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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 21 Nov 2009 5:09 PM |
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The family of William Burtner , has invited the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor and escort the procession as he is taken to Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. William was a Viet Nam veteran who served in the US Army from 1968 until 1973. Mr. Burtner has been active at VFW post 2580 for the last 25 years, serving as commander from 2001 to 2006 then again starting in 2007 until his death. Friends say that William's newest passion was to put together care packages for the soldiers, he had also volunteered to be on the newly formed veterans committee in Midlothian. William was happy to have the post host a fundraiser to sponsor Honor Flight Chicago, his hope was to raise enough money to send WW11 veterans from Midlothian to visit the WW11 Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sadly, Mr. Burtner was attacked while going to deposit funds recently raised at the VFW post that were gathered to support his Honor Flight commitment.
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Monday, Nov. 23, 2009
LOCATION:
Queen of Martyrs
10223 S. Central Park
Evergreen Park, IL
STAGING:
8:45 am
MISSION BRIEF:
9:00 am
At the conclusion of the service we will escort William to his final resting place at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
RC:
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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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aoop
Posts: 3632
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 21 Nov 2009 5:45 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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Shutefight
Posts: 100
Chicago
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| 21 Nov 2009 5:55 PM |
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| God is gathering his Soldier/Angels closely and quickly. No surprise as so much evil is afoot. Bill has been summoned once again. God speed warrior. Our eternal gratitude. |
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" To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own." Abraham Lincoln
" Only those who have died will know the end of war. " Plato
Rob (shutefght) Curcio
Senior Ride Captain Region 1
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 21 Nov 2009 6:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of William Burtner, U.S. Army / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Burtner, I am forever grateful for your service to our country and our communities. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Lady Biker 009
Posts: 151
Erie, PA
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| 21 Nov 2009 6:58 PM |
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| I would like to offer my Prayers and Condolences to the family and friends of William Burtner, Vietnam Veteran Evergreen Park IL.. Thank You for your service.. ... God Bless, Rest in Peace.. Marcia |
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U.S. Navy 73/75
Operation Hometown Hero/Erie.
AVTT/Erie.Pa/Coordinator
American Veterans Traveling Tribute
www.avtt.org
Honor, Respect, Remember
Proud Parent of a U S Marine, Semper Fi .
ABATE,District 1,Erie, Pa
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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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| 21 Nov 2009 6:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran William Burtner. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 21 Nov 2009 7:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of William Burtner, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for William Burtner's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. William Burtner, 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@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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 3444
Ellenton, Florida
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| 21 Nov 2009 7:47 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of William Burtner. 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)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
Weekly article (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
“Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns”
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Easy.
Posts: 9492
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Nov 2009 8:33 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of William Burtner, USA, Vietnam Veteran, Evergreen Park, IL,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
Barry (Easy) Bertolini
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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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Julio13
Posts: 8
Belleville, IL
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| 21 Nov 2009 8:58 PM |
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| God Bless. |
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Lawman747
Posts: 317
IL-Region 1
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| 21 Nov 2009 9:56 PM |
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In Memory of:
Firefighter Ray Konopka Lost 2002
Police Sgt. Gary Gordon Lost 2004
EMA Co-ordinator Harley G. Schatz Lost 2005
Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings, KIA June 2006
SSGT. Maun F. Hardy Lost 2007
N-IL SRC Greg Bowman Lost 2007
RC Jon Dreymann Lost 2009
Member, Families For Forgotten Heroes
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smidi
Posts: 6207
East Meadow, NY Region 8 Nassau
Blue Eagle One
Navy627
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| 22 Nov 2009 12:13 AM |
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Rest In Peace William. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends.
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle: Irving Schultz, Private, United States Army, Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, Killed In Action: 24 November 1944, 21 Years Old, Gereonsweiler, Germany
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 22 Nov 2009 12:51 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN WILLIAM BURTNER (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME WILLIAM 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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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 22 Nov 2009 2:35 AM |
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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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Eric C. Kuhn
"DustoffDoc"
Past Ride Captain, Illinois
Past ASRC, Illinois
Founder, Families For Forgotten Heroes
http://www.familiesforforgottenheroes.org
"Standing as Family for those that are alone"
When injustice becomes law.....resistance becomes duty.
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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 22 Nov 2009 2:48 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of William Burtner. 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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igo2xs
Posts: 1321
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 22 Nov 2009 3:27 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Vietnam Veteran, William Burtner. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, William Burtner, 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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Military Sniper
Posts: 10388
OFallon, MO
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| 22 Nov 2009 5:23 AM |
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| My family and I wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of William Burtner. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten, I salute you. Rest now my friend for your mission is complete.
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vander177
Posts: 6199
Vandergrift, PA
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| 22 Nov 2009 6:38 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army VietNam Veteran William Burtner. We thank for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Asst State Captain (www.pgrpa.org)
PGR (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 114, Vandergrift, PA
GWRRA member
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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ranger rick
Posts: 505
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 22 Nov 2009 7:05 PM |
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Our sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of William Burtner,
Rest in Peace. |
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Richard J. Gandy PGR # 66935
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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Wierd Harold
Posts: 453
Maryland Heights, MO
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| 22 Nov 2009 9:11 PM |
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| Welcome home brother. Rest in peace, your watch is done. Thank you for your service to a great nation. My deepest condolences to your family and friends for their great loss. |
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Harold D. Massey (Weird Harold)
6BN/29th Arty/4th Inf. Div
Dakto 68/69
Riding in memory of Classmates:
Billie Joe Barnett Jr.
Lawrence Joseph Kindred
Robert Edward Cook
Michael Ray Baker |
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 1177
Bremen, GA
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| 22 Nov 2009 10:27 PM |
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| Thank you William Burtner 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 Vietnam Veteran. 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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harly69g
Posts: 10103
Senior Ride Capt.
Livermore, KY
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| 23 Nov 2009 4:00 AM |
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My condolences to the family.
You will be riding on the wings of angels.
Godspeed. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 23 Nov 2009 11:47 AM |
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| I sincerely appreciate the military service of William Burtner 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"
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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wvhusker
Posts: 6410
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Nov 2009 3:02 AM |
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Mr. Burtner,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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
Posts: 3493
Camp Walton, Afghanistan.
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| 02 Apr 2010 12:57 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of William Burtner, USA, Vietnam Veteran. 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, Sailor.
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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