Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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updated on 11 AUG 09 at 18:37 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
Mission Update (please note change in time for Airport Arrival):
Wednesday, August 12 -
Arrival at 165th Airlift Wing flightline
Patriot Guard Riders, please gather at the Days Inn, Airport.
Address: 2500 Dean Forest Rd Savannah GA 31408
Time: 1:00pm
Briefing: 1:15pm, Kickstands Up no later than 1:30pm
We will enter the base as a group. All normal requirements for entry onto a military installation are waived with the exception of helmet, eyewear and long pants.
LEO escorted procession will depart the 165AW and travel to Richmond Hill Funeral Home via Highways 17 and 144. Estimated departure time from the airfield is 3:30 pm
Friday, August 14 -
Visitation
Richmond Hill United Methodist Church
9050 Ford Ave Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (Hwy 144, just east of I-95)
Flagline to be established not later than 3:30 pm
Visitation for family only 4-5pm, Public 5-8pm
It is understandable if you can't arrive by 3:30 pm...please don't let that stop you from coming.
Just please be respectful of family and friends who are gathered there and arrive quietly and discretely.
Saturday, August 15 -
Funeral Services
Patriot Guard Riders, please assemble at Kroger in Richmond Hill
Address: 9701 Ford Ave Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Time: 9:00am
Briefing: 9:30am
Kickstands Up no later than 10:00am
Further details regarding Saturday's services will be posted as soon as they are available. There are details still being worked out at this time.
RT
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updated on 09 AUG 09 at 13:22 hrs. edt by patchworksmin
updated 10 AUG 09 2115 pdt towman95
Airport arrival will be Wednesday, August 12. Time is uncertain, but I anticipate a "0930-ish" arrival.
Staging will be 0900 at the Days Inn at 2500 Dean Forest Rd Savannah 31408.
Just look for the pond out front. Please be flexible...the arrival could be later than 0930. We will escort to the funeral home in Richmond Hill.
Visitation will be Friday evening
Services are planned for Saturday, 15 August.
All remaining times and locations will be updated as soon as possible. I just wanted to get the airport arrival info out.
Respectfully,
RT
This mission is now confirmed.
At the gracious invitation of the family, Patriot Guard Riders will stand in respect for Captain Matthew C. Freeman and in support of his family and community.
RCIC for the mission will be Bill "RedThreat" Gaskin
Assisting will be Gene "Gapointman" Altman
Details are still being worked out and updates will be posted as available. Please continue to keep the Freeman and Hess families in your thoughts and prayers as they begin this journey.
RT
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No. 594-09
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, 29, of Richmond Hill, Ga., died Aug. 7 while supporting combat operations in Kapisa province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the III Marine Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan public affairs office at 011-81-611-745-0790 or e-mail them at okinawapao@usmc.mil. | |
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TOU Enforcement Agent
Riding in memory of Bob Moyer, DE State Captain.
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Ridley
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| 09 Aug 2009 7:12 AM |
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Capt. Freeman, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding.
We are forever grateful for his service and sacrifice. Capt Freeman is our Hero, he will never be forgotten. A grateful nation mourns our loss. |
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PGR Flagholder
770-655-3008
Patriot Guard Rider - Part of it - Proud of it - No Borders
In each of us two natures are at war - the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose - What we want most to be, we are. Jekyll & Hyde
In Memory:
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
Dale "DragonWing" Duvall
H.K. "Pop" Edwards
" Papa Joe" Blasingame
Riding in Honor of Specialist Coby Brown
Original Membership 7-20-2006
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 09 Aug 2009 7:22 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, 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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ac57
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| 09 Aug 2009 8:13 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Captain Matthew C. Freeman during this very difficult time. The courage, service, and sacrifice of this Hero will never be forgotten. God Bless |
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 09 Aug 2009 8:19 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, US Marine Corp, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Marine, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
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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@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
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, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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RT-P
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| 09 Aug 2009 9:02 AM |
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To the family of Capt. Freeman, no words can express our sorrow for your loss. We pray that during this difficult time, you know Matthew is one of the true Heros of the United States of American, and he will never be forgotten.
