Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 03 Nov 2009 6:09 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to prepare an Honor Mission for Leonard Purdy, US Marine, Vietnam Veteran.
Leonard passed away on Sunday November 1, 2009. His wife Ann has invited the PGR to stand and Honor our veteran. Leonard was born on June 16, 1947. He is survived by his wife Ann, two daughters- Michelle and Marie, one son- Lenny, 7 grandchildren and one great grand child.
The details for this mission are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday evening (11/3/2009) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The visitation will be at the Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce, Georgia.
Funeral Service: Wednesday at 2:00pm, Ivie Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial: Immediately following the service at Webbs Creek Baptist Church.
Ivie Funeral Home
1053 S Elm St.
Commerce, Georgia 30529
Webbs Creek Baptist Church
647 Webbs Creek Road
Commerece, Georgia 30529
DETAILS: We will stage at the funeral home at 1:00pm. We will form a flag line. The family has requested that we escort our veteran and his family to Webbs Creek Church. At this late time, if you can attend, please plan on bringing a flag to stand in the flag line... A flag wagon may be available, but being prepared is important.
I hope to be able to post a RCIC later this evening. The Ivie Funeral Home funeral director is Gary Thompson.
At this time all questions and concerns should be directed to Doug Glidden (slow bull).
Doug Glidden
Georgia Assistant State Captain
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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T-Bone
Posts: 2787
Georgia
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| 03 Nov 2009 6:17 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lenoard Purdy, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, and American Hero from the Great State of Georgia..........."Welcome Home Leonard, and Thank you for your service to our Country, and for Proudly wearing the Uniform of a United States Marine........May God comfort the hearts of your family and friends during this difficult time of sorrow and grief as only He Can.............Rest in peace my friend.
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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LV2RDE
Posts: 729
Calhoun Ga, 30701
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| 03 Nov 2009 6:24 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family of Leonard Purdy. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our Great Nation. You will now be remembered as a HERO as you walk with the Heroes who have gone before you, and you to sir will not be forgotten. Your watch is now complete….your battle over, and we will take the watch from here. May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand until we all meet again.
Kemmer and Jan
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Kemmer
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
Georgia Mentor Team
770-548-2242
mcneese4310@comcast.net
Proud Member GA Patriot Guard....Part of it..Proud of it...No Borders!!!
I carry the Beads in Honor and Respect for all Vietnam Vets...I will never forget...in your Honor..
SP4-E4-ARMY REGULAR MICHAEL ELI KING
101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
Casuality was on March 5 1971
in LZ,Laos.
Panel 04W-Line -24
Thank you Mike for my Freedom...
Riding in honor of Sgt. Ashley R Williams Currently serving in Afganistan
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Ancient 1
Posts: 638
NATIONAL STAFF
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| 03 Nov 2009 6:25 PM |
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Ann,Michell,Maria & Lenny, I was shocked to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I only knew him for a short time but considered him a friend and also a fellow Marine.
May God bless all of you during this time of sorrow.
As I ride to and from his Honor Service I know by now he has earned his angel wings which will brush my face with a breeze only he can.
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GOD is my PILOT
"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION"
CHARIOT RIDER, Living in GEORGIA
I Register OFFLINE MEMBERS (those without a computer) E-Mail me thier Name,address and phone number.
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, Brig.Gen Dick R Petty,USAF,
My Brother, PFC Michael Petty,USMC,r
Mike Bland "DELTOID",a Very Special Friend
Jack Loken "JACKLOCK"a FLSRC
Sarah Stamey "Georgia's SPECIAL ANGEL"
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cranfe
Posts: 45
Marietta, Ga.
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:07 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy, fellow Marine and Vietnam brother. I hope the family will find comfort in knowing he is with God and other HERO'S who have gone before him. Go rest in peace Marine, your tour is over. Semper Fi |
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jjmack22
Posts: 200
Newnan, GA
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:07 PM |
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Karon and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy USMC.
Please rest assured that Leonard has now reported to his new duty station and, as the last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn says, is now "Guarding The Streets of Heaven".
“If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States
Marines”.
Rest well my brother Marine.
I will be present to honor you my brother!
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Semper Fi!
Mack
Proud GA Patriot Guard Member
Charter Member, Tun Tavern Marines RC
9th Marines, Viet Nam 65-66 |
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KeeperOfTheStars
Posts: 82
Rockmart, Georgia
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:15 PM |
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| Vicki and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy. Mr. Purdy thank you sir for your service to this great nation. You are one of America's heroes and will never be forgotten. |
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In memory of my Dad,
Richard R. Towns - US ARMY
Korean War Vet - Purple Heart
1931-2005
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my Wife's dad
Cpl. Jesse D. Butler US ARMY
Co. 1 11th Regt. 5th Div.
