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oregun8
08-29-2009, 09:56 PM
I lost a friend the other day. Please pray for the families of the soldiers killed in Iraq. I met Earl during training for this deployment. He and his wife have horses. He was going to show me how to ride so I could pack into Hells canyon when I drew tags.
It is another great loss. He will be missed!
cubsfan
08-29-2009, 10:13 PM
Thoughts with you and the family.
letsfish
08-30-2009, 07:26 AM
:pray::pray::pray:
Don Becker
08-30-2009, 07:54 AM
'Very sorry for your loss and that of his family. :pray::pray: Don
CGRFish
08-30-2009, 08:31 AM
:pray::pray::pray:
12244
08-31-2009, 10:39 AM
I will be there to bring him home. Thank You Earl and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/Werner.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/106474)
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/ids_released_of_oregon_guardsm.html
You will still learn to ride and pack, we will see to that.
duckcall
08-31-2009, 01:55 PM
I pray that his family and friends will find peace.
12244
08-31-2009, 02:01 PM
Patriot Guard Riders thread on the hero here:
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1229068/view/topic/Default.aspx
oregun8
09-01-2009, 09:43 AM
Yep Mitch thats Earl in Kuwait right before we came to this hell hole. I got a great surprise to day from Bruce Wassom of Rogue Jet. Out of the Blue he sent pictures of his last year Elk trip into the Salmon River country. It was a much need boost. it seems like every time I lose another one it gets harder and harder to pull myself up by the boot straps.
12244
09-03-2009, 11:41 AM
I understand, that is why I am here. I will have the resources available for you to fish the minute you come home. Until then its great to look at pics, somehow its easy to forget what you have back home. Especially when you are so far away, and very distracted, and somewhat disconnected. I will cast a few lines into the river with your name on 'em.
Healing waters await you, as you can see here. Stay safe and sain.
Yep Mitch thats Earl in Kuwait right before we came to this hell hole. I got a great surprise to day from Bruce Wassom of Rogue Jet. Out of the Blue he sent pictures of his last year Elk trip into the Salmon River country. It was a much need boost. it seems like every time I lose another one it gets harder and harder to pull myself up by the boot straps.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/D_white_Aug_24_2009_018.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/106772)
12244
09-03-2009, 12:21 PM
Your buddy Earl will be arriving at PDX on Friday. I will do my best to be there, and get some pictures. There will be an outpouring of respect and love shown to him, his family, and his friends.
Taylor Marks arrived this AM in Salem, and was proudly escorted by the PGR to the mortuary in Independence for services there.
12244
09-03-2009, 01:36 PM
I hope this pic brings you peace. Its from last night, and its the same moon you see.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/Jason_Puris_The_Fin_Sept_2_2009.jpg (http://www.ifish.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/106796)
you have my word. i thank all of the people that serve for this country and what they have to sacrifice to keep everyone safe in our beloved homes. thank you earl and your sacrifices for us.... i will make sure god is watching over you and your family
12244
09-03-2009, 09:52 PM
Its very unusual for this to be seen, but today you can watch the arrival of a fallen Oregon hero.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090903/NEWS/909030342/1001
oregun8
09-04-2009, 05:29 AM
I got back in today from a mission. I have seen a lot of things I don't agree with come down from my leadership. They did something that I over the past couple days will be forever great full for.
The night before the memorial service we head out on a mission. We ended up with troubles here and there and were stuck on a base far from my own. I Knew I would miss the memorial service. That's just the way it is when your a soldier. Besides I felt good about saying good bye when we put him on the bird.
My command ordered us to stay put and lock up our equipment. They were sending 4 helicopters to bring us back for the Service. We made it back just in time to walk into the chapel and drop our personal gear in the back.
We were able to be there and get a little closure. We had a chance to shower, eat, and then they flew use back to complete the mission. I'm back at my base now rested from not sleeping for over 36 hours. it was worth it. The Oregon Guard took care of it's own for once.
12244
09-04-2009, 10:44 AM
Thanks for telling us that you were able to make it to the services for your friend. :pray:
I got back in today from a mission. I have seen a lot of things I don't agree with come down from my leadership. They did something that I over the past couple days will be forever great full for.
The night before the memorial service we head out on a mission. We ended up with troubles here and there and were stuck on a base far from my own. I Knew I would miss the memorial service. That's just the way it is when your a soldier. Besides I felt good about saying good bye when we put him on the bird.
My command ordered us to stay put and lock up our equipment. They were sending 4 helicopters to bring us back for the Service. We made it back just in time to walk into the chapel and drop our personal gear in the back.
We were able to be there and get a little closure. We had a chance to shower, eat, and then they flew use back to complete the mission. I'm back at my base now rested from not sleeping for over 36 hours. it was worth it. The Oregon Guard took care of it's own for once.