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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4676
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 04 Oct 2008 6:38 PM |
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Memorial Mission
Cpl Virgel Hamilton
Dayton, OH
U.S. Marine Corps.
KIA Beirut, Lebanon
Memorial Location:
Butler County Memorial Park
4570 Trenton Oxford Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
18 October 2008@1700hrs – (5:00PM)
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4570+Trenton+Oxford+Road,+Hamilton,+OH+45011&sll=39.485,-84.50306&sspn=0.067303,0.153809&ie=UTF8&ll=39.485346,-84.499905&spn=0.033651,0.076904&z=14&layer=c
Staging:
Butler County Memorial Park
Flagpole on top of the hill
18 October 2008@1630hrs – (4:30PM)
We have been invited by Virgel’s family to attend this Memorial Mission for their son. Cpl. Hamilton who perished along with 240 other heroes when their barracks was attacked while on a peacekeeping mission Beirut, Lebanon in October, 1983.
Clarence CJ Spencer is the assigned Ride Captain. Please follow his instructions. Make sure you bring your 3x5 American Flags.
Bob Woods
Ohio State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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gumijagr
Posts: 1755
Covina, California
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| 05 Oct 2008 11:14 AM |
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| This Man was there when my brother also served in the USMC, my brother survived, while 240 of his fellow servicemen died he defended there position while they retrieved there fellow brothers, He & I will never forget that Day, or Cpl. Virgel Hamilton and these men, The terrible event was overshadowed by the invasion of Grenada that happened at the same time. . . Thank you Cpl. Virgel Hamilton, for Defending this Great Nation In the USMC, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers & Sisters |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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HuprichUSMC
Posts: 29
Northeast, Ohio
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| 05 Oct 2008 12:26 PM |
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| My brother,who was an active duty Marine at the time, was headed to Beruit, but the bombing of the barracks changed everything. I enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 10, 1983. I thought there was a chance that my brother and I could serve together. When I was active duty I had the privilege of serving with Beruit and Grenada vets, and their confidence helped build confidence in the rest of us young Marines. The loss of those Marines and Sailors in Beruit will never be forgotten!! NEVER! Thank you Cpl. Virgel Hamilton, and the rest of your brothers, my brothers, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. |
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When I die, bury me deep, two M-16's beneath my feet.
Two .45's across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best! |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1790
Swanton, Ohio
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| 06 Oct 2008 5:24 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Cpl. Virgel Hamilton.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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Billboy
Posts: 1258
Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:59 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Cpl. Virgel Hamilton, USMC, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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08classic
Posts: 38
Cleveland,Ohio
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| 11 Oct 2008 6:46 PM |
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| Thank You Cpl.Hamilton you will not be forgotten. |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6411
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:43 PM |
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| Thank you, Virgel, for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. You are not and will not be forgotten. You have a remarkable family, and my thoughts and prayers are with them. |
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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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KKruse56
Posts: 89
Toledo
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| 13 Oct 2008 10:47 AM |
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On the 25th year anniversary of your Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedom to Our Great Nation, we remember you and your Fallen Comrades.
Thank you for your Service to a Grateful Nation, and we will never forget your Courage in making our World a safer place.
Thank you and God Bless You !!!
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redds2
Posts: 216
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| 14 Oct 2008 12:05 PM |
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SEMPER FI FOR HE WHO SHEES HIS BLOOD HERE TO DAY SHALL BE MY BROTHER OR SISTER FOR EVER
PROUD MEMBER OF THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS OF PA 006
PROUD MEMBER OF THE BROTHERS OF FLIGHT 93''
MARINE 1964==1968 A==1==9 AND STILL WALKING
REDDS PHILLY PA AN AMERICAN TILL IDIE |
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OhioGumby
Posts: 639
Ohio
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| 17 Oct 2008 10:50 PM |
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I learned a lot about life from Cpl Hamilton's death. He taught me what duty, honor and country mean. He taught me that there are still real heroes in this world who are willing to stand up and do the right thing, no matter what that right thing is. He taught me what it means to love someone or something enough to die for it. He loved our nation and our way of life enough to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve it. He loved me enough to die for my safety and my freedom.
Thank you will never be enough to show my gratitude for everything he has done for me. I'm also thankful to his family for sharing him with me. My life is better because of him.
Semper Fi, Cpl Virgel Dean Hamilton. Your name is as emblazened in my heart as it is inked onto my back. A place in my heart will always belong to you.
And now as I ride for him, he rides with me.
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Terri "Gumby" Monnin
pgrgumby@yahoo.com
It's not what you drive, it's what drives you.
Riding for my heroes:
Cpl Virgel Hamilton
KIA 23 October, 1983 - Beirut, Lebanon - He Gave All
SSG Matt Maupin, my protector, my angel
Born: 13 July, 1983 Died: Known to God
SGT Micah Maupin, my friend, my hero - Presently serving |
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Postal Trucker
Posts: 286
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| 17 Oct 2008 11:25 PM |
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Thank you Virgel for your service, dedication and sacrafice while defending our way of life.
It will be my honor to stand for you and all those Heroes made the ultimate sacrafice. None of you will ever be forgotten.
You are my "Brother in Arms".
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CAN-DO
Posts: 264
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| 20 Oct 2008 3:04 PM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association,
we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of:
Corporal
Viregel Hamilton
United States Marine Corps
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Marine!
Your mission is now complete.
You can stand down and rest in Peace!
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Pete
MGySgt / USMC - Retired (1968 - 1988)
U.S. Marine Riders Association, Inc. (KY, OH, IN)
Treasurer / Communications
www.usmarineriders.com
Member-Marine Corps League
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