adccop 
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Tonopah, Arizona
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To the family and friends of MSgt Randy J. Gillespie I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your tragic and untimely loss.
To MSgt Randy J. Gillespie, Thank You for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, Stand Down Warrior your mission on this earth is complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Warrior. |
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adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 12 Jul 2007 6:29 AM |
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| MSgt. Randy J. Gillespie, 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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Egor
Posts: 33
Arizona
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| 12 Jul 2007 6:53 AM |
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| May God bless you and your family during this hard time. |
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Flyboy107
Posts: 67
Lockport,New york
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| 12 Jul 2007 6:57 AM |
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| I was stationed with Randy in the summer of 2002 in the sand box and I remember him well as being an incredibly hard working and dedicated airman. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends in the POL community. Rest well my brother youve served your country well. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
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Charger
Posts: 3923
Golden, Colorado
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| 12 Jul 2007 7:05 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this American hero. MSgt. Randy J. Gillespie, thank you sir for your service to our country. Now it is our turn to serve you. God Bless. Standing by in Golden, CO.
I have made contact with the CAO, and am awaiting the response to make this a confirmed mission. |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~ |
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vander177
Posts: 4478
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Jul 2007 7:10 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of MSG Randy J. Gillespie. I thank you for your military service, leadership and ultimate sacrifice 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
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Stagehand
Posts: 132
OH Asst. State Captain, Centerville, OH
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| 12 Jul 2007 8:36 AM |
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My sincere condolences to Randy's family and friends.
Thank-you for your sacrifice to keep our country safe.
Rest in Peace
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CH-53 Crew Chief
Semper Fi
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2100
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| 12 Jul 2007 8:52 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the family and friends of MSgt. Gillespie in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Randy,we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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milktoast
Posts: 3623
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 12 Jul 2007 9:41 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of MSgt. Randy Gillespie. Thank-you, my fallen hero, for your brave and selfless service. We are forever in your debt. You are forever in our hearts. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Armorbearer
Posts: 425
Perry, Georgia
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| 12 Jul 2007 10:26 AM |
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Sincere condolences to the family of MSgt Gillespie. Randy's service to our nation will never be forgotten, and always honored in my home. I pray God will bless and comfort the family left behind. You do not grieve alone and Randy will never be forgotten. God bless you.
John Fisher
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John Fisher
Nahum 1:7
USAF 83-92 B-52, A-10, B-2 Crew Chief
Perry, Georgia
Trust God, Love for all your worth, and walk tall |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 13 Jul 2007 5:58 AM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends 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 dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace 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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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 13 Jul 2007 8:57 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Randy J. Gillespie. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, in defense of our freedom, will never be forgotten. May God help this family find peace at a most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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jbm1955
Posts: 1274
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 13 Jul 2007 4:25 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero MSgt. Randy J. Gillespe. May you find comfort in knowing that he's journied home into 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."
-Douglas MacArthur |
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louann
Posts: 1689
Peoria, Arizona
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| 13 Jul 2007 10:24 PM |
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On behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Randy J. Gillespie. Please know YOUR Hero is OUR Hero, a part of our family...America. Patriot Guard Riders across this country stand ready to honor a Hero coming Home! We offer our hearts, our hands...and we offer them as family knowing no greater love than to offer your life for a friend, and we offer our all we have.
MSgt Randy J. Gillespie stand down Sir. Your mission here accomplished in great honor. America stands ready to welcome home a Hero. Home Sir to a land that loves and honors you as a Hero now and beyond the years. Your name Sir is written in the pages of history...but greater still on the hearts of America.
To our family at Luke...The loss of a Brother is hard, but harder still when you have shared a common bond of service. My heart hurts for all of you as I know you all mourn the loss of more than a friend...and Brother in Arms as well. If tears would make it better I could shed no more than I have at this notice as I arrived home today.
