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tomkatz4 
Posts: 590
Florence AL
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| 28 Jan 2008 6:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. James Gluff. I am forever grateful for your service to our Nation and for the defense of our freedom.
It was an honor to stand with the GA and TN PGR for this Fallen Hero today. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
PGR BoD / ALR AL Post 11 Charter Member / USN |
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HIGH TECH REDNECK
Posts: 307
KIRKWOOD, ATLANTA, GA
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| 28 Jan 2008 8:21 PM |
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| School Children with a "Thank You" sign. An elderly lady on one crutch with her hand on her heart. Hundreds of Townspeople by the side of the road with flags and banners. Fire Departments with large flags out. A Marine holding the young son's new Teddy Bear while taking care of James' widow. A Marine rendering TAPS in a respectful manner. A new ride captain breaking down in tears at the end of a remarkable first leadership mission. Caring people everywhere offering their support. Truckers stopping their rigs GOING THE OTHER WAY out of respect. I was speechless at the outpouring of emotions for this young hero who gave his all for our country. I got carried away today and made 184 photos of what was happening all around us. It was one of the best run missions I have seen in a long time. The photos I made can be seen at ..........http://andrews3.gotfamiliesonline.com........and if anyone wishes to save any, just right click on what you want and save them to your computer. Special thanks to the BMW Patriot Guard Rider who protected me as I made the photos during the escort. He made my efforts a lot easier. God grant the family of this HERO a measure of peace that passeth understanding as they know that James has gone ahead to a better place. |
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P.G.R. THE BEST REASON TO RIDE
PROUD SON OF A WWII A-26 BOMBER PILOT
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Blairsville Express
Posts: 261
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| 29 Jan 2008 6:16 AM |
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| High Tech, Great photos. My neighbor's son is an Army doctor (LTC), who deployed for Iraq last Friday. She wanted to see some photos of the PGR mission yesterday and you made it easy. Thanks a bunch. |
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Elliot
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT !!!!!
Riding in memory of Capt. James Leighton, WWII B-24 pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star recipient (Janet's father).
"Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway."
Hillsborough Co. SO-Tampa (ret.)
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PapiWideGlide
Posts: 29
Gainesville, FL.
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| 29 Jan 2008 8:34 AM |
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My wife and I attended LCpl Gluff's services not as members of PGR, but as the parents of a fellow Marine who fought alongside Big James on 19January2008. We were impressed with the turnout by members of both Georgia and Tennessee PGR and enjoyed the time we spent chatting with all of you prior to the visitation on Sunday. Cricket, nobody would know this was your first mission as a RC. Congratulations on a job very well done and thank you to all who were there.
To the residents of Georgia and Tennessee who took time out of their day to line the roads and overpasses, to the LEO of both states who blocked intersections and every on-ramp on I-75 North, to the firefighters who paid their respects, and to all of the southbound travelers who stopped simply to pay their respects to an American hero: you are what makes this country great.
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1980-1988
I no longer "hide with pride;" I now "ride with pride."
Proud Father of former LCpl David S. Moore, Jr.
2nd Marine Div., 1/8, Bravo Co, 2 PLT
In memory of LCpl James M. "Big James" Gluff
2nd Marine Div., 1/8, Bravo Co, 2 PLT
R.I.P. 01/19/2008
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ORVONTON
Posts: 12
Chattanooga, TN
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| 29 Jan 2008 10:16 AM |
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| This mission went very well. This child was a True Hero. I was proud to stand for him and would like to thank all those great folks that turned out for this. God gave us a beautiful day to lay this Marine to rest. |
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cricketskids
Posts: 2052
Suwanee, GA
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| 29 Jan 2008 2:23 PM |
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Wednsday night 1/23/08 I made a phone call to the first funeral home on my list, to prepare for getting a confirmation to Honor our Marine. I have never made this type of phone call before, and I was scared. I thought if I dont get the funeral director to see my heart, we might not get invited. I happened to call the correct funeral home on my first try from the list out of Dalton. I talked with the director for few minutes and he said, "hold on, Michaels wife is right here you can talk to her". I panicked, I was in the car with my family going through Burger King. I got out of the car, sat on the sidewalk and heard this small voice, Hello?
