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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 15 Sep 2008 3:12 PM |
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Don Barton, Vietnam Veteran, Teague, Texas, Tuesday, Sept 16th at 2:00
This is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard Riders mission to honor Don Barton, retired Vietnam Veteran of Dew, Texas. His family has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders be present at his services. The mission is a 'go' and all contacts have been made. His obituary is as follows:
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Barton will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 2:00p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Bro. Patrick Slack, Bro. Crawford Spraybary, and Bro. Bob Sullivan will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Dew Cemetery with an Honor Guard from the U.S. Navy and an escort from the Patriot Guard. Visitation will be held on Monday with the family present from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Barton passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008, at his residence near Dew. He was a career Navy Sea Bees, the construction branch of the U.S. Navy responsible for building equipment, infrastructure, bridges, and numerous other tangibles. He also served during combat operations in Vietnam. Mr. Barton served his country for twenty-two years before retiring; five of those years were in the U.S. Air Force, and seventeen in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded numerous medals and commendations for his service to his country. Mr. Barton was a dedicated member of the First Assembly of God Church in Teague where he served as an Elder. He loved his church. He is survived by his wife of over forty-eight years, Louise (Myrt) Barton of Dew; two daughters, Sonya Jones & husband Buck of Teague and Jill Bounds & husband Gene of Dew; five grandchildren, Phillip Gaitan of Fairfield, Daniel Gaitan of Jacksonville, N.C., Brian Cox and Jillian Bounds both of Dew, and Kristen Copeland of Lanely; three great-granddaughters, Angel, Kylie, and Alexis; one sister, Pat McGee & husband Jerry of Point Enterprise; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his parents, Erma & John Quarles and one brother, Marvin Barton.
Services: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 16th, at the Bowers Funeral Home. Interment following at Dew Cemetery.
Ride Captain: J.C. White muggshotzoftx@aol.com Cell: 903-389-7810
Weather Report: Sunny and 76 degrees. Please stay hydrated with water and sports drinks, and come prepared for anything.
ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME to join the flag line. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to participate. The flag line is open to all who wish to show their respect.
Staging Site and Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the Jordan Healthcare Services parking lot (Old Teague Hospital), corner of 8th Ave. and U.S. Hwy. 84, Teague, TX (where we have staged for several other missions). All new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to the Riders' Meeting, which will commence at 1:00. At 1:15 the group will ride approx. 1/4 mile to the funeral home, and will set up the flag line by 1:30. After the service begins, the flags and most of the bikes will move to the cemetery. Some flag bikes will be asked to remain at the church to accompany the procession to the cemetery. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY).
Map link to the funeral home: http://tinyurl.com/6dmgpv
Please ride safely and defensively, and stand tall as you honor this fallen veteran and his family. Thank you for your participation.
Doug Smith (Streaker)
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 15 Sep 2008 4:41 PM |
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God Bless Don Barton, 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 578
West Central Florida
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| 15 Sep 2008 5:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Don Barton. Rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done and thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 68-69
VFW
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
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banditbob
Posts: 1166
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 15 Sep 2008 5:36 PM |
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| Our hearfelt condoleces and prayers go out to the family and friends of one our Viet Nam Vet brother Don Barton. God Bless. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
US Army
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 6262
Lacey, WA
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| 15 Sep 2008 5:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Don Barton, U.S. Navy Seabee Retired / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Barton, 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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Junius Henry
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satyr
Posts: 4909
Raleigh, NC
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| 15 Sep 2008 6:13 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Navy veteran, Don Barton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Don. Rest in peace sailor. 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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| 15 Sep 2008 7:02 PM |
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| Thank you Don Barton, for Defending this Great Nation in Vietnam in the USN, 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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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 15 Sep 2008 7:08 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Don Barton.
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 * * * * * * * * *
Vietnam – ’67-‘68
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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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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mailman
Posts: 14780
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Sep 2008 7:18 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Seebee Vietnam Veteran Don Barton. 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 993
Orange Park, FL
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| 15 Sep 2008 9:30 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Barton. 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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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 15 Sep 2008 10:27 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
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 2168
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 16 Sep 2008 1:41 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN DON BARTON USAF/USN (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME DON 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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Harley Harrold
Posts: 9867
Meridian, MS.
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| 16 Sep 2008 7:14 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Don Barton for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 40 years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 16 Sep 2008 2:38 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Don Barton, US Navy, 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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TMR
Posts: 2695
Willow Springs IL
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| 16 Sep 2008 4:19 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Barton, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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mlmsan
Posts: 3573
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 16 Sep 2008 4:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Don Barton, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Don Barton's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Don Barton, 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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"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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adccop
Posts: 2782
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 17 Sep 2008 7:00 AM |
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To the family and friends of Don Barton I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Don, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1760
Lake Mary, FL
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| 17 Sep 2008 7:30 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 17 Sep 2008 1:31 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Don Barton. 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.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Sep 2008 5:46 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Don Barton, US Navy, Viet Nam 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, Don.
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
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1873
Conroe,Texas
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| 18 Sep 2008 10:43 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Don Barton ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 19 Sep 2008 8:11 AM |
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Mr. Barton,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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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