cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 15 Nov 2006 6:23 AM |
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We have a mission. Just a short time ago I was notified of a request made by
the wife of a veteran who recently passed... Stating that she and her family
would be honored to have the PGR appear and stand for her husband.
Simple mission, no ride or escort, see info below...
For: Captain Ed Davis, Vietnam Vet/POW ... Lititz, PA
When: Friday 11/17/06 ... 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA
What: Stationary Mission, bring 3x5 American Flags, We will create and
stand an Honor Line outside the
funeral home.
Thanks,
Don Bright
PGR PA State Captain
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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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MJB54
Posts: 7
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| 15 Nov 2006 6:52 AM |
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I have emailed waitaminit to say I can be in Lititz on Friday for this mission. My first opportunity to participate in honoring a veteran as a member of PGR. Heartfelt condolences to the family of Captain Davis. My dad, a WWII USMC vet, is standing by on the welcoming committee on the other side, I'm sure.
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Ripley6
Posts: 137
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:18 AM |
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Mt deepest condolences to the Davis family and friends... I just watched the video interview on the WGAL website and Capt. Davis's ordeal and outlook on life is incredible. Truly an American Hero.
I urge every PGR to check that interview out, Captain, U.S.Navy, Academy Graduate, Fighter Pilot, Shot down in '65, repatriated in '73... POW 7 1/2 years in the 'Hanoi Hilton' and more...
I Thank the Davis family for the priviledge to Stand in Honor and Respect of Captain Ed Davis...
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Richard E. Marcks II >Ripley6<
State Captain - Pennsylvania
Sgt. at Arms, Riff-Raff-Riders
Sgt. U.S.Army 'Ranger' 67/69 RVN
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unionff428
Posts: 194
Harrisburg Pa.
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:18 AM |
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To the Family & Friends of Capt. Davis, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of this great American Hero.
Captain Davis, you have my utmost respect and admiration for your service to our country. I was not old enough to serve when you were shot down over Vietnam. Learning that you spent 7.5 years as a POW and watching a replay of your interview of the experience, I truly wish I would have known you personally. I wonder what your captors thought when the pup you adopted turned up gone also. You never gave up. Thank you Captain Davis, you will Never Be Forgotten.
Steve Vassar
Central Pa. Chapter
Wind & Fire MC
Harrisburg Firefighters
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:31 AM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Ed Davis. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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"Mixster"
Posts: 616
Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:48 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Davis family and thank you Captain for your service. Men like you is what this country is all about RIP. |
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Mickey Finn >Mixster<
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borntoride
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:12 AM |
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| God Bless You Captain Ed Davis, Thank you for fighting for our freedom in America we would be lost with out you, God Bless your Family and Friends, You are a Hero, Please Rest in Peace. |
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hollywood68
Posts: 736
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:50 AM |
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Thank you for your service. My condolances to the family of Captain Ed Davis. A true American Hero.
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USAF - 68-72
Western PA - Ride Captain
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CE1SeaBee
Posts: 145
Stewartstown, PA. PA Assistant State Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 10:07 AM |
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To the family and friends of Captain Ed Davis,
I was there, but not with you.
I felt your pain, but could not share with you.
I came home, but not with you.
I WILL STAND FOR YOU AND THIS TIME I WILL BE WITH YOU!
Rest easy sir, your mission is done. God has a place reserved for you sitting on the right hand of our Lord and Savior. May your family and friends never forget that you where and will always remain an American Hero and patriot. Your memory will not fade as long as I have the watch. |
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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, IT WAS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY THE VETERANS.
IN MEMORY OF SSGT KENNETH D KRALICK KIA 16DEC67 TAY NINH RSVN PANEL 32E 011
Tim Young
CE1 SEABEE USN 1971-1977 MCB23
Retired Baltimore County MD Police Officer
PGR 45377 07JUL06
PA ASC East
Honorary MD Ride Captain
717.993.6962
" NEVER FORGET, SERVICE, SACRIFICE, HONOR " |
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wingone
Posts: 318
erie, pa
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| 15 Nov 2006 11:00 AM |
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Prayers and Condolences go out to the Family and Freinds of Captain Ed Davis in their time of need.
