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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 3670
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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updated 5 May 08 1250 PST by wags
FINAL ITINERARY
Spc. David McCormick, US Army
Spc. David P. McCormick, 26, of Bay City, Texas, died April 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his forward operating base came under rocket attack. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
SERVICES: FRIDAY MAY 9 2008 AT 4:00pm
First Baptist Church
2321 Ave. F Bay City TX
Interment: Immediately following the Service
Roselawn Memorial Park
FM 2540 N., Bay City TX
Weather: Partly Cloudy with a low of 710 and a high of 870.
Staging Site and Time:
We will meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot on N. Hwy 35 between the hours of 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
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Departure:
Safety briefing will begin at 2:30 pm. Departure (KSU) for the First Baptist Church will be at 2:50pm.
Ride Captain:
Syleta Halbert
jshalbert@peoplepc.com
Home # 979-245-7912, Cell # 979-479-1866
Co-Ride Captain:
Oscar Pena
pgrstx@cableone.net
Cell # 361-74-0001
Honorary Ride Captain: Sgt. Chris Crummet, Bay City Police Dept.
Please remain flexible. Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent as we honor this hero and his family for their great sacrifice.
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Updated 03 May 08 1410 Cst by Sandra
Arrival time at the Bay City Municipal Airport is 9:30am on Sunday May 4, 2008. At this time there is not escort scheduled from the airport to the funeral home. Those wishing to stand the flagline should be at the airport at 8:30am.
Directions to airport:
Coming in from the north on Hwy 35, turn left at blinking light in Van Vleck. Coming in from the south on Hwy 35, turn right at blinking light in Van Vleck.
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Oscar Pena
penrod
Patriot Guard Riders
State Contact Coordinator
www.patriotguard.org
pgrpena@gmail.com
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Updated 30 APR 08 1630 PST by wags
Spc. McCormick's service and interment will be in Bay City, Texas. Contact has been made with the family and permission has been granted to honor this Fallen Warrior. Updates and Itinerary will be posted as soon as the information is available.
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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. David P. McCormick, 26, of Fresno, Texas, died April 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his forward operating base came under rocket attack. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 29 Apr 2008 7:21 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of
SPC David P. McCormick. 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?”
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dlinjerdal
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| 29 Apr 2008 7:33 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of SPC. McCormick in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you David we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1341
Lake Mary, FL
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| 29 Apr 2008 7:46 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 David McCormick, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
FL HOTH Coordinator
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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Calling Fox
Posts: 579
Emerson, IA
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| 29 Apr 2008 7:49 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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mailman
Posts: 10221
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 29 Apr 2008 8:05 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist David P. McCormick. 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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TXTriker
Posts: 153
League City, TX
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| 29 Apr 2008 8:09 PM |
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Spc David McCormick, thank you for your service to this country and for the greatest sacrifice one can offer. Because of men and women such as yourself, we are able to enjoy the freedoms we have today and that we take for granted.
To the family and friends of David, thank you for this wonderful person who has given his all for our protection. David is now in a better place and may the Lord Bless and Keep him and offer you some comfort during this time of great sorrow. |
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Ray Elam TRI TX-2 Gulf Coast Group Leader
Riding with Honor in Memory of Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Alvin Lee Shadwick, KIA 1969 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Thomas King Smith, KIA 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend 1Lt-O2 Edward Llewel Worthington, KIA 1968 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam.
Riding with Honor in Memory of Vietnam Veteran Shane Goodman; LCpl Luke Benjamin Holler; PO2 Charley ‘Chuck’ Edward Welch; Captain David M. Fraser; LCpl Luke Yepsen; Spc Philip Cody Ford; Vietnam Veteran and LEO James S. Bain; LCpl Stephen L. Morris; Pfc Nathaniel “Nathan” Given; PO Marquis Polidore; Allen Edward Trout, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran, and PGR member; Spc Collin Ryan Schockmel; LCpl Anthony Aguirre; Pfc Cory Kosters; Sgt Ryan P. Green. Wesley David Beverly, Nasa Engineer and Veteran; Richard Frank Smith, Houston Fireman and Veteran; Spc. Eddie D. Tamez; Pfc Roy Jones III; Spc Dan Nguyen; Cpl Michael James Jaurigue; 1st Lt Kile G. West; Cpl Zachary R. Endsley; Connor Smith, WWII Veteran and POW; Pfc Alan J. Austin; Thomas Frank Hartin USN WWII Vet; SFC Jeffery Kettle; Major Ernest Herzing, USAF WWII Vet; Sgt Omar Mora; David Michael Lancon, Army Veteran; Deputy Corporal Constable Harry Lane Thielepape, Jr.; Sgt Gregory Unruh; Spc Joshua Molina; 1st Lt Timothy Cunningham. |
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SFC Rod
Posts: 258
Weston, Mich
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| 29 Apr 2008 8:36 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist David P. McCormick. Dave, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell....
