mburton 
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Orono, ME
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| 29 Sep 2008 8:20 AM |
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I offer my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile.
Thank you Michael for your dedicated service to our country - you will never be forgotten.
Mary
Orono, ME
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wvhusker
Posts: 5008
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 29 Sep 2008 10:41 AM |
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PO3 Gentile,
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. NE KY 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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harly69g
Posts: 7823
KY State Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 29 Sep 2008 4:52 PM |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
Official KY site.
kypgr.org
kypgr.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
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Cruizer
Posts: 615
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 29 Sep 2008 5:29 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and shipmates of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile, a True American Hero. May you now take your place amoung that band of brothers who have gone before you and who wait for the day when we all meet again. Standing by to honor this hero. |
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Cruizer
US Army Retired
1972 ~ 1993
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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swinglabels
Posts: 134
Concord, MA
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| 29 Sep 2008 5:42 PM |
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Godspeed PO3 Michael Allen Gentile. United We Stand . . .
In loving memory of my dad, Joseph F. Cannon, USAAF, 412th Fighter Group, Legion of Merit recipient.
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MsgtPerry
Posts: 334
Kennebec County, Maine
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| 29 Sep 2008 7:10 PM |
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| To the Family and Friends of PO3 Gentile,
My sincerest condolences go out to you all. May God give you strength to endure this difficult time and may he grant Michael eternal peace. Rest in peace Michael and thank you for your service and dedication to our nation and its citizens. |
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USAF Retired
Ride Captain, ME
"It is not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what is required."
~Sir Winston Churchill~
Some people dream of taking action...some talk about it...and others just do it. Where do you fit in? |
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jaegers
Posts: 1057
Tipton, IA
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| 29 Sep 2008 7:24 PM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your loved ones service to our country. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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deelove13
Posts: 589
Lincoln, Ri
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| 29 Sep 2008 9:29 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile. You're in our hearts and thoughts. God bless and keep you close together.
Rest in peace young hero.
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'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke |
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acratliff
Posts: 2258
Charleston, SC
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| 30 Sep 2008 9:42 AM |
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| Thank you for your service PO3 Michael Gentile. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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Uffda
Posts: 10800
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Sep 2008 7:18 PM |
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Bump for update, see first page
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6480
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 30 Sep 2008 11:12 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile. 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Richcop
Posts: 485
New England Regional Captain
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| 01 Oct 2008 6:07 AM |
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| Thank you PO3 Michael Allen Gentile for your service and sacrifice. My deepest condolences to Micheal's family and friends. |
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Richard J. Keniston
New England Regional Captain
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usmalenurse
Posts: 329
Roseboro, NC
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| 01 Oct 2008 6:31 AM |
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Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile. May he rest in peace and may God be with his loved ones during these difficult days.
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Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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Blackpony
Posts: 202
Friendship,Maine
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| 01 Oct 2008 7:25 AM |
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To the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile:
I wish to extend my deepest regrets and condolences on your loss.My the Lord be with you and watch over you through this most difficult of times,and may it comfort you to know that Michael is considered by many to be a true American patriot and hero. In this time when so many ignore or belittle what our military does for this great nation,Michael was willing to stand up to serve and be counted among the best that this country has to offer.
It is also with deep regret that due to illness I will be unable to attend the services for Petty Officer Gentile,but to the family ,friends and my fellow Patriot Guard brothers and sisters,know that I stand with you in my heart and spirit.
Stand tall,stand proud for this American hero.
"We should not mourn that such men died,but rather thank God that such men lived."
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Ken Barrett
U.S.N.69/72
Maine Ride Captain
Maine HOTH Coordinator
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Swaybar
Posts: 521
Spruce Head, ME
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| 01 Oct 2008 7:38 AM |
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Directions to Lawry Brothers Funeral Home..107 Main Street Fairfield
Take exit 132, Take Rt 139 (Western Ave), Toward Fairfield..
Right on Main Street, go through Town...Continue on Main Street as it turns into Rt 201...Arrive at 107 Main St, (The last intersection is Gibson St If you reach Gerald Terrace, you've gone too far)
Also, From the North Exit 133 will put you right onto Rt 201-Main St.
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Mike
State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 01 Oct 2008 9:36 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile. 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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sdoise
Posts: 4230
Kinder, La.
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| 01 Oct 2008 10:27 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile 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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frebrd
Posts: 353
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 01 Oct 2008 10:50 AM |
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I'm hoping to be in Augusta and join the escort heading to Fairfield to bring Maine's
latest fallen Hero PO3 Gentile to his final resting place.
John
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shelltexas
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| 01 Oct 2008 8:08 PM |
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| i use to serve on the uss nebraska with po gentile and he was a good sailor. i'm on the oppsite crew as him but we knew each other. one of the best a-gangers i have known. my prayers go out to his family. one day shipmate i eill be in heaven with you. save me a seat in the galley. |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1718
Conroe,Texas
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| 02 Oct 2008 11:10 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentile ,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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Swaybar
Posts: 521
Spruce Head, ME
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| 03 Oct 2008 4:54 AM |
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Our sincere Thank You to the Family and Friends of Michael for allowing us to Stand in Honor of this Hero. It is very clear that Michael was a special person, was greatly Loved and will be Missed.
Thanks to all of the PGR that stood in Honor you all stood proud!
And a very Special Thank You to the Crew of the USS Nebraska for your service, we were privileged to meet and talk with the Crew members that brought Michael home. |
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Mike
State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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sgtbak117
Posts: 22
Oak Grove, MO
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:27 AM |
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| My condolenses to the family and friends of PO Gentile. As the father of a Sailor and a Marine, I am sorry for your loss. My oldest son, PO Joe Baker, USN was part of the honor guard at the funeral. He told me he was honored to be able to pay his respects to a fellow sailor. |
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MsgtPerry
Posts: 334
Kennebec County, Maine
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:34 AM |
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| The honor mission was plagued by questionable weather as rain clouds loomed in the area from the start. Many thanks go out to the family and friends of Michael Gentile for allowing the PGR to be a part of honoring Michael and his service to our country. Thanks also go out to the Fairfield Police and the Maine State Police for stepping up at short notice to help escort us through town to the highway. The procession was long and their combined effort made getting to the highway very smooth. When we arrived at the cemetery two of our PGR members were there with flags, one at the top of the hill overlooking the grounds and the other at the entrance, it was a nice touch and made a strong visual impact when we got there. The Navy Honor Guard was already in place with their brilliant white uniforms contrasting sharply against the lush green grounds. We quietly formed up single file and marched to a point in the distance forming a wall of flags in the background. The rain started falling almost as if God himself was crying. After the rifle volley and taps the rain gradually cleared and small bits of sunshine started to appear through the clouds while the flag was folded. The rain had stopped completely when the flag was presented to Michael's mother signifying in its own way that Michael's mission on Earth and his dedication to the service of his country had been completed and he was on his journey to God. Although not grand in scale, it was one of the most memorable Honor Missions I have been on...may PO3 Michael Gentile rest in peace. |
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USAF Retired
Ride Captain, ME
"It is not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what is required."
~Sir Winston Churchill~
Some people dream of taking action...some talk about it...and others just do it. Where do you fit in? |
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usmalenurse
Posts: 329
Roseboro, NC
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:58 AM |
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| Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PO3 Michael Allen Gentille. His service and sacrifice is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, your work is complete. |
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Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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jayhill
Posts: 751
Centennial Colorado
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