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Uffda 
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Aug 2008 2:40 PM |
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Updated 22 August 08 0751 Cdt by Sanda
Final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to Honor Melvin W. Taylor, US Army, WWII Veteran.
It is a go. All contacts have been made.
Rally time will be 0900-0915 hrs.
Rally Location: Lee's Funeral Parlor, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
Please be gassed up and ready to go upon arrival.
Bring your 3x5 Flag on pole for the Flag Line during the Viewing (10-12). We will then join the procession to Oakland Cemetery in Waldorf for interment where we will once again deploy our flag lines.
Weather forecast for Saturday, 23 Aug is Mostly Sunny, High 83, low 62. Dress appropriately for the weather and remember to pre-hydrate.
This is a great opportunity for those who work during the week and all our Waldorf area Riders. We apologize for the short notice, but just received the request yesterday afternoon. Please take time out of your Saturday to come out and honor this member of the Greatest Generation.
Thank you,
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Maryland Patriot Guard!
We are saddened by the loss of another of our Greatest Generation. WWII
Veteran Melvin Winfield Taylor of Fort Washington, MD., has passed away.
His son is a North Carolina Patriot Guard Rider and has come to Maryland
to bury his father. We have been honored with a request to have a flag
line and ride with the procession to the Cemetery for interment.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, 23 Aug 08 from 1000-1200 hrs.
Location will be Lee's Funeral Parlor, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd,
Clinton, MD.
Following the viewing we will join the procession to Oakland Cemetery
(Waldorf Cemetery) for interment at 1300 hrs.
Ride Captain and Rally points/times will be updated as soon as
available. Watch the first post in this thread for updates.
Please come out to help us honor this WWII Veteran and his family. Our
PGR Brother will appreciate the support.
Thank you,
Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
(Asmodeus@patriotguard.org)
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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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Uffda
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Aug 2008 2:42 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor, US 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, Melvin.
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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 963
Orange Park, FL
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:00 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Taylor. 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
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satyr
Posts: 4866
Raleigh, NC
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:05 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Army veteran, Melvin W. Taylor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Taylor. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4784
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:13 PM |
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God Bless Melvin W. Taylor, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
Dave
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:16 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor, 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
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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mailman
Posts: 14729
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2008 9:02 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Melvin W. Taylor. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 9:34 PM |
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I 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, Melvin W. Taylor. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6234
Lacey, WA
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| 21 Aug 2008 9:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Melvin Winfield Taylor, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Taylor, 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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gumijagr
Posts: 2004
Covina, California
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:24 PM |
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| Thank you Melvin W. Taylor, for Defending this Great Nation in WW2, 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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eagle_man
Posts: 1754
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:27 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
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2144
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 22 Aug 2008 1:12 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN MELVIN W. TAYLOR USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MELVIN. 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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mpainter
Posts: 232
Chatsworth, GA
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| 22 Aug 2008 6:21 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor. I am eternally grateful for your military service to this nation. May you rest in peace Sir, 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.
RIDING IN MEMORY OF....ALL of those who serve, and those who serve no more |
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Uffda
Posts: 11012
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Aug 2008 6:53 AM |
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Bump for Final Itinerary
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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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Easy.
Posts: 638
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Aug 2008 8:10 AM |
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My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor, Army, WWII Veteran, Clinton, MD. My family and i will hold you in our prayers.
Thank you for you service.
GOD BLESS,
Barry
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 22 Aug 2008 9:28 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Melvin W. Taylor 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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Billboy
Posts: 1664
Webster, Fl.
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| 22 Aug 2008 9:34 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 Melvin W. Taylor, 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 22 Aug 2008 12:19 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 22 Aug 2008 1:57 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Melvin Taylor.
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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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Aug 2008 4:43 PM |
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Mr. Taylor,
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
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
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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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casper1115
Posts: 337
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| 23 Aug 2008 8:06 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Melvin W. Taylor. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. 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.
Kentucky PGR Rides with Respect !
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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 23 Aug 2008 1:45 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Melvin W. Taylor, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Melvin W. Taylor's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Melvin W. Taylor, 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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| 23 Aug 2008 3:27 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 Melvin W. Taylor, that we have the freedoms our nation enjoys today. May the friends and loved ones of Melvin 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)
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Asmodeus
Posts: 658
State Captain
Maryland & DC
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| 23 Aug 2008 3:28 PM |
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Mission Accomplished.
We received word that a PGR brother in North Carolina was in Maryland because his father had passed away. A phone call later and we had our Short Notice Mission invitation.
10 Patriot Guard Riders come out on a Saturday morning to honor the
service of Melvin W. Taylor. Thanks to all who came out and especially
our two First Timers. We formed a flag line for the start of the viewing hours. After the first 30 minutes we alternated two at a time to maintain the flag presence at the doors of the funeral home.
At the end of viewing times we formed up on the side of the funeral home. As Melvin Sr., was brought out to the hearse we rendered the appropriate honors. We then mounted up and fell in at the end of the procession to the cemetery. We once again deployed our flag line a respectful distance back. Military honors were provided this hero of yesteryear. At the end of services I presented Mevlin Jr,, a PGR Challenge coin.
Thank you to Easy in NC for getting us in touch with Melvin's son. No borders Brother. We are here for each other too.
Thank you to the family for inviting us and allowing us to show our respect. It was an honor to ride for him today. Even though we only heard a
small fraction of the stories, there can be no doubt he was a good man to
know. We will all be the poorer for his passing.
Mevlin W. Taylor, Sr., stand down Sir. With thanks from a grateful Nation, your mission is over. We have the watch.
Never Forgotten.
Brian
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Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & D.C.
(Asmodeus@patriotguard.org)
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