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aoop 
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:28 AM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:44 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Kevin Thornton. Thank you Kevin for your service to our country and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. 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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:59 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Kevin Thornton, Army. 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, Kevin.
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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bballjones1973
Posts: 42
Bellbrook, Ohio
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:00 AM |
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| Sgt. Thornton, Thank you for keeping our country safe from terrorism. My family thanks you! I pray that your family will be comforted during this time of loss. God Bless America! Bill Martin, Bellbrook, Ohio |
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:20 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt Kevin Thorton 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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Lostwulf
Posts: 194
Fairborn , Ohio
(near Dayton)
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:10 AM |
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| Ride on brother !!!!! |
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Russ D.
Cold War / Viet Nam ERA Veteran
SGT. USAF (1974 - 1978)
Short Range Attack Missile / Verif. And Chkout Eq
320th MMS - SAC
Mather AFB , Ca. (Gone but not forgotten)
American by birth ... Free by choice !
We kept our freedom with a Nuclear fist . (since 1945)
The price of freedom is not cheap , it is written on The Wall ............ Thank a Veteran .
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Rabbi
Posts: 41
Columbus, Ohio
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:28 AM |
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Let me start off by offering my sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Kevin Thorton, U.S. Army / OIF Veteran.
As stated above, we will be staging at the Hangar between 1700-1715. I have been in contact with the CAO. The family will be proceeding on to Galipolis. At this time there is no escort scheduled. Please be sure to bring your flags. I look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
-Rabbi
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Postal Trucker
Posts: 295
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| 30 Apr 2008 10:11 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Kevin Thornton. May he rest in peace. Rest assured Kevin will never be forgotten.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2543
Lexington, NC
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| 30 Apr 2008 1:24 PM |
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SGT. Kevin Thornton earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6869
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 30 Apr 2008 2:19 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Kevin Thornton. Thank you, Kevin, 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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searay
Posts: 84
Middletown, OH
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| 30 Apr 2008 6:52 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family & friends of SGT Kevin Thornton. SGT Thornton now added to the list of great warriors that have paid the highest price for our freedom. May God Bless the family during this very difficult & hard time. Know SGT Kevin Thornton is never forgotten. He served with the best & now he will rest in peace with honor. I know words can never express how I feel or how you feel. Just know that all the PGR & Veterans from around the world will remember you in our prayers & say thank you to SGT Kevin Thornton.
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever
God Bless America
Life Member of the US Marine Corps League
Life Member of the Disable American Veterans
Proud to Ride with the PGR
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:17 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 Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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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TMR
Posts: 2692
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:21 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Sgt Thornton, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 30 Apr 2008 10:07 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Kevin Thornton,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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JennyDee
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| 01 May 2008 5:45 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to Sgt Kevin Thortons family. Thank you sir for your service. Rest in peace. |
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2008 6:01 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Kevin Thorton. I thank you for your military service 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!
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 01 May 2008 10:34 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt Kevin Thornton 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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dwj
Posts: 520
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 01 May 2008 10:47 PM |
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| Sgt Kevin Thornton,Army, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 02 May 2008 6:20 AM |
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SGT Thornton,
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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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 06 May 2008 8:19 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Sgt Kevin Thornton. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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