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Wags 
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Updated 26 Feb 08 20:33 mst by Wags
Short Notice - Floyd Matthews, 105, USN, The Nations Oldest Submariner, WWI & WWII Veteran, Florence, AL - 27 FEB 2008
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in Honor and Respect of Alabama's Oldest Veteran and the Nation's Oldest Submariner, U.S. Navy Veteran Floyd Matthews of Florence, AL, as he embarks on his final voyage.
This is a 2 Part Mission
Part 1: Funeral services in Florence, AL
Ride Captain: HDrider1Dave & Marco
Date: 27 Feb 2008
Staging Time: 1000
Location: Elkins Funeral Home, 1535 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL
Part 2: Interment
Date: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL at the National Cemetery
This portion of the mission will be a flag line only.
Staging Location:
Wal-Mart
501 N Navy Blvd,
Pensacola, FL
Staging begins: 12:30 PM
Briefing: 1:15 PM
KSU: 1:15 PM
Flag line: 1:20 PM
Riders, please bring a helmet and a valid drivers license. These are required to enter the base.
Ride Captain for this part of the mission is Sam Wimberly, 850-449-3152.
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 25 Feb 2008 9:56 PM |
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| The passing of Floyd Matthews marks the end of an era for the United States Navy Submarine Service. It is with great sadness that I offer my sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the Matthews family for the passing of their loved one. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you comfort during this most difficult of times. |
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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,
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Marco
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Decatur Al.
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| 25 Feb 2008 9:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Mr.Floyd Matthews.He will not be forgotten and will forever be remembered as A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.May He rest in GOD'S care. It will be an honor to stand the flag line for this HERO. |
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Standing For Those Who Stood For Us
Senior Ride Captain
Past, Dixie Regional Capt.
ALR Post - 15
USAF VET. 1960-1968 ( SAC - B52'S )
Original membership date (May 2006 )
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 25 Feb 2008 10:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Floyd Matthews, U.S. Navy Submariner / WWI / WWII Veteran. Mr. Matthews, 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.
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 25 Feb 2008 10:40 PM |
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To the family and friends of Floyd Matthews I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Vietnam era veteran I salute you Floyd Matthews and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during WWI and WWII. You are truly an American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. A proud Nation will not forget you. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. Go now Floyd, your fellow Heros of WWI and WWII await you at the gates of Heaven. May God bless all of you and may you NEVER be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Feb 2008 10:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Floyd Matthews. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5297
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 26 Feb 2008 1:05 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWI AND WWII VETERAN FLOYD MATTHEWS USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE FLOYD. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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mailman
Posts: 22190
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Feb 2008 4:35 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy (SS) WWI & WWII Veteran Floyd Matthews. Thank you for your service to our Nation Sir. May you Rest In Peace while on Eternal Patrol. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 26 Feb 2008 6:08 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Floyd Matthews and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 26 Feb 2008 6:26 AM |
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God Bless Floyd Matthews, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero!"
It will be an Honor to Stand for this Hero,
Dave
Huntsville and surrounding area staging info: AS OF 7:00 AM 26 Feb
Meet in Decatur at the shell station across from the Holiday Inn right after you come into Decatur by way of hwy 31. The station is on your right at the intersection. KSU 8:30 AM |
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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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 26 Feb 2008 7:07 AM |
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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. |
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sneakysnake
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Panama City, Fl.
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| 26 Feb 2008 7:24 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Floyd Matthews. His service to our nation through two world wars is a debt that can never be repaid. May he rest in eternal peace. We will not forget his sacrifices on behalf of our freedom. |
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James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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T-Bone
Posts: 2787
Georgia
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| 26 Feb 2008 8:11 AM |
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Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Floyd Mathews, United States Navy, Submarine Service, World War I, and World War II Veteran and Great American Hero. In a recent post on the Georgia Forum, I was led to believe that one of the only two remainging Veterans of World War I had just passed away, leaving Frank Buckles of W.Va as the only surviving WW I Veteran. I am sorry and sad to see our World War I veterans leaving us so rapidly. Thank You Sir for your service to our country and our Freedom during World War I, and World War II. I Salute You With my deepest Respect, May you Rest In Peace, your mission here is complete, sail on, sail on, with the wind in your sails and the sun on your back, sail on to your journey's end where the shores of heaven await your arrival.
