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FLBATFISH 
Posts: 779
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 20 Jun 2008 7:17 PM |
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
There are a thousand things I'de rather do.
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borg
Posts: 33
Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 20 Jun 2008 7:26 PM |
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| Gunny has honered me to R/C this Saturday part of the mission...thank you. Must already thank the lonetexan2u for bring attention to the location on 6th street......not easy to get from the 91frwy or the 15frwy...please check your GPS or Thomas guide early......remember what Gunny said...will be HOT,HOT.....Hydrate....Thank you Linda Bitto for offerring the H2O....Need four (4) rode guards......coming from the Murreita area, I will be at the ARCO station off of the 15frwy and KAlamia(California Oaks) off ramp,can't miss it....Staging 0645 hrs, KSU 0700 hrs. Bring plenty of sun screen and hats.....any questions or suggestions call Marten "BORG" R/C @ 951-751-6556.....SEE YOU THERE. |
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:05 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt Dexter LeRoy Henion 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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| 20 Jun 2008 8:41 PM |
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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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magillatuff2
Posts: 78
Salt Lake Area Ride Captain Riverton, Utah
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| 21 Jun 2008 2:24 AM |
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Meri and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Sgt Dexter LeRoy Henion may God Bless and comfort you at this difficult time. Kelly Meri and I want you to know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, and I will ask the members of the PGR in Utah to have a moment of silence when we gather Saturday morning and again ask them to think of you and your family on the 23.
Sgt Dexter LeRoy Henion we want to Thank You for your service to our Country, and we will not forget your service for all of us. Stand down soldier your duty is done, go in peace and join the fallen hero's that shall greet you with open arms. You will not be Forgotten, Rest in Peace and God Bless. |
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Matthew H Munk magillatuff (aka wiggles)Salt Lake Area Ride Captain Patriot GuardRider,UTAH The nation which forgets it's defenders will itself be forgotten. |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1341
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:25 AM |
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I checked couple of direction/map sites and gave me the same directions:
91 Fwy west bound, Main St. exit. turn right on Main then turn right on E. Grand. Follow the circle until E. 6th st. and turn left.
91 east bound also exit at Main and turn left on Main then follow the same route.
Borg, I will be more than happy to be a Road Guard.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:29 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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Mala_RN
Posts: 165
North Salt Lake, UT
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| 21 Jun 2008 7:56 AM |
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Kelly and family. My heart goes out to you and I pray for your peace and comfort at this time. You know how we feel about our heroes; and your Grandpa is definitely one. We'll miss you today, but my pegs will be down for your Grandpa as will everyone elses.
To the rest of the Henion Family, thank you for sharing such a wonderful hero with us. And remember "Til we meet again"...he's getting things ready. "Families are Forever".
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Lynnette (MALA) Fisk, RN
Marine Corps Brat and Damned Proud of It!
Without our Heroes, there is no Freedom! God Speed and God Bless our Fallen and their Families!Standing By in Utah!
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IcemanF-15
Posts: 235
Orem, Utah
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| 21 Jun 2008 8:51 AM |
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Kat, Kirie, and I send our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Henion. Now he has received his reward, and smiles down on you. Our thanks just don't seem enough for all he and others like him have given us, but with men and women like him in our thoughts, maybe we can become worthy of these gifts.
To you Kelly and Gary, my flags are up and footpegs down today. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs awaiting.
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Ken "Iceman"Plante
Kearns, UT
USAF 81-85
To ride, to stand; with honor, respect, and gratitude. |
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micmin6
Posts: 74
State Chaplain West Valley City Ut
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:01 AM |
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Kelly
You are always in our thoughts and prayers but especially at times like these.I pray for peace and comfort as you spend this time with your family.Our love always .
Mickey and Minnie.
