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cagerbob 
Posts: 6795
Parma, Ohio
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| 29 Jul 2007 6:36 PM |
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It is with heavy heart that we bear the news of the passing of another member of the Greatest Generation. WWII Veteran Casimir John Pikora passed Saturday, 28 July 2007 in Leesburg, FL. He served as a 1st Sergeant in the Army Air Corps as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was stationed in England and was the recipient of several campaign medals along with a good conduct medal. His family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in his honor at funeral services for him in Leesburg.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30am on Wednesday, 01 August 2007 at:
St. Paul's Catholic Church
1330 Sunshine Ave
Leesburg, Fl
We will stage at the church.
Final Itinerary:
7:00am - Staging Begins
7:30am - Mission Brief
7:45am - Set Flag Line
There will be an escorted procession to:
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
where grave side services will take place and Military Honors will be rendered.
The Ride Captain for this Honor Mission is:
Wayne Howell (Wayne18)
wehowell18@hughes.net
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 6795
Parma, Ohio
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| 29 Jul 2007 6:38 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service. In one of our country's most dire hours, you answered the call to keep us free.
My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
Godspeed & God Bless. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Pinger
Posts: 2231
Lisbon, NY
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| 29 Jul 2007 6:41 PM |
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Thank you Casimir, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM..............I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikora, WWII Veteran and 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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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 29 Jul 2007 6:57 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of casimir John Pikora. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Another member of the Great Generation is lost....
Godspeed 1st SGT Pikora.....Godspeed...... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1695
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
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| 29 Jul 2007 7:01 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikora. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this difficult time.
Mr. Pikora, a grateful America thanks you for your service during one it's most difficult times. We owe the freedom we enjoy today to you and your generation. You will never be forgotten.
May you rest forever in peace sir... |
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Jul 2007 7:18 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. May you rest in Honored, eternal peace.
Standing down... |
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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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Wayne18
Posts: 914
Interlachen, Fl. Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Jul 2007 7:27 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikora. God Bless. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
Director ALR
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Florida Retreads
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Uffda
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Jul 2007 7:45 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikora, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Casimir.
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!
He will lead me through.
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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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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 29 Jul 2007 8:02 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CASIMIR JOHN PIKORA. |
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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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tbl5142
Posts: 160
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| 29 Jul 2007 8:13 PM |
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| Thank you TOP, Thank you for all you and your generation did. Our Country, ney, the WORLD, owes you a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices you and your generation made so we could choose our own destiny. A debt for which I can never repay. We salute you and wish you God Speed on your next journey. God Bless. and thank you for your selfless service. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7544
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 29 Jul 2007 8:15 PM |
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God Bless Casimir John Pikora, 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 there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I Salute You!
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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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Landmine
Posts: 490
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 29 Jul 2007 8:25 PM |
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May the family and friends of GREAT AMERICAN HERO, WWII US Army Air Corps veteran, First Sergeant Casimir John Pikora find comfort during this difficult time. Thank you, Casimir, for your sacrifices to keep us free. We will never forget you.
SEMPER FIDELIS, SOLDIER,
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John 'Landmine' Collins
USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
Western NC Regional Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stronger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Jul 2007 11:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Casimir John Pikora, U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII Veteran. Mr. Pikora, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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misdirection
Posts: 885
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| 30 Jul 2007 5:21 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Casimir Pikora. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I regret that I will not be able to make this mission, but rest assured I will be there in spirit.
Ride safe. |
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Michelle "misdirection" Lutrzykowski
*** If you don't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them. |
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ucraimx
Posts: 173
Huber Heights, OH
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| 30 Jul 2007 5:47 AM |
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The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to Casimir John Pikora, who answered his country's call and was there when it needed him.
I send my prayers and deepest condolences to the family and friends. I hope that the fact that he is an American hero and is honored by many around the world brings you some comfort in this time of loss.
I pray for safety and great weather conditions for my PGR family honoring this American Hero. |
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Mike A. Crain I, D.Min.
USAF 1995-1999, Wright Patterson Air Force Base
The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price...We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we are in a time when there are no heroes just don't know where to look.
- Ronald Reagan in his Inaugural Address
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wvhusker
Posts: 6059
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 30 Jul 2007 6:13 AM |
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Mr. Pikora,
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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Dawdy
Posts: 311
Central Florida Asst. State Captain
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| 30 Jul 2007 7:44 AM |
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To Jim & Glenna....as a personal friend of your's, we want to send our heartfelt condolences to both of you and also the rest of your family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
A greatful America will never forget the unselfish sacrifice you made during the Greatest time of need for your service, hence, you are from the Greatest Generation, 1st Sergeant Casimir John Pikora, your service to your country will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS
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The American Indian Knows What Happens When You Don't Secure The Borders.
"NUFF SAID"
US Navy - AMH 1971-1975 and AG 1980-1996 Retired |
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TMR
Posts: 3178
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Jul 2007 7:58 AM |
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| Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Pikora, for your service in protecting all of us. |
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chiefgene
Posts: 93
Ocala Florida
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| 30 Jul 2007 8:53 AM |
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Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikoray. Thank you for your dedicated service, you will not be forgotten. May God Bless You All.
Standing by in Ocala………..Chief Gene
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Two Turn'n, Two Burn'n, Balls to the wall, (Hope some of you have been there)
Time has passed ---and now there's grey hair---(BUT ONE THING FOR SURE A PGR MISSION WILL TAKE YOU BACK THERE)
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Pegleg
Posts: 2754
Corona, Ca
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| 30 Jul 2007 9:07 AM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Casimir John Pikora (WWII Veteran)
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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Jasper54
Posts: 7189
Columbus, Ohio
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| 30 Jul 2007 9:12 AM |
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| It is always with a heavy heart that I hear of the passing of another member of Americas Greatest Generation. These heroic young men and women answered their nations call to arms during one of her darkest times. May Mr Pikora's dedicated service and sacrafices in the defense of our nations freedom never be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with the Pikora family to offer His comfort and support 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 7246
Panama City, Fl.
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| 30 Jul 2007 9:55 AM |
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My deepest heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Casimir John Pikora.
A grateful nation mourns the passing of this member of the Greatest Generation. |
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James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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CMA Prayer Warrior
Posts: 470
Decatur, AL
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| 30 Jul 2007 12:37 PM |
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| Lord, please comfort and grant your peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family and friends of 1st. Sgt. Casimir John Pikora. Amen. This brave man answered the call of his country when the world needed him most to defend liberty and freedom. Pikora family, hold your heads high; you follow in the footsteps of a true red, white, and blue American hero. Take heart in that there are many Americans, many who have never met him, honoring 1st. Sgt. Pikora for his courage and his service to this nation. There are also many Americans, and again many who do not know Sgt. Pikora or your family, praying for you right now. Call upon the Lord and He will strengthen you during this time of great loss.
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Spec. 4, 91P20/91H20, US Army 1971 -1974
Christian Motorcyclists Association Prayer Warrior
1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.
PROUD AIRBORNE DAD...HOOAH! |
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bany1214
Posts: 39
Leesburg
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| 30 Jul 2007 1:05 PM |
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Thank you First Sergeant for your service to our great country. You were truly one of the saving heros of our great nation. May God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand.
My heart felt sympathies to Mr. Pikora's family and friends.
Standing by in Leesburg. |
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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men and women stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
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deltadog
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Mt Dora Fl.
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| 30 Jul 2007 1:28 PM |
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Another hero I never met.
Standing by in Mt Dora. |
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