pitts_joe 
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| 01 Jun 2007 5:13 PM |
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| It will be a HONOR to ride this mission, My prayers are with your family Sgt. Ardron. I will stage with the QT group, will leave Smyrna at 0630 |
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Pispacma
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Acworth, Georgia
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| 01 Jun 2007 6:17 PM |
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| My prayers go out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. We all are very proud of his service to our country. May he rest in peace.
I would like to give a shout out to Chip (Ga. Ride Captain) Thanks for your help when I spoke to you on the phone. I am looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
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GI Johnson
Posts: 1064
Lyerly, Georgia
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:02 PM |
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| I will be there but will probably have to go straight to the funeral home. Crossing fingures that banners come in early in the morning since they weren't on truck today. I'm sure the family will understand if I don't have them at that time. Anyway, will see you guys there....your friend neighborhood cager....Jan |
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Weapon in my hand, ready to roll
Here we go again- our nightly patrol.
Over here it’s the same thing, night after night
Only difference it seems is whether or not there’s a fight.
Sometimes it is easy-going, calm as can be
It’s times like that which worry me.
Gotta stay alert cause you never know
If there is something ahead that’s gonna blow.
One more time we’ll make our rounds
Always praying to make it back to our “home” grounds.
But if by enemy hands we are taken out tonight
Just know it won’t be easy, it will be one hell of a fight.
Whether we’re Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine
We are the toughest boys you have ever seen.
Written in memory of Justin by Jan
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Justin’s Mom- Ga. Mentor Program
Ga. HOTH Director
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Blue to Gold Chairperson for Ga. And Ala. For Blue Star Mothers of America
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In Memory of SPC. Justin W. Johnson…..KIA..April 10, 2004 Baghdad, Iraq
1st/82nd Field Artillery, 1St Cavalry Division Ft. Hood, Tx.
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In Honor of Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson….Psy Ops,
ft. Bragg, N.C. officially on terminal leave....
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F.R.O.G.
Posts: 13
Dallas, GA
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:26 PM |
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| Dallas Post 111 American Legion Riders will leave the Double Vision in Hiram @ 0700 for exit #20 off 575 if anyone wants to fall in with us. |
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"I am only one and cannot do everything, but since I am one, I will do something!" |
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thumper1
Posts: 3299
Alpharetta, Ga
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| 01 Jun 2007 7:42 PM |
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| Dawg, myself, and a few others will be meeting at Waffle House off of 92 right at 575 at 7am. (The usual spot, next to the Qwik Trip) Anyone else that wants to join us is more than welcome. All Riders be SAFE....Will see you in the am at staging.....Thump |
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If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish motives, ....Be kind anyways.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight,.....Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, others may be jealous...Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow.....Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough.....Give the world the best you have anyway.
*IN HONOR OF DELTOID...YOU WILL NEVER KNOW, MY FRIEND....JUST HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE TO ME.....THERE ARE FEW GREATER HONORS ON THIS EARTH THAN TO BE GIVEN THE TRUST OF SOMEONE TO PROTECT THEIR DIGNITY WHEN THEY NO LONGER CAN....SIMPLY, THANK YOU.*
**Riding in special honor of my friend and hero, Ron Johnson... Iraq...23 January 2007...GodSpeed Cat. You are missed.**
**FEW WILL BRAVE DISAPPROVAL OF THEIR FELLOWS, OR CENSOR OF THEIR COLLEAGUES TO STAND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT**
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Kat_Orr
Posts: 3972
Loganville, Georgia
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| 01 Jun 2007 8:08 PM |
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Posted By loehring on 01 Jun 2007 2:49 PM
Kat meet us at the Park N Ride that SSweat posted.
I have NO idea where that is?!
Actually, mapquestng this, it seems pretty simple - 285 to 75 to 575... I think I can do that ok without getting (too) lost. (Famous last words...y'all have my cell, right???? LOL)
I just got back from Walmart -am going to have biscuits/sausage & donuts tomorrow a.m. for y'all.
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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M. Sterling
Posts: 804
Canton, GA
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| 01 Jun 2007 8:14 PM |
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| Ready to stand for this hero. |
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Sterling
aka Tank '
Georgia Mentor Team
GEORGIA PGR
"Part of it, Proud of it"
Canton, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank a soldier.
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Ga Shadow
Posts: 186
Georgia
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| 01 Jun 2007 8:35 PM |
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| My prayers for the friends and family of Sgt. Brian D. Andron. I will be honored to see Sgt. Andron to his final duty station. He will not be forgotten. |
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Shadow
Georgia Mentor Team
770-789-5473
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. "
Adlai E. Stevenson
Georgia PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT |
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howland-wolf
Posts: 287
HOMER GA.
