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Aranel 
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| 01 Jun 2007 5:26 PM |
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Updated 06 Jun 07 1826cdt Aranel
STAND DOWN - Friday Memorial Service. The family has asked us to stand-down for the Friday night Memorial service in Hutto.
The itinerary for the Saturday service is unchanged.
Our deepest condolences to the West family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Updated 05 Jun 07 1836cdt Aranel
The family is having a memorial service on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. The Patriot Guard has been asked by the family spokesperson (Cindy Lott) to be there. This is Hutto's first KIA. 1st Lt. Kile West is a Hutto High Graduate.
The service is being held at Star Ranch Golf Club which is located on F.M. 685, South of Hutto about 3 miles.
Lt. West Was awarded The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart posthumously.
North Austin/Round Rock/Georgetown -
I would like to start the staging for this memorial service at 4:30 at Star Ranch Golf Club.
A mapquest link for the Golf Clubs location is here... ====>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3xpwrr
Chuck Murphy (BadNad)
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 28 in Abu Sayda, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Kile G. West, 23, of Pasadena, Texas.
Sgt. Anthony D. Ewing, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Cpl. Zachary D. Baker, 24, of Vilonia, Ark.
Cpl. James E. Summers, III, 21, of Bourbon, Mo.
Spc. Alexandre A. Alexeev, 23, of Wilmington, Calif.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591.
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JohnnyD
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PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 01 Jun 2007 5:33 PM |
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We have been working on the services for Lt. West for a few days. We do not have permission to attend yet but know the services will around Ft. Hood with Memorials in Round Rock and Pasadena.
Steve is taking the lead now as the main services will be in his area. We will stand ready for the Memorial service in Pasadena.
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JohnnyD - Texas DSC (ret), PGR # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Support Our Wounded Troops! Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva, Sgt Michael Taylor, CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, Sgt. Blalock, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia, Sgt Ward, Spc Roughto |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 Jun 2007 5:54 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 01 Jun 2007 5:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. 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, Kile.
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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CleverLori
Posts: 977
Seattle, WA
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| 01 Jun 2007 6:07 PM |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 01 Jun 2007 6:10 PM |
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1st Lt. Kile G. West, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 6059
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 01 Jun 2007 6:21 PM |
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1LT West,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:01 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1st LT. Kile G. West, U.S. Army. 1st LT. West, 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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Aranel
Posts: 1929
Houston, Tx
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:09 PM |
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gyocum
Posts: 1770
South Ogden, Utah
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:34 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. 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
Proud PGR Member from Utah
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Wildchild45
Posts: 218
Marion, Ohio
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:51 PM |
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| Very sorry to hear of your loss. 1st Lt. West, we are very grateful for your ultimate sacrifice on behalf of your country. Thank you for protecting our freedom at all costs. Many prayers go out for your loved ones at this difficult time. |
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Riding in honor of our nephew,
Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost,
U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94
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What Heroes Gave
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
by
©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
The Poetic Plumber
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scout06
Posts: 528
Killeen, Texas
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| 01 Jun 2007 8:20 PM |
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Mrs. West, mother of 1LT Kile G. West, has graciously granted her permission for the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the memorial service and interment of her beloved son and American Hero.
We wish to extend our sincere condolences to the West family and offer our humble thanks for the opportunity to stand tall & silent in honor of our Hero, 1LT Kile West.
Funeral arrangements are being made with Heritage Funeral Home of Harker Heights, Texas. 1LT West will be flown directly into Robert Gray Army Airfield on Fort Hood, Texas on either Sunday (3 June 2007) or Monday (4 June 2007).
1LT West's interment will be either Wednesday (6 June 2007) or Thursday (7 June 2007) at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.
Further details will follow as they obtained. Ride Captain for this mission is Sonny Albert. Please direct all questions to Sonny via email at sonny883@clearwire.net or by phone at 254-718-7439.
1LT West, may you rest in peace. I'll see you some day in Fiddlers Green. I look forward to that day so I can thank you for your sacrifice face to face and share a cup of grog as your brother.
