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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Updated 28 Sep 09 at 0822 EDT by Cagerbob
The family of SPC Don Grella has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his long awaited funeral in Laurel , Nebraska , at 11am on Saturday, October 03, 2009 . Over 300 PGR were privileged to be able to provide an escort for Fallen Hero Grella last Saturday from Omaha to Laurel .
We are honored to stand a flag line one hour prior to the service and immediately following the service lining the 6 block route to the cemetery.
STAGE DATE: Saturday, October 03, 2009
STAGE LOCATION: Laurel-Concord High School , 502 Wakefield St , Laurel NE
Park motorcycles on the South and West parking lots. The West lot is hard
packed rock. Cemetery parking may be on grass - bring kick stand blocks
STAGE TIME: 9:30am
RIDERS MEETING: 9:45am
FLAG LINE 10AM to 11AM - Flags will be provided
SERVICE: 11AM
Ride Captain: Mike Fischer mrfischer@aol.com 402-598-9223
Flag Captain: Fidel Valdez eagle1vet@msn.com 402-727-9485
Omaha Area Riders
STAGE TIME: 6:30am
STAGE LOCATION: Fantasy Gas Station, 168th & West Dodge Road, S/E Corner 402-289-0106
RIDERS MEETING: 6:45am
CLUTCHES OUT: 7am
ETA West Point: 8AM (62 miles)
Lincoln Area Riders
STAGE TIME: 6am
STAGE LOCATION: Phillips 66 Gas station Hwy 77/N 56th St & I-80 Exit # 405
RIDERS MEETING: 6:20am
CLUTCHES OUT: 6:30am
ETA West Point 8am (86 Miles)
West Point Area Riders
STAGE TIME 7:45am
STAGE LOCATION: West Point Travel Plaza, 1716 N Lincoln St (Hwy 275) West Point NE
68788 402-372-9192
RIDERS MEETING: 8:15am
CLUTCHES OUT: 8:30am
ETA Laurel: 9:30am (52 miles)
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain ***************************************************************************** Updated 24 Sep 09 at 2356 EDT by CagerbobUPDATE: 24 SEPT 09 – 10PM – ALL POSTED TIMES REMAIN UNCHANGED. WE WILL BE DEPARTING EPPLEY AIRFIELD IN OMAHA AT 1:45PM. This may be contrary to what you have heard but it has been confirmed this hour by Shirley Haase, our Heroes sister. ******************************************************************************
Spec DON Grella, MIA / KIA Vietnam Central Highlands 1965
The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to be asked by the family to provide an escort for Spec Don Grella, Army Special Forces, MIA/KIA, 28 DEC 1965, in the Central highlands of Vietnam . Spec Grella would have been 68 years old now.
Spec Grella will be returning to Nebraska accompanied by his only sibling, Shirley Haase and her husband Ron on Saturday, September 26, 2009 . The flight is scheduled to arrive at Eppley Airfield in Omaha at 1:05pm . Ron Haase is a Vietnam Veteran.
The PGR will lead the coach carrying Spec Grella with a 5 man “Missing Man” formation leaving Eppley Airfield at 1:45pm with a scheduled arrival in Laurel at 4:30pm . Other Patriot Guard Riders will follow the coach as Spec Grella makes his final journey home more than 40 years after his Huey went down reportedly based on a villager’s account that he shot down a chopper in 1965.
STAGE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2009
STAGE LOCATION: East Fort Street about 1.5 blocks north of the main terminal at Eppley
Airfield on Abbott Drive
STAGE TIME: 12:30 noon
SCHEDULED FLIGHT ARRIVAL: 1:05pm
RIDERS MEETING: 1:15pm
SCHEDULED DEPARTURE: 1:45PM
All Riders are encouraged to join the escort as we travel north to Laurel . Please enter at the back of the motorcycles or join us in West Point at the West Point Travel Plaza north of town.
The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 11am in Laurel Nebraska at the Laurel High School . PGR Mission details will be posted.
