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Slowhand

Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain

17 Sep 2007 4:51 AM	Alert
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 because of fear or misplaced loyalty. 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

Russ "Slowhand"

db4175

Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington

17 Sep 2007 8:21 AM	Alert
I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of SGT Angel II. Your service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May your family find strength and peace in Gods Grace. May you rest in peace.

Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all. Don Berry SFC (Retired) US Army 1964 - 1986 Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973 Freemasons Riding Club Patriot Guard Rider Washington Patriot Guard “Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”

fyrefighter814 User is Offline

Posts: 95
Fairmont, WV

17 Sep 2007 9:53 AM	Alert
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Jeffrey Scott Angel, II. In this case, his name most certainly fits, as he is now an angel, looking down from above, on those whom for he gave his life to protect. We are grateful for his service, and his sacrifice, as well as for the sacrice of his loved ones. You are in our hearts. Rest in Pease Sgt. Angel. Barry Bledsoe Patriot Guard, RC Fairmont, WV 304-692-6900

Barry Bledsoe Ride Captain Fairmont, WV 304-692-6900

Chitown

Posts: 857
Leawood, KS

17 Sep 2007 9:56 AM	Alert
I'm saddened to hear that we've lost another brave American Soldier. Sgt. Angel, you are a selfless hero. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Jeffrey, your mission is complete. I thank you for helping to preserve freedom and our way of life. To the family, I mourn your lose and pray for your welfare.

'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.

TMR

Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL

17 Sep 2007 1:03 PM	Alert
Straight to heaven.... "There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend". Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt Angel, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine. 'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.' Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR

wvhusker

Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C

17 Sep 2007 1:11 PM	Alert
SGT Angel II, 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. WVHusker Tom & Kelly Ashland, KY NE KY R/C US Army, 1988 - 1998 Operations Desert Shield/Storm

"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

mattsmom

Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland

17 Sep 2007 2:16 PM	Alert
Sgt Angel, II, you are appreciated for your willingness to stand for the freedoms of others. I know you are walking now with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you, in the loving presence of our Lord. Rest easy now, Jeffrey....you will not be forgotten.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom

satyr

Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC

17 Sep 2007 6:32 PM	Alert
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Jeffrey Scott Angel II. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Jeffrey. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.

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" Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"

ultraclassic User is Offline

Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV

17 Sep 2007 7:26 PM	Alert
Contact has been made with the WV CAO assigned to Scott's family. He has indicated that the EARLIEST Scott could be returned to West Virginia is FRIDAY, September 21. We will be attempting to get definitive information as to the ETA at Yeager Airport so as to provide the escort requested by Scott's family. Please continue monitoring this thread for updated information on this entire mission. Bob (T-Bone) Smith will be RC the escort from the Airport and Jack Kalmar will RC the Mission of Honor. Watch for updates here from both of these gentlemen. Thank you for your patience and support. Respects, Joe

"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)

Settle4it

Posts: 2
Corpus Christi, Tx

18 Sep 2007 6:16 AM	Alert
You mission is done, Air Assault. May the family and friends take faith in knowing GOD loves our soldiers too. Tim "BULLDAWG" Settle 1978-1999 US Army, Air Cav

Jimodell

Posts: 1

18 Sep 2007 11:11 AM	Alert
SGT. Angel, Thank you for your unselfish service. You helped ensure our freedom and liberties and we as a nation will always be in your debt. Your watch is now our watch. May we be as sincere and dedicated in our duties as you were in yours. Fair winds shipmate, until we meet again! Jim O'Dell ADCS (AW/NAC) RET. Leivasy, WV

WiccaLuna

Posts: 1

18 Sep 2007 4:35 PM	Alert
Blessed be the family and the fallen. We are with you in spirit, Scott. We are forever thankful for your service and sacrifice. To Megan, Sophia and all of Scott's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May you rest easier knowing that he will forever be with you. ACraig

jrkalmar

Posts: 24
Mt. Lookout, WV

18 Sep 2007 8:29 PM	Alert
****FINAL MISSION PLAN SGT JEFFERY SCOTT ANGEL ********** RIDE CAPTAINS Jack R. Kalmar - 304-872-1561 Bob(T-Bone) Smith -304-542-3294 19SEP07 - ESCORT There have been many, many changes in the transport plans for the return of Sgt Angel to this area. The current is ground transport from Dover to Gauley Bridge. We will meet the hearse at the WalMart on US 19. It is located at mile marker 16.0. Staging time is 12:30. Stay tuned! 20SEP07 - WAKE Staging will be at the old Shop n Save just off US 60 on SR 39 heading north. There is a big parking lot beside this empty building. We stage at 1:45PM. KSU at 2:30PM to escort Sgt Angel to Valley High School in Smithers, WV. We will break for a couple of hours and reform at 5:30PM for the flag line. Wake is 6:00 - 8:00PM then escort back to Gauley Bridge. 21SEP07 - FUNERAL Staging will again be at the old Shop n Save at 9:00 AM. Flag line forms at 10:30AM We will escort Sgt Angel to his final resting place in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Ansted, WV PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR MISSION IS TO STAND TALL, SILENT, WITH HONOR AND RESPECT FOR THIS SOLDIER AND HIS FAMILY. All bike groups are welcome to ride with us. RIDE SAFE. Jack Jack R. Kalmar - RC

"Mixster"

Posts: 640
Williamsport, PA 17701

19 Sep 2007 9:09 AM	Alert
Rest in peace, Sgt. Jeffrey Scott Angel II. Thank you for your service. May the Holy Spirit comfort your family & friends in their time of grief. Your's was the ultimate sacrifice, never to be forgotten by those who love Freedom & Liberty. Your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. "To a friend’s house, the road is never long!" Standing by in Williamsport

