Tuesday, October 07, 2008 ..:: ALL Forums ::.. Register  Login
Navigation

 Directory Minimize
      

 Mission
Request 		Minimize

Click on the link below to make initial contact with us regarding honor mission requests:

Contact Us

Contact Arlington National Cemetery
      

 Patriot Guard Riders Forum Minimize
Forums > Mission Information > PGR - Archives
Subject: STAND DOWN~Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla.~Oct. 26~06

You are not authorized to post a reply.   
Page 1 of 212 > >>
Author Messages
PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
Posts: 8222
Naples, FL

Ride Captain
23 Oct 2006 4:21 PM Alert 
STAND DOWN   UPDATED 10/26/06 1730 HRS CST

We are asking our brothers and sisters from the Patriot Guard to stand down on this.
 
Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins will arrive in Jacksonville this evening. There will be a wake tomorrow morning followed by a memorial service for family and friends tomorrow afternoon.
We thank all of you for standing at the ready and ask that you hold Cpl. Watkins, his family, and his friends in you prayers.
 
Godspeed Cpl. Watkins, Godspeed.
 
John Minch (aka slowpoke)
Florida Senior Ride Captain



IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1069-06
October 23, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth, 20, of Chelsea, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Elrod, 20, of Salisbury, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Manoukian, 22, of Lathrup Village, Mich.
Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla.
These Marines died Oct. 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Collinsworth, Elrod and Manoukian were assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Watkins was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For further information about these Marines, please call the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at (910) 451-9033
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland



Standing the Flagline...

In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.

~Ayn Rand
talk2e User is Offline
Posts: 941
Deltona, FL
23 Oct 2006 4:25 PM Alert 
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of this fine American Hero. Rest easy Marine. Mission complete, job well done. Standing by in Deltona...
MSgt USMC (Ret) 1981-2007
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas

Forums > Patriot Guard Riders - National > Red, White, and Blue Book


Florida Calendar
pulpwood User is Offline
Posts: 318
Jacksonville, FL
23 Oct 2006 4:45 PM Alert 
My sincerest condolences to the family. Thank you, Cpl Watkins, for your sacrifice for our freedom.

Standing by in Jacksonville.
Pulpwood
Jerry Randall
Jacksonville, FL
PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
Posts: 8222
Naples, FL

Ride Captain
23 Oct 2006 4:56 PM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.

May you rest in peace.
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland



Standing the Flagline...

In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.

~Ayn Rand
bosky User is Offline
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
23 Oct 2006 5:08 PM Alert 
my deepest condolences to the family of Joshua Watkins. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Drem User is Offline
Posts: 1855
Senior Ride Capt
NE FL HOTH Rep
National Support/Admin
Cager
Jacksonville, FL
23 Oct 2006 5:14 PM Alert 
My thought and prayers go out to Cpl. Watkins, his family friends and his fellow heroes.
Looking skyward, THANK YOU Cpl. Watkins. Standing by in Jacksonville.
Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137
seanpost User is Offline
Posts: 918
Deltona, FL
23 Oct 2006 5:35 PM Alert 
RIP Cpl. Watkins. Standing by in Deltona.
"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION" - PGR member Ancient1
yepper User is Offline
Posts: 524
Palm Coast, FL
23 Oct 2006 6:12 PM Alert 
Cpl. Watkins family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Standing by in Palm Coast.
Ride Safe,
Rick Hinton
yepper@patriotguard.org
Florida MIAP

AL 120 AMVET 113

Florida HOTH Newsletter
Florida HOTH Calendar
mailman User is Offline
Posts: 12764
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
23 Oct 2006 6:28 PM Alert 
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Joshua C. Watkins. Rest In Peace Marine.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
sig22 User is Offline
Posts: 2988
New Port Richey, Fl

Senior Ride Captain

FL State Captain-Retired




23 Oct 2006 8:05 PM Alert 

I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins.  
May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Joshua......Godspeed......

 
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008

PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"

PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"

PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
sneakysnake User is Offline
Posts: 4322
Panama City, Fl.
23 Oct 2006 8:31 PM Alert 
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to the family & friends of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins. You all will remain in our thoughts & prayers.
Animals

James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
NoNo User is Offline
Posts: 380
West Fargo, ND
23 Oct 2006 8:35 PM Alert 
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Cpl Watkins, My most sincere condolences to his family.
Joshua "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.

