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towman95 
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Updated 08 Nov 09 651 edt Pattie
UPDATE: PFC Christopher Ian Walz missions
This will be a two part mission Part one on Thursday, November 12th and Part two on Saturday, November 14th.
Phase 1:
Date: November 12, 2009
Staging Location: Colwood National Golf Club, east parking lot 7313 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Oregon
below is the hyperlink for the address through Mapquest.com
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Colwood+National+Golf+Club&city=Portland&state=OR&address=7313+NE+Columbia+Blvd&zipcode=97218&country=US&latitude=45.56661&longitude=-122.588289&geocode=ADDRESS&id=12394913
Staging Time: 1100 hours
Ride Briefing: 1115 hours
KSU: 1125 hours
We will be escorting PFC Walz and his family to Evergreen Memorial Chapel 1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA from Portland Air National Guard base at PDX.
Phase 2:
Date: November 14th, 2009
Staging Location: Colwood National Golf Course, east parking lot, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, Oregon
below is the hyperlink for the address through Mapquest.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Colwood+National+Golf+Club&city=Portland&state=OR&address=7313+NE+Columbia+Blvd&zipcode=97218&country=US&latitude=45.56661&longitude=-122.588289&geocode=ADDRESS&id=12394913
Staging Time: 0900
Ride Briefing : 0915
KSU: 0925
SOUTH SOUND RIDE PLAN FOR PHASE 2 on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH:
Staging location:
Hawks Prairie Inn
8306 Quinault Drive NE
Lacey, WA
I-5, Exit 111
R/C Daylight arrives 0530
Riders arrive 0545
Ride brief 0600
KSU 0615
Arrive staging location (TBD) 0830 - 0900
South Sound Riders will take a brief intermediate stop at MP 54 Rest Area to allow riders from south of Tumwater to join up. Riders should be at MP 55 Rest Area no later than 0645. Those wishing to join on the move must make eye contact with the sweeps, and not enter the formation until the sweeps have pulled back sufficiently to allow them to move. Due to construction on I-5, it is not recommended to join movement on-the-fly, but should proceed to Rest Area noted.
We will be providing a flag line for the family at the Pavillion at the Portland Air National Guard base.
Thank you for all that each of you do for our heroes.
Respectfully,
Dave "Dirt" Cox, Ride Captain. Steve Guild, Assistant Ride Captain
360-772-6352
dlcdlc7@embarqmail.com
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Updated 30 Oct 09 1954 edt S SturgisLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been invited by the family of PFC Christopher Ian Walz to assist in honoring yet another of America's heroes that has paid the ultimate price for the freedoms that we enjoy. There will be information posted here as it becomes available. For now let's anticipate an escort from Portland Airport to funeral home and flag lines at the funeral services. Please do what you can to join us as we pay our respect to PFC Walz and support his loved ones. This IS the true mission of the Patriot Guard, this is why we ride.
Ride Captain for this mission will be Kevin "Rainman" Williams
Assistant Ride Captain will be Steve Guild
Respectfully,
Kevin "RainMan" Williams
Patriot Guard District Captain
Southwest Washington District
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No. 848-09
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 27 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Luis M. Gonzalez, 27, of South Ozone Park, N.Y.
Sgt. Fernando Delarosa, 24, of Alamo, Texas.
Sgt. Dale R. Griffin, 29, of Terre Haute, Ind.
Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, of Plattsburg, Mo.
Sgt. Patrick O. Williamson, 24, of Broussard, La.
Spc. Jared D. Stanker, 22, of Evergreen Park, Ill.
Pfc. Christopher I. Walz, 25, of Vancouver, Wash.
For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253- 967-0152, 253- 967-0147 or after hours at 253- 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call).
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FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 29 Oct 2009 3:37 PM |
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| To the family and friends of PFC Christopher Walz, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest Sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you during this time of loss. If invited the Patriot Guard Riders would be Honored to Stand the Flag line for this Great American Hero.
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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kkwwillie
Posts: 155
Battle Ground, WA
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| 29 Oct 2009 3:53 PM |
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| We send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher "Ian" Walz. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time. If invited, the Patriot Guard Riders stand ready to honor Ian and pay him the respect that he so rightfully deserves.
