Uffda 
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Updated 16 AUG 08 harly69g
The family of John Estrada has decided to keep this a private service. This mission is now a "stand down." All condolences, thoughts, and prayers have been appreciated. Thank you.
There will be a funeral service for former Marine, John Estrada on Monday at 1:00 pm at Camp Williams.
“He was a wonderful man who has been very involved with the Marine Corps League and has been extremely supportive of the Gold Star Families. He went to the golf course every morning to collect cans to get money to send supplies to Balboa Naval Hospital. He was never too shy to ask someone for donations to support the wounded.”
–Amy Galvez, Utah Gold Star Mother
He died from a stroke on Monday.
The daughter would like a viewing in the chapel, but we don't yet know what arrangements are being made. It may only be a graveside service. At this time, we only have a possible mission for Monday. As soon as we have more information and an invite confirmation, I will post a final itinerary.
John deserves to have a great send off, let’s do what we can to give him one.
Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Pgr.utah@yocums.us
www.patriotguard.org "Riding With Respect"
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Pepper_guy 
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Lacey, WA
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| 14 Aug 2008 2:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John Estrada, USMC / WWII Veteran. Mr. Estrada, 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 14 Aug 2008 2:41 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of John Estrada.
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.
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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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 * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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SpyderRyder
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Orange Park, FL
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| 14 Aug 2008 3:40 PM |
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| Thank you for my freedom Mr Estrada. May you rest in peace. “Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4803
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 14 Aug 2008 4:28 PM |
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God Bless John Estrada, 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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Chewy BOTW Nomad
Posts: 123
Kanawha Valley - West Virginia - USA
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| 14 Aug 2008 6:07 PM |
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Respects
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"Never Again.....Never Forget"
"Remember Those Serving In Harm's Way"
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awchris
Posts: 165
Cottage Grove,MN
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| 14 Aug 2008 7:03 PM |
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Thank you Marine for your service and your dedication to this nation. Rest in peace.
Semper Fi. |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 14 Aug 2008 7:18 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Estrada. 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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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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oldgoldstar
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| 14 Aug 2008 7:40 PM |
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| It will be my honor to stand for John at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park. May God bless and comfort the family of the American Hero and help them through the coming days. John, I salute you for your courage, commitment and service to your country thorought your life. May you rest in peace and enjoy the embraces of all those who have been waiting for you in that place that heroes go. Semper Fi! |
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 14 Aug 2008 8:18 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps WWII Veteran and member of America's "Greatest Generation," John Estrada. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
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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,
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Mntsnow
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Sandy, Utah
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| 14 Aug 2008 8:26 PM |
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John Estrada, a USMC WWII Veteran, Thank you for your service and sacrifice and support of our nation when our nation needed you!
I pray to the good lord that he watches over you & your loved ones. May he comfort them during this difficult time. Rest In Peace "A True American Hero". You and your sacrifice(s) will not be forgotten.
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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 14 Aug 2008 8:58 PM |
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To the family and friends of John Estrada I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you John and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 14 Aug 2008 11:07 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 this Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten. |
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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."
Ronald Reagan
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SGT_Oz
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Lehi, UT
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| 15 Aug 2008 12:13 AM |
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| Thank you John for remaining a Patriot long after your country called you to duty. Your dedication and service will not be forgotten. My prayers go out to the Estrada family in this time of loss. I would consider it an honor and privilege to render honors to one of our countries heroes. |
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Selfless Service
Its Just Not What We Do.... It's Who We Are...
To fallen soldiers let us sing
where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
to the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
just divine embrace, eternal light
in the Mansions of the Lord
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard tho the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep the Mansions of the Lord |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 15 Aug 2008 12:45 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN JOHN ESTRADA USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOHN. 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
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1322
Warner Robins, GA
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| 15 Aug 2008 6:12 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Estrada family and friends in the loss of John. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. John 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. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 15 Aug 2008 6:33 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of John Estrada, USMC, WWII Veteran,Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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CAN-DO
Posts: 313
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| 15 Aug 2008 7:15 AM |
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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:
John Estrada
World War II Veteran
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!
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MGySgt / USMC - Retired (1968 - 1988)
U.S. Marine Riders Association, Inc. (KY, OH, IN)
Treasurer / Operations
www.usmarineriders.com
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 15 Aug 2008 7:52 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Marine Corps veteran, John Estrada. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Estrada. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 15 Aug 2008 7:54 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of John Estrada 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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casper1115
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| 15 Aug 2008 9:36 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John Estrada. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. 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.
Kentucky PGR Rides with Respect !
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jaegers
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Tipton, IA
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| 15 Aug 2008 9:45 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of John Estrada. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Mr. Estrada; thank you for your service to our country. It will not be forgotten. Semper Fi |
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Miss_Behaving
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Hillsboro, MO
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| 15 Aug 2008 9:46 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of John Estrada. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Marine. Your Mission is complete.
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sirgeo
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| 15 Aug 2008 4:55 PM |
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| Our Sympathy to the family,our eternal thanks to the Marine.Keep us posted asap on the mission, were a State away,but will do our Best,he deserves more. SirGeo..Idaho Pow/Mia-Patriot Guard Riders |
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mailman
Posts: 14782
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Aug 2008 5:04 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of USMC WWII Veteran John Estrada. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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