Dave
Dave


We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.

Sir Winston Churchill


Forums > Patriot Guard Riders - National...Red, White & Blue Book
WWH40 User is Offline
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
23 Oct 2006 9:35 PM Alert 

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua C. Wathins. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.

Standing by in Jacksonville

Bill
USAF Veteran 1958-1962
Jacksonville, Fl.
Daslowpoke User is Offline
Posts: 1203

New Port Richey, FL

Senior
Ride Captain
24 Oct 2006 2:43 AM Alert 

Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go to all who love Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins. I pray that God will comfort all of them in the way that only He can.
Rest easy now Cpl. Watkins, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
A grateful nation weeps...
 

We will be working on making contact with the Marine Corps CACO today.
Riding in Memory of:

John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"

Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"

Jack "jacklok" Loken
"Take Care Ride Safe"
Wayne18 User is Offline
Posts: 593
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
24 Oct 2006 4:16 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins. Semper Fi, Marine. Rest easy.
Standing by in Interlachen
Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
North Central
Area Rep
robjonrik User is Offline
Posts: 1
SE GA
24 Oct 2006 6:45 AM Alert 
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joshua C. Watkins.

Standing by in Saint Marys GA
Rob Ricker
Proud Father of 1stLT Lee Ricker USAF
johnden User is Offline
Posts: 631
Deltona, FL
24 Oct 2006 6:52 AM Alert 
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Cpl Watkins. An American Hero who will always be remembered as making the ultimate sacrafice for his country. Rest in peace Joshua.
The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. ~Thomas Campbell

Proud Step-Dad of Josh, 3rd Infantry Div "Rock of the Marne"

John, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)
borntoride User is Offline
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
24 Oct 2006 7:15 AM Alert 
God Bless You Cpl Joshua C. Watkins, Thank you for fighting for our freedom in America we would be lost with out you, God Bless Your Family and Friends, Please Rest In Peace.





rmcpeek User is Offline
Posts: 236
Pittsburgh, PA.
24 Oct 2006 8:43 AM Alert 
My condolances to the family and friends of Cpl. Watkins. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
US Army 1987 - 1995
Whistler User is Offline
Posts: 178
Boynton Beach,Fl.




24 Oct 2006 8:49 AM Alert 
In deepest sorrow; my condolences and support to the family, comrades and friends of Joshua.
Rich Little; 51st Sig Det.,8th U.S.Army, Korea '55-'58
"If you don't support the mission, you don't support the troops; you are enabling their enemies."
Riggsville User is Offline
Posts: 93
North Fla. Ride Captain ~ Jacksonville, Fla.
24 Oct 2006 9:04 AM Alert 

Rest in Peace Faithful Solider...

You will be missed.  May your life of service to others be an example to all of us.

<_________________________> Thoughts and Prayers for your family and friends.



Standing by in Jacksonville,
Gary
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat...I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
SFC Paul R. Smith ~ Medal of Honor

Gary "Gee Are" Riggs
WO - US Army Aviator UH-1
'73-'87
ac57 User is Offline
Posts: 1546
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia




24 Oct 2006 9:33 AM Alert 
Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua Watkins . His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten . God Bless
AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321




Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
Ruffrider99 User is Offline
Posts: 41
Jacksonville FL
24 Oct 2006 11:17 AM Alert 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young man and his family. Standing by in Jacksonville.
Jeff 99 RSV
Jacksonville FL

"May God bless those brave men and women that paid the ultimate price so that we may enjoy our freedom"
ndtazman User is Offline
Posts: 369
Grand Forks, North Dakota.




24 Oct 2006 11:26 AM Alert 
God bless another Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Thank you for your service Cpl Watkins. You will not be forgotten for your sacrifice protecting the USA and our Freedoms. Rest in Peace soldier.
Bruce Burgess. Grand Forks, ND Co-Ride Captain
wvhusker User is Offline
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
24 Oct 2006 12:27 PM Alert 
CPL Watkins,

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.


WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
"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
You are not authorized to post a reply.
Page 1 of 212 > >>
Forums > Mission Information > PGR - Archives > STAND DOWN~Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla.~Oct. 26~06


ActiveForums 3.6
      

Copyright © 2005-2008 by Patriot Guard Riders   Terms Of Use  Privacy Statement