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Rpm4x4
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:09 pm: |
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My friend Dan who I took my 9 day motorcycle trip with in Feb was killed Thursday July, 16 during an insurgent attack at a base in Basra, Iraq. I thought Id post up since he met several Badwebers on our trip. He rode a Gsxr but had a respect for the Buell.
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/event/article/id/32138/group/home/ Dan, You will be missed. I hope the roads are smooth and curvy up there. (Message edited by rpm4x4 on July 18, 2009) (Message edited by rpm4x4 on July 18, 2009) |
Roadcouch98
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:21 pm: |
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God Bless and my condolences, I am truly sorry not only for the loss of Your Friend, but for the loss of someone's Family Member and an American Patriot. |
Crusty
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:25 pm: |
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Godspeed, Dan. Mike; my thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who Dan leaves behind. |
F_skinner
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:25 pm: |
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Damn, I hate to hear that. I sorry for the loss of your friend and American Hero. RIP Dan. |
Firebolt32
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:28 pm: |
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That sucks... I too lost a friend over seas. Found out on the news Thanksgiving Day 7 years ago. RIP brothers.... |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:33 pm: |
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There is no way I could type what I am feeling for you and his family..... |
Ft_bstrd
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:43 pm: |
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Mike, I am so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine how this hurts. I was so excited to get to meet you guys for your Florida trip. I know he was a new rider. He mentioned to me how excited he was to be getting to go on this trip with you and how much the trip was going to mean to him as he went over seas. If it's any consolation, I can't imagine that his trip with you wasn't something that he thought about often and fondly. Peace Dan and thank you for standing on that wall and giving your all so that we might sleep safely tonight. |
Oldog
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:44 pm: |
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My condolences to Dan's family
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Rocketsprink
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:45 pm: |
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REST IN PEACE BRO. |
Court
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:13 pm: |
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This really hurts to hear. The cost of freedom is never fully in focus until something like this happens. My deepest condolences to his family and deepest gratitude to Dan for defending the freedoms we enjoy. If you have an address for the family, I'd like to write them a letter. Court |
Americanmadexb
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:13 pm: |
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GODSPEED Dan! That really sucks to hear. That was my worst fear when my brother was there the last 18 months. He had alot of close calls were IED's hit his HUMVEE! Thoughts and prayers! |
Toona
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:16 pm: |
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God Speed.... My heart is heavy tonight. |
Rpm4x4
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:31 pm: |
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The weirdest part for me is it doesn't feel real yet. He came back on leave just last week. I sat and talked to him for a couple of hours. He mentioned to me that the bike trip was one of the most fun things he had ever done. We were planning on doing it again when he returned.I thought it odd that he was back so early on leave but I'm grateful his family and I got to see him one last time before this tragedy. |
Ulynut
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:37 pm: |
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Good friends are precious. It sucks to lose one. I've been where you are right now. I'm sorry for your loss. |
Bishopjb1124
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:42 pm: |
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I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Just remember freedom is not truly free, I will keep his family and friends in my prayers. Semper Fi Jimmy |
Teddagreek
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:50 pm: |
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RIP... Sorry for you loss... |
Nevrenuf
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 11:07 pm: |
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mike, my sincerest heartfelt condolences to his family and to you and yours for being such a great friend. the ride you had with him will always be with you and i'm sure it meant the world to him. let me know where i can send a card and if there is anything else i can do, please let me know. he will be missed. |
Blake
| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 11:14 pm: |
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Godspeed Spc. Dan Drevnick. |
Prior
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 12:25 am: |
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Godspeed, Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike, and Dan's family and his fellow soldiers in Iraq. (Message edited by awprior on July 19, 2009) |
Svh
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 03:26 am: |
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Words can not describe how much this sucks. Our condolences to his family and friends worldwide. RIP Dan Thank you |
Beache
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 05:01 am: |
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Three Soldiers from the 34th died in that attack, another wounded. We held a memorial service at the camp as the last soldier was loaded on to the helo. It is a terrible feeling, and shocking reality. If there is anything I can do for you here let me know. |
Lovemybuellman
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 05:54 am: |
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soo sorry for your lose i will keep his family in my prayers.... |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 08:42 am: |
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I'm sorry. |
Xb12xmike
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 09:03 am: |
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Sorry for your loss. |
Boogiman1981
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:03 am: |
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sorry for the loss. as a civi over here now it is a hugely appreciated sacrifice these fine men and women make |
Ericcogdell
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:10 am: |
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I am so sorry to hear that. If he had the same outlook as I do about the Army, he died doing what he loved. I spent one tour in Iraq myself. It is always hard to swallow when a fellow comrade make the ultimate sacrifice for his country. But we all have to remember that "Freedom is not Free". |
Rpm4x4
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:36 am: |
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If he had the same outlook as I do about the Army, he died doing what he loved. He did very much. He believed in the cause and was very proud/happy to be doing it. |
Rpm4x4
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:39 am: |
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If there is anything I can do for you here let me know. Thanks, just be careful and come home. |
Bluzm2
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:40 am: |
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This hurts.. As a Patriot Guard Rider member I was hoping that I'd never have to do another mission. There will be 4 this week..... RIP Dan, you have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I will proudly stand in your honor guard line for you and your fellow defenders of freedom. |
Billinpa
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 02:53 pm: |
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Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. It will be rough, but sounds like you have some nice memories. Godspeed Dan |
Ulywife
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 11:03 pm: |
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Our thoughts and prayers for Dan's friends and family. God Bless. |
Buelleaver
| Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 11:24 pm: |
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I’m sorry for your loss. I find it so awe inspiring the way so many young Americans bravely fight to the death in defense of the ideals that keep us free. |