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PGRLabLuvr 
Posts: 8285
Naples, FL
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| 16 Nov 2006 6:22 PM |
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URGENT CONFIRMED SPECIAL MISSION:
Who: PO2 Charley 'CHUCK' Edward Welch
DODNovember 14, 2006
Rate & Branch: PO2, U. S. Navy (Ret) 84-04
Campaigns: Desert Storm & Iraqi Freedom
Funeral: FOREST PARK CHAPEL, 1500, Friday, November 17th, 12800 Westheimer @ Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX, 281-497-2330 Contact: Joe Sayer
Interment: FOREST PARK CEMETERY, Immediately following the Funeral.
Escort: No escort required.
Staging: 1400-1420 Northeast Corner of Westheimer & Dairy Ashford. (I think this is an old Randalls parking lot.) We'll cross Dairy Ashford to Forest Park which is right across the street KSU 1425.
Ride Captain: BOOMER
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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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Dennisb
Posts: 19
Splendora
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| 16 Nov 2006 6:39 PM |
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| Will try my best to be there to honor PO2 Welch. DennisB [Triker] Splendora |
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 16 Nov 2006 6:44 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Charley Welch. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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mcterry
Posts: 94
Nassau Bay, TX
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:05 PM |
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Riders from the Bay Area will meet at:
Shell Station - I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd (exit 30)
Time: 13:10 KSU 13:20
Route: I-45 to Beltway 8 to Westheimer to Funeral Staging site
Notes: Bring Flags and EZTAGs or money for the Beltway Tolls. I think that we can ride 2 abreast and get 2 bikes on one tag. Please confirm if anyone knows.
Please call with any questions.
'moon'
Terry McCormick
US Army '69-'75
A PGR from the Bay Area
cell phone - 281.236.4200
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larrybomber83
Posts: 70
Dickinson, Texas
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:21 PM |
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Farewell my brother. Your sevice to your country has insured our freedom. Rest now, and we will take over the watch.
Sorry, I have to go to Hempstead tomorrow for the Civil War reenactment. Can't be in both places at once. Only weekend my wife can get off work to go to one of these things. You can learn more on the Texas area posting about Hemptstead.
Stand tall and I will be there in thought.
Hand Salute!
Ready, Two!
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TXTriker
Posts: 157
League City, TX
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:35 PM |
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| Charley, thank you for your service and for keeping us free. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Charley.
Standing by in League City
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Ray Elam TRI TX-2 Gulf Coast Group Leader
Riding with Honor in Memory of Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Alvin Lee Shadwick, KIA 1969 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Thomas King Smith, KIA 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend 1Lt-O2 Edward Llewel Worthington, KIA 1968 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam.
Riding with Honor in Memory of Vietnam Veteran Shane Goodman; LCpl Luke Benjamin Holler; PO2 Charley ‘Chuck’ Edward Welch; Captain David M. Fraser; LCpl Luke Yepsen; Spc Philip Cody Ford; Vietnam Veteran and LEO James S. Bain; LCpl Stephen L. Morris; Pfc Nathaniel “Nathan” Given; PO Marquis Polidore; Allen Edward Trout, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran, and PGR member; Spc Collin Ryan Schockmel; LCpl Anthony Aguirre; Pfc Cory Kosters; Sgt Ryan P. Green. Wesley David Beverly, Nasa Engineer and Veteran; Richard Frank Smith, Houston Fireman and Veteran; Spc. Eddie D. Tamez; Pfc Roy Jones III; Spc Dan Nguyen; Cpl Michael James Jaurigue; 1st Lt Kile G. West; Cpl Zachary R. Endsley; Connor Smith, WWII Veteran and POW; Pfc Alan J. Austin; Thomas Frank Hartin USN WWII Vet; SFC Jeffery Kettle; Major Ernest Herzing, USAF WWII Vet; Sgt Omar Mora; David Michael Lancon, Army Veteran; Deputy Corporal Constable Harry Lane Thielepape, Jr.; Sgt Gregory Unruh; Spc Joshua Molina; 1st Lt Timothy Cunningham; Sgt Jeff Wyers, Galveston PD; SSgt Edgar Heredia. |
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TXTriker
Posts: 157
League City, TX
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:43 PM |
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| Terry, I will be at the Shell station. |
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Ray Elam TRI TX-2 Gulf Coast Group Leader
Riding with Honor in Memory of Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Alvin Lee Shadwick, KIA 1969 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend SP5-E5 Thomas King Smith, KIA 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam; Classmate and Friend 1Lt-O2 Edward Llewel Worthington, KIA 1968 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam.
