sneakysnake 
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Panama City, Fl.
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Rowell family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
It is always sad and shocking to hear of the passing of a PGR brother. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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AHarleyTraveler 
Posts: 51
Pensacola
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:23 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Tom, my family's sincerest condolences. Thank you for all that you have done and all the lives you have touched. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. |
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Fred M Friedl
Pensacola
USMC 1970-1976
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milktoast
Posts: 2351
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:47 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Veteran Tom Rowell. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. Our PGR brother will be saddly missed. I'll be with you all in spirit on this difficult and heartwrenching day. Rest in peace, Tom. |
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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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howerter1
Posts: 738
Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:54 AM |
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| My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and community of Thomas (Tom) Rowell. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Koolness
Posts: 1019
Panama City Beach
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:55 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that we extend our heartfelt condolances to the family of Tom. He sacrificed much of his time and made a great effort to comfort those who needed it most even if they were complete strangers.
May the good lord bring solace and comfort to all who feel the loss of someone who went that extra mile.
Kool
Can you feel the wind in Heaven
Can you hear us call your name
Can you feel our broken hearts
This world wont ever be the same
Can you hear the sound of Thunder
When we gather in our group
Can you hear the sound of silence
When we look where you once stood.
Can you feel the wind in Heaven
Can you hear the ladies cry
Can you see the tears that fall
When we have to say goodbye
Can you hear the bugle cry
Leather clad with watery eyes
Can you see the pain we bear
And know we’d rather have you here
I hope there is a Biker Heaven
Where we will meet again someday
I hope to feel the wind in Heaven
And shake your hand again that day
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Billboy
Posts: 948
Webster, Fl.
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| 26 Jun 2008 5:58 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of J Thomas (Tom) Rowell, Navy, Veteran/PGR Ride Captain,
Brother, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service Tom, May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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4brick
Posts: 6
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| 26 Jun 2008 6:29 AM |
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My sincere condolences to all you have left behind. May YOUR God be with you my brother. We will all
be together again.
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armymom
Posts: 47
alachua, florida
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| 26 Jun 2008 6:29 AM |
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| Michel and I send our sincere condolences and prayers. |
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Shadowrider70
Posts: 343
Senior Ride Captain Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 26 Jun 2008 6:39 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family during this difficult time. He will be missed.Standing by in Jacksonville. |
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Lance Wallace
Senior Ride Captain
Riding for SGT Dana Prins 101st Airborne
Riding in memory of SSG Jon Martin 101st Airborne |
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MaeLyneS
Posts: 346
aka Sidecar Sallie Altamonte Springs
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:21 AM |
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This is one of the hardest posts I have ever made. I just do not have the words...
Suzie, I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I pray that God will walk you through this dark valley and give you strength and comfort. Tom was a rare person, one of those that you liked instantly when you met him. You, the family, and the PGR have lost a fine man.
I think back to all of the times we rode together on missons, broke bread together, and stood flag lines together. I will miss his friendship, his caring, his concern and his infectious grin. I thank him for his service to our nation in an unpopular war. I thank him for honoring our heroes and their families. I thank him for his friendship and his friendship to Carl.
Tom, you are truly one of the good guys and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace. |
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Mae Lyne - Sidecar Sallie
Honoring our Warriors
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom
Riding in honor of CW2 Justin S Swofford
Feb 9,1978 - Feb 9, 2002 |
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talk2e
Posts: 943
Deltona, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:28 AM |
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I too have tried to start this post a number of times but words escape me. Tom and I worked and rode several missions together. I wonderful man and a true patriot at heart. It saddens me to the core to hear of his passing. I hope that I will be available for this mission. It has been a long while since my last mission and I would very much like to be there to stand again with Tom, his family and friends and the PGR of FL family.
Rest easy Sailor. Mission complete, job well done! |
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MSgt USMC (Ret) 1981-2007
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas
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3Fireman8
Posts: 30
Hillsborough, NJ
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| 26 Jun 2008 7:53 AM |
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| My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Rowell. Thank you for your service to this great country, both in times of war, and in honor of fellow veterans. May God bless your family and friends during this difficult time. |
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awneuville
Posts: 195
Winter Springs, Florida
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:07 AM |
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| My family would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom Rowell USN, PGR RC. May you fine comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. God Bless each of you. May you rest in eternal peace Tom. Thank you for your service to your country, for standing for those who gave their all and the PGR. |
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Bonz01
Posts: 834
Tampa Bay, Fl
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:29 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tom. I never met Tom as far as I remember.But,through Carl and others,I know what he was made of. God bless his soul. You left too soon. You will not be forgotten.
