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Your Name : Craig Schares & Family
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Date : April 3, 2003
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Comment : Bill, just found the website-ya know how we cowboys are!get home soon and well keep a seat warm in the blind for you & Guy!!Love ya & be safe. Prayers to all.
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Your Name : Mickey Epstein
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Date : 4-2-03
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Comment : Be Safe & Careful...
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Your Name : Betty Ryan
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Date : April 2,03
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Comment : Go Marines!! All the way to Baghdad today!! What a marvelous job you all are doing. Thank you so much!!
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Your Name : Krista
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Date : April 1, 2003
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Comment : Patrick Berner,
Sending lots of love your way. For once I cant play and April Fools joke on you :). I miss you! Thanks Nina and Tamara for this web-site.
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Your Name : Dan Newsome
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Date : March 31, 2003
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Comment : Adam Newsome....Were all thinking of you here in New Jersey (and Ohio and CA.). Praying for you, which in my case means pretending youre joining me for a beer at night when the kids have gone to bed. I think about you then, and for much of the day. Please
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Your Name : LtCol Wesley C. Herbol
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Date : 31 Mar 03
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Comment : This is for (Maj) Bill Ryan,
Hey Bill, its Wes. My e-mail address is [email protected]. My SIPERNET address is [email protected]. Tamra gave me your website. Hope your well and e-mail me so I can catch up with you. Keep your head down.
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Your Name : Judy Godfrey
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Date : 25 March 2003
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Comment : I ran out of space on my last msg, but couldnt sign off without saying OORAH! Hang tough Marines. I wish I could be there! Think hazardous duty pay, tax free:) Make sure your dependents have suspended mortgage payments until you return..call me for info..
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Your Name : Fenger Family Michigan
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Date : 03/24/03
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Comment : I would like to thank you for your courage and wish you all the best. Our prays are with you and all the other troops there with you.
We here in Michigan are very greatful for all you are doing there. God speed. And kick some ass. It is time to rid this
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Your Name : Michael Blauvelt
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Date : 3/24/03
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Comment : semper fi
live large and concure!!!!
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Your Name : Judy Godfrey
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Date : 24 March 2003
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Comment : God Bless all of our Marines and fellow Service members. We are praying for you and for all the families. If anyone needs anything, please feel free to contact me, Judy Godfrey at 303-699-7833 or 303-906-2777. We dont live in base housing out here in Colo
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Your Name : Ted Tonti
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Date : March 22, 2003
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Comment : Bill:
I was going to wish you a happy Birthday, but someone as old as you are wants to forget things like that. Hope all is going well. We are putting together another care package for you. When you get home give me a call, I will buy Dinner at Delfresco
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Your Name : Sharon Kilpatrick
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Date : 3-21-03
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Comment : Remembering birthdays is NOT my forte, okay? So let me be the FIRST to wish you HAPPY B-DAY, 2004!! Thinking about you & praying for you constantly. GODSPEED!!
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Your Name : Arden E. Schifer
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Date : March 19,03
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Comment : Maj.Wm. Ryan and All personel of the coalition...Sending runners to CiC upstairs.Your job.. Dont forget to Duck,Tuck and Roll !
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Your Name : Doreen VanBuskirk
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Date : 3/18/2003
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Comment : Our son Ryan VanBuskirk is a Marine currently at Camp Coyote in Kuwait. He is assigned to the 1st Div. 1st Batt. 4th Marine Regiment.
My sister-in-law, Bev Ferguson, sent this information to me.
If you have any information how to get more informat
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Your Name : Patty
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Date : 3/18/03
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Comment : Happy Belated Birthday Major Ryan. My daughter goes to preschool with Steven, and our whole family has you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Your Name : Sir Guy Moose aka The Lab
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Date : 3-17-03
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Comment : WOOF!! ruff bowwow, RUFF! Grrr...Woof Woof Woof!! Grrr...
Translation: Happy Birthday & Happy green day dad. Wish I could be there by your side!
Come home soon...that goes for Indy too.
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Your Name : Chris Isom
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Date : 03/17/2003
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Comment : Bill Ryan,
Happy Birthday! Love you a bunch and praying for a quick return. Getting warm in Charleston hope to get together for lunch soon.
