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SpyderRyder 
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Orange Park, FL
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:13 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SSG Taylor. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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auctionchase
Posts: 189
Fountain Inn, SC
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:40 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Matthew. Thank you for your service, bravery and sacrifice. Rest in peace. |
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jwan555
Posts: 483
Georgia Ride Captain Calhoun, Ga
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:43 PM |
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| Vicki and I extend out sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Matthew Taylor. We pray that God will watch over you and comfort you during this most difficult time.
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Jim Warren
Ga Ride Captain
Proud Blue Star Parents:
SSgt Jacob Lane Warren
1343rd Chemical Co
Alabama Army National Guard
Iraqi Freedom March 04 to March 05
Deployed 7/09 for second tour
GEORGIA PGR . . .PART OF IT . . .PROUD Of IT !!!
“You’re his witness now. Without a witness, they just disappear” |
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GI Johnson
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:44 PM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt. Matthew Taylor, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have walked down this lonely path you find yourself on. If we can be of any help, please, just let us know. You are not alone. Jan and Joe Johnson Lyerly, Georgia |
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ronwhite1976
Posts: 871
Summerville, SC
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:45 PM |
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From the hand of MIKE
SSG Taylor your mission here on earth is completed, now take your place amoung your fellow HERO"S high upon the mountain. I thank you for your service to this great nation, "STAND~DOWN" you have left your mark here on earth and that mark will always stand. That mark is called FREEDOM and it flies each and everyday in the flag of these UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Capt. Mike 16th. SFG
ICEMAN
Vietnam 68-69-70
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"MISSION FIRST!"
Ron "Tater Salad" White
South Carolina State Captain
843-860-3981
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8
"History does not long entrust the care of Freedom to the weak or timid."
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Step Up or Step Aside"-SFC White
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Trinitytim
Posts: 124
Columbia, SC
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:48 PM |
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Thank you Matthew for your service, your dedication, and your sacrifice. You are indeed a hero in every sense of the word. May God grant your family the "Peace that passeth all understanding".
Randi, you and your family are in my prayers and I have asked all members of my church, Riverland Hills Baptist, here in Columbia to pray for you. While none of us know exactly how long we have here on this earth, I am sorry that your time with Matthew was so short.
God bless you. Please know that you have my undying love |
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Tim Porter
1st Infantry Division
Vietnam 1969
Retired Maryland police officer
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harley_52
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| 24 Sep 2008 7:55 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy and highest respect to the family of SSG Matthew Taylor. We are all in awe of what you've sacrificed and want you to be assured your sacrifice is deeply appreciated by all Americans. May Matthew rest in peace and may his sacrifice never be forgotten.
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Bubblehead1155
Posts: 51
North Charleston SC.
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| 24 Sep 2008 8:05 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of SSG. Matthew Taylor, a true American Hero. |
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Bob Lewin
USN RET.
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Jarhead83
Posts: 31
McDonough Ga.
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| 24 Sep 2008 8:32 PM |
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| my condolences to the family and friends of SSG Taylor you have done your time and service now its time to stand down. I thank you for your service to your country and our freedom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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SilverStarTrish
Posts: 491
Rome, Georgia
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| 24 Sep 2008 9:29 PM |
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| God bless the family and loved ones of SSG. Matthew J. Taylor - may God wrap you in His Loving Arms, and keep you safe................and Randi, hold onto all those loving memories, and continue to share them each and every day..............Matthew is a true Hero to us all.............we're here for you, always!! With much love and prayers, Trish of Georgia |
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Trish
706-767-6097 (Cell)
www.silverstarfamilies.org
www.autismspeaks.org "For Lucas!!"
"In Honor of Joedan "Doc" Worley - Iraqi Veteran - Thank you, Doc for ALL you did and do!!"
"In Honor of CWO5 Charles W. Vandiver, US Navy, USS Bataan - deployed - Iraq"
"In Loving Memory of SGT Scotty Roberson - Iraqi Veteran - We miss you, Scotty!!"
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Steam
Posts: 3157
Whitmire SC
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| 24 Sep 2008 9:35 PM |
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Staff Sergeant,
I am humbled by your sacrifice. God bless you for your service to my free America.
We have a saying in the South Carolina Patriot Guard...............Listen For The Rumble.
The rumble of the Patriot Guard will be heard in the Lowcountry. Men and women with grim faces will ride in your honor. That rumble will cause people to turn. They'll whisper to each other and they'll know that you are passing their way........an American hero. One who stood between danger and his people.
On the day of your funeral Staff Sergeant, your people will come. They will stand by and weep silently for your loss. They will see that you are honored. They will allow nothing to disturb your family.