SFC Rod Standing in Honor and Respect...
SFC Paul Ray Smith, CMoH(P), OIF
CPL Jason L. Dunham, CMoH(P), OIF www.jasonsmemorial.com
LT(SEAL) Michael P. Murphy, CMoH(P), OEF
PO(SEAL), Michael A. Monsoor, CMoH(P), OIF
MSGT Woodrow Wilson Keeble, CMoH(P), Korean War.
www.cmohs.org
SFC Gary L. Collins, OIF, 08/11/03 |
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1armymom
Posts: 202
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 29 Apr 2008 8:43 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SPC David P. McCormick,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SPC McCormick,
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 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 Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7106
Bonita Springs, FL
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| 29 Apr 2008 8:48 PM |
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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 David 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 David P. McCormick, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
(T)Sgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4142
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Apr 2008 9:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. David P. McCormack, U.S. Army / OIF. Spc. McCormack, 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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semperpapa
Posts: 1123
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 29 Apr 2008 9:32 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of SPC David P. McCormick for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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mlmsan
Posts: 1318
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 29 Apr 2008 9:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC David P. McCormick, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC David P. McCormick's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC David P. McCormick, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
U.S Navy Viet NAM - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly. |
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Docmar
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| 29 Apr 2008 10:27 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of David. Words can not express our sincere appreciation for this brave warrior's service to our country. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten! Our family will pray for David and his family tonight. |
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Pinger
Posts: 1981
Lisbon, NY
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| 30 Apr 2008 4:47 AM |
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Thank you David, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .............. I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc David P McCormick ................. a HERO |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"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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Dub
Posts: 22
Republic of Tejas
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:07 AM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathy go to the family and friends of SPC McCormick. His unselfish service to our country did not go without notice. Rest in peace soldier, a grateful nation, state, and community welcomes you home.
Standing by in Missouri City pending job schedule to honor this fallen hero. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3270
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:22 AM |
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God Bless SPC Donald P. McCormick, 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 Salute You Sir! 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 732
Warner Robins, GA
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:26 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the McCormick family and friends in the loss of David. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. David served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends |
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Rondawg
Posts: 211
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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Thank you, SPC David P. McCormick for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
Warant Officer Brandon Leggett (7st Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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aoop
Posts: 1951
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:15 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in 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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist David P. McCormick. I thank you for your military serviec and ultimate sacrifice you made for this gratedful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders, Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Sgt of Arms, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1502
Lexington, NC
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SPC David P. McCormick 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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sdoise
Posts: 2332
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:32 AM |
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| Iconvey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc David P. McCormick and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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Schelly
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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Pokeys Mom
Posts: 6
Ardmore OK
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:40 AM |
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My thoughts and heart are with this young Hero's family and friends. You are not alone. Reach out and we will be here for you.. always.
Angelia Phillips
Proud Army Mom to
Spc Micheal Phillips
KIA 02-24-08
“Have you news of my boy Jack?”
Not this tide.
“When d’you think that he’ll come back?”
Not with this wind blowing, and this tide.
“Has any one else had word of him?”
Not this tide.
For what is sunk will hardly swim,
Not with this wind blowing, and this tide.
“Oh, dear, what comfort can I find?”
None this tide,
Nor any tide,
Except he did not shame his kind—
Not even with that wind blowing, and that tide.
Then hold your head up all the more,
This tide,
And every tide;
Because he was the son you bore,
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Angelia Phillips
Proud Army Mom to
SPC Micheal "Pokey" Phillips
1st/502nd 101st ABN (AA)
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