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  1. #1
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    Tragedy hits the hobby...

    Dear members of the hobby,

    Yesterday, Christopher Motes and his mother Kathy were found murdered by Kathy's husband. Chris was only 17 and was a senior at New Trier High School in Wilmette, Illinois. He was a member of my former unit and was so enthusiastic about this hobby. I spent a week with the young man this summer at the Gettysburg re-enactment. He was so excited for his first national event as well as his interview at Gettysburg College, where he hoped to go next fall. His mother was also a very tender and caring woman who would do anything for her son. I suppose it is only fitting that they enter God's Kingdom together. Since I know may of you are good people, I am asking you to offer a prayer for the Motes' as well as their family and friends, as we try to cope with such a tragedy.

    Thank you,
    Matt Wood

    http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...-wilmette.html

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    My prayers are with Kathy and Christopher Motes. Such a tradegy.....
    Marc Riddell
    1st Minnesota Co D
    2nd USSS Company C
    Potomac Legion

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    Washington City but my heart is in South Carolina
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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    My prayers go out to all who have lost so much through this tragedy

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    Horrible
    Frank Perkin
    WIG

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    So much lost to all of us. Prayers for you, too, Matt.
    -steve tyler-

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    A similar situation happened last year in my condo community...it literally makes my heart sick to hear of such things. Jesus understands.
    Tom "Mingo" Machingo
    Independent Rifles, Weevil's Mess

    Vixi Et Didici

    "I think and highly hope that this war will end this year, and Oh then what a happy time we will have. No need of writing then but we can talk and talk again, and my boy can talk to me and I will never tire of listening to him and he will want to go with me everywhere I go, and I will be certain to let him go if there is any possible chance."
    Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
    Company K, 45th Georgia Infantry
    KIA Petersburg, Virginia

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    Very sorry to hear this.
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    Brett "Homer" Keen
    Chicago
    "Excessively spirited in the pranks and mischief of the soldier"

    OEF 03-04 Truth Through Exploitation

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    Quote Originally Posted by Emily S. Achenbaum, Chiacgo, March 3rd, 2009
    Investigators found a muzzle-loading long gun they believe Christopher Motes used in Civil War reenactments next to Wiley's body, police said at a press conference.
    This terrible news has certainly shaken the community as a whole.
    Last edited by WoodenNutmeg; 03-03-2009 at 01:32 PM.
    Bryan O'Keefe
    Associate Member SUVCW
    Conn. Vol. Infantry, Independent

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    This is horrible. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    Respectfully,
    Joseph S. Danner


    The Pine River Boys - 7th Wisconsin, Company I

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    Re: Tragedy hits the hobby...

    THeyare in my prayers, God will out.
    Johan Steele aka Shane Christen C Co, 3rd MN VI
    SUVCW Camp 48
    American Legion Post 352
    http://civilwartalk.com

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