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oldiron6 
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| 11 May 2007 4:35 PM |
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| WWII VET JOHN NESTER, CULLODEN, WV
It is with heavy heart that I must report the passing of Pastor John E. Nester, Culloden, WV at 1100, 11 May 2007. As many in West Virginia and surrounding states are aware, John is the Father-in-Law of Bob "T-Bone" Smith, WV RC from Hurricane, WV.
Pastor John is a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, being a Seabee on Saipan during that era of our country's history.
PGR participation is not requested by John's wife, Mary Mae Nester.
Respects,
Joe Cumblidge
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jbm1955
Posts: 1261
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 11 May 2007 5:41 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of USN WWII Veteran, Pastor John E. Nester. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 11 May 2007 5:54 PM |
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Pastor John, your service to our country during one of our most difficult times, as well as your service to God Almighty, shall forever be remembered by those most dear to you. I thank you, sir, for your service helping to preserve and protect the freedom and liberties we have come to expect in this country. May God grant you everlasting peace in your rightful place among the angels in Heaven.
May your family and friends take comfort in knowing you are in a far better place, free from all pain and suffering. May they also know you will continue to watch over them each and every day. Know that almost 93,000 Patriot Guard Riders will silently pay solem tribute to John.
Bob, may you realize that each and every PGR member stands ready to assist you in any way we can. Those of us that know you, personally, are well aware of the loving care you provided John during his time on earth. We stand with you, we'll support you and we'll pray for your peace and comfort.
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6261
Lacey, WA
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| 11 May 2007 5:56 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Pastor John E. Nester, U.S. Navy, WWII Veteran. Pastor Nester, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Junius Henry
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4800
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 11 May 2007 6:46 PM |
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God Bless Pastor John E. Nester, 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 "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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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
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 May 2007 6:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pastor John E. Nester, US Navy WWII Veteran. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 11 May 2007 7:07 PM |
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Pastor Nester,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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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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Cokesbury
Posts: 115
Suffolk, VA
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| 11 May 2007 7:30 PM |
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Pastor John,
God bless you now and keep you in His eternal care. As part of our country's Greatest Generation, I can only say thank you for your service.
Mrs. Nester, please take comfort in knowing John is now with God.
Until we can all meet... |
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Bob Thurman
Suffolk, VA
Never ride faster than your Angels can fly. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 May 2007 9:02 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 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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Snowhite
Posts: 1419
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 12 May 2007 3:23 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pastor John E. Nester, US Navy WWII Veteran. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country. |
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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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windsinger
Posts: 2572
Medina,Ohio
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| 12 May 2007 5:47 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN E. NESTOR |
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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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duc900rider
Posts: 59
Papillion, NE
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| 12 May 2007 11:39 AM |
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| A shipmate has passed, God bless the family and friends of Pastor John E. Nester. We thank you for serving during those dark days of WWII. We stand on the foundation of freedom put in place by our fallen heroes. Freedom has a different meaning to those that fought to protect it. |
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USN 76-80 RVAW-120 NAS Norfolk, VA, USS Forrestal, AT2
We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 May 2007 5:10 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Navy Veteran and Pastor John E. Nester. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. And I thank you for your dedication as a Pastor spreading faith, hope and the word of God wherever you went. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten. God Bless.
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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gyocum
Posts: 1577
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 12 May 2007 7:01 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Pastor John E. Nester. His service for our country and to God will not be forgotten. May he now rest in peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum |
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Utah is proud to be hosting the 2009 Gathering of the Guard. We hope to see as many PGR members as possible for this "Weekend to Remember!" July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009
GOTG 2009 Website
Honor, Respect , Gratitude, and Pride |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 12 May 2007 9:10 PM |
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| In honor and rememberance of Pastor John E. Nester, 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 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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rchance10
Posts: 70
Spartanburg, SC
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| 13 May 2007 6:46 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Pastor Nester. His service to God and our Country are greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace my brother. |
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Rev. Richard
R.O.A.M.E.R.S.
Riders On A Mission Evangelize, Restore, Serve |
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Doublej
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Olive Hill, KY
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| 13 May 2007 7:12 AM |
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| Pastor Nester, I give my thanks to you for the service you have given our country. Though that time in history was well before my time, I know that the world would be a much different place if it were not for you and other courageous men and women like you. Prayers and condolences go out to the freinds and family of Pastor Nester during this very difficult time in your lives. |
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With all the Respect and Honor to those who fought for our Freedoms to which we all hold dear. I thank you!
JJ McNeice
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ron.jenningsjr
Posts: 30
Beckley, WV currently on mission in Iraq
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| 14 May 2007 3:09 AM |
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| I would like to send my condolences during this time in your life. This is a time to reflect on the time that you had with John. With him being a man of God, this should not be a said time. This is a time to rejoice. He is born again and we will all meet again in that house that he is helping Jesus prepare for us. May the Lord keep you and comfort you. |
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Ron Jennings Jr
SSG, WVARNG
111th Eng Bde
Mountaineers Are Free
Riding with Respect for my Grandfather SGT Lowery B Jennings, US Army Air Corps, WWII POW
Also for my friend Craig Dorsey, EMT, killed in the line of duty by a gas explosion in Ghent, WV |
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magsemail
Posts: 1453
Southgate, Michigan
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| 14 May 2007 7:05 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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1951
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| 14 May 2007 7:18 AM |
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| May God Bless the family and friends of Pastor Nester in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,rest well our hero you are with God now,thank you for our freedom. |
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Jerry & Linda |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 14 May 2007 7:23 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 14 May 2007 1:30 PM |
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From today's Charleston, WV Gazette:
Rev. John E. Nester
 The Rev. John E. Nester of Culloden passed away on May 11, 2007, at Huntington Hospice.
He was a son of John and Bessie Hylton Nester, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Nester Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary M. Rose. He also leaves to mourn his passing one son, John E. Nester II and Kathy of Quinland; two daughters, Alechia Carolyn Spring and Harry of Wilmington, N.C., and Deborah Lou Smith and Bob of Culloden; one brother, Roy Nester; three sisters, Lou Fuson, Hazel Phipps and Ruth Cox; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Nester worked as an electrician for Peabody Coal Company with 13 years of service, was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of UMWA.
He was ordained to preach in 1968 by the District Council of the Wesleyan Church. He has pastored churches in Logan, Madison, Asco, Hemphill, Mullins, Hines, Daniels and Quinland, all in West Virginia.
We will miss him, but Heaven will be richer because of him.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Pastor Greg Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, with military graveside rites by VFW Daniel Boone Post No. 5578, Madison.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be left at: http://www.wvgazette.com/section/Obituaries/gbook?id=62867
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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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dirtbike
Posts: 1472
elkhart - michiana
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| 14 May 2007 2:59 PM |
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Rest easy now John...In the loving arms of God... This line has held... We have the watch..
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But.... These ARE my church clothes??? The only suit I own..... is a rainsuit!!!
Riding in memory ... PFC Mike Synod 2n bn 5th Marines Panel 39w 005 |
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TFloyd
Posts: 33
Sullivan, IL.
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| 14 May 2007 5:58 PM |
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| May God bless this brave member of the United States Navy. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pastor John Nester. May the Lord take you into his arms and into his kingdom. Attention on Deck, An American Hero has passed by. |
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"Pinky"
USN 1972-1976
VAQ-133 Wizards
USS America (CVA-66)
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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 14 May 2007 6:52 PM |
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Pastor,
Thank you so much, sir, for your heroic service and even more heroic service to the Lord. May your family find some peace in knowing you are at the right hand of the Lord. God bless you, sir.
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC
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