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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Jul 2008 9:56 AM |
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It is with a sad and heavy heart that I must post Tennessee has lost another Great American Hero, Retired Master Sgt. Douglas John Skidmore, 68 of Madison, Tennessee, United States Marine Corps, passed away Tuesday, 15 July 08. MSgt. Skidmore retired from the USMC after 25 years of service to this Great Nation.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 82 in Madison, TN, the Elks Lodge. |
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He is survived by Brenda Moore; Clarence ("Batman") Hawkins; and children, Debra (Brad) Sweedman, Danny Skidmore, Donna Kane, Steve Skidmore, David Page and Kim (Jon) Talbert. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation: will be today, July 17, 2008, from 4-8 p.m., Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Rd. at Briley Pkwy, 37216
Note: No staging from visitation Tonight, please go to the funeral home with flag to form a flag line in Honor of our Hero
Funeral Services: will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008, in the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Rd. at Briley Pkwy, 37216 Interment immediately following at Spring Hill Cemetery. www.springhillfh.com
Staging: K-Mart, Gallatin Rd, at Briley Pkwy, at 1200, noon. KSU 1245.
Ride Captain: David Westhorp, aka RedTag, redtag@patriotguard.org , (615) 330-5340.
Weather: Sunny, high upper 80's, please remember to stay hydrated!
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 17 Jul 2008 10:00 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Douglas John Skidmore. 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 714
Hillsboro, MO
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| 17 Jul 2008 10:48 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of MSgt (ret) Douglas Skidmore. 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 |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 17 Jul 2008 11:30 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of MSgt. Douglas John Skidmore.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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mlmsan
Posts: 2352
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 17 Jul 2008 12:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSgt (ret) Douglas John Skidmore, US Marine Corp Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSgt (ret) Douglas John Skidmore's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSgt (ret) Douglas John Skidmore, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
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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satyr
Posts: 3686
Raleigh, NC
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| 17 Jul 2008 12:45 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Douglas John Skidmore, U.S. Marine Corps (ret). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Skidmore. Rest in peace Marine. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4125
Panama City, Fl.
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| 17 Jul 2008 1:31 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Skidmore family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. |
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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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 1954
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 17 Jul 2008 1:43 PM |
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Our condolences to the Skidmore family, May the Lord Keep His Loving Arms around you during your time of pain and sorrow, to comfort you, as only He can........
Thank you MSGT Douglas J Skidmore for your service to our Country, Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord..........
Standing by.......
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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CAN-DO
Posts: 195
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| 17 Jul 2008 2:31 PM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of:
Master Sergeant Douglas John Skidmore (Retired)
United States Marine Corps.
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Marine!
Your mission is now complete.
You can stand down and rest in Peace!
“All Gave Some, Some Gave All” |
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Pete
MGySgt / USMC - Retired
U.S. Marine Riders Association, Inc. (KY, OH, IN)
Treasurer / Communication Officer
www.usmarineriders.com
PGR - KY Ride Captain |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1449
Conroe,Texas
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| 17 Jul 2008 2:42 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of (Ret) MSgt. Douglas J. Skidmore,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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mailman
Posts: 12208
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Jul 2008 3:28 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC MSgt (Ret) Douglas John Skidmore. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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SargeAF
Posts: 35
Greeneville: East Tenn Ride Captain
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| 17 Jul 2008 4:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences & prayors to the family of MSgt Douglas J Skidmore, it always saddens me to have to say goodbye to another brother or sister.
Mark & Patty Hutchens & familiy
East TN RC, USAF 77-80 |
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SunFire_TN
Posts: 304
East Tennessee Ride Captain
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| 17 Jul 2008 4:52 PM |
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| AMEN...I could not agree more........God pleaes Bless this family and also those that knew Douglas Skidmore. He will be truly missed. |
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If i live another day...it will be in honor given to the brave men and women that keeps us safe |
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awchris
Posts: 132
Cottage Grove,MN
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| 17 Jul 2008 6:58 PM |
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| Rest in peace MSgt Skidmore. Thank you for your service and dedication. Semper-Fi. |
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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain |
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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Jul 2008 7:04 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt (ret) Douglas John Skidmore, USMC 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, Douglas.
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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skydiverd3716
Posts: 27
La Vergne Tn
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| 17 Jul 2008 8:28 PM |
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| Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends for this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace your mission is now over. |
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From Sgt Simpson
"Fallen Soldiers Memorial Bike" http://fallensoldiersmemorialbike.com
In Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom"
" YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN "
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690MedCo
Posts: 4050
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 17 Jul 2008 8:55 PM |
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| Thank you MSgt (ret) Douglas John Skidmore 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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eagle_man
Posts: 946
SCPGR Upstate Mentor Team
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| 17 Jul 2008 9:19 PM |
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| 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 Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten. |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Mentor
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."
Ronald Reagan
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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gumijagr
Posts: 610
Covina, California
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| 17 Jul 2008 9:20 PM |
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| Thank you MSgt Douglas John Skidmore for defending this Great Nation in the USMC so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5206
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Jul 2008 10:06 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSgt. Douglas John Skidmore, USMC Retired. MSgt. Skidmore, 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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Junius Henry
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1435
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 18 Jul 2008 12:43 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MSGT DOUGLAS JOHN SKIDMORE USMC (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE DOUGLAS. SEMPER FI. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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jaegers
Posts: 564
Tipton, IA
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| 18 Jul 2008 6:24 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to family and friends of Douglas Skidmore. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. MSgt; thank you for your service to our country, , you will not be forgotten. Semper Fi
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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SportyPig
Posts: 934
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 18 Jul 2008 7:21 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Skidmore. I trust that God will comfort you during this difficult time as only he can. MSgt Skidmore, Sir, Stand down. Mission Accomplished. We'll take the fight from here.
If I can juggle the schedule, it will be a great honor to stand for this hero. If not, I shall be there in spirit. |
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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Billboy
Posts: 624
Webster, Fl.
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| 18 Jul 2008 3:12 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to MSgt. (Ret) Douglas John Skidmore, USMC , 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, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Jasper54
Posts: 5905
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Jul 2008 10:28 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 US, STRENGTH 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. John Meyer, US Army WWI, 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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