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Subject: Steve Ward Yates, Army Veteran, Des Moines, IA, 17 JUL 08

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Big rock User is Offline
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14 Jul 2008 6:57 PM Alert 



The family of Steve Yates has asked for the Patriot Guard Riders to show our honor and respect for Steve. Steve was a 6-year US Army veteran.

 

Steve was an avid motorcyclist; his brothers Bill & Doug are the President and Vice President respectably of the American Legion Riders, Urbandale Post 663

 

The funeral service for Steve will be held at Hamilton¢s Southtown Funeral Home 5400 SW 9 Th ST. Des Moines, Iowa. Thursday, July 17th at 1:00pm. Interment will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens.

 

Rally Point: Hy-Vee at the corner of Fleur Dr. & McKinley Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

Rally Time: 11:30 AM

Ride Briefing: 11:50 AM KSU and head to the Funeral Home to stand our flag line.

Ride Captain: Road Captain, David "trapsdog" Welte; assisted by the Road Private, Jim "jbob" Olsen.

 

Map: http://tinyurl.com/5vbjnp

 

Bear, State Captain Iowa PGR
gumijagr User is Offline
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Covina, California
14 Jul 2008 8:44 PM Alert 
Steve Ward Yates, Army Veteran, Thank You, for defending this Great Nation so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! You will not be forgotten, Ride Safe PGR Brothers!
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
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
14 Jul 2008 8:57 PM Alert 
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army Veteran Steve Ward Yates. Rest In Peace.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
aoop User is Offline
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
14 Jul 2008 9:14 PM Alert 
Thank You Soldier.
James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
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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.
BZ_Matsky User is Offline
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Des Moines, IA
14 Jul 2008 9:33 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends for the loss of their American Hero. Thank you Steve Yates for your service to our country.
Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD

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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
straightman User is Offline
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Iowa City U.S.A.
14 Jul 2008 9:49 PM Alert 


My condolences to your family and friends. Thank you for your
service. I will be proud to stand the flag line in your honor in Des
Moines later this week. May you Rest in Peace.

Standing by in Iowa City.

Semper Fidelis.

David Williams
Patriot Guard Riders - Iowa
retired Wisconsin Peace Officer
U.S.M.C. RVN 1969 - 1971
Iowa City, U.S.A.
lonetexan2u User is Offline
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert
14 Jul 2008 10:47 PM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Steve Ward Yates! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Steve 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."
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
690MedCo User is Offline
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Huntington Beach, CA
14 Jul 2008 10:48 PM Alert 
Thank you Steve Ward Yates 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.
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
Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
14 Jul 2008 11:27 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Steve Ward Yates, U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Yates, 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.
Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




15 Jul 2008 2:25 AM Alert 

I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Veteran, Steve Ward Yates.  I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time.

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.

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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

Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;

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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
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Warner Robins, GA
15 Jul 2008 5:08 AM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the Yates family and friends in the loss of Steve. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Steve 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.





JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
jaegers User is Offline
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Tipton, IA
15 Jul 2008 5:52 AM Alert 
My deepest condolences go out to family and friends of Steve Yates. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Steve; thank you for your service to our country, you will not be forgotten.

So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29
SteveC1951 User is Offline
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
15 Jul 2008 6:03 AM Alert 
To the family and friends, my sincere sympathy and condolences in your time of sorrow. 
To Steve Ward Yates, my grattitude and thanks to you for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy.  You are a true American Hero.  You will not be forgotten.
Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
Proud Member PGR
papajonohio User is Offline
Posts: 1784
Swanton, Ohio
15 Jul 2008 6:37 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Steve Ward Yates.
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 are not forgotten.

"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




15 Jul 2008 7:19 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Steve Ward Yates, Army 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, Steve.
 
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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mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
15 Jul 2008 7:48 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Steve Ward Yates, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Steve Ward Yates, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Steve Ward Yates, 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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HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
15 Jul 2008 8:01 AM Alert 
God Bless Steve Ward Yates, 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.

Dave
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.
sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
15 Jul 2008 8:34 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Steve Ward Yates and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
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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SCS User is Offline
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15 Jul 2008 9:17 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Steve Ward Yates on his passing. Sadly, there are many Americans who could not care less about his 6 years of military service. Thankfully, there are many Americans who do and appreciate the hardships, bravery, and commitment involved in military service. He did, however, stand boldly for both groups, not seeking recognition and adoration, but because it was the right thing to do, and because this country is worthy of what is required to safeguard freedom. He knew it. We know it. Thank you Steve Yates.





Rfor2005 User is Offline
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Des Moines, Iowa
15 Jul 2008 9:27 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Steve Ward Yates. Your time and service to your country will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. I stand in silent prayer during your time of loss.
Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 05/07
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
eagle_man User is Offline
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SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
15 Jul 2008 10:18 AM Alert 
My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended this Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten.
Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."

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satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
15 Jul 2008 10:32 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army veteran, Steve Ward Yates.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Steve.  Rest in peace soldier.  I salute you. 
satyr

Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
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Bear_1953 User is Offline
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Eldon, Iowa




15 Jul 2008 12:52 PM Alert 
To the family and friends of, Steve Yates. I know that no amount of words can take away your pain at this time. My hope is that the presence of the PGR and our show of Respect and Honor might help to ease that pain somewhat.

Steve, thank you for your service to our great country. May you rest in peace.
Charlie "Bear" Neill

IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14

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Miss_Behaving User is Offline
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Hillsboro, MO
15 Jul 2008 1:16 PM Alert 

Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Steve Yates.  We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.

 

Diane & Bob Flowers
trapsdog User is Offline
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Granger IA
15 Jul 2008 4:59 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Veteran Steve Yates. Thank you Steve for serving our great nation, I will be proud to stand the line for you.
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