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| 24 Aug 2008 7:07 PM |
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New Mexico
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Temple City, California 91780
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| 24 Aug 2008 9:28 PM |
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To the family and friends of Don "Padre" Pender I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you "Padre" and thank you for your dedicated service to the PGR. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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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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Rfor2005
Posts: 530
Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff
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| 25 Aug 2008 2:35 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Don Pender. Thank you for your time and support of the PGR and all service members that you escorted. Now it is your time to be escorted on your final mission. May you rest in peace. I stand in silent prayer alongside of members of the PGR.
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Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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Alazan69
Posts: 3
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| 26 Aug 2008 1:29 AM |
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| May you rest in peace Don it would be my honor to take part in your last ride and show respect and appreciation for the freedoms you help conserve. Thank you. |
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fueler
Posts: 1322
St. Louis, Mo
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| 26 Aug 2008 6:13 PM |
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My prayers go out to the family and freinds of Don. Rest now my brother your mission is thur. We will now stand for you like you stood for others.
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US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
St. Louis, Mo. |
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weewillie
Posts: 26
West Sunbury, Pa
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| 26 Aug 2008 8:17 PM |
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| We met in AZ when I lived there and you were a remarkable and unforgettable person. Rest in Peace Pen. God speed. |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 27 Aug 2008 1:55 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PGR MEMBER DON "PADRE" PENDER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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CoyoteDan
Posts: 58
Scottsdale, AZ
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| 28 Aug 2008 7:43 AM |
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| We are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Padre. Your selfless acts gave peace and solace to many. Our prayers go out to all of Padre's friends and family.
God Bless
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Coyote Dan
Some people are born a free spirit, I was born a Free Guard. |
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dragonladie31
Posts: 298
Wellford, S.C.
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| 29 Aug 2008 7:01 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Don Pender. Don May You Rest in Peace. You will Not Be Forgotton. |
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Chris Forbes
PGR Member
Riding In Memory Of My Dad
PFC Robert K. Amy
Greater Love Hath no Man than this,that a Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends. (John 15;13) |
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DragonWagon
Posts: 456
Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 29 Aug 2008 4:26 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of brother Don. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
Proud Son Of:
Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
Proud Father of:
Major Robert R. Smith III, USAF
SSgt Michael F. Smith, USA |
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ranger rick
Posts: 406
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 30 Aug 2008 1:05 PM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Don "Padre" Pender, Rest in Peace my PGR brother. |
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Richard J. Gandy PGR # 66935
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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Kristal
Posts: 101
Reseda CA
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| 30 Aug 2008 6:00 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to all who loved and rode with Don "Padre" Pender as an ALR and PGR. My heart and soul will stand with you soulder to soulder as you honor Our Brother and American Hero.
"Padre" Thank you for your service to our country, so we can be FREE,the Service and Honor you gave as an "ALR/PGR" to those who have fallen, will now be returned as they line both sides of the Gates of Heaven to Honor and Welcome you Home.
When the thunder rolls we will all know its a PGR running a mission..
If I may
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madmitch
Posts: 78
Northern California
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| 02 Sep 2008 8:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PGR brother Don "Padre" Pender.
You mission is complete brother, time to stand down and allow us to take over.
We are here for you even if not in Arizona.
You will not be forgotten.
Rest Ye Well In The Garden of God's Peace.
Standing by to fly the colors of Our Country and the PGR in honor of Padre.
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Riding in memory of:
My Father Chuck Laing WWII USN and Korea USAFR
My Brother George "Jim" Barker USN 65-68 (Carriers)
And all our lost heroes from Northern California
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TooTall
Posts: 66
AZ - Ride Captain
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| 02 Sep 2008 10:56 PM |
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Subj: Don "Padre" Pender Mission Update/Staging Info:
Staging will be at the ALR Post listed below at 10:15 am, Saturday, September 6th.
Keep in mind we have two memorial missions happening just about the same time, and one send-off later in the day we hope all can regroup at!! Consequently you are probably going to have to choose between one or the other based on distance, location, and your particular calling to attend one over the other.
I only wish we All could attend Both as Each deserves our Remembrance and Respect !!
Too Tall
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Forwarded Message:
Subj: Don "Padre" Pender Memorial
Date: 9/1/2008 4:48:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Ron@wartstravels.com
To: Tootallazpgr@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Too Tall-
As we discussed, a flag line outside the building as people enter, and along the back wall during the service would be great. I expect the service to last about an hour.
As you know Don "Padre" Pender was killed in a motorcycle accident on South Mountain recently. He was a member of the ALR Post 2 in Tempe, AZ, and an active member and strong supporter of the PGR. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM at the American Legion Post 2 at 2125 S. Industrial Park Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282. After the service an honor guard will ride to the South Mountain scene of the accident and place a stone in his honor. Anyone who would like to ride would be most welcome. Anyone who would like to refresh their memories of who Padre was could visit the ALR 2 website at http://www.legionriderstempe.org/
Tank
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Sep 2008 6:17 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Our Brother. Thank you for your service to our country.
Stand down, Padre, your mission is now complete. 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 Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
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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Team Campbell
Posts: 422
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| 03 Sep 2008 6:32 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Don Pender, ...Padre. May GOD's loving arms embrace you at this time and hold you showing you all the memories and imprints Padre has left in many lives.
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TeamCampbell
Bear
Robi Arizona Ride Captain-Tucson Connection
Lee
Proudly standing in honor of my Father,
513th Military Intel 66'-68'
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HTnAZ
Posts: 336
Arizona State Captain
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| 05 Sep 2008 4:56 PM |
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West Valley Itinerary to Padre Mission
0800 Stage at Starbucks, 20249 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ (Coffee and talking smack)
0845 KSU
0930 Meet with East Valley PGR riders at ARCO, 1530 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ (Gas up, restroom and more smack talking)
0945 KSU
1000 Arrive at American Legion Post 2 for Padre Mission (Honor and Respect a Veteran, a Brother & his family)
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Harold Thomas
Arizona State Captain
Vietnam Era Vet USAF 72-76
Military Brat USAF 52-71
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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SK3
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Prescott Valley, Arizona
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| 06 Sep 2008 11:43 AM |
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Don "Padre" Pender, so much has been said in honor and rememberance of you. All though we had not meet, you are my brother, a brother to us all. You are a true patriot. God Bless You, God Bless Your Family and God Bless Those who Rode WithYou . I am proud of my brothers who now ride for you.
VFW RIDERS
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