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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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Updated 27 Feb 08 at 2325 ET by Cagerbob
This will be a multi-state Mission:
Final Itinerary: First Part:
Tennessee February 28 - 29, 2008
Airport Escort: February 28th, Thursday. Flight is due in Nashville, TN at 1435. Escort to the Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN
Staging: K-Mart, 520 Donelson Pike, Nashville, Tn @ 1345 CST, KSU 1415 CST.
Ride Captain: David Westhorp, aka Redtag, redtag@patriotguard.org (615) 330-5340
Visitation & Services: Friday, February 29th, at the Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation from 1400-1800 hrs. CST, followed by the Services. Following services, PFC Cox will be escorted back to the Nashville Airport. We will have a flag line at the funeral home for our Hero.
Staging: Krogers parking lot, 2946 S. Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 @ 1300, KSU 1340.
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain ***************************************************************************
Updated 27 Feb 08 1218 CST by Sandra
Updated 27 Feb 08 1354 CST by Sandra
Final Itinerary (Indiana) PFC Kristopher Cox (22) USMC - Richmond, Indiana
Date; Sunday 3-2-2008
Staging Time; 13:00 (1PM)
Staging Location;
Doan & Mills Funeral Home
790 National Rd. W.
Richmond, IN 47374
We will stage in the back parking lot
We have been asked by the family of PFC Cox to attend services for their son on Sunday March 2 (this Sunday). There is private visitation from 10AM until 2PM. We will stage at 13:00 with a brief riders meeting to follow. Please be respectful (as I know you will) when arriving because of the private visitation that will be going on during that time. We will stand the flag line from 13:30 until 14:00. The service begins at 14:00 and is expected to last about 1 hour. We will reform at 14:30 for the departure of PFC Cox and family.
We have been asked to escort the procession to Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville Indiana which is approximately 6 miles West of Richmond off IN40. There is a escort mission on Saturday from Dayton to Richmond. For information on that please see the Ohio thread. The weather looks to be clear on Sunday but please come in the safest mode of transportation possible.
Respectfully Submitted:
Java _________________________________________________________________________________________
Part Two
Confirmed Honor Escort Mission
PFC Kristopher Lee Cox, 22
Richmond, IN.
United States Marine Corps.
Honor Escort:
Dayton International Airport
01 March 2008@ 1007hrs – (10:07AM)
Staging:
Dayton Airport Hotel
Terminal Drive and Boeing Drive
01 March 2008 @ 0900hrs- (9:00AM)
We have been given the Honor of Escorting PFC Kristopher Lee Cox to Richmond, IN.
where he will be laid to rest.
PFC Kristopher Lee Cox served tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, he was wounded in Iraq.
Kristopher passed away in Hawaii, where he was stationed 19 February 2008 as the results of a car accident.
Bob Woods is the assigned Ride Captain for this Honor Escort. Please make sure you are on time and gassed up and dressed for the weather conditions. It is approximately 40 miles to the Funeral Home.
Remember we will be going onto Airport property so all Security rules apply to EVERYONE.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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It is with a heavy heart that I must post Tennessee has lost another American Hero, PFC Kristopher Cox , 22, United States Marine Corps. He was in an auto accident at his assignment in Hawaii.
This will be a multi-state Mission:
First Part:
Tennessee February 28 - 29, 2008
Airport Escort: February 28th, Thursday. Flight is due in Nashville, TN at 1435. Escort to the Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN
Staging: K-Mart, 520 Donelson Pike, Nashville, Tn @ 1345 CST, KSU 1415 CST.
Ride Captain: TBA
Visitation & Services: Friday, February 29th, Visitation from 1400-1800 hrs. CST, followed by the services. Following services, PFC Cox will be escorted back to the Nashville Airport. We will have a flag line at the funeral home for our Hero.
Staging: TBA
Ride Captain: TBA
Part Two:
Airport Escort: Dayton, OH, Saturday, March 1st, flight is due in at 1007. Escort from the airport to Doans & Mill's Funeral Home in Richmond, IN.
Staging: TBA
Ride Captain: TBA
Visitation & Services: Sunday, March 2nd, Visitation from 1100 - 1400 hrs, service to follow. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, IN. Full Military Honors will be rendered.
Staging: TBA
Ride Captain: TBA
Additional info will be posted ASAP.
