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Subject: Arne Mcrae Griffin, CTTC/USN (Ret.), Ocean Springs, MS, 19, 20 OCT 07

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Big rock User is Offline
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17 Oct 2007 5:53 PM Alert 

Viewing / Wake - Friday, 19 October, 2007 - 17:00 - 19:00 (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS.
 
Service / Memorial - FULL MILITARY HONORS - Saturday, 20 October, 2007 - 14:00 (2:00 PM)
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS.
 
Interment at CrestLawn Cemetary, Ocean Springs Hwy 90 (east of Walmart)

More details to follow shortly.

Staging will be at  Ocean Springs exit 50 (Park & Ride) at 12 noon (KSU),  Gayle will be bringing the flags and cooler.
Please contact me if you can make this mission.
Ed Baker, MS SC
RedF User is Offline
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17 Oct 2007 6:29 PM Alert 
Words are never enough to express the real sorrow of loosing a loved one.To his wife Leslie and their girls, to his sister Betty and the rest of his family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Arne, known to his friends as "Grit", was a friend to everyone he met, and I can truly not remember him without a smile on his face. We'll miss him too.

Riding from Pensacola to honor a true American Hero.

"Red"
HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
17 Oct 2007 6:35 PM Alert 
God Bless Arne Mcrae Griffin, 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 "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers.

Dave
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.
windsinger User is Offline
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Medina,Ohio
17 Oct 2007 6:41 PM Alert 
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ARNE MCRAE GRIFFIN.


"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."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR

"SEMPER PARATUS" USCG
Jivo User is Offline
Posts: 11
State College, PA
17 Oct 2007 6:47 PM Alert 
I was lucky enough to serve with Grit in the Philippines and Germany, he was a tremendous person and a great American. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by everyone he touched in his life. Always a smile and would give you the shirt off his back. He served his country for more than his time in the Navy as he worked in the Defense industry after he retired from the Navy. I wish I could be there to ride but I know Red F and Ronnie Y will help to provide Grit the send off he deserves. Fair winds and calm seas Grit. I will miss you.

Jivo
James A. Smith, Jr. CTT3 US Navy - 1971 - 1975
James A. Smith MMCM US Navy 1940 - 1966, WWII, Korea (Father)
Jordan Pieniazek US Army 10th Mtn. Div. - OIF - Purple Heart (Son-in-law)

A veteran is someone, who at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made
payable to The "United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including
my life."

That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer
understand it. - Author Unknown
splitbullets User is Offline
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Biloxi Mississippi
17 Oct 2007 6:50 PM Alert 
My condolences to the famile and friends of Arne Griffin.  May God give you the sytength neede during this time of great sorrow, and may this hero rest in peace.
I will be there in spirit if I am unable to render honors in person.

Standing by in Biloxi MS.
Dana Smith
Ride Safe and Proud
Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




17 Oct 2007 6:59 PM Alert 
I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Retired Arne Mcrae Griffin. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you during this difficult time.
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.

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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad

Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;

In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
satyr User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
17 Oct 2007 7:15 PM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of retired U.S. Navy veteran Arne Mcrae Griffin.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Arne.  Rest in peace.  I salute you.
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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"
aoop User is Offline
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
17 Oct 2007 7:33 PM Alert 
Thank You Sailor.
James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms.
Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




17 Oct 2007 8:19 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arne Mcrae Griffin - CTTC/USN (Ret.). 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, Arne.
 
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
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.

In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn.
RIDEN4HIM User is Offline
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
17 Oct 2007 8:29 PM Alert 
We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Arne Mcrae Griffin. We are standing in spirit for this "American Hero". May God bless and keep you all.
In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)

To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
RIDEN4HIM
"Wookie" User is Offline
Posts: 1855
Olympia, WA
17 Oct 2007 9:06 PM Alert 
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Arne Mcrae Griffin!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully!
Respectfully,

John"Wookie"Enoch
custer7thcav User is Offline
Posts: 8993
Hillsboro, Ohio
17 Oct 2007 9:21 PM Alert 
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arne Mcrae Griffin. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.
custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
Teddi bear User is Offline
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
17 Oct 2007 9:39 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arne Mcrae Griffin - CTTC/USN (Ret.). Thank you so much Arne, for serving our country. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your family and friends.
Riding with Respect!

Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America!
Pepper_guy User is Offline
Posts: 10125
Lacey, WA
17 Oct 2007 11:10 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Arne McRae Griffin, U.S. Navy Retired. Mr. McRae, 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.




Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
690MedCo User is Offline
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
17 Oct 2007 11:48 PM Alert 
Thank you Arne Mcrae Griffin for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to help them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.

