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Subject: STAND DOWN~Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla.~Oct. 26~06

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PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
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Bonita Springs, FL

Ride Captain





24 Oct 2006 4:04 PM Alert 
jimmyk User is Offline
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Monroe, Michigan Ride Capt.




24 Oct 2006 4:33 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
To the families of
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.
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of yourloved one. You and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.

USMC
Viet Nam Vet
Hotel 2/4 '65
Semper Fi
YOU DONT HAVE TO TRAIN TO BE MISERABLE. YOU HAVE TO TRAIN TO ENDURE MISERY

Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

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TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh



Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

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OLD-Cop User is Offline
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24 Oct 2006 4:21 PM Alert 
We send our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Cpl. Joshau C. Watkins. Standing by in Palm Bay, Fl.
TONY Q User is Offline
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Jacksonville, Florida




24 Oct 2006 5:42 PM Alert 
From my family to yours, our deepest condolences.  Joshua is one of God's soldiers now, my he Rest in Peace.

Standing by in Jacksonville.
bennobles User is Offline
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Halifax, Va - District 3 Ride Captain




24 Oct 2006 6:38 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of this brave young warrior. May God be with you all. May he rest in the peace that he died for.

Semper Fi

Ben Nobles
Sr Ride Captain District 3
Va HOTH Coordinator
Marine Riders



THE NATION WHICH FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN
Drem User is Offline
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Senior Ride Capt
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Cager
Jacksonville, FL




24 Oct 2006 8:28 PM Alert 
A little local news information regarding Cpl. Watkins.
His Mother was on Channel 12 News Monday evening. Talking about her son and the homecoming the family was planning. Yes, his homecoming as he was due home on October 31st.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=67582

This is the article from the Florida Times Union.

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/102406/met_5783013.shtml

Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137


Shadow Dog User is Offline
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Senior Ride Capt. Orlando




24 Oct 2006 8:36 PM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences to Joshua's family and friends.  May God bless this American Hero.  Rest in Peace Brother.

USAF '71 - '75 All Gave Some - Some Gave All
jular2 User is Offline
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Hallandale, Florida




24 Oct 2006 11:08 PM Alert 
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of this fallen HERO

Larry Schneider
Hallandale, Florida
U.S. Army Veteran 1955-1957
Retired Sergeant, Suffolk County N.Y, Police Department
RODinCAGE User is Offline
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Jacksonville, FL




24 Oct 2006 11:43 PM Alert 
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins.

May God strengthen and comfort you in this time.

I believe that all of heaven has already welcomed home Cpl. Watkins.

Now it is time for us to welcome home this American Hero.


Standing by in Jacksonville

"RODinCAGE"
Rod Morrill
Jacksonville, FL
US Army 66-69
Viet Nam 68
flhtci_jim User is Offline
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Poway, CA




25 Oct 2006 6:02 AM Alert 
Our condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Watkins. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Joshua and all of our heroes in Poway, California.

Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981


milktoast User is Offline
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West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL




25 Oct 2006 6:18 AM Alert 
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Joshua Watkins. Thank-You, my fallen hero, for your service to our Country. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII

"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Swanny User is Offline
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25 Oct 2006 10:07 AM Alert 

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this hero.

Standing by in St. Marys Ga.


Rob Swann
USAF, SMSgt
1982 - Present
yamahawg User is Offline
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Franklin, N.C.




25 Oct 2006 10:52 AM Alert 
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins. Standing by in Interlachen.








U.S. Army 1988-1992
~Got lost in Orlando, but found love!~
~Proud of my Lady Firefighter!~
chrisfla User is Offline
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St. Pete, FL




25 Oct 2006 11:42 AM Alert 
My heart goes out to this true patriot's family and friends.

Standing by in St. Pete.

Chris W.
USAEUR 77-79
Bay Area HOG Chapter

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
- George Washington
Twowheeler User is Offline
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Florida PGR Mentor Largo, FL




25 Oct 2006 12:55 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family of Cpl. Joshua Watkins. Thank you Cpl. Watkins; we are in your debt for your brave service to our nation.

USN 1959-1963
drillll User is Offline
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25 Oct 2006 2:03 PM Alert 
Joshua was his mom's  only child. What a sacrifice and how heartbreaking!!!!! Standing by in Jax. with a heavy heart. GOD SPEED !!!! 
CAJUN User is Offline
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25 Oct 2006 3:22 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of this warrior.
Thanks for your service Cpl. Watkins
flaman2u User is Offline
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Merritt Island, Fl Florida Ride Capt.




25 Oct 2006 8:30 PM Alert 
My heart goes out with the deepest symapthy for the friends and family of Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins. May God comfort them in their time of grief.


Tom Rowell
FlaMan
diamondice2000 User is Offline
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Lake Norman NC




26 Oct 2006 9:23 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Watkins. I am so sorry for your loss. Please Know there are SO many who mourn with you. May God comfort you in this time of need. Thank You Joshua, for your brave and courageous service to our country. You will forever be Honored and Remembered. Rest now in God's arms. Standing by Diamondice2000

With Honor and Respect,
Proud Navy Mom
misdirection User is Offline
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Florida Senior Ride/Cage Captain




26 Oct 2006 11:33 AM Alert 
With heavy heart, I thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.

Michelle "misdirection" Lutrzykowski
Florida Senior Ride/Cage Captain
Cell: 727-403-2839


*** If you don't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them.
Daslowpoke User is Offline
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New Port Richey, FL
Senior Ride Captain





26 Oct 2006 4:39 PM Alert 
We are asking our brothers and sisters from the Patriot Guard Riders to stand down at this time.
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

Riding in Memory of:

John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimisticaly pessimistic about life"

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

Jack "jacklok" Loken
"Take Care Ride Safe"
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