Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Update 03 JAN 08 1106 cst Sandra
Mission Update for Sgt B.B. Portell as of 0515 (03 Jan 08).
Please Note: This will be an escort in inclement weather. Expect cages and dress accordingly. The escort is expected to be in excess of 15 miles through city traffic. Stay safe. R/C is Tiny Minton, whom I met at the Spencer Karol Mission in Palm Springs last October.
Flight Line Mission details: 1st part = MISSION COMPLETE
Church to Final Site Mission details
Date: Friday, 04 Jan 08
Time: 1100
Location: River Lakes Community Church, 4301 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield CA http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4301+Calloway+Drive,+Bakersfield,+CA+93312&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.848534,74.794922&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
ESCORT TO: Hill Crest Cemetery, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield 93306 (661)-366-5766 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=ad5&q=Hillcrest+Memorial+Park+Cemetery,+bakersfield,+ca&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
Ride Captain: Mike "Tiny" Minton (661) 203-9857.
Stage Time: 1000
KSU: 1030
Stage Point: HD Dealership at 35088 7th Standard Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
http://tinyurl.com/2qz4te
CAO: MSGT Dave Arnold
Contact #: (559) 408-9594
Email ARMYDAVE@ridefreekerncounty.com
This CAO is a fellow rider and encourages all to visit his Website www.ridefreekerncounty.com
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Have Flag, Will Fly
Have Wheels, Will Travel
Have Son, Carries S.A.W.
GrandPa, Suez 1956, Dad, Beirut 1983, Son Iraq 2006, 2007. Three Generations of Warriors in one lodge. Hau Hoka Hey Ya
1/1/1., USMC
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No. 1442-07
December 28, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 26 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire during dismounted combat operations.They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Capt. Rowdy J. Inman, 38, of Panorama Village, Texas.
Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, 27, of Bakersfield, Calif.
For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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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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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 28 Dec 2007 12:55 PM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Benjamin B. Portell and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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Schelly
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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FLBATFISH
Posts: 721
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:06 PM |
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| Im on this. Should hear from the CAO soon. |
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC ret.
So Cal Coordinator
There are a thousand things I'de rather do.
NONE are more important. |
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Chitown
Posts: 566
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:07 PM |
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Sgt Benjamin Portell,
Thank you for defending this great country. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten!
May the good lord comfort your family and friends during this terrible time. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR 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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mustang
Posts: 408
Laton, CA
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:16 PM |
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We will honor you, Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell!
May the family recieved the Lord's peace and grace in the coming days.
You have given all, Sir..You have made a difference for the good and the cause of Freedom.
May you rest in God's presence forevermore.
Standing by with Army flag...... |
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U.S. Army
Military Police
USAREUR '73-76
Patriot Guard Riders #119
American Legion Riders Post 23 Chaplain
Pony Express Messenger
*I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.*
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ac57
Posts: 1546
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:28 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell 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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Derek Davis
Posts: 20
Bakersfield, CA.
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:44 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Portell family. Thank you SGT. Portell for serving our country. You will not be forgotten. Standing by in Bakersfield. |
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U.S. Army Signal Corps. 8.79 to 8.83
Riding in honor of my Dad, CWO2 Larry Davis, 203rd RAC Hawkeyes, Viet Nam 9.66 to 6.70
and my Son, A1C Davis, 332d ECS Balad, Iraq |
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eastbay123
Posts: 222
Hayward, CA
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:48 PM |
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| Calif is on it |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
HaywardRealEstate@gmail.com |
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eastbay123
Posts: 222
Hayward, CA
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:49 PM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. Your loved one has left this world a better place through his service to our country. As a nation we owe you and your family a dept of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. Know that your loved one paid the ultimate price while serving his country will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you in this very sad time. |
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Rich Biddlecome
Cailf. State Captain
USN 1964-1969
HaywardRealEstate@gmail.com |
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basil
Posts: 48
Lake Isabella Ca.
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| 28 Dec 2007 1:52 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell,
I send my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one and the loss of one of our country's heroes.
