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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7646
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:31 PM |
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SHORT NOTICE LCpl Alberto Francesconi, Bronx NY 7, 8 & 9 JAN 09
The family of Lance Corporal Francesconi has invited the PGR to support all
arrangements for his visitation, funeral service and burial. We will proudly stand
for this Marine who stood for us.
VISITATION:
Wednesday and Thursday 07 and 08 JAN 09
3:00 PM until 9:00 PM
R. G. Ortiz Funeral Home
4425 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
212-942-3700
FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday 09 JAN 09
10:00 AM
Our Lady of Mercy RC Church
2496 Marion Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
BURIAL SERVICE:
Immediately following Funeral Service
Saint Raymond's Cemetery
2600 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
Staging Areas, Times and Mission Specifics:
Visitation on Wednesday and Thursday 07 and 08 JAN 09
Establish Flag Line at Church not later than 2:45 PM
and maintain until 9:00 PM
Stand the line as your schedule permits.
Funeral Service on Friday 09 JAN 09
Stage at FH at 8:30 AM for Flag Line and Escort to Church
Establish Flag Line not later than 8:45 AM
If unable to make FH to Church Escort,
Stage at Church not later than 9:15 and establish Flag line
We will escort from FH to Church and Church to Cemetery
Lead Ride Captain to be determined
Local Ride Captains, please send out your staging times and areas
and post.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y., died Jan. 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at (910) 450-6575. |
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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sig22
Posts: 4341
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:33 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Alberto.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
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"
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:34 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of LCpl. Alberto Francesconi 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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Schelly "Toro"
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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milktoast
Posts: 3930
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:37 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi. 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 Toth
Michigan Ride Captain/Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot."~Gary Hart
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smidi
Posts: 1518
East Meadow, NY Region 8 Nassau
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:51 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Alberto. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends. |
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle: Irving Schultz, Private, United States Army, Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, Killed In Action: 24 November 1944, 21 Years Old, Gereonsweiler, Germany |
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louann
Posts: 1732
Peoria, Arizona
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| 05 Jan 2009 4:57 PM |
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Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y.
Words so easliy written, yet knowing why they were takes your breath away. Yet another Marine to defend the streets of Heaven.
To the Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y. we send our deepest condolences. No mere words will ease this pain, I wish there were. Your Young Hero is now ours as well. Thank YOU ALL for sharing him with this Country we love so dearly. Please, know we will carry him in our hearts every day of our lives...we will carry him forward!
Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y. Stand Down Marine! Your mission here accomplished and God has called you to defend his Home, He has called you Home! You have given all for this Country and I cannot thank YOU enough. So young, yet so much heart and dedication to OUR Country. THANK YOU, with all my heart THANK YOU!
*standing by in heart*
STAND TALL PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS, STAND PROUD! An American Hero has passed. |
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Louann Thomas
Past National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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mailman
Posts: 24532
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 6:10 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Alberto Francesconi. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 6:18 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 Alberto 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, LCpl Alberto Francesconi, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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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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| 05 Jan 2009 6:26 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi,
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 sisters and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Lance Cpl. Francesconi,
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 fellow warriors 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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vander177
Posts: 4739
Vandergrift, PA
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| 05 Jan 2009 6:30 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Alberto Francesconi. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL! |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Jan 2009 7:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LCpl. Alberto Francesconi, USMC / OEF. LCpl. Francesconi, 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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mlmsan
Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:39 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, US Marine Corp, OEF Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Marine, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. 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
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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cdarnold
Posts: 2
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:44 PM |
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Rest in Peace, Brother.
God's speed to Heaven's Gates.
Semper Fi!
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ivetret
Posts: 2544
Shermer, IL
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| 05 Jan 2009 9:07 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
~+~
Rose
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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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rac1744
Posts: 122
queens,ny
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| 06 Jan 2009 2:03 AM |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 06 Jan 2009 2:18 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN LCPL. ALBERTO FRANCESCONI (USMC). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ALBERTO. SEMPER FI. STANDING BY IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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wheatfield
Posts: 1179
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 06 Jan 2009 3:31 AM |
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| My most heartfelt regret and sympathy to all family and friends of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Alberto Francesconi. Our country owes Alberto an eternal debt of honor and respect for his service and sacrifice. My words are weak in the face of what the beloved of this young man must now be enduring; but please know that many who never met your young man sorrow for your loss. I pray that Goodness and Mercy will follow all who grieve. May there be an outpouring of human and devine love and sympathy for all who cared for this young man through all the days of his childhood. May they ever walk in the company of caring angels, until they pass through the gates of Heaven, and once again feel the embrace of their beloved. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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franktiregod
Posts: 100
Stockbridge, Georgia
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:03 AM |
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We send our deepest sympathies and offer our prayers for this Marine. Our gratitude to you and your family is immeasurable. Rest easy Marine. Your mission here is complete.
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In memory of Sgt Frank Stephens Jr.
6-16-1986 12-05-2008
A real American hero |
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jshinn
Posts: 632
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:03 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Francesconi. Your tour of duty is over and well done; Rest in Peace Alberto. We in New Jersey mourn the loss of our neighbor in New York. Waiting for further instructions.
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United States Army - 67-72
Past New Jersey State Captain
Cage Coordinator
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easye
Posts: 951
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You gave your tomorrows so I can have my today. The sacrifices you have made will not be forgotten. May you forever Rest in Peace. My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends.
“Let us honor our country’s very best“.
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
!!Freedom Is Not Free!!
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED”
“AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”
With Respect And Honor,
EasyE
American Legion Riders Lewiston MI. Post 198
Cpl.E4 USMC 59-63
3rd. Mar.Div.1st.AMTrac Bn.
Semper-Fi
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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of LCpl Alberto Francesconi. My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
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.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to
'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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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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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1624
Ga. PGR
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Alberto. Thank you LCpl. Francesconi for your service and ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. May you Rest in Eternal Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
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banditbob
Posts: 3893
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:41 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this OEF Veterans family and friends. God Bless Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi. Thank you for your sacrifice to this great Nation of ours. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:47 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 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. “ YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBER “
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Posts: 326
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, and profound gratitude to Lance Cpl. Francesconi for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his patriotism and dedication to duty, honor and country.
Thank you, Marine.
Jonathan Worley
Glastonbury, CT
ETN3 USNR 1971-77
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