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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 3670
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 09 May 2008 2:31 AM |
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Eugene Tester, 69, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at his
home. A memorial service is planned at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at Federated
Church in Fergus Falls, with the Rev. Doug Dent officiating. Burial will be
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the
church. Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements.
Gene was a BT3 which is the Navy's designation for a Boilerman Technician
Third Class Petty Officer. Same as an E-4 in all services. He was stationed
on the USS Cabildo, an LSD-16 ship, in the Mid-Pacific, and Korean Theaters
from 1957-61.
We will stand the Flagline until the Service starts. Then from the time the
Service ends until we escort Gene to his final resting place in Knollwood
Memorial Gardens. We will setup a Flagline at the Cemetery until the Family
leaves, then we will dismiss.
Staging:
We will stage from 10:30am in the Perkins Restaurant parking lot on the
corner of I-94 and Highway 210 in Fergus Falls.
Briefing at 11:00am, ride to the Church.
Setup Flagline from 11:15am (Family arives at 11:30am) to 1:30pm. We will
resume Flagline before Service ends then Escort to the Cemetery. Cagers will
stand the Flagline until we leave the Chuch, then dismiss. This is subject
to change with the weather, and number of bikes.
Dismiss: when Family leaves, approx. 2:30-3:00pm.
#1, BE SAFE. Watch the weather. At this time (Thursday night), it is
supposed to sprinkle on us on Saturday with a high of 47.
Remember to be self sufficient (clothes, water, food,etc). Remember your 3X5
Flag.
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Dave Brimer
Alexandria sector ARC/HOTH
Fergus Falls VA Home HOTH
MN Patriot Guard
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 732
Warner Robins, GA
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| 09 May 2008 4:07 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Tester family and friends in the loss of Eugene. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Eugene 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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Jasper54
Posts: 4414
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 4:09 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 Veteran, BT3 Eugene Tester. 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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mailman
Posts: 10221
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 4:35 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran BT3 Eugene Tester. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3270
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 May 2008 5:28 AM |
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God Bless Eugene Tester, 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.
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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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Annette
Posts: 254
Davenport, Ia
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| 09 May 2008 5:30 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of USN Veteran BT3 Eugene Tester. |
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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
QC F.I.S.T. member (Families In Support of Troops)
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 228
Newport News Virginia
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| 09 May 2008 6:07 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Eugene Tester. Thank you Eugene for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Fair Winds and Following Seas. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 1317
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 May 2008 6:12 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of BT3 Eugene Tester, U.S. Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for BT3 Eugene Tester's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. BT3 Eugene Tester, 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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sdoise
Posts: 2332
Kinder, La.
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| 09 May 2008 6:16 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Eugene Tester 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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T-Bone
Posts: 1625
Georgia
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| 09 May 2008 6:18 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of BT3 Eugene Tester, United States Navy Veteran, and American Hero. Thank you Mr. Tester for your service to our Country and our Freedom. Rest at Ease Soldier, your mission here is completed. |
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T-Bone and Keeper
Georgia PGR....PART OF IT!....PROUD OF IT!
Never forget!
Our POW/MIA - Pearl Harbor..... - 9-11..
Bataan Death March
The 408,200 Casualties of World War II
2,388 lives lost at Pearl Harbor
The 54,229 Korean War Casualties and 8,176 Missing in Action.....and 7,245 prisoners of war............
The 47,378 Viet Nam Casualties and 2,338 Missing in Action....................
More to be added.......................
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Lisajan
Posts: 795
AKA Peace Keeper Acworth Ga
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| 09 May 2008 6:30 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gene Tester... Thank you Mr Tester for your service to our country and being a great uncle to my Buddy Crash.. You will be sadly missed....
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Lisa (Lisajan) Hinson
AKA Peace Keeper
Georgia Mentor Team Coordinator
770-595-3134
Georgia PGR...Part of it...Proud of it!!!
There is good and bad in everything...swany
SSG Paul "swany" Swanson
Freedom Isn't Free....Just Ask Any Soldier, Any Marine, Any Airman, Any Sailor....
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thunt111
Posts: 810
Woodstock, Ga.
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| 09 May 2008 6:54 AM |
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| The Hunt family sends our Condolences to the family of Eugene Tester. Thanks to Mr. Tester for serving our Great Country.
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Tom Hunt
USAF 1973-1982
SSGT Peckerwood
Southeastern Kentucky born Thoroughbred Hillbilly.
I stand beside the finest people in the world, and I support the Georgia Leadership Team.
