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Chief2 
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Stacy, MN.
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| 03 Sep 2008 10:39 AM |
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| Thank You SSGT Gorter. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American HERO.I will be standing with my fellow PGR members in heart today and tommorrow. |
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Larry Granberg
MN,N.E Metro ARC
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04Springer
Posts: 49
Austin Texas
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| 03 Sep 2008 10:46 AM |
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| Thank you for your service SSGT Gorter. May God ease the burden of grief for your family by letting them remember your service proudly. God bless you. |
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 03 Sep 2008 11:03 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Desert Storm, OIF veteran and PGR brother, SSgt Greg Gorter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Greg. 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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alsroadkingclassic
Posts: 52
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| 03 Sep 2008 11:10 AM |
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To the family and friends of Greg Gorter I offer my sincere condolences and sympathy for your loss.
Greg, thank You for your Service to our Country. You are my PGR Brother and I thank you for your service to our country and riding with us for all the right reasons.
Thank you and rest in peace.
Al DeKruif
Mankato Ride Captain
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JustOneGirl
Posts: 9
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| 03 Sep 2008 11:18 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSG Greg Gorter,
May you find comfort as you mourn the loss of Greg, knowing that he selflessly stood up for his country. He DID make a difference and he DID make the world a better place.
Very respectfully,
Jenifer Fadness
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Jenifer Fadness
Ruthton, MN
Minnesota PGR
Support your Troops:
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sailordoc
Posts: 959
Woodbury, MN
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| 03 Sep 2008 11:21 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SSG Greg Gorter. Rest in peace, Greg, and thank you for your service.
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen |
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ramx
Posts: 22
Brewster, Minn
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| 03 Sep 2008 11:37 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of SSG Greg Gorter. God gave us a wonderful gift in the person of Greg Gorter. All those that serve in combat are once strangers forever brothers no matter what war we fight in, so to Greg I say, "Stand down brother enjoy your much deserved rest, we are forever thankful for your life and service. |
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Ken Pederson
Worthington Sector ARC
Life Member VFW Post 4743
PUFL American Legion Post 608
Life Member DAV Chapter 36
Member Vietnam Veterans of America
SW MN ABATE Member |
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mnvoodoo
Posts: 22
Apple Valley, MN
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| 03 Sep 2008 12:48 PM |
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| We have lost another Hero. Heaven is going to be a much better please with SSG Gorter standing guard. Thanks for all you did to protect my freedom. God Bless You, Your Family and Friends. |
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Bill "Voodoo"
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” - General George Patton |
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lilrider
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| 03 Sep 2008 12:54 PM |
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I can feel the pain of the loss of a true patriot and what he meant to family and friends. God bless and draw on the support around you.
lilrider
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d_horkey
Posts: 5
Minnesota
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| 03 Sep 2008 1:54 PM |
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God Bless you....SSG Gorter - PGR Member/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran/Operation Desert Storm Veteran.
You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
Sending our deepest sympathy to the family.
Deb and Ted Horkey
Windom
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 03 Sep 2008 2:02 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of SSG Greg Gorter. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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tbone
Posts: 58
spencer, iowa
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| 03 Sep 2008 2:17 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to family and friends of SSG Greg Gorter....a true American hero. Rest well soldier. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Proud PGR member, ALR member
& American Legion Post 241
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 03 Sep 2008 4:11 PM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Iraq Veteran and Patriot Guard Rider, SSgt. Greg Gorter. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of such sorrow. |
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Sep 2008 7:49 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran, Our Brother. Thank you for your service to our country.
Stand down, Greg, your mission is now complete. 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4803
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 03 Sep 2008 8:11 PM |
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God Bless SSG Greg Gorter, 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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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Sep 2008 4:37 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG Greg Gorter, Iraq Veteran & PGR member. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Greg.
