satyr 
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Raleigh, NC
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lieutenant Matthew R. Vandegrift. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Matthew. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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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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hdpanther1
Posts: 709
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 25 Apr 2008 9:28 AM |
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To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, my family and I offer you our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your Marine. We pray that God will comfort you in your time of grief, we also as Patriotic Americans mourn this loss with you.
1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, My family and I thank you sir for you dedicated service to our Nation and you willingness to protect our freedoms by paying the ultimate price. Your selfless acts and you service will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Marine for your mission is complete!
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
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AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
Ronald Reagan
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Charger
Posts: 3442
Golden Colorado
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| 25 Apr 2008 10:17 AM |
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This mission has become confirmed in Lakewood, CO, on Monday, 28 Apr 08
The funeral will be held at the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in Lakewood at 1000 (10:00am).This will be followed by the burial at Ft Logan National Cemetery in Denver at 1200 (noon) at Shelter 'C'.
Staging for the funeral will be on the little dead-end street just south of the Funeral Home, which is on the west side of Wadsworth just south of Yale Ave.
Horan & McConaty
3101 S. Wasworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227
Stage - 0900 (9:00am)
Mission Brief - 0915 (9:15am)
Set up flag line - 0930 (9:30 am)
We have also been asked to be involved in the procession from the funeral home to Ft Logan. This part of the mission will be set up at the funeral home.
If you cannot attend the funeral, but can attend the burial, staging will be at the Visitors Information Center at:
Ft Logan National Cemetery
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80235
Stage - 1100 (11:00am)
Mission Brief - 1115 (11:15am)
Move to Shelter 'C' - 1130 (11:30 am)
Ride Captain will be New State Captain Steve DeBoer, and Crazy Bob will be his backup. |
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COLORADO RIDE CAPTAIN AND A PROUD SHEEPDOG
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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crazybob14
Posts: 259
lakewood, co.
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| 25 Apr 2008 10:40 AM |
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| The Ft. Logan part of this mission will be at shelter "C". We may also be asked to stand Sunday during visitation I will know more this afteroon and have the details.Also we need someone to step up and get the flags to both parts of this mission |
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JohnHarris
Posts: 142
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| 25 Apr 2008 10:44 AM |
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1st. Lt.Vandegrift, Thank you for your service to this great nation. It is with great sadness that I offer my sincere condolences to your family and friends. It will be my Honor and Privadge to stand for you and your family and friends.
John Harris
Gold Star Dad
Sgt Blake Harris
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nuguy
Posts: 472
Pueblo, CO
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| 25 Apr 2008 11:12 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Mathew R. Vandegrift for their loss of our hero.
Thank you 1st Lt. Vandegrift for your service and proctecting our freedom and our country.
I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MISSION. I HAVE A CLASS TO GO TO. I WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT TO STAND FOR YOU.
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Abe "nuguy" Duran
Ride Captain-Pueblo & So. Colo
Nat'l PGR
USN 55-58
RFTW Rider
Remembering our POW/MIA/KIA |
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ponarag
Posts: 160
Denver, CO
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:27 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers going to to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift.
I'll be able to make to both parts of the mission. Please let me know if help is still needed with flags.
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wvhusker
Posts: 4148
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:45 PM |
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1LT Vandergrift,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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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lkwood
Posts: 189
Thornton, CO
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| 25 Apr 2008 2:42 PM |
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Brian & I will be honored to stand the flag line at both the funeral home and at Ft. Logan.
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Soloman
Posts: 300
Golden CO
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| 25 Apr 2008 2:58 PM |
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I deeply regret that I will not be able to attend this mission. Know that I an standing with my brothers ans sisters in spirit. The sacrifice made by 1st Lt Vandergrift can never be repaid. To his family and freinds I offer my heartfelt condolences.
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Mike Rosenthal
Asst. State Captain / Denver & Northern CO.
