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Subject: Lt Col. George Julius France, WWII Veteran/NG, New Orleans, LA, 17 MAY 08

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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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03 May 2008 1:47 PM Alert 
Updated 06 MAY 08 harly69g


A memorial service will be held on
Saturday May 17, 2008
at Schoen Funeral Home located at
3827 Canal St New Orleans, La.
Patriot Guard to meet at the Funeral Home at 7:30am
Visitation will take place from 8 am to 11 am,
a service will be held from 11 am till approx 11:20 am,
he will then transported from the funeral palor at about 11:30 to
the St Louis Cemetery #3 on Esplanade St at Bayou St John.
 
The procession will be led by police vehicle and will pass in front of the Fire House located on Jeff Davis Parkway or Carrollton Ave.
Upon arrival at the cemetary he will recieve full military honors including  Taps, an American Flag presentation and a 21 gun salute. 
My dad is a WWII US Army Pacific Theatre Veteran; a retired Colonel in the Louisiana National Guard; a retired District Fire Chief of the N.O. Fire Dept and a retired Sergeant of the N.O. Police Reserve Division. 
In addition he was an active member of the Washington Artillery (141 Artillery Battalion),  the William Bauer VFW Post  #3346 and the Disabled Veterans Post  #13.
My dad was a avid motorcycle rider having rode motorcyles both in the military as well as his civilian life.
He worked several of his early years as a mechanic for "Doc's Harley Davidson" on Broad St in NO and was a member of the Crescent City Motorcycle Club. 
The France  family and friends would like to request the Patriot Guard be in attendence. 
Thank you for all you do. 
Joe France.

It is my honor to be Ride Captain for this mission.
In Service,
Mike
Mike Oliver
mholiver
New Orleans Area Ride Captain
New Orleans & Louisiana HOTH Coordinator
home 504-734-5531
cell    504-494-7309
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This is a Confirmed Mission request for former soldier, and public servant of the people of Louisiana.
Family has requested PGR attendance, at the deceased request to his family.

Point of contact and family member information is provided, for the New Orleans Road Captain.

Mike/Eagle


Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
690MedCo User is Offline
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Huntington Beach, CA




03 May 2008 1:54 PM Alert 
Thank you Lt Col. George Julius France for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.

Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




03 May 2008 3:17 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Lt. Col. George Julius France.  I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV

GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member

Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran

In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation.
82ndairborne195760 User is Offline
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Bremen, GA




03 May 2008 3:21 PM Alert 
Thank you Lt Col George J. France for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Col France. May you rest in peace and that we never forget your service nor the sacrifices of your family. .

Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.



GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob User is Offline
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Warren,Ohio




03 May 2008 3:23 PM Alert 
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of George France for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our heroes ! You fought for My Freedom and I salute You Sir ! May God Bless You ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR
Pinger User is Offline
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Lisbon, NY




03 May 2008 3:27 PM Alert 
Thank you George, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............. I Salute You

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of George Julius France, WWII Veteran ............ and Hero

Charlie

USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3

"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
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Warner Robins, GA




03 May 2008 3:38 PM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the France family and friends in the loss of George. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. George served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself.






JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5

T-Bone User is Offline
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Georgia




03 May 2008 3:45 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt.Col. George Julius France, World War II Veteran and American Hero. Thank you Sir, for your service to our Country and our Freedom. May You Rest In Peace.

Georgia PGR..........Part of It........Proud of It!
sneakysnake User is Offline
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Panama City, Fl.




03 May 2008 4:10 PM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the France family. A grateful nation mourns the pssing of another member of the "Greatest Generation". His srvice and sacrifices on behalf of our freedoms will not br forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace. 

Animals

James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!

Freedom~Justice~Brotherhood
Annette User is Offline
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Davenport, Ia




03 May 2008 4:41 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col George Julius France WWII Veteran/NG

Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.


Semper Fi,

Annette 'Patches" Wood

In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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03 May 2008 5:00 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt Col. George Julius France, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, George.
 
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.


Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.


http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3

Standing in Spirit...

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC




03 May 2008 5:04 PM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran, Lt Colonel George Julius France.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. France.  As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered.  Rest in peace sir.  I salute you. 

satyr

Steve
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heros never dies.

Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"
CasperLA User is Offline
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Scott, La




03 May 2008 7:46 PM Alert 
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Lt Col. George Julius France.
His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Scott, La


Ken "Casper" Jones
CW-3 USA Ret.
Ride Captain, Lafayette, LA. , Patriot Guard Riders
Vietnam 66-67, 69-70
173rd Airborne Brigade Association
Run For The Wall
American Legion Riders China Post #1
VFW Post 9822, Judice, LA

"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
- Ronald Reagan
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain




03 May 2008 8:23 PM Alert 
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Lt. Col. George Julius France. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Slowhand User is Offline
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain




03 May 2008 8:52 PM Alert 
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you.

Russ "Slowhand"




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Vidor, Orange County, TX




03 May 2008 11:01 PM Alert 
Thank You Guardsman.

James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
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Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms.
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert




03 May 2008 11:53 PM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt Col. George Julius France! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, as you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!”

Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777

Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman Recruit USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas

Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history
cat1948 User is Offline
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Alpharetta GA




04 May 2008 4:08 AM Alert 
My sincerest condolences . My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
Patriot Guard Rider
HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL




04 May 2008 6:16 AM Alert 
God Bless George Julius France, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.

Dave

Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen.
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Kinder, La.




04 May 2008 12:38 PM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Lt Col George Julius France and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.

Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Loganville, Georgia 30052




04 May 2008 1:17 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt Col. George Julius France, WWII Veteran/NG. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Lt Col. George Julius France, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Lt Col. George Julius France, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.

Know You Are Loved

Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Cell 770-500-6895

GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It

Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt.
splitbullets User is Offline
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Biloxi Mississippi




04 May 2008 4:25 PM Alert 
My condolences go our to the famioly and friends of Lt. Col. France. May the Lord give his family the strength needed during this time of great sorrow, and may the Lord embrace Lt. Col. France in his arms and allow him to rest in peace. God Bless

Dana Smith
Ride Safe and Proud
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Maurepas,La. 70449




04 May 2008 7:28 PM Alert 
To the family of Lt. Col. George France I offer my prayers and deepest sympathy on your loss.May God welcome Lt. Col. France with open arms so he may rest in eternal peace.May the strength and love of our Lord and Savior carry the family through this very sad and difficult time.To you Lt. Col. France, you have always been and always will be a True American Hero and we are grateful for your service and sacrifices to help ensure our freedom.I salute you Sir.

Mike
Retired Firefighter
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Moraine, Ohio




04 May 2008 8:34 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. George Julius France. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.

custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY




05 May 2008 12:49 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN LT COL. GEORGE JULIUS FRANCE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE GEORGE. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
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