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Uffda 
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Apr 2008 5:45 PM |
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The Patriot Guard has been asked to Stand for Navy Veteran and Purple Heart Winner, (twice) E-6 VIETNAM Veteran Johnny F. McClaren. Johnny did three Tours in VIETNAM and was going for a fourth when he got caught in an explosion and lost his right leg. His
Services: 14:00 (2:00 P.M.)
Floral Haven
6500 S. 129th East Ave
Broken Arrow, Okla
Staging: 13:00 (1:00 P.M.)
Quik Trip
61st and HWY 169
Tulsa, Okla
Briefing: 13:20 (1:20 P.M.)
KSU: 13:30 (1:30 P.M.)
Weather: Partly Cloudy---78*
This will be a Grave Side Service and shouldn't take long. There is a possibility that a Escort for the Family might be ask for later this evening. Details will be posted if they ask. Please bring your Flags if at all possible.
Special Ride Captain will be Don (APE) Serner who is friends with the Family
Jerry Lakey
Oklahoma State Captain
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3647
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 27 Apr 2008 6:05 PM |
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God Bless Johnny F. McClaren, 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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Uffda
Posts: 9217
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 27 Apr 2008 6:18 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny F. McClaren, Navy, Viet Nam 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, Johnny.
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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mailman
Posts: 11403
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 27 Apr 2008 6:51 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran Johnny F. McClaren. 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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skydiverd3716
Posts: 23
La Vergne Tn
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| 27 Apr 2008 7:18 PM |
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Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great
country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends for
this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be
forgotten! Rest in peace Sailor your mission is now over. |
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From Sgt Ken Simpson
Member of Patriot Guard Riders ,G.W.R.R.A Chapter Y TN and Rolling Thunder® Tennessee Chapter 1
"Fallen Soldiers Memorial Bike" http://fallensoldiersmemorialbike.com
In Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom"
" YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN "
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 881
Warren,Ohio
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| 27 Apr 2008 7:23 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Nam Era Brother Johnny McClaren for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! It's NEVER too late to say: WELCOME HOME JOHN ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR U.S. Army Nam Era Vet. 62 - 65 |
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Annette
Posts: 305
Davenport, Ia
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| 27 Apr 2008 7:50 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam Navy Veteran Johnny F. Mcclaren. |
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Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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stretchnit
Posts: 849
Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 27 Apr 2008 8:16 PM |
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Thanks Johnny for your years of service in defense of FREEDOM. Your past sacrifices didn't go un-appreciated. My prayers and condolences to your family and friends. May God grant them peace in the days ahead. I also want to convey to you a belated, "Welcome Home Brother". Something you probably didn't get when you came home. Rest in Peace now..........
Standing by in S.E.Kansas, with the flag truck.
With respect,
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Flag Support Unit
Mulberry, Ks. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1885
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 27 Apr 2008 9:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Johnny F. McClaren, Navy, Viet Nam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Johnny F. McClaren's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Johnny F. McClaren, 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.
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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Ape
Posts: 427
Owasso
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| 27 Apr 2008 9:56 PM |
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Johnny was a U.S. Navy Seal during his tour in Veitnam. Tammy, (Johnny's daughter) and her husband Chris are friends and members of the Star Touring and Riding Group Tulsa Chapter #141. Johnny rode a GW Trike for awhile before he became to ill to ride any more and had to give it up. Chris and Tammy bought my wife Pam's 650 Vstar for Tammy after she decided her GS250 wasn't going to cut it anymore. Johnny was very proud of his daughter.
Johnny was a good man, Father, Husband, American.
His loss will be deeply felt.
He will Never Be Forgotten.
He had gone beyond the call of Duty to Serve his Country, Rest in Peace Soldier, Now it is our turn to serve You.
May God Bless.
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Look around and see what America's Soldiers have given you, then look around to see what you have given them.
Ape 2-15-07 PGR 853
RIDING WITH RESPECT!
Riding in Honor of my Cousin, SGT. Joe Cook, U.S. Army, 2/69 AR, 2 tours,Iraq.
My Bro-n-Law, SMSgt. Darrin Sutterfield, 332EAMXS/138FW Viper-EAMU.
My Uncle, ACT2 Lloyd Drain, Navy, U.S.S. Bennington '62. |
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Jer's
Posts: 116
White Lake, Mi.
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| 27 Apr 2008 10:51 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny F. McClaren and may the Lord grant this family the peace and strength to deal with the days ahead. |
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Jer's
US Navy Veteran
USS Daniel A. Joy DE 585
Pax River NATC
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
1960-1966
Life Member VFW Post 4156
Vice President Oakland County Veterans Group |
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adccop
Posts: 2659
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 27 Apr 2008 11:30 PM |
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To the family and friends of Johnny F. McClaren I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Johnny, 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.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 872
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 28 Apr 2008 12:25 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Johnny F. McClaren! "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
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 28 Apr 2008 12:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Johnny F. McClaren, U.S. Navy / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. McClaren, 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 28 Apr 2008 1:13 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN JOHNNY F. MCCLAREN USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JOHNNY 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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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 28 Apr 2008 2:02 AM |
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Thank you Johnny, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny F McClaren, US Navy Viet Nam Veteran ........... and Hero |
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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 |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5343
Columbus, Ohio
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| 28 Apr 2008 4:11 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 Viet Nam Veteran Johnny F. McClaren. 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 28 Apr 2008 4:53 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the McClaren family and friends in the loss of Johnny. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Johnny 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 205
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| 28 Apr 2008 5:06 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Johnny McClaren. 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7724
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 28 Apr 2008 5:35 AM |
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 28 Apr 2008 6:18 AM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero, Johnny McClaren.... may GOD bless and comfort you during this difficult time.....
Thank you for your service brother....
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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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aoop
Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 28 Apr 2008 6:26 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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acratliff
Posts: 1603
Charleston, SC
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| 28 Apr 2008 7:19 AM |
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| Thank you for your service, Johnny F. McClaren. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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dwj
Posts: 505
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 28 Apr 2008 8:21 AM |
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| Johnny F. McClaren, Navy Vietnam Veteran , 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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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 28 Apr 2008 8:29 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran and U.S. Navy veteran, Johnny F. McClaren. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Johnny. 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"
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