Big Buford 
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I pray that God will grant you peace and closure. I am thankful beyond words for your son's commitment to democracy. I am sorrowful beyond reason that his commitment was total. I will list your son as one of my American heros. |
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What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?
Bill "Big Buford" Oldridge
American Patriot
boldridge@cacmustangs.org
501-837-4080
In Honor of:
My Dad - US Marines - Korea
My Father- US Navy - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam - Cold War
My Uncle - Marines - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam
My Uncle - National Gaurd
My Father In Law - US Navy - Vietnam
My Nephew - US Army - Irag
My Grandpa - US Navy
Family Member - US Army - Iraq
If You won't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to Stand in Front of them.
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VTXRIDER55
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Warner Robins, GA
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:36 AM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Matthew family and friends in the loss of Keith. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Keith served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. God tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) As Christ our Lord laid down His life for us that believe in Him for salvation, so your love one has laid down his life for us for our freedom. This act has made him a Super Hero in my heart and I thank-you deeply for this sacrifice made for our freedoms. I pray that God will now bless your lives and help you see how great a thing this is which your loved one has done. The FALLEN MILITARY MEMBER has shown this country his greatest love for country and friends |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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jrjensen
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Troutdale, OR
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:38 AM |
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| To the family and friends of SSG Maupin - America has lost another hero who gave his life serving our country. After four years of hope and prayers, Matt has been found and soon will be returned to to the country he served so well and the people he loved so much. Please know that while I cannot be with you in person, I will be riding along side you in spirit. |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
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New Mexico
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Temple City, California 91780
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:39 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt Keith Matthew Maupin I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Veteran I salute you SSgt Maupin and thank you for your service to our country. You are truly and American Hero. Welcome home my brother. Your family can finally put a closure to their ordeal. 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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rayschlegel
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College Park, Maryland
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:42 AM |
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| God's speed soldier. You will not be forgotten. |
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Riding In Honor of:
My daughter SPC Allison Schlegel, HHC 58th IBCT, OIF
My father CPO Walter Schlegel, WW 2 Veteran, All Theaters, ANC
My grandfather PFC Adolph Schlegel, WW 1 Veteran, European Theater
My father-in-law TSGT Joseph Wagner Jr, WW 2 Veteran, Pacific Theater
My mother-in-law LT Eleanor Carriollo Wagner, WW 2 Veteran Nurse, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater
My bother-in-law LTC Joseph Wagner III, Maryland National Guard, Pentagon |
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Krista in MA
Posts: 334
MA
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:48 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn, Keith, Micah, and Matts extended family and friends. How proud you must be for both of your sons and their service, as we are all so proud of them. I just wish that your son Matt had a different kind of homecoming. May you find peace and comfort knowing that your son is coming home. Matt, thank you for your service and sacrifiice. May you rest in peace, home where you belong.
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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~Martin Luther King. Jr.
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 667
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:50 AM |
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It is with a very heavy heart I post this.
My most sincere, deepest condolences to the family and friends of HERO MATT MAUPIN.
May our ALMIGHTY GOD embrace you all with HIS great love and give you the comfort to see you through this sad hour.
Matt has been in my prayers as well as all of you. He has taken his place in GOD'S HALL OF HEROS now. He has served his time in hell...
If at all possible, I will be there to stand PROUD for this HERO.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
A mother's son
So young and brave
Went off to war
His country to save
He never complained
He always stood tall
And in a battle
He gave his all
This BRAVE warrior fell
In a land far away
America lost a HERO
That fateful day
He is coming home
He will be here before long
His mother waits
She tries to be strong
When he arrives
The PGR will be there
To help the family
With this burden to bear
We will fly our flags
As we have for years
Our hearts will be heavy
Our eyes filled with tears
The rumble of our bikes
Will be heard across the land
America will know
It's the PGR taking the stand
The bugle plays TAPS
The rifles will sound
We will stand silent
Our tears on the ground
When this brave warrior
Is laid to rest
We will stand proud
For America's best.
With pride and respect
And honor too
For this great HERO
It's the least we can do
His memory must not fade
His sacrifice must never dim
We are still free
Because of HEROS like him
rayhog2
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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Postal Trucker
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:50 AM |
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My deepest condolences to Keith, Carolyn and Micah Maupin on the news about SSG Keith Matthew Maupin.
We have all become a part of Keith and Carolyn's extended family. Our hearts continue to go out to them with the latest news of Matt. Though this is not the news we all hoped for, it gives the Maupin family and friends some final answers.
Matt is a Hero to all of us and paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country and way of life. He has finally been set free and can now rest in peace at the right hand of God. He has earned this place of honor.
Rest in peace my brother. I will be standing in honor of you as you have stood in honor for all of us.
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rholliday
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Marysville, Ohio
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:55 AM |
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| My deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and friends in this, their time of need.
Standing by in Marysville. |
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If you can read this thank a teacher..
If you can read it in English thank a Vet! |
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Ohio
Posts: 165
Hamilton, OH
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:55 AM |
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Rest in peace SSG Matt Maupin. I know this is not the outcome we'd all hoped and prayed for but at least you are coming home now - to rest in peace.
God be with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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Susan
AKA Ohio Breeze
Patriot Guard Riders -- Part of it!--Proud of it! -- No Borders!
Everything I do is in honor of my grandfather - James H. Brown - WWII Vet. - 1923-2005
Freedom isn't free, just ask Any Soldier, Any Marine, Any Airman, Any Sailor....
www.AnySoldier.com
Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime – Adlai E. Stevenson, Jr.
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Badfinger
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| 31 Mar 2008 9:59 AM |
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We hoped and prayed for the best and prepared for the worst. Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences for this terrible loss. I can only imagine what you have been through. God bless you, your family, your friends and give this hero rest.
