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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 17 Apr 2008 5:49 PM |
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Updated 19 Apr 08 1558 Cst by Sandra
Cpl Wilks will arrive at the NW Arkansas Regional Airport, Monday, 21 April.
Staging will begin at 0830 am
The PGR will be in place NLT 0915 am on the Regional Airport Road
http://tinyurl.com/5xrvwy
NW AR RC
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Updated 18 Apr 08 at 2306 EDT by Cagerbob
This will be a two part mission
The PGR will provide an escort from XNA to Rollings Funeral Home, Rogers, Monday, April 21, The time is yet to be determined. Time and staging will be provided when details received.
Service will be at Grace Point Church, 1201 McCollum Road, Bentonville, Ar. Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 hours Following is the map link to Google.
http://tinyurl.com/67v4hv
Date: Wednesday, April 23
Staging Time: 0815 am
Staging Area: Grace Point Church parking lot
Briefing: 0900 am
We will provide a flag line at the Church. Following the service, we will provide an escort to the Benton County Memorial Garden Cemetary, Rogers, Ar.
It is an honor for the PGR to be invited to the service of Cpl Kyle Wilks. We will stand tall and silent for this Hero.
Fred Nelson
NW AR RC
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Corporal Kyle W. Wilks,24, United Stated Marine Corps, of Rogers, Arkansas
Corporal Wilks was killed by an IED, in Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 16,
The family has graciously requested the PGR to attend the services and
provide escorts for this True American Hero.
Information of escorts and services will be provided via state wide emails
when all details are confirmed. This may be a three part mission on three
different days.
Fred Nelson
NW AR RC
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 318-08
April 18, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, 35, of Athens, Ga.
Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, 24, of Rogers, Ark.
Both Marines died April 15 while conducting combat operations in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. They were both assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejuene, N.C.
Media with questions about these Marines can contact the II MEF public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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mailman
Posts: 21756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Apr 2008 5:59 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of USMC Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks. 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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JohnD
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Pineville, Mo.
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| 17 Apr 2008 6:10 PM |
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| I did not know Kyle personally but he was a very good friend to my daughter when she needed one most. I will be honored to help as I can.
Standing by in Pineville Mo.
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Big-Colt
Posts: 1392
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| 17 Apr 2008 6:11 PM |
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My most Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of this Brave Marine that gave his all.
Cpl Kyle W. Wilks, Rest in Peace our Brother.
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Gerald Gaines
Army Ret.
NAM 68/69
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allsthrnlady
Posts: 1447
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 17 Apr 2008 6:26 PM |
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Deepest condolences to family and friends of Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks. May the Lord comfort you during this time of your loss. Cpl. Wilks, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave in serving our country. You are a true American Hero, whom will never be forgotten.
It will be a priviledge to stand and honor this Marine. Standing by in Hiwasse. |
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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Proudnamvet
Posts: 833
Westville Ok
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| 17 Apr 2008 6:27 PM |
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| Standing By in Oklahoma. May the family and friends find comfort in Jesus through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Marine your duty is done. You will never be forgotten
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Why should we do it then? Because the Bible tells us to "Outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good" (Hebrews 10:24 TLB).
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3781
Lexington, NC
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| 17 Apr 2008 6:55 PM |
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Cpl Kyle W. Wilks earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His 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. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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awchris
Posts: 178
Cottage Grove,MN
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:04 PM |
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| Rest in peace Marine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Thank you for your service. Semper-Fi. |
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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain |
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Ape
Posts: 453
Owasso, OK
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:39 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cpl Kyle W. Wilks. Thank you for your service to our country, Sir! May the Good Lord keep you and Bless and comfort your family in thier time of sorrow.
You Will Not Be Forgotten!
Till they all come home.......
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HOTH RC Tulsa, OK Area
Treas. BOD PGRofOK
Look around and see what America's Soldiers have given you, then look around to see what you have given them.
Ape 2-15-07 PGR 853
RIDING WITH RESPECT!
Riding in Honor of my Cousin, SGT. Joe Cook, U.S. Army, 2/69 AR, 2 tours,Iraq.
My Bro-n-Law, SMSgt. Darrin Sutterfield, 332EAMXS/138FW Viper-EAMU.
My Uncle, ACT2 Lloyd Drain, Navy, U.S.S. Bennington '62. |
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poetic.justice69
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:51 PM |
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| Will be honored to be there. Keep me informed. God bless his family and God bless our troops! RIP...Kyle |
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sdoise
Posts: 8050
Kinder, La.
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:56 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Kyle W. Wilks and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he 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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krayzrick
Posts: 340
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 17 Apr 2008 8:06 PM |
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| I'll stand for this Hero in Alabama....RIP soldier |
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27th Engr./11th Cav. 66-67
Xuan Loc
7th Engr./5th Mech. Div. 68
Quang Tri / DMZ
9/11/2001 Never Forget
America's soldiers guard our way of life, and the Patriot Guard Riders cover their backs.....
