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patchworksmin 
Posts: 1368
Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia
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| 31 Oct 2009 2:24 PM |
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This is now a confirmed mission.
Location:
Mothe Funeral Home
2100 Westbank Expy Harvey, LA
Viewing: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Service at the Funeral Home: 2:30
Escort to Westlawn Cemetary after the service.
Please be at the funeral home for 9:45 AM on Friday.
Mike Oliver and Brian Blanchard will co-captain. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Brian Blanchard, diskeater@usa.net, 504-340-6106
Mike Oliver, mholiver@cox.net, 504-494-7309
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Brian R. Bates, Jr., 20, of Gretna, La., died Oct. 27 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152, (253) 967-0147 or after hours at (253) 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call). |
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
706-266-1448
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sig22
Posts: 4181
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 31 Oct 2009 2:42 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Brian.....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"
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milktoast
Posts: 3705
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 31 Oct 2009 2:57 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of PFC. Brian Bates, Jr. 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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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 31 Oct 2009 3:43 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr.. 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 31 Oct 2009 4:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Brian R. Bates. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 31 Oct 2009 5:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Brian R. Bates Jr., U.S. Army / OEF. PFC. Gallegos, 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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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 31 Oct 2009 6:22 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 Afghanistan?" 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 6938
Panama City, Fl.
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| 31 Oct 2009 7:05 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of PFC. Brian R. Bates. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May PFC Bates 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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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 31 Oct 2009 7:58 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC. Brian R. Bates, Jr. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son 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, Brian.
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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 855
Bremen, GA
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| 31 Oct 2009 9:15 PM |
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Thank you PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Hero. He has made the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 31 Oct 2009 9:16 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Brian R Bates Jr. 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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hbiker
Posts: 1314
huntington beach
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| 31 Oct 2009 9:23 PM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family of Pfc. Bates. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Pfc. Bates that we live with the freedoms we have. Thank you for your service and fight for our country. May you forever rest in peace.
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rustyrussian
Posts: 32
Winston Salem, NC
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| 31 Oct 2009 10:14 PM |
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| Thank you PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr for voluntarily joining the fight against terrorism and for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. I pray that you are in a better place and that you may rest in peace forever. I also pray that your family and friends have received strength and courage from God to endure their loss. PFC Bates, you are a true American HERO! God bless you. |
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INARNG, USAR, OKARNG, US ARMY '72 - '95
Desert Storm Vet, Task Force Viper, 3rd Armored Division
Riding in honor and memory of my father, 1SG Russell L Chambers Sr, 989th FA Bn, Europe, WWII
In honor of my father-inlaw, Dave Monks, 124th Cavalry, Burma, WWII
In honor and memory of my uncles, Charles Fay, 95th Evac Hospital, South Africa and Italy (Anzio), WWII and Fred Fay, 8th Army-Air Corps, Europe, WWII |
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ivetret
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
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| 31 Oct 2009 10:41 PM |
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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. Brian 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.
~+~
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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1stCavMP
Posts: 639
Warren, Ohio
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| 31 Oct 2009 10:43 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Brian R. Bates Jr.. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You PFC Bates, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1554
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 01 Nov 2009 2:32 AM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC. Brian R. Bates. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
PFC. Bates, 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
"Take Care Ride Safe" |
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cagerbob
Posts: 6443
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 01 Nov 2009 6:49 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace PFC Brian Bates, Jr, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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mlmsan
Posts: 6982
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 01 Nov 2009 8:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC. Brian R. Bates, Jr., US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC. Brian R. Bates, Jr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC. Brian R. Bates, Jr, 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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FL_Native06
Posts: 294
Monroe, Louisiana (Dixie Region)
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| 01 Nov 2009 12:22 PM |
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Deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PFC Bates. He made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the safety of others. Your tour here on earth is now complete soldier. Go now to your next great mission, the one watching over us all with our Lord.
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Rest knowing you will not be forgotten!
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North LA Ride Captain
Louisiana Event Calendar
Proud Army Veteran and proud father
Riding in honor of my son, A1C Mark M. Wheeler (Oct. 19, 1986 to Aug. 24, 2009) and my brother, SSGT Billy 'Crash' Collins (April 25, 1956 to Feb 15, 2009) and all our military and fallen heroes that made the ultimate of sacrifice to protect the freedom of others, both foreign and domestic! May they all rest in peace and know that they are not forgotten!
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 01 Nov 2009 3:13 PM |
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| I sincerely appreciate the military service and ultimate sacrifice of PFC Brian R. Bates, Jr. 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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sschief
Posts: 169
Maurepas,La. 70449
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| 01 Nov 2009 9:49 PM |
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| I offer my prayers and sympathy to the family of Pfc. Brian Bates Jr. on your loss of this True American Hero.Rest assured his service and ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom will never be forgotten.We are forever grateful and thank you for raising such a fine, unselfish young man. |
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Retired Firefighter
"I Wasn't There But I Still Care" |
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 13202
Meridian, MS.
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| 01 Nov 2009 11:47 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Brian R. Bates Jr. for the loss of this young AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord forever free in Heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy ( Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be a Dragon ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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djmurray
Posts: 326
West Columbia, SC
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| 02 Nov 2009 1:01 AM |
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Thank God for those who give us the chance to be free.
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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 02 Nov 2009 4:14 AM |
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Thank you, PFC. Brian R. Bates, Jr, 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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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 02 Nov 2009 5:57 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, PFC Brian R. Bates Jr., 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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