Zippy 
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| 06 May 2008 12:23 PM |
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Updated 08 May 08 at 1141 Cst by Sandra
Meet at Sonic drive in, Oak Valley shopping
center corner of Old Bainbridge Rd. and North Monroe St.,
Tallahassee. Staging at 10:30 am. KSU at 10:45 am. We will travel
through Bainbridge to meet up with Panama City PGR's. Remember the
helmet law in GA
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MISSION INFO
The family of Active duty
Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Edward P. Neal,38 years old, has invited the
Patriot Guard to Stand in Honor of their Hero.
He was tragically
killed in a motorcycle accident April 30th.
Gunnery Sergeant Neal was a
Marine with 17 years active duty including a
tour in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
He leaves behind a wife Cynthia, and 16 & 10 year old
sons.
Gunnery Sergeant Neal also had a love for motorcycles.
The family has requested the Patriot Guard for a flag line
at the church:
Saturday, 10 May 15:00
Rhema Word
International Church
1512 Williamsburg Rd
Albany, GA 31705
We
have not been asked
to escort the procession to the cemetery from the church. GySgt Neal
was a members of the Rough Riders and they will be doing the escort
And a flag line at the
cemetary:
Saturday, 10 May
Crown Hill Cemetery
Albany, GA 31705 ___________________________________________________
Active Duty Gunnery Sergeant Edward P. Neal of Albany Georgia
The family of Active duty Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Edward Neal
has invited the Patriot Guard to Stand in Honor of their Hero. He
was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident April 30th. Gunnery
Sergeant Neal was a Marine with 17 years active duty including a
tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The family has requested the Patriot Guard for the Visitation/Wake:
Friday, 9 May 1700-2000
Kimbrell-Stern Mortuary
1503 Dawson Rd.
Albany, GA 31707
229-883-4152
And the Funeral:
Saturday, 10 May 1500
Rhema Word International Church
1512 Williamsburg Rd
Albany, GA 31705
229-435-7324
RCIC Rhino49er
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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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Ridley
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| 06 May 2008 1:03 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences to family and friends of GSGT Neal. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you. We are deeply grateful for GSGT Neal's service and committment to our present freedoms. |
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kdwhitley
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Cumming, GA
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| 06 May 2008 1:12 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of GSgt. Edward P. Neal. Thank you for your service and courage for our nation. God Bless!
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Army Dad!
Blue Star Parent-Serving in honor of 1LT Ryan Whitley, 82nd Airborne.
You must stand for something, or you stand for nothing at all!
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BENDUSTY
Posts: 20
Watkinsville, GA
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| 06 May 2008 1:27 PM |
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My prayers and thoughs are with your family during this time, everyone here is proud of GSgt Neal's service to the Marines, and to the United States. Your service will not be forgotten.
"Patriotism consists of striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."
Georgia PGR...Part of it...Proud of it!!!
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mailman
Posts: 12862
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 May 2008 1:38 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 06 May 2008 1:48 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Neal family and friends in the loss of Edward. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Edward served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4354
Panama City, Fl.
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| 06 May 2008 1:49 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Neal family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD provide the comfort that only he can during this tragic time. Rest in eternal peace sir. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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satyr
Posts: 4029
Raleigh, NC
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| 06 May 2008 1:53 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Edward. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Stay Low
Posts: 216
Chattahoochee Valley AL/GA
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| 06 May 2008 1:59 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the Neal family. We are grateful for GSgt Edward P. Neal and his service. May he rest in peace. |
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Mike Childree
Alabama Ride Captain
Grateful Civilian, Proud American
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 552
Newport News Virginia
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| 06 May 2008 2:35 PM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Edward Neal. Thank you Edward for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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squarepeg
Posts: 688
Braselton, Ga.
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| 06 May 2008 2:47 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Gunnery Sergeant Edward P. Neal. I pray that GOD's peace and understanding rest on you all, thanks gunny for your service. |
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I'm not saying a riot should be incited, but let us show our patriotism and pride in what we hold dear and let those that are offended be damned.
