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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 11 May 2008 8:01 AM |
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Roy James, 60, a U.S. Army Veteran and combat medic during the Vietnam conflict, passed away Tuesday, 6 May 2008.
Roy served "In Country" from 1967 to 1969 as an Army Medic being awarded many ribbons and medals for his service there. According to one Veteran, Roy had pulled him and two others to safety, under heavy enemy fire, and treated their wounds on the battlefield. This Veteran had stopped by to thank Roy for saving his life, only to learn of his passing. He was a member of the Vietnam Vets, American Legion and DAV.
Services for Roy were held on Friday, 9 May 2008, at the Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, WV with graveside services on Saturday, 10 May 2008, at the Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, WV.
My sincere apologies for not offering PGR assistance to another Hero from the Vietnam Era. Word of his passing was only received today.
Please join me in offering your condolences to Roy's wife, Deborah, as well as his daughters, Lori and Angele.
Respects,
Joe
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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mlmsan 
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 11 May 2008 8:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Roy James, US Army Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Roy James, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Roy James, 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.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big 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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GHOSTDANCER
Posts: 360
Fairmont, WV
WV Ride Captain, RWB Book Coordinator
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| 11 May 2008 8:27 AM |
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My condolences to the family of this brave Veteran. He will now join many of his peers on the streets of Heaven. May God comfort his family in thier time of grief.
Roy James, Vietnam Veteran and Decorated Hero, Welcome Home
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John E. Schwartz
WV Ride Captain
WV RWB Book Coordinator
Fairmont, WV
Member#4923
"with honor and respect to all."
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ultraclassic
Posts: 1809
Proctor, WV
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| 11 May 2008 8:37 AM |
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Thank you, Roy, for your honorable service to our country when such service was not duly appreciated. The heroism you displayed on the battlefields of Southeast Asia shall never be forgotten by those you served. May God grant you safe passage and give you the Welcome Home that you earned as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
Deborah, Lori, Angele and all of Roy's family and friends, may you find comfort in God's healing hands and mercy. May you take comfort in knowing that he continues to watch over you from his rightful place among the Angels.
Please accept my sincere apologies for not learning of this sooner. It would truly have been a privilege to show Roy the Honor and Respect he deserved.
Rest in honored peace Roy James. Your tour of duty is now complete. A grateful Nation salutes you. God Speed.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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sdoise
Posts: 3039
Kinder, La.
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| 11 May 2008 8:54 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Roy James and my sincere appreciation of his 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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adccop
Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 11 May 2008 11:48 AM |
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To the family and friends of Roy James I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Roy, 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.
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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.
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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 11 May 2008 12:03 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Roy James. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 1:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Roy James, U.S. Army Medic / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. James, 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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ron1ok
Posts: 549
Triadelphia WV
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| 11 May 2008 5:13 PM |
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| Mr. James,
Thank you, sir, for your service during difficult times. May the Good Lord welcome you among His army of angels. To Roy's family, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time.
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASS'T STATE CAPTAIN
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milktoast
Posts: 2061
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 May 2008 6:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Veteran Roy James. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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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 |
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deaconbiker
Posts: 78
Charleston, WV
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| 11 May 2008 8:06 PM |
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| I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Roy James for his service to our country. Over the years, many have chosen to stay at home during wars/conflicts, but it’s the “warriors” who make the difference…the ones who give of themselves, the ones who give up time with family and loved ones…yes, they are the ones who will always be remembered as the true heroes. May God give an extra measure of strength and comfort to the family and loved ones of Roy at this difficult time. In the hearts of true patriots, Roy will always be remembered as a real hero, and I salute him for his service to America! |
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Buddy Palla
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
Desert Shield/Desert Storm/OIF/OEF/GWOT |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 11 May 2008 9:58 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roy James. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 11 May 2008 11:05 PM |
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Mr. James,
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 now proudly honor you with 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
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"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
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690MedCo
Posts: 3992
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 May 2008 11:42 PM |
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| Thank you Roy James 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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vander177
Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 May 2008 5:51 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Veteran Roy James. 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.
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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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 12 May 2008 6:15 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the James family and friends in the loss of Roy. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Roy 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 205
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| 12 May 2008 3:03 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roy James. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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Jasper54
Posts: 5349
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 May 2008 10:06 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army, Viet Nam Veteran, Roy James. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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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. |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 May 2008 2:06 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN ROY JAMES USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME ROY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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aoop
Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 13 May 2008 6:26 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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Billboy
Posts: 316
Webster, Fl.
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| 13 May 2008 6:58 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences Go out to Family and Friends of this HERO, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Thank you Sir for your Service. You will be missed but not forgotten, May you rest in Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
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Uffda
Posts: 9218
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 13 May 2008 7:12 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roy James, Army, Viet Nam 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, Roy.
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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herky1
Posts: 51
St. Augustine, Fl
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| 13 May 2008 7:52 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roy James.
If you served in the military, all you have to say is that you served your country with honor. That is enough. Many Americans cannot say that.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God,"
Cigar Bob
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1858
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| 13 May 2008 7:53 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Roy James in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never foreget you Roy we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 13 May 2008 7:55 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, Roy James. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Roy. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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"
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