Godspeed Staff Sergeant. We will be there. |
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Randy Stevens
Senior Ride Captain
South Carolina
(864)344-6002
Listen for the Rumble |
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BIKEROMA
Posts: 110
Cookeville, TN
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| 24 Sep 2008 10:39 PM |
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| To the family and friends of SSG. Matthew J. Taylor. May the Lord laugh with you, may the Lord cry with, may the Lord keep you strong. |
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Blue Star Mom to 5 American Soldiers
Member; Soldier's Angels
Co-Founder of BikersForOurTroops.org |
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Purplegirl
Posts: 136
Jacksonville, IL
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| 25 Sep 2008 3:00 AM |
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| Thank you, SSG. Taylor, for giving everything for our country. My condolences and thanks to the family and friends of SSG. Taylor. You have loved and supported his efforts. I am in awe of your strength and bravery. We are blessed to have people like SSG. Taylor and his family and friends, willing to make this sacrifice. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you. |
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Hugh O
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Pelzer, SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 3:09 AM |
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Mrs. Taylor,
Randi, My name is Hugh O’Handley, I am a civilian Department of Defense worker in Iraq and I’m currently on a small base in the South (Scania). Previously, I was on Victory Base Complex (VBC) and Camp Liberty from Dec 07 through Sept 11th 08 where I saw many Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division. I’m told that 10th Mountain controls the area I’m in now but the Soldiers I’m with now are from my old Division in Vietnam; the 101st Airborne.
I wanted you and your children to know that I see our Proud Soldiers everyday and they never cease to amaze me. Everyday they mount up and go out in the red zone to face the enemy. They do it with enthusiasm, a positive attitude and with obvious courage. My job has often taken me to the exit gates where they get ready and go out. Sometimes they are hard to see through the armored glass of their vehicles but I always wave and when they see me they wave back and without exception they are smiling, resolute and ready for the job at hand.
I will forever remember their faces, so young, so positive and so reassuring. I wish every American could have the honor of witnessing this true heroism in the making.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Husband and the father of your children. You can rest assured that you are not alone in your mourning; we here, Soldiers and Civilians alike mourn every loss as though they were part of our own family; just as we do back home in the PGR. I am sorry that I will miss the opportunity to honor Matthew at his last formation but know that I and I’m sure his Comrades in Iraq will be thinking about him and his family as you lay him to rest this weekend.
May God bless Matthew, You, your children and your extended family and hold you close during your time of loss and the rest of your days.
With thanks and sorrow,
Hugh O’Handley, Pelzer, SC and Camp Scania T3, Iraq
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rock5986
Posts: 5
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| 25 Sep 2008 4:33 AM |
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| SSG Matthew Taylor, thank you so much for your service to our country. May God comfort your family during these trying times. It will be my honor to stand for you. |
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exterminator
Posts: 1112
Greenville SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 5:22 AM |
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| Thank you SSG Taylor for your service and great sacrifice to protect and spread freedom. You are a true hero and will not be forgotten. To the Taylor family, we offer our deep condolonces for your loss and sacrifice, may the good lord give you peace during this terrible time. |
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Keith Ruegsegger
MY NECK IS RED, MY HAIR WHITE, AND MY COLLAR IS BLUE!
GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS!
The American Indians found out what happens
when you don't control immigration."
It is God's job to forgive Osama bin Laden.
It is our job to arrange a face to face meeting.
Only two people have been willing to die for you: Jesus died for your soul and the american soilder died for your freedom.
Riding in memory of:
My Dad Keith Rex Ruegsegger USAF
Mike [deltoid] Bland!
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Grandude
Posts: 714
Oak Island, NC
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| 25 Sep 2008 8:07 AM |
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SSG Matthew J. Taylor
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. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer and all other fallen heros |
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casper1115
Posts: 337
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| 25 Sep 2008 8:22 AM |
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My family and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSG. Matthew J. Taylor. I pray the Lord will comfort you and give you peace. I am forever grateful for your service and sacrifices for this great country. May you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord forever.
Kentucky PGR Rides with Respect !
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chunter61
Posts: 163
Columbia, SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 8:25 AM |
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| My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of SSG. Taylor. He was a true American hero, and his service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank you SSG. Taylor for fighting for my freedom and the freedom of my family. May you rest in peace. |
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mj1atwork
Posts: 27
Walterboro, SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 8:53 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family & friends of SSG Matthew Taylor. Thank you for your service to our nation. |
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Marc Jacob EMC(SW) Ret
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 25 Sep 2008 10:01 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of SSG Matthew J. Taylor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you SSG Taylor 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.
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k4wjc
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North Charleston, SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 10:05 AM |
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My heartfelt sympathy & prayers go to the family of SSgt Matthew Taylor. I'll see you this weekend where it will be my honor to stand for Matthew. Like most of us in the PGR, we'll be wearing sunglasses to hide our tears.
Regards,
Tom Rader
Charleston, SC
USAF '66-'70
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Trav
Posts: 114
Columbia, SC
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| 25 Sep 2008 10:42 AM |
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| Thank you, SSG Matthew Joseph Taylor. Thank you for your service, your dedication, your bravery, your strength, your courage. Thank you for my freedom. |
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conchchaser
Posts: 44
North Coastal S C
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| 25 Sep 2008 11:59 AM |
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| Farewell SSG Matthew Joseph Taylor, US Army THANK You for your service, you gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can live free..........God Bless America and for men like you........ |
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Semper Fi !
Bill Stewart
North Coastal South Carolina RC
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Kristenlaz
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| 25 Sep 2008 12:36 PM |
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Thank you for Everything you have Done! I know my husband Looked up to you as a Soldier and a Friend. You were a great Person and may you rest in peace. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.
SSG Scott Lazarony and Wife Kristen.
10th Mountain Divison
2-30th
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