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Subject: Pvt. Luther John Rice III, ANG, Crystal Springs, MS, 14, 15 MAY 08

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Big rock User is Offline
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13 May 2008 7:04 PM Alert 
Updated 14 May 08 0746 CDS by Sandra


Staging times:
Visitation 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Byram Texaco - I-55 at Byram exit
KSU 1530 - (3:30 PM)
 
Services - 3:00 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Byram Texaco - I -55 at Byram exit
KSU 1230 - ( 12:30 PM)
Please be prepared to Stand the Flag Line for this young man
 
Graveside service to follow at New Zion Baptist Church
 
The weather is not looking so good so please be careful and be prepared.
May the Good Lord hold this family in his arms and give them the strength to make it thru their time of sorrow. Watch over everyone as they travel to this service.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
The family of Pvt. Luther "Luke" John Rice III, 20 years old, of the155th Brigade BCT  Echo Company, Columbia, Mississippi,  has requested our presence for his services. Luke had Just finished AIT  and was home on Leave when he lost his life.

 May 14th Visitation Family at 4pm and friends from 5-8pm at Stringer Funeral Home Hwy 27 Highway 27 in Crystal Springs
 
Funeral May 15th at 3 Pm  at funeral home  Grave Side service at New Zion Baptist church  (appx 10 miles)
 
Linda Posth will RC this mission. Staging info to follow shortly.

Ed Baker, MS SC
Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.

"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"


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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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"Black Sheep Squadron"
Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
13 May 2008 7:15 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III, Mississippi Army Nation Guard. Pvt. Rice, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
T-Bone User is Offline
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Georgia
13 May 2008 8:07 PM Alert 
We are deeply saddened by your loss, and would like to offer our sincere condolences and heart felt sympathies to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice the 3rd, United States Army National Guard. Thank you Son for your devotion to country and duty. Serving our Country in today's Army is such an honorable display of Patriotism and loyalty. You are one of our Heroes, and We Salute You for doing what your heart led you to do in joining the Army National Guard. To the Rice Family, --may God help you through the difficult days ahead, and comfort your hearts as only He Can. Rest at Ease Soldier, your mission here is completed.
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
13 May 2008 8:23 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.
mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
13 May 2008 8:39 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III , MS Air National Guard Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Pvt. Luther John Rice III's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Pvt. Luther John Rice III, 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
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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.
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
13 May 2008 8:45 PM Alert 
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III. Rest In Peace Soldier.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
690MedCo User is Offline
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Huntington Beach, CA
13 May 2008 9:56 PM Alert 
Thank you Pvt. Luther John Rice III 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!

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lonetexan2u User is Offline
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert
13 May 2008 10:15 PM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III! "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!”
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
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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
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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
custer7thcav User is Offline
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Moraine, Ohio
13 May 2008 11:39 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice, III. 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
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
14 May 2008 2:21 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PVT. LUTHER JOHN RICE III ANG. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE LUTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA
YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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vander177 User is Offline
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Vandergrift, PA
14 May 2008 2:57 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army National Guard Private Luther John Rice III. 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

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14 May 2008 4:17 AM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayer and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Pvt. Luther John Rice III.  I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult of times.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV

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Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
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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.
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
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Warner Robins, GA
14 May 2008 4:48 AM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the Rice family and friends in the loss of Luther. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Luther 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
Annette User is Offline
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Davenport, Ia
14 May 2008 6:09 AM Alert 
Condolences to the family and friends of ANG Pvt. John Rice III.
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
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HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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14 May 2008 6:36 AM Alert 
God Bless Pvt. Luther John Rice III, 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.
mr_stainglass User is Offline
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Newport News Virginia
14 May 2008 7:12 AM Alert 
My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Luther Rice III. Thank you Luther 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
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14 May 2008 7:14 AM Alert 
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satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
14 May 2008 7:57 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt Luther John Rice III.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Luther.  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"
sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
14 May 2008 8:11 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Luther John Rice III 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.

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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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Orlando, FL
14 May 2008 8:15 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III, ANG. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. Rice, 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

To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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14 May 2008 10:12 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Luther.

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.

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Chitown User is Offline
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14 May 2008 10:12 AM Alert 

Pvt. Luther Rice III,

Thank you for defending this great country and preserving our freedom. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

May the good lord comfort your family and friends during this terrible time.

'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan

Standing by in Leawood, Kansas

Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard

Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07

Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
markharris User is Offline
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Sandhill, Ms
14 May 2008 12:12 PM Alert 
Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III. Thank You, John, for Your Service to Our Country. We Will Never Forget.
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"Wookie" User is Offline
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Olympia, WA
14 May 2008 12:18 PM Alert 
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt. Luther John Rice III!
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!
Respectfully,

John"Wookie"Enoch
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Panama City, Fl.
14 May 2008 12:33 PM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Pvt. Luther John Rice III. May God provide the comfort that only he can during this tragic and difficult time. You all will be in our thoughtsw and prayers.
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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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