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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4688
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:11 PM |
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updated 17 OCT 07 1709 pdt by Zippy
Edmund and Candis Martin have graciously invited the Patriot Guard
Riders to attend the services of their son, 1LT Thomas Martin, US
Army, USMA 2005. Please make plans to honor this fallen hero and keep
Lt. Martin's family, friends and community in your heart and prayers.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today (10/15/07) the death
of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin, 27, of Ward, Ark., died Oct 14 in
Al Busayifi, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his
unit using small arms fire during combat operations. He was
assigned to 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
San Antonio Itinerary -
21 Oct 2007 Visitation - 1800 -2000, Porter Loring, 2102 N. Loop 1604
East (@ Gold Canyon Dr.)
22 Oct 2007 Services - 1100, University United Methodist Church, 5084
De Zavala Ave.
Additional services will be held in Ward, Ark. and internment at West Point.
San Antonio staging information will be posted as soon as available.
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carrington
Patriot Guard Riders
Deputy State Captain
www.patriotguard.org
carrington@PatriotGuard.org
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It was brought to my attention this morning that the service for Lt Martin will be held in Texas since this has been his home for several years.
I have notified the Texas SC by email and gave him the CAO contact as well.
Respectfully
Gerald Gaines
Ar. St. Capt.
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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.
1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin, 27, of Ward, Ark., died Oct 14 in Al Busayifi, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army, Alaska public affairs office at (907) 384-1542. |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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sig22
Posts: 3178
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:23 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Thomas.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1932
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:40 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of 1st Lt. Martin in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Thomas 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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cchii
Posts: 732
Cliff (Mug) Hall Exeter, MO
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:41 PM |
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| Our deepest condolances to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. It didn't pass without notice and will never be forgotten. |
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Assistant State Captain - Missouri
Help On The Home Front Coordinator - Missouri
US ARMY 72 to 78 - 63C, 63F, 11E
417-847-7301
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VBliberty
Posts: 121
NW Arkansas
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:43 PM |
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Upon the hearing of another Arkansan giving his all I write this with heavy heart. Your son and mine are with the same parent unit. Our hearts and prayers go to you and yours in this time of sorrow. May you be assured that Lt. Martin served with HONOR!! His duty on this earth is complete, he is now in the hands of the provider, his tour is over. May you be comforted to know that he served his family and country with HONOR, and his memory will never pass.
May you be blessed by family and strangers as you go through this difficult time.
Me and Grand-ma "T" |
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Chief Reed
MMC(SW) U.S.N.
VFW life Member
PGR
http://www.pgrofarkansas.com
For Those who did not return!! |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1932
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| 15 Oct 2007 4:49 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of 1st. Lt. Martin in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Thomas 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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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1093
Rochester, NY
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| 15 Oct 2007 5:20 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of !st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
1st Cavalry Dad
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 15 Oct 2007 5:22 PM |
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| I wish to express my most sincere prayers and offer my condolences to the family and friends of 1st. Lt. Thomas M. Martin. His service and Supreme Sacrafice made in the defense of our nation must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you during this difficult time. |
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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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Big-Colt
Posts: 1204
Arkansas State Captain
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| 15 Oct 2007 5:33 PM |
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It is heart breaking that we have now lost another one of our Hero's. Lt Martin, Thank you for your service and for the sacrifice you have made Bro. Your tour is now over and we have your back. May you now Rest in Peace our Brother. and know that you will never be forgotten.
My most Heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Brave Soldier and Hero.
Arkansas is Standing by. |
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Gerald Gaines
AR. State Captain
geraldgaines@patriotguard.org
501 - 230 - 0156
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navysis
Posts: 144
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| 15 Oct 2007 5:38 PM |
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Thank You for your service in defending & protecting our freedoms. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. May God Bless your loved ones and provide them comfort. You will always be a HERO. Standing by to Honor.
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 302
West TN Asst State Captain, Oakland, TN
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| 15 Oct 2007 5:53 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Lt. Thomas Martin, we pray that you can find the peace and understanding at this time of your great loss. Thomas was a soldier and a hero to us all. Now that his tour has ended, please know that Tennessee is standing by to honor his ultimate sacrafice. May God grant you comfort and understanding. |
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1995, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 15 Oct 2007 6:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 1Lt. Thomas M. Martin, U.S. Army Airborne. 1Lt. Martin, 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: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 15 Oct 2007 6:49 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 Thomas 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, 1LT. Thomas M. Martin, , your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 15 Oct 2007 6:53 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin, thank you so much Thomas for serving our country, and for my freedom. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your family and friends. |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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ac57
Posts: 1546
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 15 Oct 2007 7:13 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin 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
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
Posts: 2575
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 15 Oct 2007 7:23 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 Iraq?" 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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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 15 Oct 2007 8:13 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. 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, Thomas.
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. |
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luvspooge
Posts: 625
Alaska
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| 15 Oct 2007 8:15 PM |
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Big-Colt and I have been communicating back and forth and are awaiting word. Please check back for more information.
Standing by in Alaska.... for my Soldiers. |
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“The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded that you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.”
Colin Powell
"Standing for what you believe in, doesn't constitute anything other then you are strong."
Those who believe in censorship, should first censor themselves from the public.
Christine Mahnken
Alaska State Captain
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chaneyja
Posts: 26
Jonesboro AR
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| 15 Oct 2007 8:32 PM |
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| IN HONORE ET DIGNITATE.
Jack D. Chaney, SGT. USAF Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Wash DC. 1967-1971 |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4094
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 15 Oct 2007 9:33 PM |
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Thank you 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin 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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Glen Owsley
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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Oct 2007 9:56 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 15 Oct 2007 10:19 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M. Martin. Thank you, sir, for your service and sacrifice. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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TAFreeman
Posts: 234
Riverside, CA - Portland, OR
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| 16 Oct 2007 12:42 AM |
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1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin,
Thank You, Thomas, for your honorable and dedicated service to our Country. You are a brave man and a Hero.
We will not forget the sacrifice you made to protect our freedom and way of life.
You took up a responsibility so many are not willing to and for that we are all in your debt,
for our Country, our Freedom, and our way of life. Thank you, again, Sir.
Stand down Soldier, your mission is complete and well done.
I appreciate you and you will not be forgotten.
I'll stand your Flag Line, in spirit, from Oregon.
Rest in Peace as the true Hero you are deserves.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin.
Thomas is one of America's Heroes and he will not be forgotten.
May God help you though this difficult time.
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Thank you to all those that have served, are serving now and those that will in the future serve our Country . You are all Heros and are appreciated, thought of, and prayed for.
Todd A. Freeman
Former USAF
Marine Dad - OOHRAH!
05 GL1800 GoldWing (my 3rd Jet)
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wvhusker
Posts: 4998
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 16 Oct 2007 5:36 AM |
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1LT Martin,
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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milktoast
Posts: 2483
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 16 Oct 2007 6:36 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Thomas Martin. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"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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