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cricketskids 
Posts: 2098
Suwanee, GA
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| 18 Mar 2009 8:15 PM |
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We have been invited by the family of James Hammond, US Navy Veteran and PGR member, to honor his service to this Great Nation and it's service members at his Visitation/Funeral and Interment Services. Jim had suffered from colon cancer for the past year or so, and even through the chemotherapy episodes still made every effort he could to help those less fortunate. Jim will be sorely missed in the veteran's community, and the community at large.
VISITATION MISSION: Monday 23 MAR 09, 1600-1800 hrs.
Rally Point: Esterdahl's Mortuary, 6601 38th Ave, Moline, IL http://tinyurl.com/cr7td2
Rally Time: 1500 hrs., PRB 1530 hrs., Immediately establish flag lines.
FUNERAL MISSION: Tuesday 24 MAR 09, 1000 hrs.
Rally Point: 1st Christian Church, 1826 16th Ave., Moline, IL http://tinyurl.com/dxc2s3
Rally Time: 0845 hrs., PRB 0915 hrs., Immediately establish flag lines. Following Services, we will escort to R.I. National Cemetery for Interment Services.
Ride Captain: Thea Welke theawelke@yahoo.com (563)650-9307
Assistant Ride Captain: Rev. Jim Olsen revjim777@msn.com (563)320-6157
A NATION THAT FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN.
Eric "Nailer" Swanson ^-^
NW IL PGR Senior Ride Captain
NE IA PGR Ride Captain
563-676-7145
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Cricket
GA HOTH Coordinator
Georgia Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
678-908-9932
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
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3763
Conroe,Texas
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| 18 Mar 2009 8:38 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation.
We salute you , My Friend
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 just got 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."
- Paul E. Babb Sr.-
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us ".......................................
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Uffda
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Mar 2009 9:29 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond, US Navy Veteran/PGR Member. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will NEVER be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, James.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3896
Orange Park, FL
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| 18 Mar 2009 9:58 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Hammond. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 19 Mar 2009 12:23 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF USN VETERAN AND PGR MEMBER JAMES HAMMOND. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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churchman
Posts: 171
Blue Grass, Ia
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| 19 Mar 2009 12:51 AM |
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| It was my priviledge to know Jim and to stand many flag lines with him. Even in Jim's weakend condition he continued to stand for other veterans. Jim, you will be missed by all your PGR brothers and sisters. Even though Jim was a layman he was ordained by his denomination. We had many talks about our relationship to Jesus Christ and their was no doubt that Jim was a true believer. Luke 16 suggests that when a believer dies he is escorted to his heavenly home by angles. Early Wednesday morning Jim was given an angelic escort into the presence of his savior, Jesus Christ. It will be my priviledge along with serval of his PGR brothers and sisters to escort him to his final resting place hear on earth. |
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Rev Jim
Iowa State Chaplain, Road Captain,
Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Navy
Proud Member of the Posse
"Happy moments, PRAISE GOD, Difficult moments, WORSHIP GOD, Painful moments, TRUST GOD, every moment, THANK GOD" (Rick Warren)
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. (J.F.K.) |
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Easy.
Posts: 8424
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Mar 2009 1:29 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond, 49, US Navy Veteran/PGR Member, Moline, IL.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1624
Ga. PGR
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| 19 Mar 2009 4:16 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of James. Thank you Mr.Hammond for your service in defense of our country in the Navy and the support you provided our military and their families as PGR. May you Rest in Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 19 Mar 2009 5:17 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Navy Veteran/PGR Brother, James Hammond, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Annette
Posts: 691
Davenport, Ia
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| 19 Mar 2009 5:56 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USN Veteran/PGR Member James Hammond. It was an honor to stand the Flag lines with you and get to know such a special person. You will be sorely missed my friend. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
American Legion Womens Auxillary member
All Era Veterans Healing Field committee member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans
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jaegers
Posts: 2469
Tipton, IA
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| 19 Mar 2009 6:21 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your loved ones service to our great country.
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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wheatfield
Posts: 1180
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 19 Mar 2009 6:55 AM |
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| My sympathy to the family of U.S. Navy Veteran James Hammond for the sorrow that has entered your lives. My respect to James, who when he was a young man, served our country with honor. I honor the memory of a man who continued to serve his country and our military as a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. My thanks to a PGR brother who stood the flag line and gave of himself on behalf of our fallen and their families on many an Honor Mission. James will be sorely missed every time we gather together; but as the colors of our beloved country are unfurled...his presence will be felt. May God Bless and keep all who are beloved on this earth to James Hammond, a true patriot. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 19 Mar 2009 7:44 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of James Hammond.
My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 19 Mar 2009 8:15 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of James Hammond and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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ALOLLER
Posts: 104
Warren Township, Illinois
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| 19 Mar 2009 8:22 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of James. Thank you Mr.Hammond for your service in defense of our country while in the Navy and your continued service a a Patriot Guard Rider. |
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Al Oller / PGR 97954
SGT, USAF '73-'78
Riding in memory of my father SSG(Retired) Earl E. Oller, US ARMY, Korean War Veteran and brother Major(Retired) William "Bill" Oller, US Army Aviator
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 19 Mar 2009 9:09 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Navy veteran and PGR brother, James Hammond. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace sailor. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Mar 2009 11:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran/PGR Member James Hammond. RIP. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sidesaddle
Posts: 549
Somerville Ohio
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| 19 Mar 2009 1:25 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to James' family and friends. Thank you for your unselfish service to your country, and may God welcome you with open arms on your final journey home. |
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Tammy (SideSaddle)
US Army Active Duty Military Intelligence 1982-1988
US Army Reserves Nurse 1994-2005
VFW
American Legion
ALR Post 87/762
Patriot Guard Rider
Cincinnati VA Hospital, Nurse, OEF/OIF Clinic
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill,
that we will pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship,
support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of Liberty
President John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
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db4175
Posts: 0
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| 19 Mar 2009 5:27 PM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond. Whose service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May the family find strength and peace in Gods grace. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 19 Mar 2009 5:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James Hammond, U.S. Navy Veteran / PGR Member. Mr Hammond, I am forever grateful for your service to our country and our Fallen Heroes. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Pooz
Posts: 79
Sebastian, Florida
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| 19 Mar 2009 5:31 PM |
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I offer my condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy Veteran, and brother PGR Member Hammond. 'Thank you' for your service to this country and to the others that we honor through this organization.
May God grant you peace. |
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"Riding for PFC Salvatore Armato...KIA Nov 1970"
"Riding for SSgt William T Brown...MIA Nov 1969"
"Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 Forever" |
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ranger rick
Posts: 438
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 19 Mar 2009 6:13 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond, US Navy Veteran/PGR Member
Thank You for your service to our country.
Rest in Peace my PGR brother
Rick & Bonnie Gandy
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Richard J. Gandy PGR # 66935
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 19 Mar 2009 7:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of James Hammond, US Navy, Veteran/PGR Member. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for James Hammond's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. James Hammond, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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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 Cavalry 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7544
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 20 Mar 2009 6:22 AM |
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God Bless James Hammond (My PGR Brother), family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers & sisters.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 20 Mar 2009 7:23 PM |
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| I wish to extend my condolences to the family and friends of James Hammond , may the Lord God wrap you in his arms and bring you peace and comfort in these very trying times. You have done so much for this country and now you have gone on to heaven, and now you are serving the LORD Jesus Christ in his Army in Heaven. The Bible says absent from the body and present with the LORD, so we know that you are at home with Jesus Christ. |
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