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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Marvin Kelly Barker JR. (ARMY)
Funeral Home: Fuqua Bankston, Ozark Al.
Visitation: Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 1800hrs to 2000hrs
Service: Monday, August 18, 2008 at 10am
We regret to inform you of the death of Marvin K. Barker JR, who passed away August 14, 2008. Marvin served our country from 1970 through 1980, with the U.S. Army as an Air Traffic Controller and became a contract employee at Fort Rucker AL as an Avionics Technician while still serving the military mission in a different capacity. Marvin recently retired from the Fort Rucker maintenance contract on July 31, 2008 after an extended illness. Marvin was an avid bike rider and very tenderhearted person for all that knew him.
The PGR has been asked to attend by the family.
Staging for Mission: 18Aug08
Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home
508 Faust Avenue
Ozark, Alabama
Time: 0930 Hours
Enterprise/Fort Rucker Staging
STAGE: 0845hrs., Service Station corner of HWY27 and 84 bypass EAST.
KSU: 0900hrs.
RC TBA………….
Dothan Staging:
STAGE: 0845hrs., HWY84W and Brannon Stand Rd (Shell Station)
KSU: 0900hrs.
RCIC: Rick Parker drparker@troy.edu
RC/Flags: Jon Paulding……………
Paul " Penguin " Reynolds
Alabama State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Proud Father of an American Soldier
Iraq, 101st Rakkasan
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"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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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 16 Aug 2008 2:36 PM |
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Aug 2008 3:52 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Marvin Barkin.
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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Chinook
Posts: 83
South Al.RC/Flags Dothan,Al.
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| 16 Aug 2008 3:57 PM |
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| It will be an honor to stand for a brother biker and warrior. Thank you to the family for allowing the PGR to honor this Great American. |
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Proud Blue Star Dad of CW4 Curtis Grover
Remember the PAST but plan for the FUTURE
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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 16 Aug 2008 4:01 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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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 Aug 2008 5:21 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marvin Kelly Barker Jr.,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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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 16 Aug 2008 6:09 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army veteran, Marvin Kelly Barker Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Marvin. Rest in peace soldier. 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8710
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Aug 2008 6:16 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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krayzrick
Posts: 291
Montgomery, Alabama
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| 16 Aug 2008 8:27 PM |
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27th Engr./11th Cav. 66-67
Xuan Loc
7th Engr./5th Mech. Div. 68
Quang Tri / DMZ
9/11/2001 Never Forget
America's soldiers guard our way of life, and the Patriot Guard Riders cover their backs.....
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mlmsan
Posts: 3575
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 16 Aug 2008 8:43 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr., US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr., 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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"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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 16 Aug 2008 10:09 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Barker. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 16 Aug 2008 10:41 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Army Veteran, Marvin Kelly Barker Jr. 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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6267
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Aug 2008 10:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr., U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Barker, 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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cat1948
Posts: 460
Alpharetta GA
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| 16 Aug 2008 11:24 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4806
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 17 Aug 2008 6:59 AM |
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God Bless Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr., 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 4848
Panama City, Fl.
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| 17 Aug 2008 7:29 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Barker family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in heavenly peace. |
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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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jaegers
Posts: 1304
Tipton, IA
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| 17 Aug 2008 7:35 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Marvin Baker. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Marvin; thank you for your service to our country. It will not be forgotten. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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ala-rider
Posts: 173
Senior Ride Captain for Wiregrass Area Patriot Guard Riders
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| 17 Aug 2008 8:57 AM |
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| I would like to send my sincere condolenses to the family of Marvin Kelly Baker. Be proud of this great American. He has served his country proudly and now he can stand down. I will be there in spirit to honor this true American. |
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Jimmy Shiver
The one who gave all is my true HERO. |
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 17 Aug 2008 1:14 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr. 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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 287
Bremen, GA
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| 17 Aug 2008 2:12 PM |
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Thank you Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr. for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of military veteran. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifice nor that of your family.
Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA.
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 17 Aug 2008 2:42 PM |
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To the family and friends of Marvin Kelly Barker I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Marvin and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers) |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 9867
Meridian, MS.
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| 17 Aug 2008 5:12 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Marvin K. Barker Jr. for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 40 years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 17 Aug 2008 10:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr. 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2550
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Aug 2008 10:33 AM |
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Marvin Kelly Barker, Jr. earned my respect and gratitude when he answered the call to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 18 Aug 2008 11:04 AM |
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| Thank you for your service Marvin Barker Jr. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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