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| 01 Jun 2007 9:34 PM |
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| God bless Sgt. Brian D. Ardon for his service and sacrifice. May God help his family and friends in this sad time. Will meet up at P&R at 0600. |
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STAND PROUD AND RIDE LOUD
With confidence in our armed forces-
with an unbounding determination of our people-
we will gain the inevitable triumph-
so help us GOD.
Franklin D. Roosevelt 08DEC1941 |
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PO1
Posts: 241
Dallas, Georgia
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| 01 Jun 2007 10:21 PM |
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Posted By F.R.O.G. on 01 Jun 2007 7:26 PM
Dallas Post 111 American Legion Riders will leave the Double Vision in Hiram @ 0700 for exit #20 off 575 if anyone wants to fall in with us.
Jim,
Not having any takers for the earlier meeting I will be eating at Joannes in Dallas when they open at 6:00 and then meet you and the ALR at Double Visions at 7:00!
Rich
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AD1 Mellick, R.E.
USNR TAR (ret.)
Lest we Forget... Freedom is not Free |
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gatpgun
Posts: 50
Acworth-Canton,Ga.
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| 02 Jun 2007 12:59 AM |
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| Update from Canton: Walmart Supercenter-I-75N to I-575N to exit #20(Riverstone Pkwy) Canton, off exit turn right, then 1 block to first light and turn right(BP on right),go thru stop sign turn right. Stage next to trees. Chic-fil-a is within reach. Thanks to Amy & Alex @ Canton Chic-fil-a: They are offering a FREE DRINK WITH PURCHASE (coffee,soda,lemonade,excluding orange juice)*******Those traveling in from the west can take Ga.20 East. From I-75 head EAST in to Canton. When you come to stop sign(Eckerds straight ahead), turn left(East) and follow thru Canton. Once you crossover I-575,turn rt.at next light,Walmart straight ahead, BP on right. Go thru stop sign and turn rt. Stage next to trees, nearest Chic-fil-a; space available? Ride safe brothers and sisters.
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Kat_Orr
Posts: 3972
Loganville, Georgia
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| 02 Jun 2007 1:05 PM |
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| Momma Kat home safe & sound. |
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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HIGH TECH REDNECK
Posts: 220
KIRKWOOD, ATLANTA, GA
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| 02 Jun 2007 2:12 PM |
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| Lots of 1st time PGR members (With no problems) Lots of Motorcycles (102), Lots of Cages (7) Lots of Townspeople with flags, Lots of tearful memories. It was almost undoing having Jessica Ardron come thank us personally for coming to her husband's funeral. I don't have any tears left for tomorrow's funeral. Photos have all been posted at http://andrews3.gotfamiliesonline.com for anyone who wants to download them. This time they are from two different cameras so some are better than others. Home Safe, quick nap then on to tomorrows stage. Thanks Canton for the turnout. |
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P.G.R. THE BEST REASON TO RIDE
PROUD SON OF A WWII A-26 BOMBER PILOT
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tjlink
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| 02 Jun 2007 3:06 PM |
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| Home Safe and a wet. Raining in LaGrange area. I would like to express how impressed I was at Mrs. Ardron's strength and would like her to know how much she affected our whole group. We grieve with these families,as there was not a dry eye around while she was at the staging and after she left us with her thanks. God Bless you Mrs. Ardron. Thank you for allowing us to honor your husband. |
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Pispacma
Posts: 3
Acworth, Georgia
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| 02 Jun 2007 4:14 PM |
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| I cannot begin to express just how I felt being a part of this humbling experience. This was my first time but won't be my last. Thanks to all who were concerned with me being a little wobbly (is that a word...lol) with my cane. My brother told me what a caring bunch of people the Patriot Guard are and now I know.
Mrs.Ardron, thank you for allowing us to be a part of Sgt. Ardrons going home and thank you for coming out to personally thank the Patriot Guard. This is one experience that won't soon be forgotten. May God Bless you and yours. Pispacma (Kay) |
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wintergreencourt
Posts: 1305
Marietta GA
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| 02 Jun 2007 6:14 PM |
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Wintergreencourt home safe and dry, and more humble and blessed for the experience. This was not my first time at a funeral for a serviceman who gave his life for our freedom, but was my first as part of this wonderful honorguard, the PGR. It puts everthing in my life into a new perspective.
Many thanks to Canyon and all of our Ride Captains and Mentors for making this mission ride safe and successful for all of us, especially this new (old!) rider. And God bless the wife and son of Sgt. Brian Ardron, who now rests easy in the Lord.