Love, Chris Isom
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Your Name : Eric Kramp
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Date : 3-17-03
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Comment : Major Bill,
Happy B-day bub!
Eric, Kyoko, Alina and Claymore
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Your Name : Connie Sorensen_lawrence
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Date : Mar.17,2003
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Comment : Happy Birthday,Bill Ryan, from CANADA!
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Your Name : Dave Bartmess
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Date : 3/17/2003
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Comment : Just wanted to say thanks to all you guys, from a former Navy vet (pre-Desert Storm). Keep the sand and sun in their eyes, and the wind at your backs!
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Your Name : Wanda McCreary
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Date : 03/17/03
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Comment : Happy Birthday Bill from the McCreary Family.
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Your Name : Cindy Riley
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Date : March 17, 2003
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Comment : Happy Bill, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as a tall Guinness Beer when you return home!! Ill make sure Tammy has some in the fridge for ya!! Cin
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Your Name : Linda Berner
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Date : March 17, 2003
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Comment : Sgt. Pat Berner, Happy St. Pats Day on your namesake day. Keep safe and strong. All your family is proud of you and sends their love. Especially mom.
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Your Name : Tammy Simmons
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Date : March 17
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Comment : Birthday wishes from 62 sunny Michigan. Ill have a Tubbys taco sub in your honor today! Happy birthday Bill!! Take care and stay safe. Very proud of you and want to say thanks.
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Your Name : Atlanta Ryans
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Date : 3/17/03
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Comment : To Major Bill Sod Ryan...today appears to be big in many ways. Happy Birthday, were rooting for you, and the luck of St. Patrick to you and the men. Come home safe! Brother Kevin & family.
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Your Name : Maria
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Date : 3-16-03
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Comment : Thinking of you Maj.Bill Ryan on your birthday...St.Pattys #39
All your Texan inlaws are praying for your safe return. Thank you for defending our freedom. Dios te Vendiga, God bless.
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Your Name : Tom aka Papa
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Date : 3-16-03
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Comment : Happy Birthday! Keep your head low. Got a cruiser with a hitch...hope WE can take the boys fishing Soon. Best wishes!
Papa Tom 1st Cav Vietnam Vet
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Your Name : Dan Steitz
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Date : 03-16-03
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Comment : Bill: Happy Birthday! Will buy you a beer when you get back. The mighty 404 is fine and getting a second one. Thoughts & Prayers are with you. Dan
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Your Name : Maj. Bill Ryan
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Date : Mar. 17, 03
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Comment : Happy St.Patricks Day Birthday to a fine son & Marine. We are very proud of you and miss you very much. Love, Mom Ryan
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Your Name : Kelly Davis & family
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Date : 03-16-03
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Comment : Hi Bill, well be thinking of you on your birthday, sending you prayers and good wishes! Hurry home to your family. Happy Birthday!
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Your Name : Patty and Peter French
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Date : 3-15-03
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Comment : For Major William Ryan-Happy Birthday, Bill! Thank you for what youre doing to protect us and our Country. We support you and were with youall the way. Good luck!
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Your Name : Stephen Hamilton
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Date : 3/15/03
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Comment : Happy Birthday to MAJ William Ryan. In your honor Ill have a green guiness enroute from Ontario, CA to Reagan National via DFW. Got to love the CRJ-700. Happy Birthday. Be Safe.
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Your Name : Tim and Sue Schield
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Date : 3-15-03
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Comment : Major Ryan... waiting for the day we can share the Holiday Best again. Untill then, Happy Birthday and take care.
Tim and Sue
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Your Name : Maj. Bill Ryan
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Date : March 15, 03
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Comment : HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! and HAPPY ST. PATRICKS Day!! Who would have thought youd be celebrating your 39th in the Kuwait Sandbox. The luck of the Irish! We love you, Mom
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Your Name : Valisa Mills
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Date : 3/15/03
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Comment : Happy Birthday Major Ryan! Parkers 5th birthday party is today so Ill give the boys & Tamara a big hug for you. Thanks for all youre doing.