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West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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Don McKibben
Posts: 814
NW MS PRC
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| 26 Feb 2008 10:27 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Floyd Matthews we offer our condolences for your loss. Thank you Sir, for your many years of dedicated service to our country. |
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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) |
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 26 Feb 2008 10:31 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWI/WWII veteran and retired U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Floyd H. Matthews. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Matthews. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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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"
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 26 Feb 2008 11:46 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Floyd Matthews,Thanks for being our hero. 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."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Former LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Buster2424
Posts: 41
N.AL. Ride Capt. Gurley Al.
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| 26 Feb 2008 12:28 PM |
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To the friends and family of Mr Floyd Huston Matthews LCDR USN Submariner(ret) I send my most sincere condolences.To be a submariner in that era was a tough tough job he is a true HERO.Thank you LCDR Matthews.
" With this man I would sail the seas of hell for I know he would be at my side to ring 8 bells"
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Howard"BUSTER"Mills USNRM 80-81
" When a warrior fights not for himself, but for his brothers, when his most passionately sought goal is neither glory nor his own life's preservation, but to spend his substance for them, his comrades, not to abandon them, not to prove unworthy of them, then his heart truly has achieved contempt for death, and with th...at he transcends himself and his actions touch to sublime." |
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Ridley
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| 26 Feb 2008 1:56 PM |
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| We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends during this difficult time. Thank you for your service to our freedom. |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
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Warren,Ohio
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| 26 Feb 2008 2:16 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this Centurian hero, Floyd mathews ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for You ! May God Bless ! You fought in both the " Big Ones " to give Me My freedom and I salute You for that ! Mike Socie...PGR...Warren,Ohio |
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CMA Prayer Warrior
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Decatur, AL
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| 26 Feb 2008 2:24 PM |
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| Lord, please comfort and grant your peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family and friends of Mr. Floyd Matthews, United States Navy, WWI and WWII Veteran. Amen. This brave man answered the call of his country and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. It is with great sadness that Alabama bids goodbye to her oldest living veteran and the United States bids goodbye to the oldest living submariner. Matthews family, hold your heads very high, you walk in the footsteps of a giant of a man. Floyd Matthews is a true red, white, and blue American hero. Take heart in that there are many Americans, many who have never met him, honoring Mr. Matthews for his courage and his many years of service to this nation. There are also many Americans, and again many who do not know Mr. Matthews 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. |
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 26 Feb 2008 2:27 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Flyd Matthews, a true hero .... may GOD bless you and comfort you during this very difficult time....
Thank you Floyd ... |
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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
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 26 Feb 2008 2:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Floyd Matthews, 105, USN, WWI/WWII Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Floyd Matthews, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Floyd Matthews, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternaly to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3851
Lexington, NC
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| 26 Feb 2008 3:42 PM |
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Floyd Matthews earned my respect and gratitude when he stepped up to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Floyd. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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fueler
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St. Louis, Mo
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| 26 Feb 2008 4:21 PM |
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Floyd,
Thank You Sir for your service to this great Nation. You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten |
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US Army 1970-1972
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10man
Posts: 672
Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.
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| 26 Feb 2008 5:01 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family & friends of US NAVY WWI & WWII VETERAN FLOYD "SKIPPER" MATTHEWS. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & all the rest of the Family. Thank you for your selfless service to our Great Nation on many occassions. May the arms of our Lord God Almighty above be wide open for you and your family & friends. I called a few friends below to stand in your honor! Kick Stands Up! God Bless! YOU WILL BE MISSED SHIPMATE! |
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IM3 USN 1995-1999
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