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Sandy9999 
Posts: 3528
Westminster, MD
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| 03 Nov 2009 9:00 PM |
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Robert Allen Pruyn
United States Navy
Vietnam Veteran
Bushnell, Florida
Friday, 06 Nov 09
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to stand in silent respect at services for Robert Allen Pruyn. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS El Dorado, with a tour in Vietnam. Leaving behind a wife (Nan) and 4 children. Earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (with device). We will escort Mr. Pruyn from Downing Funeral Home at 1214 Wendy Ct., Spring Hill to Florida National Cemetery near Bushnell. There will be no service at the funeral home, only the escort to FNC and services with full military honors at FNC. We will have four Flag Bikes to escort Mr. Pruyn from the funeral home to Florida National Cemetery, but all riders and cages are welcome to join us.
Please bring your 3 X 5 American Flag and stand tall for this True American Hero.
Stage for Escort:
Downing Funeral Home
1214 Wendy Ct.
Spring Hill, Florida
Staging Starts: 0800hrs
Mission Brief: 0830hrs
Escort Departs: 0845hrs
Mission Ride Captain: Jack Fair and Judith Birch
Cell 727-744-4714
Florida National Cemetery Info:
Staging Begins: 0915hrs
Mission Brief: 0945hrs
Set Flag Line: as directed at brief
Service Begins: 1015hrs
Mission Ride Captain: TBD
Respectfully Submitted by:
Al "Dawdy" Kauffman
Florida Asst. State Captain
Cell 352-267-2609
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 03 Nov 2009 10:06 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Robert A Pruyn. 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: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 03 Nov 2009 10:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn, U.S. Navy / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Pruyn, 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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T-Bone
Posts: 2834
Georgia
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| 03 Nov 2009 11:32 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn, United States Navy, Vietnam Veteran and American Hero..........."Welcome Home Robert",...and Thank you Sailor, for your service to our Country and for proudly wearing the Uniform of a United States Sailor.......may God comfort the hearts of your family and friends during this time of sorrow and grief as only He Can.............Sail on, Sail on, across the Ocean Blue......to a place of Peace and Rest, prepared just for You. |
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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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 6637
Orange Park, FL
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| 04 Nov 2009 2:17 AM |
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Thank you for your service Mr Pruyn. 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
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It's all about freedom! |
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Wayne18
Posts: 1113
Interlachen, Fl. Assistant State Captain
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| 04 Nov 2009 4:07 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USN/Vietnam Veteran, Robert A. Pruyn. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 1957-1968
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 3444
Ellenton, Florida
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| 04 Nov 2009 4:59 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Pruyn. 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: 8886
Panama City, Fl.
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| 04 Nov 2009 5:05 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Robert A. Pruyn. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May Mr. Pruyn now rest in everlasting peace. |
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James Davis
Ride Captain
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line, the most important position in this organization.
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:13 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veteran Robert Pruyn. I am forever grateful to this hero for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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aoop
Posts: 3632
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:14 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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patnpath
Posts: 236
Hinton, West Virginia
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:47 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends fo Robert A. Pruyn. I thank him for his service in the US Navy at a most difficult time in our history. May he rest in eternal peace forever. |
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Pat Hanifin, Sr.
WVPGR DRC
USAF/Vietnam Veteran 70-74
Riding in honor of my parents: 1st LT Robert W. Hanifin and 2nd LT Elizabeth L. Hanifin
and uncle: 2nd LT C. Steve Hanifin, US Army Air Corps
Riding with my brothers:
Terry Hanifin, Florida PGR Senior Ride Captain, mentor, medic, and FNC RC
Bob Hanifin, USAF veteran and California PGR member
and my wife
Patricia E Hanifin, WVPGR HOTH Coordinator |
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Nov 2009 7:12 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran Robert A. Pruyn. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 04 Nov 2009 7:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Robert A. Pruyn, U.S. Navy, Vietnam Veteran. I Pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Robert A. Pruyn, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Robert A. Pruyn, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. 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@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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Billboy
Posts: 17578
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Nov 2009 8:58 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Robert A. Pruyn, 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: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 04 Nov 2009 11:15 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Robert A. Pruyn 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"
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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custer7thcav
Posts: 11203
Flagler Beach, Fla
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| 04 Nov 2009 11:38 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn. Thank you, sir, for your service. 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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55Tango
Posts: 327
Coral Springs, FL
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| 04 Nov 2009 12:06 PM |
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| I am humbled and forever gratefull for Robert A. Pruyn's heroic service to our great Country. Our deepest sympathy and heartfealt condolences go out to his circle of family and friends. We are a greatfull nation, and today mourn your loss. We pray for warm rays of God's everlasting light to shine upon you through these darkest of days. Thank you Robert for honorably and proudly wearing the uniform of the United States military. Rest in peace now sailor...
