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Subject: Lt Col. George Julius France, WWII Veteran/NG, New Orleans, LA, 17 MAY 08

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Khazarian User is Offline
Posts: 6




05 May 2008 9:05 AM Alert 
Standing by in New Orleans.
United States 3

"Freedom Through Vigilance"
USAFSS SouthEast Asia 1959-1966
"The Silent Warriors"
10man User is Offline
Posts: 627
Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.




05 May 2008 8:12 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family & friends of WWII VET LT COL. GEORGE JULIUS FRANCE. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & all the rest of the Family. Thank you for your selfless service to our Great Nation. May the arms of our Lord God Almighty above be wide open for you and your family & friends. God Bless












Patrick "10MAN" Wegner
IM3 USN 1995-1999
http://www.myspace.com/pgraka10man
Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline
Posts: 1109
Conroe,Texas




06 May 2008 9:36 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LtCol. George Julius France,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.

SonnyDude User is Offline
Posts: 131
Tunica , Louisiana




06 May 2008 3:17 PM Alert 
My Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends ............
Thank You for your service to our country and our freedoms Lt Col. George Julius France.........
R.I.P.Lt Col. George Julius France<________________________________________>



Standing by in Tunica , Louisiana pending availability ...........

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Proud Member - Bikers For Christ
harly69g User is Offline
Posts: 6535
KY. State Captain
Forum Moderator




06 May 2008 3:43 PM Alert 
UPDATE: Itinerary Posted.

In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07

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acratliff User is Offline
Posts: 1602
Charleston, SC




06 May 2008 8:49 PM Alert 
Thank you for your service Lt. Col. George Julius France. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends.
TMR User is Offline
Posts: 2382
Willow Springs IL




06 May 2008 9:14 PM Alert 
Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. France, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
Pepper_guy User is Offline
Posts: 4601
Lacey, WA




07 May 2008 3:02 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Col. Julius France, Louisiana National Guard Retired / WWII Veteran / District Fire Chief Retired. Col. France, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.


wvhusker User is Offline
Posts: 4148
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C




09 May 2008 11:44 AM Alert 
LTC France,

Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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

coastiegirl04 User is Offline
Posts: 15
HOUMA LA




09 May 2008 10:42 PM Alert 

thank you Lt Col. George Julius France for your servce. i salute you for all you have done.

The Best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
- Helen Keller
PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
Posts: 7552
Bonita Springs, FL

Ride Captain





10 May 2008 12:01 AM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.

Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.

Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org

Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh



Standing the Flagline 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.

~Ayn Rand
jrgauthreaux User is Offline
Posts: 1
Baton Rouge, LA




14 May 2008 5:18 AM Alert 
Anyone planning on riding down from Baton Rouge? Let me know...
beechers User is Offline
Posts: 273
Orlando, FL




14 May 2008 8:47 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Lt. Col. George Julius France, WWII Veteran/NG. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. France, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.

__________________________________________________________________________


Paul (Wheel’er)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 – 1971



To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.

"Wookie" User is Offline
Posts: 963
Olympia, WA




14 May 2008 1:05 PM Alert 
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt Col. George Julius France!
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!

Respectfully,

John"Wookie"Enoch
suerides2 User is Offline
Posts: 1




14 May 2008 4:13 PM Alert 
Hey Pat (Lt Col George France), John and I will be riding up from P'cola to be with you. I wish you could make this final ride on the back of a Harley. You will be loved and missed by all that knew you. Thank you for fighting for our country. Thanks for all my christmas decoration you made me over the years, I will always cherish them. Bye Pat I love you. Love Sue and John
Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline
Posts: 1109
Conroe,Texas




16 May 2008 10:21 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt.Col. George Julius France,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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