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R.G. "Bobby" Byrne
GA Ride Captain
770-364-4393
Blue Star Parent
Lcpl. Justin Schultz
3/14 Mike Battery, USMC
Riding in memory of
Lt. Cmdr. Charles A. Byrne, USN
1911-1990
"...and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."
dona nobis pacem ... Give us Peace
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M. Sterling
Posts: 804
Canton, GA
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| 02 Jun 2007 6:29 PM |
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Home safe this afternoon. We truly have alot to be Thankful for. Our Freedom.
Rest in Peace Sgt. Brian Ardron, American Hero. May God Bless your family and hold their hearts.
Your sacrifice for our freedom will not be forgotten.
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Sterling
aka Tank '
Georgia Mentor Team
GEORGIA PGR
"Part of it, Proud of it"
Canton, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank a soldier.
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 1630
Ride Captain Savannah, GA 11/11/06-Present
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| 02 Jun 2007 6:52 PM |
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| RT bedded down safe (but not home yet). I am moved beyond words by today's mission. I will post a ride report when I get back to Savannah. |
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When you come to the edge of
All the light you know
And are about to step off
Into the darkness of the unknown
Faith is knowing one of two things
will happen:
There will be something solid
to stand on
Or you will be taught how to fly.
In Memory of LtCol Chris Smisson. Aviator and Friend.
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Clenney70
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| 02 Jun 2007 7:15 PM |
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| Hello all. I wanted to thank all of you for coming out to Macedonia Memorial to honor Sgt. Ardron. What a wonderful turnout of support- I'm sure the Ardron family was honored. I hope everyone had a safe trip home. God Bless, Scott Clenney |
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PO1
Posts: 241
Dallas, Georgia
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| 02 Jun 2007 7:37 PM |
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PO1 home safe....
I am very greatful for the sacrifice this hero made for his country. I pray that god will watch over his young widow and their son in the future. Thank you to their community, those who stood roadside honoring this young soldier as the procession passed-by. Showing the respect that this national hero and his family deserve.
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AD1 Mellick, R.E.
USNR TAR (ret.)
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shadowqueen
Posts: 77
Cartersville, GA
Georgia Mentor
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| 02 Jun 2007 8:26 PM |
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| Greywolf and Shadowqueen home safe and sound.
Thank you to the family for allowing us the Honor to be part of this day. And to the community for such a great show of support for this Hero and his family.
Link to photos of today.
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aka "Tripper"
"For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
- Unknown
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F.R.O.G.
Posts: 13
Dallas, GA
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| 02 Jun 2007 8:55 PM |
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| May God Bless Mrs. Ardron and her son. Sgt. Ardron Rest in Peace, we have the watch! This was one of the most emotional missions I've been on and certainly one of true Patriotism; I commend this town for thier true commitment to our country and coming our to show this family they CARE! GOD bless each of you!
F.R.O.G.
Post 111 American Legion Riders back on base safe and sound |
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"I am only one and cannot do everything, but since I am one, I will do something!" |
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Stars&stripes
Posts: 53
Alpharetta
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| 02 Jun 2007 11:41 PM |
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It was an emotional day...May Sgt Brian Ardron rest in peace! May god bless his Wife, Son, Mom, Dad and family!
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retdep81
Posts: 95
Blairsville, GA
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| 03 Jun 2007 5:28 AM |
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| God Bless Sgt. Ardron and his family. I brought two "newbies" with me, both proud Viet Nam vets and good friends of mine, who were curious as to what the PGR is all about. They are now eager to serve again, and I think this day had an immense affect on their lives.
As the cemetery service ended, a friend of Sgt. Ardron's family, a wonderful lady, turned to me, grabbed my arm and said: "My heart is really touched by your group's overwhelming presence, thank you for coming." All I could do was give her a choked up reply...."Thank you, its OUR honor to be here."
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Elliot
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway"
28 years law enforcement (ret. 2000-Tampa)
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Phoenix69
Posts: 66
Woodstock, GA
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| 03 Jun 2007 8:21 AM |
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God bless Sgt Ardron and his family. Feel secure in the knowledge that God holds Brian in the palm of his hand. Mrs. Ardron, Thank you for allowing us to participate and show our respect for your husband. I am humbled by your courage at this most stressful time. It was an honor to be there for you and your family.
This was my second mission and it was quite an emotional experience. Beyond thanking Mrs. Ardron for coming out to thank us for being there for her family, I personally wish to thank the towns of Canton, Buffington, White City and Macedonia for their show of support. I came away from the staging area full of tears for Mrs. Ardron and then cried all over again at the hundreds, if not thousands, of people that lined the streets along the way. Even my stalwart husband could not contain his tears at this most humbling show of respect. It is etched in my mind forever that yes, this time the country is behind our troops and never again will a soldier come home to an ungrateful nation.
I pray all members made it home safe and sound.
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May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. ~Seneca
Proud friend of NomadGSF "Fish" currently serving in Iraq
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