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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Updated 04 NOV 09 458 edt Pattie
Updated 30 Oct 09 1959 edt S Sturgis
SPC Eric N. Lembke, 25, of Plant City, FL was killed by an IED Friday, 23 October 2009 while on a "routine" mission in Afghanistan. According to a family friend, SPC Lembke's job was to find hidden bombs and detonate them.
This Hero was raised by his foster mother in Plant City who later adopted him. He leaves a wife and two children behind. You can read more about him here:
SPC Lembke's wife, Mashelle, has extended the invitation to the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent respect for her husband and Hero. The Visitation and Funeral Service will be held in Plant City, Florida on the sixth and seventh of November. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell on the seventh.
Final Itinerary -
Visitation:
Friday, November 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at
First Baptist Church
503 North Palmer Street
Plant City, FL
Staging will be at the Church
5:00pm - Staging Begins
5:40pm - Mission Brief
5:50pm - Set Flag Line
6:00pm - Visitation Begins
Funeral Service:
Saturday, November 7th 10:00am
First Baptist Church
503 North Palmer Street
Plant City, FL
Staging will be at the Church
7:30am - Staging Begins
8:40am - Mission Brief
9:00am - Set Flag Line
10:00am - Service Begins
Law Enforcement will escort the procession from Plant City to Florida National Cemetery for the Graveside Service and presentation of Military Honors following the Funeral Service.
It should not go without notice that this is the third soldier from Plant City that has made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. Let's show SPC Lembke's family and his community that their loss has been recognized by a nation that cares about and appreciates it's defenders.
Your Ride Captains for this Honor Mission are:
_________________________________________________________________________ Updated 28 Oct 09 1809 edt S Sturgis
I have received word from the CAO that SPC Lembke's wife has extended the invitation to the PGR to honor her husband and Hero. John "slowpoke" Minch Florida Senior Ride Captain ______________________________________________________________________________
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No. 832-09
October 26, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 23 in Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo.
Killed were:
Spc. Eric N. Lembke, 25, of Tampa, Fla.
Pfc. Kimble A. Han, 30, of Lehi, Utah.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-7525; after hours (719) 526-5500. |
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BootLady
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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kbell
Posts: 2965
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 26 Oct 2009 10:39 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Eric N Lembke. 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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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 533
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 26 Oct 2009 10:39 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom, and paying the ultimate price that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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mailman
Posts: 22197
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Oct 2009 10:54 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Eric N. Lembke. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10125
Lacey, WA
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| 26 Oct 2009 11:30 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Eric N. Lembke, U.S. Army / OEF. SPC. Lembke, 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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 26 Oct 2009 12:17 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. Eric N. Lembke to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. 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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Twowheeler
Posts: 556
Largo, FL
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| 26 Oct 2009 2:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Eric Lembke. Thank you, Eric, for your brave service to our nation.
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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 26 Oct 2009 2:26 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Specialist Lembke. There are no words we can say to ease the pain of your loss. I want you to know that I care very much about what you are going through.
This grateful Nation owes him more than we can ever repay. May we ever live our lives in a way that will honor his great sacrifice.
May his memory be a blessing, and may God comfort those who mourn.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1552
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
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| 26 Oct 2009 2:49 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
SPC Lembke, 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:
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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sig22
Posts: 4177
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 26 Oct 2009 2:57 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Eric.....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 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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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vander177
Posts: 4552
Vandergrift, PA
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| 26 Oct 2009 3:25 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Speccialist Eric N. Lembke. We thank you for your military service, sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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milktoast
Posts: 3697
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 26 Oct 2009 3:40 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SPC Eric Lembke. 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 Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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monmixr
Posts: 1918
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 26 Oct 2009 3:45 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Eric N. Lembke. 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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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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TMR
Posts: 2996
Willow Springs IL
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| 26 Oct 2009 4:06 PM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, SPC Lembke, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Oct 2009 5:17 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Eric.
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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Oct 2009 5:53 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Eric is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SPC Eric N. Lembke, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Standing by in Naples... |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Easy.
Posts: 4731
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Oct 2009 6:23 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke, 25, Tampa, FL,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
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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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1stCavMP
Posts: 635
Warren, Ohio
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| 26 Oct 2009 6:45 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Eric N. Lembke. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Spc. Lembke, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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markjohnson
Posts: 49
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| 26 Oct 2009 8:50 PM |
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Dear family and friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Eric laughing so hard that he cried. Take time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Above all, take time to celebrate the life of an American Hero. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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"You don't get to choose whether or not you stand behind your troops, for they have already chosen to stand in FRONT of you"
PGR Rider - '03 HD Road King Police
Desert Storm Veteran '88~'94 U.S.N.
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aoop
Posts: 3304
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 26 Oct 2009 8:55 PM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 26 Oct 2009 10:49 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Eric N. Lembke, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Eric N. Lembke's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Eric N. Lembke, 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 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: 5310
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 27 Oct 2009 1:33 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SPC. ERIC N. LEMBKE (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ERIC. 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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tamicee
Posts: 902
Palm Bay, FL
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| 27 Oct 2009 3:43 AM |
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Thank you, SPC Lembke, for making my life--and the lives of my students--possible.
To Eric's family and friends: We do not forget~
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Palm Bay, FL
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awneuville
Posts: 351
Winter Springs, Florida
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| 27 Oct 2009 4:56 AM |
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| Our family in Winter Springs wishes to send our thoughts and prayers to the Lembke family in these most difficult times. May the good Lord watch over each of you. Spc. Eric N. Lembke rest in peace. Your mission has changed. May you be the Guardian Angel now for your children. God Speed. |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 6934
Panama City, Fl.
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| 27 Oct 2009 5:47 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of SPC Eric N. Lembke. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he now rest in everlasting peace. |
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James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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