frebrd 
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Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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Our condolences to the family and friends of MSG Simmons. Your sacrifice for our
freedoms will never be forgotten.
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semperpapa
Posts: 1298
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 01 Jul 2008 8:59 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of MSG Shawn E. Simmons for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red 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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CRAZYBOB
Posts: 53
MA
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| 01 Jul 2008 9:56 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons. Thank you for serving and being a good American. Rest in peace , YOUR MISSION IS COMPLETE! STANDING BY... |
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satyr
Posts: 3602
Raleigh, NC
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| 01 Jul 2008 11:21 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Msgt Shawn E. Simmons. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Shawn. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Gufinof
Posts: 69
New Bedford, Ma.
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| 01 Jul 2008 12:07 PM |
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| Our prayers are with the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons. May the good Lord comfort you at this most difficult time.
MSG Simmons sacrifice will not be forgotten and we pray that he will now rest peacefully in the arms of God.
The PGR will now proudly stand in the flag line with honor, dignity and respect for MSG Simmons......
Never again will they return home in shame,
Never again will wearing their uniform cause them pain.
Never again will we forget why they serve.
No, Never Again.
Laurel B. Dinsmore.....
Standing by. Dave
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papajonohio
Posts: 1099
Swanton, Ohio
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| 01 Jul 2008 7:14 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of MSG. Shawn E. Simmons.
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 Shawn 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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JohnM141
Posts: 249
Coventry, RI
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| 01 Jul 2008 7:16 PM |
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| It is with heartfelt regrets that I write to express my profound sympathies and deepest condolences to your family for the tragic loss of MSG Shawn Simmons. My thoughts and prayers are with Shawn's family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. Your grief we share and your loss is America's loss. I pray Our Lord and Savior will give you His peace.
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John,
Rhode Island PGR
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".. let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865 |
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SPADE
Posts: 309
RI
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| 01 Jul 2008 8:09 PM |
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| Rest in Peace Master Sergeant Simmons. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
De Oppresso Liber!
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Riding in memory of SSG Ken Gentry (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Four) and SGT Ed Kutz (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Two), Alpha (Apache) Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry (Divisional Cavalry, 3d Armored Division), Killed in Action by friendly fire during the Battle of Phase Line Bullet, Operation Desert Storm, 26 February, 1991.
Master Sergeant James E. Smith, Commo SGT, TUSLOG DET 67,Turkey. Gunned down by a Kurdish terrorist faction in Istanbul December 1979
John Westlake
SFC, U.S. Army Infantry, Ret (77-98)
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mikeayl
Posts: 2
Hanover, Ma.
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| 01 Jul 2008 8:26 PM |
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| My family offers our sincere condolences to Shawn's family and friends for the loss of your loved one. I thank him for his service to our country and defending our freedom.
Standing by.... |
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oiler34
Posts: 63
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| 02 Jul 2008 12:23 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons. Stand tall and proud for Shawn for he is an American Hero. Please know that your loss and grief is felt throughout the PGR family. Standing by to show the honor,dignity and respect Shawn earned and deserves. Shawn will not be forgotten. |
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1897
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:01 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of MSG Simmons in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Shawn we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2266
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 02 Jul 2008 8:17 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons, US Army, Special Forces Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSG Shawn E. Simmons, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSG Shawn E. Simmons, 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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Larry "Sir Bear" 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
Cell 770-500-6895
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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vander177
Posts: 2901
Vandergrift, PA
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| 02 Jul 2008 11:24 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Shawn L. Simmons. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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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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Jharley48
Posts: 148
Franklin, Ma
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| 02 Jul 2008 1:28 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Shawn Simmons. May he rest in Peace. A True American Hero.
Joe
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1923
Lexington, NC
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| 02 Jul 2008 3:42 PM |
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MSG Shawn E. Simmons earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4097
Panama City, Fl.
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:27 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Simmons family. A grateful nation mourns the loss of another HERO. His service and sacrifice on behalf of our freedoms will never be forgotten. 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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Calling Fox
Posts: 750
Emerson, IA
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| 02 Jul 2008 7:36 PM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen."
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vtxri
Posts: 931
Rhode Island State Captain
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| 03 Jul 2008 6:02 AM |
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| To the family and friends of MSG Simmons, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our members and nation will never forget shawns dedication, commitment and courage for the safety and security of this country. We stand ready to honor and support such an American Hero |
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Ed King
Rhode Island State Captain
United States Army Veteran
"Pro Patria Vigilans"
Member since 11/20/2005 #303
RI Mission Alerts - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RIPGR/
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Uffda
Posts: 9756
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 Jul 2008 6:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Shawn.
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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DustyDog308
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| 03 Jul 2008 12:27 PM |
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Sending sincere condolences to the friends & family of MSG Shawn E. Simmons, our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Thank you MSG Simmons for your service and sacrifice. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 4502
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 03 Jul 2008 3:07 PM |
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MSG Simmons,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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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swinglabels
Posts: 131
Concord, MA
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| 03 Jul 2008 4:13 PM |
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Godspeed MSG Shawn E. Simmons. United We Stand . . .
In loving memory of my dad, Joseph F. Cannon, USAAF, 412th Fighter Group, Legion of Merit recipient. |
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Team Daddy
Posts: 125
PGR Ride Captain, Fayetteville, NC
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| 03 Jul 2008 6:52 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons on the loss of their loved one.
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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
-George Orwell
Stras
B 2/75 RGR '89-'90
10th SFG(A) '93-'07
USASOC '07-present
Fayetteville, NC Ride Captain |
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SGM Tucker
Posts: 35
Phoenix, AZ
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| 03 Jul 2008 8:03 PM |
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Rest in peace brother.
De Oppresso Liber |
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OPS SGM
1-158 IN BN AZ NG
Desert Shield\Storm & Provide Comfort
(ODA 066 10th SFG(A))
Operation Enduring Freedom
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mac304dutch
Posts: 515
PGR Ride Captain Hope Mills, NC
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| 03 Jul 2008 8:06 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of MSG Shawn E. Simmons. May you find comfort in the knowledge that many people across this great nation will be forever grateful for his sacrifice. |
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John "Dutch" Macomber
USA 1989 - 1995
NCNG 2000 - 2001
USAFR 2001 - 2004
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself"
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