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Slowhand
Posts: 3656
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:13 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. 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. But please 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. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and 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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Sky Rider
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Colorado - Aduentes Fortuna Juvat
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Wags
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| 25 Apr 2008 6:54 PM |
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Charger
Posts: 3442
Golden Colorado
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| 25 Apr 2008 7:16 PM |
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| Unfortunately the DOD release spelled his name wrong. Correct spelling is Vandegrift. |
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COLORADO RIDE CAPTAIN AND A PROUD SHEEPDOG
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7543
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 8:10 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Matthew is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, 1st Lt Matthew R. Vandegrift, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 1690
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 25 Apr 2008 8:21 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, USMC Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, 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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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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Charger
Posts: 3442
Golden Colorado
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| 25 Apr 2008 8:54 PM |
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The Patriot Guard riders have also been invited to come and set up a flag line and show our respect during the visitation at the funeral home, which will happen on Sunday, 27 Apr 08 from 1500 to 1800 (3:00pm to 6:00pm). I am putting out a special request to any and all PGR members that can to attend, give the family your support and condolences, and stand the flag line. Even if you can only stay for a portion of the time, please come.
Horan & McConaty Funeral Home
3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227
I will be the Ride Captain for this part of the mission, and will bring flags. I will be there by no later than 1400 (2:00pm).
I ask all PGR members to park on Duquesne Ave, which is immediately south of the funeral home going west off of Wadsworth. We are doing this to keep the parking lot of the funeral home open for family and friends to use. We have to be sure we do not block the entrance to the funeral home, or to the retirement village across the street
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COLORADO RIDE CAPTAIN AND A PROUD SHEEPDOG
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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cannesman
Posts: 32
Loveland, Colorado
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| 25 Apr 2008 9:05 PM |
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Our sincere condolances and prayers go out to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift, USMC Veteran. I thank you sir for your service, God Bless this Marine. Never Forgotten.
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USN 1965-1972
USS Valley Forge LPH-8
Tonkin Gulf Vet
Standing in awe and saluting the Hero's who have stood for me and mine.
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." |
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Soloman
Posts: 300
Golden CO
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| 25 Apr 2008 9:58 PM |
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I can stand the line on Sunday. Charger, I will meet you at the shop at 1330 to load flags and stakes.
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Mike Rosenthal
Asst. State Captain / Denver & Northern CO.
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Pedrum
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Peyton CO
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| 26 Apr 2008 8:25 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem' -- Ronald Reagan
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mattsmom
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Westminster, Maryland
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| 26 Apr 2008 9:16 AM |
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| 1st Lt Vandegrift, you are truly appreciated. Now you stand a hero at heaven's gates, along with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Matthew...and know that you will never be forgotten here. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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deke
Posts: 140
Elizabeth, CO
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| 26 Apr 2008 12:04 PM |
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I thank you Lt. Vandegrift for your service and sacrifice. To your family and friends I offer my heartfelt condolences... may God guide you through this horrible time. Know that this hero will not be forgotten.
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Deke
"This will remain the land of the free as long as it is the home of the brave."
- Elmer Davis
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Dalancas
Posts: 181
Highlands Ranch, CO
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| 26 Apr 2008 2:22 PM |
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Thank you LT Vandegrift for your service in keeping our great nation free, and for the sacrifices you have made for Americans everywhere.
To the Vandegrift family, it will be my honor to stand with flag for your fallen loved one on Sunday. My heart hurts for your loss, and I pray that God will provide you peace at this difficult time.
I will have to travel on Monday, and will miss the services. I will pray for a safe and humble day for the family and PGR.
Dennis
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Riding in memory of three great soldiers:
Spc Scott Reynolds, US Army
Spc Sabas Cecilio, US Army
PFC Marvin Edmond, US Army |
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atrulling
Posts: 148
Littleton, CO
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| 26 Apr 2008 7:43 PM |
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It would be my honor to stand for 1st Lt. Vandegrift on Sunday and at Ft. Logan. I will be there early on Sunday with the rest of my family to help set up.
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Harry Hartman
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Rochester, NY
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| 26 Apr 2008 8:52 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of !st Lt. Matthew R. Vandergrift. The service and sacrifices of this True American hero will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
1st Cavalry Dad
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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