Billyjean 
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| 23 Jun 2008 12:00 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kalitta family, the Kalitta racing team and the entire NHRA brotherhood of which Scott was a part of for so many years. Our thoughts and payers are with you. The US Army requested that the "Wally" won by Tony Schumacher this weekend be given to the Kalitta family as a small token of apprecietion for the contributions made to the armed forces by Kalitta Air Charters. In his acceptance speech, Tony choose not to thank his many sponsors, but rather spoke of the contributions of the Kalitta family and said that this trophy will sit on the Kalitta family mantle. May this "Wally" forever remind you of the many contributions Scott made to the sport of drag racing. He will forever be a champion in our hearts. |
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Billyjean
Posts: 92
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| 23 Jun 2008 12:06 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kalitta family, the Kalitta racing team and the entire NHRA brotherhood of which Scott was a part of for so many years. Our thoughts and payers are with you. The US Army requested that the "Wally" won by Tony Schumacher this weekend be given to the Kalitta family as a small token of apprecietion for the contributions made to the armed forces by Kalitta Air Charters. In his acceptance speech, Tony chose not to thank his many sponsors, but rather spoke of the contributions of the Kalitta family and said that this trophy will sit on the Kalitta family mantle. May this "Wally" forever remind you of the many contributions Scott made to the sport of drag racing. He will forever be a champion in our hearts. |
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3Fireman8
Posts: 34
Hillsborough, NJ
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| 23 Jun 2008 1:30 PM |
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| My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Scott Kalitta. I thank you and your family for all you have done to honor our Fallen Soldiers.
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milktoast
Posts: 2472
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 23 Jun 2008 2:31 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Scott Kalitta. May you find strenght and comfort at this most difficult time. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1932
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| 23 Jun 2008 2:57 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Scott Kalitta in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss,you will be in our thoughts and prayers. |
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calamityjane
Posts: 2102
brooklyn park mn
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| 23 Jun 2008 3:22 PM |
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to the family and friends of Scoot Kalitta my deepest sympathies.
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was.
~~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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Dietsche12762
Posts: 664
SE WISCONSIN REGION/Walker MI ~ Support Vehicle ~ PatriotGuardRider WarriorsWatchRider
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| 23 Jun 2008 5:27 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Kalitta family.
As you have mourned with us, the PGR mourns with you the loss of your son, Scott. My screen is blurry with tears and my heartfelt condolences are with you all.
God speed, Scott.
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Be Safe Out There
SE WI Region - Patriot Guard ~
Very Proud niece of Paul Kocourek, US Army ~ Vietnam Veteran '68 - '71
In Honor KJ Loecher, USAF '78 - '87, 3rd Tac Fighter Wing, Phantom Phixer
In Memory GW Pollard, USMC SSgt/Combat Artist Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian & Okinawa
In Memory of my Grandfather Edwin Dietsche, US Army ~ WWI, cook for General Pershing
In Memory of my Uncle James Ehler, MSgt USAF Korea/Vietnam
In Memory of Carl Stein, US Army ~ WWII '42-'44 "Hell on Wheels" 2nd Armored Division
www.warriorswatch.org
www.iraqwarheroes.org
~ What Borders ~ used with permission from The Crow
"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you often get it."
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Billboy
Posts: 1258
Webster, Fl.
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| 23 Jun 2008 5:53 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Scott Kalitta,Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, I Thank the Kalitta Family for what they do for the Fallen Hero. Iam Gald that we the PGR Family was here
for the Kalitta's Family. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you Scott.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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Kontractor
Posts: 285
Milwaukee RC
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| 24 Jun 2008 1:45 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Scott Kalitta, and all who mourn this tragic loss, I humbly ask that you please accept my most sincere condolences. All too often I have seen a Kalitta Air Falcon 20 taxi in, and with the dignity and honor of an active duty Military Color Guard, return a fallen soldier home to his loved ones. Each and every time the Kalitta Air Crew has impressed me with their attention to detail, and the sincerity of their conviction. Several times we PGR members have discussed our appreciation for the devotion of The Kalitta Family and Organization for the service they render and provide this nation. It is my firm belief that the Warrior Spirit is with you, and that is why you've been so successful in your endeavors. It is that same warrior spirit that you honor with us, each time The Patriot Guard Riders look silently on as you bring another warrior home. We salute you. Godspeed. And know that no matter where you are, there are members of the PGR nearby that are in your debt. You shall always be among friends. |
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Because It's The Right Thing To Do.
Nothing Worthwhile is ever Easy. And Nothing Easy is Ever Worthwhile.
"Hammer the Americans hard enough and you forge the best weapon in the world"
Captain Simeon Ecuyer...in a letter written to Colonel Bouquet during the siege of Fort Pitt, 1783
"American Soldiers in battle don't fight for what some president says on T.V., they don't fight for mom, apple pie, or the American flag... They fight for one another." Lt General Hal Moore
For all his bluster, it is the sad problem of man that he cannot choose his triumph,
He can only choose how he will stand when the call of destiny comes,
Hoping that he’ll have the courage to answer.
