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ladynighthawk 
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 18 Jun 2008 8:27 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in Honor and Respect of U.S. Army Veteran Terry Efaw of Paden City, WV, who went to be with the Lord on Friday, 13 June 2008.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, 20 June 2008, at the Myers Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Sistersville, WV 26175 (http://tinyurl.com/yonh5y) at 1300 with interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville.
Staging for this Mission of Honor will be at 1115 in the parking lot behind (West of) the First Baptist Church, 506 Wells Street, Sistersville, WV 26175
(http://tinyurl.com/2h9sfw). We will proceed to the funeral home to have our flag line established prior to 1200 and maintain until start of services.
Directions to staging area:
1. Coming South down WV Route 2: after entering Sistersville and crossing the RR tracks, take your first right hand turn. Parking lot located on your left, directly across the alley behind the church.
2. Coming North up WV Route 2: proceed to the only red light in Sistersville and turn Right. Go one block and turn left at the church which is located on your left.
3. Anyone coming from Ohio: Depending on direction of travel, cross the river at New Martinsville, WV or St. Mary's and follow appropriate directions for Route 2.
4. Anyone coming in on WV Route 18: turn right on WV Route 2 at the South end of Sistersville and follow directions as listed in #2 above.
Please make a concerted effort to stand for another of those Heroes who chose to wear the uniform of our country.
Respects,
Joe
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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Zippy
Posts: 6632
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 18 Jun 2008 8:29 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this fine hero. Our thougths and prayers are with you in the most difficult time. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
TOU Enforcement Agent
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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 18 Jun 2008 8:57 PM |
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| Terry Efaw hank you for your service to your country and its citizens. My condolences to the family and friends for their loss. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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mailman
Posts: 14717
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 18 Jun 2008 9:01 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Terry Efaw. Rest in Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6234
Lacey, WA
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| 18 Jun 2008 9:46 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Terry Efaw, U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Efaw, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 18 Jun 2008 10:54 PM |
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| Thank you Terry Efaw 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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HD88
Posts: 31
Between the Hills WV
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| 19 Jun 2008 1:42 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of Terry EFAW,Please know that we mourn with you this day.Thank you Terry Efaw for being a Hero,for standing for our Freedoms and Liberties.May you Rest in Peace.God Bless You. |
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If you can read this Thank a teacher
If you can read this in English Thank A Veteren.
God Bless our troops,for they carry the Hopes,and Asperations of all the Freedom Loving peoples upon this Earth.
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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 19 Jun 2008 3:23 AM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friend of US Army Veteran, Terry Efaw. 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 time. |
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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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ron1ok
Posts: 602
Triadelphia WV
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| 19 Jun 2008 3:44 AM |
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| Mr. Efaw, Thank you for your honorable service to our country. May the Good Lord be with your family during this hard time. Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC
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ucraimx
Posts: 173
Huber Heights, OH
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| 19 Jun 2008 5:27 AM |
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The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to Mr. Efaw, who answered his country's call and was there when it needed him.
I send my prayers and deepest condolences to the family and friends. I hope that the fact that he is an American hero and is honored by many around the world brings you some comfort in this time of loss.
I pray for safety and great weather conditions for my PGR family honoring this American Hero. |
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Mike A. Crain I, D.Min.
USAF 1995-1999, Wright Patterson Air Force Base
The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price...We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we are in a time when there are no heroes just don't know where to look.
- Ronald Reagan in his Inaugural Address
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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 19 Jun 2008 5:31 AM |
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I wish to express my most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Terry Efaw.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Terry has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
- - - - - Margaret Mead
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4780
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 19 Jun 2008 5:32 AM |
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God Bless Terry Efaw, 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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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 19 Jun 2008 5:49 AM |
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| My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends in your time of sorrow, and to Terry Efaw, my grattitude for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are an American Hero and you will not be forgotten, Rest In Peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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sdoise
Posts: 4528
Kinder, La.
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| 19 Jun 2008 7:11 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Terry Efaw and my sincere appreciation of his military 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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2021
Proctor, WV
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| 19 Jun 2008 7:41 AM |
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It is oft times difficult to post notes of condolences to the familes of those we stand to honor. That is made even more difficult when it involves someone who we knew, either direct or indirectly, as is the case here.
Terry, for your honored service in the uniform of our country and your continued service to your community as a volunteer firefighter, I thank and humbly salute you. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
Anna, Ashley, Jennifer, Shannon and all of Terry's family, friends and community: May you find a measure of healing in God's comfort and mercy during this most difficult time in your lives. May your loss be tempered, somewhat, by the knowledge that your husband and Father will continue to watch over you from his place among the Angels.
