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beechers 
Posts: 343
Orlando, FL
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| 21 Mar 2008 9:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Brian Leslie Clemons, Navy Veteran. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Clemons, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.
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Paul (Wheeler)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 – 1971
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To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 1567
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Mar 2008 10:36 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian Leslie Clemons, 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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Starbike
Posts: 868
Proud Florida PGR Member, Medic, Mentor, and Ride Captain from Groveland, Florida
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| 21 Mar 2008 10:39 PM |
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My sincere gratitude for the military service of U.S. Navy Veteran Brian L. Clemons---May You Forever Rest In Peace Sir.
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Clemons---May God Bless You All.
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Riding In Memory Of My Parents---1st. Lt. Elizabeth L. Hanifin and 1st. Lt. Robert W. Hanifin
PGR member along with both of my brothers:
Sgt. Robert C. Hanifin USAF 64-68 and Patriot Guard Rider
Sgt. David P. Hanifin USAF 70-74 and WV PGR Ride Captain
Standing the flagline in memory of FL PGR SRC Jack "jackloc" Loken, Jr.
And GA PGR SRC Mike "deltoid" Bland |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1205
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 22 Mar 2008 4:35 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Brian Clemons. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through these difficult days.
Bear, a grateful America thanks you for your service in the Gulf War and in Panama. You will never be forgotten.
May you forever rest in peace...
Please give jacklok and Deltoid a hug from me when you get to the other side. Follow them my Brother, they'll have the best roads picked out. |
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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Mar 2008 4:53 AM |
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Mr. Clemons,
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
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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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TrackJack
Posts: 176
Winter Springs, Florida
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| 22 Mar 2008 7:51 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brian Leslie Clemons. Thank you Brian Leslie Clemons for making my freedom possible. You have made America the greatest country on earth. May you rest in everlasting peace. You will not be forgotten. Godspeed.... |
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine
Lee Heavener
Ride Captain
321-279-9563
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Billboy
Posts: 930
Webster, Fl.
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| 22 Mar 2008 10:47 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of, Brian Leslie Clemons, A Navy Veteran You will be missed but not forgotten, Well job done, May you rest in Peace, God be with you.
Bill Snelson ( Billboy)
US Army Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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always
Posts: 9
Destin, Florida
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| 22 Mar 2008 12:15 PM |
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Bear & Family
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 22 Mar 2008 6:42 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. 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. But please 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. 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 present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and 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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Twowheeler
Posts: 322
Florida PGR Mentor Largo, FL
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| 22 Mar 2008 8:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian Clemons. Thank you, Brian, for your service to our nation.
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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 22 Mar 2008 8:50 PM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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Zabri74
Posts: 122
Miami, FL
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| 23 Mar 2008 6:44 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Leslie Clemons "Bear". Thank you for your service "Bear", you will never be forgotten. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2718
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 23 Mar 2008 6:53 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Brian Leslie Clemons, U.S. Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Brian Leslie Clemons, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Brian Leslie Clemons, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
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 serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 23 Mar 2008 2:45 PM |
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Thank you Brian Leslie Clemons 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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New Mexico
Posts: 1558
Temple City, California 91780
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| 23 Mar 2008 2:49 PM |
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To the family and friends of Brian Lleslie Clemons I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Veteran I salute you Brian and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
One Nation Under God
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
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dwj
Posts: 518
" DJ "
Danny Jordan
Camino, CA.
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| 23 Mar 2008 4:53 PM |
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| Brian Leslie Clemons Navy Veteran Gulf/Panama, our heartfelt condolences go to your family and friends. Your Brothers-in-Arms, who have gone before you, are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985
American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119
Area#1 Vice President Northern CA.
Run For The Wall Family.
Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.
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tbone
Posts: 56
spencer, iowa
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| 23 Mar 2008 8:48 PM |
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| Our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Brian "Bear" Clemons. Thank you, Bear, for your service and sacrifices. Rest in peace, brother. |
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Proud PGR member, ALR member
& American Legion Post 241
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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Jasper54
Posts: 6309
Columbus, Ohio
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| 23 Mar 2008 10:04 PM |
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My prayers and sympathies go out to the family of US Navy Veteran of the Gulf War and Operation Just Cause in Panama, Brian Leslie Clemons. May your faith in Jeus sustain you, bringing you comort today, courage for tomorrow and hope in your hearts always. |
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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
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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DOUBLETAP
Posts: 66
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| 24 Mar 2008 8:40 AM |
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| My family sends its deepest condolences to the family,friends of { BRIAN LESLIE CLEMONS} I salute you and thank you for your service. DOUBLETAP!!!! |
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always
Posts: 9
Destin, Florida
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:39 PM |
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Your kind words and ride planning soothe our hearts. Our family is so very grateful to you, Patriot Guard Riders!!!
