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Subject: VIETNAM MARINE VET - WALTER "GUNNER" RYNDERS - SPRINGFIELD, IL - FRIDAY 06 OCT 06

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cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
03 Oct 2006 6:22 AM Alert 
HONOR MISSION:

Walter " Gunner" Rynders of Springfield, Illinois had ridden on PGR missions with the Leathernecks. He was a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran.  His active duty dates are from 1966-1970 with the USMC with a rank of Corporal and had two tours Viet Nam 67/68 & 69/70 with the 1st Marine Division.


Visitation - Wednesday 10-04-06 1600 to 2000
Bisch Funeral Home West,

2931 S. Koke Mill Road
Springfield, IL. 62711

Funeral - Friday 10-06-06 @ 1030

Patriot Guard Riders and the Leathernecks are requested by the family to ride and escort Gunner from the funeral home to his final rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Meet at the funeral home at 1000 on Friday.


Camp Butler Natl Cemetery:
217-492-4070
5063 Camp Butler Rd
Springfield, IL 62707, US


Rose Connolly

Illinois Patriot Guard
Ride Captain
Chatham, IL 

 













MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator


"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln



President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:



"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to

that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."



Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!



Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!

 
cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
03 Oct 2006 6:28 AM Alert 
May this heroe of America find peace and his family comfort.


MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator


"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln



President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:



"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to

that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."



Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!



Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!

 
fueler User is Offline
Posts: 1326
St. Louis, Mo




03 Oct 2006 6:41 AM Alert 
Thank you for your service to our country. You are a American Hero.
Rest now my brother.


Fueler
US Army 1970-1972
US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
St. Louis, Mo.
Granny Red User is Offline
Posts: 689
Paradise, TX
03 Oct 2006 6:52 AM Alert 
Our most sincere condolences to the family of Walter Rynders.
Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster

In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003

"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought."
Bow6 User is Offline
Posts: 51
Greenup / Toledo, IL ... IL Road Captain
03 Oct 2006 7:44 AM Alert 
My thoughts and prayer are with the family and friends of Walter Rynders
Keep the Faith...
iScoot2 User is Offline
Posts: 2070
handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
03 Oct 2006 8:16 AM Alert 
Rest In Peace Gunner.
Sincere condolences and prayers for family and friends.

Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
03 Oct 2006 9:06 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to Teri Rynders, sons Patrick and Nicholas, and the rest of this hero's family.  May this veteran rest in peace. 

Rose Connolly
Ride Captain
“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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greense96 User is Offline
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Stew "THE HAT" Illinois Ride Captain




03 Oct 2006 9:27 AM Alert 
Rest in Peace "Gunner" it will be an HONOR to ride! Condolences to the family and friends. "Gunner" has completed his mission and we are very pround of him. Thanks "Gunner" Stew in Gillespie!
wwr2 User is Offline
Posts: 109
03 Oct 2006 9:41 AM Alert 
My prayers and thoughs are with family and friends of "GUNNER" Rynders.
bosky User is Offline
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st. joseph, MO
03 Oct 2006 11:43 AM Alert 
my deepest condolences to the family of Walter Rynders. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
condolences from St. Joseph,MO God Bless........BO
wvhusker User is Offline
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
03 Oct 2006 5:01 PM Alert 
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, 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. We 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.


WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
"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
shovelhead85 User is Offline
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corry,pa
03 Oct 2006 6:55 PM Alert 
Welcome Home Vietnam Vet. W.Gunner Rynders, rest now, You Will Not Be Forgotten !






USN 1969 --1971
adccop User is Offline
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Tonopah, Arizona

Ride Captain
03 Oct 2006 9:29 PM Alert 
To the family and friends of Walter " Gunner" Rynders I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.

To Gunner, Welcome Home Brother and fellow Veteran in Arms. May you rest in peace, you earned it. Ride with the wind, you will not be forgotten. Pegs down.
GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69


Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie

"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"


One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.

Have Flag Will Travel!
redspec5 User is Offline
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03 Oct 2006 10:33 PM Alert 
My condolences and prayers for family and friends of Walter Rynders.
I will be there.

I have water and a few flags
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
04 Oct 2006 7:17 PM Alert 
Here is a link to his bio and memorial slide show which includes a picture of his motorcycle which will be ridden lead escort.

http://www.mem.com/display/biography.asp?ID=1536163
“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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Seanaaron User is Offline
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04 Oct 2006 10:02 PM Alert 
I hope to be at this mission, I get off from a midnight shift then about 1 1/2 ride to Springfield, then the ride back home to work another midnight.....but I appreciate all who have defended our great country and this is the least I can do to show my respect.
Seanaaron User is Offline
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04 Oct 2006 10:23 PM Alert 
The day looks to be a beautiful day:

