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harly69g 
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:13 PM |
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A WW II veteran's remains, 2Lt Ray Packard, USAAF, were recently found in France. The Department of the Army has indicated the date of death of 2LT Packard, was on 8/25/1944. His remains will be placed in the Prescott National Cemetery wall on Wednesday, 22 October @ 1230 hrs.
Staging: Lowe's parking lot, Hwy 69 in Prescott
TIME: 11am with kickstands up at Noon.
Psycho Joe Dugan
PGR Ride Captain-N.AZ.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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mailman
Posts: 14733
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:20 PM |
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| Welcome Home WWII USAAF 2LT Ray Packard. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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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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| 09 Oct 2008 9:31 PM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Air Corp 2nd. Lt. Ray Packard who made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting in the defense of our nations freedom on 25 August 1944 during the Second World War in Europe. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you are finally able to bring your loved one home to be laid to rest in the Hallowed Ground of Prescott National Cemetary.
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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eagle_man
Posts: 1754
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 09 Oct 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 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
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6243
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Oct 2008 10:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 2Lt. Ray Packard, U.S. Army Air Force / WWII / MIA. 2Lt. Packard, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Junius Henry
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gumijagr
Posts: 2004
Covina, California
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| 09 Oct 2008 11:39 PM |
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| Thank you 2LT Ray Packard, for Defending this Great Nation in the AAF in WWII, 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! Never forget our P.O.W./M.I.A's! . . 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2150
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 10 Oct 2008 1:41 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII/MIA 2LT RAY PACKARD USAAC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME RAY AND REST IN PEACE. 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4784
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 10 Oct 2008 5:04 AM |
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God Bless 2LT Ray Packard, 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! Welcome Home! 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 571
West Central Florida
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| 10 Oct 2008 5:35 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Ray Packard. Welcome Home and rest in peace. Stand down your tour is done and thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 68-69
VFW
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
Life is not about waiting for the storm to end, but learning how to dance in the rain. |
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banditbob
Posts: 1147
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 10 Oct 2008 6:13 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of 2LT Ray Packard, AAF, God Bless. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
US Army
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY |
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satyr
Posts: 4866
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Oct 2008 7:56 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family 2nd Lieutenant Ray Packard (WWII MIA) during your moments of closure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Ray. Welcome home. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:04 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ray Packard 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3539
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:24 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of 2LT Ray Packard, US Army/Air Corps, WWII/MIA Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for 2LT Ray Packard's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. 2LT Ray Packard, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 10 Oct 2008 9:29 AM |
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| Thank you, 2nd Lt. Ray Packard, for your service, dedication, and sacrifice for us. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. You are home now; 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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jlundquist
Posts: 10
Chandler, AZ
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| 10 Oct 2008 11:01 AM |
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| Thanks 2LT! I will miss this mission, but wish everyone god speed! |
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Big John
Patriot Guard Riders
Sons of the American Legion Post 35
American Legion Rider Post 35
Helping Orphans Worldwide, Board Member |
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Mr.Black
Posts: 1429
Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 10 Oct 2008 11:07 AM |
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To the family and friends of 2LT Ray Packard, who proudly served in the United States Army Air Force, my deepest and sincere condolences for your loss of this great American Hero.
Ray's dedicated service during World War II, will be remembered with the honor of his commitment and for his ultimate sacrifice.
Vaya Con Dios Ray, one of the Greatest Generation. |
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"What we do in life, echoes an eternity." |
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papajonohio
Posts: 2141
Swanton, Ohio
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| 10 Oct 2008 2:10 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of 2Lt. Ray Packard.
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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PoppaGene
Posts: 164
Tucson Arizone
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| 10 Oct 2008 5:53 PM |
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Thank you 2LT Ray Packard, for Defending this Great Nation in the AAF in WWII, as my father and his brothers did, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! LadyLyn and I share the sorrow and happiness you now have by having your family member finally returned home.
Standing by in Tucson.
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PoppaGene
aka-Sidetrip
American Legion Rider
Viet-Nam 66-67 (TDY68) 69-70
* the side trips started a long time ago
PGR - Past AZ Ride Captain - Student of Blue |
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Team Campbell
Posts: 275
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:05 PM |
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| A long awaited welcome home to you Sir. Thank you 2LT Ray Packard for your service and defending this great nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this American hero. |
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TeamCampbell
Bear
Robi Arizona Ride Captain-Tucson Connection
Lee
Proudly standing in honor of my Father,
513th Military Intel 66'-68'
"It is never wrong to do the right thing" |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 963
Orange Park, FL
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:17 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom 2LT Packard. 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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Billboy
Posts: 1664
Webster, Fl.
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| 11 Oct 2008 7:11 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of 2LT Ray Packard, USAAF, WWII/MIA, 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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Rich Blackaby
Posts: 72
Riverside, Ca
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| 12 Oct 2008 9:39 AM |
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| To the Families and Friends of 2LT Ray Packard. My hope and prayers are that there is finally some closure for your long lost loved one. I am in awe of the individuals that have spent endless hours, not only locating, but identifying your loved one. This is what makes this country as great as it is. Thank You for your service to our country, 2LT Ray Packard. This proves that we dont forget our own. God Bless the Families and Friends, and God Bless America. |
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God and Country/Steadfast and Loyal
Richard "Rich" Blackaby (Sgt. "B")
Vice Pres. 4th Inf Div Assn Calif Chapter (Army)
1st Vice Commander - American Legion Post 79, Riverside, Ca
Honor Guard, Team 12 RNC
PGR #: 139413
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mpainter
Posts: 232
Chatsworth, GA
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| 13 Oct 2008 11:18 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 2LT Ray Packard. I am eternally grateful for your military service to this nation. Welcome home and 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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| 13 Oct 2008 12:40 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of 2LT Ray Packard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Though it has been a long time coming, may God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you 2LT Packard for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you helped shape a nation and a 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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Ridley
Posts: 1338
NW GEORGIA
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:24 PM |
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| Welcome Home, 2LT Packard, we can never repay our debt for your service and sacrifice to keep us free. Our deepest respects to the family and friends of this American Hero. Rest in Honored peace in America, sir. |
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Pam Blalock
PGR Flagholder
770-655-3008
Patriot Guard Rider - Part of it - Proud of it - No Borders
In each of us two natures are at war - the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose - What we want most to be, we are. Jekyll & Hyde
In Memory: Mike "Deltoid" Bland
Original Membership 7-20-2006
Re-registered 7/21/2008
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