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This is why I was AWOL this AM

Post in 'The Perfect Picture' started by DAKSY, Dec 10, 2012.

  1. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    The Patriot Guard Riders of NY brought home a Marine LCpl who was KIA in Afghanistan on 1 Dec...[IMG]
    DAKSY, Dec 10, 2012
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  2. Gasifier Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 25, 2011
    2,864 posts
    St. Lawrence River valley, N.Y.
    :(
    Gasifier, Dec 10, 2012
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  3. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,472 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Poignant photo . . . thanks for sharing . . . and for doing Daksy.
    firefighterjake, Dec 10, 2012
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  4. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,139 posts
    Michigan
    Looks like the AWOL was a good one. You are excused for this type.
    Backwoods Savage, Dec 10, 2012
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  5. PapaDave Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 23, 2008
    4,756 posts
    Northern MI - in the mitten
    Bring 'em home, but not like that.
    :(
    PapaDave, Dec 10, 2012
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  6. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,037 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    I need a love button for this comment!

    Good work DAKSY!
    Eatonpcat, Dec 11, 2012
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  7. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,794 posts
    central PA
    Good on you Daksy. God Bless that soldier's family for his and their sacrifice........

    It's terrible to lose an American hero like that, especially this time of the year.......
    Scotty Overkill, Dec 12, 2012
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  8. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    Indeed it is, Scotty. The escort traveled past two public schools & all the students & faculty were lining the street waving flags & holding banners. I rode the Lead Flag Bike & it was so freekin cold that my eyewear froze to my face from the tears streaming down. Damn winter pollen...
    DAKSY, Dec 12, 2012
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  9. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,794 posts
    central PA
    You are a good man, Daksy. I mean it. The type of thing you did for this soldier is one of the things that REALLY makes me proud to be an American....
    Scotty Overkill, Dec 12, 2012
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  10. cptoneleg Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 17, 2010
    1,373 posts
    Virginia
    God Bless
    cptoneleg, Dec 12, 2012
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  11. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    That is a poignant scene. I'm very sorry for the family, but glad that the community has been so supportive. Time to bring all our boys and gals home, alive.
    begreen, Dec 12, 2012
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  12. charly Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 2, 2008
    1,698 posts
    Schoharie, NY
    Thanks for being there Daksy!
    charly, Dec 15, 2012
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  13. fox9988 Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 15, 2012
    457 posts
    NW Arkansas
    Semper Fi
    fox9988, Dec 15, 2012
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  14. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    This is what the tarmac looked like when the plane landed...
    [IMG]
    DAKSY, Dec 15, 2012
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  15. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,037 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    Freakin awesome, I hope you don't mind, but I pirated your photo to my computer... it will be used as wallpaper!
    Eatonpcat, Dec 16, 2012
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  16. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    No problem!
    DAKSY, Dec 17, 2012
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  17. save$ Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 22, 2008
    1,682 posts
    Chelsea Maine
    Thank you for your service to that solider and the family.
    Play for a end to these tragedies. Even the ones who get to walk off the freedom birds often have lost a part of theirselves that they will spend the rest of their lives trying to recover.
    save$, Dec 17, 2012
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  18. rover47 Member

    joined: Oct 2, 2006
    156 posts
    Albany New York
    DASKY was on 236 by the town hall when you went by. Awesome display!
    rover47, Dec 17, 2012
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  19. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    It's DAKSY, & thanx. I was the lead flag bike & for the most part that ride was pretty emotional, especially at the school in Mechanicville...It rained hard at about that time & I just shrugged it off. That young Marine is never again gonna feel the rain on his face, my discomfort PALES in comparison...
    DAKSY, Dec 17, 2012
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  20. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,472 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Daisy . . . Dasky . . . poor Daksy gets no respect . . . except for this time. ;) :)
    firefighterjake, Dec 17, 2012
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  21. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    Maybe I should just go by "BOB"... Same forwards & backwards & even upside down...
    DAKSY, Dec 17, 2012
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  22. rover47 Member

    joined: Oct 2, 2006
    156 posts
    Albany New York
    Dyslexia and old age stikes again. Sorry about that
    rover47, Dec 18, 2012
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  23. suprz Member

    joined: Sep 24, 2012
    195 posts
    Rhode island
    I know this is sort of an old thread, but it hits close to home for me. If anyone wants to watch a great movie, find the movie "Taking Chance". With Kevin Bacon in it, it is about a military escort for a Marine that was KIA and follows the trip bringing the Marine back home. Dasky, I am glad that you and those like you do what you do for our fallen....

    Semper Fi
    suprz, Jan 27, 2013
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  24. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,988 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    ANYTHING with Bacon in it HAS to be good!;)
    DAKSY, Jan 27, 2013
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  25. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,178 posts
    Ovid MI
    Many good warriors never make it home to there families they are the real heroes to give all for what they love. What a sad ending to a life. May there families be blessed ! It hurts to see those you love come back in a coffin. Thank you Bob boB or whatever it is !

    Semper Fi

    Pete
    Pallet Pete, Jan 27, 2013
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