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Charger 
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Updated - 09 Apr 07 2000 ET - SSturgis
*********************FINAL ITINERARY***********************
Scouted the area today and, as previously announced, staging will be at 1130 in the area just outside of Middlebourne, on the left hand side of the road. Those approaching on Route 18 South, this is located a short distance past the Witchey's Supermarket on your right. Those coming in on Route 18 North, proceed through town and we'll be located on the right hand side of the road, just before the city Cemetery.
Permission has been received to park directly across from the funeral home.
We will do our briefing at 1145, then ride in to be in our flag line NLT 1200. Funeral services are expected to last approximately 30 minutes, after which we will provide escort to the cemetery. This is a distance of about 20 miles and, at present time, will be done under escort by the Tyler County Sheriff's Department.
For all those travelling in on two wheels on Route 18 South, PLEASE be extra cautious when approaching the clearly marked Detour. The turn into this is marked at 15MPH and goes onto a temporary bridge that has a STEEL BOTTOM. This could be slippery in the morning.
Anyone coming in on Route 18 from either direction that is unfamiliar with this road, please be aware that it contains many, many curves, most of which are posted with a recommended 'safe' speed. The vast majority of these curves mean exactly that. Please exercise caution.
All out of state attendees, remember, West Virginia IS a helmet state!
Thank you for support in honoring this American War Veteran.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated - 08 Apr 07 1257 ET - PGRLabLuvr
Joe "ultraclassic" Cumblidge has made contact with the family of Mr. Gorrell. Our escort and attendance would be greatly appreciated.
Tentatively:
Viewing: Mon, Apr. 9
Service: Apr. 10, 1:00 p.m. at Furbee Funeral Home. Interment following the service.
Joe will complete the details later this evening.
Ron "ron1ok"
WV RC
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PENDING MISSION - U.S. ARMY VETERAN JAMES GORRELL - FRIENDLY, WV
James H. Gorrell departed this life Friday, April 6, 2007 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of American Legion Post No. 48, Middlebourne, WV.
Friends received at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where services will be held Tuesday, April 10, at 1 PM. Interment in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, WV.
Military rites by VFW Post 6327, Sistersville; VFW Post 4634, New Martinsville; American Legion Post 67, Sistersville; American Legion Post 86, Paden City and American Legion Post 28, New Martinsville.
I have been in touch with the funeral director who will contact the family today, Sunday, offering Patriot Guard Support for this Veteran.
As a sidenote, I worked with this gentleman for many years.
Thank you for your support.
Respects,
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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| 08 Apr 2007 12:03 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JAMES H. GORRELL, YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 08 Apr 2007 1:00 PM |
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******************ITINERARY UPDATE*********************
I spoke with the funeral director this afternoon and he states the family would be honored to have our presence at their Father's funeral services. They have also indicated their desire to have us provide escort from the funeral home to his final resting.
Services will be held at 1300 at the Furbee Funeral Home, 217 Main St., Middlebourne, WV 26149 (304) 758-2166.
Staging will be at 1130 on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 with briefing at 1145 and flag line set up NLT 1200. Staging location will be confirmed and posted after speaking with LEO tomorrow morning.
Interment will be in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, WV which is located approximately 5 miles South of Sistersville, WV. From Middlebourne to Friendly Cemetery is approximately 22 miles so those on two wheels, please dress accordingly. Road to cemetery is VERY hilly and curvy so extreme caution is in order. I will scout the area tomorrow (Monday) for suitable parking.
Directions to Middlebourne, WV:
Coming down from the North - Get on WV Route 2 South, proceed through New
Martinsville, WV. South of New Martinsville, approximately 2 miles, is WV Route 180
(left turn). Follow Route 180 until it ends, approximately 8 miles or so, then turn left
on WV Route 18 toward Middlebourne. As you enter Middlebourne, speed limit drops to 25
mph (enforced). Furbee Funeral Home will be on your left on the main street of town.
Coming up from the South - Follow WV Route 2 North, through Friendly and on to
Sistersville, WV. As you enter Sistersville, speed limit drops to 35 mph and you will see
the local golf course on your left. At the top of the grade is a cloverleaf. Turn Right on
Route 18 South and follow directions as above.
Coming from the West - Get on WV Route 2, North or South depending on your direction
of approach, and follow above directions accordingly.
Coming from the East - If on U.S. Route 50, exit on WV Route 18 North and proceed
through West Union on into Middlebourne. Furbee Funeral Home will be on your RIGHT
on the main street of town.
According to the funeral director, Jim's family is very excited about our participation and escort in his final services. If at all possible, please make every effort to attend to stand in Honor for one of this country's past Heroes.
Watch this thread for updated information as it becomes available.
