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Old 01-28-2009, 07:59   #1
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SGT Ezra Dawson

SGT Ezra Dawson was a great man and soldier. SGT Dawson was en route home for Mid-tour leave when the Chinook he was in was shot down. He was deservingly posthumously promoted to SGT. He will be sorely missed by his brothers here at 1-26 INF.

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I have been on the Battlefield. I have had to look and work when others would only look away in sheer revulsion and fear. The sound of men crying in pain as if they are boys. I ignore the battle ensuing around me to save these Mens' lives. You think flying a flag makes you a patriot? No, no. Those MEN are the true patriots. The only kind of Patriot that really matters.
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RIP Brothers - SSG Rodgers 16Aug2008, SSG Farley 17Sep2008, SGT Penich 16Oct2008. SGT Dawson 17Jan2009
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:07   #2
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Rest In Peace Sgt.!
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:09   #3
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RIP & Thank You for your service & scarafice
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:26   #4
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May you Rest In Peace, Sgt. Dawson! Thank you for your service.
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"He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war" Old Gaelic

Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine
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Old 01-28-2009, 09:03   #5
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RIP in Peace, Thank You for your Service to our Nation
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:04   #6
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Rest in peace, SGT. Dawson. Prayers out to family and friends.
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:23   #7
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RIP, Warrior..................

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Old 01-28-2009, 10:50   #8
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Old 01-28-2009, 11:40   #9
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Old 01-28-2009, 12:03   #10
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Rest In Peace SGT Dawson.

Thank you for your service.

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Old 01-28-2009, 13:05   #11
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Understand the problem; pull your weight. Appreciate. Be completely honest and trustworthy in all things. - Jeff Cooper

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Old 01-28-2009, 14:58   #12
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Old 01-29-2009, 00:33   #13
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Old 01-29-2009, 06:19   #14
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...on your shield.

Rest in peace Warrior.
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