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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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updated 24 Jun 07 at 1316cdt ~oldiron
TUESDAY 26 JUNE 2007
STAGING AT THE AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER 0930 (9:00AM)
KICKSTANDS UP 1000 (10:00AM)
We will travel to Farmington, then onto Salem. We will arrive at our final destination an hour prior to the arrival of the group escorting Sgt. Parker from Skowhegan. This will give us time to take our positions along the entrance with our flags.
If anyone wishes to form a group from their area and meet the group from Augusta in Farmington, please post your intentions on this thread. We will converge on the Gifford's ice cream shop rear parkinglot on route 27. Our departure from that location will be no later than 1200 (12:00pm). Please also keep be informed about your plans. I would hate to leave Farmington with the main group to later find we had missed another group of riders by five minutes.
Cruizer
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Updated 22 Jun 07 1703cdt Aranel
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE 22 June 2007, 1230 EST
SGT.RICHARD K. PARKER’S ARRIVAL
SGT. PARKER'S FLIGHT ARRIVES IN AUGUSTA AT 0942 (9:42AM)
STAGING: AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER, 0830 (8:30AM)
KICHSTANDS UP 0900 (9:00AM)
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM THE CAO THAT SGT. PARKER WILL BE ARRIVING AT THE AUGUSTA AIRPORT TOMORROW, SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2007. The CAO will be receiving the flight arrival time later today and will immediately forward that information to me. Once received, I will share that with all of you as well as having it posted on the forum.
There will be a staging at the Augusta Civic Center one hour prior to the flight’s arrival.
Please keep an eye on your email. Everything that I post as an update on the forum will also be emailed directly to you much as this notice is being handled.
Thank you and may you all be safe in your travels to the mission tomorrow.
Cruizer
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Updated 20 Jun 07 1535cdt Aranel
I have received clearance from the family to share the times as noted below:
The wake will take place on Monday, 25 June, 2007 at the Mt. Abrams High School in Salem, Maine, 1800 (6pm) to 2000 (8pm).
Funeral will be held Tuesday, 26 June, 2007, at the Mt. Abrams High School in Salem, Maine, 1400 (2pm).
Burial will be held just down the road from the High School at 1500 (3pm).
Reception following the service.
There will be a staging at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday. Details to come soon.
I will also be heading to Salem Monday evening around 4pm. If you can, please join us at the wake. Bring your flags and meet us at the High School. If you need a ride or wish to form a carpool, make your intentions known. Others will follow your lead.
Details about Sgt. Parker's flight will be posted as soon as they are made available to me.
Once we have that information, we can then begin to coordinate out escort to Farmington.
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updated 20 Jun 07 at 1409cdt ~ oldiron
UPDATE…..UPDATE…..UPDATE….06/20/2007, 1500, 3pm
SGT. RICHARD K. PARKER HONOR MISSION
SGT. Parker will be arriving in Maine on Sunday, 24 June, 2007. Not known yet if he will arrive at the Portland Jetport or at the Augusta Municipal Airport. CAO indicates a strong possibility of the Augusta location.
The wake will take place on Monday, 25 June, 2007.
Funeral will be held Tuesday, 26 June, 2007.
The times and locations for each are tentative which is why I am not sharing them with you at the moment. As soon as these elements are confirmed by the CAO, I will pass those details along to you.
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Updated 19 Jun 07 1431 edt S Sturgis
Greetings Fellow Patriot Guard Riders, CONFIRMED MISSION SGT. Richard K. Parker, killed in action June 13, 2007.
Mission #1: The family has requested an escort from the airport to the funeral home. Details of the flight number, arrival time and location have not been made available to us yet. Quite possibly we will receive those details later today, or tomorrow. As soon as they become available, I will send out another all-member email as well as posting the details on the forum under the "Confirmed Missions" thread. The Augusta airport has been requested as the desired arrival location according to the CAO. The escort will be from the arrival location to the Adams Funeral Home in Farmington, Maine. Needless to say the escort from the airport will be a last-minute endeavor. But, we've had these before and we've always handled them well. Keep your eyes on the "Confirmed Mission" thread at: http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/553843/view/topic/Default.aspx
Mission #2: The family has also requested an escort from the funeral home, to the memorial service. The details for this segment of the mission will also be coming soon. The escort will be from the Adams Funeral Home in Farmington, Maine to the Mt. Abrams High School in Strong, Maine, where a celebration of life will take place. Following the service, there will be a reception held at the Phillip's Grade School organized by the Prescott-Fairbanks American Legion Post 64.
I apologize for not having the times, dates and other details for you at this time. That information will be coming soon. Until then, lets take this opportunity to prepare ourselves and our equipment for the mission which lay ahead of us. Thank you for all that you do.
