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HDriderDave1 
Posts: 4800
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 19 Dec 2007 6:18 PM |
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It was an Honor to stand for this Hero today. You did Great "Sporty". We made it home safe and sound.
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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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pbear27958
Posts: 77
Moyock, North Carolina
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| 19 Dec 2007 6:20 PM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of this fine Warrior. May the Lord Almighty bless this family and keep them strong. I wish I could make it to my hometown for this, but work can not allow. My prayers be with the family, and my to the wonderful Tenneessee PGR and may you all ride safe
Alan Brothers
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Alan Brothers
ENC(SW) USN Ret
1980-2004
In Memory of parents Logan and Audrey Brothers; both WWII Veterans |
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mattsmom
Posts: 1429
Westminster, Maryland
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| 19 Dec 2007 6:39 PM |
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| LCpl Van Hoose, you are so truly appreciated for your willingness to stand for our nation, especially during a time of war. You are a hero, as are all our fallen warriors, and I know you are surely walking now with them in heaven. You rest easy now, Joseph...you have completed your mission here, and you will not be forgotten. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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GhostBear
Posts: 209
Huntsville, AL
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| 19 Dec 2007 6:40 PM |
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| I agree, it was a well handled mission. It was an honour to come up from N. AL and help give this young man the honour and respect he deserved. We are also home safe and sound. |
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Donna Gardner
Kyi-i-staah (Ghost Bear)
Cherokee/Choctaw/Blackfeet
"Life....it begins when you get one."
Question Authority
Survivor of 4 moves with the Air Force 1975-1988
American Legion & Legion Riders Post #8
Riding in honor of:
My dad, Air Force veteran 1951-1955
Retired CSgt. Maj. Glenn "Doc" Bowers, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Vietnam (3 tours)
Riding in Memory of:
My grandfather, US Army Cavalry 1927-1928
Give wisdom and understanding to my leaders. Protect my warriors and bring them back safe. Give to the young, love and contentment. Give health and long life to my old people so that they may remain with us for a long time. Make my enemy brave and strong, so that if defeated, I will not be ashamed. And give me wisdom so that I may have kindness for all. And let me live each day, so when day is done, my prayer will not have been in vain.
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satyr
Posts: 4904
Raleigh, NC
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| 19 Dec 2007 7:59 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of LCpl Joseph Van Hoose My thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Joseph. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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SportyPig
Posts: 1063
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 20 Dec 2007 9:26 PM |
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Due to a delayed flight on a welcome home mission earler, the Nashville "group" was running a bit late. We arrived at the staging area, about 3 minutes prior to the planned KSU time. I was concerned about the short notice, and 3 missions in one day, with 2 overlapping. I was hoping for a good showing for this hero. When we rode into the Kroger, I circled around, didn't see anyone and was a bit dissappointed, but I knew we would manage to give this hero a respectful final journey.
Then I looked up across the parking lot to the funeral home, and I saw a little chrome and some flags!!! Just a minute or so later, PGR brothers and sisters started riding back to the staging area in the Kroger parking lot (the staging area is just across the street from the funeral home). About 8 bikes came back into the staging area. Brothers from Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, a couple of Rolling Thunder members, and part of the "North Alabama Gang". You brothers and sisters in N AL, already know I love you, but I've NEVER been more happy to see your ugly faces (and one pretty one) as I was when you rolled into the parking lot.
Since this was a short notice, and the plans hadn't been totally set, I rode over to check with the funeral director as to the family's wishes. They just wanted the PGR to "do what we do best". We quickly got the bikes staged in front of the hearse for the procession, and established a nice flag line. We had about 10 members in the flag line.
The Murfreesboro police and THP started arriving, and we planned our long ride to Middle TN Veterans cemetery. I can't thank the LEOs enough for their support on this ride. We had 2 Murfreesboro police in cages and 2 of the 'boro Motorcorp at the funeral home, as well as 2 THP in cages. Once we pulled out, with the 'boro LEOs and one of the THP in front the PGR pulled out to lead this hero to his final resting place. There were several traffic lights between the funeral home and I-24 on a fairly busy 4 lane road. We had no worries. Every intersection was already blocked for our smooth ride through. Along the way, at one intersection there was a Fire Engine at an intersection with a flag raised on the ladder. The final THP officer was at the rear of the funeral procession to help protect the back of this fairly long trip.
Once we got on I-24 the THP officers took over. As we had discussed, to allow us to fly our flags on the bikes, they did a really good job of maintaning 50 mph. We got over in the left lane and cruised at 50 mph, with the THP at the rear, and our PGR tailgunners assisting to keep traffic from getting into the procession, or putting riders, family members and friends at risk. I've had reports that the funeral procession was over 2 miles long. Somewhere around the Smyrna area, our original THP handed off the escort to another team of officers. I was really amazed at how well that handoff was carried out.
