GAM (The Kilted One) wrote:http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/47314/view/topic/Default.aspx
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PROVIDENCE -- Two Marines from Southern New England have died while serving in Iraq.
A 22-year-old Marine from West Warwick was killed when the truck in which he was riding rolled over during a flash flood.
Marine Cpl. Brian St. Germain died Sunday in the accident in Al Anbar Province while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq, the governor's office said Tuesday.
Four other Marines were also killed in the flash flood.
Gov. Don Carcieri ordered state flags flown at half-staff until after memorial services are held.
"Cpl. St. Germain, along with every man and woman in America's armed forces, deserves our respect and gratitude for his deep commitment to the nation," Carcieri said in a statement.
St. Germain graduated from West Warwick High School in 2001. He was described as a hardworking honors student who was an all-state hurdler on the school's track and field team.
"His junior year, they had one of the best track teams ever in West Warwick, and he was a star on that," said William Izzi, the high school's guidance department chair and one of St. Germain's track coaches.
Izzi called St. Germain a "wonderful boy from a wonderful family."
St. Germain joined the Marine Corps in May 2004 and was working as a heavy equipment mechanic and a martial arts instructor, according to a Web site for car enthusiasts, j-body.org
On the Web site, he lists his hobbies and interests as "working on my truck, 4-wheeling and shooting stuff." He also said he was involved in a long-term relationship.
St. Germain belonged to the 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Group in Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was promoted to corporal during his first tour in Iraq, according to the governor's office.
http://donkeyod.blogspot.com/2006/04/thank-you-cpl-brian-st-germain-semper.html
http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16431624&BRD=1713&PAG=461&dept_id=24491&rfi=6
http://cbs4boston.com/local/local_story_094111455.html
wow, that's really sad to read.
RIP
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R.I.P. Saint...
didn't really know him but always recognized his posts by the dodge truck in his sig. seemed like a great guy.
strat81 wrote:R.I.P. Saint...
didn't really know him but always recognized his posts by the dodge truck in his sig. seemed like a great guy.
same here
it sucks hearing news like this.
along with the poster, i too oppose the war, although i do support all the troops for their efforts and what they are sacraficing over there
RIP Saint
RIP Saint, guess we won't get to serve in the sandbox together. But I'm sure you'll be watching over me while I'm there.
RIP my prayers go out to his friends and love ones
May God Bless you and Rest in Peace.
Time to get it going again.....
@!#$ bull@!#$
Saint was very nice, and smart, he had alot of potential; and could have made it a long way.
Saint you are appreateated and remembered.
Rest in Peace Saint, May God be at your side, he died for us, doing what he did best, His Family is in my heart.
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For those of you who are checking in this early in the AM to see when the funeral is..
I believe the funeral leaves the Funeral Home at 0930 and is headded over to the church. From there they head to the burial ground (i believe)... This is the information i got from the Patriot Guard, who has been activated for the funeral procession.
I'll be there. If anyone needs anything, call my cell. If you don't have the number, check my AIM. It's in there..
VERY VERY Touching funeral.
The service was great and he's buried at the RI Veterans Cemetary in Exeter, RI
When they finished folding his flag and giving it to his mother, The trumpet player started playing taps and that's when a grown man (i.e. me) lost it.
It was very hard, but somehow we'll all make it thru.
MattJP.net(The Non-Banned One) wrote:
It was very hard, but somehow we'll all make it thru.
We'll make it throught because of Brian's sacrifice, as well as the sacrifice of many before him and undoubtedly after him.
Rest in Peace Brian. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.
MattJP.net(The Non-Banned One) wrote:VERY VERY Touching funeral.
The service was great and he's buried at the RI Veterans Cemetary in Exeter, RI
When they finished folding his flag and giving it to his mother, The trumpet player started playing taps and that's when a grown man (i.e. me) lost it.
It was very hard, but somehow we'll all make it thru.
I've burried three of my "Brother's in Arms", it doesn't get easier. Full Military Honors is a very befitting farewell cerimony. From the playing of "Amazing Grace" on the Bag Pipes (when available), Roll Call, Farwell Salute before the casket (or helmet,boots and rifle), the Folding and Presentation of the Flag, "Taps" and the 21 Gun Salute are all ways of Honoring our Fallen Heros. It all brings forth allot of emotion and allow us to greive in an honorable way. I shead a tear every time I hear or see any of it.
Rest in Peace Saint.
Thoughts and prayers to he and his Family...
The fact that the PGR showed up is really neat.
Full Military Honors is one of the most heartwarming farewells one can experience. Just thinking about "Tap's" gives me goosebumps.
It was great to see the PGR members there.
Each of them holding their hand over their heart, or standing at full attention, saluting the entire procession.
Unfortunately my father, who is a retired army MP, was un able to make it...
There, thank god, were no protestors to my knowledge. And as for the arrangement, it was there heather.
I'm getting you their address as we speak... i'll PM it to you.
RIP CPL Brian St.Germain (SAINT), Semper Fidelis
