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Schmidtrock 
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| 20 Jun 2006 12:36 PM |
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Updated 12 Aug 09 1746 edt S Sturgis
Final Itinerary:
I received a phone call from the CACO assigned to the Speicher family this afternoon. The Speicher family wishes to thank the Patriot Guard Riders for all that we do to Honor our Country's HEROES and for everyone's thoughts and prayers. They also wish to thank us for our offer to help Honor their HERO, CAPT Michael "Scott" Speicher.
Their request is for the PGR to participate in the public procession by Standing at Cecil Field as the procession passes by. NAS Cecil Field was the Naval Base that Scott was assigned to during his last tour of duty. In the time that we have been waiting for Scott to return Home, one of the streets was renamed in his Honor, Speicher Dr.. There was also a monument and tree planted in his Honor among 13 pilots from the Vietnam War and fellow F-18 pilot LT Robert J. Dwyer who have all called NAS Cecil Field Home and have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedom.
We will Stand in Honor of CAPT Michael "Scott" Speicher as he Stood for US so many years ago.
Friday, 14 Aug 09
Stage: 0900
Brief: 0930
Set Line: As procession nears, details during briefing.
Please bring your 3x5 flag as we receive Home CAPT Michael "Scott" Speicher. Large flag bikes are not required but if you are set up for them please fly them
NOTE: On Thursday, 13 Aug 09 at 1500hrs if you can please stop what you are doing and take a minute to Welcome CAPT Michael "Scott" Speicher Home as he is returned to his family. Continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Forecast: Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
It will be hot and muggy, hydrate, hydrate and hydrate some more.
Respectfully submitted,
Ride Safely,
Ralph "Drem" Terreault
Assistant State Capt, NE Florida
NE FL Help On The Homefront Rep
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
___________________________________________________________________________ updated on 12 AUG 09 at 15:26 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
This is now a confirmed mission....details to follow asap ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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No. 571-09
August 02, 2009 |
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Remains Identified as Navy Captain Michael Scott Speicher
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) has positively identified remains recovered in Iraq as those of Captain Michael Scott Speicher. Captain Speicher was shot down flying a combat mission in an F/A-18 Hornet over west-central Iraq on January 17th, 1991 during Operation Desert Storm.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Speicher's family for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country," said Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy. "I am also extremely grateful to all those who have worked so tirelessly over the last 18 years to bring Captain Speicher home."
"Our Navy will never give up looking for a shipmate, regardless of how long or how difficult that search may be," said Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations. "We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Captain Speicher and his family for the sacrifice they have made for our nation and the example of strength they have set for all of us."
Acting on information provided by an Iraqi citizen in early July, US Marines stationed in Al Anbar Province went to a location in the desert which was believed to be the crash site of Captain Speicher's jet. The Iraqi citizen stated he knew of two Iraqi citizens who recalled an American jet impacting the desert and the remains of the pilot being buried in the desert. One of these Iraqi citizens stated that they were present when Captain Speicher was found dead at the crash site by Bedouins and his remains buried. The Iraqi citizens led US Marines to the site who searched the area. Remains were recovered over several days during the past week and flown to Dover Air Force Base for scientific identification by the AFIP's Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner.
The recovered remains include bones and multiple skeletal fragments. Positive identification was made by comparing Captain Speicher's dental records with the jawbone recovered at the site. The teeth are a match, both visually and radiographically.
While dental records have confirmed the remains to be those of Captain Speicher, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology DNA Lab in Rockville, Maryland is running DNA tests on the remains recovered in Iraq and comparing them to DNA reference samples previously provided by family members. Results will take approximately 24 hours.
A high-resolution photo of Captain Speicher is available at http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=2934 |
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No. 016-01 IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2001 NAVY CHANGES STATUS OF CMDR. MICHAEL SCOTT SPEICHER Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig has changed the status of Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher from Killed in Action/Body Not Recovered (KIA/BNR) to Missing in Action (MIA). Speicher's F/A-18 aircraft was shot down by enemy fire in the first day of the air war over Iraq on Jan. 17, 1991. He was placed in an MIA status the next day. On May 22, 1991, following a Secretary of the Navy status review board that found "no credible evidence" to suggest he had survived the shootdown, his status was changed to KIA/BNR. In December 1995, working through the International Committee of the Red Cross, investigators from the Navy and Army's Central Identification Laboratory entered Iraq and conducted a thorough excavation of the crash site. In September 1996, based on a comprehensive review of evidence accumulated since the initial KIA/BNR determination, the Secretary of the Navy reaffirmed the presumptive finding of death. Over the years since that determination was made, the Navy and the U.S. government have consistently sought new information and continued to analyze all available information to resolve Speicher's fate. This additional information and analysis, when added to the information considered in 1996, underscored the need for a new review. Based on the review, Danzig has concluded that Speicher's status should be "Missing in Action." |
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Schmidtrock
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
C 256-783-8851
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<___________________> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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Bill 'Snap' Lines - Rest In Peace now Brother. I'll miss you.
