Zippy 
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Updated 19 Jun 07 1439 edt S Sturgis
Final Itinerary: SSgt. Michael A. Bechert New Castle Indiana
Date: Sunday June 24
Staging Time: 1:00 pm
Directions: From I-65 take exit 80 go east on IN 252 approximately 10 miles to IN 9 south 5 miles to Hope. The zip code for Hope is 47246 for mapquest purposes.
Staging will be in front of Moravian Church. We have been given permission to park on either side of Main Street (IN 9). The service will be grave side directly behind the church. Michael's final resting place will be on top of a hill in the Southwest corner of the cemetery. The cemetery has narrow gravel roads and everyone will walk to there positions. The hearse will leave Norman Funeral ( 2 blocks north) at 1:45 and enter the cemetery off Main street onto Seminary Rd. into the cemetery. Chief of police Randy Baily will close Main Street at 1:45. He has given permission for us to park along the street directly in front of the church/cemetery. There probably will be a media presence and with Camp Atterbury near there will also be a military presence also. The community will also be out in force to show there support for this hero. The family would like to line Main Street at the entrance and the narrow road leading to Michael's final resting place with us and our flags. I was contacted by Camp Atterbury and advised that they had 30 people coming to assist (hold flags) and show their support. The weather for Sunday looks good. Ride Safely!
Respectfully Submitted,
Java
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert, 24, of New Castle, Ind., died on 14 June in San Antonio, Texas of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on May 30 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410 or (785) 239-2222. | |
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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..."
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 17 Jun 2007 6:56 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, in defense of our freedom, will never be forgotten. May God help this family find peace at a most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
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puddin
Posts: 615
KY
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| 17 Jun 2007 7:14 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of SSgt Bechert. You will be in my thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort from above during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, SSgt Michael Bechert...you will not be forgotten.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 17 Jun 2007 7:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert, U.S. Army. SSG. Bechert, 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: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Jun 2007 8:21 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Michael is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand down, SSG Michael A. Bechert, your mission is now complete, may you rest in eternal 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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BSMTDWLLR
Posts: 177
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| 17 Jun 2007 8:41 PM |
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| Our condolences to SSGT Michael A. Bechert's family and friends. Thank you SSGT Berchert for your dedication to our country and the safety of our children and future generations. We will never forget you nor will we ever forget the sacrifice you have made for us all. |
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"It appears we have appointed our worst generals to command forces,
and our most gifted and brilliant to edit newspapers! In fact, I
discovered by reading newspapers that these editor/geniuses plainly
saw all my strategic defects from the start, yet failed to inform me
until it was too late.
Accordingly, I'm readily willing to yield my command to these
obviously superior intellects, and I'll, in turn, do my best for the
cause by writing editorials - after the fact."
Robert E. Lee, 1863
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 17 Jun 2007 8:51 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF STAFF. SGT. MICHAEL A. BECHERT. |
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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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kontum 68-69
Posts: 218
Fairland, Indiana
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| 18 Jun 2007 2:17 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert. |
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For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
Standing for John S. Stuckey Jr.( MIA 11/11/67) and for his Mother and Sister who still waits. |
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Pinger
Posts: 2231
Lisbon, NY
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| 18 Jun 2007 3:50 AM |
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Thank you, Sir, for your ultimate sacrifice in the defense of FREEDOM.........................I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Michael A Bechert, a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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Snowhite
Posts: 1514
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 18 Jun 2007 3:52 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert. 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 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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vander177
Posts: 4739
Vandergrift, PA
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:04 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Michael A. Bechert. 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 Asst State Captain
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member
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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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:21 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert 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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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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jkoby
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New Castle, Indiana
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:02 AM |
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My family's thoughts and prayers are with SSgt. Bechert and his family.
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:10 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. 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, Michael.
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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jbm1955
Posts: 1280
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:51 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. May you find comfort in knowing that he's made the journey home to 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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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:58 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Michael A. Bechert. 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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ddaddyo
Posts: 675
Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:07 AM |
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Prayers and Condolences for the family of SSgt. Bechert, another Hoosier Hero who now rests in that Special Place God reserved for those like him...........
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<>< Jesus-Got-Er-Done ><>
Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
Both 21 years old.............. Forever |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:09 AM |
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| SSgt. Michael A. Bechert, 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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douglass
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:34 AM |
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Standing by in Batesville to say "Thank You" and pay Honor to this American Hero. Praying for Family and Friends to find some comfort during this time of sorrow.
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:35 AM |
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God Bless SSgt. Michael A. Bechert, 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 "A 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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Lobo66
Posts: 139
Brownsburg, IN
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:50 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of SSgt Michael Bechert. May you rest in peace. |
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mold maker
Posts: 227
Marion, In
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| 18 Jun 2007 8:06 AM |
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| Thank you for ur service to our country and fighting to maintane our freedoms Michael. For it is soldiers like u that gave all so that we can enjoy the freedoms/liberties that god has given us. May our Lord and savior Jesus Christ comfort ur family during this most of difficult times. May he wrap his loving arms around your family and find solice in the fact that u r now in heaven,greated by those that came before u,standing at gods side saying well done my son. and God said-There is no greater gift,than to give ur life for another! Michael,u have done just that, Peace be granted to ur family/friends and loved ones. Gods speed Michael-Standing by to stand for u as u stood for us-mold maker |
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indygig
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Indianapolis - Castleton
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| 18 Jun 2007 8:15 AM |
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“THE NATION THAT FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN” Calvin Coolidge
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Michael A Bechert.
Bruce & Pat Giegerich
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Chief_Investigator
Posts: 970
Asst State Capt IN
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| 18 Jun 2007 8:19 AM |
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| Thank you SSGT. Bechert for your service and dedication to our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and community. May God Bless you. |
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Ron Coleman "Chief"
U.S. Army Security Agency '73-'78
Member Blue Knights Motorcycle Club - IN Chapter XIII
"If You Don't Stand Behind Our Troops, Please, Feel Free To Stand In Front Of Them!"
"Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty." |
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Java
Posts: 242
Oaklandon, Indiana - Indiana Sr. Ride Captain
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| 18 Jun 2007 8:50 AM |
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To the family and loved ones of SSgt. Michael Bechert I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
Michael, Rest in Peace, you are a true American hero and I will be proud to stand for you. |
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