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Sgt. James E. Williams, Marine, Vietnam Vet, 01 Sep't. '06, Kerman, CA.
Sgt. James E. Williams finally succumbed to the physical devastation he suffered from his time in Vietnam. He was 100% disabeled from "toxic herbicide exposure" and had cancer at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and family, who will miss him greatly, but know that he will suffer no more pain. He also leaves a Brotherhood of American Legion Riders who have asked for Patriot Guard Rider support to escort him to his final resting place. Kerman is a small town with limited resources, yet they have pulled together a Color Guard and a Bugeler. Some of the ALR have ridden Missions with us before and came to Charlie's Homecoming to lend support and make this special request. The family is actively seeking our participation as well.
Make time if you can this Friday for one more Marine who didn't get a Homecoming like Charlie did. It will be very appreciated.
Meet-up Friday 09/01/2006 no later than 0845/ KSU @0900:
The Fastrip Market
432 S. Madera Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
On the Southern end of Fresno take the WEST Hwy 180 exit off of Hwy 99 from either the North or the South. Hwy 180 is also called W. Whitesbridge Rd. in town. When you get to Kerman, turn LEFT on Madera Ave, you will see the Fastrip Market on the LEFT hand side of the road.
The ride will proceed from there to escort Sgt. Williams to the Fresno Memorial Gardens at Hwy 180 and Cornelia Ave. There will be a short Memorial Service for him there.
Ride Captain: Helldog
559-452-0175, home phone
Thanks,
Joe
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m60grunt
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:14 AM |
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My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of SGT James E. Williams, i am also a VN vet and i am from Fresno but curently living in Texas since i retired from the Marine Corps but i try to pay alot of attention to what is going on back home.
We all lost a hero and we will miss him tremendously, i do wish i could make this mission with all of yall but it is not possible at this time.
God bless you Sgt James E. Williams.
m60grunt
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Bob Atkins
USMC MSGT
Retired
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:55 AM |
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| Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of James Williams. God bless you all. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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boomer396
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Southeast of disorder - So Cal.
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| 29 Aug 2006 8:33 AM |
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Thank You SGT. Williams for your selfless contribution to our freedom. Peace be with your family and rest in peace you good soldier...Welcome home, your mission is complete. Enjoy paradise.
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garlicindian
Posts: 52
South Bay Ride Captain
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| 29 Aug 2006 11:05 AM |
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Vietnam vet~SGT.James E. Williams... May Gob Bless and may you now find comfort.. Thank you for all that you have done for your country...you will not be forgotten brother...
gigs/ Helldog... if everything goes smoothly Thursday, I'll see you Friday morning at the Market...!! |
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ROJ
Posts: 215
Long Beach, California
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| 29 Aug 2006 12:10 PM |
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. James Williams. May you find comfort in these trying times, for he is truly an American hero! Sgt. Williams, stand down for your mission is complete and your service to this great Country is truly appreciated. Rest in peace forever.
Royal Jester
HOG SCRC JOW FMRC PGR
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Royal Jester
HOG SCRC JOW FMRC
PGR #2694
United States Army "Big Red 1"
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4id_vet
Posts: 24
Salida, Ca
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| 29 Aug 2006 2:00 PM |
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| For SGT Williams, Any defender of this country is a Brother In Arms, just like the family and friends he left behind, I'll be there! "Today SGT Williams I ride for you." |
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For all Defenders of this Nation, many roads they have traveled, the least we can do is make certain their last journey on this land they protected,is not alone! |
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Cerberus27
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Modesto, California
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:42 PM |
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| Thank you, brother and farewell. I'll be there. |
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"The Father wrote the end of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." |
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usmc_dad
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Asst State Captain, Central CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:44 PM |
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The irony within the passing of one brother on the heels of the homecoming of another brings a tear to my eyes and a lump in my throat. My family mourns the loss.
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Have Flag, Will Fly
Have Wheels, Will Travel
Have Son, Carries S.A.W.
GrandPa, Suez 1956, Dad, Beirut 1983, Son Iraq 2006, 2007. Three Generations of Warriors in one lodge. Hau Hoka Hey Ya
1/1/1., USMC
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jif48
Posts: 402
Marysville Ohio
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:06 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all those dear to James. I will be
there in spirit with our California family.
SGT.James E. Williams...a late welcome home brother. As God holds
you close now, rest easy.
Butch
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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brownclan13
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Oceanside, CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:24 PM |
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Stand Down SGT. Williams...Your mission is complete and it is time for you to rest. I and my family are eternally grateful for all you have done and sacrificed for us and our country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. I will be riding this mission with you in Spirit. God Bless This Hero!
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Helldog
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Fresno, CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:48 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. James Williams, thank you for giving us the opportunity to share in honoring this fallen warrior/soldier. I wish I could have been there with my flags flying and my hand pressed over my heart to salute his service when he returned home from Nam. Now, I will pay respects for that I did not do before.
Garlicindian, 4id_vet, and Cerberus27; I look forward to meeting you and riding this Mission of Honor together.
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Helldog
Sisters of Scota WMC
American Legion Post 509 Auxiliary |
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Doc Bart
Posts: 41
Sanger, CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 9:41 PM |
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| Rest now my brother. Rest. |
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Doc Bart
USN (FMF PAC 8404) Corpsman 72-80
"Good night Chesty Puller, wherever you are!"
