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Gleiter 
Posts: 14
Atlanta, Georgia
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| 16 Jul 2009 4:05 AM |
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| GAPointMan:
You have articulated my thoughts with unprecedented dignity and eloquence. Humbly I wish only to add my expressing sorrow over another great American making the ultimate sacrifice. |
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Prayer for All Military Personnel
O God, kindly watch over those exposed to the dangers of military life.
Give them such strong faith that nothing may ever
lead them to deny it or fear to practice it.
Fortify them by your grace against the contagion of bad example,
so that, preserved from vice and serving you faithfully,
they may be ready to meet death if it should come.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, inspire them with sorrow for sin
and grant them pardon. Mary, our Mother, be with them in battle,
and should they be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice,
obtain for them the grace to die in the love of your Divine Son.
St. Joseph, pray for them.
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Harve1300
Posts: 346
ROCKY FACE, GA.
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| 16 Jul 2009 4:54 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Brock H. Chavers.
Welcome Home and may you rest in peace for your battle is over. |
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Harvey Roach
harveyr@optilink.us
706/519-0854 (H)
IN MEMORY OF ;
St Sgt Robert B. Roach (Army)
158th Infantry / Normandy Beach 1940 ~ 1945
Sgt William A. Roach (Air Force)
Air Vac. Med Tech. 1944 ~ 1948
Comm Sgt Maj. Ralph A. Roach (Army)
11th Airborne / "Bastard Bunch" 1953 ~ 2001
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Nascarlady
Posts: 60
Douglasville, GA
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| 16 Jul 2009 8:49 AM |
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| My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Brock Chavers. May God be with you during this most dificult time. May he comfort you and keep his loving arms around you. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank Sgt. Chavers for your sevice! God Bless you, and God Bless your family. |
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It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
Thank you to all that have served, serving or that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless all of you! Until the all come home!
USMC Wife (Ret)
Proud Blue Star Mom of Spec. Jeremy Scheib
In Memory of my "adopted" son Spec. Ross Powell
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Stars&stripes
Posts: 55
Alpharetta
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| 16 Jul 2009 8:33 PM |
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| My7 Deepest Sympathy to the Family of SGT Chavers...
If anyone is going from Alpharetta and Or Atlanta on Saturday I would like to Attend.
Please send me an email(Patrickgkennedy@msn.com)and we can ride together, I hope it is appropriate to put this here...
Patrick Kennedy
770 335 4444... |
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jayhill
Posts: 803
Centennial Colorado
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 1981
GA Ride Captain 11/11/06 - Present Savannah, GA
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| 03 Aug 2009 1:16 PM |
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Ride Report - Mission for SGT Brock H. Chavers, Sr.
Portal, Georgia is a small town…not much more than a wide place in the road with a reduced speed limit. A modern day Mayberry. The kind of place where everyone pretty much knows everyone else. Neighboring Statesboro, not counting the student population is not a whole lot larger. Somehow, it just seems to hit harder in a community like this when a soldier doesn't come home with the rest of his unit.
By Sunday, businesses and churches in Bulloch County had posted messages of support for SGT Chavers' family on signs. As I rode through the towns of Statesboro and Portal on Sunday, it seemed very quite and somber.
Nothing could have prepared me for Wednesday when SGT Chavers returned home to Bulloch County. The front of the cemetery had already been lined with American flags. Two hours before SGT Chavers' flight arrived, people along the route between the airport and funeral home were busy putting flags along the roadside. By the time his flight arrived, twenty-five PGR, a large contingent of firefighters, law enforcement officers, local elected officials, news media, family, friends and fellow soldiers had gathered. The flightline of most airports is normally a noisy place, but for a few moments only the birds in the trees could be heard. The short route from Statesboro/Bulloch County Airport to the funeral home was lined almost completely with members of the community, there to show their respect for a soldier and support for his family. Many awaited us at the funeral home as well. Patriots once again came to attention and rendered honors as SGT Chavers was taken from the coach into the funeral home. When SGT Chavers and family were safely inside the funeral home, we were dismissed until Friday evening.
On Friday, Patriots lined the walkway into the funeral home where family and friends gathered to pay their respects, reflect and remember. Rains, heavy at times and the distant (and not-so-distant) rumble of thunder did not deter PGR from the mission at hand. SGT Chavers deserved no less. Standing in the cool rain, I thought about the many small things Brock would have appreciated that we take for granted…thick, soft grass; beautiful oak trees; a peaceful and clean pond out back; a general sense of safety. Somehow the rain didn't seem so bad.
On Saturday, almost a hundred patriots from all parts of Georgia gathered in Statesboro to escort SGT Chavers on his final earthly journey. After the mission briefing, a small detachment of bikes departed to the funeral home while the main group was escorted by local law enforcement to the church. The procession left the funeral home and headed to the family home while we established a flagline at the church. The front entrance to the church was ideal for a 100-patriot flagline. A corridor of red, white and blue awaited the family at the church.
A few members had to depart before the church service ended, but most stayed. We waited outside for our hero and his family to emerge, when once again, we rendered honors and then dismissed to join the procession to the cemetery.
Having driven one of the vehicles carrying flags, I departed early and took a direct route to the cemetery. It was very evident which parts of my route were on the procession route and which parts were not. Citizens were on the sidewalks with flags and handmade signs of respect and support. I later heard of how restaurants along the route had stopped serving so that their staff could pay their respects on the roadside. When customers learned of what was happening, many left their food on the tables and joined the staff outside.
All too soon, the procession arrived at Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Our flagline was in place when SGT Chavers and his family arrived at the gravesite. Once again, honors were rendered. Shots rang out, piercing the near silence in three volleys. The air filled with the acrid smell of spent gunpowder. Then the soft strains of Taps floated on the air…the final note sustained and warbling. MG Nesbitt presented the flags to the family, speaking quietly to each family member as he knelt before them. PGR's presentations were made just before friends stepped forward to pay their respects.
By the time you read this report, SGT Chavers' wife has returned to her duties at the Armory. His brothers have probably returned to duty in Afghanistan, Central America and Ft Benning. Brock's family will spend a while trying to come to terms with a lot of firsts. I ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers and never, ever forget that a young man from Portal named Brock Henry Chavers, Sr. believed in something bigger than himself and that he gave his all on the field of battle in a country where nobody remembers peace. SGT Chavers was there to make our world a safer place and to help the Afghan people realize peace and basic human rights.
In closing, I must thank so many people. The Chavers family for so graciously allowing us to pay our respects in our own unique way. The Georgia Army National Guard, from MG Nesbitt on down. You are both professional and compassionate. You are a family. Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters from Statesboro and Bulloch County…you were outstanding. All our Patriots from near and far who came to honor a fine young soldier, thank you. Gapointman, thank you…working a mission with you is an honor in itself. And the people of the community…thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing this family how much you care.
SGT Chavers, your duty here is done. Rest in perfect peace….we have the watch, Sergeant.
To the Chavers family, our commitment to you did not end as our riders departed. We are never more than a phonecall or e-mail away. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you should ever need us.
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When you come to the edge of
All the light you know
And are about to step off
Into the darkness of the unknown
Faith is knowing one of two things
will happen:
There will be something solid
to stand on
Or you will be taught how to fly.
In Memory of LtCol Chris Smisson. Aviator and Friend.
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