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PGRLabLuvr 
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 5:36 AM |
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updated 8 May 07 at 1207cdt by oldiron
We have received notification from the family that they wish us to conduct an escort for Pfc. Botello.
Fayetteville Arkansas - 10, 11, May - 07
Pfc. Brian A. Botello will be flown into Drake Field, 4500 S School St in Fayetteville Arkansas at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 10. PGR will have a flag line in place and will escort Pfc. Brian A. Botello to Nelson Berna Funeral Home, 4520 N Crossover Road in Fayetteville, AR. We will stage in the Drake Field main parking lot at 12:00 PM, with mission briefing at 1 PM. Try to be there by noon, since arrival times can fluctuate and a 1:30 arrival is projected.
On Friday, May 11, we will conduct a flagline during visitation at Nelson Berna Funeral Home from 9-10:30 AM, then escort Pfc. Brian A. Botello to the Fayetteville National Cemetery, 700 S Government AVE, Fayetteville Arkansas for burial. Staging time for this portion of the mission will be at 8:30 AM on Friday at Nelson Berna Funeral Home.
Don Horton will be the Ride Captain for the Arkansas portion of this mission.
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Updated 7 May 07 2058 edt S Sturgis
The location of the Tuesday night visitation has changed from the funeral home to the Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta, the times remain the same.
Thank you
Mark D. Miller
NW IA Ride Capt.
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[i]updated 6 May 07 at 1443cdt by oldiron
Monday May 7 2007
Escort from the airport in Storm Lake to the funeral home in Alta 11:59 AM
Rally Point to be Summit Church 1000 South Main Alta, IA Ride Briefing at 9:45 AM KSU at 10:00 AM
Tuesday May 8 2007
Visitation 4:00 – 8: PM Barker Funeral Home 301 Alta Vista ST. Alta, IA meet at the funeral home.
Wednesday May 9 2007
Honor Mission Summit Church 1000 South Main Alta, IA at 2:30 PM
Rally Point is the Hy-Vee parking lot 1250 Lake Ave Storm Lake, IA 12:00 AM
Ride Briefing at 12:45 PM Ksu at 1:00 PM
There will be no escort from the church. All that would like to there is a lunchen after the services at the Armory in Storm Lake, IA 1601 Park St.
Gary Emery is the RC in charge
Charlie "Bear" Neill
State Captain Iowa
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Updated - 03 May 07 0728 ET - PGRLabLuvr
This is a Confirmed Mission.
Gary Emery, is the Ride Captain.
I will be posting details as soon as I get them.
Mark Miller
NW IA Ride Capt. PGR
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 514-07
May 01, 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 Apr. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during combat operations.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, 29, of Baltimore.
Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, Kan.
Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa.
They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-3420; after hours (719) 526-5500. | |
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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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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mailman
Posts: 22214
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 5:43 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Brian A. Botello. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 01 May 2007 5:43 AM |
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God Bless Pfc. Brian A. Botello, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 5:45 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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 01 May 2007 6:04 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2007 6:16 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Brian A. Botello. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. 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 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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Stackin
Posts: 0
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| 01 May 2007 6:43 AM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family of PFC Botello. Also my sincerest thank you for his sacrifice.
Standing by in NW IA |
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magsemail
Posts: 1472
Southgate, Michigan
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| 01 May 2007 7:03 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Brian. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Brian and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight. |
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Bob-o
Posts: 65
Sioux Center, Iowa
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| 01 May 2007 7:05 AM |
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All my deepest sympathy to the family and friends fo PFC. Botello. May the Lord help all through this difficult time.
Brian is a true American Hero, may God bless him and keep him in that special place in Heaven reserved for Heroes. Because of PFC Botello's superme sacrifice the red of our flag runs deeper, the blue more beautiful, the white more briiliant and the stars shine brighter. Standing by. |
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52sdc
Posts: 294
Iowa Asst. State Captain Ankeny, IA
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| 01 May 2007 7:28 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc. Botello. Standing by to honor this American hero. |
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Devil Dog
1st. Lt. Steve Cox, USMC - Mustang, 1967 - 74
Otters - "The Chosen Few"
RVN 1969
Iowa Asst. State Captain
Senior Ride Captain
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"One man with courage makes a majority" - Andrew Jackson
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Riding in honor of these fallen American heroes:
Pfc Stephen Alsted, USMC - KIA Vietnam 18 Mar 1966
Pfc Paul Drummond, USMC - KIA Vietnam 22 Mar 1966
Pfc Ronald Fitch, USMC - KIA Vietnam 5 Apr 1967
SP4 Harry Cornwell, USA - KIA Vietnam 2 Feb 1968
Pfc Johnny Fogleman, USMC - KIA Vietnam 2 Sep 1968
Pfc Carl Oldfield, USMC - KIA Vietnam 25 Oct 1969 |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 01 May 2007 7:41 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the family and friends of Pfc. Botello in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Brian,we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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lady_fyrkiller
Posts: 171
Everly, Iowa
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| 01 May 2007 8:51 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this fine young man.
