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busyblonde 
Posts: 631
Bessemer City, NC
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| 21 Jul 2008 8:52 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of WWII Navy Veteran Robert Keith Ballard. He is truly an American HERO, who will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and comfort you at this most difficult time.
I will make every attempt to re-arrange my schedule so that I can stand in honor for this Great American Hero. |
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satyr
Posts: 4376
Raleigh, NC
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| 21 Jul 2008 10:21 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Navy veteran, Robert Keith Ballard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Ballard. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Pegleg
Posts: 2664
Corona, Ca
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| 21 Jul 2008 11:13 AM |
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My deepest Sympathy and sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Robert Keith Ballard (WWII Navy Veteran)
May God be with you during this difficult time.
SEMPER-FI Brother may you Rest In Peace until we meet.
Pegleg
RVN 1967-68
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1060
Hillsboro, MO
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| 21 Jul 2008 12:42 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard(WWII Veteran). 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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rottndog
Posts: 2336
Anaheim, CA
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| 21 Jul 2008 1:44 PM |
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I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Robert Keith Ballard. May God bless you all, and may He ease your pain and sorrow during this difficult period of time.
Robert....Thank you for your service in defense of our great nation. We owe our freedoms and uniquely American way of life to so many like yourself. Sailor rest your oar...the watch is ours now. May God bless you, and may you Rest In Peace.
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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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Jeff Carr
Posts: 250
Simpsonville S.C.
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| 21 Jul 2008 3:56 PM |
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| My condolences to family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard I thank you for your service. |
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oldgoldstar
Posts: 0
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| 21 Jul 2008 5:42 PM |
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| I pray for fair winds and calm seas, a steady compass heading and a smooth journey for this Fallen American Hero. God bless those left behind with the knowledge they will see Robert again and rejoice with him and the angels. |
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john burgess
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| 21 Jul 2008 8:05 PM |
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To the famiily and friends of Mr. Ballard: My wife, Becky, and I extend our most sincere condolences in your time of sorrow. Be forever comforted knowing that your husband, father, grandfather and friend represented all that is great about America as she stood her most severe test. Thanks to sailors, soldiers and Marines like your dearly departed, America is strong and still standing as a beacon of hope for suffering citizens the world over. Your father's service guaranteed that beacon would contiune to shine brightly, today and beyond. It is my very great honor and privledge to stand for Mr Ballard with the other proud members of the Patriot Guard. His service will never be forgotten and we all honor his memory.
John Burgess, USMC |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1810
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 22 Jul 2008 12:54 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN ROBERT KEITH BALLARD USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ROBERT. 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
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
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mcneese5
Posts: 406
Turkey,NC
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| 22 Jul 2008 1:23 AM |
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I Would like to offer my prayers and condolences to the Family and Friends of Robert Ballard WWII Vet.
Thank you Robert for your service to this country , you are a true American Hero. I Salute You. |
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I Like to Drink,Steal,Swear, and Lie
1. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.
2. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in worse shape than you are.
3. "Swear" that you will be a better person today than yesterday.
4. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down at night, thank God. |
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jpeltack
Posts: 39
Catawba, NC
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| 22 Jul 2008 5:55 AM |
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I would like to offer up prayer and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ballard. We honor his life and his sacrifice to this nation. It is only great because of men like Mr. Ballard.
Your watch is over sailor, stand down and rest knowing that you have faithfully done your duty. |
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Joe
AT2 USN (VS-32), Cecil Field FL '87-'91
Sgt USANG-NC (Co E 130th AVN) '93-'96
Gulf War Vet
"Fair Winds and Following Seas"
In Memory of Joseph Peltack Sr. USN WWII
In Honor of SFC Scott Peltack, US Army (Ret)
In Honor of Sgt Neal Peltack, US Army |
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Teezo
Posts: 61
Raleigh, North Carolina
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| 22 Jul 2008 8:11 AM |
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| My family and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and freinds of Robert.
And THANK YOU ! Robert for your great service to your country,you will not be forgotten. |
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Standing ready in Raleigh
Bobby L Thomas
Raleigh NC,
Riding with Honor of my Father
Robert L Thomas Veteran US Army/Korea
Sgt Co K 17th Inf Regt |
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bkrbill
Posts: 843
Sherrills Ford, NC
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| 22 Jul 2008 8:02 PM |
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FINAL REPORT:
We stood for Robert Ballard today... we had 12 bikes and 2 cages. It was a honor for all of us to be there for Robert and his family. We were joined on the flag line by members of the Charlotte Chapter of the Harley Owners Group. Already one of them has joined our ranks as a PGR member.
Special thanks to Suz and Busyblonde for bringing us water and snacks, and also to Doughboy for transporting the flags.
The graveside service included the Mason's ceremony. I had never seen it before and found it both interesting and respectful. The trumpet player was outstanding! Everything from Taps, God Bless America, Amazing Grace, and Bogey Wogey Bugle Boy.
MR. Ballard was laid honorably to rest.
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC Ride Captain
NC State Captain - Oct 07 - Oct 08 - retired
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1676
Conroe,Texas
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| 22 Jul 2008 10:19 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Keith Ballard,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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acratliff
Posts: 2258
Charleston, SC
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| 24 Jul 2008 1:14 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Robert Keith Ballard. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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