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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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Updated 12 SEP 08 harly69g
Riders,
Below is the final staging information for this Sunday's Memorial Service for WWII Veteran Joseph Ellis.
CHATFIELD, MN - WWII VETERAN - MR. JOSEPH WILLIAM ELLIS - 14 SEP 08
We have been invited to attend the funeral of WWII Veteran Joseph William Ellis on Sunday, September 14 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield, MN. Mr. Ellis served in the 3rd Armored Infantry Division during World War II and drove a half-track in Europe. A very fond memory from his family was his attendance at the WW II Memorial Dedication in St. Paul in the summer of 2007. He had his picture taken standing next to a half-track similar to the one he drove in the European Theatre. This was said to be a very proud and gracious day for Mr. Ellis. I have included a copy of that picture per the families request. Mr. Ellis was also a member of the American Legion and VFW, as well as the State and National 3rd Armored Division Association.
Here us a link to Mr. Ellis's Obituary:
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=5&a=359546
Staging Update
We will be staging in the back of the Chatfield Elementary School on the corner of Twiford and 4th St SW. When arriving on Hwy 52, turn West on 4th Street, travel 1/2 block and turn South into the Lot behind the school. If the gate to this area is locked, the back-up staging will be on the West side of Hwy 52 between 3rd and 4th Street SW. This will be along side of the City Park immediately south of the Traffic Light. If possible, please arrive shortly before 11:00 am to avoid the 11:00 am church dismissal and subsequent traffic.
Staging is as follows:
11:00 am - Staging Opens.
11:20 am - Mission Briefing
11:30 am - Set Flagline
11:45 am - Family arrival
1:00 pm - Memorial Service to begin, stand-down.
We are awaiting final word from the family on whether we will hold a flag-line after the Memorial Service or head to the cemetery for the Internment. Please stand by for more details.
Please bring your 3x5 American Flag, dress according to the weather, and remember to bring water as we need to be self-sufficient.
Chatfield is in the Rochester Sector, approximately 20 minutes SE of Rochester on Hwy 52. We rode through Chatfield near the end of the Remembrance Ride on August 23rd. ================================================================
We have been invited to attend the funeral of WWII Veteran Joseph William Ellis on Sunday, September 14 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield, MN. Mr. Ellis served in the 3rd Armored Infantry Division during World War II and drove a half-track in Europe. A very fond memory from his family was his attendance at the WW II Memorial Dedication in St. Paul in the summer of 2007. He had his picture taken standing next to a half-track similar to the one he drove in the European Theatre. This was said to be a very proud and gracious day for Mr. Ellis. I have included a copy of that picture per the families request. Mr. Ellis was also a member of the American Legion and VFW, as well as the State and National 3rd Armored Division Association.
Here us a link to Mr. Ellis's Obituary:
Staging is as follows:
11:00 am - Staging opens (Location in Chatfield to be determined.
11:20 am - Mission Briefing
11:30 am - Set Flagline
11:45 am - Family arrival
1:00 pm - Memorial Service to begin, stand-down.
We are waiting final word from the family on whether we will hold a flag-line after the Memorial Service or head to the cemetery for the Interment. Please stand by for more details.
Please bring your 3x5 American Flag, dress according to the weather, and remember to bring water as we need to be self-sufficient.
Chatfield is in the Rochester Sector, approximately 20 minutes SE of Rochester on Hwy 52. We rode through Chatfield near the end of the Remembrance Ride on August 23rd.
Craig Ugland
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 4505
Parma, Ohio
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| 09 Sep 2008 9:19 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service. In one of our country's most dire hours, you answered the call to keep us free.
My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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CUGLAND
Posts: 327
Rochester, MN
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| 09 Sep 2008 9:30 PM |
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My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Joe Ellis. He is a true American Hero and he will not be forgotten.
Standing by on Rochester . . . |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6267
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Sep 2008 9:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Joseph William Ellis, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Ellis, 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 09 Sep 2008 9:38 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Ellis. 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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mailman
Posts: 14785
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2008 10:13 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Joseph William Ellis. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2008 10:30 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 You Rest in Peace, You 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
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gumijagr
Posts: 2024
Covina, California
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| 09 Sep 2008 10:40 PM |
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| Thank you Joseph William Ellis, for Defending this Great Nation in WW2, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 10 Sep 2008 1:35 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN JOSEPH WILLIAM ELLIS USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOSEPH. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 10 Sep 2008 3:43 AM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to express our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Joseph William Ellis. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow.
