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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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This is a Confirmed ANC Mission!
Capt. Jesse Melton III, USMC, 29, Randallstown, MD is to be laid rest in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 17 September 2008 at approximately 1500 hours.
PGR is providing Honors for this Hero on services in Randallstown, MD on 16 & 17 September, ending with an escort from there to ANC (See the referenced thread for those mission segments), and then services at ANC..
This mission thread is for a secondary staging, closer to ANC, to allow participation of D.C. area riders, and this group will meet the incoming escort procession at the gate at ANC.
17 September ANC Mission Plan
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Stage: 1330 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 1335 hrs
Transit: 1345 hrs to ANC Memorial Gate (head of Memorial Drive)
Gate Meet: 1400 hrs time approx. - will be between 1400 and 1415 hrs
Ride Captain: Dave "SilverBack" Slone (301) 758-5608 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for transit (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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Updated 13 SEP 08 @ 2129hrs edt by Sandy9999
Final Itinerary
Capt Jesse Melton, III, USMC
Randallstown, Maryland
16, 17 SEP 08
The Ride Captain for this mission is Sandy Hohne ( sandyhohne@mindless.com (410)259-5791)
Staging:
On Tuesday, September 16th, we will render honors at the Vaughn Greene Funeral Home - 8728 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD. from 4pm -8pm
3:10 pm - Liberty Court Shopping Center - 8630 Liberty Road
http://tinyurl.com/68z5bh
3:30 pm - kick stands up and proceed to funeral home less than a block away.
3:45 - Form flag line
On Wednesday, September 17th, we will again render honors during the family visitation and funeral services at Colonial Baptist Church - 9411 Liberty Rd and then escort the procession to ANC for for final honors at graveside.
8:10 am Liberty Court Shopping Center - 8630 Liberty Road
http://tinyurl.com/68z5bh
8:30 am - kick stands up and proceed to church - about 1.75 miles
8:45 - Form flag line
12:15pm - Escort to Arlington
3:00pm - Graveside services
Weather for both days calls for temperatures in the mid 70's with clouds, sunshine, and possibility of rain in the evenings, so bring rain-gear and dress accordingly.
Wednesday, will be a long day, so if you plan to participate in the morning services and afternoon escort, please bring food and water.
Bring your 3x5 flags, but large flags on bikes are not recommended because of the distance to the cemetery. 3x5's will not be needed for the ANC portion of this mission.
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Updated 12 Sep 08 1335 Cst by Sandra
This is now a confirmed Mission.
The Patriot Guard has been honored with an invitation to show our respect for this Fallen Hero. Funeral Services for Captain Melton will be held 17 Sep 08 in Randallstown MD.
Service start time has not been confirmed but will be in the morning.
Procession to Arlington National Cemetery will immediately follow services.
Scheduled time for interment at Arlington is 1500 hrs.
Complete Mission details and Ride Captain assignment will be updated as soon as possible.
Check back to this thread for the updates.
Thank you,
Brian Parnes
State Captain Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
Asmodeus@patriotguard.org _______________________________________________________________________________ DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Jesse Melton III, 29, of Randallstown, Md died Sept. 9 while supporting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii public affairs office at (808) 257-8840/70. |
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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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1armymom
Posts: 639
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 10 Sep 2008 5:52 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Capt. Jesse Melton III,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Capt. Melton,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
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DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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mailman
Posts: 14785
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Sep 2008 6:52 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Jesse Melton III. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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ziggyssbn635
Posts: 67
BLUE STAR DAD in n.e. Pa on the delaware river
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| 10 Sep 2008 8:06 PM |
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| RIP MY HERO RIP CAPT. JESSE SEMPER FI |
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riding in memory for my dad +jack+ usn mm3 korea conflict = riding in honor for my air force son aaron and nephews==1 just got back from iraq== navy hm3 justin goble and then nephew marine cpl. gabe alves is somewhere in the sandbox as a morterman== standing in honor for lcpl jacob w. beisel( my neighbor and sons buddy)-- never got to leave anbar province iraq kia3/31/06 GOD BLESS THEM ALL! |
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ivetret
Posts: 1875
Shermer, IL
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| 10 Sep 2008 8:09 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Capt. Jesse Melton . I
appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special
place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 10 Sep 2008 11:45 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Capt Melton. 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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vander177
Posts: 3281
Vandergrift, PA
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| 11 Sep 2008 12:42 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Jesse Melton III. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL! |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2008 1:08 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Jesse Melton, III. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2008 5:57 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends Capt. Jesse Melton III.
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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Asmodeus
Posts: 658
State Captain
Maryland & DC
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| 11 Sep 2008 6:13 AM |
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Our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Melton. The Nation mourns the loss of such a fine young man and proud Marine. It would be an honor to ride for him.
We have made contact with the CACO and are awaiting word.
Standing by in Southern Maryland....
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Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & D.C.
(Asmodeus@patriotguard.org)
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2550
Lexington, NC
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| 11 Sep 2008 7:42 AM |
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Capt. Jesse Melton III earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country as a Marine. 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. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Jesse - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 11 Sep 2008 7:42 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Capt Jesse Melton III. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Jesse. 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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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1951
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| 11 Sep 2008 7:59 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Capt. Melton in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Jesse you will always be in our hearts and we will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 521
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County ) Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2008 8:11 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Captain Jesse Melton III. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
Ride Captain
Central/Eastern
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 11 Sep 2008 10:52 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Capt. Jesse Melton III and my sincere appreciation of his military service and ultimate sacrifice 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3574
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 11 Sep 2008 10:59 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. Jesse Melton III, US Marine Corp Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Capt. Jesse Melton III's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Capt. Jesse Melton III, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6267
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Sep 2008 12:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Jesse Melton III, USMC / OEF. Capt. Melton, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 11 Sep 2008 2:51 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Capt Jesse Melton III. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Marine. Your Mission is complete.
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pmmspeed
Posts: 54
Grasonville,MD
MD Ride Captian
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| 11 Sep 2008 3:17 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Jesse Melton III,USMC. We will always remember the service and sacrifice made for this greatful nation.
Standing by on the Maryland eastern shore. |
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MountainMan_ga
Posts: 10
Blairsville, GA
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| 11 Sep 2008 4:05 PM |
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May God bless this Marines family in their time of lost. There is no greater Love than for a man to lay down
his life for his fellowman. God be with you is my prayer.
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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Sep 2008 6:38 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Capt. Jesse Melton III. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Senior Ride Captain/Bushnell National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Calling Fox
Posts: 870
Emerson, IA
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| 11 Sep 2008 6:40 PM |
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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.
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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.
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2008 8:32 PM |
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Marine Corps Capt. Jesse Melton III, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting in the defense of our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time.
SEMPER-FI MARINE !!!
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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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 13 Sep 2008 3:04 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Capt. Jesse Melton III, USMC, 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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ron1ok
Posts: 606
Triadelphia WV
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| 13 Sep 2008 3:41 PM |
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| Capt. Melton, Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and to the Corps. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. To the family of Capt. Melton, may God bless you with peace and comfort during this hard time. Jesse is a true American hero. SEMPER FI !! Ron J. |
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