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Wags

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skydiverd3716 User is Offline

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La Vergne Tn

12 May 2008 9:32 PM	Alert
Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends for this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace your mission is now over.

From Sgt Ken Simpson Member of Patriot Guard Riders ,G.W.R.R.A Chapter Y TN and Rolling Thunder® Tennessee Chapter 1 "Fallen Soldiers Memorial Bike" http://fallensoldiersmemorialbike.com In Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom" " YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN "

Jasper54

Posts: 5349
Columbus, Ohio

12 May 2008 9:45 PM	Alert
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army, Viet Nam Veteran, Michael MacDonald. 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.

690MedCo

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Huntington Beach, CA

12 May 2008 10:48 PM	Alert
Thank you Michael MacDonald 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

mlmsan

Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052

12 May 2008 10:50 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael MacDonald, US Army,Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Michael MacDonald's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Michael MacDonald, 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 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.

Pepper_guy User is Offline

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Lacey, WA

12 May 2008 10:58 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Michael MacDonald, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. PFC. MacDonald, 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.

Moe L

Posts: 33
Homosassa Springs, FL

12 May 2008 11:46 PM	Alert
Whisper Mike (Michael MacDonad) was my best friend, I will miss him. We rode many miles together. He was a great guy, would give you the shirt off his back. Moe L

Moe L

82ndairborne195760 User is Offline

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Bremen, GA

13 May 2008 12:05 AM	Alert
Thank you Michael MacDonald 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 this brave Viet Nam veteran. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your service nor that of your family. Robert F. Smith Bremen, GA 504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div. GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !

adccop

Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona

Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region

13 May 2008 12:25 AM	Alert
To the family and friends of Michael MacDonald I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss. To Michael, 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.

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. Have Flag Will Travel!

ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline

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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY

13 May 2008 12:46 AM	Alert
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN MICHAEL MACDONALD USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME MICHAEL AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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

wvhusker

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Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C

13 May 2008 1:40 AM	Alert
Mr. McDonald, Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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

"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

Pinger

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Lisbon, NY

13 May 2008 2:00 AM	Alert
Thank you Michael, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ................ I Salute You My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald, US Army Viet Nam Veteran .......... and Hero

Charlie USAF 60 - 64 USN 65 - 82 USN Retired 82 Viet Nam 71 & 73 "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

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Warner Robins, GA

13 May 2008 5:00 AM	Alert
Our heart-felt condolences to the MacDonald family and friends in the loss of Michael. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Michael 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

Wayne18

Posts: 550
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain

13 May 2008 5:03 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Army / Viet Nam Veteran Michael MacDonald. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Wayne Howell USMC 57-64 66-68 ALR Post 293 Florida Retreads North Central Area Rep

sneakysnake User is Offline

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Panama City, Fl.

13 May 2008 5:10 AM	Alert
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Michael McDonald. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide you with the comfort that only he can during this difficult time.

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

CarlS

Posts: 2437
Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL

13 May 2008 5:12 AM	Alert
My heartfelt sympathy to the family and fiends of Michael in the loss of your hero. May God give you comfort, consolation, and strenght as you walk this dark road. To Michael, thank you for serving our great nation. Godspeed and rest in peace.

CarlS US Army 1966-2000 CarlS@patriotguard.org 386-793-0030 Gold Star & Blue Star Dad Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford

vander177

Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA

13 May 2008 6:01 AM	Alert
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army VietNam Veteran Michael MacDonald. 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!

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

Billboy

Posts: 316
Webster, Fl.

13 May 2008 6:13 AM	Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of, US Army, Viet Nam veteran, Michael MacDonald,May you rest in Peace and may God be with you. Bill Snelson (Billboy) US Army, Veteran PGR Ride Captain, Mentor Webster, Fl.

Florida Shamrock User is Offline

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13 May 2008 6:27 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald. 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.”

Lucky1951

Posts: 554
EUSTIS , FLORIDA

13 May 2008 6:37 AM	Alert
Condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Michael Mac Donald . Welcome home Mike , thank you for your service . Rest in Peace , forever .

Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th

mr_stainglass User is Offline

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Newport News Virginia

13 May 2008 6:38 AM	Alert
My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald. Thank you Michael for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy.

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

aoop

Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX

13 May 2008 7:19 AM	Alert
Thank You Soldier.

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.

Uffda

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Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator

13 May 2008 7:22 AM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald, Army, 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, Michael. 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

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

Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC

13 May 2008 7:50 AM	Alert
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran Michael MacDonald. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Michael. Rest in peace soldier. 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"

howerter1

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Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media

13 May 2008 7:52 AM	Alert
My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and community of Michael MacDonald.

Max US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton

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