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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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This is the final itinerary for the services for Pfc Cory Koster, who gave all for you and me. This mission is a GO all contacts have been made. The Kosters family is one of our Blue Star families that we work very closely with on our missions, they are part of our family. Let's help provide a fitting send off for this American Hero.
This will be posted on the PGR web site on the mission tread as we now have permission to release the itinerary.
Flag Officer Fisher will have our 200+ flags at this mission. We will set up our flag line at the church before the services. Once the services have started we will move our flags to Houston National Cemetery (HNC). Flag bikes (bikes with large flags) will remain at the church and will be in the procession from the church to HNC. A forward element of non flag bikes will be lead by PGR Ride Captain Larry Ormond to set up our flag line before the procession arrives at the hemi circle at HNC. We may need Road Guards for this group of bike if we can not get a police escort. Flag Bike Riders in the procession will join the flag line after the procession arrives at HNC.
Please join us as we Stand Tall & Silent honoring Pfc Kosters, his family and community. Bring a friend with you who has never attended a PGR mission, they will thank you afterwards.
Service Date: Monday March 19th 10:00
Staging Location:
Alden Bridge Shopping Center
7800 Research Forest Dr.,
The Woodlands, Tx. 77382
This is at the corner of Research Forest and Kuykendahl (this address does come up on map quest)
Directions:
From north or south exit on I-45 exit Research Forest Dr (Map Quest shows this as exit number 77). Research Forest Dr is just north of the Woodlands Mall and South of the 242 (College Park Drive). Head west on Research Forest Dr approximately 3 miles to corner of Research Forest Dr and Kuykendahl. Alden Bridge Shopping Center is at this corner.
Staging Time:
08:00-08:40
Riders Meeting & prayer 8:40
KSU 8:50
We will travel 1.1 miles to the church and park at:
Children's World Learning Center, 7253 E. Capstone Circle this is behind the church and there is a patch from the parking lot to the church. The church parking lot is not very big, parking at the center ensures we do not take up spaces from the guest and will be easier for our forward element to leave during the services.
Church:
Crossroads Baptist Church
6565 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Burial Services with full military honor:
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77038
If for some reason you can not make it to the church then please meet us at Houston National Cemetery but please be there before 11:00.
Thanks to Larry "Breeze" Ormand for all his recon work for this mission.
Ride Captains:
Lead Ride Captain:
Co-Captains:
Weather: Beautiful, low in the morning of 62 with a high in the afternoon of 76. No rain, breezy.
For newbies:
What do I wear?: Our only requirement is that you wear them, leather is normally the flavor of the day.
What to bring?: Water and a snack, we will have some down time to rest after the service starts. We plan on a forward element moving to the cemetery with the flags once the service starts. This will be a long day.
What do I do?: Follow our lead, you will do fine, just bring a heart full of respect for this fallen hero.
Iron horses if you have them, cages are always welcomed.
Please follow this tread on the PGR web site and remain flexible (Semper Gumby):
Thank you for all you do for our fallen heroes and the PGR.
JohnnyD
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The Kosters family has requested as little information as possible be in the public view for their son's services. As always we honor the family's request. We are moving this mission into
clandestine mode. You will receive all mission information via e-mail.
PFC Kosters will be coming home tomorrow morning at 09:37.
Staging information will be e-mailed out shortly, we will stage at 08:00- 08:35 KSU 8:40
Please join us as we escort Cory home.
JohnnyD
Thank you
John Darner (AKA JohnnyD)
Patriot Guard Riders
Assistant Texas State Captain
Alpha Team Lead Ride Captain & Contact Coordinator
Ride with a mission! Ride for those who gave all.
Confirmed Mission Pfc. Cory C. Kosters, 19, The Woodlands, TX
We have permission to attend the services for Pfc. Cory C. Kosters. The Kosters family has welcomed us with open arms to honor their son Cory.
We have no ETA on when Cory will be home but we will provide an escort home. Services are being planned at this time and information will be release as they become available.
Please stand ready to honor this fallen hero from our family of Blue Star Moms.
JohnnyD
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Updated 8 Mar 07 1820 est S Sturgis
Pfc. Cory C. Kosters's Mom is one of our Blue Star Moms from the area. As most of you know, we work very closely with our Blue Star Mom's and we proudly fly a Bue Star and Gold Star flag on our missions. Our Blue Star Moms support the SE Texas PGR and help us get permission to attend many services. They put their hearts on the line and are part of our family. We were informed of Cory's tragic death Tuesday night.
The family meet with the CAO today and we are waiting for a call back on our particapation to honor Cory.
Please stand ready to honor this fallen hero from our area, from our family.
JohnnyD
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No. 264-07
March 08, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 5 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Justin M. Estes, 25, of Sims, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Robert M. Stanley, 27, of Spotsylvania, Va.
Sgt. Andrew C. Perkins, 27, of Northglenn, Colo.
Spc. Ryan M. Bell, 21, of Colville, Wash.
Spc. Justin A. Rollins, 22, of Newport, N.H.
Pfc. Cory C. Kosters, 19, of The Woodlands, Texas.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661. |
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Rev. Brian
Posts: 57
Spring, Tx.
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| 08 Mar 2007 5:06 PM |
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Rev. Brian K. Jones, SE. Texas Ride Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, Ex Philadelphia Firefighter |
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BMC Williams
Posts: 28
Texas City , Republic of Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 5:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Cory Kosters. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten. Standing by in Texas City.
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"Capt Mike"
BMC Mike Williams, USCG(ret)
U.S.Coast Guard 1967 -87
"A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves"
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TXTriker
Posts: 161
League City, TX
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| 08 Mar 2007 5:17 PM |
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Pfc Cory Kosters, thank you for your service and God bless you on your new assignment.
