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Jasper54 
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:24 AM |
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Please accept my most sincere prayers and deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort in this time of sorrow.
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 21 Aug 2008 6:05 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
James E. Huggins, USAR, Korean War Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will NEVER be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, James
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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Billboy
Posts: 5120
Webster, Fl.
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| 21 Aug 2008 6:25 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of James E. Huggins, USAR, Korea Veteran,Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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acratliff
Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:02 AM |
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| Thank you for your service James Huggins. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 21 Aug 2008 2:32 PM |
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Weather forecast for the area is calling for overnight low's in the upper 50's tonight with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-upper 80's tomorrow.
Please dress accordingly and ensure you stay properly hydrated.
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3260
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:47 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James E. Huggins, Thanks for being one of our greatest 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."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Aug 2008 5:06 PM |
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Mr. Huggins,
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
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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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 22 Aug 2008 5:22 PM |
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****************MISSION ACCOMPLISHED****************
On a bright, sunny morning, 10 Patriot Guard members, including 8 bikes and 1 cage, gathered in New Martinsville, WV to pay Honor and Respect so another of our Nation's Veterans of the Forgotten War, James E. Huggins. These members included 2 from PA, our "wayward travelers" from Tacoma, WA, Rick and Dee, and a co-worker of WV RC Buddy Palla who will soon be our newest member in West Virginia. All but myself had no knowledge of who he was in life, yet took time from their own lives to say a silent "Thank You" for his service. I, on the other hand, knew Jim and his wife, Debbie, quite well having worked with both of them during my 28 years at PPG Industries. Doing one of our Honor Missions takes on a whole new meaning when you are standing for someone you know personally.
As we were preparing to depart for the funeral home, we were met by an officer of the New Martinsville PD, who also happens to be a member of the Blue Knights, who graciously offered to provide safe escort.
Arriving at the funeral home, we established our flag line at the entrance and awaited the arrival of Jim's family. As we were maintaining our line, one elderly gentleman whose name is, I believe, Rusty Huggins, passed through slowly, saluting the entire way. He repeated this at the conclusion of services. Rick Hendrickson presented "Huggy Bear", as he is affectionately known, with a Mission Accomplished pin after graveside services had concluded. It was there we learned that Huggy Bear is a 90 year old Veteran of WWII who was aboard the troop ship USS Grant when it went down with 1900 souls on board.
Following a relatively short service, we were joined by another PGR member from PA and proceeded to escort Jim to his final rest in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City, WV, led by Sgt J.A. Laing, Detachment Commander, from the Paden City Detachment of the West Virginia State Police.
Arriving at the cemetery, we took up positions on either side of the combined Honor Guards of the Sistersville American Legion Post #67, New Martinsville American Legion Post #28 and Sistersville VFW Post #6327, maintaining our flag line as graveside services were conducted.
Upon conclusion of services, we maintained our line until the family had returned to their vehicles, then proceeded to the edge of road to render a final salute as Debbie, Jim's children and the rest of the Huggins family departed.
My sincere "Thank You" to all who gave of their time today to stand for another of our country's Veterans. Thank you, too, to the staff of Grisell's Funeral Home for being so very co-operative with us today, to the New Martinsville PD for providing safe escort to the funeral home and to Sgt Laing for helping to ensure our safe passage to the cemetery. An extra "Thank You" to our past Veterans, who as members of the combined Honor Guard paid solemn tribute to one of their own and to the WVARNG Honor Guard for being present to bestow military honors.
Finally, a very special "Thank You" to Jim's wife, Debbie, for allowing the PGR to stand in Honor and Respect of him. May all of you find comfort in God's healing and mercy.
Go with God, Jim.
Respects,
Joe
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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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jayhill
Posts: 799
Centennial Colorado
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