Korean Svc Medal; Army Occ Medal (J);
CIC; Pres. Unit Cit; Un Defensive, UN Offensive,
Purple Heart; CCF Intervention
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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:22 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran Leonard Purdy. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1336
West Central Florida
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:23 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy. 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 (Washington DC)
Christian Motorcyclists Association - cmausa.org
Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall Escorts
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
MOTS (Manasota Operation Troop Support) – MOTSonline.org
Weekly article on page 4 under “Military and Motorcycles” - northrivernewsonline.com
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
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sneakysnake
Posts: 6938
Panama City, Fl.
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:46 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Leonard Purdy. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May Mr. Purdy 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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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 03 Nov 2009 7:52 PM |
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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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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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| 03 Nov 2009 8:08 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 03 Nov 2009 8:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Leonard Purdy, USMC / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Purdy, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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SONINLAW
Posts: 251
Cartersville, GA
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:05 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero.
God Bless |
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Mark "Soninlaw" Taylor
Ga. Ride Captain
(770) 401-2797
m2taylor2@yahoo.com |
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SONINLAW
Posts: 251
Cartersville, GA
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:05 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero.
God Bless |
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Mark "Soninlaw" Taylor
Ga. Ride Captain
(770) 401-2797
m2taylor2@yahoo.com |
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Harve1300
Posts: 346
ROCKY FACE, GA.
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:13 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of USMC, Leonard Purdy,Vietnam Vet.Thank you for your service to our nation. May you rest in peace. |
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Harvey Roach
harveyr@optilink.us
706/519-0854 (H)
IN MEMORY OF ;
St Sgt Robert B. Roach (Army)
158th Infantry / Normandy Beach 1940 ~ 1945
Sgt William A. Roach (Air Force)
Air Vac. Med Tech. 1944 ~ 1948
Comm Sgt Maj. Ralph A. Roach (Army)
11th Airborne / "Bastard Bunch" 1953 ~ 2001
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BIG ROGG
Posts: 316
Rocky Face, Ga.
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| 03 Nov 2009 11:45 PM |
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It's time for you to stand down Marine, your mission here on earth is now complete.
My condolences and prayers to family and friends of USMC Leonard Purdy Vietnam Vet.
Thank you for your service to our country for me and my family. |
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Roger “BIG Rogg” Roach
Rocky Face, Ga. ( N. GA. Area )
roger_roach@optilink.us
706 / 673 - 6455 (H) 24/7
IN HONOR OF ;
SPC-E4 HARVEY ROACH (ARMY) 1965 - 1972
VIETNAM VET ~ 1967-69
IN MEMORY OF ;
St Sgt Robert B. Roach (Army)
158th Infantry / Normandy Beach 1940 ~ 1945
Sgt William A. Roach (Air Force)
Air Vac. Med Tech. 1944 ~ 1948
Comm Sgt Maj. Ralph A. Roach (Army)
11th Airborne / "Bastard Bunch" 1953 ~ 2001
( I may not be a Vet but I proudly stand behind and support ALL of our Soldiers and Vets. )
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3412
Orange Park, FL
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| 04 Nov 2009 2:12 AM |
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Thank you for your service Mr Purdy. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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Keithcheek
Posts: 134
Toccoa Georgia.
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| 04 Nov 2009 5:29 AM |
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Thank you for your service Mr Purdy.
Stand down marine, Your mission on this earth is complete, rest in peace Brother.
Prayers streaming from Northeast Georgia for the entire family during this difficult time.\
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Riding in Memory of
MSGT. Brett E Angus MN.
Iraqi Freedom KIA 26 Nov. 05
Riding in Honor Of My son
Scott Cheek SGT USMC
Purple Heart Iraqi freedom 26 nov.2005
I love our Country and God bless ALL our hero's |
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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 04 Nov 2009 5:38 AM |
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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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:02 AM |
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Leonard Purdy. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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ashleigh
Posts: 1865
Clermont GA
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:04 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our Hero Leonard Purdy. We are forever grateful for his service and dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. |
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Ashleigh
aka Moonshine
Proud granddaughter of two WWII Veterans
Riding in honor of
Clyde Holsclaw-USS Hornet WWII
MSG Joseph Tinker currently in Afghanistan
USAF Captain Christian Leighton-Mass
Riding in memory of
Army Sgt. Howard Kelly "H.K." Edwards...My Pop and Hero
SSgt Norman Hampton Currin, my Hero and friend
101st Airborne Ranger
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
www.anysoldier.com
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jwan555
Posts: 486
Georgia Ride Captain Calhoun, Ga
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| 04 Nov 2009 8:26 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Purdy. May God comfort you.
Thank you Leonard Purdy for your service and sacrifice during a very difficult time in this country's history. May you forever rest in peace in God's loving arms.
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Jim Warren
Ga Ride Captain
Proud Blue Star Parents:
SSgt Jacob Lane Warren
1343rd Chemical Co
Alabama Army National Guard
Iraqi Freedom March 04 to March 05
Deployed 7/09 for second tour
GEORGIA PGR . . .PART OF IT . . .PROUD Of IT !!!
“You’re his witness now. Without a witness, they just disappear” |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Nov 2009 9:07 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, Vietnam Veteran, Leonard Purdy, 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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 04 Nov 2009 11:19 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Leonard Purdy 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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