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ladynighthawk 
Posts: 1830
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 23 Apr 2008 3:39 AM |
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My Grandfather, Lorenzo A. Martinez Sr. passed away Monday, April 21st. My grandfather is Retired USN, he served in three wars WW II, Korea and Vietnam. We are a very patriotic family and my grandfather flew his flag in his front yard everyday of his life. It was his wish to have "The Patriot Riders" lead his procession for his funeral. We would be honored if you could grant his final wish.
The Martinez Family.....
Date: Saturday, 26 April, 2008
Location: Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM
Staging Information:
0915 Meet at Getz Funeral Home
0930 Flag Line in place
1010 - ?? Stand Down during Service
1100 Re-assemble in Flag Line
11XX Caravan to Hillcrest Cemetery
Ride Captain for this Mission is Ed (Road Warrior) Kriner
e_kriner@spinn.net
Norton
NM State Capt.
Patriot Guard Riders
(505) 400-9108
www.PatriotGuard.org
Land of the Free...Thanks to the Brave.
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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Jasper54 
Posts: 5348
Columbus, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 3:54 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 US Navy, WWII, Korea, & Viet Nam Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Lorenzo A. Martinez. 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 205
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:36 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lorenzo Martinez. 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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 384
Newport News Virginia
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| 23 Apr 2008 5:01 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go ou tto the family and friends of Lorenzo Martinez, a True American Hero. Thank you Lorenzo 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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vander177
Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA
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| 23 Apr 2008 5:30 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy (ret) WWII/Korea/VietNam Veteran Lorenzo A. Martinez SR. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldiwde. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951)
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, 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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aoop
Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:09 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:35 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Martinez family and friends in the loss of Lorenzo. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Lorenzo 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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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:54 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez, USN (ret) WWII/Korea/Viet NamVeteran. 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, Lorenzo.
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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1743
Lexington, NC
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| 23 Apr 2008 7:08 AM |
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Lorenzo A. Martinez earned my respect and gratitude when he chose to serve our country through three wars and for so many years. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. We mourn the passing of yet another member of The Greatest Generation, and wish that we were close enough to be able to ride in honor of this great patriot.
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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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 23 Apr 2008 8:01 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII, Korea and Vietnam veteran and U.S. Navy retiree, Lorenzo A. Martinez. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Martinez. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. 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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New Mexico
Posts: 1351
Temple City, California 91780
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| 23 Apr 2008 10:38 AM |
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To the family and friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Vietnam era veteran I salute you Lorenzo and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. You are a true American Hero. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Nunca seras olvidado. Welcome home my brother. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. You will not be forgotten. I will be with you in spirit in memory of my nephew Joseph Mathew Cordova (USMC) the 400 New Mexico Vietnam Veterans who gave their all in the jungles of Vietnam and the 35 brave soldiers from New Mexico who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. May God bless them all and may they NEVER be forgotten. I was not there, but I still care.
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 12:43 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 23 Apr 2008 1:18 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez Sr., U.S. Navy Retired / WWII / Korea / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Martinez, 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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adccop
Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 23 Apr 2008 1:21 PM |
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To the family and friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Lorenzo, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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690MedCo
Posts: 3992
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Apr 2008 2:23 PM |
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| Thank you Lorenzo A. Martinez 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: 3039
Kinder, La.
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| 23 Apr 2008 2:41 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Lorenzo A. Martinez 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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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 23 Apr 2008 3:17 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of WWII/Korea/Vietnam Veteran Lorenzo A. Martinez, US Navy (ret). Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Lorenzo A. Martinez, U.S. Navy (ret) WWII/Korea/Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Lorenzo A. Martinez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Lorenzo A. Martinez, 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
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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TMR
Posts: 2382
Willow Springs IL
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| 23 Apr 2008 4:28 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Martinez, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7724
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 23 Apr 2008 6:29 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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vf52rcl
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:37 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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USN 1980-1988
To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004 |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 881
Warren,Ohio
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| 23 Apr 2008 9:42 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Lorenzo Matinez 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 24 Apr 2008 2:08 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII/KOREA/VIETNAM VETERAN LORENZO A. MARTINEZ USN (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME LORENZO 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3647
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 24 Apr 2008 7:02 AM |
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God Bless Lorenzo A. Martinez, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:51 PM |
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Mr. Martinez,
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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