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lonetexan2u 
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 26 Apr 2008 11:10 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift! "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 humbled for all you have given!”"SEMPER FI SIR" |
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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, 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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Dugie
Posts: 31
Lakewood, Co
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| 27 Apr 2008 8:02 AM |
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I will be honored to stand for this American Hero.
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Owen L. Dugan (Dugie) |
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JohnHarris
Posts: 147
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| 27 Apr 2008 8:50 AM |
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I will come over Sunday and stay for awhile, see you at 1400
John Harris
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flucero219
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| 27 Apr 2008 12:46 PM |
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| I'll be there to support honoring LT Vandegrift. God bless him and all servicemen. |
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jasonsargo
Posts: 191
Lakewood, CO
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| 27 Apr 2008 4:19 PM |
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| Sorry, I cannot make Sunday. I will be at both portions on Monday. Riding X1. |
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aeronca
Posts: 2
Eaton, Colorado
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| 27 Apr 2008 7:51 PM |
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To the family of 1st Lt. Matthew Vandegrift, neither I nor this Great Country can ever repay the dept we owe for the great sacrifice you have made in the loss of your Hero, but know that we will never forget.
Thank you Lt. Vandegrift. Your selfless duty to God, Country and Corps will never be forgotten. I will be there proudly standing the line for you. Stand down now Marine, Your mission is complete.
Phantomphfixer
469th TFS, 69-70, riding in memory of sqaudron mates
Capt. Mitchell Sadler and Lt. Gordon Hill, both MIA
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Charger
Posts: 3449
Golden Colorado
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| 27 Apr 2008 8:13 PM |
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I want to send my thanks out to everybody that attended today during the visitation. Everybody did a great job of setting up the flags around the building with the stakes, and then taking turns standing in the flag lines by the entrances. As always, I was honored to stand with all of you. Still hoping to make some portion of the mission tomorrow, but unfortunately my other job may get in the way.
Again, thanks to everybody!
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 28 Apr 2008 6:52 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this brave hero, 1st Lt. Matthew Vandegrift .... may GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time.....
Words are never enough when such a hero is taken from us, please know we share in your pain............
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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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Pitbull_Steve
Posts: 86
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| 28 Apr 2008 8:36 AM |
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1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandergrift,
Officer of Marines - Job Well Done! Thank you for becoming a US Marine, thank you for having made the choice to stand up and defend! Thank you for the gift of leadership you have providing to the many you have trained and took care of. We wait to meet you at the gates of heaven. Welcome Home LT.
Mr. and Mrs. Vandergrift,
Under your careful love, attention and raising of your son, you have given all of us and our Nation a gift - a US Marine Officer, we are in debt to you. Thank you for having taking the energy, time, experience, passion and love to have raised such an outstanding Man and Marine! Mr. Vandergrift, as a Marine yourself, from a Marine here, THANK YOU!
Semper Fi.
Steve Hosie
Sgt USMC
1986 - 1993
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Semper Fi Devil Dogs!
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dwj
Posts: 505
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 28 Apr 2008 9:19 AM |
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| 1st Lt Matthew R Vandegrift, Our heartfelt condolences go to your family and friends. Your Brothers-in-Arms, who have gone before you, are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985
American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119
Area#1 Vice President Northern CA.
Run For The Wall Family.
Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1109
Conroe,Texas
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| 28 Apr 2008 3:21 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandergrift,Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Calling Fox
Posts: 674
Emerson, IA
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| 28 Apr 2008 9:33 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen."
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690MedCo
Posts: 3864
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 28 Apr 2008 10:02 PM |
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| Thank you 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift 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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Pitbull_Steve
Posts: 86
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| 28 Apr 2008 10:40 PM |
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Photos of today's Mission: http://myphotoshots.net/v/inhonorof/1stLtVandegrift/ Double click on the first photo to enlarge, then click "next" to go to the next... or
Slideshow: http://myphotoshots.net/v/slideshow/inhonorof/1stLtVandegrift/
Semper Fi.
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Semper Fi Devil Dogs!
www.USVeteransDirectory.com
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ponarag
Posts: 160
Denver, CO
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jimreime
Posts: 585
Colorado Springs Ride Captain
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| 29 Apr 2008 12:10 AM |
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| It was a true honor to stand for you 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandegrift Sunday at the funeral home. I was very impressed with the strength that your parents exhibited when I spoke with them. Truly amazing, your family joins the ranks of the families in the past that have kept this great country free!!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, it can never be repaid but we will do our best! Rest In Peace Sir, rest in peace. |
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Jim "Infidel" Reime
Colorado Springs Ride Captain
Home: 719-638-1643
Cell: 719-332-1286
patriotguard@hotmail.com
http://geocities.com/jimreime/index.html
Proud Son of a Korean War Tin Can Sailor!
Borders, Language, Culture!
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Wyldheart
Posts: 732
Douglas, Wyoming
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| 29 Apr 2008 12:18 AM |
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| My heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to the loved ones of 1st Lt Vandegrift... May God hold you close through this painful time of loss. 1st Lt, thank you for your service and dedication Sir, Godspeed. |
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Where We Go One, We Go All...
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Kim & Bebe' Bleu ""IX XI ~ Never forget""
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