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Tiffany 
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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| 15 Jul 2008 6:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. William K. Mauldin, Air Force, Korea/MIA, Pickens/Easley, SC. God Bless You!
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wingone3
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guilford county, nc
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| 15 Jul 2008 8:46 PM |
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| It is good that Capt. Mauldin can find peace in his native land. And, it is good that his family and loved ones finally have somewhere they can honor him. Thank you sir for your bravery and sacrifice. Peace be with you. |
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willie t
Posts: 770
Duncan S.C.
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| 15 Jul 2008 9:30 PM |
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It was and is today men and women like Capt. Mauldin who made this country so great. People like him who were willing to sacrifice their time and unfortunately their lives to protect us at home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family that went so long without any answers and hope this will help to bring some closure.
Godspeed Captain, I hope you can look down and see that there are plenty who appreciate what you did. |
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Bill Hopkins
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1119
Olympia, WA
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| 15 Jul 2008 9:31 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. William K. Mauldin!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully!
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Cadman
Posts: 169
Pelzer, SC
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| 16 Jul 2008 6:11 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of William K. Mauldin. |
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"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
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BethieMae
Posts: 791
Laurens, SC
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| 16 Jul 2008 10:24 AM |
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to the family and friends of Capt Mauldin:
Thanks to God for the closure this brings. May He continue to strengthen you each day. May you feel His loving arms around you. |
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BethieMae Gray
Laurens, SC
SC Mentor Team
We sing and say "God bless America" Are we really willing to pray for it? |
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jfrasson
Posts: 27
spartanburg, sc
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| 16 Jul 2008 3:28 PM |
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Welcome home Captain Mauldin. May God have a special place for you in heavan and a comfortable resting place on your home soil. May the good Lord bring peace and closure to your family. Thank you for your service. I will stand for you.
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M. Sterling
Posts: 729
Canton, GA
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| 16 Jul 2008 8:03 PM |
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Welcome Home Capt. Mauldin. May your family and friends find closure and peace in your homecoming. Rest in Peace hero on the very soil your gave all to protect.
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Sterling
aka Tank '
Georgia Mentor Team
GEORGIA PGR
"Part of it, Proud of it"
Canton, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank a soldier.
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1407
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 Jul 2008 8:45 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. William K. Mauldin,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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rottndog
Posts: 2060
Anaheim, CA
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| 16 Jul 2008 10:44 PM |
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Thank you, Capt. Mauldin, for your dedicated and faithful service to our Great Nation. We owe so much to so many like yourself, who so selflessly answered the call to duty. I'm sorry it has taken so long to bring you home....but now you shall have the honor and recognition you so richly deserve. May God bless you, and may you finally Rest In Honored Peace!
I extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of William. May God Bless you, and may He finally grant you closure. Rest assured...William's service and ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!
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Freedom IS NOT FREE--Let us NEVER FORGET....
....those that have paid the highest price for it!
Proud Son of a USMC Viet Nam Vet (May he RIP!)
US Navy-Submarines 1987-1993
Standing By in Anaheim, CA.... |
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gumijagr
Posts: 554
Covina, California
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| 17 Jul 2008 1:20 AM |
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| Thank You, Capt. William K. Mauldin, for defending this Great Nation in the Air Force,in Korea, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, Never give up on our P.O.W./ M.I.A.'s, Welcome Home! Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! You will not be forgotten, Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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Big rock
Posts: 1987
IL. Ride Captain, Forum Moderator
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| 17 Jul 2008 3:38 PM |
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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justus
Posts: 679
Ride Captain........ Greer SC
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| 18 Jul 2008 4:58 AM |
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I was hoping to be there today, but unfortunatly I am unable to make it. I send my condulences to the family and hopefully this bring closure to you all.
Capt. William K. Mauldin. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless you Sir. and welcome home. You could finally rest. |
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RickyV
SC RC
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."....Ben Franklin
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wayneparris
Posts: 7
Sylva, NC
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| 18 Jul 2008 10:15 AM |
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| It's amazing that our Country will go to great lengths to bring someone home after 56 years! What an honor to have you home, Sir. May your family find comfort and closure. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Welcome Home! |
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Rescue17
Posts: 65
Seneca, SC
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| 18 Jul 2008 7:39 PM |
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Ride Report
Captain William K Mauldin was a true American hero. He stood for us in the face of the enemy during World War II, and gave his life in the defense of freedom during the Korean Conflict. Thank you to the family for allowing us to pay our respects. It was an honor today for the Patriot Guard Riders to stand for him during the graveside ceremonies. PGR members from Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina stood in the flag line. Two of the PGR members present today were Korean War Veterans. Thank you to all who came today. A special thanks to Beth Gray for bringing the flags and the cold water.
To begin the mission today we rode from the staging area to the cemetery. Another group was already there waiting for us when we arrived. Thanks to Larry and Willie T for directing our entrance and helping to get the bikes lined up. We set up our flag line in front of the bikes. We had 37 motorcycles and four cages. The weather was sunny and hot. We held the flag line as the hearse and family members arrived. After the casket was carried by the Air Force Honor Guard to the grave site, we then formed up our flag line behind the family and visitors. There were six tents set up at graveside and an additional tent for the news media.
There were a number of speakers at the service today. The Air Force Honor Guard provided military honors with a 21 gun salute, the playing of taps, and the folding and presentation of the flag. At one point in the ceremony, the family and friends stood and walked outside of the tents to observe an Air Force flyover. Two propeller driven aircraft similar to the one flown by Captain Mauldin flew over the ceremony in tribute. When to service ended, we returned our flags to the van, mounted our bikes and started them all at the same time. Those present now understand what “Listen for the rumble” means.
To paraphrase the words of “Amazing Grace”, Captain Mauldin “once was lost but then was found”. After 56 years he now will rest in America, the country for which he gave his life. Rest in peace Captain Mauldin.
Denny Caldwell
Ride Captain
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Jasper54
Posts: 5833
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Jul 2008 10:25 PM |
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| Please accept my most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies over the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of such sorrow. |
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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
God hath not promised us skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through;
God hath not promised us sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light for the way,
grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy, undying love ...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
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willie t
Posts: 770
Duncan S.C.
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| 18 Jul 2008 10:26 PM |
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Today was something special, my Dad was in Korea also. Though gone now he would have been proud of you guy's today who stood for Captain Mauldin.
Denny did a great job with little sleep from driving all night from Iowa and still fulfilling his R/C duties. He also did multiple media interviews today and did a fine job. He did you guy's proud.
Bethiemae, Thanks for doing the cage duty. I think if more people realized how the cages are so important we might have more attendance from those who did not ride.
I wish I could name you all from out of state and those that were in pain but stood anyway for this extended service in the heat. |
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Bill Hopkins
SC Senior Ride Captain
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ronwhite1976
Posts: 460
Summerville, SC
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| 19 Jul 2008 6:42 AM |
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Great job eveyone. Thanks to all. Here is the ceremony, the media did a good job.
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"MISSION FIRST!"
Ron "Tater Salad" White
South Carolina State Captain
Also 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
"Step Up or Step Aside"-SFC White
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