It was the hardest thing to do, she and I both cried. She asked us to be a part of everything, she wanted us there without question. THus began a worldwind for me, being my first mission, knowing we had 1 chance to get it right. After talking with Hope that first time, I had the huge sense of wanting to protect her, and for us to be the source of peace for her and the family. I sent out a call for help, and we had 8 people in a flag line/airport escort the next day.
The first in a series of amazing events. And because we are an organization without borders, we had TN, FLA, AND Alabama PGR and folks from so many riding clubs that I cant begin to name them all. But we all have the same heart. So it was no wonder that we had 32 folks on Sunday for the visitation.
The weather for the funeral started out at 24 degrees, but that did not stop some from riding, some over a hundred miles, some from out of state, but all with the same goal, honoring this family, and our Marine. THe family was due to arrive at the funeral home by 10am, Monday morning, so we did a small flag line there, with about 12 people. As Hope arrived, I greeted her with as big a hug as we both could muster, she stepped back and said, Cricket, do I look pretty? I said you look beautiful, baby. And so it went.
Hope held her head high, as she went into the funeral home to say her last goodbye. She told me she did not want to say goodbye to him. Her pain was a visible reminder to all, the cost of freedom.
I watched in amazement as over 70 bikes pulled into the staging, with riders taking off layer after layer. It was cold! And I was so proud. We all were there with one goal, it did not matter the cold, the overcast skies, the distance, and from every walk of life, with one heart, we were there. The flagline at the funeral home went almost end to end with the building.
Tall and Proud our flags flew. I cant ever remember walking around in between a state of awe and anxiousness, that so many different clubs were represented, that friends of Michael wanted to ride, and praying that we got it right, and safe.
We left for the short ride to the Chattanooga National Cemetary, taking the long way through MIchael and Hopes hometown. And the sight along that entire route will never leave me. The people standing next to eachother to pay there respects to the family, saluting Michael as he went by, waving banners and American FLags, covering the overpasses. One man traveling down 75 south, I think, standing on the hood of his cement truck saluting. The Tennessee Army National Guard standing in formation.
What an unbelievable outpouring of love for Hope and her family. THe town of Tunnel Hill, and surrounding towns, got it right. As did all the support of the Law Enforcement, DOT and just more people than I can put name to.
As the service was winding down, and nearly over, off in the distance, under a now beautiful blue sky, a train was leaving the station, its horn sounded in the distance, fading the farther away it got, I thought of MIchaels journey toward the arms of God.
How fitting an ending to a sad, hard emotion filled two days, we all watched little Michael Wayne toddling his way around the casket, knowing the rough road still ahead, in my mind was WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Thank you all to those who came out to honor Big James, to the LEO, the funeral director, the Red Knights, and to GA, TN FLA, and Alabama PGR and so many more riders and clubs then I can name. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and Hopes, thank you. |
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Georgia Ride Captain
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GA PGR...PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT!!
"He used to tell us that integrity was the checks and balances in life. You don’t ever give up. You don’t ever stop. As long as you believe that you are doing the right thing, you won’t be wrong.”
1Sgt. John Blair
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greywolfx2000
Posts: 1018
GA. Assistant State Captain,
North Region,
GA. Ride Captain
Fired on 03/22/09 by DRC, GASC, for wanting to make sure our Hero's were Honored
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| 29 Jan 2008 5:32 PM |
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Georgia PGR... Part of it... Proud of it !
Hero Down / Kickstands Up
Firefighters don't choose the fires;
The Armed Forces don't choose the wars.
The alarm sounds: we go.
And then came a rumbling felt - and heard - from miles away. It was the Patriot Guard, As they rumbled away, retired Marine Col. Don Beaver, one the parade's organizers, flashed a smile.
