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rmayes311 
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| 30 Apr 2008 4:14 PM |
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First I need to advise the time is the same but service location has changed to:
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
3417 E. MLK Blvd.
Austin, TX 78721
I am the BN Commander for this soldier and he was a fine one. I pray the family will not hesitate to turn to unit because you are still part of our family and stand ready to help in any way. He is going to be greatly missed.
I also want to the Patriot Riders to know I greatly appreciate all that the Patriot Riders have done and are doing - both in the gracious and kind words spoken about SGT Williams but also the other soldiers that during my tenure of command had to lay to rest. Thank you.
Thank you all.
LTC Rick Mayes
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Geezer Glide 2001
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Conroe,Texas
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:20 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Reginald " Reggie " Williams,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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8256
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:54 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran, Our Brother. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Stand down, Reggie, your mission is now complete...we got your six.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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TMR
Posts: 2482
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Apr 2008 8:00 PM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Williams, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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jeremycrosbie
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| 30 Apr 2008 10:30 PM |
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As a very good friend of "Reggie" and a fellow soldier, I have to say thank you to the Freedom Riders and all other members of this board for the kind words and support of "Reggie" and his Family.
"Reggie" was the best of friends, he was always there when you needed to talk or you needed some help. He stood about 6'3" and weighed approx. 260lbs, hence the name Big Will, but it wasn't his size that made him Big it was his heart. He would come up with his thick hands and big smile, you couldn't help but like "Reggie".
We had a lot of good times in which I will never forget, his age of 44 was just a number, "Reggie" was much younger at heart. His wife Demetra was very supportive in everything he did and that's saying a lot because Big Will was always gone doing something, whether it be friends, Army, Work, or just riding his Harley. Big Will was at peace with life! Probably one of the hardest workers I know, he could fix anything, a real handy man.
I could go on and talk forever about Big Will, but he was never one looking for any praise. He would be telling me to shut up already. I look forward to the ceremony and celebration and finally one day getting to reunite with my buddy!
I love you "Reggie", I know that while you are not here that you are not very far away either! Your life and dedication to friends and family have been an inspiration to all. God Speed!
"Crosbie"
SSG, United State Army Reserve
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vander177
Posts: 3028
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2008 5:57 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant and Patriot Guard Riders Member Reginald "Reggie" Williams. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. I thank you for your unselfishness dedication as a PGR member in honoring our nation's heros. 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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carrington
Posts: 175
Austin, Texas
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| 01 May 2008 5:40 PM |
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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The service for Reggie has been changed due to attendance and will be
held at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church - 3417 E. MLK Blvd.
Austin, TX 78721 (512-928-2753).
The time and date remain the same. |
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carrington
Deputy State Ride Captain
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 |
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Cap'nPawkee
Posts: 41
Pflugerville, Texas (Austin)
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| 01 May 2008 6:03 PM |
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Mission: Sgt. Reginald "Reggie' Williams,
44, Army/PGR member Funeral services and cemetery
accompaniment.
Date/Time: Monday, 08 May 2008. Services scheduled to begin
at 10:00 am, with interment at Central
Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen following.
Location: St. James Missionary Baptist Church - 3417 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, TX 78721.
The church is on the right hand side of
the road when heading east, just past Airport
Blvd.
Map:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-88Nw
Staging
Location:
Staging will be at the church..
Staging Time: 8:30am to 9:00
am. We will form our flag line at 9:10
am.
Ride
Conditions: Weather is forecasted to be
Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around
80. Lows in the mid 60s. At the conclusion of the funeral service
we will accompany the procession to the CTSVC in Killeen, approx. 45
miles. If you have big flags, please test
them at highway speeds BEFORE the mission. Please arrive fed and
hydrated and bring your own water.
