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nurse 
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| 09 May 2007 5:33 AM |
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| Although I am not close enough to attend, I grieve and weep for another lost son. I thank you, Colby, for your love and pride in our country, and the willingness to defend. I will honor you in spirit, as others present stand silently, with their pride, honor, and tears. Condolences and love sent to family and friends. Also, to his comrades still serving. |
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Hackles
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| 09 May 2007 7:31 AM |
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| Irish Nanc and I would like to express out heartfelt condolences to Lt. Umbrell's family for their loss. We would love to make this mission in his honor, but will be out of town. Thank You Lt. Umbrell for your sacrifice to insure our freedom.
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 09 May 2007 8:31 AM |
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1LT Umbrell,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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
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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Unforgiven
Posts: 238
Egg Harbor City, N.J.
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| 09 May 2007 4:58 PM |
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To the family & friends of 1st Lt. Umbrell my sincere condolences for your loss. His dedication & service to our nation will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Our Lord has prepared a place for you. May your faith help guide you in this time of need.
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Vstardoc
Posts: 5
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| 09 May 2007 9:11 PM |
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| I am currently trying to get my mechanic to hook me up with flag holders to fly two 3x5 flags, he is going to TRY and get it done by sat. I plan on being there sunday night and Monday morning. |
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Epicwoman
Posts: 850
SW Oregon
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| 09 May 2007 10:29 PM |
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May God bring comfort to your family and friends who will remember you as a hero. Thank you 1st Lt. ColbyJ. Umbrell, for service to our country. Your life is a shining star of hope for freedom, courage for the meek, strength for the weak. The Lord keep you in His love until the great day of reunion.
With care,
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Oregon State Ride Captain (11/2005 - current)
PGR National Assistant Captain (served 2007)
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hog-rider
Posts: 62
Toms River, NJ
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| 09 May 2007 11:18 PM |
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1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrel,
You are not alone in your love and sacrifice for this country.Tom Paine wrote this December 25, 1776 after the loss of New York. It was read to the troops on Christmas morning by the order of George Washington.
The American Crisis
These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.
Colby, you stood in the proud line of Americans who cherish freedom home and abroad. May the Lord give your family peace and comfort.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul and the other for your freedom. Don't be one who forgets to honor both of them! God Bless...
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
ASSISTANT STATE CAPTAIN, PA
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| 10 May 2007 10:13 AM |
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The family of Lt. Umbrell contacted me this morning to inform me that the body was received by them this morning, Thursday.
Also, that 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell will be awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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controlroomjim
Posts: 32
BUCKS COUNTY,PA
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| 10 May 2007 11:19 AM |
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| I would like to Thank 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell and all military personell for the Freedom that they provide to our great nation. As a veteran, I salute you and will join you on Sunday. STANDING BY IN BUCKS COUNTY, PA. |
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schlutman2
Posts: 39
northeast phila. pa.
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| 10 May 2007 4:09 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Umbrell family on your lose of a son and a true American. He served and stood by his country now his country will stand by him.
Standing by to honor this TRUE AMERICAN HERO AND BROTHER
. REST IN PEACE, YOUR MISSION IS NOW COMPLETE.
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Proud PGR member S.E Pa. Region 6
Member of Brothers for Flight 93
kEEP THE SHINY SIDE UP
AND ALWAYS
"KEEP OUR MILTARY BROTHERS AND
SISTERS IN YOUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS"
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Focker
Posts: 10
Brookhaven, PA
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| 10 May 2007 11:59 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the Umbrell family. I'll be doing my best to ride up from Delco to honor this fallen hero |
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jwilsr
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| 11 May 2007 3:37 PM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell. Thank you Lt. Umbrell for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.
Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy.
A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Camrahn
Posts: 219
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .Sr RC SE PA Region 6
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| 12 May 2007 8:04 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell during this difficult time. We are eternally grateful for this hero's courage, service and sacrifice for our Nation. We will never forget. Mr. Umbrell I heard your request to Wayne and Richard last Saturday for the PGR to stand for your son. I will do my best to Honor Colby, as he has Honored us. Sir, God bless you and your family. |
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USAF 65-68
RVN 67-68 ROK 68
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." |
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ducttape
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Glen Mills, PA
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| 13 May 2007 10:32 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrill. An American Hero not to be forgotten.
I too was present in Doylestown and met Miss Umbrill and her Special Friend.
It will be an honor to stand for Lt. Umbrill and his family.
Semper Fi.
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GOLDWING30
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| 14 May 2007 5:52 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell. I am truly sorry for your loss.
He will not be forgotten.
As I stood my place on the flag line last night I was humbled, as always by the thank you I would get or hear from family, I overheard one soldier tell our RC that this would have made 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell so very proud. It is I that should be saying thank you to the family and friends of Lt. Umbrill for letting us honor him, he sacrificed it all to protect a nation.
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
ASSISTANT STATE CAPTAIN, PA
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| 14 May 2007 5:57 PM |
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED *** MISSION COMPLETE
As I've said earlier, rarely have I met a family so gracious even in their grief as the Umbrells. God bless you Mr. Umbrell, and all of yours, from the Patriot Guard.
I am here to report that the members of the Patriot Guard Riders acquitted themselves with dignity and honor for the sake of 1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell of Doylestown. We started last night at the funeral home. Viewing was held there from 1700 to 2100 hours. A large contingent of Patriot Guard riders stood the flag line silently and respectfully for four hours, showing all who attended that we care for and respect our country's defenders.
Then, this morning, we returned. This time we gatherd at the church across town where services were to be held from 1100 to noon. I started at the funeral home where I had asked for two volunteers with large-flagged bikes to arrive early to escort the casket and family from the funeral home to the church. The rest of the PGR gathered at the church to await their arrival. I went to the funeral home first until I was satisfied that the arrangements as we had outlined with the family were in place, at which time I went on to the church to joint the rest.
Three smart-looking Bensalem motorcycle cops took the point, along with two Warrington motorcycle cops and a State Trooper in a car. This small procession (herse, two limos and a couple of family cars) was then followed up by our two bikes with large PGR and American flags.
Our flag lines were formed along the front walk leading up to the doors of the church. A fire department ladder truck then came and lowered a HUGE American flag right over our heads, making up a very respectful corridor for the arrival of Lt. Umbrell.
The little procession arrived on time, and the Army honor guard was outstanding in their handling of the casket. There was much Army Brass on hand, and lots of uniformed men and women from all serivce branches there to pay their respects.
We snapped to attention and saluted the casket as it was carefully carried inside. After the serivce, we formed up again and did the same as the casket was brought out. After Lt. Colby's body was loaded back into the vehicle, and with hundreds of spectators looking on, a prayer was said and a single white dove was released by the father, symbolizing the letting go of Lt. Umbrell's spirit.
At that point I moved forward and presented the family with the Patriot Guard plaque, and the Patriot Guard saluted the "family of an American Hero."
The whole thing, both, parts, were brought off with dignity and honor. The family and friends of 1st Lt. Colby Umbrell were, without exception, extremely gracious and expressed over and over again their grattitude for our presence and our show of respect.
Thank you - AGAIN - Patriot Guard Riders, from Pa, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. We gave a grieving and deserving family some small comfort today, and we could ask no more than that for our efforts. Job VERY well done.
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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Camrahn
Posts: 219
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .Sr RC SE PA Region 6
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| 15 May 2007 9:41 AM |
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For those that could not attend. A most fitting Tribute to an American Hero.
http://cbs3.com/local/local_story_134114258.html |
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Frank
USAF 65-68
RVN 67-68 ROK 68
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." |
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