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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:15 AM |
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Updated 24 Apr 08 2007 edt S Sturgis
It is necessary to update Part 3 of the mission itinerary. Due to the expected large attendance of family, friends, and guests at the funeral of SGT Eakes the staging time is changed to 1000 - 1100. We will establish the flag line at 1100.
FINAL ITINERARY
Michael (Grnpaw) Haluski - 910-273-4215 will serve as Ride Captain for all parts of this mission.
PART 1 - Thursday 24 APR 08 - COMPLETE
PART 2 - Friday 25 APR 08
Stage at the Apex Funeral Home @ 4:00 PM (1600 hrs). Establish flag line at 4:30 PM (1630) - Visitation from 5 to 9 (1700 - 2100 hrs). Flag line will stand down at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
Map to funeral home - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=apex+funeral+home,+apex,+nc&ie=UTF8&ll=35.73385,-78.854949&spn=0.023723,0.039997&z=15
PART 3 - Saturday 26 APR 08
Stage at Olive Chapel Baptist Church - 600 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd. @ 10:00 AM (1000 hrs). Establish flag line 11:00 AM (1100 hrs). Service to begin at 12 noon. We may also provide escort to the church from the funeral home and or the family home. Stand-down during service and reform flag line immediately following. Proceed to cemetery for grave-side services with full military honors. The cemetery is part of the church grounds. Michael will provide instructions during stand-down.
Map to church - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=olive+chapel+baptist+church,+apex,+nc&ie=UTF8&z=12
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Updated 23 Apr 08 2029 edt S Sturgis
FINAL ITINERARY
Michael (Grmpaw) Haluski - 910-273-4215
will serve as Ride Captain for all parts of this mission.
PART 1 - Thursday 24 APR 08
SGT Lance O. Eakes will arrive at RDU Int'l Airport at 0900. We will be providing an escort for SGT Eakes and his family from the airport to the Apex Funeral Home. Staging will be at the Sheetz Service Station on Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC at 0745 - 0830. This is exit 285 off I-40. If you are traveling west on I-40 turn right on Aviation Pkwy. The Sheetz is located less than 500 yards from the exit. If you are traveling east on I-40 turn left on Aviation Pkwy. Sheetz is up about 100 yards from the exit. We will depart Sheetz at 0830 promptly for the air terminal. The escort for SGT Eakes is relatively short, probably 10 or so miles. I do not expect to be traveling on the Interstate.
PART 2 - Friday 25 APR 08
Stage at the Apex Funeral Home @ 4:00 PM (1600 hrs). Establish flag line at 4:30 PM (1630) - Visitation from 5 to 9
(1700 - 2100 hrs). Flag line will stand down at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
PART 3 - Saturday 26 APR 08
Stage at Olive Chapel Baptist Church - 600 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd. @ 11:00 AM (1100 hrs). Establish flag line 11:30 AM (1130 hrs). Service to begin at 12 noon. We may also provide escort to the church from the funeral home and or the family home. Stand-down during service and reform flag line immediately following. Proceed to cemetery for grave-side services with full military honors. The cemetery is part of the church grounds. Michael will provide instructions during stand-down.
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Updated 21 Apr 08 1345 Cst by Sandra Updated 23 APR 08 harly69g
SGT LANCE O. EAKES HONORS MISSION - UPDATE - PART 1
SGT Lance O. Eakes will return to North Carolina on Thursday, 24 April 2008. SGT Eakes will arrive at RDU Int'l Airport at 0900. We will be providing an escort for SGT Eakes and his family from the airport to the Apex Funeral Home. Staging will be at the Sheetz Service Station on Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC at 0745 - 0830. This is exit 285 off I-40. If you are traveling west on I-40 turn right on Aviation Pkwy. The Sheetz is located less than 500 yards from the exit. If you are traveling east on I-40 turn left on Aviation Pkwy. Sheetz is up about 100 yards from the exit. We will depart Sheetz at 0830 promptly for the air terminal. The escort for SGT Eakes is relatively short, probably 10 or so miles. I do not expect to be traveling on the Interstate.
Details regarding the services for SGT Eakes are still pending. It is anticipated the viewing and funeral service will be conducted within the next 3 - 4 days.
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith =========================================================================== Although deeply saddened, the PGR is honored that the family of Spc. Lance O. Eakes has requested that we stand for this true American hero.
His Army National Guard unit has suffered far too many losses this year and also needs our continued support and prayers.
Details will be posted as they become available. At present I will be your point of contact: 828-478-5460
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
828-478-5460
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
__________________________________________________________________________________________ IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 325-08
April 21, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lance O. Eakes, 25, of Apex, N.C., died April 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, Rocky Mount, N.C.
For more information media may contact the North Carolina National Guard public affairs office at (919) 664-6242.
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bkrbill
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Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:25 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT. Lance O. Eakes. Know that he is a True American Hero and as such will be remembered. SGT. Eakes, thank you for your service, we mourn your sacrifice along side your family. Stand-down Soldier, your watch is complete and we will now stand for you.
God Bless and God Speed!
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC State Captain
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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Knobby
Posts: 569
NC Asst. State Captain
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:25 AM |
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My condolences to the family, and friends, of SGT Eakes.
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Charlotte.
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See you on the flag line.
Brad "Knobby" Huntley
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Riding out of Matthews / Charlotte
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The PGR of NC alternate site.
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You cannot unsay a cruel word.
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TLSmith
Posts: 146
Franklin, NC - WNC
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:33 AM |
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God bless and keep friends and family at this very difficult time...
