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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4883
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:26 PM |
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Col Gregory “Crash” Jaspers, 52
Norwood, OH
U.S. Air Force Retired
Former Commander of the 410th Flight Test
Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Services:
Holy Trinity Church
2420 Drex Ave.
Norwood, OH 45212
13 October 2008@0900hrs – (9:00AM)
Staging:
Holy Trinity Church
13 October 2008@ 0800hrs – (8:00AM)
Interment:
Gates of Heaven Cemetery
Following the Services.
Colonel Jaspers lost his life while doing a test flight. We have been asked by the family to stand at the services and escort the Colonel to his final resting place. Retired Colonel Jaspers, had commanded the 410th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The unit of test pilots laid the foundation for flying the Nighthawk, or so-called "black jet," that in its early days dating back to 1980, had operated out of the secret installation along the dry Groom Lake bed, known as Area 51.
He went through test pilot school at Edwards and started his Air Force career in the ROTC program.
He flew just about everything in the Air Force inventory.
Bob Woods is the assigned Ride Captain for this Mission of respect. Please follow his instructions.
Make sure you bring your 3x5 American Flags.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8700
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:29 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Col(R) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. 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 Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:35 PM |
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Air Force Col. Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. We 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.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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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mailman
Posts: 14733
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:55 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAF (Ret) Col. Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. 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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temsr
Posts: 310
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 08 Oct 2008 6:59 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Col(R) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. Col. Jaspers Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Tom Moody
NE Ohio Ride Captain
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
DAV Life Member
Cell 330-770-7016
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Threepo1
Posts: 47
Dayton
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| 08 Oct 2008 8:29 PM |
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I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow airmen on the loss of such a fine American.
To Mr. Jaspers Thank You for your Service and Dedication to our country. |
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gumijagr
Posts: 2004
Covina, California
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| 08 Oct 2008 9:21 PM |
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| Thank you Col. Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, for Defending this Great Nation in the USAF, 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 & Sisters |
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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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 963
Orange Park, FL
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| 08 Oct 2008 10:37 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Col Jaspers. 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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wheatfield
Posts: 822
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 08 Oct 2008 11:58 PM |
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| My regret and sympathy to the family and comrades of COL. Gregory Jaspers, United States Air Force Retired. My respect and honor to COL. Jaspers for his many years of dedicated service to our country. |
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"O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!"
From Psalm 90 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' by Isaac Watts |
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eagle_man
Posts: 1754
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 09 Oct 2008 12:04 AM |
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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 You Rest in Peace, You 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6243
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Oct 2008 2:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Col. Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, U.S. Air Force Retired / Test Pilot. Col. Jaspers, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Junius Henry
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Billboy
Posts: 1664
Webster, Fl.
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| 09 Oct 2008 5:50 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Col. (Ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, USAF, 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4784
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:10 AM |
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God Bless Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:24 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Col. Gregory Jaspers.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their 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 * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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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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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:40 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:45 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Col. (ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, US Air Force Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Col. (ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Col. (ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.
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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| 09 Oct 2008 7:40 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Colonel Gregory "Crash" Jaspers, U.S. Air Force (ret). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colonel, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
Up, up the long, delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
- John Gillespie Magee, Jr
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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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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Roert
Posts: 2852
Erie, PA
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| 09 Oct 2008 7:44 AM |
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Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Col. Gregory "Crash" Jaspers.
A final salute Sir. Rest in peace Colonel. |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
PGR #8068 |
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swatpolice
Posts: 33
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| 09 Oct 2008 7:51 AM |
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| Rest in Peace my brother. |
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Mike Schrull
1966-1970 USAF
Retired Sgt Lorain OH Police Department
''To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.''
Clyde Campbell
I ride in memory of Jack Enix USMC 6Jun68
"For the beer we never finished"
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jaegers
Posts: 1297
Tipton, IA
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| 09 Oct 2008 10:59 AM |
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| My Deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your loved ones service to our country. Know that he will not be forgotten. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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mpainter
Posts: 232
Chatsworth, GA
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| 09 Oct 2008 12:04 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of COL (ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. 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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RDWinters
Posts: 814
Wilson,NC
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| 09 Oct 2008 2:09 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Col. Gregory Jaspers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Col. Jaspers for your courage, dedication, leadership and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:16 PM |
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| I would like to express my sincere condolences to the freinds and family of this great American. Thank you, Col Jaspers for your service to our country, and to the United States Air Force. |
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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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Gardian Shadow
Posts: 61
Edgerton KS
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:37 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col. (ret) Gregory "Crash" Jaspers. Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. Standing in spirit in Edgerton KS. |
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Mike (The shadow) Phillips
KS Patriot Guard
Patriot Guard Riders
American Legion Riders Post 19
Riding in honor of:
Glenn A. Phillips, Sr. KIA Saipan
Benton F. Brown, US Army WWI
Walter L. Johnson, USMC WWII |
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shempmo
Posts: 4
West Chester, OH
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| 09 Oct 2008 6:43 PM |
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| Often people touch our lives in ways we do not realize until they are gone. Thank you, sir, for your service. May you rest in peace. May the memories of your life be honored, cherished, and never forgotten. Prayers and sympathy to the family. |
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Not for me, but for Him who sent me....
Jon Dorworth
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Riding in honor of my son, CPL Zach Dorworth USMC, currently serving in Iraq. Words cannot express the pride I feel for him as well as all who have, are, and will serve in the name of freedom. |
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