It will be our Honor and Duty to stand for another Veteran of America's Armed Forces.
May you rest in eternal peace Terry. God Speed.
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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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big100hd
Posts: 487
Loudoun County, Virginia
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| 19 Jun 2008 8:33 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Terry Efaw. I thank this hero for his many years of service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
Thomas J. Jackson
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 19 Jun 2008 8:39 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Terry Efaw,Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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satyr
Posts: 4866
Raleigh, NC
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| 19 Jun 2008 8:40 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army veteran, Terry Efaw. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Terry. Rest in peace. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6842
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 19 Jun 2008 8:49 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Terry Efaw. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 Jun 2008 10:49 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Terry Efaw, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Terry Efaw's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Terry Efaw, 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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deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
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| 19 Jun 2008 6:30 PM |
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| I would like to send my sincere condolences to the family of Terry Efaw. I thank Terry for his service to our country, and may he always be remembered as a distinguished American Hero. May God grant his family an extra measure of comfort and courage at this distressing time. I salute you, Terry Efaw, thank you for the services you rendered while serving our nation's military! |
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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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 19 Jun 2008 7:36 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Terry Efaw! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge he is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts.... “God's speed as you join your comrades Terry and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. . Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand 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
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2021
Proctor, WV
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| 21 Jun 2008 7:16 AM |
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***************MISSION ACCOMPLISHED****************
On a sunny but slightly crisp morning, WV ASC Ron Jones and I proceeded to the small town of Sistersville, WV to pay our Honor and Respect to U.S. Army Veteran and Volunteer Firefighter Terry Efaw of Paden City, WV, having no real knowledge of what our level of participation would be this day but knowing, as always, "it's the right thing to do".
Happily, shortly after arriving at the staging area, we were joined by two members of the PGR from Pennsylvania and, as our flag line was established, another member, also from PA, arrived to assist in this most honorable mission. Gentlemen, for your willingness to travel great distances to assist us in the successful completion of this mission, I humbly salute and thank all of you. Joining us in our flag line, also, were two American Legion Riders from Post #67 in Sistersville, Russell Weekly and Brian Reed. Brian, it must be noted, is currently a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces and just returned from the Sandbox two weeks ago.
Within minutes of establishing our flag line, Terry's wife, Anna, arrived at the funeral home. Having worked with her for many years at PPG, offering my condolences to her was extremely difficult and emotional, for both of us, but she expressed her sincere and honest appreciation for our attendance this day. At her request, I presented her with our plaque prior to her going inside.
We continued to maintain our flag line until the start of services at 1300, breaking away at that time to travel to Greenwood Cemetery to await the arrival of the procession for Terry's graveside services. For me, personally, this was a very emotional time as Terry's final resting place is located less than 100 feet from where my own Mother rests. I wish to thank Ron, again, for taking a few moments to pay his respects to her. I can assure you that she appreciated that small gesture. Thank you, Ron.
After approximately a 90 minute wait, the procession approached the cemetery, led by units of the Paden City Volunteer Fire Department, of which Terry was a member for 19 years. Members of that FD, accompanied by members from Sistersville, New Martinsville and Moundsville Fire Departments, made their way up the small hill to stand in Honor and Respect for one of their own.
We maintained our flag line directly behind the grave site during a very emotional service for everyone. Rifle honors and taps were rendered by members of VFW Post 6327 and American Legion Post 67 from Sistersville, WV. I MUST say that of all the missions I've done, these honors and the words spoken by the VFW Chaplain were the best and most precise that I have witnessed. My hat is off to, and I salute each of these Veterans from this Nation's storied past.
As those of us who have attended missions know all too well, with each one we generally take a little "something" with us, something that is indelibly etched in our minds forever. No, Terry did not serve in any conflict nor was he stationed in any "hot zone", to the best of my knowledge, but the outpouring of support for this young Husband, Father, Brother and friend has little comparison. This was very much in evidence as, when the graveside services were completed, over the radio speaker from one of the units of the Paden City Fire Department, an announcement was made by the EMS dispatcher, acknowledging that Firefighter Terry Efaw had answered the bell one last time. That announcement, my friends, will stay in my mind forever.
May you rest in honored peace and serenity Terry. A grateful nation and community salutes you for your honored service to both. I know, beyond a doubt, that you continue to watch over your family, friends and community from your place in Heaven alongside those who have gone before you. God Speed.
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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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