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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #30 on: April 23, 2019, 09:01:23 PM »
Thank you all for remembering Aaron. Not only on this somber day, but every day. We must continue to tell their stories so their legacies and memories don't turn to dust in the wind.

RIP. I would love to see Karl's commemorative elk hunt honoring Aaron brought back to the top! :salute:
haha! Good luck dredging up that dumpster fire :chuckle:

None of their memories will turn to dust here, buddy. Ain’t happening.
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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #31 on: April 23, 2019, 09:07:29 PM »
RIP. True hero

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #32 on: April 23, 2019, 09:10:14 PM »
 :salute:

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2019, 09:17:57 PM »
I remember that day when it was posted on HW, a few days later a flight of Black Hawks flew over the house heading for Gray Field. It was a very  somber day for me. RIP CPT Blanchard
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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2019, 09:28:22 PM »
Fallen, but never forgotten. Aaron is a true hero and should continue to live on with all of the lives he touched.
The best friend a guy could have asked for. RIP chasing pheasants in heaven Denali girl.

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #35 on: April 23, 2019, 09:33:44 PM »
Thank you all for remembering Aaron. Not only on this somber day, but every day. We must continue to tell their stories so their legacies and memories don't turn to dust in the wind.

RIP. I would love to see Karl's commemorative elk hunt honoring Aaron brought back to the top! :salute:
haha! Good luck dredging up that dumpster fire :chuckle:

Dredging complete.
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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #36 on: April 23, 2019, 09:43:36 PM »
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left
grow old:  Age shall not weary them, nor the
years condemn.  At the going down of the sun
and in the morning we will remember them.”


I never met Aaron but I wish I had. America needs heroes now more than ever and he certainly is one. RIP Aaron, for your mission is done.

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2020, 08:49:59 AM »
His service and his and his family's sacrifice is not forgotten. Blessings on Karl and Michael and Aaron's family.

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #38 on: April 23, 2020, 08:53:25 AM »
I just told Karl it doesn't seem that long ago to me. 

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #39 on: April 23, 2020, 08:55:18 AM »
Gone but never forgotten. Rest easy.

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #40 on: April 23, 2020, 09:04:27 AM »
RIP, Aaron. Gone but never forgotten.
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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #41 on: April 23, 2020, 09:10:13 AM »
Aaron always had a great way of communicating on the forum, I miss his posts, and I thank him for his service to our country. RIP
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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2020, 09:13:07 AM »
RIP
Thank You for your sacrifice!!!!

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2020, 09:16:19 AM »
My tribute from 2013. We visit frequently. Peace to Aaron and Family.

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Re: RIP Aaron Blanchard
« Reply #44 on: April 23, 2020, 09:16:25 AM »
RIP
I'm your dam tour guide Arnie please don’t wonder off the dam tour.
Take as many dam pictures as you want ....
Are there any dam questions ..

 


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