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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>The riders of the North Texas Patriot Guard have been invited to
attend a welcome home ceremony as described in the letter below. Details
have been confirmed by Debbie Horton and all are welcome to attend. The
event will be held at the Simonds Road address. No Ride Captain will be
assigned but all are encouraged to attend this happy event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DEPARTMENT OF THE
ARMY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>312<sup>TH</sup>
Medical Company<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>701 W. Simonds
Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Seagoville, Texas
75159<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:-5.4pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
center'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>May 22, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Commanding General<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>To Whom It May Concern:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> Army
Reserve Soldiers who participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom have truly earned the title “Warrior-Citizen.” To
honor these Warrior-Citizens, a long awaited, well-deserved program for all
Army Reserve Soldiers who served in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan and
Iraq has been approved by the U.S. Congress and former President George W.
Bush. The Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen Award Program provides an appropriate,
timely, and enduring memento to Soldiers and their families. Through this
program, we convey in a small way our Nation’s gratitude for their selfless
service and sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terror.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> Each
Army Reserve Soldier who answered the Nation’s call will be presented an
encased American flag, a specially designed commemorative coin and a lapel pin
set for the Soldier and spouse, and a “Welcome home
Warrior-Citizen” flag.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> The
312<sup>th</sup> Medical Company will host a Welcome Home Warrior Ceremony for
its Soldiers that have served in OEF/OIF at 9:00 on Saturday, 8 August
2009. Invitations are being sent to families, employers, co-workers,
community leaders, civic organizations, elected officials and the media.
This is a very special recognition that will help ensure our Soldiers know
their country honors them and their service to our Nation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> The
312<sup>th</sup> Medical Company would be honored to have you as our guest to
recognize our Soldiers for the demands and sacrifices of being a
citizen-soldier and especially the patriotic pride shared for their service and
support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> Thank
you for your consideration in this effort on behalf of all of our service men
and women.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> The
point of contact for this ceremony is Mrs. Perkins, (972) 287-6847 or email at <a
href="mailto:Amanda.sutphen@usar.army.mil">Amanda.sutphen@usar.army.mil</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:3.5in'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'>Nahum Reyes Perez<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:black'> CPT,
MS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Commander <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'>Steve Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Deputy State Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>North Texas PGR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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