Partially into Davidson Co. there was another THP handoff of this escort. We were able to navigate from I-24 to I-440 and onto I-40 without any traffic issues. As I said, but I can't say enough, THANK YOU to the Murfreesboro Police and THP. This funeral procession was about 60 miles on the interstate, and through the middle of Nashville, it could have really been quite difficult without your assistance!!!
Once we exited at McCory Lane, our THP escort took off fairly quickly. I suspected to go block traffic for our left turn into the cemetery, so I held our speed. That was exactly what he had done. Blocked the traffic to allow our safe left turn, in the middle of a curve, into the cemetery. As we approached the pavilion at the Middle TN Veterans Cemetery, or as it is more properly called, "Field of Honor", I was waved down by a grounds worker. The service for LCpl Van Hoose was scheduled for 1400. We arrived at around 1330, and the procession for the 1300 service had not yet arrived. We were led through the cemetary around a very large American flag and back down the road. The ones of us in the front were passing the family and friends in the back of the procession. Many gestures of thanks to the PGR were given during this passage. We then had to park and wait for the 1300 procession (which came in directly behind us) and that service.
During this 30 minutes or so, we had a chance to visit with family members more, which was good given the short notice of the mission, we weren't able to spend much time with them before this point. Also had a chance to talk with the honor guard which was part of the India Co. in Nashville that we haved worked with quite a bit this past year. Several of the members of the honor guard remembered the PGR welcome home escort for them back in the Spring.
Once the pavilion was cleared from the other service. The PGR lead the group up the hill, and the cemetery officals had a place for us to park our bikes, and support vehicles. We quickly got a flag line in place for the family and moving of the casket from the hearse into the pavilion. The pavilion was packed, standing room only, and some folks on the outside. The military honors were carried out to perfection. We set a flag line as the casket was moved from the pavilion to the van. For those not familiar, this is SOP for this cemetery. They move the remains from the pavilion and do their work, and then the burial site is complete in about 40 minutes for any that want to go pay last final respects.
At this point the PGR was dismissed. My heart goes out to this family. LCpl Van Hosse was loved by many many people, and he was one of our country's finest citizens. I hope to live my life worthy to allow me to meet him in the afterlife.
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Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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CorporalOfMarines
Posts: 1
Yarmouth, MA
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| 25 Jul 2008 2:16 AM |
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Hey everyone, I just want to let you all know how much I appreciate everything you've said and done on Joe's behalf. He was not only an outstanding Marine, but a great friend of mine, and I miss him every day that passes.
This is a little late to say the least but I'll tell you a little about Joe...
Joe was the kind of Marine that never wanted to let his fellow Marines down no matter what. And for him that meant tolerating [i]incredible[/i] amounts of pain. Since the first day of bootcamp he didn't back down to anyone or any situation he faced.... Joe's cancer was in his back, in which he had excrutiating pain in for several months before having it looked at. But Joe never wanted to go to medical to have it checked out, despite not even being able to even walk normally due to the immense amount of pain he was in. He just wanted to push through, graduate orientation class here at Kings Bay, GA and get to a platoon with his buddies. Unfortunatly he wasn't able to do that, and another close friend of Joe's and I finally got him to go to medical to have his back looked at.
Even when Joe broke the news to us that he'd been diagnosed with cancer we didn't think it was a big deal, because Joe just had that warrior mentality and we knew he could fight through anything and win. We were sad to see Joe head back up to Tennessee, but that was where he would get the best medical treatment. We were sure he'd have a timley recovery and be back down in Georgia in no time. We'd talk to joe every week or two and everything seemed to be getting better, slowly but surley. Joe never wanted to let any of his fellow Marines down, so I think that's why he didn't fill us in when his condition started to turn down hill. He'd call and act as though everything was going to be fine. Although I wish that was the case, it wasn't. And in an absolutley stunning phone call (I believe the 15th) Joe's Mom Lisa called to tell me that Joe wasn't doing too well. The next day I got the call that Joe had passed - it was simply unbelievable. Shock is the only word to describe myself and Joe's other friends emotion at the time.
On Dec. 16th 2007 this country lost a great asset in Joe. All he wanted to do was get the the middle east, alongside his brothers in combat, and personally carry out the will of this great nation. He will be missed forever by the Marines he served with and his mom Lisa, two brothers and a sister that I had the pleasure of meeting on a trip I took with Joe up to Murfreesboro one time.
Again I want to thank you all who have posted and supported Joe and his family in any way. We appreciate it and I know they do.
Semper Fidelis Joe, RIP
Your Buddy,
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