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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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[i]updated 5 Feb 08, 19:25 mst by Wags
Updated 06 Feb 08 at 1510 CST by Sandra[/i]
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In a change from the information posted below, all the services for this Hero, SPC Christopher J. West, are to be conducted on 20 February, 2008. [/quote]
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There will be an Honor Flag Line during private services at Murphy's Funeral Home, followed by a mounted escort to ANC, and an Honor Line during ANC graveside services at approximately 1300 hours.[/quote]
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Staging: 1000 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va[/quote]
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Flag Line: 1015 hrs Private services[/quote]
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Honors: 1150 hrs Preparation to escort[/quote]
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Escort: 1200 hrs To ANC Admin Bldg[/quote]
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Services: 1300 hrs ANC graveside[/quote][/quote]
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Ride Captain: TBD (contact the undersigned in the interim)[/quote]
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Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome, as always[/quote]
Large Mounted Flags for the transit / escort from staging to ANC (furled on arrival)[/quote]
NO Large Handheld flags for Services (per ANC request)[/quote]
No Military ID/gear requirements for this mission[/quote]
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Remember, we are to Stand Tall and Silent in Honor of this Hero.[/quote]
If you cannot join us, take a moment of silence at 1300 hours to remember our loss.[/quote][/quote]
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Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!![/quote]
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain[/quote]
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David "SilverBack" Slone[/quote]
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery[/quote]
www.patriotguard.org [/quote]
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799 [/quote]
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923[/quote]
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THIS IS A CONFIRMED ANC MISSION! (No other missions planned)
The family of SPC Christopher J. West has graciously invited the PGR to participate in the final mission of their Hero son. Christopher is to be buried in the hallowed grounds for Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) - as befits an American Hero who gave his all for his grateful country. Burial at ANC will be on Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 at approximately 1300 hours. It will be preceded by a family-only viewing on 19 February, and a Memorial Service at Murphy's Funeral Home in Arlington, VA on 20 February, prior to a procession to ANC for final services.
PGR will mount an Honor Flag Line for both the family-only viewing and the Memorial Services, will provide a mounted escort for the last journey of the Hero from the funeral home to ANC, and will proudly Stand in Honor at the graveside service.
It will take a while for the final times, etc to be firmed up, at which time a PGR mission plan will be published here,
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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We have contacted the CAO and are awaiting permission from the family to attend the services of SPC Christopher J. West, 26, Arlington, TX.
Please pray for Christopher and his family.
Stand Tall & Silent, *********************************************************************************
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No. 0098-08
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. West, 26, of Arlington, Texas, died Feb. 4 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered on Feb. 3 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.
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milktoast
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| 05 Feb 2008 4:44 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Christopher West. 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
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 05 Feb 2008 5:03 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. West 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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 05 Feb 2008 5:14 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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mailman
Posts: 21756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Feb 2008 5:28 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Christopher J. West. Rest in Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 05 Feb 2008 5:34 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. Please know that you are not alone, a grateful and proud nation mourns with you.
SPC Christopher West, 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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| 05 Feb 2008 5:34 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Christopher West, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences ... words are never enough when a hero is laid to rest, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain, may GOD bless you during this .....
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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
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 05 Feb 2008 5:39 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. West. 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
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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ivetret
Posts: 2420
Shermer, IL
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| 05 Feb 2008 6:03 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of
SPC Christopher J. West. 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.
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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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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BikerGran
Posts: 126
Carrollton Texas
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| 05 Feb 2008 6:31 PM |
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May Our Lord hold you and comfort you during the difficult days ahead.
Your hero will never be forgotten.
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NTX PGR Ride Captain
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CarlS
Posts: 3616
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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To the family, comrades, and friends of SPC Christopher West I send my heartfelt condolences. May God give you comfort, strength, and consolation as you walk this terrible road. You and America have lost a hero.
SPC West, thank you for serving our great nation defending our freedom and the freedom of others. Godspeed and rest in peace, Soldier. Your mission is complete. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9922
Lacey, WA
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Christopher J. West, U.S. Army Airborne / OIF. SPC. West, 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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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 05 Feb 2008 7:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. West. 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, Christopher.
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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Lou Freitas
Posts: 241
Montgomery, Texas
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| 05 Feb 2008 8:59 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Christopher J. West, May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know Christopher was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always |
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Lou Freitas
Texas State Captain
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 13092
Meridian, MS.
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| 05 Feb 2008 9:20 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Christopher J. West for the loss of this young AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (The Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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navydavy
Posts: 202
Los Alamitos, California
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| 05 Feb 2008 9:51 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the family of Christopher for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Spc Christopher J. West 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4588
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 05 Feb 2008 10:30 PM |
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Thank you SPC Christopher J. West 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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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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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 Christopher 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, SPC Christopher J. West, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
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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cannoncl
Posts: 256
Weatherford Tx
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rstamom
Posts: 671
Colleyville TX
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| 06 Feb 2008 4:26 AM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. West. Standing by in Colleyville. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| I wish to express my sincere prayers and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family of US Army SPC Christopher J. West who has made the Ultimate Sacrafice while fighting for his nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you peace and comfort 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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Posts: 183
Arlington, TX
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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God Bless SPC Christopher J. West, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and 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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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 06 Feb 2008 7:58 AM |
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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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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of SPC Christopher J. West. He has earned my respect and gratitude for his service to our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will not be forgotten. He was a hero!
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=284934
Published on Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Fort Bragg soldier killed in Iraq
West
A staff report
A Fort Bragg soldier died Monday in Iraq, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.
Cpl. Christopher J. West, 26, of Arlington, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered Sunday in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an homemade bomb went off while he was on a foot patrol.
He was a combat medic in the 1st Squadron of the 73rd Cavalry Regiment of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division.
“Specialist West brought an upbeat attitude to the platoon that spread to everyone he met,” said 1st Lt. Rich Demarais, West’s platoon leader. “He loved being a combat medic and a paratrooper; he was loved by his brothers in the platoon.”
West graduated from Texas A&M.
He joined the Army in January 2007 and completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., in March 2007. He finished Healthcare Specialist Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in July 2007. The following month, he completed the Basic Airborne Course in Fort Benning, Ga.
West arrived to the 82nd Airborne Division in August and was assigned to the 1st Squadron.
He is survived by his parents, John and Hattie West, of Arlington, Texas.
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