We never gave up and he'll never be forgotten.
Jim
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Riding in memory of LCpl Maria Frances Lauterbach, II Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and My hometown Hero
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Apple
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:03 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with SSG Keith Matthew Maupin family in this time of grief and reflection. I am humbled that because of your sacrifice SSG Keith Matthew Maupin I and other Americans have the opportunity to live free and teach the next generation how grateful we are for your unwavering dedication to our American Freedoms. I am forever thankful for your service. YOU are and will always remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO".
Stand Down SSG Maupin your mission is complete.
Dennis (Apple) Abplanalp
Ret DoD Special OPS
St. Paris, OH
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MusicmanM58
Posts: 217
Madison, Tn.
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:04 AM |
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| Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of SSG Keith Matthew Maupin, may God be with you during this time of grief. |
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~Mark & Sharon~
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CinChap
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:09 AM |
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Matt we've helped hold the light for you and keep it burning. We all wish you would have come home to us safely but you are coming home. We will always keep your memory alive and continue to help support your wonderful parents. God bless you young man, rest easy in the Lords hands now.
Till they all come home. |
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Trav
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Columbia, SC
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:10 AM |
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| Thank you SSG Maupin for your service. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for my freedom. I'm glad you are able to come home. Thank you. |
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wingone
Posts: 304
erie, pa
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:11 AM |
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The wait is finally over although the outcome is not what everybody wanted he is coming home.
To S.Sgt Keith Matthew's Maupin Family and Freinds our Prayerys and Condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Matt is a true Hero serving his country and making the ultimate sacriface to defend her and others.
Welcome home Matt the PGR will be ready to stand for you now as you have stood for us.
May you rest in peace.
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360Chief
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Bellbrook, OH
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:13 AM |
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| SSG Maupin:
May God grant you the rest you have earned, and be with your family and friends
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1hdrider2007
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A.K.A. BIGN ACWORTH, GA
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:23 AM |
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| TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SSG KEITH MATTHEW MAUPIN. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOU. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. |
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I RIDE IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER!
1971-2006
ROBERT D TURNER U.S. NAVY DOC
HIS JOURNEYS JUST BEGUN
DONT THINK OF HIM AS GONE AWAY
HIS JOURNEYS JUST BEGUN
LIFE HOLDS SO MANY FACETS
THIS EARTH IS ONLY ONE
JUST THINK OF HIM AS RESTING
FROM THE SORROWS AND TEARS
IN A PLACE OF WARMTH AND COMFORT
WHERE THERE ARE NO DAYS AND YEARS
THINK HOW HE MUST BE WISHING
THAT WE COULD KNOW TODAY
HOW NOTHING BUT OUR SADNESS
CAN REALLY PASS AWAY
AND THINK OF HIM AS LIVING
IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE TOUCHED
FOR NOTHING LOVED IS EVER LOST
AND HE WAS LOVED SO MUCH
WRITTEN BY LISA BANE/SIS-IN-LAW
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!!! |
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suzymomto4
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:24 AM |
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| Our Prayers and Condolences go out to SSG Keith Matthew Maupin's family. You now have closure that has been too long in coming. Please know he will never be forgotten.
Suzanne and David Benedict
riding in honor of
PFC Matthew Cory Bowe 19, died 2007 RIP
Patriot Guard Riders
Pittsburgh, PA
American Goldwing Association
Goldwing Road Riders Association
Star Touring & Riding Association
Southern Cruisers Riding Club members |
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Seahorse51
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Buena Vista, CO
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:35 AM |
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| May God Bless the Maupin family. Hopefully this will provide closure for Matt will soon be at home for eternity. Rest in Peace Brother. |
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Naval Advisory Group - Vietnam 1970-72
Advisor to the Iraqi Police - 2006-07
Riding for the members of the 630th and 204th Military Police Companies KIA in Baghdad in 2006-2007
RIP Brothers and Sisters, I will never forget you. |
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swatpolice
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:39 AM |
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| It's been a long journey my friend, welcome home, may you rest in peace. |
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Mike Schrull
1966-1970 USAF
Retired Sgt Lorain OH Police Department
''To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.''
Clyde Campbell
I ride in memory of Jack Enix USMC 6Jun68
"For the beer we never finished"
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Ridley
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:46 AM |
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| Our family's deepest condolences to family and friends of SSG Matt Maupin. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you throughout this long ordeal. We are indebted to Matt and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may continue to live free. Welcome Home, Matt, and rest in peace. A true American Hero. |
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mold maker
Posts: 172
Marion, In
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:49 AM |
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| It is with deep regret that I give my deepest condolences to the Maupin family in there most dire time of need. I pray that God will give you strenght and comfort. God gave his only Son that we may live! SSG Keith Matthew Maupin died for freedom and our nation. We can never repay the debt Matthew paid for us. Thank you for you service SSG Maupin and thank you for sacrificing your life that we ALL may LIVE IN FREEDOM by your shed blood. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL and GODS SPEED Matthew-WE WILL NEVER FOGET YOU AND THE PRICE YOU PAID FOR US !! |
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Old Coastie
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Wayne, Illinois
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:54 AM |
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Tears shed . . . prayers said,
thanking God for those who led.
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CAN-DO
Posts: 163
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| 31 Mar 2008 10:57 AM |
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On behalf of the Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG Keith Matthew MAUPIN, United States ARMY.
Your service as a solider and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Solider, your mission is now finally complete.
You can stand down and rest in Peace!
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Pete
MGySgt / USMC - Retired
Treasurer / Communications Officer
US Marine Riders Association (KY, OH, IN)
www.usmarineriders.com
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