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ultraclassic 
Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV
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| 21 Aug 2008 2:30 PM |
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Weather forecast for the area on Saturday is for overnight low's (Friday) in the upper 50's with most sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-upper 80's.
Please dress accordingly and ensure you are 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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Imravn
Posts: 42
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 2:43 PM |
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| Thank you SGT James E. Pettit, (Army, WWII Veteran) for you service to our beautiful country. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time. We will be proud to be with you on Saturday! May God Bless You All. |
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Proud wife, daughter, sister & aunt of veterans. We should all try to leave this world a little better than how we found it! |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 21 Aug 2008 4:18 PM |
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God Bless James E. Pettit, 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.
Dave
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:42 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. James E. Pettit, 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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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 21 Aug 2008 10:43 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. James E. Pettit, for Defending this Great Nation in WW2, in the Army, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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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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HD88
Posts: 48
Between the Hills WV
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| 22 Aug 2008 2:12 AM |
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My deepest felt condolcences to the family and friends of Sgt James E Pettit,Thank You Sarg for your service to our great nation and it's never ending cause of Freedom.Please know we mourn with you this day.May God comfort you and keep you close.
Sleep silent
You Brave and gallant souls
The fightings over
The end has Come
Please know we shall never
forget You
Not in sprit,in mind,in heart
And your Names
Shall be trumpted
With each thought
Each breath
Each beat
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God Bless our troops,for they carry the Hopes,and Asperations of all the Freedom Loving peoples upon this Earth.
Terry D Powell
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Aug 2008 4:58 PM |
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Mr. Pettit,
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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HuprichUSMC
Posts: 203
Dover, Ohio
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| 22 Aug 2008 7:22 PM |
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| Thank You Sir! We will proudly stand for you Saturday. |
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USMC 1983-1987
MARDET USS America CV-66 1985-1987
Operation El Dorado Canyon/Libya 1986
Gulf of Sidra Line of Death/Libya 1986
Raid on Tripoli/Libya 1986
When I die, bury me deep, two M-16's beneath my feet.
Two .45's across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best!
Riding with Honor for active duty Marine L/Cpl Tori Poland serving in Iraq
In Memory of Rear Admiral Richard C. Allen CO USS America CV-66 1985-1987 |
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thebigguypgrohio
Posts: 281
New Philadelphia, OH
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| 23 Aug 2008 2:19 AM |
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God Bless and Rest in Peace. My deepest
condolences to the family and friends.
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Randy “The Big Guy”
US Army 1971-1992
Patriot Guard Rider,
Tuscarawas County Ohio
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HuprichUSMC
Posts: 203
Dover, Ohio
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| 23 Aug 2008 2:14 PM |
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| It was a pleasure to stand and ride for SGT. James E. Pettit. You are an American Hero. My sincere condolences and prayers to your family and friends |
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USMC 1983-1987
MARDET USS America CV-66 1985-1987
Operation El Dorado Canyon/Libya 1986
Gulf of Sidra Line of Death/Libya 1986
Raid on Tripoli/Libya 1986
When I die, bury me deep, two M-16's beneath my feet.
Two .45's across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best!
Riding with Honor for active duty Marine L/Cpl Tori Poland serving in Iraq
In Memory of Rear Admiral Richard C. Allen CO USS America CV-66 1985-1987 |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2265
Proctor, WV
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| 23 Aug 2008 6:24 PM |
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**************MISSION ACCOMPLISHED***************
This morning brought another day of brilliant sunshine and very warm temperatures to Moundsville, WV as 17 members of the Patriot Guard Riders prepared to pay Honor and Respect to another Veteran of our Greatest Generation, Sgt James E. Pettit, U.S. Army Medic during WWII. Our attendees today included many of our brothers and sisters from PA, WV and OH members, as well as our "honorary WV members", Rick and Dee from Tacoma, WA.
This mission took on an additional "feel" to it, unlike most others we have done here due to many members of the family of Sgt Ricky Williams, who we stood to Honor and Respect just 3 short months ago, being present. Seeing these family members have to relive the heartache and tragedy of losing another so close to them was heart wrenching, to say the least.
Arriving at Grisell's Funeral Home and Crematory, we established our flag line in preparation of the services. Many members of Sgt Pettit's family walked through our line, stopping at each member to shake our hand and thank us for being there.
Shortly after the start of services, I presented our plaque and condolence book to Sgt Pettit's wife, Mary, accompanied by two new members from the Canton, OH area and one new member from Pittsburgh, PA.
Upon conclusion of services, we assumed our postion at the head of the hearse to begin the journey to Sgt Pettit's final rest in the McMechen Cemetery. Led by a unit of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department and one from the Bethlehem, WV, PD, we made our way through downtown Moundsville, up WV Route 2 to McMechen and slowly through that community to the cemetery.
Re-establishing our line, we remained during graveside services as Honors were bestowed by members of the Moundsville Honor Guard and flag folding/presentation was made by members of the West Virginia Army Reserve National Guard Honor Guard. We continued to hold our position until the family had made their way to their vehicles, then took up positions on both sides of the roadway, offering a final salute as they departed.
My sincere thank you is extended to each and every PGR member who made the journey to Moundsville this morning, some from long distances. Your presence was greatly appreciated.
I would like to thank Connie Grisell and all staff members for their excellent cooperation and help bringing this mission to its successful conclusion.
Added thanks goes to Marshall County Sheriff John Gruzinskas for graciously providing a Deputy for escort and the Bethlehem PD for also providing an officer to bring home one of their residents.
Last but certainly not least, my sincere thank you to the family of Sgt Pettit for allowing the PGR the honor of standing for your Husband, Father and Grandfather and friend.
May you rest in eternal peace James. God Speed.
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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