Steve "Scout" Cole
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Scout
No title posted. If I don't make sense, don't listen!
US Army (Retired)
email: stevec@hot.rr.com
The truest and best indicator of one's character is what one is willing to do for another without expectation of receiving anything in return. The PGR is full of men and women with outstanding character! |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 Jun 2007 8:30 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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Jim
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Hacksaw2
Posts: 83
Kempner, TX
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| 01 Jun 2007 9:45 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the West family. I pray you will find peace and comfort in your time of grief and your memories of Kile will bring you strength.
I will be honored to stand for this American Patriot as he has done for us. |
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Starbike
Posts: 1457
Senior Ride Captain Groveland, FL
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| 01 Jun 2007 9:55 PM |
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Our sincere gratitude for the service, bravery, and personal sacrifice of 1st. Lt. Kile West. Stand Down Sir---Your Watch Is Now Complete---May You Forever Rest In Peace.
Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of 1st. Lt. West. Your loved one is a True American Hero and will not be forgotten by many grateful Americans or the Patriot Guard Riders. May God Bless You---and---Keep The Riders Safe.
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Proud WV PGR Member --- in absentia
Riding in honor of my parents: 2LT. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1LT. Robert W. Hanifin
Riding with my brothers: SGT Robert C. Hanifin --- USAF '68 - '72 and CA PGR and ---------------------- SGT David P. Hanifin USAF '70 - '74 and WV PGR Ride Captain/District Captain and his wife Patricia Hanifin - WV PGR - HOTH Coordinator |
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rstamom
Posts: 671
Colleyville TX
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| 01 Jun 2007 11:06 PM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. |
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howlgwolf
Posts: 20
Bryan/College Station Texas
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| 01 Jun 2007 11:47 PM |
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| 1st Lt. Kile G. West you have touched the lives that you were suppose to touch and completed your mission here on earth before the lord called you home to the comfort of his arms. My heart goes out to your family and friends left behind and I hope they find comfort in knowing you are watching over them from heaven. Thank you for your service to a Greatful Nation. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. |
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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 02 Jun 2007 4:40 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, 1st Lt. Kile G. West. May you find comfort in knowing that he's journied home into everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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Rondawg
Posts: 442
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 02 Jun 2007 4:42 AM |
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Thank you, 1st Lt. Kile G. West 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 Texas 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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Snowhite
Posts: 1514
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 02 Jun 2007 5:35 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 02 Jun 2007 7:06 AM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Kile G. West. 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
“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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TXTriker
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League City, TX
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Thank you 1st Lt. Kile West for your service to this nation. Because of men and women such as yourself, we are able to sleep at night and enjoy our freedoms so many of us take for granted.
To the family and friends of Kile, God Bless you and may God take away some of the pain you feel at this time. Kile is a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. I offer sincere condolences. |
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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.
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 02 Jun 2007 11:32 AM |
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| 1st Lt West, as a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. We so deeply appreciate your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. To Kile's family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are dealing with-my son was killed in Iraq last year. I pray wonderful memories of your dear young warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Kile 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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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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1Rooster
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Cleveland, Tx.
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| 02 Jun 2007 4:36 PM |
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Rest now Lt Kile Grant West. Your watch is completed and we thank you for your service and for your sacrifice for our continued freedoms.
Kile is my wife's second cousin and we thoroughly appreciate all who ride for and support our troops. We have ridden numerous missions throughout S.E. and East Texas and are trying to work it so we can make this one, though it will be somewhat more personal this time. We never met Kile but know his family and that he comes from a fine patriotic upbringing. God Bless All.
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Aunt Jane
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| We are grateful to 1st Lt. West for his dedication and commitment to preserving the freedoms we enjoy. Memorial Day bears witness to America that freedom is not free, and through your ultimate lifegiving gift, our children have another hero in their midst. 1st Lt. West joins our nephew and the burden of pain a family endures is difficult to overcome, but the heroism of our loved ones lives on forever. God bless you and give you strength. And may you find peace in the love you've cherished with your love one. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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