SGT Lance O. Eakes unselfless service will NOT go un-appreciated or forgotten
Prayers from Franklin...
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♥ Faith or Fear...your choice. ♥
There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 290
South Eastern Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:35 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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It Dosn't Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By ( Roert ).
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aoop
Posts: 2237
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 21 Apr 2008 11:59 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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milktoast
Posts: 1994
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 21 Apr 2008 12:07 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Lance Eakes. I pray they find strength and comfort during this difficult and unimaginable time. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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sdoise
Posts: 2857
Kinder, La.
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| 21 Apr 2008 12:14 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Soldier. |
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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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Teezo
Posts: 50
Raleigh, North Carolina
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| 21 Apr 2008 12:26 PM |
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| Thank you SGT Lance O.Eakes for your heroic and honorable service you gave in defending the freedom and security of our great nation. You deserve this whole nations respect and gratitude. A true American Hero, Rest in peace and God bless. Standing Ready to ride in honor! Raleigh NC |
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Standing ready in Raleigh
Bobby L Thomas
Raleigh NC,
Riding with Honor of my Father
Robert L Thomas Veteran US Army/Korea
Sgt Co K 17th Inf Regt |
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jborling
Posts: 216
Roanoke, VA...work in Radford
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| 21 Apr 2008 12:42 PM |
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Deepest regrets and condolences to the family and friends of Lance...you will not be forgotten... standing by in Roanoke, VA
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Jim 'borlo' Borling
PGR-District 2 Ride Captain
Roanoke, VA
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satyr
Posts: 3072
Raleigh, NC
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| 21 Apr 2008 1:17 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Lance O. Eakes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Lance. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
Standing by in Raleigh.
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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"
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TheT10
Posts: 31
Mcleansville, North Carolina
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| 21 Apr 2008 1:41 PM |
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| sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Eakes..we mourn your loss with you..prayers from my family to yours...we will PROUDLY stand for you as you stood PROUDLY for us.. Standing by in Mcleansville |
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Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of my son
Pfc. Allen Mitchell USAR
and Cpl Zack Murray USMC
and in memory of my father in-law
Robert White USN WWII
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1091
Warner Robins, GA
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| 21 Apr 2008 1:41 PM |
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| Our heart felt condolences to the Eakes family and friends in the loss of Lance. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Lance 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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CheyenneCowboy
Posts: 383
Alamance County, NC
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| 21 Apr 2008 1:42 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance Eakes. May the Good Lord keep you and comfort you in His loving embrace. Standing by in Burlington. |
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Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez, USAF (Ret)
Ride Captain--NC PGR
Army Parent--Kristopher Middleton Michigan NG
Riding in memory of:
My Grandfather: CW4 George S. Burney, Jr.
1919-1973
WWII Veteran, USArmy, Wy National Guard
Cheyenne, Wyoming
LtCol Joseph L. Hart, USAF
Cheyenne, WY
Laos 25 Feb 1967
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mailman
Posts: 11108
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 21 Apr 2008 2:18 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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mac304dutch
Posts: 496
Hope Mills, NC
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| 21 Apr 2008 2:31 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes. May you find comfort in the knowledge that many people across this great nation will be forever grateful for his sacrifice. |
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John "Dutch" Macomber
USA 1989 - 1995
NCNG 2000 - 2001
USAFR 2001 - 2004
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself"
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1armymom
Posts: 304
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:23 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SGT Lance O. Eakes,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SGT Eakes,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours.
~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
In Memory of the 37 souls who slipped from their earthly bounds and into The Lords Heavenly Army, from the 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division's first deployment, OIF 4/07 - 6/08.
And healing Prayers for a full recovery to the 411 wounded.
Welcome Home Raiders!
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Hackman
Posts: 92
Rock Hill, South Carolina
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:24 PM |
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| May God watch over this family in their time of sorrow. SGT Eakes, Thank you for protecting our freedom. |
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cadevine
Posts: 81
Monessen. Pennsylvania
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:29 PM |
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Our deepest sympathys and condolences go to the family and friends of SGT Lance Eakes. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
To SGT Lance Eakes, rest in peace now and thank you for your service to us and our country. We stand proud for you. God has taken you home at such as young age but it is time for you to rest and rest in peace. We honor your commitment to us. God Bless you, and we salute you. |
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krayzrick
Posts: 245
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:37 PM |
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| Rest in Peace SGT...standing with you in spirit in Alabama |
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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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earldapearl
Posts: 335
Wendell, NC
North Carolina Ride Captain
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| 21 Apr 2008 3:45 PM |
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| My condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes. Standing by in Wendell. |
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Stand behind our troops or feel free to Stand in front of them!
1995 road king
N.C.Perm. Ride Captain
NO BORDERS
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Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
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| 21 Apr 2008 4:11 PM |
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Thank you Lance, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance O Eakes ................ 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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Elrod74
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Gibsonville N.C.
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| 21 Apr 2008 4:41 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance Eakes. His sacrifice will not be forgotten! May God watch over his family and friends during this time of sorrow. |
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U.S Army 1992-2000
Riding in Honor of:
MSGT Allen Carter USMC
Pfc. Allen Mitchell USAR
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1109
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Apr 2008 5:10 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Lance O. Eakes,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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The Big G
Posts: 44
Creedmoor NC
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| 21 Apr 2008 5:22 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of this Tarheel Hero.
Standing by in Creedmoor NC. |
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Randy Grosskopf
USMC 83-92 Desert Storm Vet
KBR/Halliburton 05-06 OIF/ Diwaniyah Iraq |
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