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ladynighthawk 
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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Updated 06 Feb 08 at 1445 Cst by Sandra
The family of Sgt. Michael R Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, AR, invites the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in honor of his memory and sacrifice.
Funeral and interment at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday, Feb 7, 2008.
A memorial service will be conducted at his home parish following the service at ANC:
Saturday, 1030 am, Feb 9, 2008
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
7000 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR
STAGING: 0900 in the NW corner of the church parking lot for a LARGE flagline only. No escort is currently planned. Lots of flags will be on hand.
NOTICE: Be informed that your EXTREME patience may be called for. Please bring all the resolve you can muster and do what you do best. This service will be fully supported with NLR PD and FD's.
Tim "Grumpy" Mistric grumpy4@centurytel.net will serve as RC.
Map and Obit links to follow on a subsequent post.
Respectfully,
Mark Taylor
AR Asst. State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders _______________________________________________________________________________ Submitted with permission of the Funeral Home
Sgt.
Michael R. Sturdivant, age 20, of Conway, Arkansas, died on
January
22, 2008, from
wounds sustained when his vehicle rolled over
during convoy operations in Kirkuk, Iraq, in
support of the Global War on Terrorism. He was born on March 9,
1987, in Mission
Viejo, California, and was
a trained Civil Affairs Sergeant assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion in North
Little Rock.
Sturdivant received his high school education through the home
school program. In 2004, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.
However, he chose to enlist into the U.S. Army Reserve for six years
while concurrently attending Pulaski Technical College in Little
Rock. Two
years later, he transferred to the University of Central
Arkansas in Conway where he
studied mathematics.
Sturdivant joined the U.S. Army Reserve on March 29,
2005, and,
following basic training, attended the Special Warfare Training Center at Fort Bragg, North
Carolina, as the
youngest soldier to attend and graduate from there.
His first and only unit of assignment
was the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, North Little Rock, a subordinate
unit of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
Command (Airborne), headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He was mobilized in November 2006 and deployed with the battalion
shortly thereafter and was scheduled to complete his deployment and
return home to the United
States less
than two weeks prior to his death.
Sturdivant’s military schools include Basic Combat Training, Civil
Affairs Specialist Course, Warrior Leadership Course, Combat Lifesaver
Course and the IED Defeat Course.
His military awards included two Army
Achievement Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, a Good Conduct Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device,
NCO Professional Development Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon. He was
posthumously awarded the Bronze Star.
In his civilian life, Sturdivant was a full-time college student and
an active participant in the Boy Scouts of America, where he attained
to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a very devout, prayerful and
faithful Catholic and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
in North
Little Rock.
Sgt. Sturdivant is survived by his
parents, Steve and Cheryl Sturdivant; by four brothers: Andrew, Daniel,
Samuel and Nathaniel; and by his sister, Rachael, all of Bonner, Montana.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday,
February 7, 2008, at 12 noon at St.
Agnes Catholic Church, 1914 N.
Randolph Street in Arlington, Virginia, by Rev.
James P. West, with burial to follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
A Memorial Mass will be offered for Sgt. Sturdivant on Saturday,
February 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at his
home parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John
F. Kennedy Boulevard, North
Little Rock, with
Rev. James P. West presiding. Local Arrangements by North
Little Rock Funeral
Home, 1921 Main,
758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com
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No. 0058-08
January 23, 2008 |
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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.
Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, Ark., died Jan. 22 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command at (910) 689-3199.
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 23 Jan 2008 6:11 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. 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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PGR NY HOTH Director
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CarlS
Posts: 3641
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Michael Sturdivant. May God give you consolation, strength and comfort as you walk this dark road. You and America have lost a hero.
Sgt Sturdivant, thank you for serving this great nation and defending our freedoms and freedoms of others. Godspeed and rest in peace, Sergeant. Mission complete. |
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US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:14 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Michael R. Sturdivant. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget.
