Aranel 
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Houston, Tx
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| 09 May 2007 12:23 PM |
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Updated 10 May 07 1406cdt Aranel
The mission for Ltc. Marlon Thompson is now confirmed. Funeral services
for the South Dakota National Guardsman are being held in Plankinton, SD
on Monday, May 14, starting at 10:30 a.m. PGR members are asked to stage
at the School Gym in Plankinton at 9:30 to set up a flag line for friends and
family entering the gymnasium. Plankinton is located off exit 308 on I-90,
about 25 miles west of Mitchell. The school is located north of the exit. A
sizable crowd is expected to attend services, so the school should not be
difficult to locate.
Ride Captain Tom Davis will be directing the PGR mission there. At the mission
briefing at the gym, RC Davis will direct whether we are leading the procession to
the Trinity Lutheran Cemetary about 15 miles away or are proceeding ahead to
set up a flag line on the cemetary road. Members able to fly flags on their bikes
or at home at: 605-734-4286.
Members are reminded to carrry water with you, and any food you may want, as at
this time we do not know if we will be invited to participate in events following the
funeral. We are bikers, and we dress as bikers. Just remember that the number
one mission of the Patriot Guard is to show honor and respect for our fallen hero.
I know we will do ourselves proud. But its not about us. Honor Ltc. Thompson as
an American Hero with all the honor and respect he is deserving for serving our
great nation.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ltc. Marlon Thompson, May 13-14, Plankinton, SD
South Dakota National Guard Ltc. Marlon Thompson died last Friday while on vacation in
Hawaii. The accident occurred while scuba diving causing the Ltc. to drown. Ltc. Thompson
served our country in the Guard for about 25 years.
Ltc. Thomson was a bike rider and a friend of Jeff Anderson, our former State Captain
and current Ride Captain.
I am waiting right now from the Public Affairs Office, as they are going to confirm with the
family that they want the Patriot Guard Riders involved. I expect to hear back today on
that. PAO expects that the family will request PGR involvment.
Information is pending on when Ltc. Thompsons body will arrive back in South Dakota.
If we are requested to participate in the mission, I would like us to provide motorcycle
escort from the airport to Plankinton. If he flies into Rapid City, the escort may require
hand-offs along the way, as that is a 250-mile ride across the interstate.
The visitation and prayer meeting will be held on Sunday, May 13, and the funeral will be on
Monday, May 14. Times have not been set yet. Services are expected to be held at the
Plankinton High School. Plankinton is located about 25 miles west of Mitchell on I-90.
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 09 May 2007 12:37 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson. 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, Marlon.
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. |
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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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semperpapa
Posts: 1352
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 May 2007 1:24 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Maj. Marlon Thompson for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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Woodstock47
Posts: 89
Plano, TX
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| 09 May 2007 1:49 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Sir. I did not have the opportunity to serve under you when I was a member of the SD Guard but perhaps I will serve you in your next assignment. It would be an honor. Our prayers are with your family. |
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"Honor to our Heroes"
You will NOT be forgotten!
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jbm1955
Posts: 1267
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 09 May 2007 2:00 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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wvhusker
Posts: 5666
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 09 May 2007 2:21 PM |
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MAJ Thompson,
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
NE KY R/C
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 8294
Lacey, WA
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| 09 May 2007 2:25 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MAJ. Marlon Thompson, South Dakota National Guard. MAJ. Thompson, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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gyocum
Posts: 1672
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 09 May 2007 2:53 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson. This officers service for our country will not be forgotten. May he now rest in peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Utah is proud to be hosting the 2009 Gathering of the Guard. We hope to see as many PGR members as possible for this "Weekend to Remember!" July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009
GOTG 2009 Website
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vander177
Posts: 4018
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 May 2007 2:59 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Major Marion Thompson. I thank you for you rmilitary service, leadership and sacrifices you 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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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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db4175
Posts: 1074
Montesano, Washington
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| 09 May 2007 3:13 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to MAJ Thompson and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
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mailman
Posts: 18813
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2007 4:32 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Snowhite
Posts: 1445
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 10 May 2007 3:51 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Major Marlon Thompson. 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 Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 10 May 2007 6:22 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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ac57
Posts: 1585
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 10 May 2007 6:37 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson during this difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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magsemail
Posts: 1462
Southgate, Michigan
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| 10 May 2007 7:01 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Marlon. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Marlon 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
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 6241
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 10 May 2007 7:20 AM |
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My prayers are with you Major Marlon Thompson, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Please be strong and have faith in the Lord. Thank you for your service and sacrific Great Warrior. You will not be forgotten. I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brother.
Dave
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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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Aranel
Posts: 1928
Houston, Tx
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| 10 May 2007 1:21 PM |
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| Bump for confirmed and update. |
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HDClint
Posts: 254
Elkton, KY
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| 10 May 2007 1:37 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Maj. Thompson, a True American Hero. Your mission is complete and it’s our turn to stand for you. Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family in this time of need. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. We’ll raise our flag to half staff for you and we’ll hold it high when you come by “You Will Never Be Forgotten” Standing by. |
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Clint Nowlin
SSG USArmy Vet.
"Clearing the Way"
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trident_t150
Posts: 678
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 10 May 2007 2:08 PM |
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Condolances and prayers to the family, friends, and comrades of Major Marlon Thompson.
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 10 May 2007 4:22 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson, Thank you for your service for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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borntoride
Posts: 200
Oak Lawn
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| 11 May 2007 7:42 AM |
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| God Bless You Major Marlon Thompson, Thank you for fighting for our Freedom in America we would be lost with out you, God Bless Your Family and Friends, you are a HERO, Please Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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Nanner
Posts: 71
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| 11 May 2007 8:19 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson. Stand down soldier your work on earth is done. May you rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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TMR
Posts: 2832
Willow Springs IL
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| 11 May 2007 12:53 PM |
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| Godspeed, and God bless you, MAjor Thompson, for your service in protecting all of us. |
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SuperX
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| 11 May 2007 3:40 PM |
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Major Thompson will be deeply missed. Thank you for the many years of serving our country. You will not only be remember for your untimely death, but for all of the great things you have given in life.
Sincerest condolensces to the family and friends of Major Marlon Thompson.
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Wingrider00
Posts: 69
Minnesota PGR
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| 11 May 2007 6:54 PM |
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Lt. Col. Thompson will not be forgotten in the state of South Dakota for his service to his country. His efforts to help keep this the great country that we live are great.
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Craig Bowen
ARC Worthington Sector
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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