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ladynighthawk 
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Villa Ridge/Columbia, MO
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Updated 21 MAR 10 @ 2332edt by Sandy9999
Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, 26
UNITED STATES MARINE
St. Petersburg, Florida
Tuesday/Wednesday, 23-24 MAR 10
Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, 26, of Largo, Fla., died March 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl Porto's family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in silent Honor for their Hero at Visitation Tuesday evening and also at services Wednesday morning.
Their loved one will be arriving at MacDill AFB at approx 2:00pm and departing on his final journey home at 2:30-3:00pm:
The route will leave through MacDill's Bayshore gate, travel north on Bayshore to Gandy Boulevard, west across the Gandy Bridge, south on Fourth Street N, west on 22nd Avenue N, and north on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street N to Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
Escort Officials have requested that no more than 10 PGR motorcycles ride in the procession.(we already have 10 bikes designated) It is requested that if wish to show your support during the escort/procession you may do so by standing along the route.
Complete details with Date/Times.....click on the link below:
More information on Cpl Porto:
Cpl Jonathan D. Porto did not hesitate to stand to defend our freedoms.....It is now time for us to Stand Tall and Salute this HERO.
Viewing/Visitation: Tuesday, 23 Mar 10
STAGE AT:
Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home
2201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Viewing is scheduled from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Staging Begins: 4:00 pm
Mission Brief: 4:30 pm
Set Flag Line Set: 4:45 pm
Mission Ride Captain:
Thomas "Tman" Brown
Cell 727-667-6029
MEMORIAL SERVICES: 11:00 AM Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010
STAGE AT:
Bay Pines National Cemetery
10,000 Bay Pines Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Staging Begins: 10:00 am
Mission Brief: 10:30 am
Set Flag Line: After Brief is Complete
Mission Ride Captain:
Jim "Mailman" Toth
Cell 989-312-0059
Respectfully Submitted:
______________________________________________________________________ The family of Cpl. Jonathon Porto has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in silent Honor for their Hero. Details for memorial services are still being worked on and will be posted here as soon as I receive them. For planning purposes only: Viewing on Tuesday, 23 Mar. and services on Wednesday 24 Mar. Thank You.
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Al "Dawdy" Kauffman
Florida Asst. State Captain
Cell 352-267-2609
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, 26, of Largo, Fla., died March 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at 910-450-6575. |
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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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polago
Posts: 248
Houghton Lake, MI
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| 16 Mar 2010 6:00 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto
Semper Fi Marine
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WE ARE ALL FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
Michigan State Captain
Mike Allumi
USMC Retired
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sig22
Posts: 5839
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 16 Mar 2010 6:10 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPL Jonathan D. Porto. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Jon.....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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cagerbob
Posts: 10727
Parma, Ohio
National Forum Administrator
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| 16 Mar 2010 6:42 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace Cpl Jonathan Porto, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
As HFD, I am guided by the PGR Terms of Use (TOU) and Website Forum Guidelines. It's not ego and it's not personal 
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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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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| 16 Mar 2010 7:19 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. 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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jjmack22
Posts: 3339
Ride Captain
Newnan, GA
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| 16 Mar 2010 7:41 AM |
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Karon and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto USMC.
Please rest assured that Jonathan 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 in eternal peace my Marine brother.
“Some people live their entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference to the world, Marines don’t have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan
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Semper Fi!
Mack
GA Ride Captain
9th Marines, Vietnam 65-66
678-548-1595
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My Best Friend
Posts: 62
Charlotte NC
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| 16 Mar 2010 7:57 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. May our dear loving Lord wrap his arms around each and every one of you and give you his peace. Know that you are not alone we that never met him are greiving with you. |
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Riding for My Best Friend
BOB
Jan, 29th 1953 --- Nov, 12th 2009 |
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Twowheeler
Posts: 1414
Largo, FL
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| 16 Mar 2010 8:44 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. Thank you, Cpl Porto, for your brave service to our nation.
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United States Naval Aviation
Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 3
USS Valley Forge (CVS-45)
USS Intrepid (CVS-11)
USS Wasp (CVS-18) |
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rgetch
Posts: 893
Bradford, Pa
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| 16 Mar 2010 8:47 AM |
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I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, USMC, Operation Enduring Freedom. Thank you Marine 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. Rest in Peace Marine.
