Kansas National Guardsman Laid To Rest
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Kansas National Guardsman Laid To Rest
Spc. Ronald Schmidt died in Iraq, two days before his 19th birthday.
Reporter: Cayle Thompson
Email Address: cayle.thompson@kake.com
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Posted by: kansas on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:20 AM

I want to thank everyone for the coverage on this story. It was an amazing service with a range of emotions. Thank you to the patriot Guard, i have never seen such pride and support. The sea of people who took time out of there day to honor Ronnie and his family, you are all amazing people! To everyone who pulled over, stood proud with hands over your hearts, flags waving the entire route to Eureka, and the amazing welcome in Eureka WOW! Brings tears to my eyes as we speak! Ronnie was proud and brave to serve our country. He would be so very proud to know everyone who honored him yesterday!!!! God Bless you Ronnie, God bless your family. Thank you for giving your life to make our lives a safer place!! You will never be forgotten...
Posted by: American Citizen Location: Hutchinson on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:09 AM

THANKS Patriot Guard!!!! Thank God Phelps' crew stayed away from this funeral. Maybe he is getting the hint that he is not welcome.
Posted by: Shanna Loman Location: Wichita on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM

Thank you and God has you in his care now. I can never THANK YOU enough for laying down you life to protect ours. You are a true American Hero. May God watch over your family forever, You are my hero, my protector and a friend I never met. Spread your wings and fly forever.
Posted by: Teresa Location: Wichita on Aug 13, 2008 at 05:51 PM

To the family of the young man who laid down his life unselfishly for our right and freedoms " THANK YOU ", I am sorry for your loss, and I am sure he will be greatly missed. May God be with you always!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 13, 2008 at 05:39 PM

I would never let Todd Tiahart speak at my sons service I'm sure he smiled at all the camera's. Thank You and RIP Ronnie
Posted by: Bushater Location: Andover on Aug 13, 2008 at 05:10 PM

All I can say everytime I hear of one of our soldiers dying in Iraq is "way to go Bush!" I hope our next president has brains enough to get our guys out of Iraq and brains enough to make sure our intelligence agencies actually do have brains instead of making up myths about weapons of mass destruction. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of these soldiers and their families. God Bless!
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