Thanks for your Navy service and your PGR loyalty. To the family,I pray for peace and comfort. |
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Wanda "Conley" Frye
SGT US ARMY 1976-1983
Reserves,108th Trng. Brigade, Wilson, N.C. 84-85
Riding in Honor of Marine SSG Franklin O. Frye WWll, H&S BT,5th BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Div. He stands with me.
We'd never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then,if we are true to plan,our statures touch the sky. Emily Dickenson |
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Granny Red
Posts: 653
Paradise, TX
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:45 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom Rowell. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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FatPat
Posts: 30
Panama City, Florida
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| 26 Jun 2008 9:23 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of J Thomas (Tom) Rowell, a true American Hero! May he rest in eternal peace! |
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Once you go Fat, you never go back!
Patrick "FatPat" Green
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papajonohio
Posts: 1490
Swanton, Ohio
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| 26 Jun 2008 9:26 AM |
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My most heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of J. Thomas Rowell.
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.
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
"...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 Tom has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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Skywalker56
Posts: 45
Melbourne, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 11:17 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our brother. Rest in Peace, Tom.
Standing by in Melbourne.
Cara
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Rev Hawk
Posts: 293
Homosassa, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 12:21 PM |
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Sadness does not come close to expressing my feelings today. The loss of any patriot is difficult to bare, but when the patriot is known and loved by those around him it becomes even more so. Our prayers go out to Tom's family, as well as to all his PGR brother and sisters. We have lost one of, if not the best man we have ever known within our ranks.
Tom, you served the nation with pride and dignity in the Navy. You served again with the same pride and dignity as a leader in the PGR. You may stand down now my brother, your mission is complete. God has guided you into safe harbor one last time. Rest in peace knowing we have the con, and will carry out the mission in a manner that will make you proud. God's speed my brother, God's Speed.
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MOPH/FL PGR/CVMA
Riding in honor of my son William (Willie) Lee Tucker California Highway Patrol Motor Officer Candidate .... Killed 4/14/94 by a DUI
If God didn't have a purpose for us - we wouldn't be here!
The nation that insists in drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking done by cowards.
Sir William Butler
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8. |
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Pooz
Posts: 37
Sebastian, Florida
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| 26 Jun 2008 12:35 PM |
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My prayers for comfort go out to the Rowell family at this time of grief. I offer my prayers for his eternal rest and stand ready for the opportunity to stand in his honor.
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"Riding for PFC Salvatore Armato...KIA Nov 1970"
"Riding for SSgt William T Brown...MIA Nov 1969"
"Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 Forever" |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1207
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 26 Jun 2008 2:39 PM |
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We've heard a few folks say that they remember Tom's name but can't put a face to the name. Others have been robbed of the opportunity to meet him. Tom very rarely missed a mission until his wife had some serious medical issues. He had to step back to take care of the home front. I hear that he was just about ready to start standing the flag line again. Anyhow, trust me when I tell you his keen eye will be watching from above.
Anyhow, here are a few shots of Tom "flaman2u" Rowell. Thanks Bobbie for digging these up...
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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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CarlS
Posts: 2731
Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
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| 26 Jun 2008 3:05 PM |
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| Thank you, John; darn I miss that grin! |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4212
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 26 Jun 2008 3:15 PM |
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God Bless J Thomas (Tom) Rowell, 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. Your mission is complete brother. Good Job!
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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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old jumper
Posts: 286
Newnan, GA
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| 26 Jun 2008 4:13 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family of Tom Rowell, Thank you sir for your service both in the Navy and for you support as a Florida Ride Captain your presence will be greatly missed. |
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-Ralph Walker
82nd Airborne 1959-1961
Fla. Ride Captain/Retired
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done. - Charles Dickens
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Shadow Dog
Posts: 400
Senior Ride Capt. Orlando
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| 26 Jun 2008 4:27 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to Tom's family. We'll miss you Florida Man. God Bless you. |
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USAF '71 - '75 All Gave Some - Some Gave All
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