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Zippy 
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 05 Jun 2007 7:12 PM |
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Updated 09 Jun 07 2001cdt Aranel
THIS IS A STAND DOWN FOR THE ARRIVAL OF CPL COSTELLO.
THE FLIGHT WILL NOT ARRIVE TONIGHT, DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
NEW STAGING TIME IS 0930 TOMORROW, SAME LOCATION
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updated 09 Jun 07 at 1045cdt ~ oldiron
NO BIG FLAGS ON BIKES DURING THE ESCORT FROM THE AIRPORT TO FUNERAL HOME.
Sean A. Aaron - President
Blue Knights LE M/C IL VI
Senior Ride Captain IL Patriot Guard Riders
saaron@patriotguard.org
www.patriotguard.org
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New staging time: 5:00 pm
Arrival time has changed again and is now 6:06pm
Sean A. Aaron - President
Blue Knights LE M/C IL VI
Senior Ride Captain IL Patriot Guard Riders
saaron@patriotguard.org
www.patriotguard.org
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updated 8 June 07 harly69g
NEW ESCORT TIME CHANGE:
JUST SPOKE WITH ARNE, AND ALSO RECEIVED A CALL FROM CAO
ARRIVAL TIME NOW SET FOR 7:38 PM - STAGING TIME AROUND 6:30 PM
Spc. Jeremy Costello has been Laterally promoted to Corporal, just for
information.
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Sean A. Aaron
Senior Ride Captain
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URGENT ESCORT UPDATE
Escort of SPC Jeremy Costello is cancelled due to bad weather in Delaware.
Tentative arrival is Sat. June 9th, sometime between 7:30am to 8:30am
@ St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto.
Staging will be @ 7:00 am @ the airport.
Arrival could still be subject to change so please monitor thread and e-mails closely for updates.
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updated 08 Jun 07 at 1401cdt ~ oldiron
Spc. Jeremy Costello
Family requested a Flag Line and Escort.
Friday June 8th
St. Louis Regional Airport (Bethalto)
Arrival of Spc. Costello at 5:30 pm (Flag Line Escort) to Carlinville
Staging at the airport parking lot around 4:30pm
Ride Captains Randy Smith, Jim Storck, and Arne Dahlgren
24/7 Honor Guard needed.
Visitation: Davis - Anderson Funeral Home (We will have a Flag Line)
260 Woodlawn Dr.
Carlinville IL 62626
Sunday, 06/10/07
4 - 8pm Flag line needed
Staging at the High School parking lot 1:30pm
Family will be at the funeral home at 3pm
Funeral: Carlinville Southern Baptist Church (Escort & Flagline)
19453 Hurricane Dr.
Carlinville IL 62626
Monday, 06/11/2007
10am Flag line & Escort needed
Staging at the High School Parkinglot 9:30am
Cemetery: Mayfield Cemetery (Flag line at cemetery)
Rt. 4 just south of town
Escort will go to the Mayfield Cemetery.
Sean A. Aaron - President
Blue Knights LE M/C IL VI
Senior Ride Captain IL Patriot Guard Riders
saaron@patriotguard.org
www.patriotguard.org
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updated 05 Jun 07 at 0145cdt ~ oldiron
Spc. Jeremy Costello
May be flying into Bethalto Airport Friday, this is not yet 100% confirmed
Family rerquested a Flag Line and Escort.
24/7 Honor Guard needed.
Visitation: Davis - Anderson Funeral Home (We will have a Flag Line)
260 Woodlawn Dr.
Carlinville IL 62626
Funeral: Carlinville Southern Baptist Church (Escort & Flagline)
19453 Hurricane Dr.
Carlinville IL 62626
Cemetery: Mayfield Cemetery (Flag line at cemetery)
Rt. 4 just south of town
NO TIMES HAVE BEEN SET AS OF YET.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON.
Sean A. Aaron - President
Blue Knights LE M/C IL VI
Senior Ride Captain IL Patriot Guard Riders
saaron@patriotguard.org
www.patriotguard.org
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 700-07
June 05, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 2 near Qayyarah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Killed were:
Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello, 22, of Carlinville, Ill.
Spc. Keith V. Nepsa, 21, of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Bliss public affairs office at (915) 568-4505. | |
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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..."
TOU Enforcement Agent
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 05 Jun 2007 7:27 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello, U.S. Army. Spc. Costello, 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jun 2007 7:34 PM |
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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 McIntosh - Kadena
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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UnderseaWarrior
Posts: 18
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| 05 Jun 2007 7:40 PM |
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| Lord watch over this family. May we never forget Jeremiah and all that he has given us....freedom. |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 05 Jun 2007 7:58 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. His bravery, courage, and dedication will never be forgotten!
