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Wags 
Posts: 545
Surprise, Arizona
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| 06 May 2008 6:51 PM |
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Updated 09 May 08 at 1840 cdt by Big rock
Updated 07 May 08 at 1949 EDT by Cagerbob
Updated 11 May 08 at 2055MT by Charger
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Corey L. Hicks, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died May 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of
wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
ARRIVAL: MONDAY May 12th 1300
Glendale Municipal Airport
6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, Arizona 85307
STAGING: Monday May 12th 1200
Glendale Municipal Airport
6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, Arizona 85307
SERVICES: Wednesday May 14th 1000
Chapel of the Chimes
7924 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ
INTERMENT: Following services
Glendale Memorial Park
7844 N. 61st Ave
Glendale, Arizona
Stand Tall Patriot Guard Riders, Stand Proud. An American Hero is coming home!
Louann Thomas
Arizona Ride Captain
Asst National Captain
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This is a confirmed Mission. I talked to the CAO this afternoon and the family asked for PGR presence. The tentative schedule is as follows.
ARRIVAL IN GLENDALE: Monday afternoon Glendale Airpark, time to be announced later.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Wed 14 May 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Additional pending.
PVT Corey L. Hicks, rest in peace my brother, you will be missed.
Additional information will be sent out when everything is finalized.
Pat Eagan
Arizona State Captain
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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.
Pvt. Corey L. Hicks, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died May 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591.
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Carrying the memory of SSgt Thomas Wagner Jr USMC, 3 FEB 72 - 25 SEP 07
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1armymom
Posts: 194
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 06 May 2008 6:57 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Pvt Corey Hicks,
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.
Pvt Hicks,
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
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DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
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louann
Posts: 1409
Peoria, Arizona
Asst Nat'l
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| 06 May 2008 7:06 PM |
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To the Friends and Family of Pvt. Corey Hicks, please accept my deepest condolences. Across America hearts and hands reach to hold you now, each wishing they could ease this pain. Your Hero will not be forgotten, we wil carry him in our hearts all the days of our lives. He now is a part of the history that makes us who we are, AMERICANS!
Pvt. Corey Hicks, Stand Down Soldier. Your mission here accomplished and you have given all. We now take your sword and move it forward, each being a better American because of you. Thank YOU for your love and service to this country we all hold so dear. Thank you for being a man who stood tall and proud, Thank YOU!
Stand Tall Patriot Guard Riders, Stand Proud! An American Hero has passed.
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Louann Thomas
Asst National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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Casper258
Posts: 23
Tonopah, Az
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| 06 May 2008 7:26 PM |
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To the Friends and family of Pvt Hicks I offer my deepest condolences, know that across the nation people are ready to offer the hands of support and comfort. Thank you for your son's great service and dedication to the country and of the sacrifice of your family. Some gave all All gave some....
Pvt Hicks Stand down young man your mission is complete, calm waters and green grasses await you now. Rest in ease in the arms of those who came before you and know that the nation is greatful for your sacrafice. |
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SamB
Posts: 174
Green Valley AZ
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| 06 May 2008 7:26 PM |
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| To the family and friends of this American Hero. Your loss is our loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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milktoast
Posts: 1776
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 06 May 2008 7:46 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Wags
Posts: 545
Surprise, Arizona
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| 06 May 2008 7:59 PM |
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Pvt Hicks, thank you for your service to our country. To the family of Pvt Hicks, no words can ease your pain, but please know America is grateful for your son's service and scarifice. He joins the other American Heros that made this country the greatest on earth.
I will proudly stand for this solider. |
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Carrying the memory of SSgt Thomas Wagner Jr USMC, 3 FEB 72 - 25 SEP 07
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Blindvet
Posts: 168
Phoenix, AZ
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| 06 May 2008 10:17 PM |
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| To the family of Pvt. Corey L. Hicks I offer my most sincere condolences. I hope you can find strength during this very difficult time with the Lord.
PVT Hicks stand down, your mission complete. I thank you for your service to protect our way of life. You are a Hero and will not be forgotten…
Ready in North Phoenix to proudly stand in honor of an American Hero.
