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cagerbob 
Posts: 3959
Parma, Ohio
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:18 PM |
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It is with heavy heart that we here in Tennessee must post another lost American Hero, SSgt Stephen Ray" Animal" Hester, USMC and PGR member passed away this week at the age of 49.
STEPHEN RAY HESTER, 49, of Cordova, died July 18, 2008 at Crittenden County Hospital. He was a pipefitter for River City Sprinklers, a member of the Patriot Guard, an avid motorcycle rider and hunter, and a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He was a PGR Member from Cape Girardeau Missouri, before moving to Cordova, TN.
He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Robin S. Hester; two daughters, Amanda Weible, Christina Willey, both St. Louis; sisters, Angela Higbee of Lakeland, FL, Vickie Holloway of Searcy, AR; brothers, Kenneth Hester and Leonard Hester, both of Searcy,AR; grandchildren, Scott and Linda Haynes, and Kayla Weible.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 5pm - 8pm at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel, 5599 Popular Av., Memphis, TN 38119. www.memphisfuneralhome.net
Staging for Visitation will be at the Funeral Home at 4:00pm Tuesday. The funeral home is located on Poplar Avenue, just off I-240.
Service: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, at 9:30 am
Staging for the funeral will be at 8:30am at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetary, located on Forrest Hill Irene, at Hwy 385.
Ride Captain: Dennis Lee, aka Doc Lee, puckmedic@yahoo.com, (731) 313-1678.
Temperatures are rising, please remember to dress for the weather, and stay HYDRATED!
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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eagle_man
Posts: 935
SCPGR Upstate Mentor Team
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:27 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 Mentor
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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 1947
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 20 Jul 2008 4:45 PM |
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Our Condolences to the Hester family, May the Lord keep His loving arms tightly around you during your time of pain and sorrow.
Thank you Stephen for your service to our country, and continued support of our military men and women...Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord.....
Standing in Spirit........
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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gumijagr
Posts: 596
Covina, California
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:04 PM |
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| Thank You, Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester,USMC Veteran, for defending this Great Nation against terrorism, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have,Thank you for standing for those who stood for us,in the PGR, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! You will not be forgotten, 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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mamasan01
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:10 PM |
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| Please accept our sincere sympathy for SSG Stephen Hester. He was doing his job and God called him home. It is with a heartfelt lost of another wonderful hero. Thank you SSG Hester for defending our great country, your family, and its American people. You are a hero and always will be. God bless each and every one of you. Thanks for a job well done by you. |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4121
Panama City, Fl.
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:14 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Hester family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers . We are grateful for Stephen's service to our country through the Marines and again with the PGR. May our brother rest in heavenly peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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oldgoldstar
Posts: 0
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:20 PM |
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| Rest in peace, Animal, rest in peace. Condolences to family, friends, and comrades and PGR members in the area. A hero from the USMC and the PGR is gone but not forgotten. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5196
Lacey, WA
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:33 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester, USMC Veteran / PGR Member. Mr. Hester, I am forever grateful for your service to our country and our Fallin Heroes. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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PDDGM
Posts: 1322
Member #3599--US Navy 68-72--Sen Mo Ride Capt--Dixon, MO
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:43 PM |
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I offer my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Stephen, God Bless him and may you find peace is God's word..
Joe Smith
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3947
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 20 Jul 2008 5:43 PM |
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God Bless Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester, 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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WolfRider
Posts: 437
Fletcher, NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 6:12 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester. I want to thank you for what you have done for your country--in the Marines and PGR. You will walk through the gates of heaven with pride. Semper Fi Marine. |
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John Williams
US Army 1964-1970
RVN
9th Division 1967-1968
B Trp, 11th ACR 1969-1970
USMC 1972-1986 (Ret)
GWRRA NC District Trainer
WNC Ride Captain
Riding for my Troopers that did not return.