Semper Fi
Sincerely,
Bob and Lily Collins
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ashleigh
Posts: 2936
Kingston GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 9:11 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of our fallen Hero-Capt. Freeman.
We will never forget his sacrifice and we thank him for our freedom.
Rest in peace Capt. Matthew C. Freeman. |
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Ashley
aka Moonshine
Proud granddaughter of two WWII Veterans
Riding in memory of
Sgt. Howard Kelly "H.K." Edwards
PaPa Joe Blasingame-MAKE IT BIG
Al "Bluesman" Philo
SSgt Norman Hampton Currin
Dale "Dragonwing" Duval
Marion Terwilliger-WWII Navy Vet
Riding in honor of
Clyde Holsclaw-USS Hornet WWII
Maurice Wheeler-WWII Navy Vet
www.anysoldier.com
"Cherish your freedom and guard it with honor and respect,
for it carries the blood of those that gave it to you"
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M. Sterling
Posts: 1359
Woodstock, GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 9:16 AM |
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My condolences and prayers for strength offered up for the family and friends of Captain Matthew C. Freeman.
Your service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
With Respect,
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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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keeperofpeace
Posts: 1611
Lawrenceville,Ga
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| 09 Aug 2009 9:42 AM |
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From our home to the family of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman we send our sincere condolences. Thank you for your service may God give you comfort during these trying times. Rest in Peace Capt. Freeman. |
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I stand to honor all my family members that have served, who by the grace of God came home safely and for the fallen schoolmates that didn"t. May we never forget.
770-339-8188 (H)
404-376-2887 (C)
Nothing is ever as simple or as complicated as it seems. |
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LowBo-Rider
Posts: 1058
White Ga. 30184
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| 09 Aug 2009 10:01 AM |
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| THANK YOU CPT. FREEMAN FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO OUR GREAT NATION AND MY FREEDOM...YOU ARE AN AMERICAN HERO-----YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, SIR-----MY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.......I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of this AMERICAN HERO.---May Gods grace touch each of you during this difficult time........................GEORGIA P.G.R.--PART OF IT -- PROUD OF IT ----DIXIE REGION--NO BORDERS---------PROUD VIETNAM VETERAN----AMERICA - HOME OF THE FREE -- BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.......GOD BLESS AMERICA.............. |
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Lucky 7-7-7
Posts: 233
Rome, GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 10:21 AM |
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| Kay and I wish to send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman. May God comfort each of you in this time of sorrow and forever more. We will never forget the service and sacrifice of this AMERICAN HERO, thank you.
Capt. Freeman your mission is complete . Stand down. May you forever rest in peace at God’s side. |
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"We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful." President George W. Bush - 02 OCT 01
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Gregg (Lucky 7's) Carney
Rome, GA
706-512-5688
U.S. Air Force Veteran, 1974-1982
Retired L.E.O.
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Riding in Honor of:
-PFC Loyed Bedford, USA, WWII, Burma.
-Lt. George Slickman, USN, WWII, Pacific Theater
-SSgt Brent Carney, USAF, Iraq X 3 (Active Duty).
-PO2 Cecil Carney, USN
-SSgt Adrian Carney, USAF
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Riding in memory of:
-Sgt. Greg Howard, Floyd County Police Department, Rome, GA, Killled in the Line of Duty, 12/16/94 |
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loehring
Posts: 2439
Asst. State Captain Metro Region Buford, GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 10:23 AM |
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Thank you Capt. Freeman for your service and sacrifice for our country and way of life. Freedom is the life's blood of every American and without heroes like you my children wouldn't even know the meaning of the word. May God welcome you with open arms.
