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dbley 
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| 10 Jan 2008 11:28 AM |
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To the friends and family of SPC Joshua R. Anderson...
Please trust that Spc Anderson was quickly brought home to everlasting peace and that he is watching over you now.
I recognize his, and your, sacrifice and I pledge to never forget his heroic service.
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3260
Conroe,Texas
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| 10 Jan 2008 11:28 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Joshua R. Anderson, Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldier that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you ,Sir.
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 got just 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."
- Author Unknown -
Another fallen American Hero
Paul Babb
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
MCSO-3102
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susanlm
Posts: 438
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| 10 Jan 2008 11:29 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the loved ones of SPC Anderson. You are in our prayers, that God will give you the strength and faith to endure this tragic loss. A humbly grateful nation owes SPC Anderson a debt that we cannot repay. From our hearts we say thank you for your service, SPC Anderson, and from our hearts we weep for your sacrifice. |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
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Warren,Ohio
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| 10 Jan 2008 8:40 PM |
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| my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Joshua Anderson ! |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6824
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 10 Jan 2008 8:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Joshua R. Anderson. I pray for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. I am forever grateful for His service to our country. Thank you SPC Anderson for your sacrifices that we may enjoy our freedom. You truly are an American Hero. You will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome you home.
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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ivetret
Posts: 2420
Shermer, IL
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| 11 Jan 2008 6:21 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SPC Joshua R. Anderson,. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. He is America's son, and I am an American. That makes him partly my loss too. I will never forget. ~ Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Father of Five
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| 12 Jan 2008 6:28 PM |
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| You folks are an AMAZING group of people!
I had never heard of the Patriot Guard before Pfc Anderson's visitation, but just driving by with my kids to show how importiant it is to honor our fallen soldiers - I was in awe over your display.
I talked about it here...
http://father-of-five.blogspot.com/2008/01/honoring-fallen-soldier-amazing-sight.html
If you are intrested in visiting.
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Daryl
Posts: 772
Phoenix, AZ
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| 13 Jan 2008 1:18 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on my condolences to you and your family. Your loved one will not be forgotten. Our brothers-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. Fellow Veteran, 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. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios Mi Hermano!
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US Army, Retired
Carpe Diem! |
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CarlS
Posts: 3616
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 13 Jan 2008 9:57 AM |
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To the family and friends of SPC Joshua R. Anderson I offer my sincere and deep
sympathy in the loss of your hero. All
of America has
lost another hero. May God grant you
comfort, strength, and consolation as you walk this dark road.
To SPC Anderson, I thank you for your service to this great nation and
for your willingness to risk all for our freedom and the freedoms of
others. Mission
complete, solder. Godspeed and rest in peace. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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navydavy
Posts: 202
Los Alamitos, California
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| 14 Jan 2008 2:44 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Joshua for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Spc. Joshua R. Anderson for your service to our country, and your ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young brother.
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Dave Brittain, FC1 (SW)
United States Navy 1982 - 1993
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Proud son of a WWII Royal Navy Hero |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 14 Jan 2008 9:48 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and me “Freedom!” Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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10man
Posts: 672
Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.
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| 14 Jan 2008 3:39 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family & friends of SPC JOSHUA ANDERSON. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & all the rest of the Family. Thank you for your selfless service to our Great Nation. May the arms of our Lord God Almighty above be wide open for you and your family & friends. God Bless! |
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Patrick "10MAN" Wegner
IM3 USN 1995-1999
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JRedfield
Posts: 77
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| 15 Jan 2008 9:50 PM |
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Mission Report : Spc. Joshua R. Anderson - Jordan, MN
On Thursday, January 10th, 2008 at 1:30 PM, approximately 12 Minnesota Patriot Guard members met on Water Street in Jordan, MN to stand in Honor of Spc. Joshua R. Anderson.
As we were gathering for our briefing, a van pulled up, the passenger window rolled down as a man inside looked at us and said, “You are here for my boy!”
He was a very nice and brave father who thanked us many times over the next two days.
We indeed were there for his boy; Spc. Joshua R. Anderson of Jordan, MN who died January 2nd, 2008 in Kamsasia, Iraq of wounds suffered when an IED exploded near his vehicle.
After a short briefing we moved to the funeral home which was one block down the street and formed our flag lines to honor Spc. Anderson. For the next seven hours we stood in snow, freezing mist, and I think a little rain in honor of Spc. Anderson. As the day waned, our numbers grew to a total of 36 Minnesota Patriot Guard Riders who came to respect the man Joshua was and the sacrifices he and his family made. The CAO had asked me how many people I thought we would have because Joshua’s mother wanted to provide coffee and sandwiches for us. I nicely explained to her that we did not need to be fed, and we were a self contained unit that did not want to place a burden on the family so she should not provide anything for us. When told this, Joshua’s mother, Lynn, replied “I don’t care.” and we had sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate provided. I am amazed that at such a time as this, these wonderful, caring people thought of us and took care of us as if we were family. Lynn presented me with a Thank you card that read:
Dear Patriot Guards,
Our Family would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support during this most difficult time. We are grateful that there are people like you to support our “Hero” and what so many have paid the ultimate price for.
“May God Bless you”
The Family of Spc. Joshua R. Anderson.
