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cagerbob 
Posts: 3847
Parma, Ohio
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:55 PM |
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Updated 23 Apr 08 1956 edt S Sturgis
FINAL ITINERARY
Tommy Baker, 61 years of age
Sergeant, United States Army, Viet Nam
April 28, 2008
Interment Service: Monday, April 28, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Staging 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM. Flag line in place by 2:45 PM.
Please park on Patriot Drive in front of Shelter A.
DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
(214) 467-3374
Map - http://tinyurl.com/54vdrg
Please use caution when riding on Mountain Creek Parkway due to ongoing construction. You may want to consider adding travel time to your ride due to the construction and delays and detours that we have experienced along this route.
Also please note that other services may be in progress as we are entering or leaving the area so please keep bike pipe/radio/etc., noise to a minimum. Thanks.
Weather: As of Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the sky is predicted to be partly cloudy with a temperature in the middle 70s. Please keep an eye on this as we all know how the weather loves to change without notice around here.
Iron Horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. All bike groups are invited to join us. The support truck with flags and water will be there.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this Veteran and his family.
Respectfully submitted,
George “Snakebit” Raglan
Steve “Badger” Lucas
North Texas Ride Captains
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Updated 18 APR 08 harly69g
Memorial Service, Saturday, April 19, 2008, 3:00 PM
Staging 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Flag line in place by 2:30 PM.
Baumgardner Funeral Chapel
3704 Highway 377 South
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
(817) 731-8400
Map - http://tinyurl.com/5jqugw
Mr. Baker will be interred at DFW National Cemetery at a date yet to be determined.
Weather: Clear and sunny with a high of 81 degrees. Please dress accordingly and remember to stay hydrated!
Iron Horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. All bike groups are invited to join us. The support truck with flags and water will be there.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this Veteran and his family.
Respectfully submitted,
George Snakebit Raglan
Steve Badger Lucas
North Texas Ride Captains
Short notice mission for Tommy Baker, USA Vietnam veteran, Ft Worth, TX, 19 APR 08
The family of Tommy Baker has requested the participation of the PGR in services for this US Army Vietnam veteran. A memorial service will be held at 1500 (3:00 pm) on Saturday, 19 APR 08 in Ft Worth, TX. Internment will be at DFW National Cemetery on a date and time to be announced. Final itinerary will be published on Friday.
Stand Tall and Silent
Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb
Deputy State Captain
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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krayzrick
Posts: 248
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 17 Apr 2008 7:58 PM |
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| Rest in Peace brother....standing with you in spirit |
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27th Engr./11th Cav. 66-67
Xuan Loc
7th Engr./5th Mech. Div. 68
Quang Tri / DMZ
9/11/2001 Never Forget
America's soldiers guard our way of life, and the Patriot Guard Riders cover their backs.....
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Uffda
Posts: 9147
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:05 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker, Viet Nam 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, Tommy.
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!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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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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Harley Harrold
Posts: 6655
Meridian, MS.
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:10 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy [War Sword]
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church,
HOG, Chunky River HOG Chapter, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 879
Warren,Ohio
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| 17 Apr 2008 9:58 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Nam era Brother Tommy Baker for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! It's NEVER too late to say: WELCOME HOME TOM ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR U.S. Army Nam era Vet. 62 - 65 |
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690MedCo
Posts: 3953
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 17 Apr 2008 10:25 PM |
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| Thank you Tommy Baker 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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Glen Owsley
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4713
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Apr 2008 10:56 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Tommy Baker, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Baker, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5177
Moraine, Ohio
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| 17 Apr 2008 11:25 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker. Thank you, Tommy, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Cipher
Posts: 366
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 17 Apr 2008 11:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the families and friends of our hero. People forget the sacrifices our men and women of our military make to protect this great country of ours, it's people and it's constitution.
I will not forget and do my best to remind others to remember!
Q
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1181
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 18 Apr 2008 2:05 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN TOMMY BAKER USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME TOMMY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 197
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| 18 Apr 2008 5:03 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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mailman
Posts: 11331
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 18 Apr 2008 6:47 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Tommy Baker. 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1175
Warner Robins, GA
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| 18 Apr 2008 6:56 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Baker family and friends in the loss of Tommy. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Tommy 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. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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satyr
Posts: 3185
Raleigh, NC
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| 18 Apr 2008 8:21 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran Tommy Baker. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Tommy. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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sdoise
Posts: 2976
Kinder, La.
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| 18 Apr 2008 9:44 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Tommy Baker and my sincere appreciation of his service to prerserve 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1727
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Apr 2008 9:50 AM |
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Tommy Baker 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. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 18 Apr 2008 10:19 AM |
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Mr. Baker,
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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 384
Newport News Virginia
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| 18 Apr 2008 11:19 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Tommy Baker. Thanks Tommy for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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SLO
Posts: 0
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| 18 Apr 2008 2:24 PM |
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Sincere condolences to family and friends.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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harly69g
Posts: 6642
KY State Captain
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| 18 Apr 2008 3:31 PM |
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| UPDATE: Final Itinerary posted |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
pgrky.org
pgrky.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
Vince Lombardi
“little limp-wristed leather-clad ladies”
Our new KY name from you know who. |
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Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
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| 18 Apr 2008 5:09 PM |
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Thank you Tommy, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............. I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker, US Army Viet Nam Veteran .......... and a Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"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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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 18 Apr 2008 6:13 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland during this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. 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 debt that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1188
Conroe,Texas
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| 18 Apr 2008 6:40 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Baker,. Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 18 Apr 2008 8:26 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero, Tommy Baker, please know we share in your pain. May GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time.....
Thank you brother....
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 1842
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 Apr 2008 9:46 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Tommy Baker, Vietnam, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Tommy Baker's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Tommy Baker, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
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
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding 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 serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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