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thebigguypgrohio  Posts: 281 New Philadelphia, OH

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| 19 Aug 2007 10:33 AM |
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Sgt. Donald C. Trent, God Bless and Rest in Peace. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. |
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Randy “The Big Guy” US Army 1971-1992 Patriot Guard Rider, Tuscarawas County Ohio
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sdoise  Posts: 8050 Kinder, La.
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| 20 Aug 2007 9:39 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Sgt. Donald C. Trent and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May in 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." Author Unknown |
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sig22  Posts: 4147 New Port Richey, Fl
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| 06 Sep 2007 5:10 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Donald C. Trent.
Sgt. Trent, I thank you for your sacrifice for my family and I, along with a grateful America. Welcome home Sir, and may you rest in peace now. |
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Bobbie Bilotta Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008 "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008 "It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007 "Take care, ride safe" Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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Jasper54  Posts: 7187 Columbus, Ohio

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| 06 Sep 2007 6:19 AM |
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| I wish to send my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Trent. His service and Supreme Sacrafice made in the defense of his nations freedom must not be forgotten. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to comfort you as you place you loved one in his final resting place in the soil of our nations most hallowed ground at Arlington. |
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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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hdpanther1  Posts: 950 District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio

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| 10 Sep 2007 1:22 PM |
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| Sgt Donald Trent I Welcome You Home and thank you for your service and sacrifice. To the family and friends of Sgt Donald Trent I offer you my prayers and condolences. |
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ED AKA "Big Daddy" PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq

Ronald Reagan
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runnin7mm  Posts: 23 Chesapeake, VA
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| 16 Sep 2007 3:54 PM |
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| My condolences to the Trent family. |
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GearHead PGR, DIST 5, (77703) Saltydawgs CO |
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Slowhand  Posts: 4057 Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain

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| 17 Sep 2007 5:19 AM |
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| I would like convey my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American hero who stood tall for their homeland. I know this is a very sad time in your lives but remember you knew a hero first hand the rest of us just get to hear about them. Please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our Lord and Savior in heaven and the Lord said if I go to prepare a place for you,and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 ,We are confident I say, willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a hero they were willing to serve when so many aren't or feel that they don't want to. I would like you to know that not just me but a country full of Americans are free because of the sacrifice they made in the name of freedom. May God Bless each and everyone of you |
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AF Mom in NC  Posts: 3781 Lexington, NC

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| 19 Sep 2007 6:53 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family of Sgt. Donald C. Trent. I am grateful for his service to this great country of ours. May he finally rest in peace at home, with Honor.
Living in the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Living in the Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave |
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oldiron6  Posts: 0
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| 19 Sep 2007 11:28 AM |
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Chitown  Posts: 855 Leawood, KS

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| 20 Sep 2007 1:46 PM |
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I'm saddened to hear that we've lost another brave American Soldier. Sgt. Trent, you are a selfless hero. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Donald your mission is complete. I thank you for helping to preserve our freedom and way of life. To the family, I mourn your lose and pray for your welfare. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985 C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines American Legion Riders Post 370 Patriot Guard Riders Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07 SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07 Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07 Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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Pegleg  Posts: 2752 Corona, Ca

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| 20 Sep 2007 2:53 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Donald C. Trent (MIA) WELCOME HOME BROTHER !!!!!!!
You served our Country and for that, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May you forever Rest in Peace.
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96flgeez  Posts: 54 Fairfax County, VA / Pittsboro, IN

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| 29 Sep 2007 9:59 PM |
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| To the family of SGT Trent, Elaine and I offer what we can as a citizens of a thankful Nation. Our fathers served during that same conflict. The time has come when one door can finally close. |
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There are few words that console, and none that replace. I offer " It is my Honor " |
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ultraclassic  Posts: 2259 Proctor, WV

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| 30 Sep 2007 5:41 AM |
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Tentative plans are to depart early/mid afternoon on Monday, 8 Oct, traveling I-79 to Morgantown then I-68E to I-81. Anyone wishing to travel over around the same time, get in touch.
Plans contingent on doctor allowing the trip and returning from taking Father to hospital that morning.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge West Virginia State Captain UOV HOG Chapter RM1 USCG 1969-78 (304) 455-4036 - Home (304) 588-1278 - Cell www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973: LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164) LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567) AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr. AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr. AT2 John F. Harrison AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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bluecollerbones  Posts: 0
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| 02 Oct 2007 7:31 AM |
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| I will stand in respect for you SGT Trent as you stood for this country in a time of need. My your family now have closure on your sacrafice and may you finally rest in peace old soldier. |
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96flgeez  Posts: 54 Fairfax County, VA / Pittsboro, IN