We live in the land of the free because of the brave men and women like this fine soldier , and the others who so bravely serve. It is something within them that stirs them on to great heights of achievement. Something that tells them that nothing is more important than caring for, protecting, and defending the lives of those they love. Yes, some will give everything so that the world will be a better place. Their desire and hope is that we shall honor their sacrifice and live prosperous, peaceful, and happy lives until we are reunited with them in eternal time.
To the parents of PFC Brian Botello, My prayer for you is peace. My hope for you is love. You have raised a fine son who is a hero to all that live without fear, to all who can make free choices, to all who have better lives because of the way he choose to live his. I respect the dreams you had for your son; yet more, I honor your sacrifice and praise you for allowing him to be the man he wanted to be. May his memory and all that he accomplished bring you peace and strength as you learn to continue on without him for a time.
PFC Botello, I along with every member of the Patriot Guard Riders humbly thank you for your service and dedication. You are a true American Hero! Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
Rest easy Brian, your mission is complete. The Patriot Guard Riders will proudly stand for you with honor, dignity and respect.
It will be my honor to be a part of the final journey home for this great American Hero.
Standing by in Everly Iowa
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Tara "Tee" Patrick
IA-Ride Captain & HOTH Assistant
Firefighter II & EMT-I
Proud mom of Christopher, US Army~ Home from his 4th tour in "the sand box"
Proud mom of CeeJay, US Navy Medical Corps ~Home from the sand box
Proud mom of Drew, (16) future military
“Freedom is not more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the blood stream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and grandchildren what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 284
Des Moines, IA
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| 01 May 2007 8:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family, friends and comrades of this American Hero. Standing by to honor the service, sacrifice and memory of PFC Botello. |
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
PGR of Iowa BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 01 May 2007 9:24 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Pfc. Brian A. Botello during this difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . God Bless |
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AC
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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Bear_1953
Posts: 1147
Eldon, Iowa
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| 01 May 2007 9:26 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Brian A. Botello
Thank you Brian for your service to our country.
May this hero rest in peace and not be forgotten.
It would be my honor to stand with my brothers & sisters to show honor and respect for this hero.
Standing by
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Charlie “Bear” Neill
State Captain Iowa Patriot Guard Riders
Bear_pgr@yahoo.com
{641} 652 – 7721 Home {641} 799 – 2881 Cell
Abate of Iowa district # 14
Officially adopted Illinois PGR
An original member of CP
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 01 May 2007 9:28 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PFC. BRIAN A BOTELLO. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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charlesd
Posts: 343
Plattsmouth, NE
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| 01 May 2007 10:14 AM |
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| Sleep Well Brian. You've earned the rest. It is our turn to stand for you now. May God bless your family during these difficult hours, and may they be comforted knowing you will always be in their hearts. |
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Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 01 May 2007 10:40 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Brian A. Botello, U.S. Army. PFC. Botello, 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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HDClint
Posts: 255
Elkton, KY
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| 01 May 2007 12:07 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC Botello, a True American Hero. Your mission is complete and it’s our turn to stand for you. Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family in this time of need. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. We’ll raise our flag to half staff for you and we’ll hold it high when you come by “You Will Never Be Forgotten” Standing by. |
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Clint Nowlin
SSG USArmy Vet.
"Clearing the Way"
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WBOW
Posts: 25
Sioux City, Iowa
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| 01 May 2007 12:17 PM |
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Rest in peace, your job is done. May God hold each of you in his loving hands. You are true hero, thank you Pfc.Botello, for your service to this great country.
Standing by in NW Iowa |
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Nanner
Posts: 76
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| 01 May 2007 1:42 PM |
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To the family and freinds of PFC Brian A Botello:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fighting to keep us free. May you stand down soldier and rest eternally with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 01 May 2007 1:43 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Pfc. Brian A. Botello. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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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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gyocum
Posts: 1758
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 01 May 2007 3:11 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc. Brian A. Botello. His service to our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another Hero. May he now Rest in Peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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HippieBoy
Posts: 26
Sioux City, IA
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| 01 May 2007 3:37 PM |
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Standing by in Sioux City.
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HippieBoy
PGR, ALR, VROC, IRCC
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 01 May 2007 3:47 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to PFC Botello and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“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?”
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