M. Sterling 
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Canton, GA
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| 20 Sep 2007 9:49 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. May God Bless you and hold your hearts.
Sgt. John Mele you are an American Patriot Hero. I will not forget your sacrifice to preserve our freedom.
Rest in Peace.
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Sterling
aka Tank '
PROUD NAVY DAD
Woodstock, GA
"Riding with Respect"
Supporting our Troops
"Nothing is impossible for those who don't have to do it themselves." Freedom isn't Free! Thank our United States military men and women, past and present.
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 1977
GA Ride Captain 11/11/06 - Present Savannah, GA
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| 20 Sep 2007 9:55 PM |
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SGT John Mele voluntarily stepped into the gap to stand between all of us and anyone, anywhere who would wish us harm. When he raised his right hand and took his oath, he wrote a a check. Paid To The Order Of: Each and every one of us. Any amount, up to and including his very life. When he took that oath...and wrote that check...his family began their sacrifice. As a parent, I can only try to imagine what SGT Mele's parents felt at different points in his military career when they weren't exactly sure where he was. SGT Mele's daughter is six years old. How many special days has he missed in this precious child's life? How many "firsts" did he only see in videos? How in the world can we ever repay a debt like that? Quite simply, we can't. You and I...and all of America owe SGT Mele and his family far more than we can ever repay. We can only make small payments on a huge debt. Payments like taking a Saturday out of our lives and forming a quiet, respectful flag line in a small town in Georgia to show a grieving family we care. Payments like posting a sincere condolence on a website. Payments like promising a family we will be there if they need us...and meaning it.
My family and I offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow Marne Soldiers of SGT John Mele. We pray for comfort, strength and guidance during the trying times you are enduring.
SGT Mele was a soldier's soldier. He was good at what he did. He had truly found his place in the Army. I have read this and I have heard it from a family member. SGR Mele, thank you. I will be forever in your debt for the simple freedoms my family enjoys. Stand down, my Brother...we will take the watch. Rock of the Marne, Sergeant. Rock of the Marne.
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Assistant State Captain (SE)
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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sig22
Posts: 4168
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 21 Sep 2007 5:59 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT John Mele. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed John.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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GI Johnson
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| 21 Sep 2007 7:49 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Sgt. Mele...you are in our thoughts and prayers. This is indeed a hard time in your lives but you do make it through it. It just takes time......If we can do anything to help, please, let us know. Jan and Joe Johnson |
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howland-wolf
Posts: 419
HOMER GA.
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:14 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele, may you find some comfort knowing that your not alone during this sorrowful time.God bless you. |
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Charter Director ALR post 215 Homer, Ga.
Proud father of SPC. Blake Baxley, ARNG, combat medic, serving proudly in Iraq.
Proud Uncle of PFC. Jordan Tate, ARNG, tech, currently awaiting orders.
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STAND PROUD AND RIDE LOUD
With confidence in our armed forces-
with an unbounding determination of our people-
we will gain the inevitable triumph-
so help us GOD.
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 21 Sep 2007 11:20 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. JOHN MELE. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 21 Sep 2007 4:07 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Mele for your dedicated service in defending this great country of ours....
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American hero....
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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loehring
Posts: 2165
GA Ride Captain Buford, GA
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| 21 Sep 2007 5:34 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Mele for your service and sacrifice. It's because of heroes like you that my children know the meaning of the word freedom. May God welcome you into that special place He has set aside for those who serve. To the family of Sgt. John Mele, may God bless and comfort you in this time of loss. |
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Chip
"Night Sentry"
Ride Safe, Ride Free
Eph. 6:10
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ssweat
Posts: 903
Lawrenceville, GA
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| 21 Sep 2007 8:00 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. While it's difficult to relieve you of your pain during this sad time we live by a faith which allows us to seek the joy of the life shared with him and remember always that God's plans are lined with blessings for us all. From my family please know that he will always be remembered for his courage and sacrifice for our freedom.
God Bless Us All
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Steve Sweat, TCB
Georgia Ride Captain
Lawrenceville, GA
678-878-0539
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bluecollerbones
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:32 PM |
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| There is never enough thanks one can give to a soldier or thier family for a sacrafice so great as giving ones life for the freedoms that we all enjoy and sometimes take for granted; Thank you SGT Mele. |
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the worm
Posts: 3
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:38 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Sgt. Mele. We deeply share your loss.
Sgt. Mele, RIP my friend your mission is complete. |
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Wormie Smith
Riding in memory of my son in law
SGT Josh Morley
Apr 05 85 - Aug 26 07
Also riding for my granddaughter Alexis Morley
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SmilingSusan
Posts: 869
Fuquay Varina
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| 22 Sep 2007 1:02 AM |
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| My heart goes out to this heroes family and friends. May you rest in peace. Your ulitmate sacrifice with NEVER be forgotten! |
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In memory of SFC Hamp Shepherd, Vietnam Vet, Bronze Star recipient - my Dad
Great Uncle Henry Watson WWII Veteran
Great Aunt Georgie Watson WWII Veteran
NC Photo Album
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 22 Sep 2007 6:47 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 1977
GA Ride Captain 11/11/06 - Present Savannah, GA
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| 22 Sep 2007 6:05 PM |
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who came to Glennville today to honor SGT Mele. There were a thousand different things you could have done today, but you chose to come and stand in the wind and pouring rain to show a heartbroken family and a small town in Georgia that America cares. Each and every one of you have my deepest respect.
I want to thank SGT Mele's family for allowing us to pay our respects in our unique way. I also want to thank the staff of Brannen Kennedy Funeral Home for all of their hospitality and assistance today. And the people of Glennville...thank you. Today's portion of this mission is over. But SGT Mele's family has only begun their difficult journey. I ask that you all please continue to say an extra prayer for them. |
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Assistant State Captain (SE)
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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chtrbx
Posts: 23
GA
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| 22 Sep 2007 9:49 PM |
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| I salute you Sgt Mele and leave my promise with your family...I will never take my freedoms for granted ever again. Keeping you all in my prayers ...."Only time moves on to the next scene...memories stay forever in the heart"..... |
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USAF Vet
USAF Blue Star Mom
anysoldier.com "supportjunkie"
United we stand....and stand we will....
They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them . .
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning,
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ACEckles
Posts: 10
Clyo, Georgia
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| 23 Sep 2007 8:35 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt Mele. May they find peace and solace in that their loved one died a hero of the American people. |
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Fire Chief 801 "Chief"
Posts: 843
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| 03 Oct 2007 7:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. My he hear these welcome words "Well done good and faithful servent enter now into the Kingdom of Heaven'
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GEORGIA PGR…PART OF IT….PROUD OF IT!
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow."
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Proud son of W.W.II veteran USA 2nd Lt. Lois Mae Johns, surgical nurse Aversa, Italy German POW hospital 1943 - 1946
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