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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Jan 2008 3:25 PM |
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Updated 08 Jan 08 at 2303 ET by Cagerbob
We have been invited to celebrate the life, and honor the sacrifices of Specialist Joshua R. Anderson, (Promoted Posthumously) of Jordan MN. Specialist Anderson died January 2nd 2008 of wounds received when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Kamsasia Iraq.
Visitation, Thursday January 10th at the Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan MN
Funeral, Friday, January 11th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan MN
This will be a 3 part mission beginning Thursday, January 10th 2008 with Visitation at the Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan MN. Jordan is just down Hiway 169 south of Minneapolis, in Scott County.
Thursday, January 10th.
Staging for the Metro Area will be in the parking lot between Super American and Blockbuster Video at 169 and Marschall Rd in Shakopee, at 12:30 PM We will leave the staging area at 12:45 PM and travel the short distance to the final staging area on Water Street, to the West of Hiway 21, between Varner and Rice St. in Jordan. Briefing at 1:30PM next to the Gazebo on Water St. We will assemble the Flag Line at 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. If you can not make it at 2:00 Please feel free to come down to Jordan after work and join us in honoring Specialist Anderson.
Please bring your 3 X 5 Ft flag and anything you may require for the time you will be there, forecast is for snow with a high around 29. Since this is the forecast no motorcycles Please. We are there to honor the ultimate sacrifice paid by an American Hero, not to enjoy a motorcycle ride. Please dress for the weather, we will have a place to warm up but our main mission requires us to be out side.
RCIC: "Kingpin" John Redfield
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Friday, January 11th
We will stage in the same place in Shakopee for the Funeral In the parking lot between Super America and Blockbuster Video at 169 and Marschall Rd.8:30AM. We will leave Shakopee at 8:45 AM and travel to the final staging area in Jordan for the Funeral at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan MN. Parking in Jordan will be on 2nd and 3rd Streets between Rice and 21 (Broadway) Briefing will be in the parking lot of the abandoned school across Hiway 21 from the St John the Baptist Catholic Church at 9:00 AM.
We will form the Flag Line immediately following the briefing, and man the flag line until approximately 12:30PM. More details will be available at the briefing.
RCIC: "Kingpin" John Redfield
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Interment is on Monday January 14th at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Monday 14 January 2008
1100 - Stage IKEA parking lot (Mall of America)
1130 - Briefing
1140 - (NLT) Depart for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
1200 - (NLT) Stage Gate 2 Assemble Area 3 Fort Snelling National Cemetery
1215 - Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery
1300 - Est Dismissed
RCIC: Indian John
REMEMBER:
Your 3x5 American Flag's
Dress According To The Weather Forecast
You WILL Need To Be Self Sufficient
Thank you!!
"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
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Updated 7 Jan 08 2223 cst Ladynighthawk
Preliminary Information
Patriot Guard Riders:
We have been invited to celebrate the life, and honor the sacrifices of Specialist Joshua R. Anderson, (Promoted Posthumously) of Jordan MN. Specialist Anderson died January 2nd 2008 of wounds received when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Kamsasia Iraq.
Visitation, Thursday January 10 th at the Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan MN
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Funeral, Friday, January 11 th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan MN
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EST.)
This will be a 3 part mission beginning Thursday, January 10th 2008 with Visitation at the Ballard Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan MN. Jordan is just down Hiway 169 south of Minneapolis, in Scott County. Staging for the Metro Area will be in the parking lot between Super American and Blockbuster Video at 169 and Marschall Rd in Shakopee, times to be determined Thursday January 10 th. We will leave the staging area at (tbd) and travel the short distance to the final staging area in Jordan. (Final Staging Area will be determined and posted tomorrow, Tuesday, evening) We will assemble the Flag Line until 8:00 PM. If you can not make it at 3:00 Please feel free to come down to Jordan after work and join us in honoring Specialist Anderson. More details will be posted Tuesday evening.
Friday we will stage in the same place in Shakopee for the Funeral In the parking lot between
Super America and Blockbuster Video at 169 and Marschall Rd. Times to be determined. We will leave Shakopee and travel to the final staging area in Jordan for the Funeral at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan MN. (Final staging area to be determined and posted tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. Visitation starts at 10:00 AM.
Interment is on Monday January 14th at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Details on the Interment will post Tuesday Evening. Indian John will be RCIC for the Internment.
Thank you!
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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Updated 05 Jan 08 at 2050 cst Sandra
The Patriot Guard has been invited to attend services for PFC Joshua R. Anderson, who was killed in action in Iraq on 2 JAN 08.
PFC Anderson is a hero of our country and we will honor him as such.
Ride Captain In Charge will be John "Kingpin" Redfield.
