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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 15 Jun 2008 6:03 PM |
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Updated 15 June 08 2140 Cdt by Sandra
Francis K. Greening - Age 83 - US Army Infantry - WWII Veteran (European Theater) - Visitation 17 JUN 08
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the Visitation for Francis K. Greening on Tuesday, June 17 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. At the request of the family, we will be holding a flagline through-out the duration of the visitation.
Obituary:
Mr. Greening was born on July 30, 1924 in Chippewa Falls, WI and he grew up there. He moved to the Rochester area in 1937 and has lived here since. Mr. Greening served in the U.S. Army Infantry in the European Theater for four years and when discharged, returned to the Rochester area. He was a long time member of the Rochester V.F.W. Post. On June 30, 1947 he married Marie H. Hanson at St. John's Catholic Church in Rochester and she does survive. Mr. Greening owned & operated the Greening Welding Shop for over 40 years and was the oldest hitch installer in the Rochester area. He also worked for the City Park Department as a mechanic & welder for many years. Phil enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking & restoring old cars.
3:45 pm - Set Flagline
4:00 pm - Family arrival
5:00 pm - Visitation begins
8:00 pm - Dismissed
If you can not make it for the entire Visitation, please feel free to join us at any time as this will mean a great deal to this family.
All times are approximate. Please bring a 3'x5' American Flag, ride safely, and bring appropriate gear, food, and drink.There will be no escort for this mission. Weather looks to be a high of 75 degrees and sunny.all day with a light breeze.
Thank you for doing the right thing.
Craig Ugland
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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RDWinters
Posts: 836
Wilson,NC
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| 15 Jun 2008 6:17 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartefelt sympathies to the family and friends of Francis K. Greening. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your time of need and grief. Thank you Francis Greening for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you helped shape a nation and a world. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of so many others around the world. God Bless You. 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.
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mlmsan
Posts: 3568
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 15 Jun 2008 6:29 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Francis K. Greening, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Francis K. Greening, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Francis K. Greening, 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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 15 Jun 2008 6:39 PM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Francis Greening. Thank you Francis 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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Chambeaux
Posts: 78
Wauconda, Illinois
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| 15 Jun 2008 6:42 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Francis Greening. Our country, our world is a better place thanks to the bravery and sacrifices of men like him. |
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Respect and recognize those that protect us. Our freedom comes at a high price. |
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Pinger
Posts: 2169
Lisbon, NY
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| 15 Jun 2008 7:21 PM |
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Thank you Francis, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Francis K Greening, US Army 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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CUGLAND
Posts: 327
Rochester, MN
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| 15 Jun 2008 7:34 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Phil Greening. He is a true American Hero and he will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Rochester . . . |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
"with Freedom and Justice for all." |
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Jun 2008 9:07 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Francis K. Greening. 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 15 Jun 2008 9:37 PM |
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| Thank you Francis K. Greening 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2159
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 16 Jun 2008 1:36 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN FRANCIS K. GREENING USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE FRANCIS. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 3:21 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of WWII Veteran and Member of America's Greatest Generatiion, Francis K. Greening. 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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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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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Jun 2008 4:33 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Francis K. Greening 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1322
Warner Robins, GA
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| 16 Jun 2008 4:49 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Greening family and friends in the loss of Francis. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Francis 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Jun 2008 5:16 AM |
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 6:02 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Francis Greening.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. 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 Frank has left his 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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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 * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 16 Jun 2008 6:15 AM |
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| America says farewell to another of the Greatest Generation. To the family and friends my sympathy and condolences in your great loss. My thanks and grattitude to Francis K. Greening for your service to our nation in defense of the freedoms we cherrish. 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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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:10 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Francis K. Greening 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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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:21 AM |
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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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satyr
Posts: 4904
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:50 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran, Francis K. Greening. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Greening. 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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Turg
Posts: 37
SE MN
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| 16 Jun 2008 1:01 PM |
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My condolences go out to the family and friends of WWII veteran, Francis K. Greening.
Mr. Greening, Thank you for my freedom!
Standing by |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4800
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 16 Jun 2008 3:52 PM |
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God Bless Francis K. Greening, 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6256
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Jun 2008 6:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Francis K. Greening, U.S. Army Infantry / WWII Veteran. Mr. Greening, 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 16 Jun 2008 9:01 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Francis K. Greening! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge he is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts.... “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!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman 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 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6869
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 11:14 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Francis K. Greening. Thank you 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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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Jun 2008 7:03 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Francis K. Greening, WWII Veteran. 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, Francis.
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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