service, rest in peace, and God bless you and your family.
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We can't all be Washingtons, but we can all be patriots. ~Charles F. Browne
This great Country was not founded on what the citizens cannot do, but what we can do.
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fred1ross
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Sun City, AZ
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| 13 Feb 2007 8:45 AM |
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From the Texas Ross's to the Maine Ross's - Rest in Peace young Warrior -
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Ross - Fair winds and following seas forever Eric
Freddie C. Ross USN (58-87)
Big Spring, San Angelo, Alvord, Chico, Bay City, Witchita Falls, Port Lavaca - Texas
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