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Aranel 
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| 26 Sep 2007 1:08 PM |
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Updated 30 Sept 07 2029 S Sturgis
Funeral services for SSgt Zachary Tomczak will be held on October 3 at 11am at the Huron Arena.
They are having viewing at the Arena beginning at 10 a.m. Our staging area is at the WalMart on
Hwy 37 at the south end of Huron. WalMarts address is: 2791 Dakota Avenue South., Huron, SD.
The previous staging time was 0930, departing at 10 am. However, due to the viewing being held
beginning at 10am, we need to depart the staging area at 0930.
Internment will be held at St Martins Cemetery, which is located about 3-4 miles east of Huron. We
depart Huron on 21st St SE, go east until we cross the James River, and the cemetery will be on
the right (south) side of the road. If we have a lot of riders, most of our bikers will depart to the
cemetery during the funeral service to set up the flag line prior to the arrival of the motorcade. The
remaining bikes will travel with the motorcade to the cemetery.
We will have some flags there for those who do not have, but members are requested to bring flags
if they can for the flag lines at the arena and cemetery.
In the interest of safety, those of you who can travel on Tuesday and travel in the daylight are
Lance "SirLancelotSD"
State Captain, Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.PatriotGuard.org
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updated 29 Sept 07 ~ 1353cdt ~ oldiron
The wife and parents of SSgt Tomczak have requested the Patriot Guard to attend the services
for this American Hero. Services are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, at 11 a.m.
We will stage at the WalMart at the south end of Huron.
The WalMart address is: 2791 Dakota Avenue South It is located on Hwy 37 approaching Huron
from the south. There is no gas located there, but I understand the Coburns grocery store across
the street has food and gas. I recommend that members re-fuel their rides prior to the mission.
Staging at the WalMart is at 9:30 A.M. We will depart from there by 10 am to proceed to the site
of the services. That location is unknown at this time. We will also provide escort from the services
to the cemetary. Members are asked to please bring their own flags as we do not currently expect
to have flags available.
Members with questions or information, please contact me at sirlancelotsd@patriotguard.org. On
Tuesday night or Wednesday, I can be reached on my cellphone at 605-381-3725. Some of this
information is subject to change, so please keep an eye on this thread for possible changes.
Lance "SirLancelotSD"
State Captain, Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.PatriotGuard.org
SirlancelotSD@patriotguard.org
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Governor Michael Rounds has announced the death of another soldier from
South Dakota in the war on Terror. Sgt Zachary Tomczak, age 24, of Huron
was killed in Iraq on Tuesday, Sept 25. He served with the Army's 325th
Airborne
Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt Tomczak was serving on his fourth tour in Iraq.
Services for Tomczak will be held in Huron, but no date has been set.
Members are asked to please keep an eye on this thread for furthur
information
and updates. Tom Wright will be the Ride Captain on this mission if it
confirms.
Tom can be reached at wright@iw.net .
Tomczak is the 23rd service member with South Dakota ties to die in the
war.
An article about Zachary Tomzcak can be found in the Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
at the following link:
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS/70926038
Lance "SirLancelotSD"
State Captain, Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.PatriotGuard.org
SirlancelotSD@patriotguard.org
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No. 1156-07
September 26, 2007 |
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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.
Staff Sgt. Zachary B. Tomczak, 24, of Huron, S.D., died Sept. 25, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661. |
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dlinjerdal
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| 26 Sep 2007 1:14 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Sgt. Tomczak in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Zachary we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 26 Sep 2007 3:53 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak. Thank you, sir, for your service and your sacrifice. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 26 Sep 2007 5:38 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak during this very difficult time . We are forever 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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 26 Sep 2007 5:59 PM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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macduster
Posts: 132
NE Ohio
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| 26 Sep 2007 6:03 PM |
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We are so sadden to learn of the loss of another Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt Zachary Tomczak. Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will never forget.
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Wife to Navy Veteran/Ohio NG soldier
Daughter Korean War Veteran
Soldier's Angels
American Legion Post 58
VFW Auxiliary, Post 1055
Women Veteran's of America
AF Sgt's Association
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Sep 2007 6:03 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak. 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 26 Sep 2007 8:58 PM |
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Thank you Sgt Zachary Tomczak for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to help them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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sandra63
Posts: 736
Huntsville, Al
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| 26 Sep 2007 9:23 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Thank you for my freedom, I will be in prayer for the family. God bless you! |
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cycle47
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| 26 Sep 2007 9:40 PM |
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"Greater love has no man than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May you take pride in Sgt Tomczak's love for his country and his sacrifice for all of us. May none of us ever forget the the cost to your family for the freedom's we have. Thank you and may God bless your family.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 26 Sep 2007 9:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak, U.S. Army Airborne. Sgt. Tomczak, 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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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 26 Sep 2007 10:02 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Zachary Tomczak
You served our Country and for that, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May you forever Rest in Peace.
SEMPER-FI
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Sep 2007 5:46 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Zachary Tomczak. 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, Zachary.
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.
Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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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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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 27 Sep 2007 5:59 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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"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: 2227
Lisbon, NY
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| 27 Sep 2007 7:30 AM |
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Thank you Zachary, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Zachary Tomczak ................. 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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Chitown
Posts: 857
Leawood, KS
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| 27 Sep 2007 11:35 AM |
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I'm saddened to hear that we've lost this fine young American Soldier. Sgt Tomczak, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for helping to preserve our freedom and way of life. Rest in peace Zachary, your mission is complete. I'd like to add my sincere condolences to family and friends. May the good lord comfort you during your time of grief. |
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Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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milktoast
Posts: 3702
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 Sep 2007 4:38 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak. I can't put into words the debt I owe this brave hero. His fight for my freedom and his ultimate sacrifice will live on in my heart forever. |
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Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Sep 2007 6:00 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 Zachary is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SGT Zachary Tomczak, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 27 Sep 2007 9:42 PM |
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SGT Tomczak,
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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 28 Sep 2007 11:10 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Zachary Tomczak and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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| 28 Sep 2007 2:22 PM |
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| Thank you Zac for everything. I know that we went to school together, and hung out not so much, but you touched my life. you did everyone in school. I am so sad that this has happened, and just know that I will be there for your family. You were/are a great guy, and I will never forget you. Thank you again buddy. You will be missed dearly.
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| 28 Sep 2007 5:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt Zachary Tomczak. Thank you Zachary 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 and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.
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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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Son of Kor Vet
Posts: 11
Lakota Iowa
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| 29 Sep 2007 5:11 AM |
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Thank You Sgt Tomczak,
Your watch has ended and it is complete. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. Heaven inherited another hero while the mortals below enjoy for what you stood for. Now it is our turn to stand for you. Thank You Zach. |
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 29 Sep 2007 7:21 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. ZACHARY TOMCZAK. |
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 29 Sep 2007 3:33 PM |
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Thank you soldier for your honorable and dedicated service to our country....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero .... May GOD bless you during this difficult time....
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It's not how they died that made them a hero, but rather how they lived....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
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