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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 May 2008 11:52 AM |
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Updated 12 MAY 08 2014 PDT by Zippy
Austin PGR Announcement
Final Mission Itinerary for Sgt. Noel Coleman, Austin Texas
Services: Funeral services for Sgt. Noel "Rocky" Coleman, Jr., Vietnam vet, 1967-1970, is at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3003 Blue Ridge Dr, Austin Tx 78613, on Thursday 5/15/08 at 11:00am. Sgt Coleman is a Purple Heart recipient and also has the Vietnam Service Medal w/2*, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, National Defense Service Medal, Pistol and Rifle Expert, and Good Conduct Medal. He was also a police officer with the Ft. Worth Police Dept for 9 years.
Ride Captains: Robert Stancil (217-4740), Richard "Dick" Ward
Weather: Predicted Low of 71 and high of 87. 20% chance of rain. Bring your rain gear. Take necessary precautions for dehydration, and bring 2 bottles of water. Use sun block and eat properly.
Staging site and time: Will be at the west parking lot of Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3003 Blue Ridge Dr, which is about one (1) mile west of US 183 on F.M. 620. Turn north on Blue Ridge Dr and the church will be on the right about a quarter of a mile.
Staging time is from 9:45am - 10:15am, with flag line established no later than 10:25am.
NOTE: There will not be a burial as this was a cremation.
Please remember that our mission is to honor, and show respect for these fallen soldiers and their families. Stand tall and proud as we salute an American hero.
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Noel "Rocky" Coleman, Jr., 59, has passed away and his family has asked the PGR to honor him at his service.
Rocky was a Sgt. in the United States Marine Corp 1967 - 1970, a Viet Nam veteran, and a Ft. Worth, Texas police officer for 9 years. His service awards include the Viet Nam Service Metal w/2 devices, Viet Nam Campaign Medal w/device, National Defense Service Medal, Pistol Expert, Rifle Expert, and Good Conduct Medal.
Rocky was a rider and his brother will ride his Harley Davidson to the church for his service.
The funeral is being handled by Cook-Walden, 9700 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, Texas, 78750 Ph. 512-335-1155
The church service is scheduled at the Shenandoah Baptist Church, 303 Blue Ridge Dr, Austin, Texas 78613 Ph 512-258-6972/6909
Please monitor for possible changes in these plans as there is no date/time set for the service at this time. Updates will be posted as they are received.
Please keep Rocky and his family in your thoughts and prayers, and make plans to honor this veteran.
Sam Warren
Austin Area Lead Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Riding with REspect
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 May 2008 12:20 PM |
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God Bless Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., 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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vander177
Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 May 2008 12:40 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Seargeant Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on WALL!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951)
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 205
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| 09 May 2008 1:41 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Coleman. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 09 May 2008 1:47 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran Noel "Rocky" Coleman, Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Rocky. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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sdoise
Posts: 3039
Kinder, La.
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| 09 May 2008 1:51 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Noel "Rocky" Coleman, Jr. and my sincere appreciation of his 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 2:26 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Noel Coleman, Jr. Thank you, sir, for your military and public 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
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 May 2008 2:28 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., US Marine Corp Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Her for my freedom. Sgt Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., 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 Big Bear" 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
Cell 770-500-6895
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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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 3:07 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr. 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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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 May 2008 3:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., Sgt USMC, Viet Nam 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, Noel.
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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Jasper54
Posts: 5349
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 4:00 PM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Marine Corps Viet Nam Combat Veteran, Sgt. Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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mjgd
Posts: 106
BALAD AB IRAQ
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| 09 May 2008 4:35 PM |
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Rocky my Brother, we will all miss you. You have finally completed this mission, so you may stand down. Rest my Brother.
The Lord welcomes you with open arms.
Keep watch over your family and friends from your lofty hights.
Until we meet again in heaven Brother |
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Mike Drake aka Dreamer
Patriot Guard in Iraq
Vietnam Vet Retired
Soldiers Angel in Iraq
USAF 67-87
Joint Base Balad Iraq
Standing For All Brothers and Sisters
"LOST, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"
"Following the Son"
Only Two Defining Forces Have Ever Offered To Die For You! Jesus Christ, And The American G.I.
Jesus Died For Your Soul. The G.I. For Your Freedom. |
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awchris
Posts: 100
Cottage Grove,MN
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| 09 May 2008 6:56 PM |
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| Rest in peace Sgt. Coleman Jr. I thank you for your service and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Semper-Fi. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 872
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 09 May 2008 7:03 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., Sgt USMC! "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 and farewell to a fellow Texan” |
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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. Frank Airman Recruit 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 09 May 2008 9:14 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Coleman family and friends in the loss of Noel. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Noel 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7724
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 10 May 2008 12:03 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. 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 you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 10 May 2008 1:58 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN AND FORT WORTH POLICE OFFICER SGT. NOEL "ROCKY" COLEMAN JR USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME NOEL AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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
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Annette
Posts: 305
Davenport, Ia
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| 10 May 2008 4:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran Sgt. Noel 'Rocky' Coleman Jr. |
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Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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adccop
Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 10 May 2008 8:06 AM |
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To the family and friends of Noel Coleman Jr., I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To "Rocky", Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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690MedCo
Posts: 3992
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 10 May 2008 2:08 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr 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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PJ_KC
Posts: 33
Kansas City, Ks
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| 10 May 2008 4:53 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt Coleman for your serice to this great nation. May God bless you and your family
in the time of sorrow. Welcome home, brother. |
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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 10 May 2008 11:02 PM |
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Thank you Noel, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ........... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr, USMC Viet Nam Veteran ......... and Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 1:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Noel "Rocky" Coleman Jr., USMC / Viet Nam Veteran. Sgt. Coleman, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 11 May 2008 11:01 PM |
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SGT Coleman Jr.,
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
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 384
Newport News Virginia
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| 12 May 2008 6:47 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Noel Coleman. Thank you Noel 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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