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ladynighthawk 
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 27 Oct 2009 5:25 AM |
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FINAL UPDATE
Friday, 6 November 09
Wake details are given in the post below this one, but, in addition>
Stage at 3:30 PM at the back lot of funeral home. Please arrive when you can and stay as long as you can. Bob Sullivan will have the flag truck but to be safe it is wise to bring your flags
Saturday, 7 November 09
Funeral details are given in the post below, but in addition>
STAGING: Staging will be in the parking lot behind the church
Church: John Wesley United Methodist Church
270 Gifford St
Falmouth, MA 02540
STAGING TIME: 9:00 MA - 9:30 AM Saturday 7 November 09
BRIEFING: 9:30 AM
We will form a flag line at the church immediately thereafter.
Interment to follow at Bourne
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Howard Shrut
MA State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
hshrut@rcn.com
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Updated 03 Nov 09 1035 est S Sturgis
UPDATE
Wednesday, 4 November 09
We have been requested by the family of Captain Jones to form a flag line at the funeral home to receive Captain Jones as he returns from the airport.
LOCATION:
Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home
74 Algonquin Ave
Mashpee, MA 02649
TIME: Please be at the funeral home no later than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday 4 November 09
Friday, 6 November 09
The family of Captain Jones has requested our presence during the wake. We will form a flag line during the visiting hours for the wake. The wake is at the funeral home as indicated above (Chapman Funeral Home).
TIME: Wake hours are from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday 7 November 09
Saturday, 7 November 09
We will be present at the church service.
Church: John Wesley United Methodist Church
270 Gifford St
Falmouth, MA 02540
For planning purposes, the church service begins at 10:00 AM
Staging times and location: TBA
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Updated 30 OCT 09 @ 1159est by Sandy9999
Update - US Marine Captain Eric A. Jones, 29, Mashpee, MA, 07 NOV 09
Below you will find preliminary information for the KIA Honor Mission for US Marine Captain Eric A. Jones
Please check the website for up-dates as the date is not confirmed and other details are to follow.
FUNERAL DATE: Saturday 7 November (UNCONFIRMED)
Funeral Home: Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home
74 Algonquin Ave
Mashpee, MA 02649
Church: John Wesley United Methodist Church
270 Gifford St
Falmouth, MA 02540
Interment at Bourne
Further detail will follow as they become available --
Howard Shrut
MA State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
hshrut@rcn.com
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Updated 29 Oct 09 2059 edt S Sturgis
The family of Captain Eric Jones has requested our presence
at the funeral of their beloved Fallen Hero.
Capt. Jones was killed in a helicopter crash in Helmand Province,
Afghanistan. He died in the same crash as another Massachusetts
resident, Captain Kyle Van De Giesen.
The funeral is scheduled to be held in Falmouth on 7 November
(unconfirmed) with interment at Bourne.
Ride Captain: Ron Hill ronocmc@aol.com
Further details will be posted as they become available.
Howard Shrut
MA State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
hshrut@rcn.com
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No. 834-09
October 27, 2009 | |
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
The following Marines died Oct. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, 23, of Anchorage, Alaska.
Capt. Eric A. Jones, 29, of Westchester, N.Y.
Capt. David S. Mitchell, 30, of Loveland, Ohio.
Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, 29, of North Attleboro, Mass.
Fleury, Jones and Van De Giesen were assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Mitchell was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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FireAlan
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Nutley, NJ
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| 27 Oct 2009 5:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences for Capt. Eric A. Jones family, friends and fellow soldiers. |
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AOC USN (Ret)
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Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:10 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of Captain Eric A. Jones. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom, and paying the ultimate price that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:12 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Capt. Eric A. Jones to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. 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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ziggyssbn635
Posts: 113
BLUE STAR DAD in n.e. Pa on the delaware river
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:13 AM |
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riding in memory for my dad +jack+ usn mm3 korea conflict = riding in honor for my air force son aaron just left his two year old and wife for BAGRAM afghanistan 5/09 and nephew== just got back from iraq== navy hm3 justin goble == standing in honor for lcpl jacob w. beisel( my neighbor and sons buddy)-- never got to leave anbar province iraq kia3/31/06 GOD BLESS THEM ALL! |
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aoop
Posts: 3268
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:18 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:30 AM |
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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, Capt. Jones, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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markjohnson
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:33 AM |
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Dear family and friends of Capt. Eric A. Jones,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Eric laughing so hard that he cried. Take time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Above all, take time to celebrate the life of an American Hero. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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Mark "SkidMark" Johnson
"You don't get to choose whether or not you stand behind your troops, for they have already chosen to stand in FRONT of you"
PGR Rider - '03 HD Road King Police
Desert Storm Veteran '88~'94 U.S.N.
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1540
New Port Richey, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:45 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Eric A. Jones. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Capt. Jones, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
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John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
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Mike "Deltoid" Bland
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Roert
Posts: 3137
Erie, PA
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:49 AM |
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Rest in honored peace Marine. We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Eric Jones. |
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smidi
Posts: 1233
East Meadow, NY Region 8 Nassau
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| 27 Oct 2009 7:55 AM |
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| Rest In Peace Eric. 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 626
Warren, Ohio
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| 27 Oct 2009 8:11 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Eric A. Jones. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Capt. Jones, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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hbiker
Posts: 1305
huntington beach
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| 27 Oct 2009 8:43 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Capt. Jones. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Capt. Jones that we live with the freedoms we have and enjoy. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 27 Oct 2009 9:17 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC. Capt. Eric A. Jones, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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milktoast
Posts: 3681
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 9:26 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt Eric Jones. 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
Totally directionally challenged
"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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jpw105
Posts: 309
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:10 AM |
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My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Eric Jones, and profound gratitude to Capt. Jones 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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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:39 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
Capt Eric A. Jones. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Eric.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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kbell
Posts: 2921
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:39 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt Eric A Jones. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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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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monmixr
Posts: 1873
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 27 Oct 2009 10:57 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt Eric A. Jones. 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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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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rgetch
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Bradford, Pa
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:02 AM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Eric A. Jones, USMC, Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America. I pray that you will always carry the knowledge that Eric is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Marine.
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:03 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Eric A. Jones. We thank you for your military service, leadership, sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
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
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ivetret 
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:33 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Capt Eric A. Jones. I'm so sorry for you loss. This is a terrible tragedy.
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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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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Eric A. Jones, USMC / OEF. Capt. Jones, 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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djmurray
Posts: 326
West Columbia, SC
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| 27 Oct 2009 11:46 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of Capt.Eric A. Jones. We are sorry for your loss, may you rest assured this great American hero will never be forgotten for giving their all, so the rest of us can remain free. |
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Thank God for those who give us the chance to be free.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3847
Lexington, NC
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| 27 Oct 2009 1:08 PM |
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Capt. Eric A. Jones earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country as a United States 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 will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Eric - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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