bosky 
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| 14 Nov 2006 5:40 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Joe Bray. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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mphilemon
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Charlotte NC
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| 14 Nov 2006 7:28 PM |
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God bless you Joe, helping your fellow vet was your passion. You will not be forgotten.......
Standing by in Charlotte........Marc |
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Semper Fi
Charlotte NC
USMC 65-69
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damyankee84
Posts: 132
Greensboro
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| 15 Nov 2006 2:16 AM |
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We can all learn something from Joe, Despite all his hardships he never gave up and never stopped caring. It's men like him that make this country great and I would be honored to ride on this mission.
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Ken "damyankee" Lehman
Nc cager
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Triker-reb
Posts: 242
Albemarle/North Stanly area, North Carolina
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| 15 Nov 2006 10:35 AM |
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Thanks to all who have responded. I have since learned that Joe has a distant Brother in Pa. I don't know if he'll come down for the funeral or not.
We will have plenty of hot coffee, doughnuts and muffins available for all when they get here.
With the weather forcast being unsettled, If anyone wants to trailer in for the ride, I have plenty of room at my place to leave the rigs if you want to ride to the Funeral.Let me know & I'll get you directions to my place.
Thanks all
Ron
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Quote of the Century
"The American Indians found out what happens
when you don't control immigration."
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Triker-reb
Posts: 242
Albemarle/North Stanly area, North Carolina
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| 15 Nov 2006 3:37 PM |
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I just got word that tomorrow after the funeral there will be a covered dish luncheon at the VFW Hall on 24/27 East in Albemarle. Please feel free to come by, bring something or not. There usually is more food than can be eaten and all PGR are invited with the American Legion Riders.
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"The American Indians found out what happens
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GRNPAW
Posts: 594
Fayetteville, NC
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| 15 Nov 2006 5:32 PM |
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Ron,
Thank you in advance for all the work you have put into this mission. Wow - hot coffee, doughnuts, etc... Then hot food.
I also want to urge everyone to use caution when traveling tomorrow. The weather outlook does not look favorable to good riding. I pray that tomorrow God will assign an angle to watch over and ride as copilot with each of you. |
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Tinker
Posts: 78
Hubert, N.C.
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| 15 Nov 2006 6:39 PM |
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| Joe, Thankyou for your honorable service to our country. May God bless those whose lives you have touched and will be affected deeply by their loss. Go rest in peace with the angels and our Lord. They hold a place for you. You will not be forgotten. |
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Tinker Belle
Navy Mom, daughter (in Cuba 5/5/06 to 9/2/06)
Army Mom, son (in Iraq 12/23/05 to 12/12/06)
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adccop
Posts: 2780
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 8:48 PM |
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To Joe Bray, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your service to our Country and service to all veterans. Those that you have served and honored are now preparing your final resting place and place of honor. Ride with the wind and the angels to your well earned rest. Pegs down for an American Patriot and Hero.
To our Brothers and Sisters in North Carolina I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for his loss. Ride safe in honor of this Hero. |
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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CheyenneCowboy
Posts: 424
NC State Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:23 PM |
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| Me, my bike and my car will be there to honor Joe. See everyone at the funeral home. |
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Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez, USAF (Ret)
Army Parent--Kristopher Middleton Michigan NG
Riding in memory of:
My Grandfather: CW4 George S. Burney, Jr.
1919-1973
WWII Veteran, USArmy, Wy National Guard
Cheyenne, Wyoming
LtCol Joseph L. Hart, USAF
Cheyenne/Afton, WY
Laos 25 Feb 1967
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8253
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:28 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran.
May you rest in peace. |
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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.
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Triker-reb
Posts: 242
Albemarle/North Stanly area, North Carolina
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| 15 Nov 2006 10:31 PM |
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This is a labor born of love and respect Grnpaw. I figure one more way to honor Joe's wishes... honor and respect for him by serving the Brethren. That's what he wanted to do. Now we do it for him.
So many kind words of respect and Brothers & Sisters of the PGR braving the weather on top of other personal sacrifices to stand in honor of his service and works for others. I have already recieved donations from a couple of people on Joe's behalf from folks that never had the pleasure of his company.God bless and care for each and every one of our Family of the PGR.
One member who was going to ride tomorrow found out about 6:00 tonight that he couldn't make it tomorrow. He got in his car and drove from Charlotte to Albemarle tonight to pay his respects and bring a donation. Now I ask you..... who else but a true Brother would go that far out of his way to help. I sure was glad to still be at the Funeral home and proud to shake this mans hand.
I visited Father Fitz ( Joe's Priest) today in his office at the church and we talked for a little while about honor and service. Yes, He too had been there and back, a Brother in Arms and is still active now in the reserves. Surprise,,, he'll be doing the service, not in his Robe or Frock but in his Class A's. I asked and received a blessing from him that I now share with everyone who will be traveling or riding tomorrow. Safety and better weather for their journey.
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Rev. Limiter
Posts: 289
Albemarle, NC
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| 16 Nov 2006 5:59 AM |
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Years ago the monsoons were so heavy that our platoon marched half way into a river before we knew it. We made a 180. Getting wet doesn’t bother me…
The LEAST I can do is ride for a tunnel rat (they have my UTMOST respect), but in order to keep harmony in the family, I have promised my wife that I wouldn’t make this ride. She mentioned something about standing water, slick leaves and trying to keep a 700 pound motorcycle up in heavy winds.
My rear pegs are down for you, Joe - rest in peace, brother.
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"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
Will Rogers, 1897-1935
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Daryl
Posts: 726
Phoenix, AZ
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| 16 Nov 2006 10:26 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on these condolences to you and your family. I know that these words won’t bring your loved one back, but be assured, they will not be forgotten. Our brothers & sisters-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. My prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios!
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Starfox
Posts: 448
Johnston County, NC
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| 16 Nov 2006 12:05 PM |
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Joe, I thank you for your service to this country. You will be missed by all of us here in the PGR. May his family find peace at this difficult time.
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Triker-reb
Posts: 242
Albemarle/North Stanly area, North Carolina
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| 19 Nov 2006 9:42 AM |
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Thanks to all who responded to help honor this soldier who passed on to Glory after having such a hard life.
Some who couldn't make the trip sent a check to help with the final expenses, others braved some terrible weather to come out and stand the line. Others offered kind words of support to those of us who knew the pleasure of Joe's company and were aware of how much Joe had given for all of us.Even with the rain and windstorm from the night before, lots of our members left home in early morning storms and rain to be here and stand up for for his last ride.
Our prayers were answered before the Services began. It stopped raining and we had a good dry day for the 35 mile run to the National Cemetary in Salisbury. We had a good number of PGR Bikes, flags and cages for Joe's escort. Led by three American Legion Riders immediately behind the Coach and PGR members just behind.Terry and Lisa Cook and Pam white ( Joe's caregiver and adopted family here) were awestruck by the dedication of our folks who stood up when given the opportunity. Terry couldn't believe that many people cared, now he knows.
Terry sends his personal Thank you to all the men and women who gave their time and expenses to show respect to a dear friend.Along the procession route, Terry saw people stopping their cars, some getting out and standing, some Saluting as we passed and said " Maybe there is hope for this world afterall"!
This shows the scale of appreciation for humanity that makes up our loyal band of PGR members.At the end of the day, we had not only paid homage and respect to a Vet who had left us but had given hope to his small "adopted" family that people DO care.
A very special Thanks to all of you for all you do
Ron Faggart
PGR Rider
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