|
|
Directory
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot Guard Riders Forum
|
|
|
| You are not authorized to post a reply.
|
|
| Author |
Messages |
|
Uffda 
Posts: 8832
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
 |
| 24 Mar 2008 10:05 AM |
 Alert
|
| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 229-08
March 24, 2008 |
|
|
Missing WWII Airman is Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
He is 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman, U.S. Army Air Forces, of East Orange, N.J. He will be buried in September in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.
Representatives from the Army met with Eastman's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.
On Aug. 18, 1944, Eastman departed the airdrome at Finschhafen, New Guinea, on a test flight of his F-5E-2 aircraft, but never returned. Subsequent searches failed to locate Eastman or his aircraft.
In 2003, a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) found documents in the Australian National Archives about an earlier site visit believed to be associated with an F-5E crash. According to the archives, an Australian official had visited the crash site in 1950 in Morobe province near Koilil Village, but there was no subsequent recovery.
In 2004, a team from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) investigated the crash site in the mountains of Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The team found aircraft wreckage and recommended the site be excavated.
In February-March 2007, a JPAC team excavated the crash site and recovered human remains, pilot-related items and other personal effects, including Eastman's military identification tag.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC also used dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169. |
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
mlmsan
Posts: 1692
Loganville, Georgia 30052
|
| 24 Mar 2008 10:28 AM |
Alert
|
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Arthur F. Eastman, U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
|
|
Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
U.S Navy Viet NAM - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
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. |
|
|
sdoise
Posts: 2827
Kinder, La.
|
| 24 Mar 2008 10:29 AM |
Alert
|
| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of 2nd Lt Arthur F. Eastman and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Welcome home Sir and may you now rest in eternal peace. |
|
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."
Author Unknown |
|
|
satyr
Posts: 3044
Raleigh, NC
|
| 24 Mar 2008 11:03 AM |
Alert
|
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family 2nd Lieutenant Arthur F. Eastman in your moments of closure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Eastman. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Welcome home sir. Rest in peace. I salute you.
|
|
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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
|
|
Pepper_guy
Posts: 4568
Lacey, WA
|
| 24 Mar 2008 11:43 AM |
Alert
|
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman, U.S. Army Air Forces / WWII . 2Lt. Eastman, Welcome Home! I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
|
|
|
|
|
mailman
Posts: 11053
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
|
| 24 Mar 2008 11:44 AM |
Alert
|
| Welcome Home Sir. Condolences to your family. Your service to our Nation will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace. |
|
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
|
|
Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
|
| 24 Mar 2008 11:48 AM |
Alert
|
Thank you Arthur, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ....... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Arthur F Eastman, US Army Air Forces WWII ..... and a Hero |
|
Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
|
|
custer7thcav
Posts: 4977
Moraine, Ohio
|
| 24 Mar 2008 2:31 PM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication, and sacrifice for our freedom. God bless you, and be with your family during this difficult time. You are home now. Rest in peace. |
|
custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
|
|
drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
|
| 24 Mar 2008 2:41 PM |
Alert
|
Welcome home Lt. Arthur Eastman, and thank you for your dedication and sacrifices to our country....
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Lt Eastman, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this .....
Thank you Sir ....
|
|
It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
|
|
|
Uffda
Posts: 8832
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
|
| 24 Mar 2008 5:20 PM |
Alert
|
After all these years your back home 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman, Army Air Forces.
You were
never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Arthur.
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...
|
|
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. |
|
|
roadkingroger
Posts: 166
Northfield N.J.
|
| 24 Mar 2008 6:23 PM |
Alert
|
My condolences to the family of Arthur Eastman, you are now finely back on american ground after far to long. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to this nation
Roger |
|
Standing in memory of my father Vernon Montgomery US ARMY WWII 94th infantry |
|
|
derayjr
Posts: 36
|
| 24 Mar 2008 6:47 PM |
Alert
|
Thank you, Lt Eastman for your service to our country. We can never forget those who served that belonged to the "Greatest Generation".
RIP.
|
|
Dennis
NY PGR RC Region 6 |
|
|
PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7546
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
|
| 24 Mar 2008 6:50 PM |
Alert
|
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Arthur is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, 2nd Lt Arthur F. Eastman, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
|
|
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
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.
~Ayn Rand |
|
|
milktoast
Posts: 1987
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
|
| 24 Mar 2008 7:12 PM |
Alert
|
| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of 2nd Lt. Arthur Eastman. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. Welcome home 2nd Lt. Eastman. 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 |
|
|
vander177
Posts: 2702
Vandergrift, PA
|
| 24 Mar 2008 10:04 PM |
Alert
|
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Arthur F. Eastman. WELCOME HOME. I have been waiting for your return. I am glad to hear that you are now back on AMERICAN soil. I thank you for your military service, leadership, sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You never was nor will you ever be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951).
|
|
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 |
|
|
smidi
Posts: 427
East Meadow, NY Region 9 Nassau
|
| 24 Mar 2008 11:09 PM |
Alert
|
| Welcome home Arthur. Rest In Peace. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends. |
|
S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle:
Irving Schultz, Private
United States Army
Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Killed In Action: 24 November 1944 21 Years Old
Gereonsweiler, Germany |
|
|
ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1105
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
|
| 25 Mar 2008 2:04 AM |
Alert
|
| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII/MIA 2ND LT. ARTHUR F. EASTMAN USAAC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME ARTHUR AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
|
YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
|
|
RoadKingRich
Posts: 235
Bayville NJ
|
| 25 Mar 2008 3:46 AM |
Alert
|
My prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones. May you now rest in peace 2nd Lt. Aurther F. Eastman.
Rich |
|
Rich Baumann
Blue Star Dad
Senior Ride Captain |
|
|
Jasper54
Posts: 5060
Columbus, Ohio
|
| 25 Mar 2008 3:50 AM |
Alert
|
| My sincere prayer and deepest sympathies go out to the famiy of US Army Air Corps Veteran and Member of America's Greatest Generation, 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman. |
|
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
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
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
|
|
Paradux
Posts: 110
|
| 25 Mar 2008 5:43 AM |
Alert
|
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Arthur Eastman. Thank you for your service, sir, and may you rest in peace.
--Charlie and Northern Liz |
|
|
|
|
HDriderDave1
Posts: 3531
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
|
| 25 Mar 2008 7:55 AM |
Alert
|
God Bless 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman, 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! Welcome Home! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
Dave |
|
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. |
|
|
jshinn
Posts: 352
|
| 25 Mar 2008 2:08 PM |
Alert
|
Welcome Home 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman. And thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice like so many others of the greatest generation. Rest in Peace now sir.
Pappy |
|
Jack 'Pappy' Shinn
United States Army - 67-72
NJ State Captain
Cage Coordinator
|
|
|
690MedCo
Posts: 3830
Huntington Beach, CA
|
| 25 Mar 2008 10:01 PM |
Alert
|
Thank you 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Eastman 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.
Glen |
|
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
|
|
|
terralav
Posts: 196
Poughkeepsie, NY
|
| 26 Mar 2008 5:32 AM |
Alert
|
| Welcome home 2nd Lt Eastman. May God Bless you and your loved ones. May you now Rest in Peace... |
|
Brian T.
R/C NY Region 6
PGR Member since 10/4/06 #58,661
99 HD Road King Classic
Life H.O.G. Member
In Memory of Sgt. Robert F. Terralavoro
US Army - Korea |
|
|
wvhusker
Posts: 4148
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
|
| 26 Mar 2008 5:59 AM |
Alert
|
2LT Eastman,
First of all, welcome home. 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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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
|
|
|
|