GOD Bless and Good Life. |
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Pastor Mike
Proud Member
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
“we can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”- Will Rogers |
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oldgoldstar
Posts: 0
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:25 AM |
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| Rest in peace, Sgt. Henion. May God bless the family and friends of this gallant Fallen Hero, finding some comfort in knowing that the gratitude of a grateful Nation is expressed and felt by many. Kelly and Gary are shining examples of what the PGR is and should be, and I am sure that the influences from folks like Sgt. Henion are part of the reason they are. Your tour of duty, Dexter, is complete...you have served faithfully and well...now, rejoice in the arms of those who have been waiting for you and who have prepared a special place for you in the ranks of American Heroes. I echo something I have heard Kelly say many times..."Heaven must have needed another hero"...You, Dexter, now have a new position and you will not be forgotten here on Earth as you carry forward those values and traditions you have left us with. |
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borg
Posts: 33
Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 21 Jun 2008 5:01 PM |
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| 21 bikes, 3 cages were present @ Sgt.Henions MISSION. Flag lines were formed to the coach, from the coach to the Church, from viewing parlor to the chapel for the service and back again to the original pick up point. The FAMILY extended their warm wishs to all the PGR. Military honors were provided at the chapel where all the PGR were able to join the Family. Special thanks to the cages for bring water and to our Road Guards, another safe and excellant mission.....Road Captain duties were nicely split up, with contributions and support from WInger, Hawk, and BIll. Thanks again ..BORG R/C |
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jerwendt
Posts: 472
Arcadia, California
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| 21 Jun 2008 5:30 PM |
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It was an honor today to join my fellow PGR members in celebrating the very long
and productive life of Dexter Henion. I am sure Dexter is smiling down on those that
came to say..... goodbye, my old friend. To the family of our hero, thank you for the
kind words you shared with all of us. It was our honor to be there for you.
To our many PGR friends in Utah, that wished they could have been here today, you were
with us in spirit as we stood the flag lines at present arms.
Fellow riders and drivers, when we left Corona it was 108 ! Thanks to Jimmy and
Joes Stryker mom for the cold water. It was certainly needed today. All of you are heroes
to me for being there for Dexter. The summer heat is upon us. Ride safe and keep
hydrated. Ride Captain Borg did a great job of keeping us informed and coordinating the
road guards. John Paul led the escort with a large American flag flown over a base in Iraq
in the faces of our enemies. It was a fitting tribute to our soldiers to follow our American flag.
SMOKE, our 85 year old veteran of WW2, it is always an honor to have you ride with us.
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kyocum
Posts: 39
Ogden, Utah
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| 21 Jun 2008 8:20 PM |
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| To the wonderful people who braved the heat to honor my grandfather today, I, and my entire family say THANK YOU! My grandmother was moved beyond words and believes my grandfather was watching down with great pride! You are tremendous people and I am so honored to call you my brothers and sisters. |
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Kelly "GaryzGirl" Yocum
Riding in Memory of Sgt. Dexter Henion, WWII Vet, 1915-2008. The world knew you as a hero, I knew you as Grandpa. |
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gyocum
Posts: 1577
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:43 PM |
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First, I want to give my heartfelt condolences to Grandma Hennion, Larry, Linda and the rest of the family. Although I did not get a lot of time with Dexter, I did get a chance to have a conversation with him about his military experiences. This surprised Kelly because she said she was never able to get him to discuss it in the past. That conversation, though my rmemories of the content are vague, gave me an insight into his character and I immediately gained a deep respect for this man. I enjoyed a couple of evenings of playing board games which I had hoped I would get a chance to do again. Larry and Linda, your father was a hero. He fought for the freedom and security of our great nation. He was a part of the greatest generation. I wish I could have been there to honor him. But many Utah members that were part of an escort with me today, rode with their rear pegs down, in honor of Dexter, after a moment of silence was observed at our prebrief. My heart and my thoughts were with you all.
Second, I want to thank the fine members of SoCal PGR. Every report I have got back was exceptional. Thank you for honoring Dexter and showing the respect you did and making this service special for the family and friends in attendance.
Third, Kelly, I love you and miss you. Hurry back! |
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Utah is proud to be hosting the 2009 Gathering of the Guard. We hope to see as many PGR members as possible for this "Weekend to Remember!" July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009
GOTG 2009 Website
Honor, Respect , Gratitude, and Pride |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:43 AM |
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SGT Henion,
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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cat1948
Posts: 460
Alpharetta GA
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:46 AM |
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My sincerest condolences . My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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vander177
Posts: 3275
Vandergrift, PA
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| 22 Jun 2008 7:51 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army WWII Veteran Sergeant Dexter LeRoy Henion. 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1341
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 22 Jun 2008 8:23 AM |
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I would like to express my PGR gratitude to the family of Sgt. Henion for giving us the opportunity to honor Dexter on his final journey. The grace and compassion demonstrated to us was awe-inspiring. It was a true honor. I hope Dexter was looking down and smiling. And Grandma Henion, a special thank to you for allowing us to get a grandma's hug from you.
