lwentling 
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this fine soldier. May your family find peace in knowing you will never be forgotten and are honored by so many........Thank you Sgt. Williams for your service and sacrifices to our great country. HooaH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 17 May 2008 8:19 PM |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 3961
Parma, Ohio
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| 17 May 2008 8:20 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of SGT Richard Williams. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in peace SGT Ricky Williams. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 18 May 2008 12:25 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt Richard (Ricky) Williams! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand here in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Annette
Posts: 321
Davenport, Ia
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| 18 May 2008 2:56 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard (Ricky) Williams. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
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| 18 May 2008 6:17 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Richard Williams. 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.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
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.
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T-Bone
Posts: 2044
Georgia
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| 18 May 2008 6:31 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Richard Williams of Moundsville, WV, United States Army Veteran, and American Hero. We can't Thank you enough Sgt. Williams, for the two tours you served in Iraq, and for your voluntary service to our Country and the effort to preserve our Freedom and way of life. Rest at East Soldier, the road ahead is clear, no helments needed, you can cruise on home now. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3959
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 18 May 2008 7:00 AM |
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God Bless Sgt Richard (Ricky) Williams, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Calling Fox
Posts: 769
Emerson, IA
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| 18 May 2008 8:45 AM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Jim Kearney Jr
Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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papajonohio
Posts: 1181
Swanton, Ohio
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| 18 May 2008 8:46 AM |
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I wish to express my condolences and my great admiration and thanks for the character that is embodied in a person who is willing to serve our country and dedicate a precious portion of their life to freedom. Ricky has left a mark on our world and in our hearts. He will truly be missed.
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
Helen Keller
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kelleyfishing
Posts: 158
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| 18 May 2008 12:53 PM |
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We wish to express or condolence and gratitude to the family and friends of Sgt Williams.
Sgt Williams we thank you for your service to our great country
Sgt Williams stand down sir your work here is finished. May you rest in the arms of God through out eternity. |
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9th Inf Div Dong Tam Mekong Delta 1967-68
"B"Btry 4/60th Arty (Dusters) Central Highlands
Arty Hill Pleiku, Weight Davis, Shuller FSB's
ALR Post 27 Apache Junction Az
PGR Rider Az
Hate like acid, damages the vessel in which it is stored,
and the object on which it is poured
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ultraclassic
Posts: 1873
Proctor, WV
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| 18 May 2008 1:23 PM |
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On-line condolences may be posted and video tribute to Sgt Williams at http://www.altmeyer.com/_mgxroot/page_10863.php?id=543385.
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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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1287
Warner Robins, GA
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| 18 May 2008 1:51 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Williams family and friends in the loss of Richard. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Richard served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
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fyrefighter814
Posts: 54
Fairmont, WV
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| 18 May 2008 4:23 PM |
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Thank you Ricky for your service. Thank you, the family of Ricky for YOUR sacrifice, as you allowed him to leave you to serve his country and protect our freedoms. Our family sends our heartfelt condolences for your unexpected loss. May God be with you and give you comfort now and in the future.
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sandra63
Posts: 509
Huntsville, Al
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| 18 May 2008 4:38 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for the family. GOD BLESS YOU. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5215
Lacey, WA
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| 18 May 2008 6:59 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Richard "Ricky" Williams, U.S. Army / Active Duty / OIF Veteran. Sgt. Williams, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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acratliff
Posts: 2053
Charleston, SC
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| 18 May 2008 7:20 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Sgt. Richard "Ricky" Williams. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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oldhead
Posts: 177
New Castle, Pa.
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| 18 May 2008 8:56 PM |
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We extend our condolences to the family of Sgt. Richard Williams. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We honor the service that Richard was willing to give to his country.
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The most precious commodity with which the Army deals is the individual soldier who is the heart and soul of our combat forces.
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catbrooks
Posts: 1566
Lake Mary, FL
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| 19 May 2008 6:44 AM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
Sgt. Richard Williams, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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Cat
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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milktoast
Posts: 2209
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 19 May 2008 9:39 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt Ricky Williams. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifices. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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satyr
Posts: 3686
Raleigh, NC
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| 19 May 2008 10:32 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Richard "Ricky" Williams. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Ricky. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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deaconbiker
Posts: 118
Charleston, WV
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| 19 May 2008 4:21 PM |
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| I would like to pass along my thoughts and prayers to the family of Sgt Ricky Williams. I am most grateful for his service to our country. May God grant an extra measure of strength and comfort to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. |
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 679
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 20 May 2008 3:56 AM |
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My most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of HERO Ricky Williams. May he rest for eternity in GODS HALL OF HEROS.
GOD speed, BRAVE WARRIOR, and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for standing for us. You are a true AMERICAN HERO.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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Chitown
Posts: 517
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| 20 May 2008 11:03 AM |
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Sgt Ricky Williams,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Richard's family and friends. I grieve for your loss. |
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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
ALR 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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Bernie
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Moundsville,WEST "BY GOD" VIRGINIA
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| 20 May 2008 12:08 PM |
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Joe,
Home safe and sound.1315. ( I know, it was in my backyard ). God, look after SGT Williams, he is in your arms now.
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