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Uffda  Posts: 13722 Wonder Lake, IL

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| 19 Jun 2008 4:58 PM |
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Updated 23 JUN 08 1627 PDT by Zippy
ATTENTION ALL HANDS HN RETMIER WILL ARRIVE ONE HOUR EARLIER.
Updated Itinerary:
Please note this is a TIME CHANGE.
Part one WILL TAKE PLACE ONE HOUR EARLY
On Tuesday 24 June 2008 The PGR will be present to welcome home HN Retmier at March Air Reserve Base. We will then escort him 55 miles to Pacific View Memorial Park 3500 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar CA 92625 NEW TIME TABLE 0930 Stage at Ritchie’s Diner 22380 Cactus Ave Moreno Valley Ca.
0945 Mission Briefing
1000 Await Aircraft arrival and escort
All persons with Base Access will enter March and greet the Aircraft and escort HN Retmier to the Main Gate. All others will wait at Ritchie’s and Pick up the escort as it leaves March for the trip to Pacific View. Upon arrival the PGR will form a Flag line as HN Retmier is taken into Pacific View.
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Updated 20 June 08 harly69g
This will be a two-part mission.
Part one On Tuesday 24 June 2008 The PGR will be present to welcome home HN Retmier at March Air Reserve Base. We will then escort him 55 miles to Pacific View Memorial Park 3500 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar CA 92625
Part-one timetable:
1030 Stage at Ritchie’s Diner 22380 Cactus Ave Moreno Valley Ca. 1045 Mission Briefing 1100 Await Aircraft arrival and escort
All persons with Base Access will enter March and greet the Aircraft and escort HN Retmier to the Main Gate. All others will wait at Ritchie’s and Pick up the escort as it leaves March for the trip to Pacific View. Upon arrival the PGR will form a Flag line as HN Retmier is taken into Pacific View.
Part two: On 25 June 2008 Services and Military Honors will be given at Pacific View. The PGR will form a flag line as HN Retmier’s Family arrives. Following the services the PGR will escort Marc from the Chapel to his final resting place for Military Honors.
Part-two timetable:
0930 Stage at Pacific View Memorial Park 3500 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar CA 0945 Mission Briefing 1000 Flag line 1200 Estimated escort for Military Honors
Gunny will R/C both parts.
Please feel free attend any portion of this mission you can. You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. If this will be your first mission, dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage. The weather is expected to be hot so please watch out for each other and keep hydrated. Please monitor this thread by checking the “Email me when someone replies to this thread “ bug for last minute changes.
Craig H Donor GySgt USMC Ret Cell 909 208 7703 SoCal State Coordinator :-}).
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The family has requested the PGR attend Marc's services. No dates or times available now.
Craig H Donor GySgt USMC Ret Cell 909 208 7703 SoCal State Coordinator :-}).
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DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier, 19, of Hemet, Calif., and Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles III, 37, of Davison, Mich., died June 18 as a result of wounds suffered from an enemy rocket attack in northern Paktika province, Afghanistan.
They were assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Sharana in Afghanistan.
For further information related to this release, contact National Naval Medical Center Public Affairs for Retmier at (301) 295-5727 and Commander Navy Region Midwest Public Affairs for Toles at (847) 688-4286.
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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.
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vander177  Posts: 4554 Vandergrift, PA

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| 19 Jun 2008 6:02 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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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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Aunt Jane  Posts: 517
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| 19 Jun 2008 6:48 PM |
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| To the Family of Hospitalman Retmier, our thoughts and prayers will remain with you. May you lean on the strength of your loved one during the many days ahead. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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Threesheets  Posts: 9 San Diego CA

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| 19 Jun 2008 6:49 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the families of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier and Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles III. You will not be forgotten.
Standing by in San Diego
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Patrick Threesheets USN Ret Now why in the hell do I have to press "1" for English? What Is A Veteran? A "Veteran" whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to, and including his life". Joseph Kittinger. |
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Kirby  Posts: 665

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| 19 Jun 2008 8:23 PM |
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My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier
Rest in Peace, my Brother You will not be forgotten...
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Pepper_guy  Posts: 10133 Lacey, WA

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| 19 Jun 2008 9:11 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier, U.S. Navy / OEF. Hospitalman Retmier, 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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mailman  Posts: 22215 West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

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| 19 Jun 2008 9:15 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier. Rest in Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Jasper54  Posts: 7188 Columbus, Ohio

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| 19 Jun 2008 9:25 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Navy Hostpitalman, Marc A. Retmier who unselfishly went into Harm's Way and hase made the SUPREME SACRAFICE while helping to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid 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. Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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blairski5  Posts: 24 Hemet, CA