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Having vision has nothing to do with having sight, and everything to do with having commitment. |
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690MedCo
Posts: 3432
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 06 May 2008 10:32 PM |
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| Thank you Pvt Corey Hicks 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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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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adccop
Posts: 2435
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 07 May 2008 12:07 AM |
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To the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Corey, Stand Down your mission on this earth is complete. Thank You for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms. Those that preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Hero and Patriot.
Standing by in Tonopah.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 660
Warner Robins, GA
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| 07 May 2008 5:12 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Hicks family and friends in the loss of Corey. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Corey 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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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 248
South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 07 May 2008 6:02 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt. Corey Hicks. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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It Dosn't Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By ( Roert ).
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aoop
Posts: 1879
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 07 May 2008 6:26 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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mlmsan
Posts: 1249
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 May 2008 6:50 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt Corey Hicks, US Army, Iraq Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Pvt Corey Hicks, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Pvt Corey Hicks, 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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mailman
Posts: 10077
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 07 May 2008 6:55 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PVT Corey Hicks. 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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semperpapa
Posts: 1111
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 07 May 2008 9:10 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Pvt. Corey Hicks 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" 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
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sdoise
Posts: 2241
Kinder, La.
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| 07 May 2008 9:26 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks 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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fred11ross
Posts: 10
Sun City, AZ
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| 07 May 2008 9:27 AM |
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So very very young - so very very tragic the loss
deepest condolences to family and friends of Pvt Hicks. Rest in Peace young Soldier rest in peace.
Standing by
Fred
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satyr
Posts: 2569
Raleigh, NC
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| 07 May 2008 9:34 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Corey. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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"
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Rich Blackaby
Posts: 16
Riverside, Ca 92508
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| 07 May 2008 9:56 AM |
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Not only is it a sad, sad, day with the Pvt. Corey Hicks families, but also ALL the veterans of the 4th Inf. Div. We feel your pain as well. We are proud of Pvt Corey Hicks. His contribution to our freedoms does not go unoticed. Our condolences go to the families and comrades of this great warrior. Thank You for your Service and Contributions. We will be honoring Pvt. Corey Hicks at our Memorial Day services at the Riverside National Cemetery along with ALL the veterans of the 4th Inf Div and their families. God Bless the Families, and God Bless America. If there is anything I can do, dont hesitate to call or contact me.
Steadfast and Loyal
Rich Blackaby
V.P. 4th Inf Div. Assn. So. Calif
PGR#: 139413
Cell: 951-218-1980
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Uffda
Posts: 8014
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 May 2008 10:06 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks. 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, Corey.
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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HDClint
Posts: 252
Elkton, KY
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| 07 May 2008 11:08 AM |
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Corey, a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. Our freedoms have been protected by all these great people that put on the uniform and volunteer to stand up for us. Many years of shedding tears have gone by and unfortunately we will shed more. One thing for certain though, we will have today’s heroes to thank for allowing us to live in such a great nation. Too sad others can’t see the light. Our soldiers are the greatest bunch of people on this earth and as we move forward we owe a special thanks to them and their families. Without the family support it is hard to have such Great Americans.
“You Will Never Be Forgotten”
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Clint Nowlin
SSG USArmy Vet.
"Clearing the Way"
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hdpanther1
Posts: 696
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 07 May 2008 12:40 PM |
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With sorrow in our hearts my family and I offer the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your young soldier. We as Patriotic Americans mourn the loss of your Hero with you. May God comfort you in your time of grief.
Pvt Corey Hicks, my family and I thank you young man for your dedicated service to our Nation in defense of our freedoms. Your willingness to pay the ultimate price for freedom will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
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AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
Ronald Reagan
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4074
Lacey, WA
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| 07 May 2008 1:18 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pvt. Corey Hicks, U.S. Army / OIF. Pvt. Hicks, 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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Team Campbell
Posts: 168
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| 07 May 2008 2:54 PM |
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| Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pvt Corey Hicks. May your love and memories for each other help you throught this difficult time. Pvt Corey Hicks, you gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect us all and we will never forget you....you will be in our hearts forever. Thank you Sir, you are OUR HERO. |
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TeamCampbell
Bear
Robi Arizona Ride Captain-Tucson Connection
Lee
Proudly standing in honor of my Father,
513th Military Intel 66'-68'
"It is never wrong to do the right thing" |
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