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Wags 
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| 07 May 2008 6:51 AM |
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Updated on 07 May at 1033 MST by Charger
Unfortunately, I must report the loss of another Utah Veteran. The PGR has been requested by the family of Robert F. Aragon, a Vietnam Era Army Veteran, and a long time biker, to attend the services of this hero.
The services will be held at St. Marguerites Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah 10:00 am Thursday, May 8th.
Staging
Location: Tooele Veterans Memorial Park located at Corner of Main St. (UT36) and Vine in Tooele
Time: Staging at 9:00 am, KSU at 9:25 am
The Tooele Area Ride Captain is Dennis "Rocktopper" Tracy
Last Ryde will also be providing their motorcycle Hearse for the services during the motorcycle escort to the cemetery.
Please watch this thread for further updates and the final itinerary.
 Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
801-317-1804
pgr.utah@yocums.us
www.patriotguard.org
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mailman
Posts: 12904
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 May 2008 7:00 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran PFC Robert F. Aragon. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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gyocum
Posts: 1539
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 07 May 2008 7:17 AM |
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Our sincere condolences, sympathy, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of Robert F. Aragon. His service for our country will not be forgotten.
Thank you Robert, if not for the service of those like yourself, this country would not have the freedom and security we enjoy today. Rest in Peace brother.
"Ride, ride like the wind, to be free again."
Gary & Kelly
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Honor, Respect , Gratitude, and Pride |
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Cold Moon
Posts: 274
Jensen, Utah
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| 07 May 2008 7:36 AM |
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PFC Aragon served for all of us. God and the angels are now welcoming him home.
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“O Judge of nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines..." Thanksgiving for Heroic Service Washington National Cathedral |
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scooby51
Posts: 73
Layton, UT
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| 07 May 2008 8:01 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family for their loss. PFC Robert Aragon was a great american, and will always be remembered for his service to his country.
Rest easy Robert for your duty day has ended and we have assumed the watch. May God Bless.
John 'Scooby" Jenkins
Patroit Guard Riders
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mlmsan
Posts: 2731
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 May 2008 8:07 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Robert F. Aragon, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Robert F. Aragon's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC Robert F. Aragon, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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satyr
Posts: 4046
Raleigh, NC
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| 07 May 2008 9:16 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army veteran Pfc Robert F. Aragon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Robert. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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"
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sdoise
Posts: 3816
Kinder, La.
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| 07 May 2008 9:24 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert F. Aragon and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
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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Uffda
Posts: 10373
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 May 2008 9:34 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Robert F. Aragon, U.S. Army, Viet Nam Veteran. 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, Robert.
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.
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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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jmorrill
Posts: 99
West Jordan, UT
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| 07 May 2008 9:39 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Robert F. Aragon. Our prayers are with you at his passing. Honor be to him for his service.
With Great admiration and Care
Jeff & Peg |
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Jeff Morrill (aka ST1)
Salt Lake Area Associate Ride Captain
"...secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." |
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WildKAT
Posts: 6
Draper, Utah
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| 07 May 2008 9:46 AM |
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Thank you Robert for your dedication and service for our freedom and country. May God Bless your family with peace through this rough time in their life. You will be missed throughout the biker and veteran communities. Hopefully weather will play out tommorrow for a good turnout.
Standing by in Draper, UT
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-Kolton "WildKat" Thompson
PGR Member
Riding in memory and support of:
Richard F. Thompson (1921-2008)
U.S. Army WWII 1942-1946
Lt.Col J.C. Sorensen
USAF (Presently Serving)
LCpl Kannon Thompson
USMC (Presently Serving)
SMsgt Edward Sherman
USAF (Ret.) |
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Charger
Posts: 3532
Golden Colorado
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| 07 May 2008 11:00 AM |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado Ride Captain
Retired CO State Captain
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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Starwalker7
Posts: 147
Salt Lake City UT
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| 07 May 2008 1:07 PM |
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Well, Bob, the ranks of we Viet-Nam types are thinning rapidly. After what we went through, after the way we were cursed, reviled, hated and spat upon, we still stood strong. Did you notice that today people come up to you if you have a Viet-Nam shirt or cap or even service ribbon on and say "Thank you for your service"?
It took us some time, but they got educated - the American people will always come through with the right thing and the right thoughts, though it may take them some time---
Yesterday despised, today honored, we gave it our best and gave it our all, and before whatever Gods may watch over warriors, an entire nation today thanks you for being a part of the heritage of freedom which blesses our land.
Keep a place in the growing ranks of our brethern of the '60s for me, for I shall be joining you all too soon.
The world just isn't big enough to hold those of our generation - we're too much for it!
Even as you stood for us, Cagerkitten and I will be honored to join our brothers and sisters of the Patriot Guard as they stand for you, and shall tearfully appreciate the honor of being allowed so to do.
Our deepest thanks to your family for allowing us to pay unto you the honors you so richly deserve.
God bless America and it's warriors of all generations.
TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun
From the hills, from the lakes,
from the sky,
Rest in peace, soldier brave,
God is nigh!
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Jim Marsh
USASA
Viet-Nam 1962-63
Freemasons Riders Club
Starwalker7@comcast.net
"Cagers Care!"
PGR = Pride, Gratitude, Respect.
"War is Hell!" -- William Tecumseh Sherman.
"Peace is Priceless" -- Me.
"A country attains it's majority as a free nation only when the strong recognize, and act upon that recognition of, their obligation to protect the weak, the aged and the infirm." -- Me.
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 07 May 2008 1:35 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Aragon family and friends in the loss of Robert. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Robert served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1567
Conroe,Texas
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| 07 May 2008 1:51 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Robert F. Aragon, Thanks for being one of our heroes. 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 ( Ret. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5529
Lacey, WA
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| 07 May 2008 3:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Robert F. Aragon, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Era Veteran. PFC. Aragon, 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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Junius Henry
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jagarcia
Posts: 71
Clearfield, UT
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| 07 May 2008 4:07 PM |
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| Thank you, PFC. Robert F. Aragon, for your service and your time in this world. I wish your family peace and comfort. Our Nation owes you a debt of respect and gratitude. You are not forgotten. Rest in Peace, countryman. |
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SloJo
PGR noviciate |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 07 May 2008 5:47 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Robert F. Aragon! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand here in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 07 May 2008 6:20 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Robert F. Aragon 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 debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, 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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Mntsnow
Posts: 214
Sandy, Utah
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| 07 May 2008 6:37 PM |
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I & my family would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army veteran Pfc Robert F. Aragon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
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To Live In The Hearts We Leave Behind, Is Not To Die! |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4212
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 07 May 2008 7:12 PM |
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God Bless Robert F. Aragon, 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"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there 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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SeaDancr
Posts: 18
West Jordan, UT
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| 07 May 2008 9:35 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of another American Hero, Robert F. Aragon. I will be standing in Spirit with prayers and gratitude. Thank you. Rest in peace and love. |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 08 May 2008 12:19 AM |
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| Thank you PFC Robert F. Aragon 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 ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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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
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1615
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 08 May 2008 3:01 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN PFC. ROBERT F. ARAGON USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME ROBERT AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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Jasper54
Posts: 6316
Columbus, Ohio
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| 08 May 2008 4:15 AM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Veteran, PFC Robert F. Aragon. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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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.
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
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; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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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