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Zippy 
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
Director of Operations
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| 27 Jun 2008 8:47 AM |
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Updated 1 Jul 08 1934 edt S Sturgis
First Part of this Mission:
Airport Escort:
Staging: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 *1115 (NOTE, TIME CHANGE!)
OutLaw Field, 200 Airport Road
(off Tiny Town Road),
Clarksville, TN 37042
Note: Those leaving from the Nashville area, pre-staging will be at the Shell Station, I-24 exit 40, Old Hickory Blvd. at *1000. KSU *1030 SHARP (NOTE, TIME CHANGE!!)
Weather: Sunny, High 90/low 69. Please stay hydrated and dress for the weather.
We will escort from the Airport to the funeral Home, these arragements are not final, and that info will not be available until Tuesday. The Ride Captains will have the funeral home info on Wednesday, unless it is posted prior to then.
Come out and help us Honor this Fallen Hero and His Family........
Part Two:
Visitation: Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, from 1500 - 1900 hrs. (3pm - 7pm) at Neal-Tarpley
Funeral Home, 1510 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040
No Staging, please go to the funeral home on the night of visitation for a flag
line that will be outside.
Friday, July 4th, 2008, from 0900 - 1100 hrs. (9am - 11am) at Neal-Tarpley
Funeral Home, 1510 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040. See staging in Part 3
Part Three:
Funeral: Friday, July 4th, 2008, 1100 hrs, Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, 1510 Madison St.,
Clarksville, TN 37040, interment to follow at Rest Haven Cemetery.
Staging: Friday, July 4th, 2008, at 0800, KSU 0840, 1771 Madison St, the old hospital
Gateway Hospital, large empty parking lot available for use.
Ride Captains: Pam Mason, aka CaptMom, pamwynn@yahoo.com (301) 204-4913, she will be at the airport, and David Westhorp, aka RedTag, redtag@patriotguard.org (615) 330-5340, he will meet those at the Shell Station.
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Updated 01 Jul 08 at 0054 EDT by Cagerbob
It's with a sad and heavy heart that I must post Tennessee has lost another American Hero, SPC Joshua L. Plocica, 20, of Clarksville, TN, died June 25, 2008 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.
SPC Plocica, a Clarksville soldier, following in the footsteps of his family members when he enlisted in the Army in August 2006, shortly after graduating from Rossview High School. His Grandfather, Army retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael T. True, and his Uncle, Master Sgt. William C. Clark, served their country, and Spc. Plocica wanted to do his part and follow in their footsteps........SPC Plocica would want his family and friends to celebrate his life, not mourn his death, his mom said......
He is survived by his mother, Lisa Thompson, father, David Corbin, and sister Brenna Corbin.
First Part of this Mission:
Airport Escort:
Staging: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 0830
OutLaw Field, 200 Airport Road
(off Tiny Town Road),
Clarksville, TN 37042
Note: Those leaving from the Nashville area, pre-staging will be at the Shell Station, I-24 exit 40, Old Hickory Blvd. at 0715. KSU 0745 SHARP
Ride Captains: Pam Mason, aka CaptMom, pamwynn@yahoo.com (301) 204-4913, she will be at the airport, and David Westhorp, aka RedTag, redtag@patriotguard.org (615) 330-5340, he will meet those at the Shell Station.
Weather: Sunny, High 90/low 69. Please stay hydrated and dress for the weather.
We will escort from the Airport to the funeral Home, these arragements are not final, and that info will not be available until Tuesday. The Ride Captains will have the funeral home info on Wednesday, unless it is posted prior to then.
Come out and help us Honor this Fallen Hero and His Family........
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
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This is now a confirmed Mission, I will have details on the Airport escort from Outlaw Field to the Funeral home later this afternoon........
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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. Joshua L. Plocica, 20, of Clarksville, Tenn., died June 25 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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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 3666
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 27 Jun 2008 10:21 AM |
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Our condolences to the Plocica family, May the Lord keep His loving Arms tightly around your during your time of grief and sorrow, to comfort you as only He can........
SPC Joshua L. Plocica, Stand Down, Sir, your mission here is complete, Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord.........
Dreamcatcher, Choo Choo, and Zayda |
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Steve "Hollywood" Jordan - 29 Nov 2009
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 3666
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 27 Jun 2008 10:23 AM |
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I am in contact with the CAO, should now sometime today on confirmation, we are also looking at an escort at Outlaw Field on this Hero's return, details to follow when this confirms.
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Steve "Hollywood" Jordan - 29 Nov 2009
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 11:06 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Joshua L. Plocica. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Joshua. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 3666
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 27 Jun 2008 11:44 AM |
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This is now a confirmed mission.
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Steve "Hollywood" Jordan - 29 Nov 2009
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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Zippy
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
Director of Operations
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| 27 Jun 2008 12:03 PM |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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semperpapa
Posts: 1362
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 27 Jun 2008 12:23 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7544
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 27 Jun 2008 12:35 PM |
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God Bless SPC Joshua L. Plocica, 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!
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 27 Jun 2008 1:12 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica. 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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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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watrousmark
Posts: 341
antioch tn
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| 27 Jun 2008 1:45 PM |
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04 Buell XB12R, 07 FLHXI, A-10 crew chief, Middle Tennessee Area Ride Captain, and still riding with respect. Cell number 615-828-7463 |
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1armymom
Posts: 1010
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 27 Jun 2008 2:00 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica,
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. Plocica,
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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SportyPig
Posts: 1794
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 27 Jun 2008 2:05 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Joshua Plocica. I trust that God will comfort you during this difficult time as only he can. Spc Plocica, Sir, stand down. Mission accomplished. We'll take the fight from here.
I type through the tears, as our country has lost another of it's finest citizens.
It will be a great honor to stand for this hero.
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TN Assistant State Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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CarolineWM
Posts: 98
Topsail Island, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:01 PM |
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| My family and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica. |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 7246
Panama City, Fl.
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:01 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Plocica family. A grateful nation mourns the loss of another HERO. His service and sacrifice on behalf of our freedoms will never be forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 27 Jun 2008 3:56 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Joshua L. Plocica. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Joshua.....Godspeed..... |
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Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 27 Jun 2008 4:01 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica and my sincere appreciation of his military service for our country and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 4116
Lexington, NC
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| 27 Jun 2008 4:04 PM |
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Spc. Joshua L. Plocica 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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califonialovin
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| 27 Jun 2008 4:23 PM |
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| i will never forget you Josh, high school was so much fun seeing you around everywhere. you were always so nice and funny. Everyone loves you and misses you! we wont forget you.
thanks for your sacrifice, we could never thank you enough. i'll be praying for you & your family
fly high in heaven, we love you josh |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2126
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| 27 Jun 2008 5:27 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the freinds and family of Spc. Plocica in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Joshua we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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New Mexico
Posts: 2159
Temple City, California 91780
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| 27 Jun 2008 6:13 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc Joshua L. Plocica I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Spc Plocica and thank you for your service to our country. You are truely an American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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ivetret
Posts: 2544
Shermer, IL
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| 27 Jun 2008 6:48 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget. |
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:16 PM |
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My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Spc. Joshua L. Plocica.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Joshua has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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Jasper54
Posts: 7189
Columbus, Ohio
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:21 PM |
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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 Spc. Joshua L. Plocica, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend 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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skydiverd3716
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| 27 Jun 2008 7:46 PM |
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| Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends for this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace your mission is now over. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Jun 2008 8:17 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 Joshua 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 Joshua L. Plocica, 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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