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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Apr 2008 2:31 PM |
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Updated 23 Apr 08 1849 edt S Sturgis
This is the final itinerary for CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner, who served our nation in the US Marine Corps for 30 years. He was a veteran of Korea and received a battlefield commission while serving in Vietnam. He also served with Marine Squadron One as a crew member on Marine One for President's Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford.
Sparky Cox 903-821-6836
Staging: 1045 (10:45 am) at the Eagles parking lot at the corner of Austin Ave. (US 69) and Woodard St. KSU at 1115 (11:15 AM). Funeral home is six blocks away.
Service: 1200 on Saturday, 26 APR 08 at Fisher's Funeral Home located at 604 W. Main St., Denison, TX.
Weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 75 degrees.
Please join us in honoring this veteran and his family.
Stand Tall and Silent
Gary "Thumper" Winters
North Texas Ride Captain
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The family of CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner has requested the participation of the PGR in services for this US Marine Corps retiree. Services will be held on Saturday, 26 APR 08 in Denison, TX. Final itinerary will be published shortly.
Stand Tall and Silent
Bill
Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb
Deputy State Captain
North Texas
Patriot Guard Riders
aapylt@aol.com
972-672-2701
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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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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 22 Apr 2008 3:07 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Richard Grant Gardner, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Richard. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 22 Apr 2008 3:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of CPT. Richard Grant Gardner, USMC Retired. CPT. Gardner, 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 22 Apr 2008 4:42 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Gardner family and friends in the loss of Richard. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Richard 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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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:33 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of USMC Captain (Ret) Richard Grant Gardner. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:45 PM |
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Thank you Richard, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM .......... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Grant Gardner, Capt, USMC(Ret) ...... and 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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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner, USMC 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, Richard.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 |
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3647
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 22 Apr 2008 8:03 PM |
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God Bless Richard Grant Gardner, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 6677
Meridian, MS.
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| 22 Apr 2008 8:45 PM |
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| I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Richard G. Gardner for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord forever free in heaven. Thank you for your dedicated service to your country and the USMC. |
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 22 Apr 2008 8:53 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
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
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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aoop
Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 22 Apr 2008 9:46 PM |
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 23 Apr 2008 3:28 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero, Richard Grant Gardner, please know we share in your pain. May GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time.....
Thank you ....
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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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Jasper54 
Posts: 5344
Columbus, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:09 AM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Retired United States Marine Corps Captain Richard Grant Gardner. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1743
Lexington, NC
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| 23 Apr 2008 7:17 AM |
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CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country for so many years in the Marine Corps. 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
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 12:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. Richard Grant Gardner. Thank you, sir, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 3992
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Apr 2008 2:33 PM |
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| Thank you CPT (ret) Richard Grant Gardner 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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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4056
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 23 Apr 2008 5:15 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7724
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:10 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 881
Warren,Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:23 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Richard Gardner for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR |
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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:40 PM |
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May you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom, Rest in Peace, see you soon my brother.
Richard & Kary.
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To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
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sdoise
Posts: 3039
Kinder, La.
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| 24 Apr 2008 7:43 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Richard Grant Gardner 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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CAN-DO
Posts: 162
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:07 PM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain Richard G. Gardner, USMC.
Your service as a Marine 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.
Marine!
Your mission is now finally complete.
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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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:57 PM |
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CPT (Ret) Gardner,
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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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:47 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives. 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. We 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. I thank you for 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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Annette
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Davenport, Ia
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| 26 Apr 2008 11:19 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Cpt. (Ret) Richard Grant Gardner USMC. |
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Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
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