GEORGIA PGR... PART OF IT... PROUD OF IT
Brian Carloss
Prospect UMC, Lawrenceville
MBA, School of Hard Knocks
www.myspace.com/briancarloss
(CELL) 678-325-9417
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catbrooks
Posts: 1733
Lake Mary, FL
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| 06 May 2008 3:39 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
GSgt Edward Neal, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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sdfraser
Posts: 213
Watauga County, North Carolina
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| 06 May 2008 5:59 PM |
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| God bless GSgt. Neal and may he rest in eternal peace in the arms of the Angel. We pray for the family and friends during these difficult days; know that your loss is also our loss and we grieve with you. We are thankful to GSgt. Neal for his service to this great country. |
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Suz
Standing in memory of:
James Lee Dodd, Sr. USA, 1920's
James Lee Dodd, Jr. USAAF, WWII, Korea
Ward Franklin Fraser, 1960-1998
and in honor of:
Ira Mundy Dodd, US Maritime Service and USA, WWII
Jim Couch, USMC, Viet Nam Veteran
Christopher Fraser, FL Sheriff's Deputy
Michael Mundy Fraser, USMC, 2008
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Fire Chief 801 "Chief"
Posts: 681
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| 06 May 2008 6:59 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to family and friends of GSGT Neal. Please know that he will remain an American Hero in our hearts and minds forever  . Thank yo Sir for your service.
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GEORGIA PGR…PART OF IT….PROUD OF IT!
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow."
author unknown
Proud son of W.W.II veteran USA 2nd Lt. Lois Mae Johns, surgical nurse Aversa, Italy German POW hospital 1943 - 1946
Riding in her Honor. |
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1hdrider2007
Posts: 182
A.K.A. BIGN ACWORTH, GA
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| 06 May 2008 7:37 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal. Thank you sir. |
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I RIDE IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER!
1971-2006
ROBERT D TURNER U.S. NAVY DOC
HIS JOURNEYS JUST BEGUN
DONT THINK OF HIM AS GONE AWAY
HIS JOURNEYS JUST BEGUN
LIFE HOLDS SO MANY FACETS
THIS EARTH IS ONLY ONE
JUST THINK OF HIM AS RESTING
FROM THE SORROWS AND TEARS
IN A PLACE OF WARMTH AND COMFORT
WHERE THERE ARE NO DAYS AND YEARS
THINK HOW HE MUST BE WISHING
THAT WE COULD KNOW TODAY
HOW NOTHING BUT OUR SADNESS
CAN REALLY PASS AWAY
AND THINK OF HIM AS LIVING
IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE TOUCHED
FOR NOTHING LOVED IS EVER LOST
AND HE WAS LOVED SO MUCH
WRITTEN BY LISA BANE/SIS-IN-LAW
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!!! |
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milktoast
Posts: 2346
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 06 May 2008 7:49 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of GSgt Edward Neal. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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cricketskids
Posts: 1444
Suwanee, GA
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| 06 May 2008 7:50 PM |
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I am so sorry for the loss the Neal family is having to endure. Please know that a nation grieves with you, and we are in prayer for you without ceasing.
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Cricket
Georgia Ride Captain
678-908-9932
Member since 11/06
GA PGR...PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT!! |
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TMR
Posts: 2482
Willow Springs IL
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| 06 May 2008 8:34 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, GSgt Neal, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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T-Bone
Posts: 2129
Georgia
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| 06 May 2008 9:00 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal, United States Marine Veteran and American Hero. Thank You Sir for your service to our Country and our Freedom. Rest at Ease Soldier, your mission here is completed. |
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Georgia PGR..........Part of It........Proud of It! |
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 201
Bremen, GA
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| 06 May 2008 10:20 PM |
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Thank you GSgt Edward P. Neal for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave soldier. May you rest in peace and that we never forget your sacrifice nor that of your family.
Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA.
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 06 May 2008 10:23 PM |
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| Thank you GSgt Edward P. Neal for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5975
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 07 May 2008 12:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of GSgt. Edward P. Neal. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1605
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 07 May 2008 1:47 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OIF VETERAN GSGT. EDWARD P. NEAL USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE EDWARD. SEMPER FI. 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
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 07 May 2008 2:11 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand here in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given! SEMPER FI MARINE” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2704
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 May 2008 6:40 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of GSgt Edward P. Neal, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for GSgt Edward P. Neal's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. GSgt Edward P. Neal, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
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
Ridding 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 serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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