Arizona Patrriot Guard Riders Stand ready in any way needed and offer our deepest support to our Brothers and Sisters In Colorado, knowing they will honor this Hero Coming Home.
MSgt Randy J. Gillespie, 44, Coaldale, Colorado....we THANK YOU. Tonight I will hold you in my thoughts as I hold my sons closer to say Good night knowing an American Hero fought hard for all of us to know that joy. |
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Louann Thomas
Past National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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cagerbob
Posts: 6367
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 13 Jul 2007 11:20 PM |
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Bump to Confirmed. Mission added in Phoenix, AZ. See first post.
Rest in honored peace MSGT Randy Gillespie, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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vmaxkimo
Posts: 114
Tucson, AZ
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| 14 Jul 2007 6:54 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of MSgt Gillespie. A true American Hero. Your mission is over but ours just begins. Count me in to honor this Hero. |
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GySgt USMC ret 86 - 06
"Come big or stay home"
"NEVER AGAIN" |
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 14 Jul 2007 6:56 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MSGT. RANDY J. GILLESPIE. |
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"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
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trukr
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| 14 Jul 2007 7:01 AM |
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MSgt. Randy J. Gillespie,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
To the family and friends of MSgt. Gillespie, we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. May God smile down upon you in this time of deep sorrow and grant you the strength and conviction to carry on. May you find joy in fond memories and peace in knowing that your loss was not in vain. A grateful nation stands with you.
AIRMAN DOWN...KICKSTANDS UP!!!
Standing by in Mesa, AZ
Ron & Lea Eppich
Parents of Sgt Robert Scott Eppich
1981-2006
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trukrwitch
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| 14 Jul 2007 9:15 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family of MSgt. Randy J. Gillespie. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the sacrifice that you have made so that we can continue to be free. We will not forget you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult hour. MSgt. Gillespie, You are my hero. I am so appreciative of your willingness to answer the call of your country, and to stand up for us and sacrifice for us, so that we can sleep at night in peace and security. Rest in Peace. |
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badtaz
Posts: 31
Phoenix, Arizona
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| 14 Jul 2007 12:05 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Gillespie, and also to his Luke AFB family. Stand down HERO your mission is complete here on earth, it is the Patriot Guard Rider's turn to stand up for you.
Standing by in North Phoenix.
Badtaz
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cherilynneaz
Posts: 149
Mesa, Arizona
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| 14 Jul 2007 12:16 PM |
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We send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Randy Gillespie. May God provide everlasting comfort to you during this time of sorrow.
Standing by in Mesa,
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Standing in Memory of Mgysgt Bazzle J. Rice, USMC
1923 - 1991, WWII, Korea, Vietnam
Shirley May Rice-Stevens
1942 - 2007
In Honor of:
Edward Stevens, US Army
GMG1(SW) Muley, US Navy Retired |
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RoadglideAZ
Posts: 41
Mesa AZ
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| 14 Jul 2007 12:33 PM |
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| The family and friends of MSgt. Gillespie have our deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts. Randy, thank you for your service and sacrifice...we can only live free because of the courage and dedication of heroes like you. Standing by in Mesa. |
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Egor
Posts: 33
Arizona
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| 14 Jul 2007 1:03 PM |
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| For my friend MSgt.Randy J. Gillespie and his follow Airman station at Luke Air Force Base.
Thank you
Goodyear AZ.is standing by
"Fair winds and following seas". |
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sailorby
Posts: 60
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| 14 Jul 2007 1:09 PM |
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| How as americans do we repay our Hero's? Who have given their all for US? We stand tall,we stand strong,and we stand with their loved ones. So they know that this hero is not alone, and neither is his family. Know son, on to Glory. |
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tmalone
Posts: 902
Falcon, Colorado
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| 15 Jul 2007 10:27 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of this hero.
The Malone's are standing by in Colorado Springs for official Colorado mission info.
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
Assistant State Captain - Southern Colorado
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin
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