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Uffda 
Posts: 9824
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 Jul 2008 9:15 AM |
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Updated 3 Jul 08 1843 edt S Sturgis
The angels have taken another soldier home. MN2 Billy Joe Arthur passed on
June 30th after a year long battle with cancer. Billy has been serving the
passed 8 years with the Navy.
Services will be held Monday July 7th.
MN2 Billy Joe Arthur will leave the Shaffer Funeral Home, 509 S. State St,
Bronte, TX at 8:30 am
Bikes in the escort need to stage at funeral home by 8:15 am
Church services will be held at the Baptist Church, 11365 S. IS Hwy 77,
Tennyson.
Flag line will be in place at 9:30 am
Interment will follow at Tennyson Cemetery.
Ride captain for this mission will be Bob Tyler.
Dick & Teresa Galloway
Deputy State Captains
West Texas
1-432-638-4475
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WiscHarley
Posts: 94
Franklin, Wisc
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| 03 Jul 2008 9:20 AM |
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Sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur, Navy Vet.
May he rest in Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 7450
Meridian, MS.
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| 03 Jul 2008 9:43 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Billy Joe Arthur for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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satyr
Posts: 3677
Raleigh, NC
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:28 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Navy veteran, MN2 Billy Joe Arthur. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Billy. Rest in peace sailor. I salute you.
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satyr
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"
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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:49 AM |
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MN2 Arthur,
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
Sr. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1165
Swanton, Ohio
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| 03 Jul 2008 11:50 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his 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..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Billy has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3950
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 03 Jul 2008 12:27 PM |
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God Bless Billy Joe Arthur, 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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jaegers
Posts: 557
Tipton, IA
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| 03 Jul 2008 12:30 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Billy Joe Arthur. May the Lord bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Billy Joe; thank you for your service to our country. It 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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sdoise
Posts: 3531
Kinder, La.
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| 03 Jul 2008 1:15 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Billy Joe Arthur 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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"Wookie"
Posts: 1119
Olympia, WA
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| 03 Jul 2008 1:29 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family
and Friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and
Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has
served us so faithfully!
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vander177
Posts: 2940
Vandergrift, PA
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| 03 Jul 2008 1:43 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy Veteran MN2 Billy Joe Arthur. 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.
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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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1449
Conroe,Texas
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| 03 Jul 2008 2:28 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MN2.Billy Joe Arthur,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4275
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 03 Jul 2008 4:45 PM |
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UPDATEPLEASE NOTE CORRECTION OF TIME FOR FUNERAL HOME ALSO ANYONE FROM MIDLAND
ODESSA AREA GOING I WILL LEAVE TOWN & COUNTRY GARDEN CITY EXIT I20 AT 6;00
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BootLady
#34204
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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mailman
Posts: 12187
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jul 2008 5:09 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy MN2 Billy Joe Arthur. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2340
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 03 Jul 2008 6:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur, US Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MN2 Billy Joe Arthur's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MN2 Billy Joe Arthur, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir 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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RDWinters
Posts: 427
Wilson,NC
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| 03 Jul 2008 7:38 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you MN2 Arthur for your courage, dedication 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5196
Lacey, WA
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:09 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MN2. Billy Joe Arthur, U.S. Navy Veteran. MN2. Arthur, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4048
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:30 PM |
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| Thank you 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: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 Jul 2008 10:42 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur. 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
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Dlongwell
Posts: 27
Montgomery, Tx
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| 04 Jul 2008 6:49 AM |
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To the friends and family of MN2 Arthur please acept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Billy Joe, thank you for your service to our country; because of you and your efforts America is a better place.
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Senior Master Sergeant, Retired
USAF '72 - '92
Security Police, First Sergeant
Edwards AFB, Ca; Weisbaden AB, Germany; Minot AFB, ND; Izmir, Turkey; Grissom AFB, IN; Lindsey AS, Germany; Offutt AFB, NE
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Uffda
Posts: 9824
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Jul 2008 8:42 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur, Navy 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, Billy.
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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 04 Jul 2008 9:40 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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gumijagr
Posts: 606
Covina, California
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| 05 Jul 2008 1:59 AM |
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| Thank You MN2 Billy Joe Arthur for defending this great Nation in the Navy, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the Family and friends. You Are a True American HERO! Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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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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Jeff Carr
Posts: 210
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 05 Jul 2008 5:02 AM |
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| Thank you MN2 Billy Joe Arthur for your service to this greatfull Nation. My condolences to your friends and family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:33 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of MN2 Billy Joe Arthur in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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