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Uffda 
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 May 2008 6:36 PM |
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EXTREME SHORT NOTICE 20 May 2008
James Elbert Douglas
U.S. Army Medic, World War II
The family of this WWII hero who crossed Burma and the Himalayas during the great war have asked that we honor him! Funeral at Hafer Funeral Home Elkview, Interment Cunningham Memorial Park, St Albans. We will escort !
Briefing: 9:30 A.M.
KSU: 9:45 A.M
Flagline Hafer Funeral Home: 10:00 A.M.
Please make every effort to be there if you can, this gentleman deserves our honor and respect.
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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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2021
Proctor, WV
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| 19 May 2008 6:42 PM |
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Thank you, James Douglas, for your honored service during the Great War. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May your family, friends and community find healing in God's comfort and mercy. May they realize that you continue to watch over them from your place among the Angels.
Stand at ease soldier. Your mission on earth is now complete. God Speed sir.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 19 May 2008 6:43 PM |
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Elk Plaza at the junction of Pinch Quick Rd and US119. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
MSGT(E7) USAF Retired (1954-1974) |
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deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
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| 19 May 2008 7:49 PM |
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| We mourn the loss of yet another member of “The Greatest Generation”. It’s because of the sacrifices of the past, so unselfishly rendered by heroes like James Douglas, that we have the freedoms our nation enjoys today. May the friends and loved ones of James stand proudly, knowing thousands of patriots across this country are very appreciative of those who have stepped up over the years, to defend America. Well done, Sir! |
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
Desert Shield/Desert Storm/OIF/OEF/GWOT |
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 19 May 2008 8:03 PM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4784
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 19 May 2008 8:10 PM |
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God Bless James Elbert Douglas, 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6234
Lacey, WA
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| 19 May 2008 8:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James Elbert Douglas, U.S. Army Medic / WWII Veteran. Mr. Douglas, 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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Junius Henry
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 19 May 2008 11:01 PM |
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| Thank you 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 May 2008 11:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of James Elbert Douglas, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for James Elbert Douglas, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. James Elbert Douglas, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6843
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 20 May 2008 1:40 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Elbert Douglas. 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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T-Bone
Posts: 2252
Georgia
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| 20 May 2008 1:44 AM |
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| We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this Great American Hero, James Elbert Douglas, United States Army Veteran, and Brave and Heroic Veteran of World War II, from Elkview, WV. Sir, we Salute you with our Deepest Respects, and Thank you for your service to our country. It is with a sad and shameful heart that I confess that we often forget about those who fought and died on the battlefield for our Country, for US, to preserve the freedom and liberties we have here in America. You are Truely an American Hero, and we are deeply indebted to you for our Freedom. May you Rest in Peace. |
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Georgia PGR..........Part of It........Proud of It! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2144
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 20 May 2008 1:47 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN JAMES ELBERT DOUGLAS USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JAMES. 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 20 May 2008 2:27 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of James Elbert Douglas! "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
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class 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 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Pinger
Posts: 2167
Lisbon, NY
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| 20 May 2008 3:22 AM |
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Thank you James, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Elbert Douglas, US Army WWII Veteran ............ and Hero |
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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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1322
Warner Robins, GA
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| 20 May 2008 4:49 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Douglas family and friends in the loss of James. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. James 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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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 20 May 2008 7:03 AM |
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| My sympathy and condolences to the friends and family of James Elbert Douglas, Army, WWII Veteran in your time of sorrow. My thanks to James for your service and sacrafice to our country in defense of our freedoms. You are a true American hero and a member of the greatest generation who will not be forgotten. Thank God that people like you answered the call to defend our Nation so that we may enjoy our lives as free people. Rest in peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
Proud Member PGR |
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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 20 May 2008 7:25 AM |
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| Thank you for your service James Elbert Douglas. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 20 May 2008 7:58 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of James Elbert Douglas 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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Walkineagle
Posts: 51
Blue Rock, Oh
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| 20 May 2008 8:46 AM |
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Thank you James Douglas for your service, and my condolences to the family and friends.
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 20 May 2008 9:01 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of James Douglas. Thank you James for your service to our nation and 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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Uffda
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 20 May 2008 11:18 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Elbert Douglas, Army, WWII 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, James.
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: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 20 May 2008 11:24 AM |
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Mr. Douglas,
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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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 20 May 2008 1:26 PM |
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
James Elbert Douglas, U.S. Army Medic, WWII. Members of Mr. Douglas' family and many friends gathered at Hafer Funeral Home Elkview WV to Honor his life. Steve Holcomb his Grandson and PGR member from Georgia stood with the WVPGR to Honor this true American Hero! After the Funeral Service we escorted Mr Douglas remains to Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans WV where he is to be interred.
Mr. Douglas was a member of an U.S. Army all volunteer unit that parachuted into Japanese-occupied Burma with the very dangerous mission of locating and destroying a Japanese radar station. With the mission accomplished, they attempted to rendezvous with allied aircraft to take them out of Burma after the mission. But the Japanese were waiting for them and they had to skip their rendevous and walk out of Burma over parts of the Himilayan Mountains to India. Short on food and water and pursued by the Japanese forces they trekked 250 miles to safety.
It was an Honor for me to Captain this mission for the PGR.
Bob "TBone" Smith
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Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 20 May 2008 5:23 PM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to all family and friends of James Douglas.
I offer my thanks for the true character that is embodied in this American serviceman. May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we now honor a true hero who answered the call to serve their country and dedicate a precious portion of their life to freedom.
In your difficult times be mindful that James has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
He will truly be missed.
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
Helen Keller
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 20 May 2008 8:28 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran and Member of America's Greatest Generation, James Elbert Douglas. 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. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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