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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 09 Mar 2008 12:42 PM |
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Updated 10 Mar 08 1840 Cst by Sandra
*******************STAGING INFORMATION*******************
Following information from Buddy Palla, RC for this mission:
The staging location will be at the Dollar General store in Marmet.
From the WV Turnpike (I77/I64), take exit 89 and head towards the river. If you are coming from the North, you will turn left after you exit and follow the sign towards 61N; from the south, you will exit right . At the bottom of the hill, turn left at the traffic light (there will be a Rite Aid store slightly off to the right). Travel 6 tenths of a mile on Rt 61N towards the center of Marmet...the road will weave around a couple of turns. You will see a Dollar General store on the right, with a Long John Silver's and Wendy's directly across the street on the left. Go just past the Dollar General and turn right on 91st Street; there is a small white sign on the signpost that says, "Leonard Johnson Funeral Home." We will meet at the rear parking lot of Dollar General, this will put us about two blocks from the funeral home. If you're hungry, or need a bathroom stop, Wendy's is very convenient.
I will not know until later this evening if the family wants an escort to the cemetery, but the funeral director is going to stage us on the street in front of the funeral home. If we end up escorting, we will be in perfect position. If we are not escorting, we will still be in perfect position to head out first for the cemetery and get our flag line set up before the procession arrives.
The cemetery is about 9 miles from Marmet, and we will not be travelling on the interstate highway. Procession speed should be about 35 mph. There should be two State Troopers present with their cruisers...they were in the APS unit with Tom Clute. They will provide escort service for us, if needed, as per the APS Chief I talked to today.
The roads in the cemetery are all paved, so there should not be any problem for those of us on ponies, however, since we may be parking on the side of the road, I would recommend bringing a plate for your sidestand. The funeral director did not know the exact location of the grave inside the cemetery; I will try to find out as soon as possible.
The temperature tomorrow should be in the mid to upper 40's, so everyone will need to dress accordingly, especially those on two wheels. The funeral director estimates the service will last about 45 minutes, so we'll be outside for about two hours in Marmet. Our flag line will be pretty much sheltered from any wind, so things shouldn't be too bad. The cemetery is on a hill, and wind, or wind chill, could be a factor.
Buddy
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This is now a Confirmed Mission for Senior Master Sergeant Clute. The family has requested PGR participation in the Senior's services.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 1300 (1 PM) at the Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, 8706 California Ave., Marmet, WV (http://tinyurl.com/2ooeh6) with interment to follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Glasgow, WV.
Staging till be at 1115 at a location to be determined tomorrow (Monday) during visitation. Please monitor the mission thread for precise location.
Flag line will be provided during final services and at the cemetery. If requested, escort to the cemetery will follow.
Understanding the very short notice of this confirmation, all who are able are requested to make an effort to stand for SMSGT Clute. He gave of his time for us, it is our opportunity to show his family our appreciation for that service.
Respects,
Joe _________________________________________________________________________ Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Clute, 56, a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard, passed away Saturday, 8 Mar 08, while on weekend training in Charleston, WV.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time but our offer of Patriot Guard Riders participation/support is being offered at this time. A final decision on our offer is expected to come sometime today but is anticipated to be accepted.
Should this become a Confirmed Mission, Anthony "Buddy" Palla will be the Temporary Ride Captain, with assistance from me and Bob (T-Bone) Smith.
Please follow this thread for information as it becomes available.
Thank you for all you do to show Honor and Respect to all in uniform, past and present.
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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 09 Mar 2008 12:53 PM |
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To the family and friends of SMSgt Thomas Clute I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you SMSgt Clute and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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catbrooks
Posts: 1760
Lake Mary, FL
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| 09 Mar 2008 12:56 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero.
SMSgt Thomas Clute, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 09 Mar 2008 1:00 PM |
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Senior Master Sergeant, thank you for your service to our country and to the West Virginia Air National Guard. Your rank indicates you have given the majority of your life in service to all in this country, helping to protect and preserve the freedom and liberties we have come to expect. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May your family, friends, brothers/sisters in the Air Guard and community find comfort in God's healing and mercy. May they realize that you shall continue to watch over them from your place among the Angels.
Stand at ease Senior. Your flight has come full circle. God Speed Sir.
The Patriot Guard Riders stand at the ready to show our Honor and Respect.
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 3568
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 Mar 2008 1:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SMSgt Thomas Clute, 56, WV Air Nat'l Guard, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SMSgt Thomas Clute's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SMSgt Thomas Clute, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Mar 2008 1:57 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of SMSgt Thomas Clute. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6261
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Mar 2008 1:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SMSgt. Thomas Clute, West Virginia Air National Guard. SMSgt. Clute, 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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 09 Mar 2008 3:58 PM |
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*****************CONFIRMED, SHORT NOTICE********************
This is now a Confirmed Mission for Senior Master Sergeant Clute. The family has requested PGR participation in the Senior's services.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 1300 (1 PM) at the Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, 8706 California Ave., Marmet, WV (http://tinyurl.com/2ooeh6) with interment to follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Glasgow, WV.
Staging till be at 1115 at a location to be determined tomorrow (Monday) during visitation. Please monitor the mission thread for precise location.
Flag line will be provided during final services and at the cemetery. If requested, escort to the cemetery will follow.
Understanding the very short notice of this confirmation, all who are able are requested to make an effort to stand for SMSGT Clute. He gave of his time for us, it is our opportunity to show his family our appreciation for that service.
