|
|
Directory
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot Guard Riders Forum
|
|
|
| You are not authorized to post a reply.
|
|
| Author |
Messages |
|
Sandy9999 
Posts: 301
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
 |
| 22 Jul 2008 8:13 PM |
 Alert
|
The family of U.S.Army / Vietnam Veteran William (Bill) Martin 2nd, has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders stand in Honor of their Hero at memorial services for him at the Moose Lodge in Lake City, Florida on Thursday, 24 July, 2008.
Bill served in the U.S. Army as an E-4 in the Military Police. He served in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967.
Bill was originally from Rockford, Illinois. He had lived in Lake City for the Past 18 years.
He passed away Saturday 19 July, 2008 from a heart attack. Bill was an amputee, and had just recently received a prosthesis for his right leg.
Survivors include his Daughter, Darcey Flynn, Son, Eric Martin, and Girl Friend, Pat Murphy.
We will stage at the American Legion in Lake City, there will be a procession from there, to the Moose Lodge.
LEO will be provided.
American Legion: 2602 SW Main Blvd (Hwy 41 South)
Moose Lodge: 624 NE Williams St
Staging Begins: 11:15 AM
Mission Brief: 11:50 AM
Procession Starts: 12:00 Noon
Arrive Moose Lodge 12:15 PM
Set Flag Line 12:30 PM
Memorial Begins: 1:00 PM
Please bring your 3 x 5 American Flag and join us as we stand in silent respect for a true American Hero.
Ride Captain for this mission:
|
|
Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
In God they trusted, all others they monitored... |
|
|
Wayne18
Posts: 603
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
|
| 22 Jul 2008 8:44 PM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USA /Vietnam Vet, William (Bill) Martin. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. |
|
Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
North Central
Area Rep |
|
|
Pepper_guy
Posts: 5533
Lacey, WA
|
| 22 Jul 2008 10:27 PM |
Alert
|
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of William "Bill" Martin, 2nd, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Martin, 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.
|
|
Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094 |
|
|
sneakysnake
Posts: 4361
Panama City, Fl.
|
| 23 Jul 2008 4:43 AM |
Alert
|
| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Martin Family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in heavenly peace. |
|
James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
|
|
|
PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8285
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
|
| 23 Jul 2008 5:52 AM |
Alert
|
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of William Martin, II. 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.
|
|
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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.
~Ayn Rand |
|
|
CarlS
Posts: 2732
Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
|
| 23 Jul 2008 6:57 AM |
Alert
|
I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Bill Martin. May God grant you comfort, consolation and strength as you travel this dark road. May He surround you with warm, loving memories.
To Bill, thank you for serving our great nation. Godspeed and rest in peace, brother. |
|
CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford |
|
|
Daze
Posts: 460
North Jacksonville Florida
|
| 23 Jul 2008 7:54 AM |
Alert
|
It will be my honor to stand in respect for this Veteran/HERO.
To the family and friends of Bill Martin, my sincere condolences on you loss. May you find some comfort in this time of grief knowing that Bill was a true American HERO, and is getting the "Welcome Home" he has so long deserved.
John "Daze" Vincent
PGR Ride Captain, Jacksonville, Fl.
One flag or five hundred, the PGR will be there.
Never Again!! This IS what we do!
U.S. Navy, 1964-1970
Viet-Nam 1965-1967
|
|
|
|
|
disasterleon
Posts: 295
FL PGR Chaplain FL Ride Captain Eustis, Florida
|
| 23 Jul 2008 8:09 AM |
Alert
|
| I pray the peace which only God can give will fill the lives of Mr. Martin's family. |
|
Leon Hurley, Chaplain
863-412-4944
USAF 66-70
"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" 1 Peter 5:7 |
|
|
Miss_Behaving
Posts: 971
Hillsboro, MO
|
| 23 Jul 2008 10:56 AM |
Alert
|
Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of William (Bill) Martin 2nd. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
|
|
|
|
kbell
Posts: 354
Jacksonville,Fl
|
| 23 Jul 2008 2:11 PM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of William "Bill" Martin II. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus. |
|
Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
|
|
|
Jasper54
Posts: 6316
Columbus, Ohio
|
| 23 Jul 2008 5:59 PM |
Alert
|
| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the famiy and friends of US Army Viet Nam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, William "Bill" Martin II. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you gather to pay honor to your loved ones Memory. |
|
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
|
|
|
milktoast
Posts: 2351
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
|
| 23 Jul 2008 6:55 PM |
Alert
|
| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Veteran Bill Martin II. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
|
Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
|
|
papajonohio
Posts: 1490
Swanton, Ohio
|
| 24 Jul 2008 6:52 AM |
Alert
|
My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Bill Martin.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
____________________________________________________________________________
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
|
|
|
|
|
adccop
Posts: 2780
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
|
| 24 Jul 2008 2:09 PM |
Alert
|
To the family and friends of William Martin II, I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Bill, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
|
|
GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
|
|
Wayne18
Posts: 603
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
|
| 24 Jul 2008 8:06 PM |
Alert
|
Mission Report: John (Daze) and Mike were already at the American Legion when I arrived, The Building was open and facilities were available for our use. Membersof the PGR, American Legion Riders, and Rolling Thunder, started rolling in along with Lake City, and Columbia County Law enforcement Officers. We discussed the day's mission with the LEO and held our Mission Brief.
The procession departed on schedule, we met the family and proceeded to the Moose Lodge for the Service.
This was a Memorial Service for William Martin, II. We set the flag line and paid our respects to Bill. Thank you Sir for your service to this great country. God Bless.
The service started, and we secured the flag line. Members were invited to join the family for lunch at the Moose lodge after the service.
My Thanks to the family for allowing us to Honor Bill. My Thanks also to the all the members of, PGR, American Legion, and Rolling Thunder, for standing in silent respect for this hero. |
|
Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
North Central
Area Rep |
|
|
wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
|
| 26 Jul 2008 7:12 PM |
Alert
|
Mr. Martin II,
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. Your service will not be forgotten.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
|
|
"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
|
|
|
|
| You are not authorized to post a reply. |
|
|
|
ActiveForums 3.6
|
|
|
|