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Schmidtrock
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Huntsville, AL
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| 20 Jun 2006 12:57 PM |
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From AII POW-MIA site found here http://www.aiipowmia.com/pgw/pgwpwmia.html
Could not locate the DOD release changing him to Captured but he is listed as such in the Library of Congress POW-MIA database.
Persian Gulf War Original POW-MIA
All MIA 'officially' listed as KIA
Michael Scott Speicher status change from KIA to MIA January 2001
Michael Scott Speicher Status change from MIA to Missing/Captured October 2002 |
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Schmidtrock
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
C 256-783-8851
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<___________________> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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Bill 'Snap' Lines - Rest In Peace now Brother. I'll miss you.
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ericdx
Posts: 204
Everett, Wa
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| 20 Jun 2006 7:04 PM |
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Schmidtrock,
I am not 100% positive, but I seem to have seen him listed as Captain before. I am not sure if the military services hold a person in his status as currently active, and apply promotions at the appropriate time. I am not 100% certain on this, and it may have been conjecture as to what he would be when he is found (and God willing, someday he is).
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Schmidtrock
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Huntsville, AL
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| 21 Jun 2006 2:08 PM |
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| I will research this further. That is indeed what they do, apply promotions at appropriate levels while a servicemember is being held pow/mia as is the case with SGT Maupin. He was a PFC when captured. |
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Schmidtrock
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
C 256-783-8851
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<___________________> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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Bill 'Snap' Lines - Rest In Peace now Brother. I'll miss you.
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IMCRUZIN2
Posts: 141
Godwin, NC
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| 23 Jun 2006 7:35 AM |
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I wear a bracelet for LCDR "Spike" Speicher and he has been promoted twice in his absence. There have been many reports to suggest that Spike is still alive and I pray that our country will do everything in it's power to bring he and the rest of our "unnaccounted" for heroes home. Take a look at this www.friendsofscottspeicher.org and www.operationfreespike.com
Thanks and God bless,
IMCRUZIN2
Barbra Corbett
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DanTheGrouch
Posts: 163
San Angelo, TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 8:53 PM |
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| After a considerable amount of research and phone calls, I've confirmed that Scott Speicher is indeed still listed as "Missing-Captured" and that he has been promoted twice. His current rank is Captain. |
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Q
Posts: 52
Boardman, OR
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| 03 Jul 2006 3:58 PM |
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When in high school during the 70's, I remember people wearing the aluminum bracelets. Since I was in Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield and Storm, I feel a part of his being missing and wear a stainless steel bracelet while waiting for news of his return. From one Navy man to another, you are not forgotten.
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Morrow County, Oregon
PGR #8518
- I ride in honor of my Father, USS Burton Island, AGB-1 & USS Passumpsic, AO-107.
- My Step-Father, USS Kitkun Bay, CVE-73, & USS Gosselin, DE-710, WWII & Korea.
- My Grandfather, USN, WWII.
- My Uncle's, cousins, and nephews serving & having served in the USN, USMC, USA, USAF.
- My Son who is now serving in the US Navy Seabees.
Seabees Can DO!
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 2027
GA Ride Captain 11/11/06 - Present Savannah, GA
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| 03 Jul 2006 5:18 PM |
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I, too, wear Captain Speicher's bracelet.
My unit only has one "big" social event per year...our Christmas party. I started a tradition last year of having the POW/MIA table and ceremony. There was a framed, faded photograph of Captain Speicher on the table last Christmas. Toward the end of the evening, one of our officers told everyone who the picture was and that it wasn't just a random photograph. It was very touching to see people stand at the table in their own time and look at the photo. |
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Assistant State Captain (SE)
When you come to the edge of
All the light you know
And are about to step off
Into the darkness of the unknown
Faith is knowing one of two things
will happen:
There will be something solid
to stand on
Or you will be taught how to fly.
In Memory of LtCol Chris Smisson. Aviator and Friend.
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elwood1
Posts: 16
md, va and pa
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| 04 Jul 2006 12:13 PM |
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all i can say is you are not and never will be forgotten,
you will remain in my thoughts and prayers from now until the day you come home.
bring them home,
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Solo
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Albuquerque N.M.
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| 11 Aug 2006 6:13 AM |
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CGAR
Posts: 1057
South East, US of A
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| 21 Aug 2006 5:37 AM |
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| Does anyone know if Camp Speicher (or FOB Speicher) was named after CDR Speicher? |
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Cgar
US Army; IOMC; CVMA; VFW; PGR; Lodge # 711 A&FM; A.A.O.N.M.S.; NRA.
