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 Hilsen |
| February 14, 2014, 2:34pm |
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DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died Feb. 12, in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they were struck by enemy small arms fire.
Killed were:
Spc. John A. Pelham, 22, of Portland, Ore., and Sgt. First Class Roberto C. Skelt, 41, of York, Fla.
Pelham and Skelt were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information, media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command public affairs office during duty hours at 910-908-3947 or after duty hours at 910-689-6187.
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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. http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it" -Mark Twain Ride in peace JonD, Debbie, Mike, Irish, Kat, Ron, Wheelmaster and Chgo Jim. |
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| Hilsen |
| February 14, 2014, 2:37pm |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC John A. Pelham. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your loved one is a Hero to us all and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John. 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. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 |
| 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. http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it" -Mark Twain Ride in peace JonD, Debbie, Mike, Irish, Kat, Ron, Wheelmaster and Chgo Jim. |
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| richmkern |
| February 14, 2014, 3:56pm |
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My family and I wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. John A. Pelham. You are now and will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. The world is a smaller place today without him.
We hope that somehow you will find peace.
John, stand down, you have done your duty in this life, carry on to the next.
Rest in Peace and God Bless. |
| Son retired from the Navy/Navy Reserve after 22 years.
Dad served in WWII with Patton through North Africa, Italy and Germany. 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars
I stand for both of them and the rest that cannot stand. |
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| sailor74 |
| February 15, 2014, 9:19am |
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My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of SPC John A Pelham, you are an American hero! May you rest in peace, you are not forgotten! |
| "Wars may be fought with weopons,but they are won by men." General George Patton Jr In Memory JonD, Founding Leader WWR ,DEB, IRISH MIKE M. CHICAGO JIM GOD SPEED MY FRIENDS! |
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| NVR4GET |
| February 17, 2014, 10:42am |
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Rest In Peace. My prayers and sincere condolences to the family and friends of John. |
| Riding:
In Memory of all those we lost on 9/11/2001
In honor of my son SSG US Army 173rd ABN, active duty 2 tours in Afghanistan
In honor of my father Cold War Vet. SGT US Army 8th Division 28th Infantry stationed in Germany.
In honor of all those who protect this great nation.
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| GO ARMY Robert Smith |
| February 17, 2014, 2:52pm |
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MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR
PRAYERS AND SINCERE CONDLOENCES TO THE
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN.
MY PERSONAL FEELINGS ARE FOUND IN THE POEM BELOW. |
| Robert L. Smith, Jr.
In honor of my Brother, Jon Dreymann and my Sister Deb.
The moon gives you light,��
And the bugles and the drums give you music;��
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,��
My heart gives you love.
Walt Whitman-Drum Taps |
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| Calamity |
| February 19, 2014, 7:10am |
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Thoughts and prayers for all who hold John dear.
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| In Memory of Daddy, Uncle Roy, Uncle Earl, Uncle Stan, Stretch, Al, Joe, Jake, Steve, Eddie & Kat
In honor of Capt. Walter Sigafoos and ADJ3 Paul Moser - still missing
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are at peace." Author unknown |
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| Ranger Rick Towman |
| February 22, 2014, 8:15pm |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC John A. Pelham.
Your service and sacrifice defending the Freedom of America will not be forgotten!
Rest in Peace Hero. |
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In Memory of Dad, USCG, USMC. WWII, Korea, Purple Heart. 1927~2005
In Memory of Jon D.
Rick & Bonnie Gandy |
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| Chuck S |
| February 23, 2014, 11:55pm |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC John A. Pelham
You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Hero |
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Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need
USMC - Mortars
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