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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 03 Jul 2009 11:32 AM |
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Updated 09 JUL 09 1748 PDT by Zippy
Patriot Guard Riders
This is the Confirmed Mission Order to honor Mr. Edwin D. Kessler, USCG and Master Trooper of the Virginia State Police Department.
All contacts have been made and this mission is a GO, we have been graciously invited by his Son on behalf of the family of Master Trooper Kessler.
Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home
1515 Church St. Smithfield, VA 23430
Click Here for map link to Smithfield.
This will be an Honor Flag Line only. The family will be escorted by Virginia State Troopers.
Mission brief at the funeral home will start promptly at 12:45 pm to be in place on the flag line NLT 1:15 pm. The PGR will stand in silent honor for the arrival of the family and then for visitation and services to commence at 2:00 pm utilizing a 15 minute rotation and re-forming the flag line upon the family’s departure.
Upon conclusion, PGR will debrief and dismiss from this site.
Weather Forecast:
The forecast for Sunday is Partly Sunny with high of 93;
possibility of scattered T-showers - 40% precipitation.
UV index 9 very high, 60% humidity.
Dress accordingly. Pack your rain gear if so inclined.
Bring sun screen /water. It is important that you stay well hydrated.
Bring your 3x5 flags.
We will adhere to proper flag etiquette at all times.
Rally Point:
Rally point for Southside members if you wish, will be at the VDOT Park & Ride.
Reon Rd. and Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach. Leaving promptly at 11:00 am for the 45 minute transit to Smithfield.
Ride Captain for this Mission
Deborah ‘1armymom’ Worrell-Rand
757-705-5015
Robert ‘banditbob’ Reynolds
757-309-1111
Mission Co-Captain
Johnnie ‘dliqnt’ George
Asst St /Sr District Ride Captain
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., US Coast Guard veteran and retired Virginia State Trooper on Sunday, July 12, 2009 in Smithfield, VA. This will be a memorial service flag line only.
Times and address are pending and will be updated as soon as the information is provided.
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 03 Jul 2009 11:45 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Elwin D. Kessler Sr., U.S. Coast Guard Veteran / Virginia State Trooper Retired. Mr. Kessler, I am forever grateful for your service to our country and our communities. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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dliqnt
Posts: 456
Virginia Beach, Va Dist 5 Sr RC
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| 03 Jul 2009 12:07 PM |
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My condolences to the friends and family of Elwin D. Kessler, Sr. His dedication and service to others will place him amonst America's heroes and reflects greatly upon himself, the US Coast Guard and the Virginia State Police.
Respectfully,
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J. E. George,
Assistant State Captain D5/Hampton Roads
Virginia Red, White and Blue Book Coordinator
SSG, Delta Company
Lafayette Brigade,
Virginia Defense Force
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jul 2009 12:10 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USCG Veteran/LEO (Ret) Elwin D. Kessler, Sr.. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 03 Jul 2009 2:53 PM |
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God Bless Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., 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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ChuckW698
Posts: 180
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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| 03 Jul 2009 3:44 PM |
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I wish to say thank you, for your service to our nation, and to the state of Virginia. I am sure you will be missed by many of your family and friends.
Thank you again for your service. |
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Charles B (Chuck) Wray
AD-1 USN 1960-1984 Retired
PGR Member #10902 04/20/2006
Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true. [paraphrased]
Buddha:
"All Gave Some - Some Gave All "
Born again American video and pledge.
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/index.html |
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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 03 Jul 2009 4:38 PM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 03 Jul 2009 6:23 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., USCG Veteran/ Ret VA LEO. 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, Elwin.
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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 03 Jul 2009 7:02 PM |
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Elwin D. Kessler Sr.. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 03 Jul 2009 7:19 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., U.S. Coast Guard, Veteran/(Ret) VA LEO. I Pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Elwin D. Kessler, Sr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 03 Jul 2009 11:08 PM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF USCG VETERAN AND RETIRED VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER ELWIN D. KESSLER SR. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ELWIN. 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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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Jul 2009 6:10 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USCG Veteran, (Ret) VA LEO, Elwin D. Kessler Sr., 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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Grandude
Posts: 747
Oak Island, NC
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| 04 Jul 2009 6:42 AM |
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| My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Elwin D. Kessler, SR., USCG Veteran. Thank you, Elwin, for your dedicated commitment and service to our great country and for keeping our freedom and way of life. I salute you Brother and may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Stand down your tour is done |
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer and all other fallen heros |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 04 Jul 2009 1:59 PM |
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| Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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SECURITY MOM NJ
Posts: 72
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| 04 Jul 2009 4:46 PM |
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From our Law Enforcement family to the family of USCG Veteran and Virginia State Police Trooper Elwin D. Kessler, we express our prayers and thanks for your service. Your missons are complete. Rest in God's service now. There is a special place in heaven for those who serve.
SECURITY MOM NJ & MY LEO HUSBAND |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 04 Jul 2009 5:38 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Elwin D. Kessler, Sr. 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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 855
Bremen, GA
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| 04 Jul 2009 6:29 PM |
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Thank you Elwin D. Kessler, Sr. for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave USCG Veteran. May you rest in peace and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 04 Jul 2009 8:25 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elwin D Kessler Sr. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 05 Jul 2009 5:12 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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slowwalker
Posts: 76
Leasburg NC 27291
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| 05 Jul 2009 5:32 PM |
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| My prayers go out to the family and friends of Ret. GSCG Veteran Elwin D. Kessler, Sr. Thank you for our freedom! |
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1armymom
Posts: 999
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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To the family and loved ones of Elwin D. Kessler, Sr., USCG, VA State Master Trooper (RET),
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero,
who served his country, in the defense of his brothers and sisters and our grateful nation and served his state, in the defense of Justice.
May God give you strength until you meet again.
Mr. Kessler,
You have done important work. Your life’s vocation is complete.
Now may you rest in eternal peace.
Your service will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
~Standing By in Virginia Beach~
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 06 Jul 2009 2:57 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Elwin D. Kessler,Sr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Elwin for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3412
Orange Park, FL
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| 06 Jul 2009 4:03 PM |
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Thank you, Mr Kessler, for your service. 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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It's all about freedom! |
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pbear27958
Posts: 97
Moyock, North Carolina
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| 06 Jul 2009 5:18 PM |
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| Sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Mr Kessler. Thank you for you service to our Country and Community. May you rest in Peace. |
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Alan Brothers
ENC(SW) USN Ret
1980-2004
In Memory of parents Logan and Audrey Brothers; both WWII Veterans |
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SClaus
Posts: 421
Snellville, Georgia
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| 07 Jul 2009 6:49 AM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. May you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the gratitude of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Rick “Claus” Hyman
Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII and for my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF currently defending our freedom.
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