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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4113
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 14 May 2008 7:11 PM |
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The family of Sgt Lonnie Calvin Allen Jr, has invited the PGR to a special Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony in remembrance of Sgt Allen of Bellevue, Nebraska. Over 250 Patriot Guard Riders attended Sgt. Allen’s funeral on Memorial Day 2006
The ceremony is On May 25th (Sunday ) at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2704 Victoria Ave, Bellevue Ne. The ceremony starts at 4:00 P.M.
A “Special Flag” that was hand made and given to the family will be on display.
The Allen family has specifically asked for the PGR to attend and join them in celebrating Calvin’s life, and this beautiful garden dedication ceremony.
MEMORIAL HONOR RIDE
FOR
SGT LONNIE CALVIN ALLEN
BELLEVUE NE
( SUNDAY ) MAY25TH 4:00 P.M.
Staging area: The Lied activity Center 2700 Arboretum Dr, Bellevue Ne
Staging time: 3:00, Riders Meeting: 3:15 Clutches out: 3:20.
Ride Information: We will depart, go to a service road (paved ) which parallels Ft Crook Rd, riding 2 up formation go North, and turn west at Post office to enter, and park on the driveway straight across from the church in order to save parking in the church lot for guests.
Flags will be provided---If you have large bike flags, be sure to bring, and ride with them from the staging area to the church. We have been asked to form a flag line surrounding the garden that will be dedicated to Calvin and his family.
I hope that you will take some time out of your holiday schedule to honor this soldier’s sacrifice to our country.
Please monitor the “Memorial Missions” thread for updates and changes:
Contact: Cliff Leach, Past State Captain, vstarrider03@msn.com
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
402.680.7598
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Jasper54
Posts: 5536
Columbus, Ohio
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| 14 May 2008 9:58 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the Allen family as you gather to pay Honor to your loved ones Memory by dedicating this Memorial Garden in his name. |
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1303
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 May 2008 10:49 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Lonnie Calvin Allen Jr.,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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Uffda
Posts: 9432
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 May 2008 11:37 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Lonnie Calvin Allen, Jr. On behalf of a grateful nation, we honor and thank Lonnie for his military service. He is a hero and will never be forgotten.
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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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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 May 2008 8:09 PM |
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| Ride safe and stand tall for this hero who has served our nation honorably. |
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Russ "Slowhand"
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papajonohio
Posts: 866
Swanton, Ohio
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| 23 May 2008 8:42 PM |
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FREEDOM ISN'T FREE
I watched the flag pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
And then he stood at ease...
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square and eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea.
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
I heard the sound of Taps one night,
When everything was still;
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea.
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free. |
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