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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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Updated 6 May 08 1849 edt S Sturgis
FINAL ITINERARY
Clay A. Craig, 22 years of age
Staff Sergeant, United States Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom,
Killed In Action, April 29, 2008
May 8-9, 2008
Part 1: Airport Escort: Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 9:29 AM
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1130 Hudson Airport Boulevard
Mesquite, TX 75149
Map - http://tinyurl.com/6gkl5c
The destination is the Anderson Clayton Funeral Home in Mesquite (See below for additional information.), a distance of approximately 6 miles. We will be riding in formation during this escort. All with flags for their bikes or cages are encouraged to bring them.
Part 2: Visitation: Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Staging - 4:45PM – 5:10 PM; Briefing – 5:15 PM; Flag line in place by 5:30 PM
Anderson Clayton Funeral Home
1111 Military Parkway
Mesquite, Texas ostalCode w:st="on">75149ostalCode>
(972) 285-5489
Map - http://tinyurl.com/5fvryy
Part 3: Funeral Service: Friday, May 9, 2008 – 11:00 AM
Staging - 9:45 AM – 10:10 AM; Briefing – 10:15 AM; Flag line in place by 10:30 AM
Anderson Clayton Funeral Home
1111 Military Parkway
Mesquite, Texas ostalCode w:st="on">75149ostalCode>
(972) 285-5489
Map - http://tinyurl.com/5fvryy
Staging at the funeral home.
Part 4: Interment Service: Friday, May 9, 2008 - 1:30 PM
Staging - 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM. Flag line in place by 1:15 PM
Please park on Patriot Drive in front of Shelter B.
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas ostalCode w:st="on">75211ostalCode>
(214) 467-3374
Map - http://tinyurl.com/54vdrg
Please use caution when riding on Mountain Creek Parkway due to ongoing construction. You may want to consider adding travel time to your ride due to the construction and delays and detours that we have experienced along this route.
Also please note that other services may be in progress as we are entering or leaving the area so please keep bike pipe/radio/etc., noise to a minimum. Thanks.
Weather: As of Monday, the sky is predicted to be partly cloudy with a high in the middle to upper 80s on both days. Please keep an eye on this as we all know how the weather loves to change without notice around here.
Iron Horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. The support truck with flags and water will be there for everything except the escort on Thursday.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this soldier and his family.
Respectfully submitted,
George “Snakebit” Raglan
Steve “Badger” Lucas
North Texas Ride Captains
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Updated 02 May 08 1724 Cst by Sandra
The family of SSGT Clay A. Craig has requested the participation of the PGR in services for this US Army Hero who gave his life while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Information for the services are still being finalized so the following is very tentative.
Hero's arrival on Thursday 08 May (probably at the Mesquite Airport).
Visitation on Thursday evening, 08 May in Mesquite.
Funeral on Friday, 09 May, also in Mesquite. Interment to follow at DFW National Cemetery.
This is all the information we have at this time. Updates will be published as needed. The final itinerary will be published when details are firm.
Stand Tall and Silent
Bill
Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb
Deputy State Captain
North Texas
Patriot Guard Riders
aapylt@aol.com
972-672-2701
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0366-08
May 01, 2008
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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.
Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig, 22, of Mesquite, Texas, died April 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when he received small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For more information media may contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-9966.
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig. 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, Clay.
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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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 01 May 2008 9:47 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Clay.....Godspeed..... |
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Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 01 May 2008 10:00 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"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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jki659
Posts: 159
Dallas Tx
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| 01 May 2008 10:33 AM |
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| A home town hero my condolences to his family and friends |
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 01 May 2008 10:39 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Clay A. Craig. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Clay. 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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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 01 May 2008 11:03 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Clay Craig. |
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Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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1armymom
Posts: 999
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 01 May 2008 12:39 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig,
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.
Staff Sgt. Craig,
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, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"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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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2008 2:02 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Clay A. Craig. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful 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 (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, 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: 3861
Lexington, NC
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| 01 May 2008 3:16 PM |
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SSgt. Clay A. Craig 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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mlmsan
Posts: 6972
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 01 May 2008 3:18 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SSgt. Clay A. Craig's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SSgt. Clay A. Craig, 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 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 Calvary 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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Colleyville TX
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| 01 May 2008 3:43 PM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Standing by in Colleyville |
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Columbus, Ohio
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army SSgt. Clay A. Craig, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE of his Life 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 His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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| Debra, we are so proud of your son. We understand your pain and grief. He is truely an American Hero along with so many of our soldiers who stood proud and in honor of our freedom. Thank you SSgt Clay Craig, your mission is complete, now go rest and be in peace. Rose and Tonya riding in honor of SSgt Michael Shank, 11/27/06. Our nephew and another Hero. |
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Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 01 May 2008 3:57 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Clay A. Craig and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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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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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of our local hero SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Rest in Peace..
The Goodrich Family,
Mt. Pleasant, TX.
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Lisbon, NY
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Thank you Clay, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Clay A Craig .............. 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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Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
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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 Clay 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, SSG Clay A. Craig, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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Lacey, WA
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Clay A. Craig, U.S. Army / OIF. SSG. Craig, 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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LadyHarley05
Posts: 309
Lumberton, NC
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| SSgt. Clay A. Craig, thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of SSgt. Craig. |
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PGR Member
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Shermer, IL
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. 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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Huntington Beach, CA
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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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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Thank you, sir, 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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Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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Thank you, SSgt. Clay A. Craig 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
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
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, 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, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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