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satyr 
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 03 Sep 2008 12:07 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Air Force veteran, Sgt Richard Knapp (ret). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Richard. Rest in peace. 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: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Sep 2008 6:26 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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ghostdancer1
Posts: 24
Chestertown, Maryland On the beautiful Eastern Shore
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| 03 Sep 2008 7:42 PM |
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| Our Heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Knapp. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sarge, rest in peace. Standing by in Chestertown. Ghost Dancer |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Sep 2008 8:03 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 04 Sep 2008 1:53 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of (Ret) Sgt. Richard Knapp,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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Beretta380
Posts: 111
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:32 PM |
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My condolences go out to the family and friends Sgt. (ret) Richard Knapp, USAF, Vietnam Veteran, Millsboro, DE, Richard has paid his dues for his Country and our Freedom. Rest in Peace my brother. May you finally lay down in green pastures.
“Freedom is not free and 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.”
-- President Ronald Reagan--
Kickstand up, Hope I can be there to honor a brother
May God be with you on your final mission, may you finally lie down in green pastures
Thank you for your service Cpl.
Wolfman
Viet-Nam 67-68
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4803
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 05 Sep 2008 4:03 AM |
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God Bless Richard Knapp, 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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dandydiver
Posts: 23
Port Carbon,Pa
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| 05 Sep 2008 2:32 PM |
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| I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Richard Knapp.Thank you for your service and may you rest in eternal peace. |
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r12guy
Posts: 335
Bridgeville, DE
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| 05 Sep 2008 3:17 PM |
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| Ride Report: 22 members were present standing the Flag line For SGT (Ret) Richard Knapp, We had 17 Iron Horses, 1 Iron Pony and Two cages. The weather was nice which brought Members from Delaware, Maryland, PA, and NJ. The USAF Color Guard Did a super Job. It was an Honor to stand For Sgt Richard Knapp. Rest in peace and God Bless you, Thank you Sir for your Service, and Welcome Home. |
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Delaware State Captain
Served '74-77 US Army..... "83-94 US Coast Guard.... 2006 Venture Wild Cherry
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Contact # 302-841-4769
Riding In Honor of FN Robert C Moyer, U.S Navy
Koren war vet, 01JAN32- 10 APR08 RIP Dad |
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knapph
Posts: 2
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| 05 Sep 2008 4:13 PM |
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My name is Harold Knapp and I am Richard's nephew. I have just retired on Sep 1 2008 from 23 years in the USAF, unfortunately to the death of my retired uncle who was a driving force in my service career. I want to personally thank all of the riders who showed up today at my Uncle's funeral for showiing respect and supporting our veterans. This was the first time I have seen the riders due to my extensive overseas tours, but I was floored and it brought immediate tears to my families eyes. YOU ARE A TRIBUTE TO THIS COUNTRY AND OUR HEROS. I have signed up and will make my best to ride with the chapters when I can. My mother acutally told me to sign up for this great cause.
My deepest appreciation to all of you.
Harold A Knapp JR. MSGT (RET) USAF
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:28 PM |
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SGT (Ret) Knapp,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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