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Big rock 
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Forum Moderator, Belvidere, Illinois. RC
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| 09 May 2008 6:07 AM |
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MEMORIAL MISSION
The Patriot Guard will be honoring CPL Robert D. Roberts at a Memorial Mission on 17 May 08.
CPL Roberts was KIA prior to the formation of the PGR and out of respect and gratitude; we will be presenting the family with a PGR Plaque honoring him for his service to a grateful nation. The Blue Star Mothers of Western NC will be presenting them with the Gold Star Banner.
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Please view and sign the guestbook at www.baldwinfairchildfuneral.com.
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 we have the honor of presenting a PGR Plaque to CPL Roberts’ parents, Chuck and Joann Norman. His sister Tashauna and brother Chris will also be present. We will be making the presentation at the Norman’s restaurant – The Fletcher House at 4055 Hendersonville Rd., Fletcher, NC.
Staging will begin at 1300 in the Pizza Hut/Carolina Furniture parking lot at 2617 Hendersonville Rd., Arden, NC (Asheville Highway –depending on the direction one is coming from). Directions to this location vary but the most simple – for those traveling by way of Interstate 26, is to exit at Airport Rd. (Highway 280) and go East – away from the airport – approx. 2 miles to Hendersonville Rd. There is a Tijuana Junction Restaurant to the left at the intersection. Turn right and travel about 1 to 2 miles. The Pizza Hut/Carolina Furniture parking lot will be on the right side of the road.
There will be a short ride briefing - KSU no later than 1345. We will turn right out of the parking area and travel about two miles to the Fletcher House on the right. The restaurant has a gravel parking lot and even though it has been packed down it can still be a bit tricky. Bring a kickstand pad if you have one.
The PGR will present the plaque and the Blue Star Mothers will present a Gold Star Banner. It would be a nice gesture if all who can would stay after the presentation and enjoy some of the wonderful country style home cooking served by the Fletcher House. Please bring your 3x5 flags for the ride to the restaurant. I have invited Chapter 14 of the Disabled American Veterans and the Swannanoa HOG chapter to join the PGR and the Blue Star Mothers in this mission.
Ken Worthen will serve as Ride Captain and will be the point of contact. 828-243-2099
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Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe Cook
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"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
Rocky
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste." Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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Lionheart
Posts: 27
Hendersonville, NC Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 8:03 AM |
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| Cpl. Robert "Bobby" D. Roberts, age 21, was a graduate of Seminole High School in Winter Park, Fla. He worked as a trim carpenter before joining the United States Army and became a Tank Gunner. His life was cut short on 22 November 2003 during a night mission in Baghdad, Iraq. There was a guest book set up to sign at: http://www.legacy.com/OrlandoSentinel/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=1656539
Cpl. Roberts, thank you for your outstanding service, you have done your job well and served your country proudly. You may stand down now knowing your watch is covered. Rest in Peace my brother, rest in peace.
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to Chuck and Joann Norman, Cpl. Roberts parents and to his wife Jillian and young son Jacob and to his sister Tashauna and brother, Marine Lance Cpl. Chris Roberts and his Grandmothers. Be assured Robert was a True American Hero and will always be remembered.
My condolences to the friends of Cpl. Roberts. He is not gone as long as his memory remains in your hearts and minds.
"...Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
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Ken "Lionheart" Worthen
USAF 1991 - 1997 - DAV
"... I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of Freedom."
Yours, Very Sincerely and Respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
21 November 1864
(from his letter to Mrs. Bixby)
"I expect to pass through the world but once, any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet
"And when I get to Heaven, St. Peter I will tell...
'Just another soldier reporting, Sir, I've already done my time in Hell." |
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bkrbill
Posts: 704
Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 09 May 2008 8:08 AM |
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My respects and condolences to the family of CPL. Roberts. Know that he is a True American Hero and as such will be remembered. CPL. Roberts, thank you for your service. We mourn your sacrifice with your family and friends.
Standing by in Sherrills Ford to honor CPL. Roberts and his family. My thanks to Ken and to the Blue Star Mothers of Western North Carolina for making this memorial mission possible. |
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC State Captain
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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sdfraser
Posts: 166
Watauga County, North Carolina
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| 09 May 2008 11:48 AM |
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Many thanks to you for your service and your sacrifice, Cpl Roberts. May you rest forever in the arms of the Angel.