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Camel
Posts: 1688
Beebe,AR
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| 17 Apr 2008 8:38 PM |
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Standing by in central AR to salute this hero.
Thank you Cpl. Wilks, may you now rest in the eternal honor and glory you have so richly earned. |
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Mark "CAMEL" Taylor
Arkansas State Captain
"Silent Service"
MM1/SS/Nuke
USN '83-'89
Remembering all who serve the cause of Freedom
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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Apr 2008 8:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Kyle W. Wilks. 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, Kyle.
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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liljon51
Posts: 311
Greenfield, Mo.
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:06 PM |
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| Heartfelt condollences are sent to the family of Cpl Wilks... May he always be remembered as an American Hero. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten...... |
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PGR member # 6774
CVMA member #1986
USAF 1968-1975
408 MMS 16 SOS 442 TFW
474 MMS Proud member of the PGR
Riding in memory of my father ,S2C Nebraska Buzbee, Jr. WWII Navy vet... AND... 2nd cousin, Lawrence Buzbee..Bronze Star, Purple Heart .Korean War POW 11/50 - 8/53. |
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Big Buford
Posts: 728
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:10 PM |
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| Only God knows how much I hate war! Yet I stand unyielding in support, with honor and respect for the warriors. I will add this brave marine to my list of heros, and will continue the vigil until my last days. My heart weeps with the family of Cpl Kyle W. Wilks, may he now rest in peace. |
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What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?
Bill "Big Buford" Oldridge
American Patriot
boldridge@cacmustangs.org
501-837-4080
In Honor of:
My Dad - US Marines - Korea
My Father- US Navy - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam - Cold War
My Uncle - Marines - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam
My Uncle - National Gaurd
My Father In Law - US Navy - Vietnam
My Nephew - US Army - Irag
My Grandpa - US Navy
Family Member - US Army - Iraq
If You won't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to Stand in Front of them.
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 927
Warren,Ohio
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:30 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Kyle Wilkes for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor For Our Heroes ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGr |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4588
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 17 Apr 2008 10:32 PM |
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| Thank you Cpl Kyle W. Wilks 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. |
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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: 9922
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Apr 2008 10:41 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, USMC / OEF. Cpl. Wilks, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 8882
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 17 Apr 2008 11:35 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks. Thank you, Kyle, 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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weavers mom
Posts: 942
McRae Ar
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| 17 Apr 2008 11:53 PM |
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| With deepest sympathy we will never forget the price you have paid for our freedom CPL Kyle Wilks.I pray I will be able stand and honor you in person but if not I will be there in spirit. My son is also in Afghanistan with the 24th MEU.His prayers are also with you. Thank You CPL Wilks May God be with your family and give them the strength and understanding they so deserve. Stand Down now Our Brave Marine may you join your fellow Marines on the streets of heaven until we meet again SEMPER FI. |
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Stay Safe and Stay Focused Semper Fi
Riding in honor of both my son's LCpl Charles Stotler U.S. Marine Corp & Cpl Keith Weaver U.S. Marine Corp ,My Daddy Cpl M.W.(Bill Harrison) Korean War Vet Rest in Peace Daddy, Cpl Kyle Wilks KIA April 15th 2008 and all our troops. |
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Cipher
Posts: 584
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 18 Apr 2008 12:01 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the families and friends of our hero. People forget the sacrifices our men and women of our military make to protect this great country of ours, it's people and it's constitution.
I will not forget and do my best to remind others to remember!
Q
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waynek
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Little Rock, Ar.
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| 18 Apr 2008 12:11 AM |
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| It is with a sad heart that I learn that Arkansas has lost a true hero! I know that my words cannot replace your loss. It is because of men like these that we remain The Land of the FREE. Thank You, Kyle W. Wilks for answering the call of service to our country. You are indeed a true Americian Hero. With utmost respect to you and Your family and friends, you will not be forgoten. Semper Fi , Hooah. Slow Hand Salute |
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Wayne Knowles Sgt. E-5
Vietnam 1968-1970
Riding In Memory of:
Hursel Knowles WW2 (My Father)
Harley Knowles (Uncle, WW2) (Jessie "Pete" Long My Father in Law & Iwo Jima survivor) Hubert Knowles WW2 (Uncle) Jerry Knowles (Veteran & Cousin) Mike Burden (Vietnam & Past Pres VVA of Ar) Jerry Scrimager (Marine, Vietnam) David Long (USAF Veteran)
Herman "Shorty" Hagerman (WWII, PGR)
All those who never returned and unaccounted for |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5120
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 18 Apr 2008 2:39 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN CPL KYLE W. WILKS USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE KYLE. SEMPER FI. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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mwatkins
Posts: 98
Northwest Arkansas
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| 18 Apr 2008 2:46 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, a true Marine. You will be forever missed. You have made this country proud and may God watch over the rest of the men and women serving in these dangerous places. I am standing by to honor you in Rogers, AR. Another Hero we have lost while preserving our Freedom.
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