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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 16 Aug 2008 5:46 AM |
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Korea and Vietnam vet SFC Ray Hamilton, age 75, an active member of the Georgia State Defense Force, has died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident last weekend. He passed away on Wednesday. His daughter has asked for the Patriot Guard to stand for her father and escort him to his final resting place at the National Cemetery in Canton.
The services will be held on Monday, August 18th at:
Pine Ridge Winkenhofer Funeral Home
2950 Cobb Parkway NW (Rt. 41 north)
Kennesaw GA 30152
Visitation: 10am - 12 noon
Service: 12 noon - 1pm
Escort to Canton National Cemetery immediately following service.
Staging for this service will be on Monday, August 18 at 0845 at the funeral home, so that we can have our flag line Please bring your own flag if possible, in the event we do not have a flag wagon available.
LEO escort is still being worked out for this mission, but we will be escorting our hero to the National Cemetery in Canton GA immediately after the service is concluded, beginning at approx. 1300 hours. It will take approx. 45 to 60 minutes to get to Canton, so plan on a cemetery arrival at approx. 1345 to 1400 hours.
Weather for Monday: sunny, high 80's, no precip. please hydrate ahead of time, and throw a spare bottle of water in your saddlebag.
Ride Safe!
Bobby Byrne
RCIC
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 578
West Central Florida
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:09 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ray Hamilton. Rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 68-69
Retired Deputy Sheriff
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.” |
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Gobo
Posts: 230
Acworth, Ga.
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:18 AM |
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| Urrrah!!! Rest in peace brother... |
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America's 911...
The Few, The Proud, The MARINES!
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:27 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
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. |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:36 AM |
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Thank you for my freedom SFC Hamilton. 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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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:48 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SFC Ray Hamilton.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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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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PeggyE
Posts: 526
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| 16 Aug 2008 7:58 AM |
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Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends at this time of loss and sorrow.
Rick and Peggy
Evans, Georgia
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
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Rick and Peg
Off with your hat, as the flag goes by!
And let the heart have its say;
you're man enough for a tear in your eye
that you will not wipe away.
~Henry Cuyler Bunner
Perhaps strength doesn't reside in never having been broken...but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places.
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 16 Aug 2008 9:22 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ray Hamilton 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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Slingblade3
Posts: 427
Hartwell, Ga
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| 16 Aug 2008 9:49 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Ray Hamilton, may God grant you peace and understanding during this tragic time. SFC Hamilton, Thank You for your service; may you rest in eternal peace. |
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USAF (ret) 22 yrs.
DS/DS veteran,
Hart County Fire Dept. Sta 3
American Legion Post 109 Jr. Vice Commander
Royston Lodge #52 Sr. Warden
Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc.
www.combatvet.org
CELL # 706-498-5045
"A true friend is the one who walks in as everyone else walks out" |
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 Aug 2008 10:17 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC (ret) Ray Hamilton, USMC, Korean and Viet Nam War 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, Ray.
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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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 16 Aug 2008 10:54 AM |
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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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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."
Ronald Reagan
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 16 Aug 2008 11:31 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sfc. Ray Hamilton. 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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kdwhitley
Posts: 950
Cumming, GA
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| 16 Aug 2008 2:52 PM |
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of SFC Ray Hamilton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the loss of this great man.
SFC Hamilton,
Thank you for your service to this country. We will remember all that you have done for us.
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Army Dad! Noli nothis permittere te terere.
Blue Star Parent-Serving in honor of 1LT Ryan Whitley, 82nd Airborne.
The stern hand of fate has scourged us to an elevation where we can see the great everlasting things that matter for a nation; the great peaks of honour we had forgotten - duty and patriotism, clad in glittering white; the great pinnacle of sacrifice pointing like a rugged finger to heaven. ~David Lloyd George
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 Aug 2008 5:39 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of (Ret) Sfc. Ray Hamilton,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
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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1hdrider2007
Posts: 271
A.K.A. BIGN ACWORTH, GA
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| 16 Aug 2008 5:56 PM |
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| Our prayers are with the family and friends of SFC Ray Hamilton. Thank you sir for your service. |
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I RIDE IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER!
1971-2006
ROBERT D TURNER U.S. NAVY DOC
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!!! |
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Aug 2008 6:14 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Korea and Vietnam veteran, U.S. Marine Corps (ret) Sgt 1st Class Ray Hamilton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Hamilton. Rest in peace Marine. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Aug 2008 6:17 PM |
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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 Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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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mlmsan
Posts: 3574
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 16 Aug 2008 8:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC (ret) Ray Hamilton, 75, USMC, Korea/Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC (ret) Ray Hamilton's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC (ret) Ray Hamilton, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Ridley
Posts: 1356
NW GEORGIA
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| 16 Aug 2008 8:59 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to family and friends of SFC (ret) Hamilton. We will never forget his service to our current freedoms. Rest in honored peace, SFC Hamilton. |
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Pam Blalock
PGR Flagholder
770-655-3008
Patriot Guard Rider - Part of it - Proud of it - No Borders
In each of us two natures are at war - the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose - What we want most to be, we are. Jekyll & Hyde
In Memory:
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
Dale "DragonWing" Duvall
H.K. "Pop" Edwards
Original Membership 7-20-2006
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cat1948
Posts: 460
Alpharetta GA
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| 16 Aug 2008 11:32 PM |
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My sincerest condolences . My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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JayDub
Posts: 1717
Ride Captain Norcross, Georgia
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| 16 Aug 2008 11:48 PM |
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Thank you SFC Ray Hamilton for all you've given to a grateful Nation. Your life and service will be honored with all the respect you are due, Sir.
My sincerest condolences to Ray's family, my family's thoughts are with you.
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Jeff 'JayDub' Goodiel
Assistant State Captain
Metro Atlanta Region
Georgia State Ride Captain
404-444-4770
Georgia PGR..... Part of it.......Proud of it!!
****Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing**** |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 17 Aug 2008 2:17 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KOREA/VIETNAM VETERAN SFC RAY HAMILTON USMC (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME RAY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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adccop
Posts: 2782
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 17 Aug 2008 4:13 AM |
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To the family and friends of SFC (ret) Ray Hamilton, I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Ray, 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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squarepeg
Posts: 951
Braselton, Ga.
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| 17 Aug 2008 6:45 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SFC RayHamilton. Thank you sir for your service to our country by fighting for and defending those against the forces of tyranny and oppression. And thank you for serving your state in the Defense Force. I pray for GOD's mercy and understanding to rest on those you left behind. |
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I'm not saying a riot should be incited, but let us show our patriotism and pride in what we hold dear and let those that are offended be damned.
GEORGIA PGR... PART OF IT... PROUD OF IT
Georgia Mentor Team
Brian Carloss
Prospect UMC 1549 Prospect Rd.
Lawrenceville, Ga. 30043
770-963-5961
MBA, School of Hard Knocks
(CELL) 678-325-9417
www.myspace.com/briancarloss
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4803
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 17 Aug 2008 7:03 AM |
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God Bless Ray Hamilton, 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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