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oldiron6 
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Updated 06 Jul 07 at 1630 cst by Wyldhog™
Update - Final Itinerary
Funeral Services will take place at 10:00am on Wednesday, 11 July 2007 at:
Espritu Santo Catholic Church
2405 Philippe Pkwy
Safety Harbor, FL
We will stage at the church.
8:00am Staging Begins
8:40am Mission Brief
9:00am Set Flag Line
There will be a procession of about seventy five miles to the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell for Interment Services and Military Honors after the funeral service for those who would like to ride. If you intend to participate, please remember to top off prior to arriving at the church.
Please bring your 3'x5' American Flag and join us in honoring Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi, a TRUE American HERO.
John Minch (slowpoke)
Florida Assistant State Captain
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updated 03 Jul 07 at 1005cdt ~ oldiron
We received email that was sent last night by Pfc. Rossi's brother Matt inviting the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in Honor of his brother and to protect the dignity of the funeral services. I have spoken with Matt this morning and with the Casualty Assistance Officer that is assigned to the family. The CAO confirmed that the entire family is onboard with the invitation.
We will post details as they become available. The preliminary indication is that Pfc. Rossi will be laid to rest at the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell. Services will most likely take place early next week.
Please keep Pfc. Rossi's family and friends in your prayers as we prepare to honor this true American Hero. Let's all take a moment to reflect on those who are willing to stand in harm's way as we celebrate our country's independence.
John Minch (slowpoke)
Florida Assistant State Captain
slowpoke@patriotguard.org
727-232-0578
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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.
Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi, 20, of Safety Harbor, Fla., died July 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
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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semperpapa
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 02 Jul 2007 5:15 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi 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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Frank "Semperpapa"
"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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Pinger
Posts: 2231
Lisbon, NY
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| 02 Jul 2007 5:24 PM |
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Thank you Jonathan, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM..........I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc.Johathan M Rossi, a HERO |
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 Jul 2007 5:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. 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, Jonathan.
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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Twowheeler
Posts: 599
Largo, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:38 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan Rossi. Thank you, Jonathan, for your heroic service to our nation.
Standing by in Largo.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:42 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 Jonathan is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand down, PFC Jonathan M. Rossi, your mission is now complete, may you rest in eternal peace.
Standing by in Bonita Springs...
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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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SEYYES
Posts: 287
Jupiter, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:49 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and the friends mourning the loss of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. May god shed comfort and understanding upon this family. Thank you soldier for your service and the ultimate sacrifice you have made.
Standing by in Jupiter FL.... |
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Dale Graham
Proud Member of US Military Vets MC - TreasureCoast Chapter - C4
PGR - FL State Assistant Captain - South Florida
PGR - Ride Captian - South Florida Team
SEYIYES - AKA SEY
SEYYES on PGR Forums
Jupiter Florida
US Navy 1982-1988 VP31, NAS Moffett Field, VAQ-134, NAS Whidbey Island, CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7544
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:49 PM |
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God Bless Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi, 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7189
Columbus, Ohio
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:52 PM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of PFC Rossi. His service and sacrafice must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold and comfort you during this time of sorrow. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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catbrooks
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Lake Mary, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:56 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of your dear Johnathan, will remain in your heart forever. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you as he watched over his country in life.
Pfc. Jonathan Rossi, our world is a safer place because of brave and 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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FMHGB
Posts: 786
Orlando area
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| 02 Jul 2007 6:59 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Rossi, May you rest in peace HERO. |
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mohawk5665
Posts: 265
RIDE CAPTAIN - S. FL. TEAM west palm beach
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| 02 Jul 2007 7:33 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. His stand for freedom will not be in vain. We will keep in our hearts his sacrifice for our country and carry on his mission. May God be with all of our soldiers on the front lines |
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IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS THEN STAND IN FRONT OF THEM
MOHAWK
ENFORCERS MC MOTHER CHAPTER
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 02 Jul 2007 7:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi, U.S. Army. Pfc. Rossi, 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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Drem
Posts: 2869
Jacksonville, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 7:57 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. Looking skyward, Pfc. Rossi I thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have paid for your Country. You will not be forgotten, stand down your mission is complete.
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher and
Clair C. "Doc" Chaffin WWII Veteran
In Memory of my Dad and his Brothers:
Ralph A. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Allan R. Terreault Sr
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Edwin S. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Paul E. Terreault
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137
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johnden
Posts: 692
Deltona, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 8:42 PM |
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My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Rossi. May you always remember Jonathan is an American Hero, who gave his life for our freedom. Rest in peace Johnathan.
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The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. ~Thomas Campbell
John, SMSgt, USAF (Ret) |
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mailman
Posts: 24532
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Jul 2007 8:47 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Jonathan M. Rossi. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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rboff
Posts: 123
St Pete, FL
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| 02 Jul 2007 9:42 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pfc Rossi.
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Boff USN(ret)
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873)
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oldiron6
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| 03 Jul 2007 1:06 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of this Hero. May God hold and protect those they loved and those that loved them in this time of sorrow and grant them peace and comfort.
We mourn the loss of another defender of our freedom and thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. Greater Love has no man than to give his life for another. We owe this protector of the Rights and Liberty of the greatest Nation on Earth a debt of gratitude for their dedication to the preservation of our freedom.
Edward L Barrett
Assistant State Captain - PGR
Rowlett, Texas
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1695
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
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| 03 Jul 2007 2:37 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Pfc. Rossi, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You shall ever be forgotten. We mourn the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace...
To my Brother and Sister Patriot Guard Riders, we will be working on making contact with the Army's Casualty Assistance Officer this morning to determine whether or not our presence at services for this Hero is within the family's wishes.
Please keep Pfc. Rossi's family and friends in your prayers. |
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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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NobleEagle
Posts: 38
Seminole, FL
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| 03 Jul 2007 3:28 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Rossi. Standing by in Seminole. |
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NobleEagle
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
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Snowhite
Posts: 1514
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 03 Jul 2007 3:43 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. 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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LiLBrudder
Posts: 139
Eastman, GA
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| 03 Jul 2007 4:02 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends. We are proud of all our heros and saddened at their loss. |
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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 03 Jul 2007 4:12 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Jonathan.....Godspeed.....
I've been contacted by the family and we have been invited to honor this Hero.
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Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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Wayne18
Posts: 914
Interlachen, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jul 2007 4:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi. God Bless. Rest easy Soldier, job well done. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
Director ALR
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vander177
Posts: 4739
Vandergrift, PA
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| 03 Jul 2007 5:24 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Jonathan M. Rossi. 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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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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