Parachute 
Posts: 0
 |
| 09 Sep 2008 6:17 AM |
 Alert
|
My condolences to the family and friends of PVT Vincent C. Winston Jr. Words cannot express the thanks and ultimate sacrifice you have made for this country. Vincent is now in Gods Hall of Hero’s. He is among the bravest and honored. Your mission is over, it is time for the Patriot Guard to Honor and escort you on your final mission. Rest in Peace.
|
|
|
|
|
Snowhite
Posts: 1419
Elsberry, Mo.
|
| 09 Sep 2008 6:43 AM |
Alert
|
My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of PVT. Vincent C. Winston Jr. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. May you Rest in Peace you will not be forgotten
|
|
Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
|
|
|
ktct1004
Posts: 5
O'Fallon, Missouri
|
| 09 Sep 2008 7:08 AM |
Alert
|
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family and friends. Please take comfort in knowing that while he was your Hero from birth, he is now America's Hero.
Standing by in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Ken and Cheryl Thayer
PGR Riders
American Legion Riders, Chapter 313 Missouri |
|
|
|
|
fueler
Posts: 854
St. Louis, Mo
|
| 09 Sep 2008 7:13 AM |
Alert
|
PVT Winston,
Thank you for your service to this Great Country, You are a true American Hero and you will not be forgotten.
Rest now your mission is thur.
May God be with the family and freinds during this time. |
|
US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
St. Louis, Mo. |
|
|
Apple
Posts: 129
|
| 09 Sep 2008 8:26 AM |
Alert
|
My thoughts and prayers are with PVT. Vincent Winston Jr's family in this time of grief and reflection. I am humbled that because of your sacrifice PVT. Vincent Winston Jr. I and other Americans have the opportunity to live free and teach the next generation how grateful we are for your unwavering dedication to our American Freedoms. I am forever thankful for your service. YOU are and will always remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO".
Stand Down PVT. Winston your mission is complete.
Dennis (Apple) Abplanalp
De Oppresso Liber "To Free the Oppressed"
Ret DoD Special OPS
St. Paris, OH
|
|
|
|
|
wandmjaillet
Posts: 13
Warrenton, MO
|
| 09 Sep 2008 8:30 AM |
Alert
|
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of this fine American Hero. There is no greater gift one can give than to lay down one's life for his fellow man. PVT Vincent Winston you may be gone to be with God, but we who remain will not forget your sacrifice.
Stoker |
|
Stoker |
|
|
cocoakatie
Posts: 116
Oneida, IL
|
| 09 Sep 2008 10:44 AM |
Alert
|
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of PVT Vincent Winston. May god hold them close in his arms and give you comfort during these hard times. Thank you PVT Vincent Winston for all you have given for our great country. It is heroes like you that let us know that our grandchildren will grow up in the land of the free. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN".
God Bless You and Your Family
Terry & Lola |
|
|
|
|
stretchnit
Posts: 913
Mulberry, Ks.
|
| 09 Sep 2008 11:06 AM |
Alert
|
Thank you PVT Vincent Winston for your service and sacrifice. You gave all you had for FREEDOM. No one can ask for more. Your duty is done now we will stand for you.
We send sincere condolences, and prayers, to your family and friends. I only ask that God grant your family peace and give them time to honor you. You won't be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
With respect,
Stretchnit |
|
Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks. |
|
|
shotwell
Posts: 22
Meta Missouri
|
| 09 Sep 2008 11:21 AM |
Alert
|
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vincent Winston, a true hero. A man who belived in something greater then himself. God bless and may you rest in peace.
David Shotwell
SFC
ARMY RET |
|
|
|
|
Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
|
| 09 Sep 2008 1:11 PM |
Alert
|
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT. Vincent C. Winston Jr. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son 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, Vincent.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 |
|
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. |
|
|
Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
FORUM MODERATOR
|
| 09 Sep 2008 4:27 PM |
Alert
|
| UPDATED for Escort from Airport 10 Sep 08 |
|
BootLady
#34204
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." |
|
|
rmount
Posts: 65
Troy, MO
|
| 09 Sep 2008 5:12 PM |
Alert
|
| May God bless and comfort the family and friends of Pvt. Vincent Winston, Jr. |
|
Bob Mount
Troy, MO
I am only one,
but still I am One.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something;
I will not refuse to do the
Something I can do.
--Helen Keller |
|
|
deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
|
| 09 Sep 2008 5:52 PM |
Alert
|
| I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of Pvt Vincent C. Winston, Jr. Please know your loved one is a hero in the hearts of true patriots all across America. Many of our citizens will never know the sacrifices made by those who defend our freedoms, or the sacrifices made by their families and loved ones…as a veteran, I know. Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”. Though I did not know Vincent personally, his sacrifice and service to the United States of America makes him my “friend”. God be with you. |
|
Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
Desert Shield/Desert Storm/OIF/OEF/GWOT |
|
|
Rngr68
Posts: 4
|
| 09 Sep 2008 8:54 PM |
Alert
|
| My heart is heavy my soul aches, and pride sores.Go with my Brothers Young man. |
|
See All, Assume Nothing |
|
|
sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
|
| 10 Sep 2008 2:04 PM |
Alert
|
| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Pvt. Vincent C. Winston, Jr. and my sincere appreciation of his military service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
|
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."
Author Unknown |
|
|
harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
|
| 10 Sep 2008 6:37 PM |
Alert
|
| UPDATE: Info added to first post. |
|
In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
|
|
slapewife6
Posts: 1
Kempner, Texas
|
| 11 Sep 2008 12:57 AM |
Alert
|
We will all miss you PVT Winston. Thank you for standing up along side your comrades-at-arms in C Co. 2-2IN and doing what your country asked of you. May your family understand how much your service meant to this unit and this country.
Your injured brothers will stand when they are able, and salute you for sacrificing this life, to be with God. Rest in peace young soldier, for you have been chosen.
God Bless your family and all who knew you.
Diane Slape
Current Echo Co FRG Ldr
2-2IN, 3Bde, 1ID
"A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" |
|
"A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" |
|
|
ladynighthawk
Posts: 1905
Hillsboro, Missouri
Forum Moderator
|
| 11 Sep 2008 1:35 AM |
Alert
|
Updated with time of service
|
|
Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
|
|
|
Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
|
| 11 Sep 2008 7:18 PM |
Alert
|
BUMP for Staging Update, see first page
|
|
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. |
|
|
Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
|
| 11 Sep 2008 7:18 PM |
Alert
|
BUMP for Staging Update, see first page
|
|
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. |
|
|
Calling Fox
Posts: 870
Emerson, IA
|
| 12 Sep 2008 8:46 PM |
Alert
|
As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
|
|
Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
"Nothing is more devisive than the hyphen." John Wayne |
|
|
Smackwater
Posts: 588
Missouri State Captain
|
| 13 Sep 2008 7:21 PM |
Alert
|
|
Sixty some Patriot Guard Riders attended services
for PVT Vincent Winston today. Normally I write about the mission but this
time I'm going to write a little about PVT Winston.
PVT Winston, Vincent, was a young man who had all
the reasons to make all the wrong decisions. But he didn't. Vincent
has a cousin who has been in the Army since Vincent was a boy and Vincent wanted
to be just like his cousin. So when the time came, Vincent joined the Army
to serve his country and defend her freedoms. PVT Vincent Winston lost his
life to an IED last Thursday in Afghanistan, doing what he wanted to do.
Protecting us and his fellow soldiers. For all the right
reasons.
Thank you PVT Vincent Winston and thanks to all of
you who helped make this mission a success.
Mike | |