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Jasper54 
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 17 Aug 2008 2:53 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Navy Veteran, William H. "Johnny" Griffin. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one. |
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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.
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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
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;
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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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 17 Aug 2008 3:18 PM |
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To the family and friends of William H. "Johnny" Griffin I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you "Johnny" 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
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7196
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 17 Aug 2008 4:02 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3849
Lexington, NC
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| 18 Aug 2008 10:43 AM |
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William H. "Johnny" Griffin earned my respect and gratitude when he answered the call to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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acratliff
Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 18 Aug 2008 11:02 AM |
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| Thank you for your service Johnny Griffin. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 18 Aug 2008 12:18 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of William H. Griffin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you William for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 18 Aug 2008 3:21 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of William H. “Johnny” Griffin. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Sailor. Your Mission is complete.
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deaconbiker
Posts: 310
Charleston, WV
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| 19 Aug 2008 7:18 PM |
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*** Mission Complete, William H. “Johnny” Griffin, Summersville WV, 19 Aug 2008 ***
We could not have asked for better weather for this mission; the day dawned clear and cool, with no rain in the forecast. Six riders met in Charleston, in order to travel together to the mission. WV-PGR members Joe, Buddy, Keith Mitchell, and Ron Young were joined by two additional guests; Mike Fleck, who works with Buddy and Keith, and our new friend from last week, Rick Hendricks who rode in from Cambridge, OH. We were sorry to hear Rick’s wife Dee was not feeling well enough to make the trip again…best wishes to Dee…we know she was with us in spirit.
We departed shortly after 0900 for a nice ride up Route 60 to Gauley Bridge, where we headed north towards Route 39. This was a very scenic ride along the Gauley River. The group made it into Summersville ten minutes ahead of our planned staging time, and upon arrival, we were greeted by additional PGR team members Terry Powell, Pat ‘n Pat Hanifin, Jack Kalmar, and that Mt. Airy, NC Road Warrior, Don McClusky. We also had a brand new PGR member on his first mission, JD Fagan.
As we were getting the bikes unloaded and our flags assembled, some of the family members began to arrive early. One of those was Pam, Johnny Griffin’s sister. She was so pleased to see the bikes and the PGR presence; she came right over to talk to us. She said her brother loved to ride, and had recently had his Harley repainted. She said that Johnny would be so proud to know we were there for him today…I think he knew.
We also met his two daughters, Missy and April, and they expressed their pleasure in seeing the PGR there to honor their father. We made it very clear, it was our privilege to be there today, to honor their father, and to show our respect for his family.
After introductions and greeting were exchanged, and the Ride Captain “mission brief” was completed, we stood up our flag line on the front porch of the White Funeral Home. Many who came by thanked us for being there.
Right before the service was over, we formed another line between the steps and the hearse. As the casket was carried down the steps, we all rendered a slow salute, and held it until the casket was safely inside, and the door was closed. Members readied their bikes and cages to provide escort from the funeral home to the cemetery. We were led by the Summersville Police Dept…thank you, Officer Aaron Acree, for your assistance.
We formed another flag line at the cemetery for the short service there. After the Veteran’s Flag had been presented to Johnny’s daughters (April and Missy), I presented them with a booklet of condolences posted by PGR members from all across America. The next presentation was the PGR plaque, and that’s when that “special moment” occurred. As I removed the plaque from its packaging and showed it to Missy and April, their eyes filled with tears at the sight of it. These plaques truly are beautiful, and something a family will certainly treasure. I carefully read the inscription to them and when I was finished, they both thanked the PGR for everything we had done for the family today. Their words were spoken from their hearts, and delivered with tears.
Another hero was laid to rest today, and I am proud the PGR was there for him, and his family. May God grant them an extra measure of strength and comfort in the days ahead. |
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Aug 2008 7:49 PM |
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Mr. Griffin,
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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jayhill
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Centennial Colorado
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