We honor those that serve our country |
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RDWinters
Posts: 427
Wilson,NC
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| 20 Jul 2008 6:51 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of SSG Stephen Ray Hester. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you SSG Hester 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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HM1 (AW) USN (RET)
Posts: 869
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:05 PM |
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I more than likely will not be at the funeral home on Tuesday. I am going to ask Scott if he can do that portion. I have something else that I need to take care of that afternoon. If you attend the viewing, remember what we are, who we are and why we do these missions. Do not speak of anything more than the honoree's service, membership and of course your desire to stand in order to honor him, his family and community. Give no press coverage to anyone or anything that doesn't deserve it.
Robin, we are coming to stand for a Marine, a fellow PGR member. I probably ran on a few misssions with Stephen, as I have had several missions up in Cape G that I attended. I know he would stand for me, and that is why on Wednesday, I will be there for you and he. I am sure that you will in time get through this, because I know that God, working on his schedule, has the ability to hand you only that which you can deal with. Our grief is an obstacle, but one that God chose for us to cross, he is sure you'll proceed on the path and become stronger for it.
We may never know why Stephen was taken so early. I'll stand because being a Marine and being PGR was more than enough reason to earn my respect.
Riders, hydrate well. Cagers, water please.
It doesn't need to be cold just wet.
All bring sunblock, and other precautions please.
On Flag line, let's ditch the leather vests, wear light colored shirts, some type of hat to help shade you.
Mission brief will be very simple, as we are not riding enmass to the cemetary, but staging there this time. Parking is at a premium, it'll be tight!! |
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Dennis "DOC" Lee
Hospital Corpsman First Class
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
United States Navy Retired
Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well.
I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.
Riding with me: LT TERRY FUSSNER (she was a friend first, navy officer 2nd)
Carlos Hixon (former Doc- killed by a stupid drunk driver - we lost a talented musician who made folks smile)
SmokeyMountainSporty- ( I talk to him when I feel twiggy on the road, gone, but still so very much here with us). |
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krayzrick
Posts: 266
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:07 PM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the family of Stephen, R.I.P. brother... |
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27th Engr./11th Cav. 66-67
Xuan Loc
7th Engr./5th Mech. Div. 68
Quang Tri / DMZ
9/11/2001 Never Forget
America's soldiers guard our way of life, and the Patriot Guard Riders cover their backs.....
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sdoise
Posts: 3502
Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jul 2008 7:29 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester 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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mailman
Posts: 12174
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:40 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC/PGR Member Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester. 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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catbrooks
Posts: 1558
Lake Mary, FL
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| 20 Jul 2008 8:54 PM |
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| My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 290
West TN Asst State Captain, Oakland, TN
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| 20 Jul 2008 9:19 PM |
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| Animal was a great friend and a brother to many that have crossed his path. Rest in peace Marine, we will be there to honor you as God takes your hand. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. |
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1996, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 20 Jul 2008 10:46 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Animal 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." “SEMPER FI MARINE, stand at ease, your mission is complete." "OohRah" brother….
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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
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mbarnett63
Posts: 26
Milan, TN
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| 20 Jul 2008 10:51 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of USMC/PGR Member Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester. |
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srdoll
Posts: 6
Farmington, MO
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| 20 Jul 2008 11:50 PM |
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My Thoughts and Prayers are with Stephen and his family God Bless you all
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Jasper54
Posts: 5879
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Jul 2008 3:20 AM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Veteran and Patriot Guard Rider, Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester. 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 such loss.
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5704
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 21 Jul 2008 4:38 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Ray Hester. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. You will be missed. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1153
Swanton, Ohio
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| 21 Jul 2008 5:10 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Stephen Ray Hester.
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...
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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vander177
Posts: 2936
Vandergrift, PA
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| 21 Jul 2008 5:41 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and PGR member Stephen Ray "Animal" Hester. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. I thank you for your unselfishness dedication as a PGR member in honoring this nations fallen heroes. 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
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