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Charger 
Posts: 3357
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| 07 May 2008 9:23 PM |
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United States Navy
WWII Veteran/USS Boise
Raymond L. French
May 8-9, 2008
Tennessee has lost another Great American Hero, Raymond L. French, 85, of Dickson, TN passed. He serviced in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Boise. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine and son, Danny.
Visitation: Thursday, May 8th, 2008, from 1600 - 2000 (4pm - 8pm), Dickson Funeral Home, 209 East College St., Dickson, TN 37055. ** No Staging for visitation, please come to the funeral home to Stand in Honor of this Hero.
Funeral/Burial: Friday, May 9th, 2008,Visitation from 1000 - 1400 hrs (10am - 2pm) funeral following visitation. Dickson Funeral Home, 209 East College Street, Dickson, TN 37055.
Staging: Friday, May 9th, 2008 at 0910 at K-Mart, 301 Henslee Dr., Dickson, TN 37055. KSU 0940
Ride Captain: Arthur Cauthen, aka Arcnsaw, (615) 686-1094 Cell
Please bring Flags, and come join us to stand in Honor of this Great American Hero.
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 1533
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 07 May 2008 9:26 PM |
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Our condolences to the French family, May the Lord Keep His Loving Arms tightly around you during your time of pain and sorrow.
Raymond French, Stand Down, Sir, your mission here is complete, FLy now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord.
Standing by in Spirit in Antioch, TN
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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cagerbob
Posts: 3536
Parma, Ohio
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| 07 May 2008 9:33 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service. In one of our country's most dire hours, you answered the call to keep us free.
My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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mlmsan
Posts: 1294
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 May 2008 10:00 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Raymond L. French, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Raymond L. French's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Raymond L. French, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
U.S Navy Viet NAM - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
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. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4110
Lacey, WA
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| 07 May 2008 11:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Raymond L. French, U.S. Navy / WWII Veteran. Mr. French, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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690MedCo
Posts: 3466
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 08 May 2008 12:14 AM |
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| Thank you Raymond L. French 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. |
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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
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 203
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 08 May 2008 12:47 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Raymond L. French! "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, you have served well... I stand here in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
PGR
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of SFC G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, 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 Vietnam Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC Vietnam Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army Arizona |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 889
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 08 May 2008 2:44 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN RAYMOND L. FRENCH USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE RAYMOND. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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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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Jasper54
Posts: 4391
Columbus, Ohio
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| 08 May 2008 4:19 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Navy, WWII Combat Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Raymond L. French. 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. |
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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. |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 695
Warner Robins, GA
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| 08 May 2008 4:47 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the French family and friends in the loss of Raymond. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Raymond 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. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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sneakysnake
Posts: 3539
Panama City, Fl.
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| 08 May 2008 5:01 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Raymond French. We are grateful for the service to our nation by this member of the "Greatest Generation". His service and sacrifices will never be forgotten. May he rest in Peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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vander177
Posts: 2396
Vandergrift, PA
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| 08 May 2008 5:50 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Raymond L. French. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but,you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951) |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders, Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Sgt of Arms, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3247
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 08 May 2008 6:07 AM |
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God Bless Raymond L. French, 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!
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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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aoop
Posts: 1933
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 08 May 2008 6:38 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 208
Newport News Virginia
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| 08 May 2008 6:39 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Raymond French a True American Hero. Thank you Raymond for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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mailman
Posts: 10161
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 08 May 2008 7:14 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy WWII Veteran Raymond L. French. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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satyr
Posts: 2605
Raleigh, NC
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| 08 May 2008 7:56 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran Raymond L. French. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. French. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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"
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sdoise
Posts: 2301
Kinder, La.
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| 08 May 2008 8:13 AM |
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| I conmvey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Raymond L. French and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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Uffda
Posts: 8112
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 08 May 2008 9:39 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Raymond L. French, WWII Navy 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, Raymond.
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...
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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. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 3914
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 09 May 2008 11:18 AM |
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Mr. French,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4308
Moraine, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 2:41 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Raymond L. French. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7093
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 10 May 2008 12:13 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
(T)Sgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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