Riding with Honor in Memory of Vietnam Veteran Shane Goodman; LCpl Luke Benjamin Holler; PO2 Charley ‘Chuck’ Edward Welch; Captain David M. Fraser; LCpl Luke Yepsen; Spc Philip Cody Ford; Vietnam Veteran and LEO James S. Bain; LCpl Stephen L. Morris; Pfc Nathaniel “Nathan” Given; PO Marquis Polidore; Allen Edward Trout, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran, and PGR member; Spc Collin Ryan Schockmel; LCpl Anthony Aguirre; Pfc Cory Kosters; Sgt Ryan P. Green. Wesley David Beverly, Nasa Engineer and Veteran; Richard Frank Smith, Houston Fireman and Veteran; Spc. Eddie D. Tamez; Pfc Roy Jones III; Spc Dan Nguyen; Cpl Michael James Jaurigue; 1st Lt Kile G. West; Cpl Zachary R. Endsley; Connor Smith, WWII Veteran and POW; Pfc Alan J. Austin; Thomas Frank Hartin USN WWII Vet; SFC Jeffery Kettle; Major Ernest Herzing, USAF WWII Vet; Sgt Omar Mora; David Michael Lancon, Army Veteran; Deputy Corporal Constable Harry Lane Thielepape, Jr.; Sgt Gregory Unruh; Spc Joshua Molina; 1st Lt Timothy Cunningham; Sgt Jeff Wyers, Galveston PD; SSgt Edgar Heredia. |
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2watt
Posts: 20
Pasadena Tx.
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| 16 Nov 2006 8:54 PM |
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| See you guys at the Shell station. |
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Gary Mcshan
Veterans Rep. STAR Chapter 221(Star Touring And Riding)
Houston Tx. |
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mustanger7up
Posts: 243
Sr. Ride Capt. Houston, Tx
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| 17 Nov 2006 1:54 AM |
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| To his family I am sorry for your great loss and I wish I could attend and show my respect for PO2 Welch, his family and friends, But I am in Illinois right now. Thank all of you who can be there for me. |
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Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 17 Nov 2006 5:29 AM |
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PO2 (R) Welch,
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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OpusX
Posts: 24
Cypress, Texas
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| 17 Nov 2006 6:21 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the Welch family. |
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Chainsaw
Posts: 191
Kingwood, Texas
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| 17 Nov 2006 7:14 AM |
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| Thank you for your 20 years of service to the US Navy Chuck Welch. Thanks for protecting our country and way of life. |
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JRM21NJ
Posts: 29
Houston, TX
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:02 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chuck Welch. PO2 (R) Welch, thank you for your service to your country.
Jim Mulder
Katy, TX
Riding in memory of:
Cpl. Benjamin S. Rosales; Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler |
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DutchD
Posts: 13
Clear Lake City (way south Houston)
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:23 AM |
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| I will be honored to stand for this hero. I'll be at the Shell station with flag and EZTAG. DutchD |
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Dutch (Duane) Dinwiddie
USAF 67-78
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DBWriter
Posts: 13
Houston area
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:34 AM |
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| I will stand for this hero. Please accept my sincerest condolences and gratitude for Chuck's service and sacrifice. No loss is greater than that of a honored son and brother. |
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You are not necessarily what you say, nor are you what you think. You are only what you have done. |
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HrlyBOOMER
Posts: 132
ATASCOCITA, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:52 AM |
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POST TO ALL RIDERS ATTENDING THE MISSION.
PLEASE CONFIRM TO BOOMER @
HrlyBOOMER@yahoo.com
That you are attending this MISSION for CHUCK WELSH. Staging 1400 at NE Corner Westheimer & Dairy Ashford. We will not be escorting....
PLEASE CONFIRM ONLY IF......
YOU ARE ATTENDING.
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED..... BOOMER |
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U. S. NAVY (Ret) BMMC, VN - '65, '66 & '68, Just an OLD SALT!
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS - DEPUTY STATE CAPTAIN, S.E. Texas, Senior Lead Ride Captain & Road Guard Captain & Missing Man Team Captain (HOUSTON TEXAS AO)
RUN FOR THE WALL - SOUTHERN ROUTE: 2007 ROAD GUARD CAPTAIN, http://www.rftw.org
CUT-N-SHOOT H.O.G. - Road Captain
RIDING IN MEMORY OF:
- TERRI FORD, Late Wife
- PAUL FIALA, RUN FOR THE WALL Brother
- WO3 GENE TINNIN U.S.NAVY (SEAL) VIETNAM,
- PO2 MIKEY MONSOOR NAVY (SEAL) M.O.H. AFGHANISTAN,
- PO2 MARC LEE U.S.NAVY (SEAL) M.O.H. IRAQ - - & My Friend JACK LUCAS (USMC - M.O.H. - IWO-JIMA) Who passed away June 08, God Bless You Jack, We'll Miss You!