"That," he said, "is the sound of patriotism."
Johnny Bradford
Greywolf
Patriot Guard Riders
Georgia Assistant State Captain, North Region
Georgia Ride Captain
Fired on 03/22/09 by DRC and GASC, Due to wanting to make sure our Hero's were honored
Greywolfx2000@aol.com
770-276-1875
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Tripper_Ga
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| 29 Jan 2008 5:34 PM |
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Thank you Cricket....Beautifully done, just like you.
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SFC Rod
Posts: 361
Weston, Michigan 49289
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| 30 Jan 2008 3:57 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends on the loss of Lance Corporal James M. Gluff, 1/8 Marines. James, You Will Not Be Forgotten, Rod. Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace and farewell... |
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ron0351
Posts: 202
Bridgewater, MA.
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| 30 Jan 2008 7:25 AM |
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Cricket, Thank you for the wonderful write up. I sent it to my son serving with 1/8 in Ramadi. He has been on an Honor Mission with me so he will be able to "see" what you descibe. What a great effort by all. We are part of an incredible organization.
Lcpl Gluff,, Rest in Peace You are remembered by your Family, Friends, and Marines still in Ramadi |
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Rocketman
USMC 1975-1979, Sgt, Anti-Tank Assault. 3rd Bn/8th Mar. Weapons instructor at the Infantry Training Company, Camp Geiger, NC. Father of 6, husband of 1. Proud Dad of Marine Corps Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom
I Support our Troops AND their Mission
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SueD
Posts: 8
Delray, FL
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| 30 Jan 2008 12:07 PM |
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| Cricket - Thank you just isn't enough. You did a wonderful job, I would never have guessed it was your first mission as an RC and I know how much Hope appreciated having you there. I attended with other parents from the 1/8 and the outpouring of love and support left us speechless. Our boys in Iraq are grateful to all who attended and supported the family. I have sent the pictures we took to the BN so that our boys can see the tremendous support and respect given to their brother. |
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SueD
Proud Widow of SgtD, USMC/DAV
Proud Marine Mom of Cpl Chris, USMC, 94-98
Proud Marine Mom of LCpl DJ, USMC, 1/8
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acratliff
Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 30 Jan 2008 3:33 PM |
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| Thank you for your service and sacrifice LCpl James M. Gluff. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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Cipher
Posts: 584
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 30 Jan 2008 9:15 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the families and friends of our hero. People
forget the sacrifices our men and women of our military make to protect this
great country of ours, it's people and it's constitution.
I will not forget and do my best to remind others to remember!
Q
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Wordsmith
Posts: 423
Hogansville,Ga.
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| 31 Jan 2008 8:29 AM |
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What is seen in the eyes tells a story. Great Job Cricket
Hero Home
We wait for months
To see you again
All the while praying
Not knowing when
Talking with you on the phone
Your calming voice
I ask you when you’re coming home
You say I don’t know
That is not my choice
When I hang up the phone
I do not want to say goodbye
For at that moment you are home
So I said I Love You with a sigh
I watch the news everyday
Hoping to see you
Just to know your ok
All it does is make me blue
I woke up today
With the phone ringing
And a knock at the door
The Angels stopped singing
I plan your return now
Knowing you’ll be home soon
Greeting you with love
On a cold afternoon
You arrive on time as always
The whole town waiting
To show love in so many ways
For my brave one
What long days
You look sharp in colors
Red, White and Blue
Always looking after others
That is just you
Hero Home
Todd Moyer
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Todd Moyer
"Wordsmith"
South West Region
Assistant State Captain
Georgia Ride Captain
Orig. Member Date 04/06
The Fallen...
Through Their Memory
They Still Give...
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.
Life is unpredictable, so to try and predict what is ahead is only asking for disappointment. Just live it as we can. Love and love of life will help us be guided in our decisions as we go forward.
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