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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 20 Aug 2008 5:03 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the family of Sgt James E. Pettit, U.S. Army Medic, WWII, to stand for him during his final services on Saturday, 23 August 2008, in Moundsville, WV.
Services will held at 1100 at Grisell's Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041 (http://tinyurl.com/5o99bs) with interment to follow in McMechen Cemetery, McMechen, WV.
I will be the Ride Captain for this Mission of Honor.
Staging will be at 0915 in the parking lot to the North of the Guest House Restaurant/Motel, 1400 Lafayette Ave (Route 2), Moundsville, WV (http://tinyurl.com/6h3rgh). Briefing will be at 0930 w/KSU NLT 0945.
The family has specifically requested that NO cameras be used at the funeral home or the cemetery.
Track this thread for any updates that may be needed. Please make every effort to stand in Honor and Respect of another of our Nation's Veterans.
Respects,
Joe
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2021
Proctor, WV
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| 20 Aug 2008 5:14 PM |
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Thank you, Sgt Pettit, for your honorable service to our country and to your fellow soldiers during these most difficult days in our Nation's history. May God grant you safe passage as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May all your family, friends and community find healing in His comfort and mercy and may they soon realize that you continue to watch over them from your place among the Angels.
Stand at ease Sergeant. Your tour of duty is now complete. God Speed James.
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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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ron1ok
Posts: 604
Triadelphia WV
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| 20 Aug 2008 5:20 PM |
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| Sgt. Pettit, Thank you, sir, for your most honorable service to our country. You are a true American hero. May God bless your family with peace and comfort during this hard time. Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC
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B Bioni
Posts: 235
PA. Assistant State Captain
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:05 PM |
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SGT Pettit, thank you sir for your service
to great nation in its time of need. May your family find comfort in these difficult times |
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B Bioni
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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:11 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT James E. Pettit, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT James E. Pettit's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT James E. Pettit, 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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satyr
Posts: 4866
Raleigh, NC
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:28 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Army veteran, Sgt James E. Pettit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Pettit. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. 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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GHOSTDANCER
Posts: 402
Fairmont, WV
WV Ride Captain, RWB Book Coordinator
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences for this brave hero of WWII. SGT Pettit, May God Welcome you to Heaven's Gates and take you into him comforting arms.
Stand at ease, Sgt. Your tour is up.
Thank You for your service to defend our nation in its hour of need and for taking care of those who served.
Ghostdancer
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John E. Schwartz
WV Ride Captain
WV RWB Book Coordinator
Fairmont, WV
"with honor and respect to all."
Standing in honor of everyone ever serving to defend our Freedom
In memory of my father, John T. Schwartz, AMCS, USN WWII, Korea and Vietnam era
interred ANC
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weewillie
Posts: 26
West Sunbury, Pa
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| 20 Aug 2008 7:16 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers to the family and friend's of patriot SGT James E. Pettit. Your service and dedication for our freedom will always be appreciated and never forgotten. Rest in Peace. |
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mailman
Posts: 14733
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Aug 2008 7:45 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran James E. Pettit. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6243
Lacey, WA
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| 20 Aug 2008 7:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SGT. James E. Pettit, U.S. Army Medic / WWII Veteran. SGT. Pettit, 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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fyrefighter814
Posts: 62
Fairmont, WV
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| 20 Aug 2008 8:24 PM |
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WWII...Wow...seems so long ago and so far from most of us. BUT...where would we be today if not for the service and dedication of men like Sgt. Pettit? We are thankful, as we should be, for our freedom, won by Sgt. Pettit and his fellow service men.
Thank you and God Bless your family at this time.
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Barry Bledsoe
Ride Captain
Fairmont, WV
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 963
Orange Park, FL
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| 20 Aug 2008 8:54 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SGT Pettit. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.”
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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eagle_man
Posts: 1754
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 20 Aug 2008 10:20 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 this Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten. |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 12:26 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. James E. Pettit. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2147
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 21 Aug 2008 1:50 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN SGT JAMES E. PETTIT 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:22 AM |
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Please accept my most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort in this time of sorrow.
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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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Uffda
Posts: 11021
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Aug 2008 6:09 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT James E. Pettit, 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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Billboy
Posts: 1664
Webster, Fl.
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| 21 Aug 2008 6:18 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SGT. James E. Pettit, US Army, WWII Veteran,Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:03 AM |
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| Thank you for your service SGT James Pettit. 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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| 21 Aug 2008 7:39 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of James E. Pettit 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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mpainter
Posts: 232
Chatsworth, GA
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:41 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of SGT James E. Pettit. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. May you rest in peace Soldier, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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Mark Painter
Sergeant - US Army 1985-1992
D Co, 2nd Bn, 69th Armor Reg, 197th Inf. Bde.
Operation Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991
Firefighter 1999-2002
Murray Co. Fire Dept.
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2021
Proctor, WV
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:00 AM |
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| Although it's doubtful most will remember him, myself included unfortunately, Sgt Pettit is the Great-grandfather of Sgt Ricky Williams whose services the PGR was honored to participate in a few months ago.
According to his son-in-law, Robbie Beever, who made the request to me, Sgt Pettit observed us at those services and made it known, then, that should something happen to him he WANTED PGR participation in his services as well.
Please, let's make a concerted effort to fulfill James's wish to the best of our abilities.
Respects,
Joe
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:03 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Sgt. James Pettit.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself 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...
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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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T-Bone
Posts: 2252
Georgia
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:08 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. James E. Pettit, United States Army, World War II Veteran, and American Hero...........Thank you sir for your heroic service to our country and for our Freedom during World War II...........You are an American Hero, and you will not Be Forgotten...........May God Comfort the hearts of your loved ones during this difficult time of greif and sorrow.
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 21 Aug 2008 11:14 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of SGT James E. Pettit. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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