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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4285
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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8 July 2008 - Charles Ficklin, U.S. Navy, Grand Junction, CO
We have been invited to the Funeral of Charles Ficklin, Veteran, U.S. Navy
Internment 1000(10am) 8 July at Veterans Memorial Cemetery
2830 D Rd
Stage 09:15am at Shelter Area
Ride Captain Assistant State Captain Art Edwards
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BootLady
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2008 12:06 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Ficklin. 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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mailman
Posts: 12219
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2008 2:26 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran Charles Ficklin. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5916
Columbus, Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2008 3:18 PM |
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| My most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies to out to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran, Charles Ficklin. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow. |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 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
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3955
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 06 Jul 2008 6:39 PM |
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God Bless Charles Ficklin, 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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mlmsan
Posts: 2355
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Charles Ficklin, US Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Charles Ficklin's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Charles Ficklin, 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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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:03 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Charles Ficklin 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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sdoise
Posts: 3543
Kinder, La.
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:05 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Charles Ficklin 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Charles Ficklin, U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Ficklin, 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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Junius Henry
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jaegers
Posts: 568
Tipton, IA
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:32 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Charles Ficklin. May the Lord bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Mr.Ficklin; 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1173
Swanton, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:32 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Charles Ficklin.
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 Charles 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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SteveC1951
Posts: 376
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 07 Jul 2008 9:27 AM |
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| To the family and friends, my sympathy and condolences in your time of sorrow. My grattitude and thanks to Charles Ficklin for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are a true American Hero. You will not be forgotten. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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Stroh
Posts: 181
Grand Junction, Colorado
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| 07 Jul 2008 9:34 AM |
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| My condolences to the famliy and friends of Charles Ficklin, Navy veteran. Your service to our country and honoring our flag is very much appreciated. Thank you for your sacrifices. You are now back in "home port"......rest in peace, sailor. |
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Remember, when the enemy is within range, so are you!
ROCK
Vietnam 68'72'
Riding for Walter C. Wright USAF
KIA Oct. 1967
Western Slope Ride Captain |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1287
Warner Robins, GA
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| 07 Jul 2008 10:02 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Ficklin family and friends in the loss of Charles. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Charles 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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vander177
Posts: 2942
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Jul 2008 12:10 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy Veteran Charles Ficklin. 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 the WALL!
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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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groady
Posts: 196
Grand Junction, CO
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:09 PM |
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We offer our Sincere Condolences to the Family of Charles Ficklin, he served the Navy.
Flag and Country with dedication. No longer will he hear the sound of the waves against
the hull or sail into the sunsets of the Western Pacific. My he find Blue Skys, Fair Winds
and Smooth Seas on his new journey. His mission is completed.
Art(groady)& Meg Edwards
USN Retired/Vietnam Veteran
Western Slope Assistant State Captain
Colorado Patriot Guard Riders |
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Jeff Carr
Posts: 210
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:26 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Charles Ficklin,May he be at peace and may you find comfort God Bless. |
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Simpsonville S.C. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 07 Jul 2008 9:10 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Charles Ficklin! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Charles is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “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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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4050
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 07 Jul 2008 11:18 PM |
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| Thank you Charles Ficklin 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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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 08 Jul 2008 8:11 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Ficklin, 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, Charles.
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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satyr
Posts: 3686
Raleigh, NC
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| 08 Jul 2008 8:36 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Navy veteran, Charles Ficklin. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Charles. Rest in peace sailor. 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"
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 08 Jul 2008 9:43 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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RDWinters
Posts: 427
Wilson,NC
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| 08 Jul 2008 12:19 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Charles Ficklin. May God bring you comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Thank you Charles for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. May 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.
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