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Subject: Charles "Whitney" Reid, WWII Army Veteran, Grand Junction, CO, 25 APR 08

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Susan Sturgis User is Offline
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Bear, DE
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23 Apr 2008 7:00 PM Alert 




We have been invited to the Funeral of Charles (Whitney) Reid, Veteran,
U.S. Army,
WWII.

Internment 1500(3pm) 25 April at:

Orchard Mesa Cemetery (Lot H)
B 3/4 Road
Grand Junction, CO

Stage 14:15(2:15pm) Look for Group at Lot H.
Ride Captain Dennis Bell


Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
charger@patriotguard.org


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."
Pinger User is Offline
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY




23 Apr 2008 7:36 PM Alert 
Thank you Charles, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ........... I Salute You

My sincere condolences to the family of Charles (Whitney)Reid, US Army WWII Veteran ........ and Hero

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
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
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Warner Robins, GA




23 Apr 2008 8:07 PM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the Reid family and friends in the loss of Charles. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Charles 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.






JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5

New Mexico User is Offline
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Temple City, California 91780




23 Apr 2008 8:29 PM Alert 
To the family and friends of Charles "Whitney" Reid I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you "Whitney" and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Hero Down - Kickstands Up
One Nation Under God

Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
satyr User is Offline
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC




23 Apr 2008 8:39 PM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran Charles (Whitney) Reid.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Reid.  As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered.  Rest in peace sir.  I salute you.

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"
Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA




23 Apr 2008 8:53 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Charles (Whitney) Reid, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Reid, 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.

vf52rcl User is Offline
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA




23 Apr 2008 9:06 PM Alert 
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.

USN 1980-1988
To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004
groady User is Offline
Posts: 167
Grand Junction, CO




23 Apr 2008 9:18 PM Alert 
We offer our Sincere Condolences to the Family of Charles (Whitney) Reid when called he
came forward with many others then and served in the Army with the Greatest Generation
of Hero's, he served with dedication to his Country and his Flag. Rest in peace Soldier your
mission is complete.

Art(groady)& Meg Edwards
USN Retired/Vietnam Veteran
Western Slope Assistant State Captain
Colorado Patriot Guard Riders
vf52rcl User is Offline
Posts: 770
Black Diamond WA. USA




23 Apr 2008 9:44 PM Alert 
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.

USN 1980-1988
To Live is to Love
To Love is to Live
Ride In Memony of my son Roger 1980-2004
Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob User is Offline
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Warren,Ohio




23 Apr 2008 9:52 PM Alert 
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends Of Charles Reid, and Yet another loss for Grand Junction ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR
mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052




23 Apr 2008 10:07 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Charles (Whitney) Reid, WWII, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Charles (Whitney) Reid's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Charles (Whitney) Reid, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.

Know You Are Loved

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.
690MedCo User is Offline
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Huntington Beach, CA




23 Apr 2008 11:17 PM Alert 
Thank you Charles (Whitney) Reid 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.

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
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY




24 Apr 2008 1:49 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN CHARLES (WHITNEY) REID USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CHARLES. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
Jasper54 User is Online
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Columbus, Ohio




24 Apr 2008 3:41 AM Alert 
I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Charles "Whitney" Reid.  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.

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.
mr_stainglass User is Offline
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Newport News Virginia




24 Apr 2008 5:58 AM Alert 
My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Charles Reid. Thank you Charles for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy.

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
HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL




24 Apr 2008 6:59 AM Alert 
God Bless Charles "Whitney" Reid, 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.

Dave


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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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain




24 Apr 2008 7:24 AM Alert 
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Charles "Whitney" Reid. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.




24 Apr 2008 7:30 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Charles "Whitney" Reid and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.

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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Stroh User is Offline
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Grand Junction, Colorado




24 Apr 2008 9:25 AM Alert 
Rest in peace Mr. Reid, WWII Army veteran. Thank you for serving during the world's greatest and most important conflict. You sacrifices honored our country and flag. You mission is complete but you will not be forgotten.

Dennis

Remember, when the enemy is within range, so are you!

ROCK
Vietnam 68'72'

Riding for Walter C. Wright USAF
KIA Oct. 1967

Western Slope Ride Captain
custer7thcav User is Offline
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Moraine, Ohio




24 Apr 2008 11:12 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Reid. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.

custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
vander177 User is Offline
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Vandergrift, PA




25 Apr 2008 5:56 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and firends of U.S. Army WWII Veteran Charles "Whitey" Reid. I thank you for your military services 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!

Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (Genreral Douglas MacArthur - 1951)

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
wvhusker User is Offline
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Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C




25 Apr 2008 1:50 PM Alert 
Mr. Reid,

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

"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

Slowhand User is Offline
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain




25 Apr 2008 3:29 PM Alert 
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.

Russ "Slowhand"




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Phelan, Ca. High Desert




26 Apr 2008 11:37 PM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Charles "Whitney" Reid! "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!”

Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
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, West Texas

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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