Mickey Finn >Mixster< PA Reg. 3, Sr. RC

deltoid79

Posts: 3905
Tumoroid

19 Sep 2007 2:39 PM	Alert
my condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Angel. I pray for peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

Mike,,, I LOVE BEING A BIKER..... myspace.com/vicrider05 Spc Tyler Bland 82'nd AB

treygoose

Posts: 0

19 Sep 2007 4:33 PM	Alert
Jack Kalmar and I escorted the SGT Angel's hearse to Pennington Funeral Home. Gauley Bridge today. I hope more of you can find a way to help us out tomorrow. Thanks Jack for keeping this part of the Honor from failing. Persistence and determination you do have.

ultraclassic User is Offline

Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV

20 Sep 2007 5:14 AM	Alert
My sincere appreciation to both Bob and Jack for helping meet the family's wishes that Scott be given a Hero's Welcome Home, as he deserved. My apologies for not being able to be there also. I will make every effort to attend visitation services today, albeit in a cage. Let's go West Virginia! We must support ALL families in general and one of our own in particular. If you're only able to attend one portion of today's mission, please make every effort to do so. Respects, Joe

"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)

Pegleg

Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca

20 Sep 2007 2:28 PM	Alert
My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Jeffrey Scott Angel II You served our Country and for that, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!! May you forever Rest in Peace. SEMPER-FI Pegleg

windsinger User is Offline

Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio

21 Sep 2007 6:23 AM	Alert
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. JEFFREY SCOTT ANGEL II.

"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 "SEMPER PARATUS" USCG

ultraclassic User is Offline

Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV

21 Sep 2007 6:37 AM	Alert
Arrived home safely around 2115 last evening. Sorry for not posting sooner. Unfortunately, PGR participation in this most honorable escort and visitation leaves a lot to be desired, in my eyes, BUT, the participation, support and patriotism shown by the Valley High School cheerleaders, football players, coach and area residents as THEY stood the flag line was absolutely awesome! My hat is off to the residents of Smithers, WV and surrounding communities for the values and pride you instill in your children. Patriotism and support for our troops is alive and well in South Central West Virginia!!! Thank you all! Thank you, also, to Jack, Bob, Ron and Paul for taking time out of your days to stand in silent tribute to another West Virginia Hero. My sincere apologies for having to leave the line early and for being absent today. Scott...the love for you was very evident to me as I watched members of the community arrive to pay their respects. Rest assured, you have left your mark in this world and will never be forgotten. God Speed son. Photos will be submitted for posting shortly. Respects, Joe

"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)

jrkalmar

Posts: 24
Mt. Lookout, WV

21 Sep 2007 4:07 PM	Alert
****************Mission Complete*************************** SGT Jeffery Scott Angel II was laid to rest today on a beautiful hilltop cemetary near Ansted, WV, not far from his hometown of Gauley Bridge. The response from the community was overwhelming.

jrkalmar

Posts: 24
Mt. Lookout, WV

21 Sep 2007 6:10 PM	Alert
*************MISSION COMPLETE**************** SGT Jeffery Scott Angel II was laid to rest today in a beautiful hilltop cemetary near Ansted, WV, very close to his home at Gauley Bridge. The response from the local community has been overwhelming. The mission began on Wednesday, 09/19/07, as SGT Angel was being returned via ground transport. Two PGR riders were able to join and provide escort on the final leg of the journey to Gauley Bridge. Many local well wishers were on hand. A local military honor guard was present to assist. On Thursday, the PGR provided escort from Gauley Bridge(Pennington Funeral Home) to Smithers, WV(Valley High School) for a scheduled 6:00 -8:00PM viewing. Since the PGR numbers were a little small(5 members), we ask the school for volunteer help. Immediately the varsity cheerleading squad changed into game uniforms and were ready for the flagline to form. As soon as football practice ended and the guys had time to shower, they donned their game jerseys and joined the line also. The limit to our numbers were the number of flags we could find. By 4:30 the parking lot was filling up and large numbers of people standing around, so they decided to start the viewing. Our flag line was up as hundreds and hundreds of friends and neighbors filed by. This continued until 8:30PM when Mrs. Angel called a halt to the vewing. At one point during the viewing I overheard a cell phone conversation of a young man giving directions to a friend on how to find us. He said, " Just come on down 60. You can't miss it. They got flags all over the place." The evening ended with an escort back to Gauley Bridge and a cold, dark ride home. On Friday, the flag line was again in place at the Pennington Funeral Home, again with the assistance of the Valley High School cheerleaders. As the night before, the outpourong of respect from the community filled the small chapel to more than double it's capacity as a grateful community said goodbye to one of it's favorite sons. The final flag line was set at the entrance to the Restlawn Memorial Cemetary and we listened and watched as the bagpipes played "Amazing Grace", the honor Guard fired three volleys, the lone bugler played "Taps", and the flag was slowly and carefully folded and presented to the widow. Thank you again PGR for your attendence and help. A special heartfelt thanks to the Valley cheerleaders, Katie, Haley, Emily, and Sarah; to the football players, Travis, Cameron, Austin, Jack, and Jamie; to the firefighters, Michael and Tony. Bob"T-Bone" Smith - "You made it go, my friend." "May your rest be peaceful, Scott. A grateful nation thanks you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. God speed." Respectfully, Jack R. Kalmar - RC

jayhill

Posts: 803
Centennial Colorado

30 Sep 2007 2:14 PM	Alert
The are photos in the \West Virginia\Sgt Jeffrey Scott Angel II, Gauley Bridge, Sep 19-21 2007\ folder.

American by Birth. Free by the Sacrifice of Others.

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