May God bless Sgt. Henion and his whole family.
Joe's Striker Mom and Jimmy, thank you so very much for the much needed water you provided for us. The slightly elevated temperature made that water much welcomed.
Borg and all other co-RCs, great job. Thanks to all the Road Guards: even if Borg dared to put me in charge (?), you made it so easy for me. And to all other PGR brothers and sisters, I am always honored to ride with you. |
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 22 Jun 2008 9:53 AM |
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| I would like to express my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the entire Henion family. And to Grandma Henion a very special Thank you for sharing those couple of warm personal thoughts with me. I will always look back on this ride as one of the warmest. Grandma, Kelly, Linda, Larry & the rest wanted the PGR to be a close part of the ceremony, and tried their best to make us feel like part of the family even in their times of sorrow... Kelly it was a pleasure, and look forward to corresponding with you in the future. Thank You once again and God's speed in your family's healing.
And to the Guard, thanks so much to each one of you whom participated and to aquakat and Joes Stryker mom for the cold water... and thanks to John Paul for the Special flag.. If the rest of the world would come together like we did yesterday, there would be no wars........ |
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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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Starwalker7
Posts: 150
Salt Lake City UT
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| 22 Jun 2008 11:24 AM |
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Kelly:
Matt just called to let me know of Sgt. Henion, "Grandpa's", transition from life to life.
I feel no sadness for him, for to me grief is the most selfish of emotions ; "I" no longer have him. He is no longer there for ME when I want to talk to him, or need his advice and counsel; "I" miss him. That to me is very selfish.
If you truly believe your life's teaching, you know there is no need to worry about him, for he has advanced in the scheme of the Universe, not regressed. THAT is reason and occasion for joy, and that joy is the most pure of all human emotions.
No, I feel no sadness for him - but for you, and for the members of your family, I grieve deeply, and offer my deepest and most sincere condolences, for the loss is yours and you must feel it deeply. Every day I keenly feel the loss of my own grandfather, and am sure it shall be so with you.
Naturally, I will not be able to be present at the services, but I've changed my plans for today.
Rather than spend the evening watching a movie I'd planned to see, I am going to drop the rear floorboards on the Yamaha so Sgt. Henion will have a place to ride, then go up and over Guardsman's pass on a one-bike ride -just your grandfather and myself.
There is a place up there high in the Wasatch range of the Rocky mountains, a place of peace, a place where I occasionally go when the world seems a bit much, when life becomes too oppressive. It overlooks a large, peaceful valley, green with grass and aliive and vibrant with the late spring flowers; as the sun sets the shadows lengthen over that valley, closing the last few pages of the book of today.
As those pages are closed, my thoughts will be of you and your family, and of the sacrifice and service of your grandfather. Though he and I never met we were Brothers, and as the last glimmer of light fades over the lea he and I shall together close the last cover of the book of today - and of his life on earth.
I hope you and your family find the same peace and comfort this act brings to me; you know you have all our love, respect and support, and if there is anything in the world we can do, you have but to call.
With love and sympathy,
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USASA
Viet-Nam 1962-63
American Legion Riders
Freemasons Riders Club
Starwalker7@comcast.net
"Cagers Care!"
PGR = Pride, Gratitude, Respect.
"War is Hell!" -- William Tecumseh Sherman.
"Peace is Priceless" -- Me.
"A country attains it's majority as a free nation only when the strong recognize, and act upon that recognition of, their obligation to protect the weak, the aged and the infirm." -- Me.
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bones13
Posts: 101
West Jordan, UT
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| 22 Jun 2008 10:09 PM |
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Kelly,
Jeff and I wish to send our condolences to you and your family at this time of your grandfather's passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you aren't home already, may you have a safe journey home. We love you!!!
Peg & Jeff aka (the shower twins)
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miketheharleyman
Posts: 47
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| 23 Jun 2008 12:32 PM |
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Kelly and family please accept mine and Vicki's sincere and heartfelt condolences at the loss of your granddad. You know he was looking down this day and telling everyone how proud he is to have you as his granddaughter.
Thanks goes out to our California brothers and sisters from the Patriot Guard for honoring this family that is truely so close to our Utah members of the Patriot guard.
Sgt. Henion Rest in Peace |
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Mike "Pops" Stephens
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