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allsthrnlady 
Posts: 1437
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 16 Sep 2008 6:28 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to family and friends of Rick Rickenbacker. May you find comfort and strength in knowing your loved one was a true American Hero. Thank you, Soldier, for your service to our Country and the sacrifices made while doing so. May you forever rest in peace. |
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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jaegers
Posts: 1304
Tipton, IA
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| 17 Sep 2008 5:40 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends Earnest Rickenbacker. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Rick; Welcome Home Brother and thank you for your service to our country. It will not be 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 17 Sep 2008 1:21 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of CW4 (ret) Earnest W. (Rick) Rickenbacker. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero, and thank you for your part in the PGR. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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jhulsizer
Posts: 595
Arkansas State Chaplain/Central Ark Ride Captain Jacksonville, AR
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| 17 Sep 2008 3:11 PM |
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| MISSION COMPLETE: 30 bikes, 3 trikes and 2 pickup trucks were the vehicles involved in this funeral service. RC Tim "Grumpy" Mistric took a contingent to Greenbrier to escort the family to the funeral home in Conway. We were joined by members of the Arkansas Star-riders group of which "Rick" was also a member. Another group met at the funeral home to set up flags and form a flag line to receive the escort and family. It was a beautiful sight (and sound) to see and hear the bikes roll in. The family was very moved and appreciates each of you, as do I. Thank you for all you do.
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Jeff "HULK" Hulsizer
NUMQUAM LAXO
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Riding in Memory of PFC J.L. Lentz. 2nd Bat. Infantry, U.S. Army, KIA--Italy, WWII, Great Uncle, SFC Bob "Popsy" Hurst, and Herman "Shorty" Hagerman, WWII Navy Veteran,
and in Honor of SSgt. James W. Hulsizer, 101st Signal Battalion, U.S. Army, Father,
and all those who have served and are serving.
hulk@patriotguard.org
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Blue Max 22
Posts: 2
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| 18 Sep 2008 1:34 PM |
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I would like to thank everyone who participated in Dad's final ride during the escort to his services on the 16th of September.
I too am a member of the PGR but have changed my screen name to honor my dad. His callsign as a pilot during his tour in Viet Nam was "BLUE MAX 22". I also served in the military as an Army Aviator. I just returned home to South Carolina from Arkansas and this is my first opportunity to post my most sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all riders and the PGR organization.
I was afforded the opportunity to ride my father's Ultra Classic in trail of the formation while my sister sat behind me for the event. While en route my sister commented how beautiful the day was and how touched she was to be a part of the ride. I turned to respond as tears ran down my check from beneath my sunglasses. She placed her hands on my shoulders and began to cry as well. She said while sobbing, "You better not crash dad's bike because you can't see through the tears!" I smiled, and gave a half hearted chuckle to her and responded with a lie, "I'll be fine!"
I have participated in several rides as a PGR member but will now experience each ride with a different emotion attached. I believe I will now shed a tear in all future Patriot Rides in his memory.
With great admiration to you all where ever you ride and a proud but humble salute,
Scott A. Rickenbacker (son)
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Big Buford
Posts: 521
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| 19 Sep 2008 7:46 AM |
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Posted By Blue Max 22 on 18 Sep 2008 1:34 PM
I would like to thank everyone who participated in Dad's final ride during the escort to his services on the 16th of September.
I too am a member of the PGR but have changed my screen name to honor my dad. His callsign as a pilot during his tour in Viet Nam was "BLUE MAX 22". I also served in the military as an Army Aviator. I just returned home to South Carolina from Arkansas and this is my first opportunity to post my most sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all riders and the PGR organization.
I was afforded the opportunity to ride my father's Ultra Classic in trail of the formation while my sister sat behind me for the event. While en route my sister commented how beautiful the day was and how touched she was to be a part of the ride. I turned to respond as tears ran down my check from beneath my sunglasses. She placed her hands on my shoulders and began to cry as well. She said while sobbing, "You better not crash dad's bike because you can't see through the tears!" I smiled, and gave a half hearted chuckle to her and responded with a lie, "I'll be fine!"
I have participated in several rides as a PGR member but will now experience each ride with a different emotion attached. I believe I will now shed a tear in all future Patriot Rides in his memory.
With great admiration to you all where ever you ride and a proud but humble salute,
Scott A. Rickenbacker (son)
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What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?
Bill "Big Buford" Oldridge
American Patriot
boldridge@cacmustangs.org
501-837-4080
In Honor of:
My Dad - US Marines - Korea
My Father- US Navy - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam - Cold War
My Uncle - Marines - Korea
My Uncle - US Army - Vietnam
My Uncle - National Gaurd
My Father In Law - US Navy - Vietnam
My Nephew - US Army - Irag
My Grandpa - US Navy
Family Member - US Army - Iraq
If You won't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to Stand in Front of them.
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 19 Sep 2008 8:17 AM |
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Brother Rick,
Thank you for your service to the PGR and for standing for those who fell on the battlefield. We also thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. Kentucky R/C
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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