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kdwhitley
Posts: 273
Cumming, GA
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| 09 May 2008 7:03 AM |
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The family and friends of BT3 Eugene Tester have our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers. We appreciate the service of BT3 Tester.
God Bless
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Army Dad!
Blue Star Parent-Serving in honor of 1LT Ryan Whitley, 82nd Airborne.
You must stand for something, or you stand for nothing at all!
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4142
Lacey, WA
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| 09 May 2008 7:04 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of BT3. Eugene Tester, U.S. Navy. BT3. Tester, 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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vander177
Posts: 2402
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 May 2008 7:11 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy Veteran BT3 Eugene Tester. 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 WALL!
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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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hippie22
Posts: 388
Woodstock Ga.
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| 09 May 2008 7:20 AM |
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Gene thank you for standing tall and proud in serving our great nation. It is the nations turn now to stand in honor for you. I know that our Mn. brothers and sisters will do a great job of honoring you and your family.
Crash be careful and have a safe trip when you head back south. |
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SEMPER FI!! God bless. Thank a service member today and tell them, great job!! |
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satyr
Posts: 2636
Raleigh, NC
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| 09 May 2008 8:03 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Navy veteran Eugene Tester. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Eugene. Rest in peace sailor. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 231
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 09 May 2008 9:48 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of BT3 Eugene Tester! "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
Patriot Guard Riders
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 KIA Vietnam Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army Arizona |
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MsMaurauder
Posts: 197
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| 09 May 2008 10:36 AM |
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| I'll miss you Unc; you were many things to me, and words alone cannot tell you how much I appreciate all that you've done for me over the years. I'll always remember how very special you are, I will not forget you. I'm sorry I couldn't be here for you.
Rest easy Sir, as your watch has been completed. May your sails be filled with warm, gentle winds. I love you, and will stand for you, as you have stood watch for me.
Rest, and I will see you again.
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wvhusker
Posts: 3924
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 09 May 2008 11:07 AM |
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BT3 Eugene Tester,
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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GI Johnson
Posts: 834
Lyerly, Georgia
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| 09 May 2008 12:23 PM |
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| Stand down BT3 Tester.....your duty here is through. Crash and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers...Jan and Joe |
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I'm no longer by your side, but there's no need to weep,
I've left sweet recollections I'm hoping you will keep.
Eternal joy and memories stay in our hearts forever
Strengthening our special bond that parting cannot sever.
Now it's time to journey on, so let your faith be strong
For I am in a better place...I'm home where I belong.
And if times of loneliness bring sorrow and dismay,
Don't despair, for I am there...Just a Memory Away.
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Justin’s Mom- Ga. Mentor Program
Ga. HOTH Director
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Blue to Gold Chairperson for Ga. And Ala. For Blue Star Mothers of America
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In Memory of SPC. Justin W. Johnson…..KIA..April 10, 2004 Baghdad, Iraq
1st/82nd Field Artillery, 1St Cavalry Division Ft. Hood, Tx.
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In Honor of Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson….Psy Ops, formerly 7th SF….Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Just home from Afghanistan
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Wife of Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet with 48th Brigade Georgia National Guard
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Ridley
Posts: 2577
NW Georgia
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| 09 May 2008 1:46 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of BT3 Tester, you are in our hearts and prayers. We are grateful for his service to our current freedoms. Crash, we are standing in spirit with our MN brothers to honor your Uncle Gene, please know we hold you close in our thoughts. |
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Pam Blalock
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Patriot Guard Riders -- Part of it!--Proud of it! -- No Borders!
In Memory- Mike "Deltoid" Bland
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4348
Moraine, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 2:29 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of BT3 Eugene Tester. 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Uffda
Posts: 8174
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 May 2008 4:04 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of BT3 Eugene Tester, USN 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, Eugene.
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
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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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wintergreencourt
Posts: 887
Apprentice Ride Captain, Marietta GA
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| 09 May 2008 4:09 PM |
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| Our sincere condolances to the family of BT3 Eugene Tester on your loss, with special condolances to our friend Crash, Gene's nephew and a special member of the Georgia PGR. Crash, we are with you in spirit as you stand for your beloved uncle, and wish you Godspeed in your travels to honor him. God bless all of you during this difficult time. And God bless Eugene Tester. Mission complete sailor.
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R.G. "Bobby" Byrne
770-364-4393 cell
Blue Star Parent
Lcpl. Justin Schultz
3/14 Mike Battery, USMC
Riding in memory of
Lt. Cmdr. Charles A. Byrne, USN
1911-1990
"...and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT !
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