What Have I Done this Day to Honor the Names of My Fathers? |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 468
West Central Florida
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| 24 Jun 2008 4:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Scott Kalitta. You will be missedScott.
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
Palmetto, FL
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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vander177
Posts: 3171
Vandergrift, PA
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| 24 Jun 2008 6:14 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Scott Kalitta. I thank you for your unselfishness dedication in providing air transportation so that fallen hero's of the United States of America may be brought home to their final destitation with dignity and respect. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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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: 1316
Warner Robins, GA
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| 24 Jun 2008 6:28 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Kalitta family and friends in the loss of Scott. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Scott 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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SLO
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| 24 Jun 2008 9:30 AM |
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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magsemail
Posts: 1452
Southgate, Michigan
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| 24 Jun 2008 11:05 AM |
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| Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Scott Kalitta. May God's peace and comfort be with you during this very difficult time. |
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PGR Member #80,002
Chariots For Christ Chapter/Detroit, MI - CMA
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet - State
Volunteer Director - Michigan
Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. -- Ronald Reagan)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight.
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. |
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Wisecarver
Posts: 587
Johnson City, TN
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| 24 Jun 2008 11:52 AM |
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Wow, I actually knew Scott back when I lived near him at Willow Run.
Rock on brother!
We'll miss ya. |
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Standing by (with Honor): Johnson City, TN.
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Kirby
Posts: 662
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| 24 Jun 2008 3:55 PM |
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My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Scott Kalitta
Rest in Peace, Scott
Kirby
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Josephep2003
Posts: 156
Johnston, SC
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| 24 Jun 2008 5:27 PM |
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| My condolences go out to the family and friends of of this courageous race car driver. I have been following the Kalitta family for many years. I fondly remember Connie racing years ago and am sorry that he lost his son to the sport that they both love. May Scott rest in peace! |
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122d Engr Bn
"Copperhead 7"
SC Army National Guard
Riding in memory of my father
SSG Ernest O Padgett
741st Tank Bn (WW2)
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wwmx5007
Posts: 346
Centennial, Colorado
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| 24 Jun 2008 5:46 PM |
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Our heart-felt condolences to the Kalitta family and friends in the loss of Scott, from our drag racing family to your's.
Team Grumpy
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Colorado Senior Ride Captain
Wayne "GRUMPY" Hemmert
Proud Air Force Dad
My Hero, My Son
Charles Matthew (Matto) Hemmert
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Charger
Posts: 3534
Golden Colorado
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| 24 Jun 2008 9:27 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the Kalitta family. Before becoming involved with the PGR, I was into drag racing, and had the honor of meeting Scott and Connie a few times at races. The racing world has lost a great man, and the things the Kalitta family has done for our fallen heroes will never be forgotten. God Bless!! |
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Colorado Ride Captain
Retired CO State Captain
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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Bikinbabe
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| 25 Jun 2008 9:57 AM |
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Our most heartfelt condolences to the Kalitta family. We can't begin to know your pain, but we mourn with you in your overwhelming loss. May your loving memories bring you comfort and strength in these most difficult days.
May our hearts and prayers bring you at least some of the comfort you bring to the families of our Fallen Heroes. I stand with tears in my eyes each time I see a Kalitta plane come in. You are providing such a precious service to the families - always with great respect and honor. It sounds like Scott also brought respect and honor to the racing community.
We stand with you and will take a moment of silence Thursday evening in honor of Scott. Please know you are in the hearts of PGR across the nation.
Rest in peace, Scott.
Greg & Chris ~~ Bluesbiker & Bikinbabe
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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 866
Vancouver, WA
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| 25 Jun 2008 12:51 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Scott Kalitta, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you peace during this time of grieving. We wish to also thank the family for all that you do for our Country and our fallen. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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lynyrd
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| 25 Jun 2008 7:39 PM |
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I don't have the words to express the sorrow and sympathy I feel for the Kalitta family. I also can't express the extent of my gratitude that this family stepped forward to take our fallen Brothers and Sisters and "bump" them from baggage to first class on their final trip home. Please know that I feel for your loss as I feel for the loss of those your family brings home to us with dignity.
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:57 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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ebgeorge
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Red Bluff, Ca.
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:33 PM |
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I am a Drag Racer, I run a E/T class S&S 113 CI ridig, I know first hand the peril of racing.
I Know the KALITTA AIR story very well, I was watching the qualifing that day and knew...
E.B. George
Red Bluff, Ca.
3RD ACR
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greense96
Posts: 160
Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il Illinois Ride Captain
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| 27 Jun 2008 8:08 AM |
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| Scott you have always been in GOD's hands and now you get to stand with him. Rest in Peace. Stew"THE HAT" in Gillespie |
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