Friday Day
Plenty of sun
High 73°F
RealFeel®: 73°F
View the Hour-By-Hour™ Forecast
Winds: E at 8mph
Wind Gusts: 13 mph
Max UV Index: Moderate (4)
Thunderstorm
Probability: 0%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.00in
Amount of Rain: 0.00in
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Hours of Precipitation: 0 Hrs
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Hours of Daylight: 11.6 Hrs
heartl User is Offline
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ND State Services
ND HOTH Coord
05 Oct 2006 12:46 AM Alert 

Our deepest condolences to the loved ones of this hero,

The Hartl Family in North Dakota

Respect for ourselves guides our morals;
respect for others guides our manners.
Heartl aka Tarra Hartl
HOTH Coordinator North Dakota
State Services Captain North Dakota
ND Web Site Administrator

My nephew & My son
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
apriliagirl User is Offline
Posts: 42
05 Oct 2006 1:02 PM Alert 
 Welcome home hero Gunner.  Your job on earth is done.  May God's peace and comfort be with Gunner's family and friends.  It will be an honor to ride in your name.
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
05 Oct 2006 5:23 PM Alert 
Be advised that the funeral procession will be using the interstate so check your big flags.  However, we will be doing "Riding With Respect" speed (55-65 only).
“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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SlingBlade User is Offline
Posts: 149
Bonfield, Il. Illinois State Captain
05 Oct 2006 8:50 PM Alert 
 Diane and I are leaving home around 0600.
See everyone there as we all show our respect for another American hero and family.

SlingBlade
'07 GoldWing,Orange. GPS, CB, MedKit.
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2449
Shermer, IL
06 Oct 2006 1:43 PM Alert 

Ride Report for the Honor Mission to the memory of ‘Gunner’
{please feel free to post your reflections in this forum}

I began this honor mission for our Vietnam Veteran Hero by attending the visitation Wednesday evening.  I met the family, paid my respects and stood to the side with my flag.  I was later joined by Ken (redspec5) who also helped relieve me standing guard.  I welcomed his company in more ways than one.   To put things as politely as possible, I needed frequent breaks and did not want to leave the vigil unattended if possible!!

Friday I was pleased to see Arnie (Fat Fred) and his truck already in the parking lot when I arrived about 9AM.  Soon, other Patriot Guard arrived including 2 other ride captains, Sean and Todd, and Brad our faithful road captain.  I believe about 25 in all.    Many familiar faces and 3 on their first mission with us this morning.  See, I told you I’d forget all your names or I’d have listed you all!  As the leathernecks and family left the ceremony, they were met with a straight and proud flag line.  When the door on the limosine closed, I had the Patriot Guard began the “fall out” to prepare for Gunner’s final ride. 

We followed the funeral procession from Bisch Funeral Home and “rode with respect” on our way to Camp Butler National Cemetery under beautiful clear skies. 

I presented Teri with a copy of your condolences from the forum.  I also gave her the flag that was flown on my bike in honor of Gunner, my personal condolence card, and a Marine flag on behalf of the VFW. 

I will never get over the lights of the motorcycles in my mirrors on this or any mission.  It has the same affect as taps.  I will not forget the smell of the gun powder from standing up wind of the 21 gun salute today.  The marine honor guard did him proud.  Ask me, “Did you hug a marine today?”  Yep I did and more than one. 

I regret that Gunner will miss the birth of his grandchild that’s due any day.  I know he was looking forward to the arrival.  All I can say is that birth is future hope for a brighter future in this family!

I want to thank the funeral director, Philip Bisch, who was more than kind.

I am proud to be a Patriot Guard and to be there for those like Gunner who had served for me so long ago.[

~+~

Rose
Ride Captain



I was moved by the flag drawn and signed by Gunner's grandchildren.








“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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Bow6 User is Offline
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Greenup / Toledo, IL ... IL Road Captain
08 Oct 2006 9:00 AM Alert 
Missions never get easier or are any ever the same... My heart breaks a little more on each and every one... Marine Walter "Gunner" Rynders services at Camp Butler National Cemetary was beautiful and fitting indeed... Stark white row upon rows of Memorial stones contrasted against the vibrant green grass marking the final resting place of American Veterans... The hauntingly sweet melody from the bagpipes, the view of gently rippling flags in combination against the blue sunny sky, smooth and polished moves of the Marine Honor Guard, the sharp scent of gun smoke and crack of the shots from the 21 gun salute,the sight of "Gunners" brothers in Arms Leathernecks M/C saluting and finally the soft lingering notes of Taps... My tears came, my prayers was said, my thanks was given to "Gunner" and the many others who also had gone on...
Never forget !!!
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PGR members recieved personal thanks from several Leathernecks, to me it was no small gesture, especially from those who have "been there, done that", it reassures me that PGR is doing the "right" thing...
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I will continue to stand for our Veterans with PGR as PGR stands tall with Honor and Respect for the Veterans families and friends to draw comfort and strength...
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Brad
Keep the Faith...
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