RIP Brother STEADFAST
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Rest in Peace, Ranger Steadfast. Thank you for your service and for your wisdom.
Bandy
Bandy
"My religious convictions teach me to feel as safe in battle as if I were safe asleep in bed. The time of my death is fixed. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready no matter when it may overtake me. That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave." - General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
RIP Ranger. You will not be forgotten.
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"Sometimes you're the bug and sometimes you're the windshield. You just happen to like being the bug, Ranger." ~SSG Paniagua
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85 Pre-Ranger North Fort Lewis
85-86 C 2/75 Supply
86 - Medical Reclassification to leg land
86-87 9th AFSC
"Sometimes you're the bug and sometimes you're the windshield. You just happen to like being the bug, Ranger." ~SSG Paniagua
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
k75ranger.com Obituary link: http://k75ranger.com/george-jake-rakaus ... h-21-2016/
Funeral Home life tribute page: http://www.scaliahome.com/obituaries/George-Rakauskas/
Funeral Home life tribute page: http://www.scaliahome.com/obituaries/George-Rakauskas/
RLTW
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Jake you will be sorely missed. RLTW!
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"thnks 4 pratn merku!"
3-75 84/85, 95/97
"thnks 4 pratn merku!"
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Rest in peace Ranger Steadfast, you were a great mentor and I am very proud to say that you helped me on my journey.
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
When Jake's family gets the paperwork together, I wil begin the process tol ensure his remains are placed in Arlington National Cemetery. Given the backlog at Arlington, it may take six months until he is buried. RLTW!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
I loved Jake like he was my own fresh and blood......maybe more. I haven't been around here lately because I really didn'the know what the fuck to say. To say that I'll miss him would be totally inadequate. However, I'll always cherish the great memories of alll the fun times with him!
We all know what a great Warrior he was.....fighting hard to the end. But like his screen name implied, he was a Steadfast, loyal friend.
Rest easy brother, and save a seat for me in the Great Hall.
We all know what a great Warrior he was.....fighting hard to the end. But like his screen name implied, he was a Steadfast, loyal friend.
Rest easy brother, and save a seat for me in the Great Hall.
I never wore a cape, but I still have my dog tags.
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C/1/506 101st Abn
B/2/325 82nd Abn
Experienced Peek Freak!!
173rd Abn LRRP...'66/'67
C/1/506 101st Abn
B/2/325 82nd Abn
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Finally got the call from Arlington National Cemetery. We will place Jake in the columbarium at 1400 hours (2 PM), on 21July 2016. Please be at the Admin Building 45 minutes early. Following a brief ceremony we will convoy to the columbarium for the final service. Anyone with questions, please PM me.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
R.I.P. my Brother...You will be missed. Jake will be at the right hand of Odin.
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1FFV Echo LRP 20th INF (ABN) 67 - 68
Team 1 1
Satan's Playboys
From Hell We Rise
B Co Omega Recon CCS RT Hammer
75Th RRA Life Member 2189
Special Operations Association Member 2907-GA
Secretary, Worldwide Army Rangers, Inc
Professional Soldiers Are Predictable; The World Is full Of Dangerous Amateurs.
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Arlington National Cemetery webpage with instructions for attending a funeral:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
If anyone think they will be attending the funeral for Jake, please PM me. RLTW!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Wish I could.
SUA SPONTE - "We few, we happy few, we BAND OF BROTHERS;
for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
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Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Finally got in touch with Jake's family and conformed that they will be present at Arlington National Cemetery at 1400 (2PM) on 21 July. Please arrive 45 minutes early. I have had several members notify me that they will also be attending. RLTW!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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I will be there and asking for any local Rangers to attend so we may have a proper ONCE AN EAGLE CEREMONY for Brother Jake!
Gary "28"
Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
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Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
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"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be." Douglas MacArthur
Re: RIP Brother STEADFAST
Please keep Ranger Jake in your thoughts. RLTW!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867