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PGRLabLuvr 
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Mar 2007 6:10 PM |
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Updated 23 Mar 07 1943 edt S Sturgis
Final itinerary remains pretty much the same as the updated itinerary. No new information to pass along. The weather forecast seems to be a mix of sun and rain, so two wheels or cage is a matter of safety to each individual.
Again, staging is at 11:15 hours with ride briefing at 11:30. Finer details will be at this time. There will be a PGR member at the entrance of FORT AVE. to direct you to the staging area. The funeral director, as well as some RC's and SC's will be on hand to assist in parking the bikes and cages. Joe Cumblidge, our SC, (ultraclassic), will be there if you have any questions before I get there.
Reminder: The cemetery has small, less than favorable for bikes, type paving, although it is blacktop. If you are not comfortable riding in formation,(staggered), please feel free to cage it.
Please use extreme caution and care with safety in mind while we honor this special soldier and fine man.
Ride safe,
Ron J.
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John R. Hefner Sr., 78, of Keyser, W.Va., and formerly of Jamestown 1607, Williamsburg, Va., died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Mr. Hefner was a retired U.S. Army veteran with 27 years of service with Special Forces in Vietnam, Korean Conflict, Alaska, Washington State, Germany, Philippines, Japan, Virginia, Texas and California. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, with the Rev. James A. McCune officiating. Interment will follow in Queen's Point Cemetery, Keyser. Full military honors will be accorded at the cemetery.
PGR participation in Mr. Hefner's services has been requested by his son, John, Jr. We have been asked to stand vigil during the services and provide motorcycle escort to his final rest. I have assured John that we will do whatever we can to afford the Honor and Respect his Father has earned. I am attempting to secure a Ride Captain in this area to head up this mission. In the event I am unsuccessful, I will be returning from ANC late Friday or early Saturday and will head this myself.
Expect staging time to be in the neighborhood of 1115-1130 on Saturday, 24 March and to be in the flag line NLT 1200.
More information will be posted as soon as it becomes known. As this is a fairly remote area of West Virginia, participation from surrounding states would be most welcomed.
Respects,
Joe
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 21 Mar 2007 6:21 PM |
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Funeral home is located at 111 S. Mineral St., Keyser, WV on U.S. route 220. Travelling North on 220, it is on your right; on your left if travelling South.
Conversation with director indicates there is a "huge" parking lot at the old school located directly behind the funeral home. This will be good for staging purposes. As stated earlier, staging time will be 1130 with briefing to follow at 1145. Flags will be up NLT 1200. All bikes shall remain in the parking lot until we take our spot at the head of the procession.
At his son's request, we will provide motorcycle escort to the cemetery. The road into the cemetery, although completely paved, is rather steep so caution is advised. We will proceed past the gravesite to a more level parking area.
I realize this is short notice and may conflict with other missions that are taking place but, if arrangements can be made, as much participation as possible is requested.
The full obituary can be viewed at: http://www.legacy.com/dailypress/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86876173
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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drsult
Posts: 66
Charlotte, NC
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| 21 Mar 2007 6:26 PM |
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Another American hero has found his final resting place. We all thank you John for your service which allows us to live the lives we do. Your service will not be forgotten! I will be standing in spirit with those standing in person. Please find your comfort in the loving arms of Our Lord and Father.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6261
Lacey, WA
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| 21 Mar 2007 6:46 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John R. Hefner SR., U.S. Army Special Forces, Korea and Vietnam Veteran. MR. Hefner, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace. |
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Snowhite
Posts: 1419
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 21 Mar 2007 7:19 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of John R. Hefner Sr., Veteran. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country. May you Rest in Peace My Vietnam Brother. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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kelleyfishing
Posts: 172
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| 21 Mar 2007 7:53 PM |
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To the family and friends of Mr. Hefner I want to extend my condolence, and heart felt thanks for the years of service Mr. Hefner performed for his country. May God grant you comfort and peace at this time of you grief.
Mr Hefner may you rest in Gods arms. You have done your share of duty for your country. Rest easy friend a fellow Viet Nam Veteran and West Virginia Hillbilly.
Guy Kelley
ALR Rider
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9th Inf Div Dong Tam Mekong Delta 1967-68
"B"Btry 4/60th Arty (Dusters) Central Highlands
Arty Hill Pleiku, Weight Davis, Shuller FSB's
ALR Post 27 Apache Junction Az
PGR Rider Az
VFW Rider Thunder Mountain Apache Junction,AZ
Old Guard Rider Mesa,Az
Hate like acid, damages the vessel in which it is stored,
and the object on which it is poured
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Cokesbury
Posts: 115
Suffolk, VA
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| 21 Mar 2007 7:58 PM |
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John,
Some people may take the freedom we enjoy for granted, but many more of us realize there is a tremendous cost. Thank you for being willing to serve our Country and to protect those freedoms.
