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Uffda 
Posts: 8832
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 May 2008 12:15 PM |
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Updated 7 May 08 1712 edt S Sturgis
Staging locations are the Steverson & Hamlin & Hillbish Funeral Home and Florida National Cemetery respectively.
There will be no funeral procession from the funeral home to FNC.
Carl Swafford
Florida State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
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Col Frank W. Klibbe,
WW II Fighter Ace, Army Air Corps/USAF
Frank W. Klibbe was born on May 30, 1920 and grew up in Anderson, Indiana, to avoid being drafted into the Army or Navy, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps on October 26, 1941 and was accepted into the Aviation Cadet program in 1942.
During WWII, Col Klibbe was assigned to the 56th Fighter Group, 61st Squadron. He flew a P-47 Thunderbolt and in honor of his high school, he had a motif of an Indian chief head dress applied to the nose of his aircraft. He and "Little Chief" flew 63 combat missions and scored seven aerial kills compiling over 200 combat hours. He completed his combat tour May 8, 1944 was assigned as a flight instructor.
He continued to serve a long, distinguished career. He took part in the first translantic jet deployment in 1948. This mission proved the feasibility of flying fighter jets to a deployment in Europe rather than dismantling and shipping them. Col Klibbe retired in 1972. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters, and the Air Medal with five clusters.
Frank W. Klibbe made his final flight to heaven on Saturday, April 26th 2008. Husband, father, friend, warrior with a keen sense of humor and a warm, creative spirit, he will be missed. Services will be held at the Steverson& Hamlin& Hillbish Funeral Home , Tavares, Florida on May 9th with interment services following at the Florida Nation Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Phase I Memorial Services
May 9, 2008, 10:00 AM
Steverson& Hamlin& Hillbish Funeral Home
226 E Burleigh Blvd.
Tavares, Florida 32778
(352) 343-4444
Ride Captain for phase I is Leon Hurley (Disasterleon), disasterleon@gmail.com
Staging begins: 8:00 AM
Mission brief: 8:40 AM
Flag line: 8:55 AM
Family arrives: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Services: 10:00 AM
Phase II Interment Services
May 9, 2008 2:00 PM
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: (352) 793-7740
Staging begins: 1:00 PM
Mission brief: 1:40 PM
Flag line: TBA at mission brief
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Swofford
Florida State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S. Swofford
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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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CarlS
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Florida State Captain Flagler County, Florida
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| 03 May 2008 12:27 PM |
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To the family of Col Klibbe, I offer my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. You have lost a husband, father, uncle, friend and America has lost a true American hero, a member of the greatest generation. We share your grief. May God give you strength, comfort and consolation as you walk this dark road. May he surround you with the comfort of warm, loving memories.
To Col Klibbe, Sir, I thank you for your service to our great nation and for you role in insuring that I grew up in a free nation. Godspeed, Sir, and rest in peace. You mission is complete. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford |
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Uffda
Posts: 8832
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 May 2008 1:16 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col Frank W. Klibbe, WW II Fighter Ace, Army Air Corps/USAF. 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, Frank.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
Standing in Spirit...
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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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690MedCo
Posts: 3830
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 03 May 2008 1:36 PM |
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| Thank you Col Frank W. Klibbe 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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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 874
Warren,Ohio
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| 03 May 2008 3:19 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Frank Kibbe for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for Our Heroes ! You fought for My Freedom and I salute you Sir ! May God Bless You ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5060
Columbus, Ohio
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| 03 May 2008 3:24 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Air Corps WWII Fighter Ace, Col. Frank W. Klibbe. 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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 154
Bremen, GA
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| 03 May 2008 3:24 PM |
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Thank you Col Frank W. Klibbe for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Col Klibbe. May you rest in peace and that we never forget your service nor the sacrifices of your family.
Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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Pinger
Posts: 2139
Lisbon, NY
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| 03 May 2008 3:32 PM |
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Thank you Frank, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM .............. I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Frank W Klibbe, LtCol., USAF(Ret), US Army Air Corps WWII Veteran......... and Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
Asst R/C NY Region 3
"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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1055
Warner Robins, GA
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| 03 May 2008 3:39 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Klibbe family and friends in the loss of Frank. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Frank 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 3806
Panama City, Fl.
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| 03 May 2008 4:05 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Klibbe family. A grateful nation mourns the passing of a member of the "Greatest Generation. His service and sacrifices on behalf of our freedoms will never be forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
Freedom~Justice~Brotherhood
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Annette
Posts: 293
Davenport, Ia
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| 03 May 2008 4:42 PM |
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| My condolences to WWII Air Corps USAF Col. Frank W. Kibbe. |
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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
QC F.I.S.T. member (Families In Support of Troops)
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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satyr
Posts: 3044
Raleigh, NC
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| 03 May 2008 5:06 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of WWII veteran Colonel Frank W. Klibbe My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Mr. Klibbe. As one of America's greatest generation you will
always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute
you.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
Up, up the long, delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie Magee, Jr
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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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Twowheeler
Posts: 296
Florida PGR Mentor Largo, FL
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| 03 May 2008 7:01 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col Frank Klibbe. Thank you, Col Klibbe, for your long and distinguished service to our nation.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7546
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2008 8:07 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Col Frank W. Klibbe. 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
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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mailman
Posts: 11053
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2008 8:25 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAAF WWII Veteran Col. Frank W. Klibbe. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3656
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2008 8:55 PM |
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| 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. |
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Starbike
Posts: 789
Proud Florida PGR Member, Medic, Mentor, and Ride Captain from Groveland, Florida
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| 03 May 2008 9:11 PM |
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My sincere gratitude for the military service and bravery of Col. Frank Klibbe---Stand Down Sir---Your Watch Is Now Complete---May You Forever Rest In Peace.
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Col. Klibbe---your loved one is a True American Hero and will not be forgotten by many grateful Americans or the Patriot Guard Riders---May God Bless You All.
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Riding In Memory Of My Parents---1st. Lt. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1st. Lt. Robert W. Hanifin
PGR member along with both of my brothers:
Sgt. Robert C. Hanifin USAF 64-68 and Patriot Guard Rider
Sgt. David P. Hanifin USAF 70-74 and Patriot Guard Rider
Standing the flagline in memory of FL PGR SRC Jack "jackloc" Loken, Jr.
And GA PGR SRC Mike "deltoid" Bland |
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aoop
Posts: 2223
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 03 May 2008 10:52 PM |
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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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 668
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 03 May 2008 11:58 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Col Frank W. Klibbe! "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 by all you have given!” |
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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, WestTexas
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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cat1948
Posts: 368
Alpharetta GA
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| 04 May 2008 4:07 AM |
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My sincerest condolences . My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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milktoast
Posts: 1987
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 04 May 2008 5:40 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family Veteran Col Frank Klibbe. I thank this hero of the Greatest Generation for his many years of service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3531
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 04 May 2008 6:18 AM |
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God Bless Frank W. Kibbe, 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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myakkagoldwinger
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| 04 May 2008 7:08 AM |
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Nancy and I offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time to the family and friends of Col. Klibbe. No words can repay the great service that this true Hero has given our nation.
We will pray for God to allow his comforting passion to fill your hearts. |
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disasterleon
Posts: 264
FL PGR Chaplain FL Ride Captain Eustis, Florida
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| 04 May 2008 8:48 AM |
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Leon Hurley, Chaplain
863-412-4944
USAF 66-70
"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" 1 Peter 5:7 |
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Lucky1951
Posts: 545
EUSTIS , FLORIDA
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| 04 May 2008 10:33 AM |
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| Condolences and prayers for the family and firends of Retired ; Col. Frank W. Kibbe . Thank you SIR , for your many years of services . Rest in Peace . Amen |
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Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th |
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