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GAZING AT THE FLAG THE FIRST THING I SEE WHEN I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW IS MY FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BLOWING IN THE BREEZE. OFTEN, I WILL SIT AND GAZE AT THE FLAG - GREAT FOCUS FOR THINKING. THESE ARE MY MUSINGS AND RAMBLINGS, AND, ON OCCASION, RANTS... I AM UNAPOLOGETIC IN MY SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY, OUR COUNTRY AND MY DEVOTION TO GOD. I WILL HONOR THEM AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THEM HERE. ALONG THE SIDE BAR YOU WILL FIND TRIBUTES TO OREGON'S FALLEN WARRIORS.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008
SGT Zachary McBride ~ Farewell and Walk with God
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SGT Zachary McBride Died January 9, 2008 - Iraq
SGT Zachary McBride, 20, is a son of our town - an Oregonian from Bend. SGT McBride lost his life on January 9, 2008 in Sinsil, Iraq. Six soldiers were killed in a
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house rigged with explosives. Four soldiers were wounded in the attack. SGT McBride
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served with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division of
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Vilseck, Germany. His promotion to Sergeant was a postumous honor.
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SGT McBride graduated from Mountain View High School in 2005. He was known for being 'incredibly intelligent, witty and equally comfortable playing with little kids or discussing politics.' His friend Erin Davis remembers, "He was so passionate about
joining the Army, and serving his country, which is why this is so bittersweet. He was very quiet," Davis wrote, "but to see him smile, was the best thing in the world." Zach belonged to Eastmont Church in Bend, where his father is the worship pastor. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
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He participated in the church's youth group and traveled on several mission trips, including one to Ireland.
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Zach is survived by his parents, Marshall and Laura, and his sister, Sarah, of Bend,
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Oregon. The McBride family moved to Bend in 2002 from Oak Harbor, Washington.
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Soldier's Angels Memorial Service - Saturday, January 19, 1pm, Eastmont Church, Bend, Oregon Updated Information for Memorial Service - Due to the limited space at the TROOP OWNED BUSINESS, MUSIC, DVD
Eastmont Church, the Oregon National Guard Armory located at 875 SW Simpson,
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service will be simulcast from the Eastmont Church to the Armory location. Doors will
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open at 11 a.m. at the Armory. Point of contact for additional information is Capt.
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Bend, Ore. will be used to accommodate the overflow from the Church service. The
Sean Nixon @ 541-383-0954, ext. 1373.
Marine Visitation - Friday, January 18, 2-5pm and 6-8pm. Community members wanting to pay their respects are urged to attend the visitations, as there is limited seating in the church and should be reserved for family and friends. Internment - Sunday, January 20, 12 noon, at Willamette National Cemetery. Full military honors will be performed by the Military Funeral Honors Team from the Oregon National Guard.
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The Patriot Guard Riders will be escorting Zach when he arrives at the Roberts Airfield on the 17th and through each stage of the services and internment. Also killed in the attack were:
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