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
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Conroe,Texas
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Kristopher Cox, 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 LEO )
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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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 26 Feb 2008 11:31 PM |
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Thank you PFC Kristopher Cox 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 27 Feb 2008 12:23 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Kristopher Cox, USMC. PFC. Cox, 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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Pinger
Posts: 2231
Lisbon, NY
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| 27 Feb 2008 3:24 AM |
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Thank you Kristopher, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM .............. I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kristopher Cox, PFC, USMC ............ a Hero |
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7544
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 27 Feb 2008 5:34 AM |
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God Bless PFC Kristopher Cox, 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! I will be standing there in spriit 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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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Feb 2008 5:47 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox. Rest in Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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ANVIL7
Posts: 621
Kentucky State Captain
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| 27 Feb 2008 6:05 AM |
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| to the friends, family and comrades or PFC Cox my deepest condolences. May this American Hero Rest In Peace. |
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The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldiers who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.....Gen Douglas McArthur
Will "TOP" Arnold
State Captain
US Army 1SG Retired 71-96 Cavalry Scout
Life Time Member
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
I ride in Memory of CSM (Ret) Patrick Merrill - a hero - a warrior - an American - a mentor - and most importantly my true friend - you will never be forgotten - SGT Codi Pringle & SSG Jerry Pringle 101st OIF x4 and both on their way to Afghan, they are my Daughter/Son-in-law and my HEROES - Stay Focused kids
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WiscHarley
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Franklin, Wisc
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| 27 Feb 2008 6:46 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox, USMC.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Semper-Fi my young brother Marine.
May you rest in Peace. |
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 27 Feb 2008 6:47 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Kristopher Cox, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Kristopher Cox, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC Kristopher Cox, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
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 Cavalry 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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milktoast
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 Feb 2008 7:36 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox. I thank PFC Cox for his service and sacrifices. Heaven must have needed another hero. |
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Michigan Ride Captain/Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot."~Gary Hart
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 27 Feb 2008 7:49 AM |
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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 .....
Thank you Kristopher Cox ....
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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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aoop
Posts: 3488
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:00 AM |
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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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NW MS PRC
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:03 AM |
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USAFSS '62-'66
"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them." (Franklin D. Roosevelt) |
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Georgia
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:23 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox of Murfreesboro Tenn, United States Marine, and American Hero. PFC Cox, I want to thank you for your service to our country and our Freedom, I Salute You for your service, your dedication and loyalty to the United States of America, our Freedom, and the Marine Corps. Rest In Peace
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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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Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:37 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Pfc Kristopher Cox and my sincere appreciation of his willingness to serve to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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Posts: 3178
Willow Springs IL
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:45 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, PFC Cox, for your service in protecting all of us.
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 3666
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 27 Feb 2008 12:08 PM |
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Our condolences to the Cox family for your loss, May the Lord keep His loving Arms tightly around your during time of pain and sorrow.
PFC Kristopher Cox, Stand Down, Marine, your mission here is complete. Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving arms of our Lord.
Standing by in Antioch, TN
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aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Steve "Hollywood" Jordan - 29 Nov 2009
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
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Posts: 210
Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| 27 Feb 2008 1:25 PM |
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Wonder Lake, IL
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox. 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, Kristopher.
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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ddaddyo
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Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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When Kristopher signed his name and raised his right hand, we all became indebted to him. It's young hero's like Kris who made this Great Country what it is. I stand beside these young hero's in every Flagline. The walk is a little slower now and the hair if there's any left is Grey, but inside that young warior still resides. Kristopher now rest's with all the brave servicemen that have gone before him, in a Special Place God has reserved for those who have worn The Uniform. To those left behind I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers that Our Lord will Comfort you through this difficult time..............
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Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
Both 21 years old.............. Forever |
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Lostwulf
Posts: 228
Fairborn , Ohio
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| 27 Feb 2008 2:48 PM |
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| Wow ........ ddaddyo really put it down for us to read & I second that . When I look in the mirror & see a fat old man with gray in his beard . But when I'm not looking at that mirror ... I still feel the pride and dedication that I felt at the age of twenty as a sSoldier . That is why I want to thanks to this young soldier for all he has done . Sadly I will not be able to attend Saturday's escort mission . However I do ask God to give this young man's family & friends comfort in some way ... now during these difficult times ...............and Thank You Kristopher . |
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Cold War / Viet Nam ERA Veteran
SGT. USAF (1974 - 1978)
Short Range Attack Missile / Verif. And Chkout Eq
320th MMS - SAC
Mather AFB , Ca. (Gone but not forgotten)
American by birth ... Free by choice !
We kept our freedom with a Nuclear fist . (since 1945)
The price of freedom is not cheap , it is written on The Wall ............ Thank a Veteran .
Riding in memory of :
TSgt John R. Cahill (Korea & Vietnam vet)
MSgt H J Desselle (Korea & Vietnam vet)
Cpl Mike McCoart (Vietnam vet)
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| 27 Feb 2008 4:31 PM |
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| On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Kristopher Cox, USMC.
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Your mission is now complete.
You can stand down.
Rest in Peace!
Bravo Zulu!
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www.usmarineriders.com
"Semper Fi"
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Huntsville, Al
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| 27 Feb 2008 7:35 PM |
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Oaklandon, Indiana - Indiana Sr. Ride Captain
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| 27 Feb 2008 7:52 PM |
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| To the family and loved ones of PFC Kristopher Cox I offer my deepest condolences. God bless you Kristopher. Thank you for your service brother. Rest in peace.
Semper Fidelis |
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