Cruizer...Standing by with pegs down.
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Updated 18 Jun 07 1251cdt Aranel
I have been contacted by the casualty assisitance officer in charge. The family has requested Patriot Guard presence and participation in this honor mission for their young hero.
Details will be posted as soon as they become available.
Standing by.
Cruizer
Ride Captain------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maine Guardsman killed during combat in Iraq By BDN Staff Saturday, June 16, 2007 - Bangor Daily News From staff and wire reports Agusta - A Maine Army National Guard soldier from Phillips died in Iraq earlier this week, Gov. John Baldacci said Friday. Sgt. Richard Parker was killed in action Wednesday. The 26-year-old Parker was a member of Battery A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment from Waterville. He served with the Security Force II element in Iraq. Link to the news article: http://www.bangordailynews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=151089&zoneid=500***************************************************************************
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard K. Parker, 26, of Phillips, Maine, died June 14 in Scania, Iraq, from wounds suffered on June 13 when improvised explosive devices detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment, Maine Army National Guard, Waterville, Maine.
For more information in regard to this release the media may contact the Joint Force Headquarters-Maine public affairs office at (207) 430-2151. | *******************************************************************************
vander177
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Richard K. Parker. 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 frredom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
Patriot Guard Ride Captain, Pennsylvania
American Legion Riders, Post 820
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Swaybar
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:20 AM |
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My Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Richard Parker.
Standing by to Honor this Maine Hero. |
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State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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ac57
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:22 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker 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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Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
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
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Medina,Ohio
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| 18 Jun 2007 5:23 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. RICHARD PARKER. |
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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."
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mburton
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Orono, ME
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:04 AM |
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| I offer my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. |
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Uffda
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:09 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. 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, Richard.
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. |
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Richcop
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New England Regional Captain
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:29 AM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Richard Parker for your sacrifice. My deepest condolences to Richard's family and friends. |
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jbm1955
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Jacksonville, Florida
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:50 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Richard Parker. 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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dynaglide
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Norfolk, MA
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:56 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the friends & family Of Sgt. Richard Parker. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for your service.
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Cruizer
Posts: 611
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:58 AM |
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| My condolences to Sgt. Parker's family, friends and unit. May the power that guides us all comfort you during this most difficult time. Standing by to honor this Maine hero. |
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Cruizer
US Army Retired
1972 ~ 1993
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 18 Jun 2007 6:59 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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MsgtPerry
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Kennebec County, Maine
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:08 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of Sgt Richard Parker,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Words can not convey the sorrow that is felt by all when one of America’s patriots has laid down their life so that others may enjoy the everyday freedoms that we take for granted. I for one will never forget the sacrifice made by one who strongly believed in, exemplified and committed their life to the very ideals that forged this nation and have kept it strong all these years. May God comfort you with his strength in this difficult time and may he grant eternal peace to our Nation’s patriot.
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Ride Captain, ME
"It is not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what is required."
~Sir Winston Churchill~
Some people dream of taking action...some talk about it...and others just do it. Where do you fit in? |
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:09 AM |
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| Sgt. Richard Parker, 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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"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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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:33 AM |
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God Bless Sgt Richard Parker, 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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Jharley48
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Franklin, Ma
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| 18 Jun 2007 7:51 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the Family and friends of Sgt Richard Parker. May he rest in Peace, A True American Hero.
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USAFX2 MOM
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Oxford County HOTH Norway, Maine
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| 18 Jun 2007 9:22 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Parker during this difficult time. You took an oath to protect our country & freedom and your sacrafice will never be forgotten. Standing by to honor this American Hero,
John & Bunny O'Leary
RC Oxford County
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semperpapa
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:01 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. Richard Parker for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:03 AM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. Thank you Richard for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.
Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy.
A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. Richard Parker, Maine Army National Guard. SGT. Parker, 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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sargie
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Northfield, Maine
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:22 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Parker. You are a true American Hero. Thank you for your sacrifice in the name of freedom. |
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mum2shadow
Posts: 259
Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 18 Jun 2007 10:33 AM |
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My sympathies on the loss of Sgt Parker. He will NEVER be forgotten.
Standing by to honor
God Bless Our Troops
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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gyocum
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
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Utah State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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Aranel
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| 18 Jun 2007 12:07 PM |
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| 18 Jun 2007 1:29 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Parker. We stand in awe of this American Hero. Richard will not be forgotten. |
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Freemont, NH
"Flags in hand we're called to attention
Shoulder to shoulder in quiet respect.
We represent a "Grateful Nation"
Here to Honor America’s Best."
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TMR
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| 18 Jun 2007 2:05 PM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt. Parker, for being willing to do just that.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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