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Sandy9999 
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Westminster, MD
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| 29 Oct 2009 9:29 PM |
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Updated 30 OCT 09 @ 1154est by Sandy9999
Mission Confirmed
The family of Staff Sgt Shawn Henry McNabb has asked that the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the final service for this active duty Army soldier. On 10/26/2009 ST McNabb was involved in a helicopter crash in Darreh-ye bum, Afgahanistan.
The dates and times of SST McNabb's arrival in the Metroplex and his services are still pending at this time as the military has not released him to come home. Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home in Terrell, Texas will be handling funeral arrangements and SSt McNabb will be interred at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Mike "Gunner" Lambert
Deputy State Captain
North Texas PGR
mikelambert2@aol.com
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 26 of wounds suffered when the MH-47 helicopter they were aboard crashed in Darreh-ye Bum, Afghanistan.
Killed were five soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.:
Chief Warrant Officer Michael P. Montgomery, 36, of Savannah, Ga.
Chief Warrant Officer Niall Lyons, 40, of Spokane, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Shawn H. McNabb, 24, of Terrell, Texas.
Sgt. Josue E. Hernandez Chavez, 23, of Reno, Nev.
Sgt. Nikolas A. Mueller, 26, of Little Chute, Wisc.
Also killed were two soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.:
Sgt. 1st Class David E. Metzger, 32, of San Diego.
Staff Sgt. Keith R. Bishop, 28, of Medford, N.Y.
For more information media may contact the Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at 910-432-6005; after hours 910-689-6187, or visit http://news.soc.mil. |
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 29 Oct 2009 9:32 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSGT Shawn H. McNabb. 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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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 29 Oct 2009 9:56 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSGT Shawn H McNabb. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 6982
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 29 Oct 2009 10:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT Shawn H. McNabb, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SSGT Shawn H. McNabb's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SSGT Shawn H. McNabb, 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Shawn H. McNabb, U.S. Army / OEF. SSG. McNabb, 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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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1554
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
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| 30 Oct 2009 1:44 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SSGT Shawn H. McNabb. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
SSGT McNabb, 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.
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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
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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:48 AM |
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Thank you, SSGT Shawn H. McNabb for your service to this Nation. Individuals like you put your life on the line and sacrifice your lives for our freedoms. And it breaks my heart. I pray each day that the Lord our God will provide each and every one of our soldiers an Angel to watch over and protect them. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America “for an amount of up to and including my life.”
That is Honor.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:21 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSG Shawn H. McNabb. 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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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 30 Oct 2009 4:08 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Shawn H. Mcnabb. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Shawn.....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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TMR
Posts: 2996
Willow Springs IL
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| 30 Oct 2009 7:33 AM |
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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, SSG McNabb, 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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leupold74
Posts: 64
Finger Lakes, NY
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| 30 Oct 2009 7:39 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of SSG Shawn H. McNabb. May your faith give you comfort & sustain you during this most difficult time.
Thank you to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country and your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May he provide peace, comfort, and understanding to every life you have touched.
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1stCavMP
Posts: 639
Warren, Ohio
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| 30 Oct 2009 8:03 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Shawn H. McNabb. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You SSgt. McNabb, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
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hbiker
Posts: 1314
huntington beach
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| 30 Oct 2009 8:18 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of SSG McNabb. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself SSG McNabb that we live with the freedoms we have and enjoy. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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markjohnson
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:15 AM |
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Dear family and friends of SSG Shawn H. McNabb,
Our deepest sympathies and most reverent prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take time to reflect on a memory of Shawn 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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Mark "SkidMark" Johnson
"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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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:36 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, SSgt. Shawn H. McNabb, 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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sailor74
Posts: 183
OAK LAWN,IL
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:39 AM |
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| MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SSGT SHAWN H McNABB,YOU ARE AN AMERICAN HERO ! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN ! |
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IN MEMORY OF OVER 58,044 BROTHERS WHO NEVER RETURNED VIETNAM 62-75 ! PROUD BLUE STAR DAD ! |
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Sandy9999
Posts: 1372
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:54 AM |
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
In God they trusted, all others they monitored... |
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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 533
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 30 Oct 2009 10:52 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of SSG Shawn H. McNabb. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom so 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 30 Oct 2009 11:21 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Shawn H. McNabb. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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milktoast
Posts: 3705
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 30 Oct 2009 12:33 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSG Shawn McNabb. 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3861
Lexington, NC
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:03 PM |
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Staff Sgt Shawn H. McNabb earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Shawn - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:13 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of SSgt. Shawn H. McNabb to protect our 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 30 Oct 2009 3:08 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG. Shawn H. McNabb ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Paul E. Babb Sr.-
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us ".......................................
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
Motorcycle Marshal MS-150
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas.........................." We Do What We Do Because We Care "
If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have
missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh or two .
.....................Riding in memory of....................................................... Riding in Honor of
..............................................................My Dad ..........................................My Brother
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ........................Pfc. Leslie Babb.............................. E4. Roger Babb
MCSO-3102 ...............................................WW II ....................................... Vietnam Vet.
DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......... ....42 - 45 ............................................. 68 - 69
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Kitten 2
Posts: 185
Georgia
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| 30 Oct 2009 4:00 PM |
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| Our Family extends its heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG. Shawn H. McNabb, may God give you comfort in this most difficult time. SSG. McNabb, Sir, we Thank You for your Service and dedication to our Great Country. America owes you and your Family a debt, that we can NEVER repay, we can only let your Family know we will NEVER Forget you and YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN A TRUE AMERIAN HERO!!! Your MISSION is COMPLETE SOLDIER, Rest in Peace, Sir, with the Heroes who have gone on before! |
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Georgia PGR....... Part of It ..... Proud of It......
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God Bless The Mother that brought up a baby boy to believe there are some things in this world worth fighting for. The one who raised a fine young Soldier marching off to war. God Bless the Mother!
God Bless The Father that taught his little girl that freedom is a special thing and rare in this old world. The ones who wear the uniform of the Land their proud to serve. God Bless the Father!
Charlie Daniels
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In Honor Of:
Proud Mother Bosnia, OIF, Now Deployed
Afghanistan Army/NG (son)
Proud Mother Desert Storm Army Vet (son)
Proud Daughter SGT Homer P. Farley, WWII,
Korea, Vietnam, Army, Vet(Ret)
Proud Niece ADR1 Charles K.Farley, WWII,
Korea, Vietnam, Navy, Vet (Ret)
Proud Cousin
SGT. Donald Roberts, USMC
Vietnam (Vet)
SGT. Roy L. Stone, USMC
In Memory:
Uncles:
Ralph L. Farley WWII, Torpedo Alley
SGT Van L. Farley WWII, Korea, Vietnam, USAF VET (Ret)
Beloved Friend Charles "Hank" Watt Army 2x Vietnam
Beloved Friend Mark Correy USMC Vietnam/KIA
Beloved Friend Donald W. Patterson, USN Vietnam,Vet |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Shawn shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family.
I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
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[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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