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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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 899
Warren,Ohio
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:36 AM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Veteran and PGR Brother Greg Gorter for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for You as You have done for others ! Kickstand down and rest in Peace Greg, Your mission is now complete ! May God Bless You ! Mike Socie...Ohio PGR U.S. Army Nam Era Vet. 62 - 65 |
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Turg
Posts: 37
SE MN
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:45 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Greg Gorter. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. |
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aoop
Posts: 2581
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 04 Sep 2008 10:13 AM |
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| Thank You Guardsman. |
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 04 Sep 2008 1:13 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt.Greg Gorter,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
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rgdakota
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| 07 Sep 2008 6:37 AM |
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Thank you to all who posted comments here. Greg recently talked me into joining the guard with him after being out of the Air Force for 16 years.
MY SALUTE
The life of the party, a spirit so free
Wherever you were people wanted to be
With a backyard gathering and you as the chef
You could make anyone laugh including the deaf
With your actions or faces and sometimes a pose
Whether on the inside or outside our laughter still grows
With a laugh so grand and a face with a smile
Not one can fill your shoes, walk in them not a mile
You loved to sing and loved to dance
Would we have changed you? Not a chance
All friends always welcome at your home
With so many people your friendships had grown
In size and in character you where so large
A leader of soldiers, you did take charge
You stood so tall, a mountain of a man
Volunteer for war, you said ‘yes I can’
You fought for our freedoms, you wanted to go
The sacrifices you made, some will never know
You were always there for family and friends
For fallen soldiers you were there in the end
You fired the guns and our flag you flew
We buried you proud beneath the Red, White, and Blue
With service to our country and the community
Thank you isn’t enough, you’ll go down in history
You have made us laugh and now we cry
God took you away and we’re not sure why
He may need a soldier to guard Heaven’s gate
The saints may need a chuckle which I’m sure you’ll make
The love of your life and a daughter left behind
The strength of your love them we will always remind
Five brothers once stood and now only four
Three sisters and Mother, you’ll be waiting at Heaven’s door
Now you are with Grandparents and Dad
And relatives and friends with which time we had
We will all go through bad times once in a while
But we will get past them when we picture your smile
We love you so much, you’ll always be so dear
Forever in our hearts we will keep you near
Thank you for being my brother and friend
I look forward to seeing you when we meet again
Now after we’ve laid you down to rest
I salute you my brother, you were the best
Sgt Rick Gorter
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 196
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:59 PM |
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MISSION REPORT – SSG GREG GORTER; PIPESTONE, MN 03,04 SEPT 08
In spite of very short notice for this mission, we had a total of 49 Patriot Guard Riders attend the visitation on Sept 3 and the funeral on Sept 4. Although this mission was not confirmed until the day prior to the visitation, 15 members were able to form a silent flag line the next evening to stand with Honor, Dignity and Respect for SSG Greg Gorter. Approximately 700 people came to pay their respects to SSG Gorter and support his family during the visitation.
On Thurs, Sept 4, 34 PGR members from as far away as Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Willmar, Fairmont and South Dakota arrived at the staging area on a calm, clear day to Honor our PGR Brother and True American Hero. After staging, we were escorted by Pipestone County Sheriff Dan Delaney as we rode with our flags flying proudly until we parked across the street from the church. We then established the flag line as an estimated 750 people arrived for the funeral service.
Following the service, the Patriot Guard led the escort and was joined by 10 more motorcycles representing friends and family of SSG Gorter. Following the PGR escort was a Hummer driven by some of the many military personnel who had come to honor SSG Gorter, another friend on Greg’s Harley, the hearse, the family and more than 200 vehicles. The escort took us 17 miles to the small town of Edgerton, MN where we formed our final flag line during the graveside service. The sun continued to shine and the skies were fair as many tears were shed. SSG Gorter was a Hero and a friend to many in this small rural area of SW MN and he will be greatly missed.
My thanks to all who were able to support this mission, either with your physical presence or by being with SSG Gorter and his family with your thoughts and prayers.
Here is a link to pictures that I was able to gather from various sources:
SSG Greg Gorter Pictures
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Ramsbey
Ride Captain
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heros! |
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