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Uffda 
Posts: 11021
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:57 AM |
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ROBERT KEITH BALLARD
WWII NAVY VETERAN
TUESDAY, 22 JULY 08
The family of Robert Keith Ballard, who served as an Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class during WWII, has invited the Patriot Guard to attend his services. His widow, Mrs. Dolores B. Ballard, also served in the Navy during WWII as a Yeoman 2nd Class.
The funeral service will be held at Candlewyck Baptist Church, 7200 Providence Rd., at 11:00AM on Tuesday, 22 July 08.
We will stage at the church at 10:00AM and establish a flag line at 10:30AM.
Mr. Ballard's son Michael, is the Asst. Director of the Charlotte Harley Owners Group, and we will be joined by some of their members.
Following the service we will provide escort for Mr. Ballard and his family to Evergreen Cemetery on Central Av. where he will be receive with full Military Honors.
Please advise me if will be available for this mission.
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
and Army SPC Joe D. W. Cook
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bkrbill
Posts: 876
Sherrills Ford, NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 9:42 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Ballard. We thank both he and his wife for their service to this great nation during WWII.
Sadly, we are losing our WWII veterans; the greatest generation, at an alarming rate, and welcome the opportunity to stand for him. . . just as he stood for us.
God Bless and God Speed. |
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC Ride Captain
NC State Captain - Oct 07 - Oct 08 - retired
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 20 Jul 2008 10:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6243
Lacey, WA
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| 20 Jul 2008 10:42 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard, U.S. Navy / WWII Veteran. Mr. Ballard, 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: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 20 Jul 2008 11:14 AM |
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| Thank you Robert Keith Ballard 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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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 20 Jul 2008 11:32 AM |
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Another member of our nation's Greatest Generation has passed; but their legacy will live forever!
Thanks Robert Keith Ballard for your service and sacrifice!
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ballard for their loss. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 20 Jul 2008 11:35 AM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Robert Keith Ballard! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Robert is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand 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 Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman 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 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 20 Jul 2008 11:37 AM |
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| Thank You Sailor. |
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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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mailman
Posts: 14748
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Jul 2008 1:46 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy WWII Veteran Robert Keith Ballard. 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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sdfraser
Posts: 216
Watauga County, North Carolina
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| 20 Jul 2008 2:00 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Ballard family and friends on the loss of your loved one. You are all heroes of the best kind, selflessly giving of yourselves for this country. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs Ballard for your time in our armed services and for your continued devotion to America.
My plan is to stand for this HERO on Tuesday morning. |
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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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eagle_man
Posts: 1763
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:26 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
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bersterman
Posts: 9
Fayetteville, NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:52 PM |
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| It is because of great men such as Mr. Ballard that allow us to experience the freedoms that we have today, and my wife and I are gtrateful. Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Ballard family. Unfortunately, we won't be able to be there to honor this hero, but he will be in our prayers. |
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Leo Bersterman
US Army (Ret.) 1983 - 2003
Cheryl (Charlie) Bersterman
US Army 1984-1987
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
-John 15:13
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gumijagr
Posts: 2004
Covina, California
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:07 PM |
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| Thank you Robert Keith Ballard for defending this Great Nation in WW2,in the Navy, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4792
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:58 PM |
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God Bless Robert Keith Ballard, 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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mac304dutch
Posts: 543
PGR Ride Captain Hope Mills, NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 6:05 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of USN Veterann, Mr. Robert Keith Ballard. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this mission, but I will stand a moment of silence in his honor. |
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John "Dutch" Macomber
USA 1989 - 1995
NCNG 2000 - 2001
USAFR 2001 - 2004
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself"
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RDWinters
Posts: 814
Wilson,NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 6:57 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you Robert for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you helped shape a nation and a 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
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Grandude
Posts: 255
Oak Island, NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:03 PM |
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Robert Keith Ballard
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III and all other fallen heros |
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sdoise
Posts: 4547
Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:31 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert Keith Ballard 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 21 Jul 2008 5:14 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of .
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...
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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vander177
Posts: 3274
Vandergrift, PA
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| 21 Jul 2008 6:01 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Robert Keith Ballard. 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!
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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Kaveman
Posts: 49
Charlotte
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| 21 Jul 2008 6:11 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert Ballard. Robert thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Karl Albertson US Navy 1962-1966 (fellow airdale)
Proud father of CPT Bryan Albertson Army Airborne
Riding in memory of: LTJG Tom Schroeffel
LTJG Dutch Shultz
LTJG Jake Logan
CDR Holshauser
CPL Marl Anthony Bibby
Officer Joshua Miktarian Twinsburg, Ohio PD |
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jaegers
Posts: 1298
Tipton, IA
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| 21 Jul 2008 6:24 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends on your loss. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for service to our great country. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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Uffda
Posts: 11021
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Jul 2008 6:52 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard, Navy, WWII 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, Robert.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
Standing in Spirit...
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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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pfcsmom
Posts: 529
Kernersville,NC
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| 21 Jul 2008 7:10 AM |
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| It is with a heavy heart, that I send my condolences, to the Family and Friends of this WWII "Hero" Robert Keith Ballard,May God bring you peace in knowing, that he is with his Heavenly Father, and will never know pain again. Thank You Robert Ballard, for your Unselfish Contribution, to the Freedoms, we all enjoy today! Rest in Peace Sir, knowing that you will not be "Forgotten" by a Grateful Nation. |
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PROUD MOM OF 82ND AIRBORNE SON, SGT BJ FREDERICK!! |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2534
Lexington, NC
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| 21 Jul 2008 8:48 AM |
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Robert Keith Ballard earned my respect and gratitude when he served our country during a time of great peril. His efforts to make the world a free world and a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. It is with deep sorrow that we note the passing of yet another hero from the Greatest Generation.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers at this time.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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