11-03-2006, 13:24
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CSM(R) Edward L. Montgomery
CSM (R) Edward L. Montgomery (D-9) passed away in a local hospital in Zephyr Hills, FL last evening November 1, 2006. Monty was one of the Charter members of the Special Forces Association. Monty served in the 10th SFG (A), 77th SFG (A), 1st SFG (A), 5th SFG (A), 6th SFG (A), and 46th SF Company (A). Monty participated in WW II with the 508 PIR during D-Day June 6, 1944 and the Holland invasion September 17, 1944. In 1975, he was the Troop Command Sergeant Major, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Whitfield Funeral Home, 5008 Gall Blvd, Zephyr Hills, FL (813) 783-9900. Viewing is set for Sunday, November 5, 2006 between 18:00-20:00 hrs. in the Funeral Home, and again between 10:00 -11:00 hrs. Monday, November 6, 2006. Following the viewing, a graveside service will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery in Zephyr Hills, FL at 14:30 hrs
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11-03-2006, 13:29
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Another soldier gone to heaven honor guard! RIP,
Jim
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11-03-2006, 13:49
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RIP CSM Montgomery - St. Michael probably needs a good Sr NCO.
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11-03-2006, 14:42
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Rest in Peace, CSM Montgomery.
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11-03-2006, 15:05
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RIP, Sergeant Major.
Thanks for your service.
TR
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11-03-2006, 15:39
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RIP CSM.
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11-03-2006, 17:55
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RIP SGM
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11-04-2006, 11:06
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RIP CSM
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11-04-2006, 12:14
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In pace requiescat Command Sergeant Major Montgomery.
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11-04-2006, 13:10
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Rest In Peace, Sergeant Major.
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11-04-2006, 18:41
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Rest in blessed peace CSM Montgomery.
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11-04-2006, 19:41
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Rest in Peace
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11-04-2006, 19:53
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RIP, Warrior.
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