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Grandude 
Posts: 747
Oak Island, NC
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| 30 Oct 2008 4:59 PM |
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William Lester Jones, ARMY
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. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer and all other fallen heros |
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Landmine
Posts: 470
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 30 Oct 2008 7:41 PM |
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William Lester Jones, US Army, World War II veteran, you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, Sir. Thank you for your sacrifices to keep us free. Rest easy now, William, your watch has ended. Deepest condolences to your family and friends during this difficult time.
Semper Fidelis, Soldier,
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John 'Landmine' Collins
USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
Western NC Regional Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stronger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 30 Oct 2008 8:34 PM |
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Mr. Jones,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
KY BoD
SSG, 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3383
Orange Park, FL
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| 30 Oct 2008 8:46 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Jones. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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WolfRider
Posts: 661
Fletcher, NC
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| 31 Oct 2008 6:44 AM |
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Here is the biography of William Lester Jones. He was true American Hero and it was an honor to stand for him at the visitation. I wish I could be there for his escort but I will be there with my PGR brothers and sisters.
Lester, was a veteran of WWII, he walked from Brevard to Asheville to enlist in the Army he entered the service Dec. 8, 1943 at Fort Jackson, SC trained with the 65th Inf. Div. 869th Field Artillery Battalion at Camp Shelby, MS he trained'at Fort Sill, OK before he returned to Camp Shelby. He shipped out from the 65th from-Camp Shanks, NY arriving LEHavre, France on January 1945. After Camp Lucky Strike, he went into combat in the Saarlautern Bridgehead Area, serving the communication section H.Q. Btry 869th F .A. Bn as a Corporal commanding telephone wire squad. He participated in assault operations in the Saar River crossing Saarlautern, Siegfried Line and Saar Valley. Crossed Rhine River at Mainz, attached to 6th Armored Div. combat team 261 st Inf. Regt for drive across Germany. He assisted the demolition of a bridge while with and Intelligence and Reconnaissance detail, thus preventing a German force from crossing and engaging their small and minimal fire power detail, as they withdrew. He received the Legion of Honor, signed by US Army Brigadier General Ronald C. Brock, Commanding General Division Artillery. He participated in assault operations at Struth, Hohenfals. He participated in the assault and bridgehead seizure operations along the Danube and Enns River and the advance into Linz, was on the East River, Austria when the war ended. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Wodd War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation (Germany) Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal with 2 stars. He was Honorably Discharged at Fort Bragg on October 24, 1945. He began work at the local Tannery where he lost most of his right hand. He worked for Houston Furniture Company for many years and was known by many as the "furniture man". He laid rock, and never retired until his accident Sept. 21, 2008 while he was employed by Sav-Mor. He loved to work; he loved people and never met a stranger. |
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John Williams
US Army 1964-1970
RVN
9th Division 1967-1968
B Trp, 11th ACR 1969-1970
USMC 1972-1986 (Ret)
WNC Ride Captain
Riding for my Troopers that did not return.
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 31 Oct 2008 10:42 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of William Lester Jones and my sincere appreciation of his military 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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 31 Oct 2008 2:20 PM |
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It's 4:00 p.m. October 31st and we have just found out about the mission for our dear friend Lester Jones. Lester was always there for everyone for what ever the need. He served his country and his Lord well and with pride. He was not afraid to tell you about either and every time you saw him he did so. We are so sorry to have missed this mission but we were out of town and just got back in today. Thanks to all the PGR members that showed up for this mission because you stood for a great man. Lester is sitting with God today no doubt. To his family we send our condolences and tell you we share in your loss. He will be missed in our church, our community and our hearts. Live your life by his examples and you'll see him again on the golden shore.
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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
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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 31 Oct 2008 3:03 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Jones, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Landmine
Posts: 470
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 31 Oct 2008 11:47 PM |
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MISSION REPORT, WILLIAM LESTER JONES, WWII US Army Veteran
We had 4 PGR members present for Lester's visitation last night, and in the family's words THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. There were even 2 of his young great-grandsons that held flags in the flag line.
For the service / escort today, we had 6 PGR members make it, plus 3 of Lester's young great-grandsons, again THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, from the family. Listening to the family tell stories, you could tell right away the caliber of a man that Lester was. When you hear that he walked from Brevard NC to Asheville NC in December of 1943 in order to enlist (about 30 miles), the action speaks for itself. One of Lester's grandsons works for the local Sheriffs Dept, so he led his grandfather home to his Lord and Savior today. Weather was nice and full military honors were rendered by the local VFW chapter.
As one of the Ministers said today, it is sad for all of us without him, but it was a great day for Lester to go home to be with Jesus. We definitely lost one of our Great American Heros, but Lester, Sir, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!!!
Semper Fidelis, Soldier,
John "Landmine" Collins
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USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
Western NC Regional Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stronger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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Tiffany
Posts: 500
Wilmington, North Carolina
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| 01 Nov 2008 3:31 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of William Lester Jones. God Bless You! |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 02 Nov 2008 12:47 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of William Lester Jones ,Thanks for being one of our greatest 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."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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