Glen & Linda
Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
drpepper User is Offline
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
18 Oct 2007 12:13 AM Alert 

Thank you soldier for your honorable and dedicated service....

To the family and friends of this hero I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences .... may GOD bless you during this difficult time....

It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.

Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark

377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971

Riding a HD Fatboy....

Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
mcneese5 User is Offline
Posts: 419
Turkey,NC
18 Oct 2007 1:03 AM Alert 
Arne Mcrae Griffin Thank You for your service to our great Country.You are a true American Hero.

To the Family and Friends you have my prayers and my condolences.
USN 93-96
I Like to Drink,Steal,Swear, and Lie

1. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.
2. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in worse shape than you are.
3. "Swear" that you will be a better person today than yesterday.
4. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down at night, thank God.
vander177 User is Offline
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Vandergrift, PA
18 Oct 2007 4:54 AM Alert 
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of CTTC/USN (ret) Arne Mcrae Griffin. I thnak you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.

The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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
Crippie User is Offline
Posts: 512
Colorado Springs, CO
18 Oct 2007 6:13 AM Alert 
FROM BETTY (GRIFFIN) MADISON: Good morning all of you wonderful friends of my brother. I am glad that while away from Mississippi. Arne had such a wonderful, caring group of people to work and share time with. Arne had made the trip home to Mississppi many, many times. This time was different. He was moving HOME-all kit and kabutal. Well, the kit got here and stayed. I guess the kabutal had a higher calling. I am trying to make light of the happenings over the last few days...but I am REALLY NOT HAPPY. The brightness to all this is the wonderful e-mails I have gotten (we as a family). I agree with all of you he was a wonderful guy, a wonderful caring friend, brother, uncle, husband, and father. He has touched and given throughout his life to so many just within his family. Now I hear he was this way as a person to all. (Our mother did good, didn't she), He would give you the shirt off his back. Now the smile all the time... You all must not have seen him the day I moved OUR car (we split weeks to drive-him one week, me the next) from one parking space to another on his week or the resulting broken window from a well thrown bottle. I, of course, was innocently sitting in the passenger sit. As I remember that was just one of several car windows he had to buy that summer. Did you all know, If you slam a car door hard the window will break? I, of course, am innocent of being an instigator. In case a thank you does not reach each and every one of you personally, thank you for everything, thank you for dealing with this e-mail from a friend's sister who can't sleep, thank you for being there for Arne. OK I am going to try to get some sleep. Thank you all again, From all of the Griffin clan. Betty Griffin Madison
In GOD We TRUST,
ALL OTHERS We MONITOR
(but, we're still lookin for HIS freq.)
sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
18 Oct 2007 9:15 AM Alert 
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arne Mcrae Griffin and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
Schelly "Toro"
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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Harley Harrold User is Offline
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Meridian, MS.
18 Oct 2007 9:52 AM Alert 
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Arne M. Griffin for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace in Heaven forever free.
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 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - 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 a Dragon ---- Houston, Texas!

Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!"
fred11ross User is Offline
Posts: 16
Sun City, AZ
18 Oct 2007 9:54 AM Alert 
Rest in Peace Chief, Rest in Peace.

Deepest condolences to family and friends of Chief Griffin - these CT's are a pretty special group - not many know of us and even less understand what we are all about.

Fair winds and following seas Chief ..

I first tried to be an "M" brancher but wasn't smart enough - then "T" and wasn't wild enough - had to settle for "R" and "I" was just way way to strange - "A" I couldn't spell... or read much.

Freddie C. Ross CTRC (r) 58-87
Don McKibben User is Offline
Posts: 814
NW MS PRC
18 Oct 2007 11:11 AM Alert 
Thank you for your dedicated service, Chief Griffin ! Condolences to the family and friends.
UncleDon
USAFSS '62-'66


"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
CMA Prayer Warrior User is Offline
Posts: 470
Decatur, AL
18 Oct 2007 11:34 AM Alert 
Lord, please comfort and grant your peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family and friends of CTTC Arne McRae Griffin, USN Retired. Amen. This brave man answered the call of his country and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. Take heart in that there are many Americans, many who have never met him, honoring Chief Griffin for his courage and his many years of selfless service to this nation. There are also many Americans, and again many who do not know Mr. Griffin or your family, praying for you right now. Call upon the Lord and He will strengthen you during this time of great loss. 1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.





Joel 'Prayer Warrior' Stephens
Spec. 4, 91P20/91H20, US Army 1971 -1974
Christian Motorcyclists Association Prayer Warrior
1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.

PROUD AIRBORNE DAD...HOOAH!
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