Ride Captains: Pace
Bonner, cell 512-970-7223, pawkee@texaspgr.org
Asst RC Dick Ward
Please watch your emails or the national PGR thread for possible
changes:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/tpage/2/view/Topic/postid/859457/Default.aspx |
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Pace (Pawkee) Bonner
Pflugerville, TX
Austin Area Patriot Guard Contact Coordinator
Austin Area Patriot Guard Ride Captain
www.patriotguard.org
www.texaspgr.org/lists - Texas Patriot Guard Email Lists
Run For The Wall XX (SR) Road Guard (IT) - www.rftw.org
Riding in memory of: Capt. Sean E. Lyerly | Spc Darrell W. Shipp | Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson | SSG David A. Driggers | CSM Christopher Pomato | Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson | Pvt Clarence Spencer | SFC Allen Mosteiro | LCpl Anthony Aguirre | Pfc. Cory C. Kosters | Sgt. Ryan P. Green | Spc. Lance C. Springer II | Cpl. Mathew LaForest | 1st Lt. Kile G. West | 1st Lt. Cecil W. Biggs, WWII MIA | LnCpl Johnny Strong | Spc. Dustin R. Brisky | PFC Ron Joshua, Jr. | Spc. Daniel E. Gomez | Spc. Eric D. Salinas | Spc. William L. Edwards | Pfc. Travis Schlueter | John H. "Hollywood" D'Emery | Frank A. Elam, WWII | Cpl. William T. Warford lll | Officer David Camden | CMSgt Phillip C. Woellner | 1st Lt. Jeremy E. Ray | Paul Petrofsky, WWII USN | Paul Schumpert | Spc3 William Balusek | Sgt Conrad Alvarez | Wilson Foreman, WWII Army | TSGT James A. Stewart IV | Spc Matthew T. Morris
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who condone evil, but because of those who do nothing about it." -- Albert Einstein
Revival of patriotism is what the Patriot Guard are bringing back to America! |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4051
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 01 May 2008 10:16 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Reginald "Reggie' Williams 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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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 02 May 2008 6:19 AM |
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Brother Reggie,
Thank you for your service to the PGR and for standing for those who fell on the battlefield. We also 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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Samhwk
Posts: 35
Pflugerville, Texas
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| 02 May 2008 9:45 AM |
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| May God be with Reggie and his family during these trying times. You all are in our hearts and prayers. |
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Sam Warren
Patriot Guard Rider
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1120
Olympia, WA
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| 02 May 2008 9:48 AM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family
and Friends of Sgt. Reginald "Reggie' Williams!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and
Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has
served us so faithfully!
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cdcockrell
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| 03 May 2008 10:05 AM |
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| I had the honor of serving as Big Will's platoon leader during our 2004-2005 deployment to Iraq as a heavy engineer battalion. It was a hard deployment for everyone, but Big Will always kept a great attitude through the longest and hardest days. He was a good man and a good Soldier and he will be missed. His family is my thoughts and prayers.
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2008 9:52 PM |
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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 debt that can never be repaid. We 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. I thank you for 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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cat1948
Posts: 418
Alpharetta GA
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| 04 May 2008 4:18 AM |
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My sincerest condolences . My prayers are with you and your family. Stand down Brother - mission done. Thank you for the service.
Sgt. JB - "Cat"
Vietnam - 1968-1970
82nd Airborne
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MirPaw
Posts: 84
Santa Fe, Texas
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| 05 May 2008 12:46 PM |
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Sgt. Reginald Williams, Your brothers in arms are grateful that you were willing to stand the line with us. Your sacrifice will not be in vain. My family and I will forever be grateful to you and your family and friends for your service and sacrifice. Our sincere condolences to all who know and love you, a true hero. The price for another day of freedom, paid in full.
Standing by in Santa Fe, Texas
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Blue Knights
U.S.Army MP 74-77
The line has been drawn in the sand. Step up to it, Don't bury your head in it.
Never Again Shall One Generation Of Veterans Abandon Another.
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acratliff
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Charleston, SC
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| 06 May 2008 8:19 PM |
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| Thank you for your service and support Sgt Reginald "Reggie" Williams. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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