For your family and friends, I pray for peace and comfort. I do know that we never recover from the loss of a loved one, however, God's Grace and the Holy Spirit are our encouragement in all the troubles of life and death. Be encouraged by remembering that your Hero is loved and cherished by all of us in this free nation; it was his sacrifice and that of others like him who ensure our freedom. |
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Suz
Standing in memory of:
James Lee Dodd, Sr. USA, Post WWI
James Lee Dodd, Jr. USAAF, WWII, Korea
Ward Franklin Fraser, 1960-1998
and in honor of:
Ira Mundy Dodd, US Maritime Service and USA, WWII
Michael Mundy Fraser, USMC, 2008 |
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Katslair
Posts: 21
Flat Rock, NC
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| 09 May 2008 12:08 PM |
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My deepest condolences go out to Chuck & Joann Norman, parents, Jillian, wife, Jacob, son, Tashauna, sister, and Marine Lance Cpl Chris Roberts, brother, his grandmothers, and to the friends of CPL Robert D. Roberts. May God lift up your spirits on the wings of eagles and fly you up to greater heights. May you stand proud to have shared his life and for the ultimate sacrifice he has made to this great nation. He will not be forgotten…
CPL Robert D. Roberts, Thank you for your service and your personal sacrifice for this country and for the Freedoms I cherish daily. This American Patriot honors and respects each and every serviceman and service woman that has or will ever serve…I will never forget!
Our Hearts and Spirits fly high in your memory, Bobby…Hear the Rumble…
Standing by in Flat Rock…
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Forever Free
In The Wind,
Kat
Vietnam Era Veteran’s Wife
Riding in Memory of...
My Great Uncle, Dudley Brown Ramsey, U.S. Army WWI & WWII, Purple Heart
My Uncle, LD Varner, US Army Korean War
My Uncle, Wayne J. Leatherwood, U.S. Army WWII
My Father-In-Law, George W. Jennings, U.S. Navy WWII
Albert Wayne Sherlin aka "Redman"
Randall Bouvet
"If Tears could Build A Stairway & Memories A Lane,
I'd Walk right up to Heaven & Bring you Home Again."
Riding in Honor of...
My Brother, Keith, U.S. Navy Vietnam
My Husband, Richard, U.S. Navy Vietnam Era
All my Military Defenders & their families
Loyalty above all else, except Honor... |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4110
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2008 1:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Robert D. Roberts, U.S. Army / OIF. Cpl. Roberts, 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.
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WolfRider
Posts: 322
Fletcher, NC
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| 11 May 2008 5:33 PM |
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| Cple Roberts you have given all for your country and family. Thank you for your service--I will be there with flags flying to honor you and your family. |
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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
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1500
Lexington, NC
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| 12 May 2008 9:39 AM |
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Cpl Robert D. Roberts earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your son - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Landmine
Posts: 355
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 12 May 2008 10:17 AM |
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US Army Corporal Robert D Roberts, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to keep this great nation free. You ARE a TRUE AMERICAN HERO, and we will NEVER FORGET. May our good Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, continue to hold you in his loving arms and continue to comfort your family.
SEMPER FIDELIS, SOLDIER,
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John 'Landmine' Collins
USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stonger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 130
Bremen, GA
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| 12 May 2008 11:34 PM |
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Thank you Cpl Robert D. Roberts for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Roberts. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifice nor that of your family.
Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA.
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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Uffda
Posts: 8109
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
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| 14 May 2008 10:52 AM |
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To the family and friends of Cpl Robert D. Roberts, 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, Robert.
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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badbikerdude
Posts: 33
Swannanoa, North Carolina
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| 14 May 2008 10:16 PM |
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| Duty, Honor, Country……Corporal Roberts embodied the best of the best. We, his brothers and sisters are left to honor his memory and to insure that his sacrifice is never forgotten, that his family knows that their loss is our loss and America’s loss as well. May our Lord wrap each of you in his loving arms as you move forward in the future and may you always know that your son, husband and father is an American Hero. God Bless each of you today and in all your days! |
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Vietnam Veteran '69 - '70 USAF
"FREEDOM ISN'T FREE - Some Gave Some and Some Gave All" God Bless Our Veteran's! |
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Grandude
Posts: 197
Oak Island, NC
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| 16 May 2008 5:55 AM |
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Cpl Robert D. Roberts
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. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica Cpl Ryan Miler PFC Nathaniel Givens PFC Cory Kosters SGT Ryan Green PFC Alan Austin LCPL Mathew Mendlicott Sgt Lance O. Eakes and all other fallen heros |
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Rickblues1
Posts: 28
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| 16 May 2008 4:47 PM |
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Our thought and Prayers are with the family and friends of this Hero Cpl Robert D. Roberts. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Our respect and thanks go to Cpl Robert D. Roberts for his service to our country. We are proud to ride for Cpl Roberts
Keith and Linda Campbell
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 926
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 May 2008 10:53 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Robert D. Roberts,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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