whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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| 16 Oct 2006 12:03 PM |
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| Alvin Richway, WW2 Veteran, age 82: FULL MILITARY FUNERAL in Holly, MI THIS THURSDAY, October 19th @ 2:00pm United States Government -- Veterans Affair Dept Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Road Holly, MI 48442 |
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Jackstopp
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Hartland, Michigan Ass't State Captain
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| 16 Oct 2006 12:12 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Alvin Richway and my heartfelt gratitude for Mr. Richway's service to our country.
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
Michigan Assistant State Captain
Regional Ride Captain, Michigan Region #4
Director ALR Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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mailman
Posts: 12174
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Oct 2006 1:27 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Alvin Richway. I thank you Mr. Richway for your service to this Nation. May you Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 16 Oct 2006 3:45 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Alvin Richway. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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mccallister
Posts: 1850
Alma MI
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| 16 Oct 2006 4:32 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of this man from "The Greatest Generation." Thanks for helping to save our country so long ago. |
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“The American Flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American Flag flies from the last breath of each Soldier, Sailor, Airman & Marine who has died protecting it.”
Semper Possum!
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HGPreacherman
Posts: 551
West Branch, MI
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| 16 Oct 2006 6:53 PM |
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Mr. Richway, Thank you for serving our Great Nation in that amazing time in history. Thank you to the family of this American hero.
A great man once said, "Poor is the Nation that has no Heroes, Shameful is the one that, having them, Forgets". We will never forget the duty, service, honor, faithfulness and sacrifice you have given to our nation. You are now in the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. We will not falter, We will not fail, We will not weaken.
Standing by in West Branch.
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There is no telling what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.
Sam Cottle
MI State Captain
www.pgrmichigan.org
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milktoast
Posts: 2203
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 16 Oct 2006 7:35 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alvin Richway. I am saddened at the loss of this great gero. Thank-You for your service to our country for all of us who hold freedom so dear. Rest in Peace. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 17 Oct 2006 4:23 AM |
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Mr. Richway,
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. We 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.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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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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1seabee
Posts: 113
Saginaw, MI
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| 17 Oct 2006 5:54 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the Richway family. Mr. Alvin's service to our country is greatly appreciated, and will NEVER be forgotten. I pray for the lord to comfort the Richway family at their time of loss of this Great American Hero. Standing by in Saginaw. |
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Jackstopp
Posts: 1318
Hartland, Michigan Ass't State Captain
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| 17 Oct 2006 11:25 AM |
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STAGING INFORMATION
I will be the Ride Captain for this mission to honor Mr. Alvin Richway, one of the Greatest Generation and an American hero. We will stage at the Holly Plaza Shopping Center on the east side of North Holly Road and just north of Grange Hall Road in Holly. Staging time is 1:30 PM. There is a chance of showers forecasted for Thursday. I know we all love our motorcycles, but it is not a requirement that we ride them to every mission. It IS a requirement that we all are safe. Use your best judgement and choose the safest mode of transportation for this mission. Great Lakes National Cemetery is approximately 3 miles north of our staging area. Don't forget to bring your flags.
RIDE SAFE ALL,
Jack W. Olmstead
Assistant State Captain
Riding in remembrance of Ross Olmstead, WWII veteran of the Pacific Theater and my greatest hero. |
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
Michigan Assistant State Captain
Regional Ride Captain, Michigan Region #4
Director ALR Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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don1540
Posts: 189
Farwell, MI
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| 17 Oct 2006 12:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alvin Richway. His service is remembered and appreciated by more than than you can ever know.
I don't think I can make this mission, will go if I can.
Those of you who can, ride and be safe. You will all be in my prayers and I will be with you in spirit. |
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Don Hill
US Army Retired
63 - 65 Army Security Agency
71 - 88 Adjutant General Corp
This Country does not forget God or the soldier. Upon both we now depend.
Thank them both
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Jackstopp
Posts: 1318
Hartland, Michigan Ass't State Captain
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| 17 Oct 2006 12:28 PM |
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I've got room for you in my vest pocket, Don.
