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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 12348
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 15 Nov 2009 3:13 PM |
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Updated 19 NOV 09 1329CST by Ladynighthawk
24 NOV 09 Mission Plan
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Stage: 0830 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 0845 hrs
Transit: 0900 hrs to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 1000 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: TBA (in the interim contact the undersigned)
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for transit (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for graveside services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Check the weather - dress & hydrate accordingly.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and
comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot
join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour,
to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Speical-Considerations
and http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Info-Maps-Etc
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Mikel Aaron Justus, Active duty US Army, was wounded in the service of his country and assigned to Walter Reed Medical Center for rehabilitation for injuries he received in November, 2008. On October 31, 2009, Mikel Aaron sustained an accident that caused the immediate loss of his life.
Quoting from his obituary: "While at Walter Reed Medical Center, Mikel touched many lives, giving many soldiers hope from day to day to go on. He befriended everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He had a heart of love and would give or help people anyway he could. Mikel's nickname at Walter Reed Medical Center was "Miracle Mike," because they had witnessed actually seeing the miracles and changes in Mikel's physical body.
Mikel is to be laid to his final rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 24 November, 2009 at approximately 1000 hours. The family has invited the PGR to stand for their Hero, and we will be there -- standing tall, silent, and proud.
Mission Planning is underway, with the plan to be published here once completed.
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Ride Safe, Ride Together . . .. Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923 |
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twojrts
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TOU Enforcement Agent
Riding in memory of Bob Moyer, DE State Captain.
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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jborling
Posts: 472
Roanoke, VA
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| 15 Nov 2009 3:23 PM |
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I am deeply saddened at the loss of one of Virginia's finest Heroes. Mikel, you will not be forgotten.... to the family-may you be Blessed during this most difficult of times.... PGR is there for you...
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Jim 'borlo' Borling
Assistant State Captain District 2
Roanoke, VA
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 16 Nov 2009 5:54 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Mikel Aaron Justus. 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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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 16 Nov 2009 8:53 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Mikel Aaron Justus 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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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 16 Nov 2009 12:27 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Mikel Aaron Justus, U.S. Army / Active Duty. Mr. Justus, 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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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Nov 2009 7:18 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Aaron Justus. 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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ladynighthawk
Posts: 4529
Villa Ridge/Columbia, MO
National Plaque
Administrator
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| 19 Nov 2009 12:29 PM |
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Deb Sevier
Plaques
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 5700
Conroe,Texas
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| 20 Nov 2009 8:01 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Mikel Aaron Justus ,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
..Friend.....................................My Dad ...................My Brother.......................My Uncle
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ............Pfc. Leslie Babb...... E4. Roger Babb........SSgt. Juluas C. Sumner
MCSO-3102 .................................WW II .......... Vietnam Vet.........Three tours Korea Two Germany
DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......42 - 45 ......... 68 - 69.........Two Vietnam.......1947......1971 |
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3fgburner
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Northern Virginia
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| 23 Nov 2009 9:39 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Justus. May Family and Faith sustain you, in your time of loss. |
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Dex
"Rule 37: There is no 'overkill'. There is only 'Open Fire', and 'I need to reload'."
--The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pirates
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wvhusker
Posts: 6410
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Nov 2009 3:18 AM |
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PFC Justus,
Thank you for 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 each life you touched.
“WVHusker”
Tom & Kelly Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
VP, Kentucky BoD
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Warpig5
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Camp Walton, Afghanistan.
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| 02 Apr 2010 12:42 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Aaron Justus, U.S. Army / Active Duty. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. Thank you for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". Rest easy, Soldier.
To those I love and to those who loved me:
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave to you my love you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness,
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a time that we must part
So, bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
All my love around you soft and clear
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"
Riding in honor of my friend SGT Troy D. Jenkins, US Army, B co. 3-187th Infantry Regiment "Rakkasans", 101st Airborne Division, Killed In Action during OIF-I, 24 April 2003 Baghdad, Iraq.
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Thank you is just not enough; remember that only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One chose to die for your soul, the other for your freedom!
Riding in honor of my friend SGT Troy D. Jenkins, United States Army, Company B, 3-187th Infantry Regiment "Rakkasans", 101st Airborne Division, Killed In Action during OIF-I, 24 April 2003 Baghdad, Iraq. |
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