Semper Fi
Okie by Birth
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 779
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 29 Aug 2006 11:17 PM |
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There was a time when our Heros were just dumped on the tarmac to fend for them selves. No bands no parades just cat calls and spittal.
Finaly, now we have a chance to right some of these indignaties. It will be my honor to be there, riding tall, flags flying, and hopefully give this hero the respect he so dearly deserves.
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
There are a thousand things I'de rather do.
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agmanhunts
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Bakersfield, CA
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| 30 Aug 2006 12:25 AM |
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| It is out of respect that I will be there. Thanks to you and your family for what you have done for me and my family. |
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Eric Eyraud
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bhopper1
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Sacramento Ca
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| 30 Aug 2006 10:05 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SGT.James E. Williams. I pray you find peace.
Thank you SGT. Williams for your heroic duty for our country and families. Welcome home, you will not be forgotten.
Staging area and info for Sacramento/surrounding area folks that want to ride down as a group is:
Friday 09/01/2006 - Ride Captain is Cal "SGT. MAJOR" Falkner....Helldog is mission Captain and will take over once you reach Kerman.
Go “KSU” from Elk Grove Harley at 0500 to make the 3:09 trip to Kerman. Add a 15-minute safety stop in Modesto and Merced this will get us at the meeting place (Fastrip) at about 0840. “KSU” at the Fastrip store is 0900 giving us a 20-minute “fudge” factor. 147 miles to Kerman.
Please be fueled and ready to roll at 0500 (5:00 a.m.) ....this will be a long trip, please be prepared with water and needed items. Weather is scheduled to be sunny at 99 degrees.
Thanks for your support, ride safe brothers and sisters...."b"
Elk Grove Harley link
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Brian Hopper
Dist. 6 V.P. American Legion Riders
http://xyz.home.comcast.net/
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PGR Member #2521
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Scooter
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Modesto, CA
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| 30 Aug 2006 10:19 AM |
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Thank you SGT. Williams. My condolences to the family and friends.
I will do my best to be there.
Brian I'll meet you guys in Modesto.
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RingLord
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Lancaster, CA
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:40 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Williams. I won't be able to be there for you in person but I'll be there in spirit.
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media
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| 30 Aug 2006 8:38 PM |
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| My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and community of SGT James E. Williams. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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conjon
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NY & SoCal - Palm Springs area
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| 30 Aug 2006 10:21 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy & condolences to the family & Friends of Sgt. James E. Williams, a true American Hero. Rest easy now soldier, your mission is complete. Thank you for your service, I will be there in spirit and you will be in my prayers. Welcome Home Brother. |
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conjon
USAF 64-68
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country"~~~~ JFK
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GoldwaterRep
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| 30 Aug 2006 11:35 PM |
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To the family and friends of SGT. James E. Williams I offer my sincere condolences.
Previous reports in these forums about the disrespect experienced by returning Vietnam VETS reminds me of similar events described by my brothers during and after their time in the service. I am glad to say that I always demonstrated respect for our service men and women. However, I am sorry to say, I wish I had been wise enough to have done more. It is late, but never too late . . . . . Thank you, SGT. James E. Williams, for your service to our country. May God bless and comfort your family.
I am sad to not be able to attend this mission. Work . . . that awful word . . . requires my attention. However, I will be there with the PGR in spirit.
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Russr1
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Nassau County, LI
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| 31 Aug 2006 5:10 AM |
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Thank you for serving our country Sgt Williams. My condolences to your family and friends,
Rest in peace. |
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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Helldog
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Fresno, CA
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| 31 Aug 2006 7:31 AM |
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The spirit of the PGR is amazing; your words are moving, and your actions speak louder than your words. Some of you ride from so far to raise up your flags and deliver your salute as James passes on his final earthbound journey. It will be a privilage to ride with you all this Friday to honor our fallen Warrior.
Commander Mitch Didway of American Legion Post 355 in Kerman, and the American Legion Riders has invited us to follow their group back to Kerman after the graveside service. It's about a 6 mile ride, back the way we came in on West Hwy 180. The Lion's Club is having Picnic/BBQ and keg beer in the Park and we are welcome to join them. Some of the American Legion Riders are also PGR members and it would be a good time to"R & R" before heading safely home. |
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Jihadgene
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Central California
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| 31 Aug 2006 8:41 AM |
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Thank you Sgt James E. Williams. You are loved and will be remembered with honor. Thanks to all who can attend this service for a soldier that war eventually claimed.
Regretfully my work commitments keep me in Hanford. I know the PGR, with HellDog's leadership, will do it right for Sgt. Williams. |
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US Army MP, 2nd ID Camp Pelham (FIDO!), 7th ID Planet Ord (Bayonet's Best), 25th ID Schofield/Kahuku's (Tropic Lightning). "Of the troops and for the troops!"...the MP motto stays with me, years later, through the PGR and Soldiers Angels. I am for the troops! Love without action is nothing. Get involved!
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lemoore
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Sonoma, CA
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| 31 Aug 2006 1:32 PM |
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God bless you and your family Sgt Williams. Another of our Greatest Americans has left this world for a better place.
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend because of work requirements. But I will be there in spirit and will say a prayer for you and your family. |
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Larry
Vietnam Veteran 1969-1971, Three Tours
"The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country"
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