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Uffda 
Posts: 9824
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jul 2008 11:31 AM |
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Loren R. Craker, 63, US Army Veteran, Iola, WI
Monday July 14, 2008
Loren served his country as an instructor at the Army Engineering School in Fort Belvoir, Virginia and later transferred to Viet Nam as a First Lieutenant in the Army Engineering Corps as Executive Officer of Company C, 815th Battalion operating in South Viet Nam. He was responsible for many road and bridge construction projects near the Cambodian border. He was Honorably Discharged in 1970 and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, the Viet Nam Campaign Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal for his service. He was proud of his service and his country, and his final wish is to be buried at King, WI.
Staging
The parking lot at the IGA Store
125 Meadow Road, (just off the STH 49 and STH 161 intersection)
Iola, WI 54945
Staging 11:30 am
Kickstands up 12:00 noon
There will be a Wapaca County Sheriff's Department escort for the short run to King. His wife, Doreen has asked one of our members to carry her with Loren's ashes on his motorcycle for his last ride. His 3 children (Jessica, Jonathan and Emily) will also ride their bikes to King as well.
Service at King is Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:00 at the Wisconsin Memorial Veterans Cemetery at King, WI, where the Iola VFW Post will be part of the military honors ceremony. Doreen and the family were also planning on having a small lunch after if anyone wants to stay.
Mike Weaver is RC
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 1165
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Jul 2008 12:06 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Loren R. Craker.
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.
You will not be forgotten
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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mmpainter
Posts: 150
Chatsworth, GA
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| 11 Jul 2008 12:08 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Loren R. Craker. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. May you rest in peace Soldier, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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Uffda
Posts: 9824
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 11 Jul 2008 12:16 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Loren R. Craker, US Army, Viet Nam Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Loren.
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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armymedic
Posts: 67
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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| 11 Jul 2008 12:22 PM |
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| ~ Know that the brothers/sisters of the Patriot Guard will come with the utmost respect for your fallen hero. We come because we CARE. Because we feel it is our DUTY. Our OBLIGATION. We appreciate your military service and all that you did in Vietnam, Loren. Rest in peace, my brother. ~ Michael Weaver, Patriot Guard, SRC, N.E. Wisconsin ~ Army Medic, Vietnam, 1968-69 ~ |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 714
Hillsboro, MO
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| 11 Jul 2008 1:31 PM |
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Loren R Craker thank you for being a true American Hero, defending our country & freedom, may you rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Loren.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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Wizard
Posts: 24
Green Bay and Wausau
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| 11 Jul 2008 1:58 PM |
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I am honored to be asked to give Loren his last Harley ride on this earth. After I drop him off at his final resting place at King, he is free to ride the endless highways above. I'll catch up with you later my friend, just find some good roads for us to cruise. Later buddy ...and Peace to you!
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mailman
Posts: 12192
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Jul 2008 3:32 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Loren R. Craker. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 292
West Central Florida
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| 11 Jul 2008 3:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Loren Craker. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
Life is too short for drama & petty things,
so kiss slowly, laugh insanely,
Love truly and forgive quickly.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3950
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 11 Jul 2008 4:51 PM |
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God Bless Loren R. Craker, 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.
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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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WolfRider
Posts: 438
Fletcher, NC
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| 11 Jul 2008 6:58 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Loren R Craker. Welcome home brother and thank you for your service. May you pass through the Gates of Heaven with pride. |
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John Williams
US Army 1964-1970
RVN
9th Division 1967-1968
B Trp, 11th ACR 1969-1970
USMC 1972-1986 (Ret)
GWRRA NC District Trainer
WNC Ride Captain
Riding for my Troopers that did not return.
We honor those that serve our country |
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adccop
Posts: 2747
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 12 Jul 2008 6:52 AM |
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To the family and friends of Loren R. Craker I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Loren, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4048
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 12 Jul 2008 10:27 AM |
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| Thank you Loren R. Craker for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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bikerTRISH
Posts: 69
St Peters, MO
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| 12 Jul 2008 12:12 PM |
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Standing in spirit with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders, in honor of this great American hero. May he rest in peace, and know that his serice to this country will never be forgotten.
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Proud sister and cousin of Viet Nam Vets
Riding in memory of Tec5 Norbert R Thomeczek WWII
Pfc Ervin J Sona POW WWII
Sgt Alan H Lund Viet Nam
Benton F Bevil USArmy,Korea
SSgt Charles R Goode USAF Viet Nam
It's not the pace of life that concerns me, it's the sudden stop at the end.
Rest in peace dear son A. Paul Lund
Please consider organ donation. |
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Jeff Carr
Posts: 210
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 12 Jul 2008 12:59 PM |
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| My condlences to the famliy and friends of Loren R. Craker, I thank you for your service to our country God Bless. |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 12 Jul 2008 3:38 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Loren R. Craker! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Loren is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “For those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know."
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit 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 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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sdoise
Posts: 3531
Kinder, La.
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| 12 Jul 2008 4:20 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Loren R. Craker 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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mlmsan
Posts: 2341
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Jul 2008 6:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Loren R. Craker, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Loren R. Craker's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Loren R. Craker, 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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webelieve
Posts: 112
Roberts, WI
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| 12 Jul 2008 6:43 PM |
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| It is with deep regret and sympathy that I mourn the loss of yet another fine American. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the family of Loren R. Craker for thier loss. Loren R. Craker you can stand down, your duty is over, you will now enter into the service of our Lord and Savior. |
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American Patriot Riders
Life Member - American Legion Post 121, WI
BSHDFC_MM
CMA
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord... Psalms 33:12 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
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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gumijagr
Posts: 606
Covina, California
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| 13 Jul 2008 12:31 AM |
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| Thank You Loren R. Craker, for defending this Great Nation so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, You went to Viet Nam when others would not go, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 13 Jul 2008 4:09 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 Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline 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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Billboy
Posts: 613
Webster, Fl.
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| 13 Jul 2008 7:58 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Loren R. Craker, US Army Viet Nam Veteran, though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Viet Nam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 13 Jul 2008 11:47 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Loren R. Craker. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 13 Jul 2008 1:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Loren R. Craker, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Craker, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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harleyriderone
Posts: 152
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 13 Jul 2008 2:00 PM |
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I wish to join those offering condolences to the family of Loren R. Craker.
Doreen, Jessica, Jonathan and Emily, my thoughts and prayers are with each
of you during this final ride to Heavenly Mansions above for your husband and father. I wish
I could join my brothers Wizard and Mike Weaver leading this mission.
Loren: We will ride those highways upstairs together someday. Thank you for your service to our country...you will never be forgotten.
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Al Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of my Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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