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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jan 2008 4:15 PM |
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Updated 22 Jan 08 0804 est S Sturgis
These are firm plans, any changes I will notify you immediately.
Saturday, January 26 services will begin at 11:00 am. All PGR members please meet at the Church at 10:00 am for instructions and travel routes. The service will probably last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The service will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Manogue Drive in Reno.
The Gaul and Hawley families will be attending Sgt. Drakulich's services this Saturday to show support for each other. These families are so thankful for our efforts it is really incredible during this time of mourning that they thank us and wish us all a safe ride to attend the services.
Dave Burke
Northern Nevada Ride Captain
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update 20 JAN 08 harly69g
Sgt Sean Gaul, Reno, Nevada:
Saturday, January 26, 2008, services will begin at 11:00 am. The service will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Manogue Drive in Reno. All PGR members please meet at the Church at 10:00 am for instructions and travel routes. The service will probably last 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
If you have questions, contact the Northern Nevada Ride Captain, Dave Burke at burked@cccomm.net
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Updated 15 JAN 08 1741 MST by Zippy
The Sgt Sean Gaul mission is confirmed. The only details we are waiting for are the dates and places. Our Northern Nevada Ride Captain, Dave Burke is working with the respective CAO and he will share these details just as soon as they are available.
Sgt. Gaul's funeral may be as early as Saturday. Nothing is confirmed yet so please do not make travel plans based on this information.
We understand time is running short, but we go with the information we have.
Stormy
Nevada State Captain ________________________________________________________________
Updated 11 Jan 08 at 2258 ET by Cagerbob
The Nevada CAO has notified me that the family wishes our involvement in Sgt
Sean Gaul's mission in Reno, NV. Please post this as a mission. Details will
be forth coming. Our Northern Nevada Ride Captain, Dave Burke, will
coordinate mission details and I'll pass them on as we get closer to the
date/time.
By the way, Mr. Hawley said this was Sean's 5th combat tour. He served 2 tours in Afghanistan and 3 in Iraq.
He is our Nevada hero.
Stormy
Nevada State Captain.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 9 in Sinsil, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Killed were:
Spc. Todd E. Davis, 22, of Raymore, Mo.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier, 30, of Rutherford, Tenn.
Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul, 29, of Reno, Nev.
Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, 20, of Bend, Ore.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew I. Pionk, 30, of Superior, Wis.
Sgt. Christopher A. Sanders, 22, of Roswell, N.M.
For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Europe public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816 or 011-49-6221-57-8694. |
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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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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 11 Jan 2008 4:24 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Ssgt Sean Gual, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you Peace during this time of grieving. If invited the Patriot Guard Riders will be proud to stand and Honor this Great American Hero. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jan 2008 4:51 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul. Rest in Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 11 Jan 2008 5:23 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 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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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 11 Jan 2008 5:35 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul. The service and sacrifices 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
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Teddi bear
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 11 Jan 2008 5:56 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul. Thank you so much Sean, for serving our country.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: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 11 Jan 2008 6:02 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul 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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Wescoot2
Posts: 2991
Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 11 Jan 2008 6:17 PM |
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Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG. Sean Gaul. Speaking with his Father-in-law, I learned that Sean was truly a Soldier's..... Soldier.
Your watch is over now Sean, Stand down.....
With Respect,
Ed
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"In an age of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." George Orwell.
Cell 847-217-1862
If your gonna be One.....Be a BIG RED ONE
**Truth - You Can't Handle the TRUTH** X-Y-Z |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 11 Jan 2008 6:21 PM |
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Thank you SSgt. Gaul for your dedicated and honorable service and ultimate sacrifice in the protection of our homeland....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, may GOD bless you and comfort you during this 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: 3705
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Jan 2008 7:08 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Sean Gaul. 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 Toth
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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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 11 Jan 2008 9:11 PM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayer and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Sgt. Sean M. Gaul. The Ultimate Sacrafice he has made while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you as you bring your loved one home to his final resting place. |
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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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cagerbob
Posts: 6443
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 11 Jan 2008 9:25 PM |
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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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BHawk
Posts: 479
"Doc Hawk"
Assistant California
State Captain
Capitol Region
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| 11 Jan 2008 9:29 PM |
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US Army Veteran - 1st Infantry Division Vietnam 1965-1967 "Combat Medic"
"No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."
  
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Jan 2008 10:11 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Sean M. Gaul, U.S. Army / OIF. SSG. Gaul, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 Jan 2008 11:16 PM |
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Thank you SSG Sean M. Gaul 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 ease 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Jan 2008 12:35 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Sean M. Gaul. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. 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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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 12 Jan 2008 8:02 AM |
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We extend our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Sean Gaul. May God keep you and comfort you in your time of grief. SSG Gaul will always be remembered by a grateful nation as a true hero. May his dedication and sacrifice always be honored in the memories of Americans and all free people of the world. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
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T-Bone
Posts: 2787
Georgia
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| 12 Jan 2008 8:12 AM |
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| This is such a tragedy for all of America, friends and family of Sgt. Christophher A. Sanders, Sgt. 1st Class Mathew Pionk, Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul, Staff Sgt. Johathan K. Dozier, and Spc. Todd E. Davis, please accept my most humble and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved ones. We've lost 6 Great American heroes, 6 Brave Warriors who have given their life for our Freedom, paid the ultimate sacrifice for us so that we could continue to enjoy the freedoms and liberties that we so often take for granted. Thank you Soldier, Thank you for my Freedom, each and every one of you are True American Heroes and You Will Not Be Forgotten. Stand Down Soldier, Mission Completed.
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West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 12 Jan 2008 9:23 AM |
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SSG Gaul,
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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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 12 Jan 2008 10:51 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of SSgt Sean M. Gaul. My thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Sean. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 12 Jan 2008 11:41 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Sean M. Gaul 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 "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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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 12 Jan 2008 11:41 AM |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 12 Jan 2008 2:21 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of so many. His courageous sacrifice will never be forgotten!
SSG Sean Gaul, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfess warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 12 Jan 2008 6:15 PM |
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We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Sean M. Gaul. Thank You for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. You are a true American Hero.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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Raggs45
Posts: 62
Citrus Heights CA
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| 12 Jan 2008 8:38 PM |
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Shawne and I send our condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG Sean Gaul.
We are extremely grateful for the dedicated service this young man brought to our country.
Rest in peace, Sean, you will never be forgotten.
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