May God be with you Sir rest in peace. |
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Frank Dinger
NW Pa Sr. RC Reg.1
USAF Dad |
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mailman
Posts: 12057
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 11:05 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Captain Ed Davis. Sir, 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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rgetch
Posts: 246
Bradford, Pa
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| 15 Nov 2006 11:32 AM |
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Rest in peace CPT Davis. You will not be forgotten. Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Richard
Bradford, PA
US Army 65-92 |
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thebigguypgrohio
Posts: 265
New Philadelphia, OH
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| 15 Nov 2006 11:40 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
God Bless and Rest in Peace.
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Randy “The Big Guy”
US Army 1971-1992
Patriot Guard Rider,
Tuscarawas County Ohio
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bobl
Posts: 1
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| 15 Nov 2006 5:15 PM |
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| Capt Davis was a true American hero. I'm honoredto attend my first PGR mission to salute him. |
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Camrahn
Posts: 160
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .Sr RC SE PA Region 6
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| 15 Nov 2006 5:38 PM |
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| Thank you Captain Davis for your service to Our Country.
It is my Honor to stand at your viewing.
I will be heading out from northeast Philly Friday afternoon by cage. If anyone needs a ride email me at DigitalSlides@verizon.net |
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Frank
USAF 65-68
RVN 67-68 ROK 68
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." |
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Richardcma
Posts: 95
Columbia Pa.
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| 15 Nov 2006 6:40 PM |
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| Thank you Captain Davis and God bless your family. I will be honored to be at your service on Friday. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered their life for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One for your soul; the other for your freedom |
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shovelhead85
Posts: 216
corry,pa
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| 15 Nov 2006 8:02 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Capain Ed Davis, Welcome Home Vietnam Vet. You Will Not Be Forgotten. I regret to say that i can not attend this mission.
USN 1969 --1971
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adccop
Posts: 2739
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 15 Nov 2006 8:39 PM |
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To the family and friends of Captain Ed Davis I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Captain Davis, Welcome Home Brother! Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our Country. Your comrades in arms that have preceded you are now preparing for your final welcome home and place of honor among them. Ride with the wind and the angels. You have earned your time in heaven because you spent your time in Hell. Pegs down for an American 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.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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CODman
Posts: 85
Dover, DE
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:22 PM |
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| My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the wife and family of Captain Ed Davis. He stood his watch, over came horrendous obstacles, and remained true. May he now soar with the angels. I will try my best to honor him in Lititz on Friday, it is possible I served with him in Japan, 1957/1959. CODman, John J. Davis, AT2,
VR23/21 Det. & VP2 Dover, DE
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7976
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 15 Nov 2006 9:30 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. May you rest in peace.
Standing down... |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
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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jif48
Posts: 401
Marysville Ohio
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| 16 Nov 2006 6:55 AM |
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To the family and friends of Ed Davis. My thoughts and prayers are with
you. Please know he will not be forgotten.
To my family and my brothers attending: Be safe and know I am with you in
spirit.
Captain Ed Davis....a late welcome home my brother. As God holds you
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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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LesUSA7178
Posts: 898
Sciota, Pa.
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:50 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Davis. It will be our humble honor to stand for this American hero.
Cpt. Davis addressed an Association of United States Army luncheon gathering 4-5 years ago at Tobyhanna Army Depot in NE Pa. A most dynamic speaker and positive person to be sure, the Tobyhanna Veterans Council planned to invite him back for the dedication of our POW/MIA Memorial at the depot. (2007) We will be placing an engraved stone in the memorial for Ed, a small symbol of our gratitude and thanks for his service and sacrifice.
The colors will stand proud, your mission is ended. Thank you sir, and Welcome Home!
Les and Aleida
USA-1971/72-78
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ol_gunner
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| 16 Nov 2006 9:55 AM |
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Capt. Davis, if you didn't hear it often enough here, I'm sure the words rang especially true coming from St. Peter: "Welcome home, brother."
We may not get there before 5pm, but I will be at this gathering and will bring at least a couple new riders with me. |
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Daryl
Posts: 726
Phoenix, AZ
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| 16 Nov 2006 10:16 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 16 Nov 2006 11:41 AM |
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Mr. Davis,
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
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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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