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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 11 May 2008 8:35 AM |
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Update 0015 cdt 30 May 08 by Big rock
STAND DOWN
Family has contacted PGR and Phase Two of this mission (31 May) is a Stand-Down.
Thanx to all who were making yourselves available to support it.....
Shane
Shane "Desert Doc" Leiser
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Idaho State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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I have been contacted by Mrs. Cathryn Foster and PGR has been requested to participate in the services for her husband, Larry, of Nampa, Idaho.
Larry Dee Foster, 64, was born 1 Jan 1944, and passed away 21 April 2008. Larry served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1962-1969 and in Viet Nam from 1967-1968. He was serving as President of the local Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) chapter at the time of his passing. Just prior to his death, he was awarded the Order of the Silver Rose (VVA equivalent of the Purple Heart) as a result of exposure to Agent Orange.
This will be a two-phase mission with Phase One on Saturday, 17 May, and Phase Two on Saturday, 31 May.
PHASE ONE:
Services are 17 May at 1100 at the Oregon Trail Church of God (23057 Old Highway 30, Caldwell) just off of I-84, exit 25.
This phase of the mission will consist of a PGR escort from Karcher Mall in Nampa to the Oregon Trail Church of God in Caldwell, followed by a flagline at the church prior to services. When services have begun, PGR will stand down.
STAGING INFORMATION:
Saturday, 17 May from 0845-0945 at the Karcher Mall in Nampa (1509 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa). Ride briefing will be accomplished and waivers will be distributed and signed.
Due to the proximity of Mrs. Foster's home (very near a major intersection making access and departure from her home difficult and unsafe), Mrs. Foster and family will rendevous with PGR at the Karcher Mall staging area a few minutes before 10am, and escort will depart shortly thereafter. Directions to Karcher Mall from points east and west follow.....
FROM BOISE and POINTS EAST:
Take exit #33A/NAMPA/MARSING onto MIDLAND BLVD(ID-55) - go 0.5 mi
Continue to follow ID-55 - go 0.4 mi
Turn Left on NAMPA CALDWELL BLVD(ID-55) - go 0.3 mi
Arrive at 1509 CALDWELL BLVD, NAMPA, on the Right
FROM CALDWELL and POINTS WEST:
Take exit #33/NAMPA/MARSING onto ID-55 - go 0.7 mi
Turn Left on NAMPA CALDWELL BLVD(ID-55) - go 0.3 mi
Arrive at 1509 CALDWELL BLVD, NAMPA, on the Right
NOTE: The escort will be led by Larry's good friend "Jay".
Ride Captain has not been determined at the time of this posting. For now, please forward any questions to me at DesertDoc_Idaho @ yahoo.com.
PHASE TWO: (Details Pending)
Hero's cremains will be scattered somewhere near Idaho City on 31 May. Mrs. Foster has requested that PGR escort the family for this event. Details to follow. Please monitor this thread for updates.
An American hero who fought during a troubled time in our nation's history has returned home.......To Larry's family, please accept the heartfelt condolences of the Patriot Guard Riders for your loss. May cherished and loving memories support and sustain you over the next days, weeks and beyond.
Respectfully -
Shane "Desert Doc" Leiser
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Idaho State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 11 May 2008 8:46 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Larry Foster 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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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 11 May 2008 10:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Larry Foster, 64, USMC, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Larry Foster's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Larry Foster, 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
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
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. |
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M. Sterling
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Canton, GA
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| 11 May 2008 10:48 AM |
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My Condolences to the family and friends of Larry Foster. Thank you for your service Mr. Foster. You are truly home now.
Faith in God, family and country rewarded.
May God Bless you all and hold your hearts up.
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aka Tank '
Georgia Mentor Team
GEORGIA PGR
"Part of it, Proud of it"
Canton, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank a soldier.
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adccop
Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 11 May 2008 11:36 AM |
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To the family and friends of Larry Foster I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Larry, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 11 May 2008 12:01 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran Larry Foster. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 11 May 2008 2:05 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Foster family and friends in the loss of Larry. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Larry 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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Psalms 37:5
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 2:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Larry Foster, USMC / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Foster, 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 205
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| 11 May 2008 2:36 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry Foster. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3647
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 11 May 2008 3:17 PM |
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God Bless Larry Foster, 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: 305
Davenport, Ia
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| 11 May 2008 7:30 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran Larry Foster. |
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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
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 11 May 2008 9:55 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry Foster. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 11 May 2008 10:48 PM |
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Mr. Foster,
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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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 May 2008 11:33 PM |
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| Thank you Larry Foster 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 12 May 2008 1:57 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN LARRY FOSTER USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME LARRY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. SEMPER FI. 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
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Jasper54
Posts: 5349
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 May 2008 4:11 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 Marine Corps, Viet Nam Veteran, Larry Foster. 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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vander177
Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 May 2008 6:10 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps VietNam Veteran Larry Foster. 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!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, 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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CAN-DO
Posts: 162
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| 12 May 2008 7:51 AM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry Foster, United States Marine Corps.
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Marine!
Your mission is now complete.
You can stand down and rest in Peace!
Some Gave All, All Gave Some
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MGySgt / USMC - Retired
Treasurer / Communications Officer
US Marine Riders Association (KY, OH, IN)
www.usmarineriders.com
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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 12 May 2008 8:26 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, Larry Foster. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Larry. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 13 May 2008 8:28 AM |
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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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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 13 May 2008 10:29 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry Foster, USMC, Viet Nam 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, Larry.
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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lonetexan2u
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Larry Foster USMC! "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! SEMPER FI MARINE” |
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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
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beechers
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Orlando, FL
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| 14 May 2008 9:00 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Larry Foster, USMC Vietnam Veteran. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Foster, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.
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Paul (Wheel’er)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 – 1971
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To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1053
Olympia, WA
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| 14 May 2008 12:57 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Larry Foster!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 881
Warren,Ohio
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| 14 May 2008 7:18 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Nam Era Brother Larry Foster for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our heroes ! It's NEVER to late to say; WELCOME HOME LARRY ! May God bless You ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR U.S. Army Nam Vet. 62 - 65 |
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