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Uffda 
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 Jun 2008 9:37 AM |
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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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fyrefighter814
Posts: 56
Fairmont, WV
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| 09 Jun 2008 9:55 AM |
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My condolences to the family of LCpl Smith during this time of loss. Also my thanks to Mr. Smith for his service to our country. The saying "I wasn't there, but I still care" fits perfectly. I appreciate all that you have done for us.
Rest in peace.
Barry Bledsoe
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Barry Bledsoe
Ride Captain
Fairmont, WV
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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 09 Jun 2008 11:07 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of George A. Smith and my sincere appreciation of his military 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2008 11:35 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of George Smith.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we are honoring a true hero who answered the call to serve his country and dedicate a precious segment of his life towards freedom.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL
In your difficult times be mindful that George has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." - - - - - Margaret Mead
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4197
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 09 Jun 2008 1:24 PM |
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God Bless George A. Smith, 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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Blind Bat
Posts: 223
Marysville, Ohio
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| 09 Jun 2008 4:03 PM |
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LCpl George A. Smith: Thank You for your service to our country. May God bless and hold your family in this time of sorrow.
WELCOME HOME. |
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 09 Jun 2008 7:52 PM |
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 10 Jun 2008 6:36 AM |
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| To the friends and family of George A. Smith my sympathy and condolences in your time of sorrow. To George A. Smith my grattitude and thanks for your service in defense of our nation and the freedoms we love. You are a true American hero who will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 10 Jun 2008 7:29 AM |
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BUMP for Short Notice UPDATE
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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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satyr
Posts: 4034
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Jun 2008 9:14 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, George A. Smith. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom George. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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deaconbiker
Posts: 142
Charleston, WV
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| 10 Jun 2008 5:22 PM |
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**** Mission Accomplished: Honor line for LCPL George A. Smith ****
With a light breeze blowing, at a shady little private cemetery in Mason County, WV, one more American hero was laid to rest today. The Patriot Guard Riders were honored to stand for George A. Smith, a former United States Marine Vietnam veteran. Five members of the PGR were present to show honor and respect for George and his family. Present were Joe Cumblidge (SC), Steve Inman and Buddy Palla (RC) from WV, “Groundhog” from OH, and Don McClusky who drove all the way in from Mt Airy, NC for this mission of honor.
Others present were three very sharp and professional US Marines from the INI Staff, Alpha Company 4th CEB (Cross Lanes, WV)…thank you SSgt Williamson, SSgt Handley, and Sgt Blount for your participation at the graveside. These fine young Marines provided flag folding/presentation services, as well as the playing of "Taps". Members of the American Legion Post 139 from Milton, WV provided the rifle squad and salute, and we wish to thank them, as well.
The family was most appreciative of the PGR flag lines, both at the funeral home and the cemetery. At the graveside service, a PGR plaque was presented to Mrs. Smith by Buddy Palla, and she expressed her sincere thanks to him.
Though George Smith may not have received a proper welcome when he returned home from Vietnam many years ago, we all did our best to ensure he received the proper honor and respect he deserved, today.
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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RDWinters
Posts: 584
Wilson,NC
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| 10 Jun 2008 5:50 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of L/Cpl George Smith. May God comfort you in your time of grief and need. Our deepest respect and gratitude to L/Cpl Smith. Thank you for your courage, dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for standing up for our freedoms and honor. You will not be forgotten. Rest easy brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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jayhill
Posts: 734
Centennial Colorado
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