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Your Name : Joe and Bernie Horrigan
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Date : 3-15-03
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Comment : Happy Birthday Bill from Joe and me. Your day may be the beginning. We pray for your safe return to your family.
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Your Name : Monica Tuscany Voorhess
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Date : March 15, 2003
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Comment : Happy Birthday Major Bill Ryan!!!
Will have a green beer in your honor that day...hope soon to share one with you and Tamara!
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Your Name : Cathy Blanc
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Date : 3/14/03
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Comment : Hey Happy Birthday to Major William Ryan from your cousins in the Wine Country Napa Valley California. You are in our prayers.
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Your Name : Steve & Ruth Hamilton
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Date : March 14, 2003
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Comment : Sending a special Happy Birthday to Maj. Bill Ryan from his friends in Castle Rock,CO. God Bless All of You.
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Your Name : Arden E. Schifer
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Date : March 14,03
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Comment : Wm. Ryan: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! & wishing you many more.
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Your Name : Tam, Michael,&Steven
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Date : St.Patricks weekend
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Comment : Happy B-day Dad Bill Ryan! A joke to keep your Irish eyes smilin-What would you get if you crossed a leprechaun w/a Texan? A pot of chilli at the end of the rainbow!
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Your Name : Tracy Hunt
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Date : 3/13/03
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Comment : Happy St. Pattys to everyone. Happy Birthday Maj. Ryan and SSGT Hunt.
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Your Name : GySgt Timothy Graves
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Date : 030312
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Comment : Hey fellas you werent supposed to leave without me! Miss you all. Dave, Daryl, take care of the boys. Fire me e-mail when you can. Semper Fidelis
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Your Name : Ricki Graves
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Date : 03-12-03
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Comment : Big hello from Kansas. I hope you are all doing well. I know Gunny G wishes he was there with you. Now Dave and Darrel you behave! See you soon and kick some ass!! Thinking of you all daily. Ricki
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Your Name : Wally & Ginger Peters
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Date : 03/11/03
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Comment : We are so proud of all our men and women in the armed forces. And especially proud of LCPL Benjamin J. Peters, USMC, serving at Camp Commando in Kuwait. God bless you all and we pray that youre encouraged each day. And that there are means provided for yo
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Your Name : Donna Walters
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Date : 3/11/2003
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Comment : Time is flying by... sometimes it feels very fast, and sometimes it feels so slow I cant stand it!! Thanks to you wonderful ladies for support!! Guys, come home soon and safe!!!
Donna
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Your Name : Meredith Potter
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Date : 2/24/03
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Comment : What a wonderful website! It would never have occurred to me to look for it, until my grandson, Eric Potter, told me about it. Its good to be able to see all of you. Eric, we are all very proud of you and praying for you daily. Much love from your grandmo
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Your Name : Nancie Rossiter
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Date : 02/24/03
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Comment : Adam Newsome,
Hi Adam! We love you and are praying for your safety and quick return home! Take care!
Love, Aunt Nancie
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Your Name : Cadet Ryan Kelly (DET 090 AFROTC - HQ: AETC)
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Date : 24 February 2003
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Comment : Keep safe ladies and gentlemen: especially you Eric Potter! I still need a good running partner for those early mornings, and you know the best Jodies. We all miss you (CSU): and I pray for you and your comrades to return home soon.
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Your Name : CaroL Yeomans
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Date : 02/23/03
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Comment : God Bless all our you, our troops, and especially, Patrick Berner. Hi Patrick...The Yeomans of West Caldwell, NJ send their best. God be with you and all of fine young men that you are serving with defending our freedom and country. Know that you have lot
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Your Name : Steve Newsome
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Date : 02/22/03
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Comment : Hello to all of our Marines. All of us here in California are extemely proud of all of you. We appreciate what you do and the sacrifices made. All of you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
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Your Name : Becky Newsome
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Date : 2/22?03
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Comment : Adam, Thanks for telling me about the website. The picture of all the marines at Camp Commando brought a tear to my eye. I picked you out of the group immediately as only a MOM would. Dad and I are so proud of you. Sure hope the packages weve sent will ge
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Your Name : Steve & Elaine Uhlman
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Date : 2/22/03
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Comment : Great web site.. Brandon, were thinking about you.. You guys get the job done and come home.. Best to all of you..