Spc Jeremiah D Costello, our world is a safer place because of brave, selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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Snowhite
Posts: 1486
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 05 Jun 2007 8:00 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. Standing by in Elsberry, Mo. |
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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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Pocketrocket
Posts: 91
Sullivan, Missouri
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| 05 Jun 2007 8:25 PM |
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I am saddened by the loss of another young, American life. My thoughts, prayers, and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah Costello. My heartfelt gratitude to this American hero for answering the call when his country needed him. I will always hold in the highest regard those American men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and to those who are still in harms way. These words will not fill the emptiness felt by the loss of Jeremiah but serves as a reminder that the people of this great nation care and also feel this loss.
May God bless this American Hero and keep him by his side. I will do my best to be there to escort and honor this American hero to his final resting place.
Standing by in Sullivan, MO.
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CleverLori
Posts: 977
Seattle, WA
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| 05 Jun 2007 8:32 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Spc Costello.
Thank you, Sir, for your service to our country. You'll always be remembered as a HERO. |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 05 Jun 2007 8:39 PM |
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| Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello, 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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VTX Glen
Posts: 186
Elmhurst, IL
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| 05 Jun 2007 8:55 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Spc Costello. May you rest in peace.
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Our Soldiers protect us with courage and pride.
We support them with honor and respect.
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 05 Jun 2007 9:17 PM |
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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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oldiron6
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| 06 Jun 2007 1:03 AM |
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 06 Jun 2007 4:32 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello 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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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 06 Jun 2007 4:41 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPC. JEREMIAH D. COSTELLO. |
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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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ivetret
Posts: 2418
Shermer, IL
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| 06 Jun 2007 5:44 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget.
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Rose
Macoupin County man dies in Iraq
Teacher remembers him as 'special boy'
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“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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Uncle Jessie
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Carlinville, Illinois
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| 06 Jun 2007 6:07 AM |
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Since I live in Carlinville, I thought I'd post a bit of info that would help anyone who might travel here for this.
Here's a link to a Yahoo map that shows where the funeral home is:
http://tinyurl.com/ys6krx
The Carlinville exit off I-55 is exit #60. From there you take
route 108 west into town. Once you hit the edge of town, you
travel 8 or 9 blocks before you hit a 4 way stop. You turn right
(north) at the 4 way, and go one short block before you hit the town
square.
You have to turn right and go counter-clockwise around it - Kinda like
a traffic circle. You go 3/4 of the way around it and exit headed
west, still on route 108.
A few blocks down you cross some RR tracks. Then you'll pass the high
school on the left and wally world on the right. The funeral home is
about 1/2 mile past wally world on the left (south) side of route
108. The sign sneaks up on you pretty quick, and it's easy to
miss.
The Southern Baptist Church is another 1/2 mile west of the funeral home, and is also on the south side of route 108.
If you happen to be travelling to Carlinville on route 4 from the north
or south, route 4 also goes through the town square. Just make sure you
get off the square headed west on route 108.
Please be careful travelling. If you have questions or if I can
otherwise be of assistance, you can email me at rsitruss@yahoo.com and
I'll do whatever I can to help.
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lgc
Posts: 233
Macon, Missouri
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| 06 Jun 2007 6:11 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Huey Crewchief
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
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mpleasant
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Lake County, IL
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| 06 Jun 2007 6:37 AM |
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| To the family; friends; and community of Spc. Jeremiah Costello, you have my deepest sympathy. To Spc. Costello, you have my heartfelt gratitude for your service and sacrifice. |
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fueler
Posts: 1300
St. Louis, Mo
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| 06 Jun 2007 6:43 AM |
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Spc. Castello,
Thank you so much for your service to this Great country.You are a true American Hero and that will not be forgotten.
Rest my brother we now have your watch.
Tp the family and friends, May God help you thur this.
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:02 AM |
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SPC Costello,
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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delray48209
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:12 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family.
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borntoride
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:16 AM |
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| God Bless you Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello, Thank you for fighting for our Freedom in America we would be lost with out you, God Bless Your Family and Friends, you are a HERO, Please Rest in Peace, you will not be Forgotten. |
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wwr2
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello
Rest safely in God's Loving Arms
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vukf
Posts: 444
Asst Sr Ride Capt Illinois BSS
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:45 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. Rest in Peace Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello. We have the watch. |
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DragonWagon
Posts: 454
Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 06 Jun 2007 7:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jeremiah, A True American Hero. Your sacrifices and services to this nation will never be forgotten. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
Proud Son Of:
Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
Proud Father of:
Major Robert R. Smith III, USAF
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