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1armymom 
Posts: 999
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
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| 20 Jun 2008 4:43 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of PO1 Ross L. Toles III,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
PO1 Toles,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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Tucker
Posts: 164
Waterford, Mi
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| 20 Jun 2008 6:01 PM |
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| To the family of PO1 Ross L. Toles III. Please accept my gratitude for the sacrifice made in the defense of our country. His death will be felt by those who knew him and by those who honor him. |
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It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived. -- George S. Patton, Jr
U.S. Army 70-72
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Calling Fox
Posts: 888
Emerson, IA
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:17 PM |
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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
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:19 PM |
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| I convey heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of PO1 Ross L. Toles III and my sincere appreciation of his service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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harleyriderone
Posts: 204
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 21 Jun 2008 7:44 PM |
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This one has hit me pretty close to home. Ross Toles III is my nieces cousin. Though I have not met him, it still proves very few American lives haven't been touched by this fight against terrorism. Word we have received is that Ross will be returned home on Tuesday with"tentative" Thursday services....all UNCONFIRMED at this point. I hope to attend this potential mission due to the nature of the family connection. I'm sure if it does become a mission the many R/C's in Oakland Co. area will have things in order.
Heavy hearted condolences to all of Ross' family, his friends and his comrades. May God in his mercy provide the means for them all to make it through this terrible time.
Ross: Rest in peace. You have given ALL and you will never be forgotten.
Standing by for mission details.
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Al & Dolly Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of our Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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freedomusa
Posts: 5
Michigan
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:31 PM |
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| April Toles the wife of Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles asked me to post a sincere thank you for all your thoughts and prayers you have given. April has been reading this forum and your posts of love and caring has helped her in this time difficulty. She wanted to thank you now for being at her husband funeral to give honor and the support. |
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SeabeeMom226
Posts: 6
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| 21 Jun 2008 9:59 PM |
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In memory of CM1 Ross L. Toles, USN
U.S. Navy Seabee Prayer
Lord, stand beside the men who build, and give them courage, strength and skill.
O grant them the peace of heart and mind, and comfort loved ones left behind.
Lord, hear our prayer for all Seabees, where’er they be on land or sea.
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freedomusa
Posts: 5
Michigan
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| 22 Jun 2008 12:08 AM |
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On behalf of April Toles, the family, friends and myself, I want to thank you for your kind posts. We find this most helpful in dealing with this time in our lives. Ross "Bulldog" with other brothers, sisters and I have in the past done missions for the PGR. I always said to myself that I hope I never have to be on the other side, well the day has come for it to happen. The one thing I know is that the Patriot Guard Riders are going to be there for me now. Apirl, the family, the brothers and sisters are also glad to now you will be there for them now. I am looking forward to shaking your hands on thursday.
God Bless, Ride safe.
Freedom
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cagerbob
Posts: 6414
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 22 Jun 2008 3:53 AM |
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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: 6414
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 22 Jun 2008 3:54 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of PO1 Ross L. Toles III. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace PO1 Ross Toles III, an American hero. |
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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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Ginny-LTBF
Posts: 182
Brighton, MI
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:44 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of PO1 Ross L. Toles III. Thank you Ross for your dedication to serve and for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. Your service record speaks volumes of your character and commitment. I owe you and your family a debt that can never be repaid. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time and beyond. I can only promise that you will never be forgotten. Thank you for my freedom. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Jun 2008 6:49 AM |
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PO1 Toles III,
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
Sr. 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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Jer's
Posts: 121
White Lake, Mi.
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| 22 Jun 2008 11:50 AM |
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| Very sorry to hear this, as it's so close to home. May the Lord grant the this family and friends the peace and strength to deal with the days ahead. I would be proud to stand for this hero. |
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Jer's
US Navy Veteran
USS Daniel A. Joy DE 585
Pax River NATC
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
1960-1966
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coyote
Posts: 92
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| 22 Jun 2008 3:14 PM |
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| my condolences to the family and friends of PO1 Ross L. Toles III . standing by in saginaw. |
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auctionchase
Posts: 189
Fountain Inn, SC
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| 22 Jun 2008 4:25 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends PO1 Ross Toles III. Thank you for your service, bravery and sacrifice for our country. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". |
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Tony & Lori Peoria
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1445
Warner Robins, GA Ride Captain Southwest Region
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| 23 Jun 2008 4:54 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Toles family and friends in the loss of Ross. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Ross 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
Psalms 37:5
I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?
Douglas MacArthur
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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 Jun 2008 7:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PO1 Ross L. Toles III. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Ross.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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Falcon20
Posts: 50
Ann Arbor, MI
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| 23 Jun 2008 10:48 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of PO1 Toles. It will be my honor to have you on board tomorrow on your final flight home to Flint. Thank you so much for your sacrifice and service.
~TB
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harleyriderone
Posts: 204
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 23 Jun 2008 11:09 AM |
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Falcon20 (TB)
How good to know you will provide Ross' final flight home.
Fly safe brother!
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Al & Dolly Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of our Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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mattsmom
Posts: 1503
North Beach, Maryland
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| 23 Jun 2008 6:53 PM |
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| You are so truly appreciated PO1 Toles, III. You stand now a hero at heaven's gates, along with all our fallen warriors who have gone before you. Rest easy now, Ross, and know that you will never be forgotten here. |
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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 |
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 24 Jun 2008 10:37 AM |
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| My sympathy and condolences to the family and friends in your time of sorrow, and to PO1 Ross L. Toles III, my grattitude for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are an American Hero and you will not be forgotten, Rest In Peace. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 24 Jun 2008 5:02 PM |
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| Petty Officer 1st Class Ross L. Toles 111, Thank You for defending this great Nation, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the Family and friends. You Are a True American HERO!
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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freedomusa
Posts: 5
Michigan
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| 24 Jun 2008 9:08 PM |
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LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Jennifer Granholm has ordered flags to be lowered Thursday in honor of a Michigan sailor who died in Afghanistan while on active duty.
Navy Petty Officer Ross Toles III of Davison died June 18 of wounds suffered in a rocket attack in northern Paktika province. http://www.clickondetroit.com:80/news/16698137/detail.html
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CPTJAM
Posts: 106
Lowell, MI
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| 25 Jun 2008 6:51 AM |
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| To the family and friends of PO1 Ross L. Toles III, you have our deepest condolences. I cannot attend, but know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. Bulldog, thank you for defending our freedom in this Global war on terror. You have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free. God Bless. CPTJAM |
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"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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reelmccoy
Posts: 66
Lansing, Michigan
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| 25 Jun 2008 8:05 AM |
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Thank you,
Ross “Bud” L. Toles III
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bud, his family and friends. May God help comfort you as he holds your son in his loving arms. He has made a great sacrifice for us all so we can go on about our every day living here in the land of the free. Thank you, Bud for providing such a special gift to us all, OUR FREEDOM.
My heart aches just as it did when we lost our son (Greg) on 11-09-06. Although I never met Bud
I am proud to call him son.
Thank you and God bless you Bud.
Proud parents of SSG Gregory William Guy McCoy 410th MP Co
KIA 11-09-06 Baghdad, Iraq
Tim and Chris
NEVER FORGET those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who have fought, and those who continue to fight for OUR FREEDOM.
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