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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4208
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 10 Jun 2008 1:48 PM |
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Upper Michigan Area Bikers invited to honor John LaChance
John LaChance, from Perkins, MI, was 61 years old when he died on January
6, 2008. He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. His rank at discharge
was Pfc. He was part of the Army National Guard Company at the Gladstone, Michigan
armory for his duty.
John was an avid motorcyclist and his wife Helen and family have asked area
motorcyclists to honor John with an escort for his burial on Friday. All Patriot Guard Riders,
ABATE, and CMA members and all area bikers are invited to participate.
We will stage at 1:30 PM, Friday, June 13th at the Skradski Funeral Home,
706 Wisconsin Avenue, Gladstone, MI. We will set the flagline and at 2 PM escort the hearse to the Perkins cemetery which is approximately 15 miles north of Gladstone.
We will re-set the flagline and pay final respects to John at the cemetery for his burial ceremony.
Please bring your flag to honor this fellow rider who served his country.
Ride Captain for this mission will be Al Salmi.
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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vander177
Posts: 2888
Vandergrift, PA
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| 10 Jun 2008 2:23 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Private First Class John LaChance. 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
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satyr
Posts: 3555
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Jun 2008 3:52 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army National Guard veteran, John LaChance. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom John. Rest in peace soldier. 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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RDWinters
Posts: 426
Wilson,NC
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| 10 Jun 2008 5:00 PM |
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| Our condolences and sympathies go out to the family and friends of John LaChance. May God comfort you in your time of need. Our respect and gratitude go out to John. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country and in protecting our hard won freedoms. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 2216
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 10 Jun 2008 6:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of John LaChance, US Army/NG Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for John LaChance's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. John LaChance, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir 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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mailman
Posts: 11911
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Jun 2008 7:01 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army National Guard Veteran John LaChance. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Danes02
Posts: 178
Midland, Michigan
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| 10 Jun 2008 7:40 PM |
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John LaChance,
Thank you sir for your service to this great country. You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered as our American Hero. |
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In SUPPORT of the 1/24th MARINES, bravo company 
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5063
Lacey, WA
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| 10 Jun 2008 9:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John LaChance, Army National Guard. Mr. LaChance, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4047
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 10 Jun 2008 10:37 PM |
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| Thank you John LaChance 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5545
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 10 Jun 2008 11:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John LaChance. Thank you, sir, 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 900
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 11 Jun 2008 12:53 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of John LaChance! May God give you peace and comfort within your hearts at this time. "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, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “To some a soldier is just a soldier, but to comrades in arms, We’re Family” |
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3863
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 11 Jun 2008 2:32 AM |
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God Bless John LaChance, 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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Jasper54
Posts: 5727
Columbus, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:13 AM |
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| My most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of US Army National Guardsman, John LaChance. |
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
God hath not promised us skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through;
God hath not promised us sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light for the way,
grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy, undying love ...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
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
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1280
Warner Robins, GA
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:55 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the LaChance family and friends in the loss of John. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. John 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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papajonohio
Posts: 1043
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 6:04 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of John LaChance.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to serve his country and dedicate a precious segment of his life towards freedom. Thank You
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that John 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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SteveC1951
Posts: 376
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 11 Jun 2008 6:27 AM |
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| My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends, and my grattitude and thanks to John LaChance for your service to our Nation in defense of the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you for stepping up to the plate when you were needed. You are a true American hero and a grateful nation will not forget you. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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elisejk
Posts: 1535
Hampstead, MD
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| 11 Jun 2008 6:43 AM |
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Don't think of him as gone away...
his journey's just begun;
life holds so many facets...
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost...
and he was loved so much.
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National Support Staff
"I've learned that the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle club may seem unconventional, but its members' patriotism and sincerity are undeniable. " William Troy - Funeral Duty
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sdoise
Posts: 3385
Kinder, La.
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| 11 Jun 2008 7:47 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of John LaChance 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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milktoast
Posts: 2161
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Jun 2008 9:35 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Veteran John LaChance. I thank this hero for his 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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Uffda
Posts: 9678
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
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| 11 Jun 2008 9:57 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John LaChance, Army NG. 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, John.
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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snowstorm63
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| 11 Jun 2008 10:33 AM |
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| Mike and I send our most sincere condolences to the family of John LaChance. Thank you, John, for your patriotism, service and sacrafices. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7959
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 11 Jun 2008 8:38 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 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4047
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 12 Jun 2008 9:41 PM |
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| Thank you John LaChance 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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harleyriderone
Posts: 147
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 13 Jun 2008 8:37 AM |
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Dear Helen,
As the Ride Captain from the Patriot Guard Riders for John's burial mission today, I want to offer my thanks to you for inviting us to honor John. As you can see from the following messages of condolence, which have arrived from all over the country, we are humbled to acknowledge John's service in the National Guard.
May God bring you and your family peace and well being. Dolly and I will both miss John and sitting around the ABATE pig roast campfire with both of you.
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Al Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of my Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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harleyriderone
Posts: 147
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 13 Jun 2008 3:39 PM |
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:
Warm thanks to ALL who showed up today to honor John LaChance for his service to our country. We had about 25 - 30 bikes and about 40 total riders show up representing mostly PGR. But we also had ABATE, CMA and A Head members standing with us. At least 7 or 8 attended their first PGR mission and we signed up at least 3 or 4 new PGR members. It was a beautiful ride and the committal service was handled well. We lowered the cemetery flag to half mast and stood a double flagline on both sides of the grave.
The public safety officers in Gladstone guided us through all the intersections and led us to the city limits for which we are thankful.
Altho' John was Catholic by faith, his priest didn't show up and was filled in for by a pair of Baptist ministers who happened to be there, one of whom is also a PGR member who rode with us in full leathers.
John's widow, Helen, and their daughter Danielle and John's two grandsons (from Ft. Lauderdale, FL) thanked all the riders profusely. I presented her with a printed copy of all the condolences which were submitted on this website. (Thanks for the example Joan, PGRLabLuvr in Bonita Springs, FL!)
Overall I feel our group handled themselves with perfection and I'm sure we made the sad occasion a memorable experience for John's family.
PGR has been invited to a funeral picnic in the Gladstone park on Lake Michigan in Gladstone which is where we are headed now.
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Al Salmi, harleyriderone
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Al Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of my Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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