Chaplain Roger Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 10 Sep 2008 5:39 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends Joseph Ellis.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself 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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jaegers
Posts: 1304
Tipton, IA
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| 10 Sep 2008 6:01 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph Ellis. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Mr. Ellis; thank you for your service to our country. It will not 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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flysbynight
Posts: 92
Tacoma, WA
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| 10 Sep 2008 6:40 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph William Ellis. Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
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mlmsan
Posts: 3575
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 10 Sep 2008 8:28 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Joseph William Ellis, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Joseph William Ellis, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Joseph William Ellis, 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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dwj
Posts: 520
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 10 Sep 2008 8:41 AM |
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| Joseph William Ellis, WWII Veteran, Our heartfelt condolences go to your family and friends. Your Brothers-in-Arms, who have gone before you, are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985
American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119
Area#1 Vice President Northern CA.
Run For The Wall Family.
Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 10 Sep 2008 9:35 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Joseph William Ellis. 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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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Sep 2008 10:31 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Army veteran, Joseph William Ellis. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Ellis. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembred. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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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Uffda
Posts: 11044
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 10 Sep 2008 11:56 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph William Ellis, WWII 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, Joseph.
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
Standing in Spirit...
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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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 10 Sep 2008 12:59 PM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph Ellis. Thank you Joseph for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 10 Sep 2008 1:51 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Joseph William Ellis 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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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 10 Sep 2008 2:08 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Joseph William Ellis, WWII Veteran, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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casper1115
Posts: 337
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| 10 Sep 2008 6:47 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Joseph William Ellis. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. 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.
Kentucky PGR Rides with Respect !
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BigBoar
Posts: 143
Newport, MN
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| 10 Sep 2008 9:04 PM |
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Kelly and family, as you all gather to celebrate the life of your Grandfather this weekend, we will be there to honor his service to this great nation. Patton said, "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." We are forever grateful for the sacrifice that he and many others made so many years ago. They left not knowing how long it might be before they would return. They left knowing only that they had a job to do, a monumental task that they were prepared and dedicated to perform.
Others should know that your Grandfather was part of Patton's famed 3rd Armored Division. Reduced to cold, statistical figures, the feats of the Third Army were astonishing. The Army liberated or captured 81,522 square miles of territory. An estimated 12,000 cities, towns, and communities were liberated or captured, including 27 cities of more than 50,000 in population.
Third Army captured 765,483 prisoners of war. 515,205 of the enemy surrendered during the last week of the war to make a total of 1,280,688 POW's processed.
The enemy lost an estimated 1,280,688 captured, 144,500 killed, and 386,200 wounded, adding up to 1,811,388. By comparison, the Third Army suffered 16,596 killed, 96,241 wounded, and 26,809 missing in action for a total of 139,646 casualties.
The decorations awarded to soldiers of the Third Army were:
Medal of Honor 19
Distinguished Service Medal 44
Distinguished Service Cross 291
Legion of Merit 159
Silver Star 4,990
Soldier's Medal 247
Bronze Star 29,090
Perhaps more than any other group of soldiers in the European Theater, the soldiers of the Third Army deserved the praise of the Supreme Allied Commander when he said, "Working and fighting together in a single indestructible partnership, you have achieved perfection in unification of air, ground, and naval power that will stand as a model in our time."
I am so glad that he had the chance to participate in the dedication of the WWII memorial in St. Paul last June and was so happy when you told me that for months afterward, it was still something that he talked about.
So, celebrate his life, the life of a true American hero as he is now in the company of his leader and many other heros who have gone before him. We will be there to honor his service as well. Thank you for inviting us to be there.
I'll see you on Sunday.
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USAF Vietnam Vet '70-74
"May God have mercy on my enemies, because I won't."
General George Patton, Jr
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2008 1:00 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph William Ellis. Thank you 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4806
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 11 Sep 2008 4:54 PM |
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God Bless Joseph William Ellis, 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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