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Uffda

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Wonder Lake, IL
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Uffda

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Wonder Lake, IL
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01 May 2008 9:45 AM	Alert
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. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3

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.

sig22

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New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain

01 May 2008 9:47 AM	Alert
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.....

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there… RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF: PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good" PGR Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken..."Take care, ride safe" Always in our thoughts.... Forever in our hearts

semperpapa User is Offline

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

01 May 2008 10:00 AM	Alert
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.

Frank "Semperpapa" Sacca "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

jki659

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Dallas Tx

01 May 2008 10:33 AM	Alert
A home town hero my condolences to his family and friends

ALR Post 424 North Texas Ride Captain U.S.Army 78-84

satyr

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Raleigh, NC

01 May 2008 10:39 AM	Alert
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.

satyr Steve 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 heros never dies. Moina Micheals - 1918 "We Shall Keep the Faith" Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"

Granny Red User is Offline

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Paradise, TX

01 May 2008 11:03 AM	Alert
Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Clay Craig.

Granny Red Wife of 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."

1armymom

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Virginia Beach, VA

01 May 2008 12:39 PM	Alert
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.

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'

vander177

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Vandergrift, PA

01 May 2008 2:02 PM	Alert
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!

Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired 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 ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL

AF Mom in NC User is Offline

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Lexington, NC

01 May 2008 3:16 PM	Alert
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.

Living in the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave

mlmsan

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Loganville, Georgia 30052

01 May 2008 3:18 PM	Alert
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

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.

rstamom

Posts: 654
Colleyville TX

01 May 2008 3:43 PM	Alert
Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Standing by in Colleyville

"The battle is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave." -- Patrick Henry

Jasper54

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Columbus, Ohio

01 May 2008 3:50 PM	Alert
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.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992; Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member Double Blue Star Dad United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member Riding in honor of: Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas. Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France. Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart. T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam. Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966. My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran 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 Cpl. Monahan LCpl. Adams And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation.

okielady

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01 May 2008 3:54 PM	Alert
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.

sdoise

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Kinder, La.

01 May 2008 3:57 PM	Alert
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.

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." Author Unknown

mailman

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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain

01 May 2008 5:12 PM	Alert
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Clay A. Craig. Rest In Peace Hero.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

MPCWarrior1 User is Offline

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01 May 2008 5:36 PM	Alert
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.

Pinger

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Lisbon, NY

01 May 2008 5:48 PM	Alert
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

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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Bonita Springs, FL

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01 May 2008 6:44 PM	Alert
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.

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 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. ~Ayn Rand

Pepper_guy User is Offline

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Lacey, WA

01 May 2008 7:00 PM	Alert
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.

LadyHarley05 User is Offline

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Whiteville, NC

01 May 2008 7:40 PM	Alert
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.

Proud Mom of CPL Shane Sykes-deployed Iraqi Freedom 3-08 PGR Member National HOG

ivetret

Posts: 1561
Shermer, IL

01 May 2008 8:40 PM	Alert
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. ~+~ Rose

“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?” [Elenore Rosevelt] @}-,-`-

690MedCo

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Huntington Beach, CA

01 May 2008 10:42 PM	Alert
Thank you SSgt. Clay A. Craig 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.

Glen Owsley SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979 Medical Specialist 690th Medical Co (amb) 34th Medical Btn Ft Benning, GA U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982 Patriot Guard Rider Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

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Moraine, Ohio

02 May 2008 12:44 AM	Alert
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.

custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII

Rondawg

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Madisonville, Republic of Texas

02 May 2008 5:21 AM	Alert
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.

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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