The major said the funeral was going to be in Dubois, Wyo. You will never be forgotten. I didn't want to be fumbling around trying to separate them in front of his parents. The convoy came under intense fire, but Chance returned fire with the big gun, covering the rest of the convoy, until he was fatally wounded.

You and your family are in my prayers.I was deeply moved and inspired by the story of Chance Phelps, he was an extraordinary individual who I feel honored to have learned about. The largest room was a banquet-dining- dancing area renamed the Chance Phelps Room. May the Lord grant peace and comfort to the Phelps family and friends and relatives.Thank you for serving our country and impacting many lives. Chance Phelps was a man who sacrificed himself for his fellow comrades. I had been in the Corps for more than 17 years, including a combat tour, and was wearing eight ribbons. Above it all was a television that was playing a photomontage of Chance's life from small boy to proud Marine. He often came to Dubois, Wyoming in the summer to see his father. The major said that the funeral was going to be in Dubois, Wyoming. I found my car and joined Chance's convoy. On the Monday after Easter, I was reviewing Department of Defense press releases when I saw that a Private First Class Chance Phelps was killed in action outside of Baghdad. Jeniffer Cevallos The flags that were otherwise posted were all at half-staff. They had taken small-arms fire and had literally dodged a rocket-propelled grenade that sailed between two Marines. always had a smile on his face."Thank you for loving our country and protecting it. They were all very grateful that they were able to contribute. He was a man who lived to the best to his abilities, and made sure that he put others needs in front of his own. And yes, men willing to give their all if it comes to that. Thank you! Isabelle Vorwerk
In one corner of the room was another memorial with candles burning around another picture of him in his blues. Holding his personal effects, I was starting to get to know Chance Phelps. Inside I gave the funeral director some of the paperwork from Dover and discussed the plan for the next day. As time goes by many of our fallen heroes are forgotten except by friends and family. He was finally moving toward home. She graduated from Ludington High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and then from Grand Valley University.

PFC Phelps was not ready, however, and I was told to come back on Thursday. Zachary Bundarin Joining the military wasn''t anything new for the family. I will never forget his story and it will continue to inspire me everyday. About forty-five minutes into our flight, I still hadn't spoken to anyone except to tell the first-class flight attendant that I would prefer water. As I boarded the plane, I could tell immediately that the flight attendants had already been informed of my mission. I was starting to understand that, even here in Philadelphia, far away from Chance's hometown, people were mourning with his family. When it was over, we stood as the casket was wheeled out with the family following. I stood to the side and saluted as the conveyor moved the container to the aircraft. Requiem aeternam dona eum, Domine. At the hotel, the lieutenant colonel called me and said he would personally pick me up in the morning and bring me back to the cargo area. I picked up my rental car and followed Chance for five hours until we reached Riverton. William Hartley He was honest and frank, but never failed to make us smile.
He will always be remember for his great service to our country. Before leaving the airport, I had told the cargo crew that I wanted to come back to the cargo area in the morning rather than go straight to the passenger terminal. Defending you and I who enjoy the freedoms of our nation without giving much thought to guys like Chance. Then the dog tags and the St. Christopher medal. For his service, I am eternally grateful for his commitment to serve for our country.

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They seemed a little choked up as they led me to my seat.