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
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milktoast
Posts: 3703
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:19 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Sturdivant. 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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busyblonde
Posts: 722
Bessemer City, NC
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:35 PM |
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| Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, Thank You for your service to our great nation. My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael Sturdivant. He is truly AN AMERICAN HERO, who will never be forgotten. May God bless you and comfort you during your time of sorrow. |
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NostalgiaBoy
Posts: 36
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:37 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and frinds of Sgt. Sturdivant.Thank you sir for your service to this country and the ultimate sacrifice you made. You will not be forgotten! |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 23 Jan 2008 7:58 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 comfort in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever.
Sgt. Michael Sturdivant, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless 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
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 23 Jan 2008 8:17 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Sturdivant for your honorable service and ultimate sacrifice for our freedom ....
To the family and friends of this hero, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 23 Jan 2008 8:27 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. 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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areallyniceguy
Posts: 834
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| 23 Jan 2008 8:37 PM |
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My family and i send our prayers and condolences to the friends and family of this American Hero, May the Lord give you peace and comfort in this difficult time, Thank you Sgt. Sturdivant, for my freedom it will not be forgotten.
RJ
South West Missouri
Ride Captain
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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Jan 2008 9:37 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant 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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Richcop
Posts: 517
New England Regional Captain
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| 23 Jan 2008 9:52 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant for your service and sacrifice. My deepest condolences to Michael's family and friends. |
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mlmsan 
Posts: 6976
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 23 Jan 2008 9:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Michael R. Sturdivant, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, your mission is complete. Job well done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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navydavy
Posts: 202
Los Alamitos, California
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| 23 Jan 2008 11:18 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Michael for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Sgt Michael R. Sturdivant for your service to our country, and your ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young brother.
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United States Navy 1982 - 1993
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 23 Jan 2008 11:20 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt.Michael R. Sturdivant, Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Former Deputy )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Posts: 287
Staten Island, NY
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| 24 Jan 2008 3:34 AM |
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| To the family, loved ones and friends of Sergeant Sturdivant, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I also offer my profound gratitude, respect and admiration for the professionalism, courage, commitment and selfless service he displayed while proudly serving our Nation. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved Paratrooper will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. |
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Region 8 NY (NYC)
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Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Jan 2008 4:58 AM |
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| I wish to express my sincere prayers and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. The Ultimate Sacrafice he has 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 comfort you as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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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.
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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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ron.jenningsjr
Posts: 30
Beckley, WV currently on mission in Iraq
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| 24 Jan 2008 5:02 AM |
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I would like to express me deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion for their lost. I have had close relations with the Battalion here in Iraq due in essence to my job, with the loss of any life is hard, but this really hit home. I hope that the family can find comfort during this time. Even though Michael had more to give and receive in his life, he gave the ultimate sacrifice for the friend of this country.
May God comfort and keep all that seek him
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SSG, WVARNG
111th Eng Bde
Mountaineers Are Free
Riding with Respect for my Grandfather SGT Lowery B Jennings, US Army Air Corps, WWII POW
Also for my friend Craig Dorsey, EMT, killed in the line of duty by a gas explosion in Ghent, WV |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 24 Jan 2008 6:18 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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NoWorries
Posts: 1424
Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 24 Jan 2008 6:22 AM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Sturdivant, please know that we hold your soldier in the highest regard as an American Hero. Your loss has not gone unnoticed and it is not in vain.
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Canyon Shearer
Mentor Team Member
Red White and Blue Book Coordinator
noworries88@gmail.com
928-606-6906Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
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KenMcspadden
Posts: 26
Batesville, AR
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| 24 Jan 2008 6:37 AM |
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Ride in memory of my Dad, USAF MSgt. (Ret) Doyle McSpadden (1936-2002)
Ride in Honor of my nephew who is in the USMC, LCpl Chris McSpadden who's stationed in Afganastan now with the 2nd Marine Division and did a tour in Iraq. |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 24 Jan 2008 6:50 AM |
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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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Wonder Lake, IL
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant,. 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, Michael.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Jan 2008 7:13 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant. 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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