RIDE CAPTAIN: Mike Fischer mrfischerne@aol.com 402-598-9223
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
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The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to be asked by the family to provide an escort for Spec Don Grella, Army Special Forces, MIA/KIA, 28 DEC 1965, in the Central highlands of Vietnam. Spec Grella would have been 68 years old now.
Spec Grella will be returning to Nebraska accompanied by his only sibling, Shirley Haase and her husband Ron on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The flight is scheduled to arrive at Eppley Airfield in Omaha at 1:05pm. Ron Haase is a Vietnam Veteran.
The PGR will lead the coach carrying Spec Grella with a 5 man “Missing Man” formation leaving Eppley Airfield at 1:45pm with a scheduled arrival in Laurel at 4:30pm. Other Patriot Guard Riders will follow the coach as Spec Grella makes his final journey home more than 40 years after his Huey went down reportedly based on a villager’s account that he shot down a chopper in 1965.
STAGE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2009
STAGE LOCATION: East Fort Street about 1.5 blocks north of the main terminal at Eppley Airfield on Abbott Drive
STAGE TIME: 12:30 noon
SCHEDULED FLIGHT ARRIVAL: 1:05pm
RIDERS MEETING: 1:15pm
SCHEDULED DEPARTURE: 1:45PM
Sgt Major Ray Kennedy (Ret) will be Riding the “honor” position in the Missing man formation.
The route will travel north from Eppley Airfield to HWY 36. West on 36 to HWY 275. North on 275 to HWY 15, North on 15 to Laurel. We will be traveling through the counties of Douglas, Dodge, Cuming, Stanton, Wayne and Cedar and the towns of Hooper, Scribner, West Point, Beemer, Wisner, and Wayne
RIDE CAPTAIN: Mike Fischer mrfischerne@aol.com 402-598-9223
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 15 Sep 2009 2:08 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM MIA/KIA SPC. DON GRELLA (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME DON AND 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
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1526
West Central Florida
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| 15 Sep 2009 4:29 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Don Grella. Welcome Home and may you rest in peace my friend, wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Tan Son Nhut Association - tsna.org
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
2008 Ride to the Wall (Rolling Thunder)
Christian Motorcyclists Association - cmausa.org
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support) – MOTSonline.org
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall Escort
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
Weekly article on page 4 under “Military and Motorcycles” - northrivernewsonline.com
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" ~ Headstone in Ireland
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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mlmsan
Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 15 Sep 2009 7:53 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Don Grella, US Army, MIA/KIA Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Don Grella's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Don Grella, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. 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 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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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 15 Sep 2009 8:16 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army,MIA/KIA, Vietnam, SPC Don Grella, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 15 Sep 2009 8:31 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of Spc. Don Grella. Thank you, sir, for your service. You are home now; rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Sep 2009 8:51 AM |
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| Welcome Home Specialist Don Grella. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Condolences to your family and friends. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 15 Sep 2009 12:06 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful and will always be indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice paid by Spc. Don Grella to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Welcome home Soldier and may you now rest in eternal 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10925
Lacey, WA
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| 15 Sep 2009 12:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Don Grella, U.S. Army Special Forces / Vietnam / MIA / KIA. Spc. Grella, Welcome Home! 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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kbell
Posts: 3863
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 15 Sep 2009 12:37 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Don Grella. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Welcome home Don, Finally home where you belong. |
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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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LesUSA7178
Posts: 1556
Sciota, Pa.
Pocono Mountains
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| 15 Sep 2009 1:41 PM |
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Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of SPC Don Grella as he comes home for the final time.
He, and so many others, have not been forgotten.
Thank you Don, for your service to our nation, and "Welcome Home Soldier."
Thanks as well to Ron for his service as well. Welcome Home.