Richard
PA Ride Captain
US Army 65-92
Duty, Honor and Country are more than words.
They are a way of life. |
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1stCavMP
Posts: 3842
Warren, Ohio
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| 16 Mar 2010 9:33 AM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Jonathan D. Porto. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You Cpl. Porto, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Marine |
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545th. MP Co., 1st. Cav. Div. 1976-1978
838th. MP Co., Ohio ANG 82-83 |
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Drem
Posts: 3869
NE FL HOTH Rep
Location Leader
WAA at JNC
Jacksonville, FL
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| 16 Mar 2010 10:47 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. Looking skyward, thank you Cpl Porto for your dedicated service to our Country and for the ultimate sacrifice you have paid for our Freedom. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher and
Clair C. "Doc" Chaffin WWII Veteran
In Memory of my Dad and his Brothers:
Ralph A. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Allan R. Terreault Sr
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Edwin S. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Paul E. Terreault
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137
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bees03
Posts: 488
Columbus, Ga
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| 16 Mar 2010 10:50 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan Porto. My God hold you close during the days and months ahead. Cpl Porto, please know that we stand for you now as you stood for us and our Country. Your sacrifice was not in vain and you will never be forgotton. |
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Rob "bees" Butler
Georgia Ride Captain
Part of it, Proud of it
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Riding for all those that when they could have gone the other way stood, and said: "I will go, I will stand for you" |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25070
Lacey, WA
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| 16 Mar 2010 11:28 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, USMC / OEF. Cpl. Porto, 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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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 16 Mar 2010 12:01 PM |
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| I sincerely appreciate and I am forever indebted for the military service and the ultimate sacrifice of Cpl. Jonathon D. Porto 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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MattInFla
Posts: 771
Casselberry, FL
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| 16 Mar 2010 12:55 PM |
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Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades in arms of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto. Our nation owes him a debt of gratitude and honor that we can never fully repay.
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
Still
Riding With Respect
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| 16 Mar 2010 1:07 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Cpl. Porto, a grateful nation thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our nation mourns the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace... |
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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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TrackJack
Posts: 409
Winter Springs, Florida
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| 16 Mar 2010 2:23 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Cpl Jonathan D. Porto. Our country has lost a great patriot. My prayers are with you.
Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, thank you for going where others have feared to tread. Your watch is over, stand down. We will take it from here. You will not be forgotten. Rest in ever lasting peace. Godspeed.... |
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine
Lee Heavener
Sr. Ride Captain
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tamicee
Posts: 1114
Palm Bay, FL
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| 16 Mar 2010 2:43 PM |
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Thank you, Cpl. Porto, for making my life--and the lives of my students--possible.
To Jonathan's family and friends: We do not forget!
With respect and gratitude~
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Tami C.
Palm Bay, FL
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If one day you don't want to listen to anyone, call me. I promise to be very quiet. |
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Mshark55
Posts: 37
Oldsmar, FL
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| 16 Mar 2010 3:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Porto. Thank you for your sacrifice.
MarkM
Oldsmar, FL
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cranfe
Posts: 279
Marietta, Ga.
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| 16 Mar 2010 3:48 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, USMC. I pray that God will provide the comfort of his grace to carry them through this tragic loss.
To Cpl. Porto I thank you for your service and sacrafice for your country and Corps. Your willingness to sacrafice all for the freedoms that my family and I enjoy are in the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi brother.
Sgt. Eddie M. Cranford, USMC Ret.
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Uffda
Posts: 14355
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 16 Mar 2010 4:19 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Jonathan D.
Porto. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Jonathan.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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Shermer, IL
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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. Jonathan shall never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to his wife and family.
I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven.
Your myspace friend
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USMC, Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 13739
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Jonathan is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military SWFL BSMA Member Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer "Apple" McIntosh - Afghanistan and her husband, MSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - CW2 Dominic Sutherland - Afghanistan
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37E/35
Sgt James H. Alley - 601st Photo Flight - Da Nang, South Vietnam - 06 APR 1972 - 02W/130
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
John "GibbyUSMC" Gibson
Dave "winger3615" Cullin
Mae Lyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford
Richard "XLinAL" Martin
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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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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