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Bob Thurman
Suffolk, VA
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jbm1955
Posts: 1261
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 22 Mar 2007 4:12 AM |
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| My condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veteran, John R. Hefner. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 22 Mar 2007 4:46 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and firends of Veteran John R. Hefner. I thank you for your military service and sacrifies you made for this great country in keeping peace in this world. You may be gone, but, you will not be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 22 Mar 2007 4:58 AM |
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Mr. Hefner, as a Veteran of both the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts, the citizens of this country are indebted to you for your willingness to answer the call to protect the freedoms we have come to expect and enjoy. Unfortunately, for your duty, you received very little thanks at the time. It will be an privilege, as the Patriot Guard Riders, to afford you the Honor and Respect you have earned.
May your family take a measure of comfort in knowing that you did your duty well and without question. You fought the good fight and are now in a far better place, free from all pain and suffering. May God grant you eternal rest among the angels.
God Speed John. We humbly salute you, sir!
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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magsemail
Posts: 1453
Southgate, Michigan
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| 22 Mar 2007 6:46 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of John. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by John and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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PGR Member #80,002
Chariots For Christ Chapter/Detroit, MI - CMA
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet - State
Volunteer Director - Michigan
Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -- Ronald Reagan)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight.
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4800
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 22 Mar 2007 7:15 AM |
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God Bless John R. Hefner Sr., family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
Dave
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Mar 2007 9:12 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Korean & Viet Nam War Veteran John R. Hefner Sr., May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Jamyang
Posts: 276
Washington, PA
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| 22 Mar 2007 12:13 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of John Hefner Sr. I plan to attend the service on Saturday. |
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Joe Slebonick
(Jamyang is a Tibetan name meaning "gentle voice")
Son of a Korean War combat Marine, 1st Marine Division.
Cecil VFC #3, Red Knights M/C PA 13, NVFC
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -- Albert Pike |
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temsr
Posts: 312
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 22 Mar 2007 12:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of War Veteran John R. Hefner Sr. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow.
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Tom Moody
NE Ohio Ride Captain
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
DAV Life Member
Cell 330-770-7016
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TMR
Posts: 2692
Willow Springs IL
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| 22 Mar 2007 2:04 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Mr. Hefner, for being willing to do just that.
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windsinger
Posts: 2572
Medina,Ohio
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| 22 Mar 2007 4:38 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN HEFNER , YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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USAPride
Posts: 4
Ridgeley Wv
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| 22 Mar 2007 5:29 PM |
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My Condolences to the family of John R Hefner Sr. It will be my honor to attend this mission for this fine veteran. I live close to this town, anyone needing directions or have questions please post.
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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 22 Mar 2007 6:15 PM |
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******************************UPDATED ITINERARY**********************
I have been assigned RC duties to honor this fine soldier. Thanks to everyone that has helped set up this mission.
Staging will be at 11:15 hours, with ride briefing at 11:30. This should give us time to be in place in front of the funeral home before it starts receiving family and guests. To access the staging area, turn onto FORT AVENUE,(right beside the funeral home) and turn into the 2nd entrance. There will be a PGR member standing at the intersection at FORT AVE. to direct you to the staging area. Once Mr. Hefner has been received into the hearse we will take our position in the procession.
The cemetery is approximately 1 - 2 miles from the funeral home. The road is paved, but not in best condition. We will ride in staggered formation to the site. Talking with the funeral director, we will pass the burial site and be parking on a "level" area, which I assume is one of the cemetery roads. If you are uncomfortable with these conditions, please remind me to address this at the ride briefing
At this time, the funeral home is trying to coordinate a police escort. It is undetermined if they will be available.
The address for the funeral home is:
Markwood funeral Home
111 South Mineral Street (This is U.S. Rte. 220)
Keyser, WV
Any other information or changes will be posted as they become available.
Let's show our respect for this special soldier and fine man
Ride safe,
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WV ASC North
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shovelhead85
Posts: 227
corry,pa
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| 22 Mar 2007 7:06 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr.John R.Hefner Sr. Thank You for your service to our country, You Will Not Be Forgotten.
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 22 Mar 2007 8:23 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 23 Mar 2007 5:58 AM |
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Mr. Hefner Sr.,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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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hollywood68
Posts: 740
Pittsburgh, PA
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| 23 Mar 2007 6:25 PM |
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We offer our condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero.
We will be proud to stand for this Hero.
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Western PA - Ride Captain
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Wildchild45
Posts: 195
Marion, Ohio
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| 23 Mar 2007 8:50 PM |
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| John R. Hefner SR., U.S. Army Special Forces, Korea and Vietnam Veteran, words are not enough to express our appreciation for your service to this country. May God be especially close to your loved ones in the coming weeks. |
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Riding in honor of our nephew,
Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost,
U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94
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What Heroes Gave
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
by
©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
The Poetic Plumber
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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 24 Mar 2007 4:02 AM |
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Joe(Jamyang),
I'll be rolling thru Washington around 7:40 if you want to hook up for the ride down. I'll be heading down 79. Be looking for ya.
Ride safe,
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC
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