Les and Aleida
USA 1971/72-1978
HHC 11th Sig Bn/ 32d AADCOM
“Sure and Ready”
K-town/Darmstadt, FRG
Charlie Co, 142d Sig Bn/ 2 Armored Div
“Hell On Wheels”
Ft. Hood, TX
PGR- 2006-
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rgetch
Posts: 733
Bradford, Pa
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| 15 Sep 2009 3:14 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Don Grella, US Army SF, MIA/KIA Vietnam. We will not forget the sacrifice you made to protect our way of life. Welcome Home and Rest in Peace Brother.
Richard
PA SRC Region 2
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7550
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 15 Sep 2009 7:18 PM |
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God Bless SPC Don Grella, 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 PGR brothers and sisters.
Dave
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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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monmixr
Posts: 2191
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 16 Sep 2009 2:00 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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Its NOT about the ride, Its about the SOLDIER, for Christ's sake!
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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vander177
Posts: 4739
Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Sep 2009 6:39 AM |
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WELCOME HOME U. S. Army MIA/KIA Specialist Don Grella. We have been waiting for your return and am very happy to hear that you are now back on American soil. Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to your family and friends. We thank you for your military service, sacfrices and the sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You have may been gone, but, you was never, nor, will you ever be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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zeldamorton
Posts: 43
Baker, LA.
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| 16 Sep 2009 1:17 PM |
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I welcome Army Specialist Don Grella home to America, a grateful nation for his sacrifice. Thank you sir for your service! As I lay to rest another brother, I offer sincere condolences and prayers for the family.
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RODGE
Posts: 18
Shenandoah, Ia
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| 16 Sep 2009 3:39 PM |
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I would like to express my sincere condolences and prayers to the family of SPC Don Grella, hero. Shirley and Ron, may the lord give you strength as you travel to Omaha. R. Martin
Post #88 American Legion
Vietnam Vet 509th RRCUV Tan Son Nhut '67/'68 |
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CatBandit
Posts: 198
Eastern Iowa
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| 16 Sep 2009 8:10 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Don Grella. I pray the family can find some peace in knowing Don is home once more, and in knowing that he is, and always will be, a true American Hero. We will not forget. |
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U.S. Naval Air 1960-69
ABATE of Iowa Dist. 15
A grateful Iowa rider |
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Rfor2005
Posts: 625
Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff
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| 18 Sep 2009 6:40 PM |
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| I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Don Grella, US Army, MIA/KIA Vietnam. You have arrived for your final mission. May you rest in peace. |
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Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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Riding in Memory of CM1 Samuel Wiliam Fazo
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sister6311
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| DEAR SHIRLEY AS YOU KNOW WE WILL BE GIVING THOMAS RICE JR. HIS FINAL GOODBYES ON TOMORROW SAT. SEPT.19,2009 @ 12 NOON. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES AS YOU PREPARE TO TAKE THE JOURNY MY FAMILY IS ABOUT TO TAKE. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN ARLINGTON FOR THE GROUP SERVICE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGHT AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. LOVE YOU, GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG . |
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Welcome home, SPC Grella. My condolences to the family. I hope this gives you some peace. My sincere thanks for Don's contribution to our Great Nation. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Ed.
Did nothing, yet. Proud and unapologetic about America and our history.
Knew little about Viet Nam until recently, but now understand the sacrifice these people made for America.
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Thanks, Ed.
I've done nothing, yet. Proud and unapologetic about America and our history.
Knew little about the military until recently, but now understand the sacrifice you've made for America.
Very grateful. |
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charlesd
Posts: 347
Plattsmouth, NE
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| 19 Sep 2009 7:32 AM |
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| You can rest well now Don... you've come home. |
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Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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oldmanneighbors
Posts: 121
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Welcome home, Sir.
Standing in spirit from Houston Texas. |
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Littlemike
Posts: 154
Richmond, Ky
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| 20 Sep 2009 6:26 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of Spc. Don Grella. I thank you for your service and the price you paid for my freedom. |
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Mike Sexton
Ride Captain - Madison County
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Easy.
Posts: 8424
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Sep 2009 12:36 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of SPC Don Grella, USA, MIA/KIA Vietnam, Omaha/Laurel, NE,.
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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