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Your Name : Gayne John Anacker
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Date : Feb 21 2003
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Comment : I was referred by my sister, whos son is with this group. Do the job, guys, and God be with you.
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Your Name : Ashley Perino
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Date : 2/21/03
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Comment : You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you and God Bless you all! Patrick, Thanks for the updates and stay strong. Your friend, Ashley
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Your Name : OSFers
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Date : 20 FEB 2003
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Comment : Pat Berner: Just wondering when we might expect our quote on the OSF video equipment??? Seriously, we hope you are safe and will make it home soon.
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Your Name : OSFers
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Date : 20 FEB 2003
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Comment : Brandon: can you please cycle the node manager on the server for me? btw, we miss you and your shining head. Dont forget to duck.
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Your Name : Fasika Simpson
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Date : 2-20-03
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Comment : hi, how are you doing, oh, by the way i know Ms. Reynolds. oh, i am in high school. oh yeah thank you for protecting us! may the force be with you!
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Your Name : Paul Deese
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Date : February 20 2003
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Comment : Hang tuff guys and Gods speed.
Was in Navy in WW2. Invaded Sicily, Italy,France, was in 4th
Beachbattalion. See at that Webpage
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Your Name : David & Lucia Summers
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Date : 2/19/2003
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Comment : How wonderful to see pictures of our son-in-law, Pat Berner!
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Your Name : Michele Neel
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Date : Feb 19 2003
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Comment : Thank you all for your sacrafices that you have made. Please be safe and know that we all love you.
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Your Name : Julie Reynolds
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Date : Feb 18 2003
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Comment : For Sgt Patrick Berner - Hey, Its your sis. Liam is 2 this weekend!!
Dont lose heart. We love you! Stay Safe. Pics of Noah are great at the Valentine Party. Love Julie
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Your Name : Jennie Berner
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Date : February 18, 2003
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Comment : Thank you, our brave and unselfish soldiers. We think of you every day. Special love to my courageous brother, Patrick Berner.
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Your Name : Linda Berner
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Date : 02/18/03
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Comment : All of you are in my thoughts daily. Sending my love to my son, Patrick. This website is wonderful. Thank you so much!
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Your Name : Donna Walters
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Date : 02/18/2003
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Comment : The pictures look wonderful! I just hope the guys can keep internet through this all so they can see all the new pictures we add with our get togethers! Thanks again, Tamara, for spearheading this group!
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Your Name : LTC(Ret) Mike Ryan
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Date : 02/17/03
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Comment : Best wishes to all our Service personnel there in the Persian Gulf vanguard and to all the stalwart souls holding down the homefront here. Lets keep our fingers crossed that the crisis can somehow be resolved before the balloon goes up. In the meantime, h
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Your Name : Norman Pace
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Date : 2-17-03
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Comment : We have boys in Kuwait & all we can do for them & our country Is PRAY PRAY
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Your Name : Nina Bartmess
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Date : Feb. 14, 2003
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Comment : Happy Valentines Day!!! I hope all is well at Camp Commando. We are getting slushy snow tonite. Hugs to all!!
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Your Name : Darlene Murphey
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Date : 02/13/03
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Comment : Sister-in-law of David Walters. What kind of munchies shall we send to all the troops over there? The M&Ms cant last that long! You are all in our prayers!
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Your Name : Dorothy Warriner
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Date : 02/13/03
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Your Name : Mom Ryan
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Date : 02/12/03
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Comment : A Michigan day here - rainy & cloudy all day but nice for a change. How are those gourmet meals and camel rides? Do you need ziplocks to keep sand out?
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Your Name : Melody
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Date : 2/11/03
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Comment : This web site is a wonderful, constant valentine. Love to all, especially Keith, my son.
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Your Name : David Walters
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Date : 2-11-03
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Comment : Outstanding job on the website, Tamara. Youve done a GREAT job. It looks awesome!!! Semper Fi,
GySgt Walters
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Your Name : DTCS DEBRA A. FELTES, USNR
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Date : 8FEB03
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Comment : To my son, Jim, and your entire detachment, you are in my prayers 24-7.
