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Aranel 
Posts: 1928
Houston, Tx
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| 29 May 2007 4:48 PM |
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Short Notice - SPC David J. Lawson, 21, FSNC - Minneapolis, MN, 30 MAY 07
SPC David James Lawson, age 21 of Hudson, active duty Army National Guard member, died suddenly Tuesday, May 22 at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Visitation will take place from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, 520 S. 11th St. Funeral Services will take place at noon, Wednesday, May 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Sixth St., Hudson. Interment with full military honors will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Mpls, Minn. Funeral Services are entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. SPC Lawson was in the process of recovering from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident and was hoping to rejoin his unit in Iraq.
A quote from the Fisher House website, where SPC Lawson was recovering:
Minnesota National Guard Spc. David Lawson, who lost his right leg above the ankle in a motorcycle accident last fall, is like a lot of troops. He wants to serve in Iraq with his buddies ‹ and might just get his wish. "If I can be there and serve, I feel like I owe it to my brothers," said Lawson, 21, of Hudson, Wis. "I got into an accident the night before (his scheduled deployment) and I feel like I skipped out on my troops."
The Patriot Guard has been invited to stand in honor of this young hero at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
We will stage at the IKEA parking lot just North of the Mall of America, near American Blvd (8000 IKEA Way, Bloomington, MN 55425).
12:45 PM - Staging area opens
1:10 PM - Pre-ride briefing
1:20 PM - Depart for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
1:25 PM - Arrive at FSNC, set flag lines
1:45 PM - Service begins
2:30 PM (EST) - Dismissed
Ride Captain in charge will be Indian John.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
Member - Red Knights MC, MN 4 |
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gyocum
Posts: 1558
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 29 May 2007 4:51 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of SPC David J. Lawson. His service for 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
Patriot Guard Riders
Honor, Respect , Gratitude, and Pride |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 29 May 2007 5:30 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Lawson.
May you rest in peace. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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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windsinger
Posts: 2572
Medina,Ohio
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| 29 May 2007 6:24 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPC. DAVID J. LAWSON. |
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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
"SEMPER PARATUS" USCG |
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dragonman
Posts: 148
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 29 May 2007 8:06 PM |
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SPC. Lawson, THANK YOU for your wish to continue to serve your, and my, Country. That is proof of the type of Warriors we have in this State, and Country.
To SPC.'s Family, friends, and Fellow Troops, you have my condolences. Please take comfort in knowing what type of a noble man David is. |
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 30 May 2007 2:42 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. David J. Lawson, Minnesoto Army National Guard. SPC. Lawson, 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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Junius Henry
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Snowhite
Posts: 1414
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 30 May 2007 3:54 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of SPC David J. Lawson. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service 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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vander177
Posts: 3173
Vandergrift, PA
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| 30 May 2007 5:21 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spec David J. Lawson. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacriifce 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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dublin
Posts: 411
Ellington, CT
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| 30 May 2007 5:26 AM |
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| SPC David Lawson, may God hold you in the palm of his hands and bring you the comfort that your service brought this country. Thank you for being among the brave!!!! Sarah |
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all: with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in." March 4, 1865 - Abraham Lincoln
Sarah Ward Gaer
Ellington, CT
Administrative Assistant CT
HOTH Coordinator CT |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 30 May 2007 6:20 AM |
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| SPC David J. Lawson, 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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Nanner
Posts: 71
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| 30 May 2007 7:45 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SPC David Lawson. Stand down soldier your work on earth is done. May you rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You will not be forgotten.
Ninette(Nanner) Ziemann
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mattsmom
Posts: 1427
Westminster, Maryland
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| 30 May 2007 7:53 AM |
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| Thank you, Spc Lawson, for your willingness to serve our nation, in order to defend and protect our freedoms. We so deeply appreciate your unselfishness, your honor and your courage in your committment to our nation. To David's family, I offer my prayers and support during this very difficult time. I hope happy memories of David help eventually to ease the pain you now endure. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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magsemail
Posts: 1452
Southgate, Michigan
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| 30 May 2007 8:08 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of David. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by David 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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PGR Member #80,002
Chariots For Christ Chapter/Detroit, MI - CMA
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet - State
Volunteer Director - Michigan
Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -- Ronald Reagan)
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.
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. |
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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 May 2007 8:18 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC David J. Lawson. 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, David.
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!
He will lead me through. |
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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. |
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TMR
Posts: 2617
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 May 2007 2:08 PM |
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| Godspeed, and God bless you, SPC Lawson, for your service in protecting all of us. |
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jbm1955
Posts: 1254
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 30 May 2007 2:16 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Spc. David J. Lawson. May you find comfort in knowing that he's journied home into 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."
-Douglas MacArthur |
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webelieve
Posts: 112
Roberts, WI
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| 30 May 2007 4:44 PM |
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| It is with deep regret and sympathy that I mourn the loss of yet another fine American. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the family of U.S. Army SPC David J. Lawson for thier loss. SPC David J. Lawson you can stand down, your duty is over, you will now enter into the service of our Lord and Savior. |
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American Patriot Riders
Life Member - American Legion Post 121, WI
BSHDFC_MM
CMA
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord... Psalms 33:12 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
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 |
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Starbike
Posts: 911
Proud Florida PGR Member, Medic, Mentor, and Ride Captain from Groveland, Florida
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| 30 May 2007 8:57 PM |
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My sincere gratitude for the military service of Spc. David Lawson. May you rest in peace Sir.
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Lawson. May God bless you all.
Terry & Lana Hanifin |
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Riding In Memory Of My Parents---1st. Lt. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1st. Lt. Robert W. Hanifin
PGR member along with both of my brothers:
Sgt. Robert C. Hanifin USAF 64-68 and Patriot Guard Rider
Sgt. David P. Hanifin USAF 70-74 and WV PGR Ride Captain
Standing the flagline in memory of FL PGR SRC Jack "jackloc" Loken, Jr.
And GA PGR SRC Mike "deltoid" Bland |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:56 AM |
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| In honor and rememberance , 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 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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