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| 19 Jun 2008 9:45 PM |
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To the family of Hospitalman Retmier; Our small town has suffered so many losses, we are so saddened to hear about Marc. A Marine serving with him told us of his friendship with your son and his heartbreak over your loss. We are praying for you and all of those who lost the pleasure of the company of this young man. He will not be forgotten by those who loved him nor those who served with him. His memory will live forever and his name will be on the lips of old men when veterans sit and tell stories of their fallen brothers.
Standing by in Hemet
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Dan and Kim Blair Blue Star Parents Cpl. JP Blair, USMC, 2 tours in the sandbox
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lonetexan2u  Posts: 980 Phelan, Ca. High Desert

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| 19 Jun 2008 9:49 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Marc A. Retmier! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge he is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts.... “God's speed as you join your comrades Marc and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. . Rest in Peace, you have served well... I will stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” "No greater love has any man than one who will lay down his life for his brother, stand at ease as your mission is complete" |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas Proud Patriot Guard Rider #141280 American Legion Post 262 American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, In The SANDBOX Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, In Az. Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 2nd Cav, In The SANDBOX
Riding in Memory of: My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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690MedCo  Posts: 4677 Huntington Beach, CA

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| 19 Jun 2008 10:26 PM |
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| Thank you Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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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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New Mexico  Posts: 2156 Temple City, California 91780

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| 19 Jun 2008 10:32 PM |
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To the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Hospitalman Retmier and thank you for your service to our countrty. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964 8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion 16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany (The Convincers) Life Member AMVETS Post 113 RFTW 09 Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients: Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas Joe P. Martinez - Taos Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving Jose F. Valdez - Governardor Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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custer7thcav  Posts: 9014 Hillsboro, Ohio

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| 19 Jun 2008 10:33 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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milktoast  Posts: 3702 West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL

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| 20 Jun 2008 5:41 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc Retmier. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in my heart forever. |
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Janet Toth Michigan Ride Captain Florida Senior Ride Captain Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Pinger  Posts: 2227 Lisbon, NY

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| 20 Jun 2008 5:58 AM |
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Thank you Marc, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ........... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marc Retmier, Hospitalman, US Navy ......... and 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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PGRLabLuvr  Posts: 9248 Naples, FL
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| 20 Jun 2008 6:16 AM |
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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 Marc is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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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semperpapa  Posts: 1353 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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| 20 Jun 2008 6:44 AM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier 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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Frank "Semperpapa" "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"
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dlinjerdal  Posts: 2114
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| 20 Jun 2008 6:50 AM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Hospitalman Retmier in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Marc we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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swanner  Posts: 360 Lafayette, IN
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| 20 Jun 2008 7:59 AM |
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| Thank you Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time...Stan (formerly from Stockton) |
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hbiker  Posts: 1314 huntington beach

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| 20 Jun 2008 8:22 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to all the family and friends of Hospitalman Retmier. May the Lord grant you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Thank you Hospitalman Retmier for your service to this country of ours. May you eternally rest in peace. hbiker
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satyr  Posts: 7366 Raleigh, NC

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| 20 Jun 2008 8:52 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom XXX. Rest in peace sailor. I salute you.
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Steve Roma USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies. - Moina Micheals - 1918 "We Shall Keep the Faith" Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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papajonohio  Posts: 3349 NW Ohio Ride Captain

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| 20 Jun 2008 10:32 AM |
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I wish to express my most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Marc Reitmier. May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
In your difficult times be mindful that Marc has left his impression in our hearts.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." - - - - - Margaret Mead
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE, THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW, AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE, THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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harly69g  Posts: 8579 Mid-West Regional Capt. KY,IN,OH,MI Ride Capt. Owensboro, KY

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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05 In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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rottndog  Posts: 3379 Anaheim, CA

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| 20 Jun 2008 3:26 PM |
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I would like to express my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier. Marc's patriotism and selflessness led him to stand up to defend our nation's Freedoms and our way of life--an endeavor for which he has paid the highest price. For this, we will forever be in his debt.
May God Bless Hospitalman Retmier....May he now Rest In Peace....and may his loved ones rest assured in the knowledge that his courage and ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!
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Freedom IS NOT FREE--Let us NEVER FORGET....
 ....those that have paid the highest price for it! Proud Son of a USMC Viet Nam Vet (May he RIP!) US Navy-Submarines 1987-1993--US Navy: A HIGHER form of marine life! Standing By in Anaheim, CA.... |
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USNsis  Posts: 580 Fayetteville, NC

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| 20 Jun 2008 3:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hospitalman Retmier. Retmier, thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifice will not go unrecognized and unappreciated.
Standing by in Tustin for mission information...
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