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cagerbob 
Posts: 6795
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 03 May 2009 1:16 PM |
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Updated 03 May 09 1914 edt S Sturgis (RC)
SFC Mark R. Black, US Army (Ret), LEO, Columbus GA/Ft. Mitchell AL
Please join us as we honor retired SFC Mark R. Black, who passed from this earth in Kirkuk, Iraq on 28 April. He dedicated 20 years of his life to service in the US Army, and also 10 years as a police officer in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be conducted in Columbus, GA with burial at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Visitation Monday May 4, 6:00-8:00 PM Eastern
McMullen Funeral Home
3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA 31907
PGR will provide a flag line for the visitation. Staging will be at the funeral home at 5:30 PM Eastern. Flags will be provided
Funeral services Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 PM Eastern
Stage at McMullen Funeral Home at 12:15 PM Eastern.
We will provide a flag line before the service, then escort the Hero to the burial site at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell AL. Please fly your big flags if you have them available, and if possible bring your flags for the flag line.
RC: Dean "Bassman" Robinson, cell number 334-614-7828
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 6795
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 03 May 2009 1:24 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in peace SFC Mark R. Black. Thank you sir for your service. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 03 May 2009 1:35 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC Mark R. Black, U.S. Army Retired / LEO. SFC Black, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 May 2009 2:06 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mark R. Black. Thank you, sir, for your military and public service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.
Connie M., ret.
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7550
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 03 May 2009 2:33 PM |
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God Bless Mark R. Black, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers & sisters.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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banditbob
Posts: 3893
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2009 2:58 PM |
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| Thank you and God Bless you SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black for your sacrifice to this great Nation of ours. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this US Army/ LEO, Veterans family and friends. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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Sleepyrider
Posts: 38
Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA
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| 03 May 2009 3:07 PM |
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| Thank You SFC (Ret.) Mark R. Black for your service and dedication to our Country. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family in their time of loss. |
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Joey "Sleepy" Aldridge
Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA
joey.aldridge@gmail.com
In Memory of Daddy:
SFC Joseph C. Aldridge Sr. - US Army
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mlmsan
Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 03 May 2009 3:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black, US Army, Veteran/LEO. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2009 3:40 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Veteran/LEO SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black. 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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Stay Low
Posts: 530
Chattahoochee Valley
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| 03 May 2009 3:58 PM |
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Deepest sympathies to the family of SFC Black, along with profound gratitude for his contribution in the service of our country. This man was a true American Hero and will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace, SFC Black. |
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Mike "StayLow" Childree
Dixie Regional Captain
Grateful Civilian, Proud American
"Two main words every PGR leader should know: 'PLEASE' and 'THANKS'..."
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7646
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
FORUM MODERATOR
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| 03 May 2009 5:14 PM |
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BootLady
#34204
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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loehring
Posts: 2288
Asst. State Captain Metro Region Buford, GA
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| 03 May 2009 6:59 PM |
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Thank you SFC (Ret) Black for your service to our country and your community over all these years. It takes a very special person to dedicate their lives to the service of others and you will be missed. May God welcome you with open arms.
To the family of Mark R. Black, may God bless and comfort you in this time of loss. |
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Chip
"Night Sentry"
Ride Safe, Ride Free
Eph. 6:10
678-823-3003
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T-Bone
Posts: 2797
Georgia
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| 03 May 2009 7:03 PM |
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Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SFC Mark R. Black, United States Army Veteran and American Hero................Thank you Sir, for your service to our Country and our Freedom............and We Thank you for your service to the Community you served as a Law Enforcement Officer.........May God Bless and Comfort your family and friends during this difficult time.
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West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
Ga PGR,... Part of It, Proud of It! |
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Wordsmith
Posts: 462
Hogansville,Ga.
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| 03 May 2009 7:08 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SFC. Mark Black (Ret). Thank you for your service and continued dedication in serving our country may you rest in peace with your family free. God Bless
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Todd Moyer
"Wordsmith"
South West Region
Assistant State Captain
Georgia Ride Captain
Orig. Member Date 04/06
The Fallen...
