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This will be a two part mission:
Please read all details and note at the bottom
Visitation Thursday April 3rd
The family of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell has requested our presence to help in honoring their son who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in Iraq on March 26th. It has been relayed to me that it will mean a lot to this family to have our presence there and in helping them honor their son and Hero.
The visitation will be held at the North St. Paul High School from 4pm-8pm for the general public. We will stage at 1:15pm in the parking lot at the Church of St. Marks. This church is about a 1/2 block away from the school (2499 North Helen Street North St. Paul, MN 55109) The family will arrive at about 2:30pm so I would like to have the flagline in place as they arrive so we are there for them.
(Click link below for directions)
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2499+Helen+St+N+North+St+Paul+MN+55109-2447/#a/maps/l::2499+Helen+St+N:North+St+Paul:MN:55109-2447:US:45.01654:-92.994859:address:Ramsey+County/m::14:45.016538:-92.994859:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e
Staging area open:....1:15pm
Briefing:.....................1:45pm
Flagline of Honor.......2:00pm
Dismissed...................8:00pm Approx.
Jeff & Deb Good RCIC
Funeral Service Friday April 4th at St Andrews Church
Staging will be held in the parking lot of St Andrews Church 900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Mn.at 8:15am. The parking lot is huge. Drive into the complex and stay to the right and go up the hill to the chapel. The service will begin at 11:00am but the family will arrive at 9:30am and I want us to be there for the family.
(click link below for directions)
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/St.+Andrews+Catholic+Church:900+Stillwater+Rd+Mahtomedi+MN+55115-2206/#a/maps/l::900+Stillwater+Rd:Mahtomedi:MN:55115-2206:US:45.05715:-92.947509:address:Washington+County/m::12:45.05715:-92.947509:0:0:/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e
Staging area open.........8:15am
Briefing..........................9:00am
Flagline of Honor...........9:15am
Family Arrives................9:30am
Service begins..............11:00am
Jeff & Deb Good RCIC
IKEA STAGING AREA NEAR THE MOA
Shortly after the service begins the main group of the MNPG will be dismissed with a smaller Honor Guard group remaining behind. The main group will meet at the IKEA staging area to form up and prepare to stage a flagline at Ft. Snelling for the famillies arrival. That time for the IKEA staging area has not yet been determined so I will update that staging time ASAP once an assembly time at Snelling has been given.
(Click link below for directions to IKEA)
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/Ikea:8000+Ikea+Way+Bloomington+MN+55425-5800/
Indian John will be the RCIC for the IKEA staging.
Important: Please make sure to bring your 3x5 American flag and as always be self sufficient with food, water ect. Also I know the weather is suppose to warm up this week and hopefully melt all this snow. Were all itching to ride but please use your good judgement if you decide to ride.
Jeff & Deb Good
NE Metro Ride Captains
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Updated 28 MAR 08 1508 PST by Zippy
The family has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to help in honoring their son.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 21, of Ramsey, Minn., died March 26 in Taji Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
For more information media may contact the 25th Infantry Division public affairs office at (808) 655-6341. |
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dlinjerdal
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| 28 Mar 2008 8:06 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Spc. Rundell in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Gregory we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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Honeydog
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| 28 Mar 2008 9:35 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to all of Spc Rundell's family. |
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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| 28 Mar 2008 9:41 AM |
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Spc. Gregory B. Rundell earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
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gwinslow
Posts: 464
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 28 Mar 2008 10:44 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell. Lynn and I will keep Spc. Rundell and his family in our prayers. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that Spc. Rundell made in protecting our freedoms. Stand down soldier, your duty is done, rest with God.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4793
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 28 Mar 2008 11:51 AM |
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God Bless Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 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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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 28 Mar 2008 12:01 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell. 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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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 28 Mar 2008 12:21 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Spc Gregory B. Rundell. My thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Gregory. Rest in peace soldier. 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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Turg
Posts: 37
SE MN
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| 28 Mar 2008 12:36 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, you all are in my prayers. |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 28 Mar 2008 12:46 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Gregory B. Rundell, U.S. Army / OIF. SPC. Rundell, 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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mailman
Posts: 14748
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Mar 2008 1:25 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Gregory B. Rundell. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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calamityjane
Posts: 2159
brooklyn park mn
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| 28 Mar 2008 1:46 PM |
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to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B Rundell my deepest sympathies. may you all find comfort in god's arms during these sad days.
standing by
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was.
~~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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BobsHonda
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Andover, MN
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| 28 Mar 2008 1:51 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Gregory B. Rundell.
Stand down soldier, your duty is done. May you rest in peace with God |
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Bob Love
U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
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BobsHonda
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Andover, MN
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| 28 Mar 2008 1:51 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Gregory B. Rundell.
Stand down soldier, your duty is done. May you rest in peace with God |
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Bob Love
U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
Proud to be a Patriot Guard Rider |
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Monica
Posts: 809
MN SC "EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 28 Mar 2008 2:50 PM |
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SPC Rundell, we owe you a debt that is impossible to repay. Although these words pale, I must thank you for defending our freedoms. I will not forget you.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this Hero. My heart aches for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and may love surround you in the days ahead.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
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sig22
Posts: 3308
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 28 Mar 2008 2:57 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Gregory.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 28 Mar 2008 3:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Spc. Gregory B. Rundell's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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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A10CREW
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Eden Prairie, MN
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| 28 Mar 2008 3:59 PM |
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| Spc. Rundell, thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed. My deepest condolences to your family, we have a family member in your unit too. Rest in peace your work here is finished. |
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A-10 Crew Chief
57th AGS
Thunder AMU
USAF - Nellis AFB (Home of the Fighter Pilot)
**RIDING IN HONOR OF MY COUSIN, PROUDLY SERVING....US ARMY SSG JAMES WATTS, 2ND STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 25TH INFANTRY, C-CO, IRAQ |
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 28 Mar 2008 4:33 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell. The service and sacrifices of this True American Hero will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
1st Cavalry Dad
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
National Forum Admin
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| 28 Mar 2008 4:33 PM |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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trident_t150
Posts: 631
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 28 Mar 2008 5:34 PM |
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Condolances to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Spc. Gregory Rundell.
Standing by in SW Minnesota |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport. T33 erected in memory of my best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 28 Mar 2008 5:37 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc Gregory B. Rundell and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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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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deaconbiker
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Charleston, WV
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| 28 Mar 2008 5:40 PM |
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| I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of Spc Gregory B. Rundell. Please know your loved one is a hero in the hearts of true patriots all across America. Many of our citizens will never know the sacrifices made by those who defend our freedoms, or the sacrifices made by their families and loved ones…as a veteran, I know. Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”. Though I did not know Gregorypersonally, his sacrifice and service to the United States of America makes him my “friend”. God be with you. |
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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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 28 Mar 2008 5:42 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Gregory B. Rundell. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Gregory.
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.
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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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Medic Dad
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Minnesota
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| 28 Mar 2008 5:50 PM |
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| God Bless and comfort the family of SPC Rundell. We will never forget the sacrifice he made for us. Standing by in Maple Lake, MN. |
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