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milktoast
Posts: 3681
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 29 Oct 2009 4:13 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC. Christopher Walz. 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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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:04 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Christopher I. Walz. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son 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, Christopher.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1540
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:10 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC. Christopher I. Walz. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
PFC. Walz, 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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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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slowwalker
Posts: 75
Leasburg NC 27291
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:16 PM |
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My prayers are with the Family and friends of PFC Walz. His service
to our Country is why we have our freedom. He is truley an
American Hero. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Riding in Memory of Warren Wade, WWII Veteran |
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mailman
Posts: 22085
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:20 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher I. Walz. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sig22
Posts: 4168
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:32 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Christopher I. Walz. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Christopher.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on….
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart….
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN 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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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 29 Oct 2009 5:47 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, PFC Walz, 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 Timmer
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bbuch
Posts: 234
Mooresville NC
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| 29 Oct 2009 6:12 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of PFC. Christopher Walz. May God and the precious memories of your brave hero comfort you in the days to come? Prayers are with you from every part of the nation and your hero will not be forgotten. PFC. Walzrest in peace and in the knowledge that so many people do care and thank you for your service and sacrifice. May your family find comfort and peace in their hearts during these trying times and your service to this great country is truly appreciated, now rest in peace.
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]
Helicopter Combat Squadron 6
USS Sylvania
USS Concord
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monmixr
Posts: 1873
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 29 Oct 2009 6:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Christopher I. Walz. 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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NorthwestDiego
Posts: 427
Federal Way, WA
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| 29 Oct 2009 6:18 PM |
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| May the family & friends of Pfc. Walz find comfort, peace, and pride during this time of great sadness. The world is a better place because of his contributions. We are grateful for his choice to step up for his country. He is a true American Hero who will be missed by all. |
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In memory of:
Lt. Col. Anthony L. Sherman
304th Civil Affairs
Pottstown, PA |
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kbell
Posts: 2921
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 29 Oct 2009 6:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Christopher I Walz. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10073
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pfc. Christopher Ian Walz, U.S. Army / OEF. Pfc. Walz, 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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bighouse 1
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:08 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences go out to the family of pfc. Walz at this difficult time . |
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hbiker
Posts: 1305
huntington beach
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:08 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Pfc. Walz. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Pfc. Walz that we live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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1armymom
Posts: 999
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:31 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PFC. Christopher I. Walz,
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.
PFC. Walz,
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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ivetret
Posts: 2432
Shermer, IL
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:54 PM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Chris shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family.
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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Nkinler
Posts: 613
Portland. OR
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:59 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ian Walz. Stand down soldier, we have the watch now. Standing by in Portland to honor this hero. |
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US Army 67-69
Northern Oregon
District Co-Captain
Riding in memory of CPL William N. Kinler
MN National Guard
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1stCavMP
Posts: 626
Warren, Ohio
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| 29 Oct 2009 8:04 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Christopher I. Walz. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You PFC Walz, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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BornFree
Posts: 67
Battle Ground, WA
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To the family and friends of PFC Christopher ‘Ian’ Walz I send my sincere condolences. May God be with you and help you in this time of grief.
PFC Walz, thank you for your dedication and service. You ARE a true American Hero. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. It will be my honor to stand for you as you have stood for all Americans!
Steve Guild
Clark County Ride Captain
Standing by in Battle Ground, WA
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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:04 AM |
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Thank you, PFC. Christopher I. Walz for your service to this Nation. Individuals like you put your life on the line and sacrifice your lives for our freedoms. And it breaks my heart. I pray each day that the Lord our God will provide each and every one of our soldiers an Angel to watch over and protect them. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his 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.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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leupold74
Posts: 64
Finger Lakes, NY
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| 30 Oct 2009 7:51 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC. Christopher I. Walz. May your faith give you comfort & sustain you during this most difficult time.
Thank you to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country and your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May he provide peace, comfort, and understanding to every life you have touched.
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Brian Donnelly, '99 FLHR, NYPGR Region 2 RC, ALR, HOG, ABATE, Slainte'
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Stretch_8
Posts: 273
South East Washington State
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:33 AM |
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Neal "Stretch" Miller
Ride Captain, Washington State
Not a Vet, but I show my respect!
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