Respects,
Joe
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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J TRAVIS
Posts: 196
AKRON OHIO
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| 08 Apr 2007 1:43 PM |
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Ride Capt
FMR/HRO
Akron, Ohio
In loving memory of:
Rod Foley 10 Jul 1946 - 4 Jul 2007
Vietnam Veteran 1965-1968
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shireknight1
Posts: 49
Crescent, Oklahoma
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| 08 Apr 2007 1:54 PM |
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Thank you for your service to this country. God bless you, your friends, and your family. Rest in peace soldier.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 08 Apr 2007 2:19 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James H. Gorrell, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. MR. Gorrell , I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN Hero". May you Forever Rest in Peace. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 08 Apr 2007 2:19 PM |
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God Bless James H. Gorrell, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by 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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| 08 Apr 2007 3:21 PM |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Apr 2007 4:10 PM |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV
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| 08 Apr 2007 5:25 PM |
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**********************STAGING INFORMATION*********************
Due to the limited space available at the funeral home, we will stage OUTSIDE of Middlebourne by the local cemetery. Discussion with the Funeral Director indicates there is a very large area alongside WV Route 18 that will accomodate us for staging purposes. I will be in this location NLT 1100 Tuesday morning. Those coming in from the East, go all the way through town and look for me on the right hand side as you exit the town proper.
After the briefing, we will proceed to the area directly across the street from Furbee Funeral Home, in front of the old Main Street Garage. The owner has given us permission to park there, saying he has an area approximately 92 feet long in front of his business that we are welcome to use. He will move any items from in front of the business prior to our arrival.
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV
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| 08 Apr 2007 5:32 PM |
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Jim, I met you many years ago and spent many an evening working together with you. For your service to our country, we are all extremely grateful. May you rest in peace my friend.
May your family find a measure of comfort in knowing you lived a good life and gave good, honorable service helping to protect the freedoms and liberties we have enjoyed for generations. Know that he is continuing to watch over each and every one of you from his rightful place among the angels in Heaven.
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 08 Apr 2007 6:13 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James H. Gorrell. His service to our country in the defense of freedom will never be forgotten. God bless you and may you now rest in peace. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Wildchild45
Posts: 217
Marion, Ohio
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| 08 Apr 2007 7:09 PM |
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Riding in honor of our nephew,
Hospitalman Apprentice Gary T. Frost,
U.S. Navy, 05/16/74 - 12/04/94
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What Heroes Gave
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
by
©2001Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
The Poetic Plumber
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Snowhite
Posts: 1496
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 08 Apr 2007 7:11 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of James H. Gorrell, Korean Veteran. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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bumpnrun6224
Posts: 137
Glendale, West Virginia 26038
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| 08 Apr 2007 7:20 PM |
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| Rest easy James ,We Thank you for your loyal service to our country. May the family and friends find peace knowing that you are at the right hand of our lord. |
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Sgt E-5
Desert Storm/Shield Veteran. B Co 326th Engr Bn 101st Abn Div
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triker with rods
Posts: 732
Latrobe,Pa.
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| 08 Apr 2007 7:25 PM |
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With deepest sympathy to FAMILY and FRIENDS of VETERAN James H. Gorrell . May the LORD bring you comfort at this time for your loss. Mr. Gorrell ,thank-you for your service to this great country.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER-YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN |
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Retired RC Region #12
NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW OF LOOSING A LOVED ONE.
IN MEMORY OF (Grandson) Benji--10/19/99
angel teddy bear foundation.org (founders)
PARNG `65-71 Co.C 28TH Signal Battalion
American Legion Post 515
Patriot Guard - Retired RC Region #12
G.W.R.R.A.
Riding in Memory of Classmate:
CPL Dennis D. Kaiser Marine Corps - KIA 09 May 1966 S.Vietnam
Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Roble Marine Corps-KIA 16 Sept. 1968 S.Vietnam
Spec.Steven J. Siko 14TH Quartermaster Unit KIA 25 Sept.1991 Operation Desert Storm
Father -in- Law
James E. Palmer S 2/C Navy USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1943--45 ( Battleship X )
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss. Prayers and best wishes to his friends and family.
I'll have to do some schedule shifting but I should be able to attend this mission. I've been a member way too long here for this to be my 1st mission, but it is. Hope you have room for 1 more rookie.
Dave, NomadRider
St Marys Wv.
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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 08 Apr 2007 8:20 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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Vandergrift, PA
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My condolences and prayers to the familly and friends of Korean War Veteran James H. Gorrell. I thank you for your military service and sacrificies you have made for this great country 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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV
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| 09 Apr 2007 4:48 AM |
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Thanks, Dave. There's always room for more to stand in Honor of our Veterans, past and present. Look forward to seeing you there. Ride safe.
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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
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 09 Apr 2007 8:09 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Gorrell, for your service in protecting all of us.
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Warren, Ohio
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| 09 Apr 2007 8:32 AM |
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My Condolences to the Gorrell Family and Friends, may God comfort you in this time of need.
Thank You James, for your Service, and Sacrifice to Our Country.
You will NOT be forgotten.
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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Mr. Gorrell,
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.
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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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of James H. Gorrell (Korean Veteran)
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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Southgate, Michigan
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| 09 Apr 2007 9:41 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of James. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by James and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
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