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| 06 Oct 2007 2:54 PM |
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| Forwarded on behalf of Grant Helvey.
***Patriot Guard Riders:
From the founder of the Raleigh County WV Veteran's Memorial Association in Sgt Donald C Trent's home county. I'll be present when you honor Sgt. Trent in Arlington on October 9, 2007. October 7-13, 2007 will be Sgt. Donald C Trent Week in Raleigh county WV. VFW Post #4326, VFW Post 11075, American Legion Post #32, American legion Post #70, and the Korean War Veterans of WV #156 and a score of businesses and families in Raleigh County WV stand with you as the nation honors this fallen soldier. Sgt. Trent will be honored in dozens of churches in Raleigh county WV on October 7,2007. Special services will be held at the Crab Orchard Baptist church where Sgt. Trent's family attended when he was reported as MIA in 1950 and in the Rhodell WV Baptist church in the small town where he was born. God bless you and all of your members. We applaud your organization for what you do. Thanks for your love. God bless you. Ride proudly and safely.
R. Grant Helvey Sr. - Founder Raleigh WV
County Veterans Memorial Association *****
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There are few words that console, and none that replace. I offer " It is my Honor " |
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Aranel  Posts: 1929 Houston, Tx

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| 06 Oct 2007 3:18 PM |
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CPO Coastie  Posts: 14 Charles Town WV

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| 06 Oct 2007 4:40 PM |
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SGT Trent I will be there to bid a final farewell. Fare winds, and following seas be with you. God bless.
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"In times of peace - be prepared for war."
USCG Chief Radioman (Retired 1977-2003) - Semper Paratus!
1982 Yamaha XV920J Virago 2007 Honda Goldwing - RIP my friend.
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Roadkingcrasher  Posts: 36 Southern MD

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| 08 Oct 2007 11:21 AM |
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| Welcome Home Brother, Now you can Rest In Peace.Thank you for your service! |
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96flgeez  Posts: 54 Fairfax County, VA / Pittsboro, IN

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| 08 Oct 2007 9:54 PM |
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On Monday night, October 8th, 7 Patriot Guard Riders from Maryland and Virginia came together to honor the Memory of SGT Donald C. Trent and to let his family know we came to thank him and them for the Sacrifice from a different conflict. SGT Trent's sister, Harriett, Willis to her friends, who was nine at the time of his passing, and his brother Reginald came to find peace in their time and close a door. Tomorrow another thread will be woven into the fabric of a place the Patriot Guard Riders have come to hold dear, Arlington National Cemetery. As Brad Winchester said in December of last year, we come to pay our respects.
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There are few words that console, and none that replace. I offer " It is my Honor " |
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ultraclassic  Posts: 2259 Proctor, WV

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| 10 Oct 2007 2:15 PM |
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A very honorable mission yesterday, honoring the service and sacrifice of Sgt Trent. A fitting tribute by PGR members, including 5 from West Virginia and two from Youngstown, OH, who travelled to pay their respects to Donald and his family.
Having had the opportunity to speak to Donald's sister, Harriet, at the conclusion of graveside services, this just reinforces my knowledge that what we are doing IS the right thing to do, no matter how much time passes.
Excellent job Kevin and the rest of the ANC team. As I stated, if we can be of assistance in future missions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Welcome Home Donald! May you now find eternal rest and your family find peace in knowing you have returned to your Homeland. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Respects, Joe |
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge West Virginia State Captain UOV HOG Chapter RM1 USCG 1969-78 (304) 455-4036 - Home (304) 588-1278 - Cell www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973: LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164) LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567) AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr. AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr. AT2 John F. Harrison AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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rockk  Posts: 15 annapolis, md
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| 11 Oct 2007 1:18 PM |
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After 57 years the family of Sgt. Donald C. Trent, USA, Crab Orchard, WV, were finally able to bring him home to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. To Sgt. Trent we would like to give our thanks and gratitude for your sacrifice and welcome you home. Although it took some time, you were never forgotten and always close to the heart of a grateful nation.
We thank your family for allowing us to stand for you showing our sincere respect. It was an honor to take part in the celebration of your life.
To all of the Patriot Guard who came from many states to honor this man and his family, it was an honor to stand with you. Thanks to the riders from West Virginia who rode to stand in honor and entrusted the continuation of services to our care. We would not be able to do anything without you. And finally to the Patriot Guard who could not make it but took a moment out of your day to honor this hero. This organization would not be what it is today without you.
Thank you.
rockk PGR Maryland/Virginia/ANC
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