I have lit a holy candle each week at Sunday Mass, especially for DET P&A.
God Bless you all,
Deb Feltes
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Your Name : Kevin/Krista Ryan
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Date : 2/07/03
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Comment : Thinking about you guys
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Your Name : SGT REGINA KELLER (43 USMC FEB 1943)
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Date : 7FEB03
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Comment : SEMPER FIDELIS TO ALL OUR YOUNG MARINES, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS DAILY.
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Your Name : Bernie Horrigan and Joe
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Date : Feb 5,2003
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Comment : Bill, we are praying that you and your men have a safe return.
J& B Horrigan
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Your Name : Arden E. Schifer
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Date : Feb.6,03
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Comment : Hi Bill: I have viewed the Photo Albumn--- Nice Shots! I watched the aircraft fly over my area on your way... However I was looking for Mil.typye,not commercial.. But I wished them all God Speed.. I suppose your jackets wont button anymore since you got t
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Your Name : Ted Jenkins
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Date : 2/6/03
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Comment : This is a great site to honor our men and women in Kuwait. Look forward to periodic news and updates.
Ted Jenkins, Sacramento, CA, A. Hunts 2nd cousin
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Your Name : Tracy Hunt
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Date : 2/5/03
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Comment : Good job Nina, Tamara, and Dave. I am sure we all are very greatful for the hard work that has been put into this web page. Good job to our guys in Kuwait and DC. Thanks
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Your Name : Sue MacDiarmid
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Date : 2/05/03
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Comment : God bless all of you and keep you out of harms way. We are praying for you. Go get em!
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Name : Monica Tuscany Voorhess
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Date : Feb 5 2003
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Comment : Great pictures of my friend Major Bill Ryan and his family. I will keep all the Marines in my prayer.
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Name : LCPL Feltes
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Date : Feb 6, 2003
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Comment : Good luck to all. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. The entire group is in our prayers.
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Name : Betty Ryan
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Date : 2-4-03
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Comment : Hi Bill! This website is great - you can be so proud of the wives for putting this together. I also listen to information line from Camp Commando to learn more about you and the area. I miss talking to you and pray for you daily. Maj. Ryans mom
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Name : Charlotte Dodd
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Date : 2/4/03
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Comment : Thanks for setting up a place for us to keep in touch. I am Sgt. Keith Heidebrechts Mother-in-law. We are all keeping the guys in our prayers.
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Name : Jeanette Hirt
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Date : 2/4/03
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Comment : What a wonderful way to stay connected to all of you -- especially my nephew, Sgt. Keith Heidebrecht!! Our prayers are with you all. God bless!!
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Name : Ginger Jenkins
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Date : January 3, 2003
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Comment : Great page. It will be fun to check in on, You are in our prayers.
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Name : Donna :-)
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Date : 02/03
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Comment : Thank you Tamara and Nina for getting this going! What a wonderful way to keep up with the guys and each other.
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Name : Susan Boman
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Date : February 3, 2003
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Comment : Ninas dad flew C-130 transports in and out of Vietnam as a Navy pilot in the 60s. Sure would have been nice to have a link like this while he was away and I was home tending the babies.
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Name : norman pace
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Date : 2-3-03
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Comment : This is a very good idea ,, Keep up the good work ,,,Thanks so much
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Name : Mandi Beam
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Date : February 3, 2003
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Comment : Hello to all. Website looks great! I am Melissa and Keith Heidebrechts sister and just wanted to say I think this site was a great idea.
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Name : Melissa H.
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Comment : Thanks Nina and Tamara! This is going to be a great site! Happy to hear Marines are doing well!
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Name : Dave Bartmess
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Comment : As a former vet, Im happy to be part of this (albeit in the background), and glad to see that everyones trying to keep in touch!
Good luck to all!
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Name : Maj Ryan
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Comment : All is well here. The Marines are doing well and quite busy. Thanks to everybody, especially Nina, who developed the website.
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Name : Tamara R.
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Comment : Hope you all love this wonderful job Nina has done for us as much as I do!
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Name : Tamara R.
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Comment : Yahoo! It looks like we are underway. Thank You Nina & Dave
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