Respects,
Joe
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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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deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
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| 09 Mar 2008 7:34 PM |
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I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of Tom Clute. As a fellow member of the WVANG, I mourn the loss of one of our own. You will be greatly missed by your many co-workers. Thank you for your sacrifices over the years, and may God bless your loved ones, and give them an extra measure of strength at this most difficult time.
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 Mar 2008 9:05 PM |
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| My prayers and sympathies go out to the family of SMSgt. Thomas Clute, as you go through life's greatest sorrow, the loss of someone you love. May your faith in Jesus sustain you, bringing you comfort today, courage for tomorrow and hope in your hearts always. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 09 Mar 2008 9:08 PM |
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Thank you SMSgt Thomas Clute for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.
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SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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Groundhogpmc
Posts: 198
Portsmouth, Ohio
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| 09 Mar 2008 11:00 PM |
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My condolences to SMSgt Thomas's family and friends. I will be honored to stand for an American Hero, and if nothing changes, I will be there. My sincere thanks and appreciation for you service, SMSgt. And my thanks to your family for the sacrifices they endured during your years of service.
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If you can read this, Thank a Teacher. If you're reading it in English, Thank a Soldier. |
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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 09 Mar 2008 11:50 PM |
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| Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country in defence of our freedom. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SMSgt Clute. |
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Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 10 Mar 2008 1:19 AM |
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Thank you Thomas, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I Salute You
My sinere condolences to the family and friends of SMSgt Thomas Chute, WVANG ........... and a Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 10 Mar 2008 5:30 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WV Air National Guard Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Clute. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this gratfeul nation in keeping peace worldiwde. You may be gone, but, you will never 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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T-Bone
Posts: 2260
Georgia
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| 10 Mar 2008 6:54 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SMSgt. Thomas Clute, West Virginia Air National Guard Member, and American Hero. Thank you Sir for your service to our Country and our Freedom. May You Rest In Peace.
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Georgia PGR..........Part of It........Proud of It! |
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satyr
Posts: 4904
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Mar 2008 8:35 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WV Air National Guardsman SMSgt Thomas Clute. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Thomas. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 1390
Brevard, NC
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| 10 Mar 2008 9:04 AM |
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Thomas Clute. Thank you for your service to our country. May, you rest in peace. You are a true “American Hero”. |
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 10 Mar 2008 9:21 AM |
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Words are never enough when a hero is laid to rest ... To the family and friends of Thomas Clute, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this ..
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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jborling
Posts: 243
Roanoke, VA...work in Radford
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| 10 Mar 2008 9:31 AM |
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To the family and friends of Thomas...my deepest condolences. Thank you Thomas for your service and your commitment to our gresat country. Standing by in Ronaoke, VA...
borlo
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PGR-District 2 Ride Captain
Roanoke, VA
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2543
Lexington, NC
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| 10 Mar 2008 12:44 PM |
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SMSgt Thomas Clute earned my respect and gratitude when he stepped up to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Roert
Posts: 2852
Erie, PA
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| 10 Mar 2008 1:30 PM |
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SMSgt Thomas Clute.
Rest in peace SMSgt.
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 10 Mar 2008 1:46 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the fami;ly of SMSgt Thomas Clute and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 899
Warren,Ohio
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| 10 Mar 2008 3:31 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Thomas Clute ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for You ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...PGR...Warren,Ohio U.S. Army 62 - 65 |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2024
Proctor, WV
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| 10 Mar 2008 5:40 PM |
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*******************STAGING INFORMATION*******************
Following information from Buddy Palla, RC for this mission:
The staging location will be at the Dollar General store in Marmet.
From the WV Turnpike (I77/I64), take exit 89 and head towards the river. If you are coming from the North, you will turn left after you exit and follow the sign towards 61N; from the south, you will exit right . At the bottom of the hill, turn left at the traffic light (there will be a Rite Aid store slightly off to the right). Travel 6 tenths of a mile on Rt 61N towards the center of Marmet...the road will weave around a couple of turns. You will see a Dollar General store on the right, with a Long John Silver's and Wendy's directly across the street on the left. Go just past the Dollar General and turn right on 91st Street; there is a small white sign on the signpost that says, "Leonard Johnson Funeral Home." We will meet at the rear parking lot of Dollar General, this will put us about two blocks from the funeral home. If you're hungry, or need a bathroom stop, Wendy's is very convenient.
I will not know until later this evening if the family wants an escort to the cemetery, but the funeral director is going to stage us on the street in front of the funeral home. If we end up escorting, we will be in perfect position. If we are not escorting, we will still be in perfect position to head out first for the cemetery and get our flag line set up before the procession arrives.
The cemetery is about 9 miles from Marmet, and we will not be travelling on the interstate highway. Procession speed should be about 35 mph. There should be two State Troopers present with their cruisers...they were in the APS unit with Tom Clute. They will provide escort service for us, if needed, as per the APS Chief I talked to today.
The roads in the cemetery are all paved, so there should not be any problem for those of us on ponies, however, since we may be parking on the side of the road, I would recommend bringing a plate for your sidestand. The funeral director did not know the exact location of the grave inside the cemetery; I will try to find out as soon as possible.
The temperature tomorrow should be in the mid to upper 40's, so everyone will need to dress accordingly, especially those on two wheels. The funeral director estimates the service will last about 45 minutes, so we'll be outside for about two hours in Marmet. Our flag line will be pretty much sheltered from any wind, so things shouldn't be too bad. The cemetery is on a hill, and wind, or wind chill, could be a factor.
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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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