RIDE SAFE,
JACK |
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
Michigan Assistant State Captain
Regional Ride Captain, Michigan Region #4
Director ALR Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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IBBOBI
Posts: 74
DELTAVILLE, VA
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| 17 Oct 2006 1:29 PM |
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our condolenses to the richway family. our ww2 vets are dissappearing at a saddening rate. my grandfather was one, yet still going. he is now 94.
dont know if we can make this one, though would be honered to do so.
standing by in saginaw. |
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IT IS GOOD TO HAVE AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARD;
BUT IT IS THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS IN THE END. |
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Lyn1959
Posts: 423
Mt. Morris, Michigan
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| 17 Oct 2006 1:43 PM |
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| Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr. Alvin Richway. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My own father is 82 and a WWII veteran. Mr. Richway, you were among the diminishing numbers of our WWII heroes, our greatest generation. May you rest in peace now Sir, with the thanks of a grateful country. |
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Lyn Motter
Michigan PGR Board Of Directors
MI PGR R/C HOTH Coordinator
Member of the ~Chuckwagon Gang~
Daughter WWII Veteran, Sister of an Army Vet,
Widow - SFC Charles Motter, USArmy Retired
"The United States is like a giant boiler. Once the fire is lighted under it, there is no limit to the power it can generate" --Winston Churchill
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HGPreacherman
Posts: 551
West Branch, MI
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| 17 Oct 2006 1:44 PM |
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Jack I will be there to help. Thanks to all for responding and being a part.
Bless ya's. |
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There is no telling what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.
Sam Cottle
MI State Captain
www.pgrmichigan.org
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Ridley
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| 18 Oct 2006 8:05 AM |
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| Thank you for your service to our country, our condolences to this family on thier loss. |
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smokeybones
Posts: 261
Lake Ariel,Pa
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| 18 Oct 2006 8:11 AM |
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| Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Alvin Richway.Thank you for all you have done for me |
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bubbajoe
Posts: 32
Saginaw MI.
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| 18 Oct 2006 10:51 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolances go out to the Richway family and friends. Sir Thank You for you service to our country, it will not be forgotten.Won't be able to make this mission, but will be there in spirit. Rest In Peace Mr. Richway. |
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You can't hurt'em, if you don't hit'em. Lewis "Chesty" Puller |
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polago
Posts: 87
Houghton Lake
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| 18 Oct 2006 7:36 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Alvin Richway.
I will be there to honor this veteran, and
I agree with Jack, that this American hero is one of the 'Greatest Generation'. |
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WE ARE ALL FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
Mike Allumi
USMC Retired
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MarineMomB
Posts: 368
Southwest MI
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| 19 Oct 2006 5:09 AM |
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Please, all that go to honor this HERO, hold Taylor in your vest pocket. Today, we will have a moment of silence in this great man's honor.
We thank you sir, for helping mold our country to what it is today. Thank you for your service and know, you will never be forgotten. |
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"Greater love hath no man than he would lay down his life for his friends." But, a true patriot lays down his life in battle for those who are not his friends. Patriots die for the ungrateful, for those who call themselves Americans yet despise our Christian heritage, and mock our commander-in-chief. A true patriot will willingly give his life for this earth we stand on, called the United States of America.
WE THANK GOD FOR OUR PATRIOTS!!
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Jackstopp
Posts: 1318
Hartland, Michigan Ass't State Captain
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:34 AM |
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The whole Batten clan will be with us Cathy.
Have a safe trip home,
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
Michigan Assistant State Captain
Regional Ride Captain, Michigan Region #4
Director ALR Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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borntoride
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:47 AM |
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| God Bless you Alvin Richway, thank you for fighting for our freedom in America, we would be lost with out you, God Bless you and your Family and Friends. |
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jduszynski
Posts: 31
Munith, mi
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| 19 Oct 2006 7:53 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of Alvin Richway. I'll be there. john |
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IN THE END GOD DOESN'T LOOK FOR AWARDS OR HONORS BUT FOR SCARS AND BRUISES IN HIS NAME |
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Jackstopp
Posts: 1318
Hartland, Michigan Ass't State Captain
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:28 PM |
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MISSION COMPLETE
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this mission to honor an American hero and thank you to the family of Alvin Richway for allowing us to participate in your ceremony. I want to express my appreciation to Rick Anderson, Director of Great Lakes National Cemetery, for his gracious welcome and invitation to the PGR to meet with him at a future date. Welcome and thank you to new members 1seabee and Leo for attending your first mission today. Thanks to all the other Ride Captains who were in attendance, Kroozer, Sam, JimmyK, Mya, and McCallister. I hope everyone got home safe and sound.
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
Michigan Assistant State Captain
Regional Ride Captain, Michigan Region #4
Director ALR Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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don1540
Posts: 189
Farwell, MI
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| 19 Oct 2006 7:05 PM |
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Got home from this mission about 1830. Chilly ride today but the family appreciated our efforts.
This was my first mission for other than a current KIA, thank you everyone for your efforts in this Hero's last stand.
My prayers are with you all.
Jack,
Great job today, thank you. In the rush to leave I forgot to introduce you to another first timer, my pastor Johnny Green, from Harrison Church of God.
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Don Hill
US Army Retired
63 - 65 Army Security Agency
71 - 88 Adjutant General Corp
This Country does not forget God or the soldier. Upon both we now depend.
Thank them both
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