May God also bless the family and friends of this American Hero. I offer my sincerest condolences to all of you. |
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Ray Elam
TRI TX-2 Gulf Coast
Riding with Honor in Memory of Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Alvin Lee Shadwick, KIA 1969 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Thomas King Smith, KIA 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend 1Lt-O2 Edward Llewel Worthington, KIA 1968 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam.
Riding with Honor in Memory of Vietnam Veteran Shane Goodman; LCpl Luke Benjamin Holler; PO2 Charley ‘Chuck’ Edward Welch; Captain David M. Fraser; LCpl Luke Yepsen; Spc Philip Cody Ford; Vietnam Veteran and LEO James S. Bain; LCpl Stephen L. Morris; Pfc Nathaniel “Nathan” Given; PO Marquis Polidore; Allen Edward Trout, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran, and PGR member; Spc Collin Ryan Schockmel; LCpl Anthony Aguirre; Pfc Cory Kosters; Sgt Ryan P. Green. Wesley David Beverly, Nasa Engineer and Veteran; Richard Frank Smith, Houston Fireman and Veteran; Spc. Eddie D. Tamez; Pfc Roy Jones III; Spc Dan Nguyen; Cpl Michael James Jaurigue; 1st Lt Kile G. West; Cpl Zachary R. Endsley; Connor Smith, WWII Veteran and POW; Pfc Alan J. Austin; Thomas Frank Hartin USN WWII Vet; SFC Jeffery Kettle; Major Ernest Herzing, USAF WWII Vet; Sgt Omar Mora; David Michael Lancon, Army Veteran; Deputy Corporal Constable Harry Lane Thielepape, Jr.; Sgt Gregory Unruh; Spc Joshua Molina; 1st Lt Timothy Cunningham; Sgt Jeff Wyers, Galveston PD; SSgt Edgar Heredia; CGPO Joseph Griffin; SFC William Thomas; Army Vietnam Veteran Kenneth Gordon. |
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cgvet
Posts: 71
Spring, TX
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| 08 Mar 2007 5:34 PM |
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Standing by in The Woodlands. God bless him and his family.
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OpusX
Posts: 24
Cypress, Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:04 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Kosters family.
Standing by in Cypress |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Cory C. Kosters.PFC. Kosters, 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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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:11 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Pfc. Cory C. Kosters 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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Snowhite
Posts: 1486
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:27 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pfc. Cory C. Kosters. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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msg57
Posts: 71
Angleton, Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:47 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Cory Kosters. |
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Angleton, Texas
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bigtom2062
Posts: 37
Fannett, Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 6:56 PM |
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My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fine young man. We will never forget what you have done for us.
Standing by in Fannett
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Aeon
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| 08 Mar 2007 7:35 PM |
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here in memory of my longtime friend Marine LCpl. Anthony Aguirre. KIA 2/26/07 |
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MirPaw
Posts: 87
Santa Fe, Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 7:50 PM |
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Pfc. Cory Kosters,your brothers in arms are grateful that you were willing to stand the line with us. Your sacrifice will not be in vain. My family thanks you and your family and friends for your service and sacrifice. Our sincere condolences to all who know and love you, a true hero.
Standing by in Santa Fe, Texas
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Blue Knights
U.S.Army MP 74-77
The line has been drawn in the sand. Step up to it, Don't bury your head in it.
Never Again Shall One Generation Of Veterans Abandon Another.
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jhansen
Posts: 56
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| 08 Mar 2007 8:12 PM |
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larry357
Posts: 85
Alvin,Texas
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| 08 Mar 2007 8:33 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young American hero and his family.R.I.P your mission is complete and now it is our time to honor and pay our respects to you.Standing by in Alvin. |
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Eaksmom93
Posts: 20
Webster, TX
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| 08 Mar 2007 8:46 PM |
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Pfc Kosters, you served your country well and make us proud. May your family find strength and peace in this difficult time. Rest in peace and God Bless you!
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Vicky
SE Texas HOTH Coordinator
& Ride Captain
Riding with Honor in memory of Staff Sgt. James Wosika, Jr. |
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bayougal
Posts: 88
Dickinson, TX
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| 08 Mar 2007 8:49 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Pfc Cory Kosters for the loss of their Hero, and my sincere gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns with you for the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of Pfc Chase Edwards, USMC, KIA 06Apr2006
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 08 Mar 2007 8:51 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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ETribe
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| 08 Mar 2007 9:14 PM |
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Rest in Peace young warrior, your mission is complete. Pfc. Cory C. Kosters, Thank you for your service to our country and thank you for the freedom you so valiantly fought for. You will be honored as an American Hero and you will never be forgotten.
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castaway
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| 08 Mar 2007 9:40 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family
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TheWatcher
Posts: 79
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| 08 Mar 2007 9:45 PM |
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| Rest in peace Pfc. Cory C. Kosters and may God bless you, somehow just saying thank you is not quite enough for the ultimate sacrifice that you have made for your country and all of us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends that you have left behind and may no one forget you along with all of the fallen. Standing by in Katy. |
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Pegleg
Posts: 2752
Corona, Ca
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| 08 Mar 2007 10:02 PM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Pfc. Cory C. Kosters
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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| 08 Mar 2007 10:57 PM |
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| I salute you Cory you are a true American Hero. My son christopher is also assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. When I heard the news I felt a panic praying it wasn't my son, but knowing it would be someone elses son. My heart is so heavy with sadness I know you are with God and you are a soldier in heaven. God bless you! |
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Rondawg
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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 09 Mar 2007 4:56 AM |
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Thank you, Pfc. Cory C. Kosters for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Cory C. Kosters. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice for this great country. You may be gone, but, you will not 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 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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