Standing by |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 28 Dec 2007 2:37 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, U.S. Army / OIF. Sgt. Portell, 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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Commander Morgan
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| 28 Dec 2007 3:05 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Butchhd
Posts: 266
Anaheim, Ca.
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| 28 Dec 2007 3:31 PM |
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Sgt Portell,
Thank You for defending our great nation and our Freedoms. You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!!
You, your family and friends will be in our prayers. |
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Riding in Memory of my Grandfather, Travis L. Galyean, WWII Veteran;
Riding for my Dad, Bill Schmid, Vietnam Vet, Purple Heart Recipient, Mississippi PGR Member;
Riding for my Brother, Billy Schmid, active duty Air Force;
Sister in-law, Michelle Schmid, active duty Coast Guard;
Brother in-law, Rob Nelson, active duty Navy.
USMC, SGT, 9/80 ~ 1/88
Semper Fi
For God and Country
American Legion Riders
Vice President, Chapter 777,
San Bernardino, Ca
American Legion Post 291, Newport Beach Ca.
Patriot Guard Riders #93328
Standing by in Anaheim Ca.
Butch & Karen
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Floresjjj
Posts: 29
FILLMORE,CA
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| 28 Dec 2007 4:43 PM |
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To the Family of Sgt.Benjamin B.Potell I grive with you and pray along with you. God Bless Him we are very greatful for people like him.
Joe Flores
Fillmore,CA
CSC 2/33 SCOUT 3RD ARMOR DIV
1977-80
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tinyminton
Posts: 382
Asst State Capt. SoCal
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| 28 Dec 2007 4:51 PM |
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Rest in Peace Young Warrior
Ready to go in Tehachapi. |
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Tiny Minton
First Sergeant 701st Combat Ops Sqdn
Proud Member of the PGR |
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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Dec 2007 5:34 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell. Rest in Peace Hero. |
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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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bobmei
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Santa Clarita
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| 28 Dec 2007 5:40 PM |
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| I thank Sgt.Benjamin B.Potel and his family, for his service to this country. |
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“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” George Orwell |
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hbiker
Posts: 504
huntington beach
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| 28 Dec 2007 5:54 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Portell for your service to our country and dedication to freedom. Rest in peace warrior, you will not be forgotten. To all the family and friends of Sgt. Portell I send my heartfelt condolences. May the good Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
standing by in huntington beach
hbiker
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1279
Olympia, WA
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| 28 Dec 2007 6:10 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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dlinjerdal
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| 28 Dec 2007 6:23 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Sgt. Portell in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Benjamin 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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 28 Dec 2007 6:39 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Portell for your unselfish, honorable and valued service to our homeland ....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero .... may GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time....
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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....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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milktoast
Posts: 2483
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 28 Dec 2007 6:47 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin Portell. 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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james68
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| 28 Dec 2007 6:56 PM |
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this is Jim McClain, ride captain here in Las Vegas. We have formed a elite M/C Escort group of riders who are all vets. If you need our help let me know, "thewap2@hotmail.com.
We would be honored to offer our services to those who gave the ultimate. |
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DONATALIE
Posts: 78
Harrisburg, PA
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| 28 Dec 2007 10:02 PM |
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"THANK YOU" to both Heroes, for that is what you were in life, and will remain forever in death; HEROES. Americans sleep safer tonight because of men like you. Our nation is poorer, however, because two of her soldiers died today. To your families:
"I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom." Don and Natalie McCurdy, Harrisburg, PA
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I will stand with the Patriot Guard, until the Patriot Guard stand for me. (USMC-2111) |
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Mr.Black
Posts: 1296
Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 28 Dec 2007 10:26 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, who proudly served in the United States Army, my deepest and sincere condolences for your
loss of this great American Hero.
Benjamin's dedicated service in Iraq, will be remembered with the honor of his
commitment and his ultimate sacrifie.
Vaya Con Dios. |
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"What we do in life, echoes an eternity." |
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