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Robert "RC" Castro
Proud Blue Star Dad
Florida Patriot Guard Rider
Riding with respect for our daughter FC2 (SW) Paulina M. Castro serving with distinction at COMUSNAVCENT (C5F) Manama, Bahrain. |
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Grandude
Posts: 2199
Oak Island, NC Ride Captain
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| 04 Nov 2009 1:21 PM |
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| My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn, USN Vietnam Veteran. Thank you, Robert, for your dedicated commitment and service to our great country and for keeping our freedom and way of life. I salute you Brother and may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Stand down your tour is done |
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, Tom Berry WWII VET , Timothy Myers USN VET, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer, TSgt Adam K. Ginett, William "Bill" Henecy USN Vet, Eugene L. Finer USN Vet, LCpl Ross Carver, Anthony Purvis USN Vet, Howard F. Newett USN Vet, Sgt Frank Zaehringer III, George Earnhart USA Vet, William James Roberts MCPO USN(Ret), PFC Amy Sinkler, Charles L. Eppinger USMC Vet, Donald E. Rumppe USA Vet, Walt Ebert USA Vet, Darleen Zupo USAF Vet, GySgt Ralph E. Pate Jr., MSG Benjamin A. Stevenson, Edward F. Burke USMC Vet, James A. Pacella USA Vet, Gwen Horwath PGR Member, Julia Ann Goggin USN Vet, and all other fallen heros |
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Bonz01
Posts: 1898
Land O' Lakes, Fl. POC James A. Haley VA Hospital
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| 04 Nov 2009 1:54 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert A.Pruyn. Thank you Robert for your service to our nation. I >SALUTE< you. |
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Wanda "Conley" Frye
SGT US ARMY 1976-1983
Reserves,108th Trng. Brigade, Wilson, N.C. 84-85
Riding in Honor of my dad Marine SSG Franklin O. Frye WWII, H&S BT,5th BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Div. South Pacific. Uncle Doug Frye,Navy WWII, Aunt Barbara Frye,WAC,WWII, Great Uncle "Conly" Army WWI, my namesake. They all stand with me.
We'd never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then,if we are true to plan,our statures touch the sky. Emily Dickenson |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 04 Nov 2009 3:53 PM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN ROBERT A. PRUYN (USN). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME ROBERT AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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Easy.
Posts: 9492
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Nov 2009 6:16 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn, USN/Vietnam Veteran, Bushnell, FL.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
"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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billium67
Posts: 1606
O'fallon,il.
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| 04 Nov 2009 8:07 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service. My condolences go out to the family of this american hero. He will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace and forever walk with the Lord. PGR# 176600
Riding in memory of my father,
Msgt. Norman L. Logan
Vietnam 67-68
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 5700
Conroe,Texas
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| 05 Nov 2009 11:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert A. Pruyn ,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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misdirection
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| 06 Nov 2009 9:27 AM |
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Michelle "misdirection" Lutrzykowski
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igo2xs
Posts: 1321
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 06 Nov 2009 12:20 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of USN/Vietnam Veteran Robert A Pruyn. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, Robert A Pruyn, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
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"Riding in Loving Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983
Of my Father Samuel Ernest Collins II, Merchant Marines/US Coast Guard WW II Veteran,
Of my Father In Law, 2nd Lt. Ray Greene Huling, USAAC/USAF, WW II Veteran Silver Star recipient 7/26/21 - 3/6/08
My 4th Great GrandFather Samuel Y. Jameson Who fought in the American Revolution
And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation."
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
Albert Einstein
"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
Calvin Coolidge
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