Uffda 
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:48 AM |
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The family of Carrol E. Crozier has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their hero at funeral services for him in Tampa, Fl.
Saturday September 13, 2008.
Carrol served our nation in the U.S.Army from 1968-1970
He is a Viet Nam War Era Veteran.
He worked in the Motor Pool, and was a Spc. 4.
Carrol was a resident of Valrico, Fl. Since 1980.
He was originally from Charlotte, MI.
He passed away on September 8, 2008 following a bout with Cancer.
He is survived by his wife Linda, three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Service will be at Tampa Veterans Park, 3602 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, Fl.
With Veterans of Foreign War Post 4283 officiating.
We will stage at the Tampa Veterans Park.
There is no procession required, this will be a Flag Line only mission.
Staging Begins: 09:30 AM
Mission Brief: 10:00 Am
Set Flag Line: 10:15 AM
Service Begins: 11:00 AM
Please bring you 3 x 5 American Flag and Join us as we stand in silent respect for a true American Hero
Ride Captain
Bill "Billboy" Snelson
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papajonohio 
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:54 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Carrol Cozier.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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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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CarlS
Posts: 3400
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:10 AM |
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I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Carrol Cozier. May God comfort you and give you strength in this dark time.
To my brother, Carrol, thank you for standing for and serving our nation. Godspeed and rest in peace. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:25 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Carrol E. Cozier 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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mailman
Posts: 14785
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:33 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Veteran Carrol E. Cozier. Rest In Peace. |
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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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| 12 Sep 2008 8:44 AM |
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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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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:57 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Army veteran, Carrol E. Cozier. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Carrol. 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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gumijagr
Posts: 2024
Covina, California
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:58 AM |
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| Thank you Carrol E. Cozier, for Defending this Great Nation in Vietnam in the Army, 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 4847
Panama City, Fl.
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:09 AM |
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Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Cozier family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in heavenly peace.
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:14 AM |
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To the family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Vietnam era veteran I salute you Carrol and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. I was not there, but I still care!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 12 Sep 2008 10:29 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Carrol Cozier. Thank you Carrol 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 578
West Central Florida
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:45 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Carrol Cozier. Rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 68-69
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
VFW
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 12 Sep 2008 1:51 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier. 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.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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milktoast
Posts: 2608
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 12 Sep 2008 2:41 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Veteran Carrol Cozier. I thank this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 12 Sep 2008 2:43 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Cozier. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3574
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Sep 2008 2:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Carrol E. Cozier, 60, US Army, Viet Nam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Carrol E. Cozier's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Carrol E. Cozier, 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.
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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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vander177
Posts: 3281
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:16 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army VietNam Veteran Carrol E. Cozier. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices 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
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sig22
Posts: 3309
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:55 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Carrol.....Godspeed.....
I regret that I am unable to honor Mr Cozier in person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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Twowheeler
Posts: 352
Florida PGR Mentor Largo, FL
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:09 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier. Thank you, Mr. Cozier, for your service to our nation.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6267
Lacey, WA
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Cozier, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6883
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:17 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carrol E. Cozier. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 Sep 2008 12:46 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN CARROL E. COZIER USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME CARROL AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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Wayne18
Posts: 654
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
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| 13 Sep 2008 5:00 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carrol E. Crozier. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 13 Sep 2008 1:20 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Carroll E. Cozier, US Army, Vietnam 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8709
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 13 Sep 2008 2:11 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Carrol E. Cozier. 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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