Brian "Bear" Leslie Clemons:
Bear was born in San Diego but moved around quite a bit while growing up a "military brat." He spent formative years in Millington, TN, Jacksonville, FL and Miami. He lived most of his adult life in Miami. Recently, he had moved to Tampa to receive top-knotch healthcare and to be close to his youngest child.
Bear followed both his grandfathers and his father in the Navy tradition. His paternal grandfather is Master Chief Clemons--retired after 43 years active duty. Bear adored all his grandparents but often told me his Granddad (Clemons) was the greatest man he knew. Mr. & Mrs. Clemons and the "Clemons Clan" will attend the Wednesday service. Bear will rest close to his maternal Grandfather (Navy) and Grandmother Barnes at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
After his Navy service, Bear's dad worked for the FAA until his recent retirement. Bear's mother is a bank V.P.
After his time in Navy service, Bear briefly owned a Harley-building shop, then spent years as a service manager for Dodge, Crystler and Jeep. He and his dad had been working on cars and boats since Bear was a cub; so, he was very good at the auto service business. In 1999, he started becoming very ill and had been disabled with a number of serious ailments since then, receiving great care at the VA in Miami.
Bear and I met at the Miami VAMC; I was also disabled at the time. I had "disappointed" my step-dad, Navy CWO-4
(retired) John R. Knight, by joining the Army. Now, I'm back to work teaching school (alternative kids!!) and following a long-line of hard-working Americans--teachers, lawyers, businessmen, farmers, a counselor (every family needs at least ONE), a judge (ditto!), . . . ALL of us contributors. My uncle Stuart
Brown was a Marine LT in Vietnam; he has been practicing law in
my hometown (Macon, GA) for many years.
So, as you see, both our families are dedicated to the service of this country in the military and as civilians.
Most of Bear's and my friends from Miami are vets. When we recently parted (staying close friends) and Bear moved to Tampa, he found a wonderful group of folks to ride with, comprised of--you guessed it--even more vets: the Cigar City H.O.G. chapter.
Now it is my son (whom Bear claimed as his very own) who stands tall as a CPT in the Air Force. We painfully laughed remembering the ribbing that Bear and he gave each other constantly about their respective branches of service ---- most of it not repeatable in polite company.
Finally, everyone at our church-home in Miami has also been wonderful. Our church is celebrating Bear's life with a special service next Sunday evening. He is deeply loved by everyone at St. John's UMC, Miami Beach, where Bear was baptized in 2004.
So, on Bear's behalf, permit me to gush as I guarantee to you that every word you say or think on Bear's and our collective family's behalf is honestly appreciated. Most of all, we appreciate your prayers.
God bless you for your support of Bear Clemons, every service member and every veteran!!!!
/Georgia.
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Wayne18
Posts: 601
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
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| 24 Mar 2008 6:52 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S.Navy Veteran Brian Leslie Clemons. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
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flag_dave
Posts: 98
Tavares, FL 32778
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| 25 Mar 2008 6:58 PM |
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| To Brian's family: You are in my thoughts. May God grant you the peace only He can, in this time of grief and great loss.
To Brian: Thank you for all you have done, and all you are. I know you are riding the golden Harley in Heaven, so enjoy it.
And finally to all: I am sorry I can not attend and pay my respects for this great hero. I am currently out of work with a broken wrist and unable to ride my bike since I can't squeeze the clutch. I also have no other working vehicle. Please know I will take a moment of silence to show my respects from home. |
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flag_dave
Posts: 98
Tavares, FL 32778
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| 25 Mar 2008 8:42 PM |
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| Again to the family of "Bear" : I just read your last post. I thank you all for your service to our great nation, and I thank you as I thank ALL Vets for my freedoms and rights. Thank you for the insights into "Bear's" life. He seems like agreat man as well as a great hero. As the rest the "Clemons Clan" past, and present are also heros. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers |
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Red-C
Posts: 146
Kennedy Space Center,Merritt Island Fl
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| 26 Mar 2008 6:42 AM |
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THANK YOU BEAR, "YOU" are a true HERO. May God Bless your family an friends.
You may now rest in peace, an know my Son & Daughter have your watch.
It will be my HONER to stand for you,,, GO NAVY..... |
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Mr Randy,,, AKA Red-c
Army, 68-70
Nam Vet-68-69
Fallen Soldier Memorial Guardian
Navy Dad X 2
" Always Forgive, Never Forget "
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Bonz01
Posts: 834
Tampa Bay, Fl
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| 26 Mar 2008 7:26 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of BEAR. I thank him for his service to our great nation. Freedom is not free. May he now rest in peace. God Bless you all,Georgia and son as well. From a former WAC. |
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Wanda "Conley" Frye
SGT US ARMY 1976-1983
Reserves,108th Trng. Brigade, Wilson, N.C. 84-85
Riding in Honor of Marine SSG Franklin O. Frye WWll, H&S BT,5th BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Div. He stands with me.
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