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Uffda 
Posts: 8817
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:26 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to provide an honor flag line at
Black Hills National Cemetery on April 25 for Claud L.
Adkins. Mr Adkins is a veteran, having served in the US Navy from 1955 -
1959. Members able to attend are asked to stage at the Windmill
Truck Stop at I-90, Exit 55 in time to go 'kick stands
up at 0915. We will ride together to Black
Hills National Cemetery to arrive there not later than 0945.
We have also been asked to provide escort following commital back to Rapid
City to the DAV at 101 E. Madison St. Ride Captain for this
mission is Ed Kruse. Please contact Ed at akek97718@msn.com to confirm attendance
or with questions. The weather forecast is for a high of 54
degrees and partly cloudy. Please come dressed for the weather.
Claud L. Adkins, 69, Rapid City, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at his
home. Claud joined the Navy in 1955 thru 1959 and served on the USS Bache DD 470
ship. He volunteered at Fort Meade and had 20, 538 hours; he also had 261,
243 miles as a volunteer driver. He enjoyed the DAV. Claud was past Commander
Chapter 3 DAV, Sgt of Arm Department of South Dakota DAV, a member of the Black
Hills National Cemetery Committee and Fort Meade Hospital Transporter Commander.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the
Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Mike Schultz officiating. Military
honors will be provided by TREA Chapter 29 out of Rapid City. Luncheon will
follow at the DAV Hall at 101 E Madison St in Rapid City.
Lance "SirLancelotSD" High Plains Regional Captain,
Patriot Guard Riders
www.PatriotGuard.org SirlancelotSD@patriotguard.org MSgt, USAF
(Ret)
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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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mailman
Posts: 11042
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:30 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran Claud Adkins. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:36 PM |
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Thank you Claud, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Claud Adkins, US Navy Veteran ........ and 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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Uffda
Posts: 8817
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 22 Apr 2008 6:48 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Claud Adkins, Navy 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, Claud.
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4562
Lacey, WA
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| 22 Apr 2008 7:56 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Claud Adkins, U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Adkins, 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3526
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 22 Apr 2008 7:57 PM |
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God Bless Claud Adkinsl, 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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satyr
Posts: 3044
Raleigh, NC
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| 22 Apr 2008 8:30 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of U.S. Navy veteran Claud Adkins. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Claud. Rest in peace sailor. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1690
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 22 Apr 2008 9:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Claud Adkins, U.S. Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Claud Adkins, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Claud Adkins, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. 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 Viet NAM - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
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. |
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aoop
Posts: 2216
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 22 Apr 2008 9:39 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 3:31 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero, Claud Adkins, please know we share in your pain. May GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time.....
Thank you Sir .........
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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: 5047
Columbus, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:01 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran, Claud Adkins. 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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 366
Newport News Virginia
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| 23 Apr 2008 5:43 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Claud Adkins. Thank you Claud for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Fair Winds and Following Seas. 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1054
Warner Robins, GA
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:39 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Adkins family and friends in the loss of Claud. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Claud 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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vander177
Posts: 2699
Vandergrift, PA
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:56 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy Veteran Claud Adkins. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders, Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Sgt of Arms, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1679
Lexington, NC
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| 23 Apr 2008 7:13 AM |
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Claud Adkins 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
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4962
Moraine, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 12:49 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Claud Adkins. 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: 3824
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Apr 2008 2:35 PM |
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| Thank you Claud Adkins 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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sdoise
Posts: 2823
Kinder, La.
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| 23 Apr 2008 2:47 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Claud Adkins 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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TMR
Posts: 2382
Willow Springs IL
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:38 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Adkins, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7543
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:13 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
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: 874
Warren,Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Claud Adkins 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4148
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:54 PM |
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Mr. Adkins,
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: 3656
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:42 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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Danegeld
Posts: 41
Western South Dakota
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| 25 Apr 2008 6:03 PM |
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| The service went off today without a hitch at the Black Hills National Cemetery. In the snow and wind 10 PGRs formed a flag line for family and comrades of Claud Adkins, USN 1955-1959.
Claude's memory and life were then celebrated by over 100 guests and members at the local Chapter 3 of the Disabled American Veterans.
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Nice to meet ya...
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 668
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 26 Apr 2008 11:54 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Navy Veteran Claud Adkins! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, as you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled for all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Patriot Guard Riders
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman Recruit USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, WestTexas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam,Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam ,Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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