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Big rock 
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| 22 Jul 2008 6:07 PM |
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Updated 22 JUL 08 1824 PDT by Zippy
SFC DONALD LARRY CROUSE, RET.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
25,26 JULY 08
ITINERARY
Friday, 25 July 08 - We will meet at the Rogers and Breece Funeral Home at 1700hrs (5PM) and establish the flag line at 1730hrs (5:30PM)
Map to funeral home: http://tinyurl.com/6grgoh
Saturday, 26 July 08 - We will meet at the funeral home at 0800hrs (8AM). The service is scheduled to begin at 0900hrs (9AM). We will establish the flag line by 0830hrs (8:30AM).
Following the conclusion of the service we will provide escort for SFC Crouse, his family, and friends, to the Sandhills Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake, NC (Fort Bragg), where we will again establish the flag line until the conclusion of the graveside services where SFC Crouse will receive full military honors.
Map to cemetery: http://tinyurl.com/6cbb3v
Doug "Fatback" Jones will serve as Ride Captain and POC. You may contact him at either
earldapearl@nc.rr.com
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919-369-6161
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
and Army SPC Joe D. W. Cook
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U.S. Army Major Michael Crouse has requested that the PGR to stand for his Father U.S. Army Ret., SFC Donald Larry Crouse who passed away on Sunday, 20 July 08.
Maps and directions will be provided once a Ride Captain has been named.
Wake and Funeral Services will be held at:
Rogers and Breece Funeral Home
500 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Wake is on Friday, July 25th, from 1800-2000 hrs (6-8 pm)
Funeral services begin at 0900 on Saturday, July 26th with Military and Masonic Rite burial services immediately
following at Sandhill Cemetery at Fort Bragg/Spring Lake, NC. A bagpiper will be present at the Funeral.
The following was prepared by Major Crouse.
U. S. Army Ret. SFC Donald Larry Crouse, 70, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Sunday July 20, 2008, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.
He was a Vietnam War Veteran with over 23 years of honorable service to his country. During his military career he received numerous medals and commendations to include The Bronze Star, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. He served with the Signal Corps, the Military Police Corps, and CID.
After his military service he became a Private Investigator, and owned and operated Crouse Investigations, Inc. here in Fayetteville for the past 28 years.
He was a member the Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge #1032, in Germany.
He was a loving husband to his wife of almost 39 years, Brunhilde S. Crouse, of Fayetteville; one son, U.S. Army Major Michael Crouse, of Fort McPherson, Georgia and one daughter Christine Crouse Mullins, and her husband U.S. Army CW2 Christopher Mullins, of Illesheim, Germany; and two granddaughters Taylor Mullins, and Riley Mullins, and his brother Robert Crouse of Rogersville, PA.
The family will receive friends at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, evening.
He will be laid to rest with the rendering of full military honors and Masonic burial rites at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, in Spring Lake, North Carolina.
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 1166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 22 Jul 2008 6:46 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SFC Donald Larry Crouse.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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bkrbill
Posts: 803
Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 6:46 PM |
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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SFC Donald Larry Crouse. Know that he is a True American Hero and as such will be remembered.
SFC Crouse, thank you for your service. We mourn your passing along side your family and just as you stood for us... so shall we stand for you.
God Bless and God Speed! |
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC State Captain
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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mlmsan
Posts: 2341
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 22 Jul 2008 6:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Donald Larry Crouse, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC Donald Larry Crouse's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC Donald Larry Crouse, 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 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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mailman
Posts: 12202
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:09 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran SFC (Ret) Donald Larry Crouse. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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earldapearl
Posts: 343
Wendell, NC
North Carolina Ride Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:11 PM |
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Thank You SFC Donald Larry Crouse for your service. We will ride to Honor you and your loved ones. |
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Stand behind our troops or feel free to Stand in front of them!
1995 road king
N.C.Perm. Ride Captain
NO BORDERS
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Zippy
Posts: 6326
Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
User Accounts Admin
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:24 PM |
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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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usmalenurse
Posts: 274
Roseboro, NC
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:33 PM |
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Condolences and prayers are extended to the family and loved ones of SFC Donald Larry Crouse, Ret. His service and sacrifice for his fellow man and his country is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. May God be with his loved ones during their time of sorrow and may he rest in peace.
Will be there in spirit for the missions but work will prevent me from attending. |
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Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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Growing old is inevitable,
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gumijagr
Posts: 610
Covina, California
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:40 PM |
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| Thank you SFC Donald Larry Crouse for defending this Great Nation in the Army, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 8:22 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Jasper54
Posts: 5905
Columbus, Ohio
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| 22 Jul 2008 8:28 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Retired US Army, Viet Nam Combat Veteran, Sgt. 1st. Class Donald Larry Crouse. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one. |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 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
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roberttga
Posts: 1090
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| 22 Jul 2008 9:00 PM |
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Please accecpt my most heartfelt condolences. SFC Crouse stood for what makes this country great and has passed it on to his children. Thank you for your service and the dedication to the cause of freedom.
Cgar (Maj Crouse) is a valued friend and it will be an honor to stand for his father. |
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Robert Thompson
GA HOTH Captain, Retired
678.614.3744 my cell
"Only our individual faith in freedom can keep us free." Dwight D. Eisenhower
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LSA0901
Posts: 1304
Cage Captain - The LowCountry of South Carolina
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| 22 Jul 2008 9:30 PM |
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My condolences to the Family, Friends and Brothers-In-Arms of SFC Donald Larry Crouse.