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cgvet
Posts: 71
Spring, TX
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| 17 Nov 2006 11:45 AM |
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I will be there to honor him.
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 17 Nov 2006 12:04 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of PO2 (R) Charley 'CHUCK' E. Welch. 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.
Bill
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HrlyBOOMER
Posts: 132
ATASCOCITA, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:00 PM |
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M I S S I O N ~ C O M P L E T E !
The PGR was Honored today to assist in laying their Son, Husband, Brother and Friend to rest. At 1500
USNavy PO2 (ret) "Chuck" Welch took his final ride.
We had 30 Bikes and 3 4-Wheelers pull in for this Mission. That is outstanding for a Mission with such short notice. A lot of you went to a lot of trouble to attend this Mission and I am very grateful for your heart-felt support of this family and Vet.
We did our usual honor presentations at the chapel and the interment with the family having the PGR lead the hearse to the burial site.
There were many instances of Family and friends coming over to thank the PGR for being their and for our Mission over all.
As the interment service concluded someone announced that they wanted to thank the PGR for their support and the funeral party all broke into applause. Doc and I and a few others greeted the family. Again they thanked us. As the service broke up the Funeral Director tracked me down and on behalf of the family presented me with a Ceramic Eagle/Flag that was part of the decoration from the casket. They also gave one to Chuck's Father. I accepted for all the PGR Riders. I've attached a picture.
Although we didn't have the Standard Honor flags our group did us proud by coming up with their own to render honors.
I just want to thank everyone who went to great lengths to support this very short notice Mission. That just shows the pride we have in supporting our Troops and Vets.
I hope everyone made it home safe and sound and again......THANK YOU.
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U. S. NAVY (Ret) BMMC, VN - '65, '66 & '68, Just an OLD SALT!
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS - DEPUTY STATE CAPTAIN, S.E. Texas, Senior Lead Ride Captain & Road Guard Captain & Missing Man Team Captain (HOUSTON TEXAS AO)
RUN FOR THE WALL - SOUTHERN ROUTE: 2007 ROAD GUARD CAPTAIN, http://www.rftw.org
CUT-N-SHOOT H.O.G. - Road Captain
RIDING IN MEMORY OF:
- TERRI FORD, Late Wife
- PAUL FIALA, RUN FOR THE WALL Brother
- WO3 GENE TINNIN U.S.NAVY (SEAL) VIETNAM,
- PO2 MIKEY MONSOOR NAVY (SEAL) M.O.H. AFGHANISTAN,
- PO2 MARC LEE U.S.NAVY (SEAL) M.O.H. IRAQ - - & My Friend JACK LUCAS (USMC - M.O.H. - IWO-JIMA) Who passed away June 08, God Bless You Jack, We'll Miss You!
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Kaoz
Posts: 597
Houston, TX
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:03 PM |
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Farewel P02 Welch, it was my honor to stand tall and silent for you.
Many thanks to all that were able to attend this mission today, on such short notice. Boomer, as always, great job, brother, it was my pleasure to assist.
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I am humbled by the opportunity to show my gratitude to our Fallen Heroes.
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JohnnyD
Posts: 635
PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 17 Nov 2006 9:34 PM |
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Great work guys & gals! You make me proud to be a part of the PGR. Wish I could have been there :o(
R.I.P. Mr. Welch and thank you for your service, we have the watch now. |
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JohnnyD
Deputy State Captain (ret), Advisory Board SE TX, PGR member # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva (1st Texas mission), Sgt Michael Taylor (1st SE TEX mission), CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Reyes Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Thomas Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Charles Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia |
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DBWriter
Posts: 13
Houston area
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| 18 Nov 2006 8:40 PM |
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While we stood in a two-rank cover-formation across the narrow strip of asphalt from the burial site where family and close friends brought Chuck to his final resting place, standards flowing in the wind in the front rank, and after a final salute and taps, the gathering turned to us and showed their apreciation with sincere applause and heart-felt verbal commendation. I felt a prideful emotion that does not often come. Sometimes you just feel proud to love and honor your country, and know that this is appreciated by those who have felt the most pain from its inevitable tribulations.
God bless America, those who defend it, and those who do not realize what is required for this phenomenon we call the United States to exist and survive.
Rest in peace, Chuck. Your muster is no longer on this earth, but in the home of the faithful and honorable. |
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