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ladynighthawk 
Posts: 1896
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 11 Jun 2008 3:37 AM |
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A true American Hero has passed at the age of 100 in Red Lodge Montana. At the time of his passing Joe Papez was the oldest living Purple Heart Veteran. Also a recipient of the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for his heroism during the campaigns in North Africa and Italy. Joe was also awarded three Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat.
After WWII and throughout the rest of his exemplary life Joe worked tirelessly to serve his fellow Veterans of all conflicts. In October 2007 U.S. Senator Jon Testor (MT) paid tribute nationally to Joe Papez for his lifetime of service to our country and it's military personnel. Joe never spoke of his medals or his legendary status as a Warrior and Hero. As a member of the Purple Heart Veterans Association his focus was always on service to our Veterans and their families.
Services will be held at 1330 hrs on Flag Day, 14 June at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 14th st. West and Oakes ave. in Red Lodge Montana.
Burial will follow at the Red Lodge cemetery. PGR will provide escort from the Civic Center to the cemetery. Joe will be buried with full Military Honors.
Staging for this Mission will be at 1200 hrs. at the US Post Office, 119 Hauser Ave, Red Lodge.
We will proceed to the Civic Center(2 blocks west) at 1230 hrs and establish our flag line(s).
A final note; Joe Papez, at the age of 100, after six decades, could still wear his Army Uniform and proudly stand straght and tall. So shall the PGR in his honor.
I will act as RC for this mission, and urge all Patriot Guard Riders who can possibly attend, to do so.
Wes Lambert
Eastern Mt.
District Capt
PGR of Mt.
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TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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vander177
Posts: 3171
Vandergrift, PA
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:09 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran TSGT Joe Papez . 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!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951) |
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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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Jasper54
Posts: 6753
Columbus, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:11 AM |
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| My most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of US Army, WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," TSgt. Joe Papez. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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Pinger
Posts: 2154
Lisbon, NY
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:28 AM |
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Thank you Joe, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM .............. I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe Papez, WWII 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1316
Warner Robins, GA
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:52 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Papez family and friends in the loss of Joe. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Joe 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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krayzrick
Posts: 280
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 11 Jun 2008 5:02 AM |
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| Thank you for my freedoms Hero...now RIP |
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27th Engr./11th Cav. 66-67
Xuan Loc
7th Engr./5th Mech. Div. 68
Quang Tri / DMZ
9/11/2001 Never Forget
America's soldiers guard our way of life, and the Patriot Guard Riders cover their backs.....
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papajonohio
Posts: 1784
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 5:56 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Joe Papez.
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.
"...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 Joe 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: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 11 Jun 2008 6:37 AM |
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| America says farewell to another of the Greatest Generation. My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends, and my grattitude and thanks to TSgt Joe Papez for your service to our Nation in defense of the freedoms we enjoy. You are a true American hero and a grateful nation will not forget you. Thank you for all that you have done in the service of your nation. Rest In Peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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elisejk
Posts: 1571
Hampstead, MD
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| 11 Jun 2008 6:42 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
“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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mailman
Posts: 13727
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jun 2008 7:50 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran TSgt Joe Papez. 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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sdoise
Posts: 4154
Kinder, La.
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| 11 Jun 2008 7:51 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Joe Papez 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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satyr
Posts: 4388
Raleigh, NC
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| 11 Jun 2008 8:32 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran, TSgt Joe Papez. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Papez as well as your tireless efforts in working with soldiers in all conflicts. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6403
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 11 Jun 2008 1:17 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of TSgt. Joe Papez. 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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CSAR
Posts: 3
Billings Mt
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| 11 Jun 2008 4:02 PM |
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Can not be understated, May 23rd I lost my father, WWII T/5 Alfred Bianco, and now I have lost a good friend, what an honor to have known and been a friend of Joe. Recently I lost a father, who had become a close friend, and now I have lost a friend who has become just as a father to me. Both men humble, both men valiant! I will miss both of you dearly, and my life is the better from both of you!
"May the clouds keep you aloft, may winds return you to those you love, may you know one day the warm, soft breeze is your hero touching your face to say hello."
All my love to you both, have fun hanging together, I know the Lord has a great platoon leader in Joe, and a great machine gunner in my Dad!
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8534
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 11 Jun 2008 8:41 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of TSgt Joe Papez. 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
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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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New Mexico
Posts: 1669
Temple City, California 91780
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| 11 Jun 2008 9:14 PM |
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To the family and friends of TSgt Joe Papez I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you TSgt Papez and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII. You are are a true American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5843
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Jun 2008 9:21 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of TSgt. Joe Papez, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. TSgt. Papez, 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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RDWinters
Posts: 667
Wilson,NC
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| 11 Jun 2008 11:37 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of TSgt. Joe Papez. May God comfort you in your time of grief and need. Our deepest respect and gratitude to TSgt. Joe Papez. Thank you for your courage, dedication and years of sacrifices. As one of the "Greatest Generation" you have demonstrated what true service to your country is. You have shaped a nation and a world. Thank you for standing guard for our 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1815
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 12 Jun 2008 3:04 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN TSGT. JOE PAPEZ. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOE. 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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Cokesbury
Posts: 110
Suffolk, VA
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| 12 Jun 2008 11:24 AM |
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| God bless you now and forever, Joe. Your life is a shining example of our Greatest Generation and their selfless sacrifice for our country. Go now and rest with God. Until we all can meet... |
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Bob Thurman
Suffolk, VA
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mlmsan
Posts: 3081
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Jun 2008 5:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of TSgt Joe Papez, 100, WWII US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for TSgt Joe Papez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. TSgt Joe Papez, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 922
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 12 Jun 2008 9:48 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of TSgt Joe Papez! 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. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4094
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 12 Jun 2008 10:07 PM |
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| Thank you TSgt Joe Papez 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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 639
Newport News Virginia
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| 13 Jun 2008 11:15 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Joe Papez. Thank you Joe for your service to our nation and for 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4954
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 13 Jun 2008 12:38 PM |
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TSGT Papez,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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
Sr. 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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