You lived a remarkable and amazing life and have passed Your Legacy to your children. I know you are proud.
Stand Down, Soldier. We have the watch.
To Major Crouse... CGar... My PGR Brother, it will be my priviledge and honor to stand for Your Father.
If you need anything, all you have to do is ask. We'll make it happen.
With Greatest Respect, Honor and Brotherly Love
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W.W.D.D.? "It's All Good!" No Borders...
In Memory & Honor of Retired GA Sr. R/C Mike "Deltoid" Bland
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Lee Anderson - The PieMan™ - Charter CLAM
myspace.com/pgr_blondstranger
PieMan@PatriotGuard.org
843-412-0191 Mobile
USAF 1986-1990 B-1B (DAS) GFAFB, ND |
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ronwhite1976
Posts: 470
Summerville, SC
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| 22 Jul 2008 9:45 PM |
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To the Family, Friends, and Comrades of SFC Crouse, please accept my condolences on the loss of an American Warrior. As I read his accomplishments, I can help but think how much he did for his Country, his Family, and his fellow Soldiers in all the years he wore the uniform. I am sure the world is a better place because of his deeds. May God Bless and keep you all in this time of sadness.
SFC Crouse, thank you for all you have done. Thank you for your Gallantry, your Valor, and your Service to this Nation and Freedom. You also raised a fine son whom I know you are very proud of, because he is a Patriot like you. |
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"MISSION FIRST!"
Ron "Tater Salad" White
South Carolina State Captain
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8
"Step Up or Step Aside"-SFC White
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690MedCo
Posts: 4048
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 22 Jul 2008 10:17 PM |
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| Thank you SFC (ret) Donald Larry Crouse 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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eagle_man
Posts: 945
SCPGR Upstate Mentor Team
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| 22 Jul 2008 10:25 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Mentor
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1449
Conroe,Texas
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| 22 Jul 2008 10:33 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of (Ret) Sfc. Donald Larry Crouse,Thanks for being one of our greatest 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."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
A-RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 22 Jul 2008 11:21 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sfc. Donald Larry Crouse. 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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Slingblade3
Posts: 401
Hartwell, Ga
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| 22 Jul 2008 11:35 PM |
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| I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Donald Larry Crouse, may God grant you comfort during this time of great loss. |
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USAF (ret) 22 yrs.
DS/DS veteran,
Hart County Fire Dept. Sta 3
American Legion Post 109 Jr. Vice Commander
Royston Lodge #52 Jr. Warden
Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc.
www.combatvet.org
CELL # 706-498-5045
"A true friend is the one who walks in as everyone else walks away" |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 22 Jul 2008 11:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. Donald Larry Crouse, U.S. Army Retired / Viet Nam Veteran. SFC. Crouse, 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1435
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 23 Jul 2008 1:38 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN SFC DONALD LARRY CROUSE USA (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME DONALD AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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old jumper
Posts: 277
Newnan, GA
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| 23 Jul 2008 4:32 AM |
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| Thank you SFC Crouse for your service to our Country, Mike, to you and your family Teardrop and wish to extend our deepest sympathy, May God grant you peace and comfort in the knowledge that your father was a true American Patriot. |
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-Ralph Walker
82nd Airborne 1959-1961
Fla. Ride Captain/Retired
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done. - Charles Dickens
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GaRED1
Posts: 729
Grayson GA
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| 23 Jul 2008 5:06 AM |
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| Cgar, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We thank your dad for his service and dedication to our country.
Know that whatever you need, we are only a phone call away.
Rest in Peace SFC Crouse |
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Jenna Thompson
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain
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thumper1
Posts: 3265
Alpharetta, Ga
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| 23 Jul 2008 5:45 AM |
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| To the family of this husband, father, grandfather, friend, hero....you have my most sincere condolences on your loss....
SFC (ret) Crouse, thank you for your service.......Major Cgar, my friend....My heart breaks b/c I'm unable to be there this wknd to pay my respects and stand for your father.....Just know that my thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family at this time....I will catch up w/ you when you get home. You know the number if you need anything......Take Care, God Bless.......I'm thinking of all of you......Thump |
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If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish motives, ....Be kind anyways.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight,.....Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, others may be jealous...Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow.....Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough.....Give the world the best you have anyway.
*IN HONOR OF DELTOID...YOU WILL NEVER KNOW, MY FRIEND....JUST HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE TO ME.....THERE ARE FEW GREATER HONORS ON THIS EARTH THAN TO BE GIVEN THE TRUST OF SOMEONE TO PROTECT THEIR DIGNITY WHEN THEY NO LONGER CAN....SIMPLY, THANK YOU.*
**Riding in special honor of my friend and hero, Ron Johnson... Iraq...23 January 2007...GodSpeed Cat. You are missed.**
**FEW WILL BRAVE DISAPPROVAL OF THEIR FELLOWS, OR CENSOR OF THEIR COLLEAGUES TO STAND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT**
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jaegers
Posts: 564
Tipton, IA
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| 23 Jul 2008 5:57 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Donald Crouse. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Mr. Crouse; thank you for your service to our country. It will not be forgotten. |
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