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Uffda 
Posts: 8110
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 08 May 2008 11:48 AM |
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Pvt. John Phelan, USA, Memorial Flag Presentation, Warrenville, IL 26 MAY 08
The Warrenville VFW will hold their Memorial Day Honor Ceremony at the gravesite of Pvt. John Phelan, USA on 26 May 2008. Pvt. Phelan was a Vietnam-era veteran who was killed in a traffic accident in the mid-1980s and whose brother Rick is a PGR Road Captain. The family has invited the PGR to participate in the honor ceremony, with full approval of the VFW.
***** MISSION DETAIL *****
Staging Location:
The parking lot near the Warrenville War Memorial
Warren Ave. & Manning
(just southwest of the intersection of IL-56 and Batavia
Staging Time:
1030 (10:30 AM)
Mission[/b] Brief:
1045 (10:45 AM)
Initial ceremony:
Including the reading of names:
1100 (11:00 AM)
After the initial ceremony we will ride to the cemetery, less than a mile away, located at Warrenville and Curtis Roads, to form a flag line. Other participants will walk, giving us ample time to get set up. The entire ceremony will likely last an hour.
R/C Team:
Rick "Paintjob" Phelan 630-669-4544 RPhelan30W@aol.com
John "Coastie" Kopeck 630-400-3055 jtkopeck@aol.com
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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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vukf
Posts: 344
ASRC Illinois BSS
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| 08 May 2008 1:29 PM |
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| Rest in Peace Pvt. John Phelan, thank you for your service. My thoughts are with your family on this day. |
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VUK
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; (William Shakespeare Henry V);
And to paraphrase......he who stands with me this day shall be my brother. |
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Old Coastie
Posts: 328
Wayne, Illinois
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| 08 May 2008 7:32 PM |
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Thank you to John Phelan for your service to our country. Thank you to Rick Phelan for your continued service via the PGR. And thank you to John's daughters for participating in this honor ceremony for your dad. It will be our honor to surround you with a circle of comfort on this day.
Respectfully,
Coastie
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 1:46 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pvt. John Phelan, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Era Veteran. Pvt. Phelan, 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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good hands
Posts: 81
Naperville
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| 12 May 2008 2:57 PM |
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My condolences to Rick, the family and friends of Pvt John Phelan. We are thankful for John's service to our country. It will be my honor to stand with my brother Rick for his brother John as I know they would stand for me. Thank you Rick for your dedication to never let us forget those who stood for us.
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Doug Askren
US Army 1970-1972
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Uffda
Posts: 8110
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 May 2008 10:54 AM |
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To the family and friends of Pvt. John Phelan, may God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.
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 |
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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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Sr Hog
Posts: 135
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| 16 May 2008 11:44 AM |
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Rick
Due to other missions we will not be able to attend this Memorial for your brother. You know Brenda and I will be with you in spirit on this day your brother is Honored. God Bless You Pvt. John Phelan. May You Rest In Peace, knowing you will never be forgotten.
Dave & Brenda |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 926
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 May 2008 10:59 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. John Phelan,Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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ranger rick
Posts: 176
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 16 May 2008 11:56 PM |
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| My condolences for Pvt. John Phelan, Rick, I'll be attending another mission today, but at 11:00 Am I'll take a time out to pray and give thanks to your brother for making this country what it is today. FREE. My thoughts will be with you and your family on this day. Rest in Peace John, What you have done for this country will Never be Forgotten ! |
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Richard J. Gandy------ PGR#66935.......
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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