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Teri
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| 21 Aug 2006 4:13 PM |
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| My son was in Iraq and I am pretty sure it is named after the missing airman. I'll ask him and get back with you all. |
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tejas96
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| 21 Aug 2006 6:08 PM |
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CGAR...FOB Speicher is named after Lt. Cdr. Michael S. Speicher, an F-18 fighter pilot who was shot down over Iraq the opening night of the 1991 Gulf War.
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Chainman
Posts: 191
Jacksonville,Fl
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| 23 Aug 2006 6:55 PM |
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CGAR
AS you've already heard camp Speicher is infact named for Capt Speicher. We launched him from the deck of
the USS Saratoga in the first mission of Desert Storm. He was in VFA-81 and I was in the sister Squadron VFA-83
and then as now we never had enough people so we always helped each of out. So it was a great lose to us all
and we are still waiting for his return. I've included a link to his web sight so if want to check it during some down time.
Thanks for your service and maybe you guys can finish what we started.
Mike Chaney
http://www.freescottspeicher.org/
Friends Working to Free Scott Speicher |
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atmo
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antioch,CA
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| 03 Jun 2007 11:32 PM |
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| Yes, since I spent 9 mo at Camp Speicher, now that I am back home I think of him often. I hope an pray for his safe return. |
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"BORN OF FREEDOM"
Command Sergeant Major
351st Civil Affairs Command Group
United States Army Reserves
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pfcsmom
Posts: 555
Kernersville,NC
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| 04 Jun 2007 5:57 AM |
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| I PRAY FOR HIS SAFE RETURN! |
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PROUD MOM OF 82ND AIRBORNE SON, SGT BJ FREDERICK!! |
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patchworksmin
Posts: 1523
Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia
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| 02 Aug 2009 5:50 AM |
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DOD released on CAPT. Speicher this morning, 02 AUG. 09. |
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
Wife of SPC. Joe Johnson - Ga. National Guard- re-enlisted 01/24/10
706-266-1448
Georgia Ride Captain
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Q
Posts: 52
Boardman, OR
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:07 AM |
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| This is great, but very sad news. My sincerest condolences go to the family. |
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Ride Captain
Morrow County, Oregon
PGR #8518
- I ride in honor of my Father, USS Burton Island, AGB-1 & USS Passumpsic, AO-107.
- My Step-Father, USS Kitkun Bay, CVE-73, & USS Gosselin, DE-710, WWII & Korea.
- My Grandfather, USN, WWII.
- My Uncle's, cousins, and nephews serving & having served in the USN, USMC, USA, USAF.
- My Son who is now serving in the US Navy Seabees.
Seabees Can DO!
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Drem
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Jacksonville, FL
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:14 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of CAPT Michael Scott Speicher. Looking skyward, thank you CAPT Speicher for your dedicated service to our Country. Over the years you been in our hearts and minds, now that you are being returned home that will not stop. You will not be forgotten. Rest easy Sir, you have earned it.
Contacts have been made, standing by in Jacksonville. |
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher and
Clair C. "Doc" Chaffin WWII Veteran
In Memory of my Dad and his Brothers:
Ralph A. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Allan R. Terreault Sr
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Edwin S. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Paul E. Terreault
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
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kbell
Posts: 3863
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:24 AM |
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| I hope this news brings healing to Capt Speicher's family. The entire world knows Scott's name. Jacksonville and all of America has been anticipating your return. We now know you have been in Jesus' loving care. Scott you have never been forgotten. Nor will you be. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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sneakysnake
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:34 AM |
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Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Capt. Michael Scott Speicher. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We hope and pray that this brings closure needed to the family, friends, and shipmates of Capt. Speicher. May he now rest in everlasting peace on home soil.
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BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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jgoll
Posts: 192
Ride Captain Cincinnati, Oh
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:37 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of CAPT Michael Scott Speicher. The waiting is over, The searching is over. Now it is time to bring this Hero home and show him the honor and respect he is due. |
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Doc4Fire
Posts: 35
Orange Park/Middleburg, FL
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:45 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Capt Speicher.
Standing by in Middleburg... |
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Protecting Those That Defend America.
God, Country, and Fast Boats...
In memory of my grandfather: Denis J. Murphy MSgt USAF (ret); "Peacemaker" crew member
In Memory of Mike Gardner, FF/LT (ret): rest in peace brother...
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. John Stuart Milll |
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SpyderRyder
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Orange Park, FL
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| 02 Aug 2009 8:59 AM |
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Thank you for your service Capt Speicher. 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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briscoeg
Posts: 692
San Antonio, Texas
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| 02 Aug 2009 9:20 AM |
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Americans have been waiting for Scott for 18 years. We wish the news were better, but still, he is home at last and his family and friends finally know. I wish them peace.
The CNN article:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/02/us.gulf.war.remains/
God Speed, Sir.
George
San Antonio
"High Flight"
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
No 412 squadron, RCAF
Killed 11 December 1941, Britain
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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