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harly69g 
Posts: 8280
Sr. Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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Updated 28 Feb 08 at 2228 ET by Cagerbob
This is the final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor SPC Keisha M. Morgan, USA, 25, Washington, DC, who gave all on February 22, 2008. It is a go, all contacts have been made. This is a two-part mission.
Your ride captain is Kevin Rock, who can be reached at (410) 867-8882.
Part I - Sunday, March 2, 2008:
1345 hrs Staging at the Centre at Forestville in front of JC Penny’s on the corner of MD-Rte-4 and Donnell Drive just inside the beltway. From the beltway I-95 take exit-11, MD-Rte-4-North/Washington. Take your second right - Donnell Drive. Take the first left into the parking lot.
1410 hrs Kick-stands up for the short ride to the Funeral home. We will ride to the funeral home as a group. Use large flags if you have them. (approx. 1 mile - continue on Donnell Drive to dead end. Turn left, proceed to funeral home.)
1500 hrs to 1700 hrs - Visitation at Pope Funeral Home, 5538 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747. Bring 3 x 5 flags for a flag line.
The current weather forecast for District Heights, Maryland, on Sunday, March 2nd is sunny with a high of 51 degrees ; low of 31 degrees Sunday night. Dress accordingly. Horses if you can, cages welcome.
Part II - Monday, March 3, 2008
Services at Arlington National Cemetery are at approximately 1000 hrs. We will be providing an escort from the funeral home to ANC. Use large flags if you have them.
Staging at the funeral home at 0730 hrs. Kick-stands up promptly at 0830 hrs. 3 x 5 flags will not be required for this part of the mission.
The current weather forecast for Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, March 3rd is mostly sunny with a high of 59 degrees; lows in the morning of 31 degrees possible. Dress accordingly. Horses if you can, cages welcome. Flags will not be required for the ANC portion of this mission.
Remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and her family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and her family for their great sacrifice!!!
rockk
PGR Maryland/Virginia/ANC
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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.
Spc. Keisha M. Morgan, 25, of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related cause. She was assigned to the Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The circumstances are under investigation.
For further information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. | |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor"
President BOD
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
Past KY State Captain "2006" to "2009"
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 8284
Lacey, WA
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| 25 Feb 2008 2:37 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Keisha M. Morgan, U.S. Army / OIF. Spc. Morgan, 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3235
Lexington, NC
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| 25 Feb 2008 3:00 PM |
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Spc. Keisha M. Morgan earned my respect and gratitude when she volunteered to serve our country. Her efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Keisha. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Pinger
Posts: 2206
Lisbon, NY
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| 25 Feb 2008 3:13 PM |
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Thank you Keisha, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Keisha M Morgan ............. a Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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RedTrk
Posts: 195
Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| 25 Feb 2008 3:21 PM |
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| Spc. Keisha M. Morgan. Thank you for your service to this country. May you rest in God's peace now. I offer my sincere condolences to your family and friends. |
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Stand proud my soldier
For my armed forces I proudly stand, thankful for their sacrifice flag in hand.
They gave their life so mine could be free, they held the line just for me.
Their lives were given for God and country, not for the glory or for the money.
Their shift was long and their pay was short, they proudly stand now in Gods court.
He smiles upon them and takes their hand, at attention in heaven they proudly stand.
You’ve done your job and I ask you in, at ease my soldier you’re now among friends.
Here above you can watch and see, that old glory still fly’s and your country is free.
So many like you are here and their lives they gave, so their family’s can be free and your flag can wave.
There is a flag draped coffin just for you, the colors upon it are red, white, and blue.
For awhile your family may take it hard, but for you and for them stand the Patriot Guard.
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1armymom
Posts: 920
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 25 Feb 2008 3:45 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Keisha M. Morgan :
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave her all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of her brothers, sisters and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Spc. Morgan, May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers and sisters the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2032
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| 25 Feb 2008 3:56 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Spc.Morgan in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Keisha we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 558
Ride Captain Eastern (Estill County) KY.
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| 25 Feb 2008 4:03 PM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC. Keisha M. Morgan. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Ride Captain
Estill County
LZ__Capt. Morgan
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milktoast
Posts: 3166
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 25 Feb 2008 4:26 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayes to the family and friends of Spc. Keisha Morgan. I thank this hero for her service and sacrifice. May she rest in peace. |
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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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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 25 Feb 2008 4:46 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 a grateful nation.
Spc Keisha Morgan, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"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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Uffda
Posts: 12541
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 25 Feb 2008 5:13 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Keisha M. Morgan. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your daughter was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. She will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Keisha.
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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aoop
Posts: 2813
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 25 Feb 2008 6:03 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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aoop
Posts: 2813
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 25 Feb 2008 6:04 PM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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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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navydavy
Posts: 202
Los Alamitos, California
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| 25 Feb 2008 6:16 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the family of Keisha 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 Keisha M. Morgan for your service to our country, and your ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young sister. |
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Dave Brittain, FC1 (SW)
United States Navy 1982 - 1993
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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db4175
Posts: 1074
Montesano, Washington
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| 25 Feb 2008 6:29 PM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Spc Morgan. Whose service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May the family find strength and peace in Gods grace. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“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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mailman
Posts: 18799
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Feb 2008 7:21 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Specialist Keisha M. Morgan. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pegleg
Posts: 2750
Corona, Ca
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| 25 Feb 2008 7:45 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc Keisha M. Morgan
Thank You for Serving this Great Country...
You are a American Hero and WE WILL NEVER FORGET...
SEMPER-FI
Pegleg
Ride Captain SO. CA.
U.S.M.C. RVN 1967-68 |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 6237
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 25 Feb 2008 7:55 PM |
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God Bless Spc Keisha M. Morgan, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Dave
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4452
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 25 Feb 2008 8:55 PM |
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Thank you Spc. Keisha M. Morgan 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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Glen Owsley
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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Jasper54
Posts: 7174
Columbus, Ohio
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| 25 Feb 2008 10:19 PM |
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| I wish to express my most sincere prayers and extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Spc. Keisha M. Morgan who has made the Ultimate Sacrafice while defending our 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 comfort during this most difficult of times. |
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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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New Mexico
Posts: 2129
Temple City, California 91780
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| 25 Feb 2008 11:10 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc Keisha M. Morgan I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Spc Morgan and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my sister and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
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custer7thcav
Posts: 8011
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Feb 2008 11:45 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Keisha M. Morgan. Thank you, Keisha, 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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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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sdoise
Posts: 6438
Kinder, La.
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| 26 Feb 2008 6:19 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc Keisha M. Morgan and my sincere appreciation of her service to preserve our way of life. May she rest in peace. |
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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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satyr
Posts: 7257
Raleigh, NC
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| 26 Feb 2008 10:47 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Keisha M. Morgan. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Keisha. 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
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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hdpanther1
Posts: 918
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 26 Feb 2008 1:20 PM |
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My family and I wish to pass on our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Keisha. We pray that God will comfort you in these difficult times. We as Patriotic Americans mourn the loss of this soldier with you.
Spc. Keisha Morgan, my family and I thank you for your dedicated service to our Nation in defense of our freedoms. We feel safe knowing that Heroes like you are standing on the front lines protecting us from enimies that would try to destroy our the US
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
Spc. Keisha M. Morgan
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AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
Ronald Reagan
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