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Uffda 
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 15 Jun 2008 8:49 PM |
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US Navy Honor Mission: James W. Rhaum
Stationed on board the USS Ticonderoga, CVA-14
In the Tonkin Gulf beginning of the Vietnam War.
Mary J Rhame, Wife James 28 years, and 4 daughters, has requested the honor of the MN-PGR for the Re-Interment and proper Military Honors that James never received.
James parents died when he was very young. He was moved from foster home to foster home so this was actually his first "real" family and the longest he was ever in one place.
James had a love for God, his country, his family and his Harley "Davidson" that is.
James was on the way home on August 19, 1995 and collapsed while driving his car. He had an aortic aneurysm. He was able to pull over to the side of the road and then just died. He was 51 yrs of age.
This was such a shock to all of us. At a time like this, a person doesn't always make the best or the right decision. There was pressure to have him buried with his grandparents and this is what I did. I knew right away that I had made the wrong decision in not burying him at Fort Snelling. As you know, it just takes the right timing for changes to happen.
James Rhame joined the Navy when he was 17 right out of Stillwater High School, Stillwater, Minnesota. He was on the USS Ticonderoga Carrier Air Group 5 as this was the first or one of the first air craft carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin at the beginning of the Vietnam War.
"I feel that by burying him at Fort Snelling will bring him the honor he deserves and will bring me closer. I know in my heart this is the right thing to do".
Any assistance there might be will be so appreciated. The day of his funeral, it poured so there wasn't a bike to be seen or "heard". This would be such a great honor for not just being a veteran but a "Harley" rider as well.
With gratitude, Mary Rhame 17 June 2008
Fort Snelling National Cemetery RCIC: Indian John
Preliminary, please check the Mn-Calendar for Up-Dates http://www.mnpatriotguard.org/missions/index.asp 1300 - Staging @ Old Fort Snelling Horse Bldg 1315 - Briefing 1330 - Kick Stands Up 1345 - Assembly Area 3 1400 - Interment @ Fort Snelling National Cemetery
CONTACT PERSON :
SE METRO RC: Indian John metrose@patriotguard.orgPLEASE REMEMBER :Your 3*5 American Flag Dress according to the weather. You will need to be self-sufficient at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
NEW LOCATION
(Old Fort Snelling Horse Bldg)
Red brick building just to the south of Hwy 55
Next to the Federal Bldg and Covered Tennis Courts
Exit on Bloomington Rd (Historic Fort Snelling exits)
Link : http://www.mnpatriotguard.org/docs/HorseBarnStagging.pdf
Caution! Location is good, but street names don't match (Correct Exit is Bloomington Rd)
From the intersection of interstates 35W and 494. East on 494 to Hwy 5 past the airport one mile to Hwy 55 turn off (to Mpls). North 1/8 miles on Hwy 55 to Bloomington Rd. (Ft. Snelling) exit.
(Alternative is to go east on Hwy 62, which becomes Hwy. 55, and exit at the Bloomington Rd (Fort. Snelling) exit. --
John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
STG1 (SW) (PG) US Navy 1981-1997
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain
metrose@mnpatriotguard.org
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mailman
Posts: 12887
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Jun 2008 9:05 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran James W. Rhaum. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 190
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 15 Jun 2008 9:26 PM |
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It is a honor to stand for all our Veteran's,
James will be added honor, as I had orders to the Pre-Com crew of the USS Ticonderoga CG-47
Mary, may we give you and your family the added comfort with the Honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
May God bless you all, with James W. Rhaum USN in this honored resting place at FSNC.
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
S. E. Metro Ride Captain MN-Patriot Guard
STG1(SW)(PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 15 Jun 2008 9:35 PM |
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| Thank you James W. Rhaum 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: 1615
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 16 Jun 2008 1:26 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN JAMES W. RHAUM USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JAMES AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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: 6315
Columbus, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 3:26 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Navy, Viet Nam Veteran, James W. Rhaum. 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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
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; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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: 3028
Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Jun 2008 4:29 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy VietNam Veteran James W. Rhaum. 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 16 Jun 2008 4:45 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Rhaum family and friends in the loss of James. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. James 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 381
West Central Florida
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| 16 Jun 2008 4:56 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Rhaum. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8256
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 16 Jun 2008 5:17 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 Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
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: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 5:56 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of James Rhaum.
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 James 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
- - - - - - THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL - - - - - -
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 16 Jun 2008 6:22 AM |
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| To the family and friends my sympathy and condolences in your great loss. My thanks and grattitude to James W. Rhaum 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: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:14 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of James W. Rhaum 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: 4040
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:43 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, James W. Rhaum. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your moments of closure.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom James. Rest in peace sailor. 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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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 16 Jun 2008 7:52 AM |
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| Thank You Sailor. |
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 2724
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 16 Jun 2008 8:18 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of James W. Rhaum, US Navy, Viet Nam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for James W. Rhaum's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. James W. Rhaum, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" 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
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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4200
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 16 Jun 2008 3:47 PM |
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God Bless James W. Rhaum, 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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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 Jun 2008 3:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James W. Rhaum, Navy, Viet Nam 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, James.
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5523
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Jun 2008 6:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James W. Rhaum, U.S. Navy / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Rhaum, 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: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 16 Jun 2008 8:48 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of James W. Rhaum! 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 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6002
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2008 11:10 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James W. Rhaum. 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 17 Jun 2008 4:39 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Rhaum family and friends in the loss of James. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. James 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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 552
Newport News Virginia
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| 17 Jun 2008 7:31 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of James Rhaum. Thank you James for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. |
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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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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 17 Jun 2008 7:46 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of James W. Rhaum 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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adccop
Posts: 2780
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 17 Jun 2008 11:13 PM |
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To the family and friends of James W. Rhaum I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To James, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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