It was a beautiful card from beautiful people.
We stood the flag line until approximately 8:45 PM. When the family came out, Lynn gave everyone a hug and Keven, Joshua’s father, shook everyone’s hand and thanked them for honoring his son.
On Friday morning, January 11th, the day of the funeral, we staged in Shakopee at 8:30 AM. A small group left early to arrive at the funeral home no later than 9:00 AM as directed by the funeral director. This small group met at the Ballard Sunder Funeral Home while Assistant Ride Captain, John Stolte, gathered the rest of the attending PG members for the briefing in the parking lot of the empty school across from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. John did an excellent job with the briefing and getting everyone in place and ready on time.
As John was setting up the flag line, those at the funeral home formed a flag line as they bought Joshua out and placed him in the hearse. Joshua’s family got in their cars, and the Patriot Guard Riders with our flags, walked alongside the hearse for the four blocks to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where the visitation prior to the funeral service was to take place. Joshua was placed in front of a large window looking out over the flag line. Lynn and Keven stood by Joshua during the visitation greeting friends and family.
During the visitation I was approached by the priest (I apologize I did not get a name), who asked if we would come into the attached school and explain to the children what we were doing. Since I believe that teaching children about patriotism is very important I agreed, but since I was the RCIC, I did not feel I could leave the flag line so I recruited the perfect person for the job, our Assistant State Captain, George Winslow. George was assisted by South East Metro Ride Captain, Indian John. George and John talked with 160 children that day telling them about the Patriot Guard Riders and answering their questions.
After the service the PGR formed a flag line around the front doors of the church where Joshua was bought out and placed in the hearse. With the Patriot Guard Riders gathered around, almost 80 of them, John Stolte and I presented the plaques to Joshua’s parents and his wife, Hannah. Presenting plaques to the widow and parents of a fallen American Hero is the most humbling and emotional experience I have had since losing my own parents. I pray that there was some comfort to the family and widow from the experience because it is still hard for me to think about it. I really can not properly explain the emotions I felt as I presented the plaques to these wonderful people in such a time of loss. As we presented the plaque to the parents and widow of this American Hero my words seemed inadequate to convey our condolences and respect for their son and husband.
After presenting the plaque I turned to the Patriot Guard members and lined them up on each side of the hearse, single file on each side, and with the assistance of the Jordan Police department blocking the traffic for us, we walked Joshua in the hearse the four blocks back to the funeral home. I stepped off the curb and wondered what I was doing at the head of the line of such a group of amazing people that the Patriot Guard Riders are. I glanced over my shoulder and saw the flags lining the road in honor of Spc. Joshua Anderson. As we escorted him back to the funeral home, my hair stood up (and I have a lot of hair to stand up), and goose bumps came all over me. I still tear up at the memory of that sight. We took Joshua back to the funeral home and formed a circle around the hearse. Joshua was taken out of the hearse and taken inside to wait till the burial at Fort Snelling in a few days. I then dismissed the Patriot Guard Riders as our mission was done for that day.
I want to express my appreciation to:
Lynn and Keven Anderson, Joshua’s parents, they raised a wonderful son, who put himself in harms way to take care of other American Heroes in the fight for Freedom, God Bless you, and for the coffee, hot chocolate and sandwiches at the visitation.
The Jordan Police Department, for doing a great job of protecting us in our march with Joshua and to our PG LEO liaison, Phil Pesheck, for making the arrangements with the Jordan Police Dept.
John Stolte and Joe and Pat Fucile, our wonderful ARCs whose assistance helped accomplish the mission.
George Winslow and Indian John for educating the children about what we do.
The Ballard Sunder Funeral Home, for their help and cooperation, and for providing a warming room for the Patriot Guard Riders.
And most of all, the members of the Minnesota Patriot Guard Riders for coming to show Joshua, his family and the community appreciation, honor, dignity and respect for their friend, neighbor and family member, Spc. Joshua R. Anderson.
Spc Joshua R. Anderson was laid to rest January 14th 2008 at Fort Snelling National Cemetary, RCIC Indian John Thompson, Mission Report to follow.
"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Minnesota
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 19 Jan 2008 2:40 PM |
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Mission Complete: Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson
Interment for Spc. Joshua R. Anderson 14 Jan 2008 Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
48 PGR members plus leadership Stage at IKEA (Mall of America) where we preceded to Ft Snelling Assemble area,
Joshua and the start of the precession was already staging for the Interment Service.
FSNC then lead the MN-PGR to the shelter and we formed up the Flag lines in honor of Spc. Joshua R. Anderson.
apx 20 minutes later the precession came through, and we rendered Honors, Gun Salute and Taps, multi American Flag's were placed over Joshua and presented to the Family.
Lynn, once again came around to every member and thanked each of us for being there for her son.
General (1 Star) came around and thanked the MN-PGR for all that we do for our Minnesota Soldiers.
A member of Spc. Joshua R. Anderson unit, came around and thanked the MN-PGR on behalf of Camp Victory, Iraq
Thank You, Spc. Joshua R. Anderson, your mission is complete. A True American Hero! Rest in Peace Soldier.
Indian John
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain
metrose@mnpatriotguard.org
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MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
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