To the family of Capt. Matthew Freeman, 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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soretoe
Posts: 2634
Douglasville, Georgia
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| 09 Aug 2009 11:19 AM |
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Each and every breath of fresh air that we take for granted is made possible because of the sacrifices of heroes like USMC Captain Matthew Freeman. Our most sincere condolences are sent from our Douglasville Georgia home to the family and friends of this American Hero. It is because of his willingness serve in harms way that allow us to live free. He served as a defender of our freedom, may he now rest in peace with God, his mission is complete.
We pray that the Lord above lay his healing hands on the family of this Hero and comfort them during this emotional time. Give them the strength to carry on while remembering their fallen Hero evermore.
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Georgia Ride Captain
Primary Phone - 770-942-6583
Cell phone - 770-841-4783
American Legion Post 145,
ALR Service Vehicle Post 145
Douglasville, Ga
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 09 Aug 2009 11:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, USMC / Active OEF. Capt. Freeman, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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MsMaurauder
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| 09 Aug 2009 12:17 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of this Hero. May God keep all of you in his loving arms as you endure this hardship. Capt. Freeman, thank you Sir for your willingness to stand up for freedom. You will not be forgotten. |
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Easy.
Posts: 9492
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 Aug 2009 12:55 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman, 29, Richmond Hill, GA,.
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
"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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squarepeg
Posts: 1568
Braselton, Ga.
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| 09 Aug 2009 2:16 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman. Georgia has lost another hero. May GOD's peace rest those left behind. |
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Laus Deo "Praise be to GOD"
GEORGIA PGR... PART OF IT... PROUD OF IT
Georgia Mentor Team
Brian Carloss
CELL- 404-824-6099
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WalkingSlack
Posts: 2294
Ride Captain - Newnan GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 2:55 PM |
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Capt. Freeman that you for your service to this great nation sir. Your mission here is now complete, stand down Marine and may you forever rest in peace.
To the family of Capt. Freeman, my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during your time of sorrow. |
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Todd Walker
USAF Veteran 1979-1984
There is no wrong way to do the right thing!
"It's all good".....but I still miss him...
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 09 Aug 2009 2:57 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt. Matthew Freeman. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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Olden Gray
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Rome, GA
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| 09 Aug 2009 3:06 PM |
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To the Freeman family I offer my sincere condolences for your loss.
To Capt. Mattew Freeman I offer a sincere thank you and respect for your service and sacrifice for all.
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| 09 Aug 2009 3:21 PM |
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| I've been a member of PG for some time now, but this is my first post. Matt was a good friend from high school and, in my opinion, the epitome of honor and selflessness. His passing is a great loss and I offer my condolences to his family. Matt will certainly be missed. |
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LV2RDE
Posts: 2201
GA Ride Captain Calhoun Ga
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| 09 Aug 2009 3:37 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our Great Nation. You will now be remembered as a HERO as you walk with the Heroes who have gone before you, and you to sir will not be forgotten. Your watch is now complete….your battle over, and we will take the watch from here. May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand until we all meet again.
Kemmer and Jan
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Kemmer
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
Georgia Ride Captain
mcneese4310@comcast.net
Proud Member GA Patriot Guard....Part of it..Proud of it...No Borders!!!
I carry the Beads in Honor and Respect for all Vietnam Vets...I will never forget...in your Honor..
SP4-E4-ARMY REGULAR MICHAEL ELI KING
101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
Casuality was on March 5 1971
in LZ,Laos.
Panel 04W-Line -24
Thank you Mike for my Freedom...
Riding for the safe return of Pfc. Bowe R Bergdahl American POW . Operation Enduring Freedom 30 June 2009 We are Praying for you.
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1996
Ga. PGR
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| 09 Aug 2009 3:38 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Matthew. Thank you Capt. Freeman for your dedication. willingness to serve and ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation in the Marines. 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...
Leadership...Is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it... -General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 09 Aug 2009 4:24 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of CAPT Matthew C. Freeman. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Matthew.....Godspeed.....
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on….
Cherished memories never fade
Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart….
For as long as there is memory,
They live on in our hearts.
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
Still
Riding With Respect
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| 09 Aug 2009 4:42 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Matthew C. Freeman. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Capt. Freeman, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace... |
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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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