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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 06 Sep 2007 6:26 PM |
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updated 11 Sept 07 ~ 2016cdt ~ oldiron
Cpl. William "Billy" Warford will arrive at Robert Gray Army Airfield on Fort Hood at 1100 hours, Wednesday, 12 September 2007.
The accompanyment for Cpl. Warford will be from Fort Hood (Clark Gate) to Adams Funeral Home (129 Coleman Street) in Marlin, Texas. The Clark Road Gate to Fort Hood is located on US Hwy 190 between Killeen and Copperas Cove.
Staging at Fort Hood for the Airport/Funeral Home accompanyment will be at the Clark Road parking lot starting at 1030 hours on 12 September 2007. It is approximately 75 miles from the Clark Road Gate to Marlin, Texas.
Lead RC will be Sonny Albert
Asst RC will be Steve "Scout" Cole
His memorial service will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 129 Coleman Street, Marlin, Texas at 1500 hours on Saturday, 15 September 2007 with interment being held at Clover Hill Cemetery in Lott, Texas following the memorial service.
Marlin Staging will be from 1215-1315 hours at Drews Meat Market. Drews Meat Market is on the Left side as you get on Bussiness 6 South off of Hwy 6. If you have any problems call Snake at 254-709-3201.
Waco Staging will be from 1030-1130 hours at Flying J on New Road (Exit 331 off IH-35).
Killeen Staging will be from 1000-1100 at Kay's Motorcycle Mania in Nolanville, Texas, (Killeen will not ride to Waco staging)
Mission briefing will be held at the Marlin Staging site from 1400-1415 hours. The plan is to have a flag line established at Adams Funeral Home NLT 1430 hours for the arrival of the family.
An advance party will depart Adams Funeral Home for Clover Hill Cemetery under the direction of Asst. RC Dennis "Sweet T" Christain to prepare the cemetery for the arrival of Cpl. Warford and his family.
Flags and water will be available at both the funeral home and cemetery. However, please bring at least one bottle of water with you for each rider on your bike/cage and include your rain gear.
Snake has met the Warford family,and they are over excited about the PGR being there and even asking how many PGR would be at the funeral. We hope that if you can see anyway to make this ride for the Family and this Hero please do so, I have seen the deep sorrow of this loss and the thrill of the Patriot Guard Riders being there for this Soldier. With that said be safe, may God be with Cpl William Warford and his Family.
We would greatly appreciate flags on bikes/cages for the procession on Saturday as well as the accompanyment on Wednesday. We will not have water available for the accompanyment ride on Wednesday due to the nature of the mission.
Lead RC will be Mike "Snake" Watson Asst RC will be Dennis "Steet T" Christian
Scout
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Updated 9 Sept 07 1352 edt S Sturgis
As of 1237 Hours on Sunday, 9 Sept.2007, the PGR has been requested for the airport accompanyment, memorial services and interment of CPL. Billy Warford.
As stated in my last post, the memorial will be in Marlin, with interment in Lott. Billy is expected to arrive from Dover at Robert Gray Army Airfield on Fort Hood.
We do not have dates or times of any event as of this writing. However, since Geoff states the military is sending the es\cort to Dover on the 10th, we can anticipate an arrival date for Wednesday and funeral on Friday.
Please stand by for further information.
Steve "Scout" Cole
Deputy State Captain - CenTex
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 5 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Cpl. William T. Warford III, 24, of Temple, Texas. He was assigned to the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Dane R. Balcon, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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4th of July baby
Posts: 105
Spring, Tx
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| 06 Sep 2007 6:47 PM |
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| Cpl. Warford III, thank you for your service to our country. You've stood tall for us, now it's time for us to stand tall for you. Another hero has been called home. Prayers are with your family & friends. |
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Vickey J. Griffin
"The task ahead of you is never as great as the POWER behind you."
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 06 Sep 2007 6:57 PM |
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God Bless Cpl. William T. Warford III, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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firemedic429
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jacksonville texas
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| 06 Sep 2007 7:04 PM |
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job well done soilder. My prayers and sympathy to the family.
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sandra63
Posts: 736
Huntsville, Al
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| 06 Sep 2007 8:39 PM |
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| God bless you! Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for your family. |
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 06 Sep 2007 8:40 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford III during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. . God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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Rig Man ME
Posts: 12
Hardin, Texas
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| 06 Sep 2007 9:02 PM |
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| Cpl Warford thank you for your service to our country. Standing by to honor you as you stood with my son in the line. |
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RIding for Spc Joseph Mamerow and Cpl William Warford III |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 06 Sep 2007 9:06 PM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Warford. His dedication, service and Supreme Sacrafice made while defending our nations freedom must not be forgotten. I pray for the comfort of our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit to be with you and all who sorrow as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Sep 2007 9:50 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford III.. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Sep 2007 10:15 PM |
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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 William is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, CPL William T. Warford III, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 06 Sep 2007 10:43 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford, III. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 06 Sep 2007 11:49 PM |
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Thank you Cpl. William T. Warford III for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
Glen & Linda
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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dfmcguire
Posts: 8
Brookeland, Texas
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| 07 Sep 2007 12:27 AM |
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| Thank you for your sacrifice to our freedom William T. Warford! You will not be forgotten! |
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Dennis "Bandit" McGuire
11B/RTO
Co B 5th Bn 7th Cavalry Regiment
1st Air Cavalry Division
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Pinger
Posts: 2227
Lisbon, NY
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| 07 Sep 2007 4:17 AM |
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Thank you William, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM............I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl William T Warford III..................a HERO |
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USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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Rondawg
Posts: 441
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 07 Sep 2007 4:45 AM |
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Thank you, Cpl. William T. Warford III for your service to this Nation. It is because of Patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a Nation grieve with you in the loss of one of our Nation’s best. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW3 Brandon Leggett (7th Cav. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom--- 6/17 Cav./Task Force Saber)Son-in-law
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Sep 2007 5:12 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Corporal William T. Warford III. I thank you for your miilitary service and sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldiwde. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is wirtten on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
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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semperpapa
Posts: 1353
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 07 Sep 2007 6:02 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford III for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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kraut2
Posts: 177
Mena, Arkansas
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| 07 Sep 2007 6:22 AM |
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Riding:
In memory of my son Mark (1968-1987) USN. Police Explorer.
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 Sep 2007 6:22 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford III. 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, William.
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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| 07 Sep 2007 6:39 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Cpl. Warford in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you William we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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catbrooks
Posts: 1787
Lake Mary, FL
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| 07 Sep 2007 7:11 AM |
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My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. May you find comfort in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever. His sacrifice will never be forgotten!
Cpl. William Warford III, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
KIA 02/14/07 Baquaba Iraq |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 07 Sep 2007 9:07 AM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Cpl. William T. Warford III and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace soldier. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
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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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 07 Sep 2007 9:22 AM |
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| I wish to offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Warford III. Your service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May your family find strength and peace in Gods Grace. May you rest in peace. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“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?”
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Chitown
Posts: 857
Leawood, KS
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| 07 Sep 2007 10:51 AM |
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I'm saddened to hear that we've lost another brave American Soldier. Cpl Warford is a true American hero. Rest in peace William your mission is complete. I thank you for helping to preserve our freedom. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. To the family, I offer my deepest condolences and pray for your welfare.
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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rstamom
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Colleyville TX
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| 07 Sep 2007 2:15 PM |
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| Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. William T. Warford, III. |
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