Any questions regarding this mission should be addressed to him at metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro Area Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders - Minnesota
www.mnpatriotguard.org
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No. 0012-08
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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. Joshua R. Anderson, 24, of Jordan, Minn., died Jan 2 in Kamasia, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479.
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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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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 04 Jan 2008 3:27 PM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Joshua R. Anderson 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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LTCAnderson12
Posts: 261
Staten Island, NY
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| 04 Jan 2008 3:39 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, loved ones and friends of Private First Class Anderson. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved US Army Warrior will never be forgotten. May our Hero rest in peace. |
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"Colonel Lee"
SRC Region 8 NY (NYC)
“The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.” (Unknown) |
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BirdieMN
Posts: 850
Woodbury, MN
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| 04 Jan 2008 3:44 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of PFC Joshua Anderson. Know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will always remember him as a hero of our country.
May God bring you comfort in this difficult time and welcome Joshua into His kingdom. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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calamityjane
Posts: 2104
brooklyn park mn
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| 04 Jan 2008 4:05 PM |
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to the family and friends of PFC Joshua R Anderson my deepest condolences. thank you Joshua for your services to our country. you will never be forgotten. the gates of heaven opens to let another hero pass thru.
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was.
~~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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T-Bone
Posts: 2247
Georgia
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| 04 Jan 2008 4:14 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson, 6th Squadron, 8th Calvary Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Divison, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. PFC. Joshua R. Anderson is a True American Hero who gave his all for his country and our freedom. Thank you Sir for your service to our Country, and thank you for the Freedom and Liberties that I have today, I owe that to you and all those who serve. I Salute You Joshua, You Will Not Be Forgotten!
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4477
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 04 Jan 2008 4:15 PM |
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God Bless Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson, 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. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I will be standing there 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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milktoast
Posts: 2483
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 04 Jan 2008 4:48 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua Anderson. 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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sig22
Posts: 3178
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 04 Jan 2008 4:50 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Joshua.....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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 04 Jan 2008 5:18 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Pfc. Anderson, may GOD bless you 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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ac57
Posts: 1546
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 04 Jan 2008 5:19 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson 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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Jan 2008 5:27 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Joshua R. Anderson. 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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ral
Posts: 88
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| 04 Jan 2008 5:36 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Anderson. Thank you for your service Joshua. Standing by in west central Minnesota. |
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aoop
Posts: 2575
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 04 Jan 2008 6:41 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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live2ride55
Posts: 82
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 04 Jan 2008 6:46 PM |
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To the Anderson Family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathies in your time of grief; Joshua's sacrifice in protecting our way of life will not be forgotten. He is a true hero. I hope your family may find comfort in knowing that this nation grieves at his loss and yet is proud of his courage, his service to country and for making the ultimate sacrifice. May you find peace in knowing that Joshua has now returned home.
God Bless you all!
To Pfc. Joshua Anderson.... I thank you for your courage, your service to country and for your ultimate sacrifice. I will proudly stand in honor of you. May God bless! |
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Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Jan 2008 6:54 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson. 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, Joshua.
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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yeoldwoodshop
Posts: 69
KINGSFORD HEIGHTS INDIANA SRC NC IN PGR
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| 04 Jan 2008 7:03 PM |
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To the Anderson Family,
please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss and our countrys loss of another great hero. We can only thank him and you for your sacrifice that enable us to live the life of freedom that we do. Rest in peace now my brother as we have the watch!
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 04 Jan 2008 7:21 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Joshua R. Anderson, U.S. Army / OIF. PFC. Anderson, 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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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 04 Jan 2008 8:57 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
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OLD1
Posts: 38
Fargo, N.D. Assistant State Captain
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| 04 Jan 2008 8:58 PM |
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Joshua, your unselfish commitment and sacrifice to give us the freedoms we have each day, will not be forgotten. You are a true hero. May God give family and friends strength during this time of grief and sadness.
Respectfully David K. Pagel
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 04 Jan 2008 9:24 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 Joshua 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, PFC Joshua R. Anderson, 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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KawTipper
Posts: 30
Stewart,MN
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| 04 Jan 2008 11:05 PM |
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sailordoc
Posts: 937
Woodbury, MN
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| 04 Jan 2008 11:24 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Joshua Anderson.
Private First Class Anderson was a U.S. Army Combat Medic. Thank you for your service and rest in peace, Doc. |
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
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semperpapa
Posts: 1324
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 05 Jan 2008 12:54 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson 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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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red 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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DONATALIE
Posts: 78
Harrisburg, PA
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| 05 Jan 2008 4:22 AM |
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"Thank You" Pfc. Anderson, for your service, and ultimate sacrifice. I know in my heart that my family and I are safe and free because of young Soldiers like you, putting your lives on the line. Mere words can not express the depths of my gratitude and admiration. Rest easy now, Soldier, your mission is complete. Now its time for US to do ours. To your family:
"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 he 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." |
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