Through Their Memory
They Still Give...
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.
Life is unpredictable, so to try and predict what is ahead is only asking for disappointment. Just live it as we can. Love and love of life will help us be guided in our decisions as we go forward.
Todd Moyer/ 2008
Some may think that an Angel in their life is immortal, but many fail to realize that unchecked emotion can darken an Angel's heart that in the end darkens yours. Realize that what you may think is justified may damage the future. Like a bullet from a gun you cannot call it back.
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 03 May 2009 7:18 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army (ret) veteran, Sgt 1st Class Mark R. Black. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Thank you too for your dedication and commitment to your community as a Columbus police officer. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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wldkat
Posts: 28
Phenix City, AL (Vine Grove, KY)
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| 03 May 2009 8:07 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy for the family and friends of SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black. Thank you Mark for your service to our Country, and the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you and your family. I salute you. |
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Rick S Russell
US Army (Ret) 1973 - 2003
I ride in honor of my best friend and comrade Will Arnold, his daughter SGT Codi Pringle and son in law SSG Jerry Pringle and in memory of SGM Billy V. Rowe and COL Paul Gotowicki, both Viet Nam Vets. |
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Ridley
Posts: 2991
NW GA/NE AL; Pic of our Soldier
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| 03 May 2009 8:10 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to family and friends of SFC Black. We will remain deeply grateful for his service to our country and her freedoms. |
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Pam Blalock
PGR Flagholder
770-655-3008
Patriot Guard Rider - Part of it - Proud of it - No Borders
In each of us two natures are at war - the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose - What we want most to be, we are. Jekyll & Hyde
In Memory:
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
Dale "DragonWing" Duvall
H.K. "Pop" Edwards
Riding in Honor of Specialist Coby Brown, Proudly serving in Afghanistan.
Original Membership 7-20-2006
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SONINLAW
Posts: 282
Ga. Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2009 10:26 PM |
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Mark "Soninlaw" Taylor
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wvhusker
Posts: 6059
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 03 May 2009 11:19 PM |
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SFC (Ret) Black,
Thank you for your willingness, as a military veteran, to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Thank you also, as a member of the law enforcement/EMS family for your commitment to the community to which you served. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, law enforcement/EMS brothers and sisters, all those who appreciate their safety, all who truly appreciate their freedom, and each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders. We are all proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for in both the military and your community. Your missions are now complete. You are truly an American hero and the community to whom you served, and the world in which we live are safer places because of your commitment as a community servant and to freedom itself. 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.
“WVHusker”
Tom & Kelly Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
Kentucky BoD
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 04 May 2009 2:09 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF USA VETERAN (RET) AND COLUMBUS POLICE OFFICER SFC. MARK R. BLACK. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MARK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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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Easy.
Posts: 8424
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 May 2009 3:45 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family of SFC (Ret) Mark R. Black, USA Veteran / LEO, Columbus, GA, 04 MAY 09 / Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 May 2009 5:38 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army Veteran/LEO, (Ret) SFC Mark R. Black, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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WalkingSlack
Posts: 2091
Ride Captain - Newnan GA
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| 04 May 2009 7:22 AM |
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SFC Black thank you so very much for your service and sacrifice to our Nation. America has lost a hero.
To the family of SFC Black. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. |
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Todd Walker
USAF Veteran 1979-1984
There is no wrong way to do the right thing!
"It's all good".....but I still miss him...
For instant notification of Mission updates follow the Georgia RC account on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/GeorgiaPGR_RC
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SClaus
Posts: 541
Snellville, Georgia
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| 04 May 2009 7:44 AM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to a true American Hero. Mark, may you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the thanks of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Rick “Claus” Hyman
Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII and for my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF currently defending our freedom.
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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 04 May 2009 8:27 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Army Veteran SFC Mark Black.
My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
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 for your service.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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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 ~~~~~
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