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harly69g 
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KY State Captain
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This is the final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor COL Michael R. Stahlman, USMC, 45, Chevy Chase, MD, who gave all on October 5, 2008. It is a go, all contacts have been made. A memorial service will be held at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203, at 1100 hrs, Thursday, October 30, 2008, with interment at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) following at approximately 1300 hrs.
Your ride captain for this mission is Kevin Rock, (410) 867-8882.
The current weather forecast for Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday, October 30th is sunny with morning lows possible to 36 degrees increasing to a high of 56 degrees in the afternoon. Dress accordingly. Horses if you can (with safe, sturdy and secure 3 X 5 flag mounts if possible). Cages are always welcome. Please bring hand-held 3 X 5 flags for the services at Murphy's Funeral Home. Flags will not be needed once we arrive at ANC for the second portion of this mission.
Staging at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203, 1000 hrs with a briefing at 1015 hrs.
Remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen marine and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been honored with an invitation to show
our respect for Col Stahlman.
Services will be at Murphy's Funeral on 30 Oct at 1100 hrs with
Interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery at 1300 hrs.
Mission details will be updated as soon as possible. Please watch this
thread for updates.
Thank you,
Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
(410)231-9018
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edited by towman 95 1040 pdt. 15 OCT 08
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. Michael R. Stahlman, 45, of Chevy Chase, Md., died Oct. 5 from injuries sustained in a July 31 non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
The incident is currently under investigation.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the MCAGCC Twentynine Palms public affairs office at (760) 830-6213. | |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
kypgr.org
kypgr.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
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ivetret
Posts: 1843
Shermer, IL
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:13 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Colonel Michael R. Stahlman. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
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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?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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sig22
Posts: 3178
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:16 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Michael.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:21 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Col Stahlman. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:30 PM |
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Colonel Michael R. Stahlman who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while serving in the defense of our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. We 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.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 07 Oct 2008 6:03 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. 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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custer7thcav
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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Oct 2008 6:39 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 07 Oct 2008 6:45 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman, USMC / OIF. Col. Stahlman, 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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1armymom
Posts: 557
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 07 Oct 2008 7:46 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Col. Michael R. Stahlman,
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.
Col. Stahlman,
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 Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"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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mlmsan
Posts: 3112
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 Oct 2008 9:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman, US Marine Corp Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Col. Michael R. Stahlman's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Col. Michael R. Stahlman, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:32 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Col. Michael Stahlman.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their 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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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Billboy
Posts: 1277
Webster, Fl.
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| 08 Oct 2008 7:41 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman, USMC, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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Asmodeus
Posts: 628
State Captain
Maryland & DC
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| 08 Oct 2008 8:27 AM |
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Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Colonel Stahlman. Our words can do little to ease the pain, but know a Nation grieves with you. We will forever be in your debt and he will never be forgotten.
Maryland Patriot Guard, we have made contact with the CACO. We are awaiting word on the family's wishes.
Standing by.....
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Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & D.C.
(Asmodeus@patriotguard.org)
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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 08 Oct 2008 8:46 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Colonel Michael R. Stahlman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace sir. 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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milktoast
Posts: 2483
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 08 Oct 2008 10:57 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Col. Michael Stahlman. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 08 Oct 2008 5:47 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 Michael 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, Col Michael R. Stahlman, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Calling Fox
Posts: 867
Emerson, IA
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:14 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, on or off duty, 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
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
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aoop
Posts: 2575
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Oct 2008 10:20 AM |
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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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2284
Lexington, NC
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| 09 Oct 2008 10:40 AM |
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Col. Michael R. Stahlman earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country as a U.S. Marine. 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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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1748
Lake Mary, FL
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| 09 Oct 2008 12:19 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.
Col. Michael Stahlman, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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Richardcma
Posts: 107
RC Pa Region 8 Columbia Pa.
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| 09 Oct 2008 2:17 PM |
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| Thank you Michael for selfless service to this nation. We will honor your memory and shield those you have left behind. God bless your family and friends. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered their life for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One for your soul; the other for your freedom |
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RDWinters
Posts: 667
Wilson,NC
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| 09 Oct 2008 3:14 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Col. Michael R. Stahlman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Col. Stahlman for your courage, dedication, leadership and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
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TMR
Posts: 2617
Willow Springs IL
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| 09 Oct 2008 3:44 PM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Col. Stahlman, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, sir, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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ron1ok
Posts: 595
Triadelphia WV
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:33 PM |
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Col. Stahlman, Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Col. Stahlman, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Michael is a true
American hero. SEMPER FI !!!
Ron J.
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WV ASC North
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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:08 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Col. Michael R. Stahlman and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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