Uffda 
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Updated 12 Sep 08 1427 Cdt by Sandra
Ladies and Gentlemen
We have invited to honor another hero from the "greatest generation".
Jon Johnson was a WWII Navy veteran who raised a family that followed suit.
His son is retired National Guard, His grandson served in the Army for 7 years and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.
And he has a granddaughter currently serving in Korea.
The service will be held at the Astoria Assembly of God Church on 9th St. at 1400.
Staging location: McDonald's 3208 NW Yeon Ave Portland,
Staging time: 1000 (10am)
KSU: 1030 Ride Captain: Kevin Williams
RIDE UPDATE; Kevin Williams will be the RC for this mission and will be bringing the group from Portland. For any Washington riders that want to join us without going through Portland, we will be stopping briefly at the first view point / pull off on HWY 30 just past the Longview bridge. We should be arriving at the view point close to 11:30, if you plan on meeting us at the view point please be ready to roll when the group pulls in. Thank you.
Rest in peace Mr. Johnson
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:54 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Navy veteran, Jon Johnson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Johnson. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. 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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gumijagr
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Covina, California
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| 12 Sep 2008 8:57 AM |
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| Thank you Jon Johnson, for Defending this Great Nation in WW2 in the Navy, 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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New Mexico
Posts: 1814
Temple City, California 91780
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:21 AM |
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To the family and friends of Jon Johnson I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Jon and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWII. You are a true American Hero. 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!
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16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 753
Newport News Virginia
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| 12 Sep 2008 10:28 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Jon Johnson. Thank you Jon 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
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ipfrev
Posts: 240
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:32 AM |
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Thank you, Johnson Family, for sharing this time with us. It is a privilege and honor to know that your loved one stood fast in the breach to defend our liberty. Jon has earned his rest and it is our sincere hope the the presence of the Lord will will be felt among you and be your comfort in this time of loss.
God bless you and go before you.
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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kkwwillie
Posts: 118
Battle Ground, WA
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:37 AM |
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We send our condolences to the family of Jon Johnson, may he live on forever in your hearts. Rest in Peace Sir.
RIDE UPDATE; I will be the RC for this mission and will be bringing the group from Portland. For any Washington riders that want to join us without going through Portland, we will be stopping briefly at the first view point / pull off on HWY 30 just past the Longview bridge. We should be arriving at the view point close to 11:30, if you plan on meeting us at the view point please be ready to roll when the group pulls in. Thank you. |
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mailman
Posts: 14782
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:41 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy WWII Veteran Jon Johnson. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2008 12:39 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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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 Sep 2008 1:28 PM |
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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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 12 Sep 2008 1:52 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Jon Johnson. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Sailor. Your Mission is complete.
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 12 Sep 2008 2:44 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Johnson. 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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It's all about freedom! |
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mlmsan
Posts: 3574
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Sep 2008 2:52 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Jon Johnson, US Navy, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Jon Johnson's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Jon Johnson, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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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
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:15 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Jon Johnson. 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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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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Cipher
Posts: 403
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences for the family and friends of our hero Jon Johnson!!!
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Anyone caging there from Portland ? Looking for a ride.
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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:31 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jon Johnson.
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6262
Lacey, WA
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Jon Johnson, U.S. Navy / WWII Veteran. Mr. Johnson, 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 Sep 2008 12:38 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN JON JOHNSON USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JON. 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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Bikinbabe
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| 13 Sep 2008 9:51 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Johnson for your loss. May your loving memories bring you comfort and strength as you face the days ahead.
Mr. Johnson, thank you for your service to this great nation so many years ago. You raised a family with that same commitment to serve, thank you. Our family lives in freedom because you, and the many others like you who choose to serve. We are forever in your debt. We will be honored to ride today and stand the flagline to pay our respects and honor your life and service.
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BryanL
Posts: 1440
Oregon State Captain
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| 13 Sep 2008 10:03 AM |
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For those going directly to the church, the address is 1775 7th St. Astoria, OR |
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I stand with my fellow patriots to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can stand free
Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 13 Sep 2008 2:36 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Jon Johnson, US Navy, 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
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bikerbabe97
Posts: 151
Battleground, Washington
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| 14 Sep 2008 3:46 PM |
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As one of the patriot guard riders who had the privilege and honor to stand for Jon Johnson and his family, I want to give a special thank you to his family and friends. Mr. Johnson was a man who was dearly loved and will be missed by many.
To the gentle man who brought cold water outside to us at the church, I thank you. It was such a blessing to stand for a man who not only served his country during a time of war, but also served his family and community once the war was over. I was deeply touched by the thoughtfulness of his family and loved ones who took the time to honor this Hero. Watching each of them present him with a single flower brought tears to my eyes, and as we walked away, they all turned and watch as we filed out. We were there to honor their Hero, and yet they honored us as well. Thank you for allowing us to say goodbye to another of our country's Heroes with you.
A special thank you to the son of this Hero, who took the time to walk down the hill as we were getting ready to ride away. He walked down the line of bikes that were left and shook each of our hands as if we had done something deserving of a thank you, when the truth is we owe his father, and all those like him, such a debt of gratitude that it can never be repaid, for without them, we would not have the freedom to stand for them now.
Thank you Jon Johnson, may the sorrow of your passing quickly turn into fond memories of your life, for those who are sorely missing you now.
Sherrie
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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 16 Sep 2008 8:50 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Jon Johnson, Marilyn and I wish to express our sympathies. It was our true privilege to Stand and Honor this Great American Hero. It was obvious to us that this man also raised his family to Serve. Thanks again for allowing us to join you in Honoring your loved one. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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gumijagr
Posts: 2024
Covina, California
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| 18 Sep 2008 3:50 PM |
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| Just hoping that the mission went well! Keep riding 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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