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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 11 Mar 2010 3:02 PM |
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updated 19 MAR 10 0838 hrs pdt towman95
SGT Richardson is now scheduled to arrive in Searcy SATURDAY, 20MAR10
ARRIVAL STAGING: 0900HR, 20MAR10
Respectfully,
Mark Taylor
AR SC, PGR
updated 18 MAR 10 1530 hrs pdt towman95
SGT Richardson's arrival has been DELAYED until Saturday. Please monitor the mission thread for updated arrival time.
Respectfully,
Mark Taylor
AR SC, PGR
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Updated 18MAR 10 @ 1140edt by Sandy9999
CONFIRMED SHORT NOTICE MISSION
SGT Jonathan Richardson, 24
United States Army
Searcy/N. Little Rock, AR, 19-23MAR10
The family of SGT Jonathan Richardson invites the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in honor and remembrance of his service and sacrifice. SGT Richardson made the ultimate sacrifice on March 9th during combat action in Afghanistan.
ARRIVAL STAGING: 0900HR, FRIDAY, 19MAR10
Searcy Municipal Airport
2609 S. Main (US 67/167 Exit 42)
Searcy, AR
PGR will stand the flag line as SGT Richardson arrives. Escort to Powell Funeral Home, approx. 4 miles. BIG FLAGS ENCOURAGED.
SERVICE STAGING: 0900HR, TUESDAY, 23MAR10
Powell Funeral Home
2602 W. Beebe-Capps Expy.
Searcy, AR
Briefing 0915, flag line until service commences at 1000HR. PGR parking will be designated TBD.
ESCORT/INTERMENT:
Arkansas Veterans Cemetery
1501 W. Maryland Ave. (US67/167/ Exit 5)
North Little Rock, AR
Approx. 40 mile escort at highway speeds. Big flags not recommended.
FORECAST: Partly cloudy, high 70, both days.
Respectfully,
Mark Taylor
AR SC, PGR
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No. 195-10
March 11, 2010 |
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DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 9 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using small-arms, indirect and rocket-propelled grenade fires. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed were:
Sgt. Jonathan J. Richardson, 24, of Bald Knob, Ark.
Pfc. Jason M. Kropat, 25, of White Lake, N.Y.
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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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rgetch
Posts: 893
Bradford, Pa
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| 11 Mar 2010 3:09 PM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan J. Richardson, US Army, Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you Soldier for defending the Freedoms and Liberties of this great nation we call America. I pray that you will always carry the knowledge that Jonathan is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten. Test in Peace Soldier.
Richard
PA Ride Captain
US Army 65-92
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 11 Mar 2010 3:17 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan Richardson. 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
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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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Mar 2010 3:50 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan J. Richardson. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Ted Dalton
Posts: 214
Fayetteville, NC
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| 11 Mar 2010 4:41 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan J. Richardson. Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
US Army Retired 1959-1982
US Postal Service Retired 1983-2003
RIDING IN MEMORY OF: SFC(R) Theodore L Dalton, Sr.
RIDING IN HONOR OF: MSG(R) James Dalton, SFC(R) Wade M. Williams
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 11 Mar 2010 4:44 PM |
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I know there are no words to say at this time, except how truely sorry that I am for your loss. SGT Jonathan J. Richardson 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.
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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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stretchnit
Posts: 1896
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 11 Mar 2010 4:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences, and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Jonathan Richardson. Jonathan gave his life in order to defeat terrorism on it's home ground. For that act of bravery he will not be forgotten. I pray that in the days ahead his family will find comfort in the Lord. And rest assured, 185,000+ PGR members mourn with you. All across the USA people will know of your family's sacrifice. Rest in Peace, Jonathan. You won't be forgotten.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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bbuch
Posts: 543
Mooresville NC
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| 11 Mar 2010 5:27 PM |
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To the family and friends of SGT. Richardson
It is my prayer that God will watch over and provide strength to each of you during this period of grief. I know this is a terrible loss to your family and I grieve with you, along with each member of the Patriot Guard Riders, your military brothers and sisters and all who truly appreciate their freedom. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your sacrifice and the service rendered to our nation.
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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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 11 Mar 2010 5:35 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan J. Richardson. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Jonathan.....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 FL Member and very dear friend MaeLyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford 13 Aug 11
(I'm gonna miss you girlfriend)
PGR AL/GA Ride Captain and Past National Executive Director Bill "Snap" Lines - 26 Jan 10
"You just don't know when an old vet will Snap"
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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mlmsan
Posts: 12827
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 11 Mar 2010 5:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Jonathan J. Richardson, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT Jonathan J. Richardson's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT Jonathan J. Richardson, 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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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 11 Mar 2010 6:05 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Jonathan J. Richardson. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Sgt. Richardson, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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SClaus
Posts: 2402
Snellville, Georgia
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| 11 Mar 2010 6:26 PM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Jonathan, may you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the gratitude of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Rick “Claus” Hyman
Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad & G'Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII; my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF and Grandson A.J. Hyman-Whalen, USMC, both are currently defending our freedom.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Mar 2010 7:00 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. Jonathan J. Richardson, U.S. Army / OEF. Sgt. Richardson, 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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kbell
Posts: 20237
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 11 Mar 2010 7:45 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Jonathan J Richardson. 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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Marv
Posts: 623
Sandy,Utah
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| 11 Mar 2010 11:11 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the Richardson family. May our Lord take you into his arms and give your family the comfort and peace needed to get through these difficult days. Thank you for your service to our country. You are a HERO in my book.
God Bless
Perry (Marv)
US Army Veteran- Scouts Out
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 6637
Orange Park, FL
Ride Captain
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| 12 Mar 2010 12:08 AM |
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Thank you for your service SGT Richardson. 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
Ride Captain
It's all about freedom! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 12 Mar 2010 1:07 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OEF VETERAN SGT. JONATHAN J. RICHARDSON (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JONATHAN. 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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Billboy
Posts: 17578
Webster, Fl.
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| 12 Mar 2010 4:53 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Sgt. Jonathan J. Richardson, 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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vander177
Posts: 6199
Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Mar 2010 7:37 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Jonathan J. Richardson. We thank for your military service, sacrifices and the ultimate sacrifice 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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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 12 Mar 2010 9:58 AM |
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| I sincerely appreciate and I am forever indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice of Sgt. Jonathon J. Richardson 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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TMR
Posts: 4267
Willow Springs IL
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| 12 Mar 2010 10:34 AM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, SGT Richardson, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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hbiker
Posts: 1570
huntington beach
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| 12 Mar 2010 2:39 PM |
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Our sincere heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family of Sgt. Richardson. May the Lord give you peace, strength and comfort during this most difficult time. It is because of warriors like yourself Sgt. Richardson that we are able to 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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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5349
Lexington, NC
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| 12 Mar 2010 2:50 PM |
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SGT Jonathan J. Richardson earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. We will never forget his sacrifice.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious gift - your beloved Jonathan - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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The Big G
Posts: 79
Creedmoor NC
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| 12 Mar 2010 10:16 PM |
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| Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of this American Hero! We are all truly saddened by your loss! Thank You for your Service! WE will NEVER FORGET!! |
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Randy Grosskopf
PGR Ride Captain, Granville County
Rolling Thunder Inc®, North Carolina Chapter 7
USMC 83-92 Desert Storm Vet
KBR/Halliburton 05-06 OIF/ Diwaniyah Iraq |
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Grandude
Posts: 2199
Oak Island, NC Ride Captain
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| 13 Mar 2010 5:20 AM |
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SGT Jonathan J. Richardson
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. Standing by in Oak Island, NC
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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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