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Subject: SGT John Hershel White, Army, Korea/MIA, Bryant, AL, 11, 12 JUL 08

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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




09 Jul 2008 4:46 PM Alert 


Sergeant John Hershel White, Korean War MIA, Bryant, AL, 11-12 July 2008
 
More than 8,000 American soldiers were unaccounted for after the Korean War. One of them was Sergeant John Hershel White.
After almost six decades, archeologists found Sergeant Hershel.
 
Now this Hero is coming home.....
 
Mission Information:
Ride Captain: Thomas ( Littlefoot) Dooley
Friday, 11 July:
Escort from Trenton, GA to Bryant, AL
Staging: 11:00 CST, Moore Funeral Home 11910 South Main Street, Trenton, Georgia.
Visitation Flag Line: 1 to 8 CST, Moore Funeral Home 1474 Al Highway 73, Bryant, AL .

Saturday, 12 July:
Staging 9:00 CST, Moore Funeral Home 1474 Al Highway 73, Bryant, AL .
Visitation Flag Line: 10:00-12:00 CST
Funeral Services: 12:00 CST
Escort to Cemetery: immediately following Funeral Service

Strength and Honor
Slinky


Soldier Missing In Action From the Korean War Is Identified

           The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
            He is Sgt. John H. White, U.S. Army, of Long Island, Ala. He will be buried on Saturday in Bryant, Ala.
            Representatives from the Army met with White's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the secretary of the Army.
            In November 1950, White was a member of H Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division then occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea, north of a bend in the Kuryong River known as the Camel's Head. On Nov. 1, elements of two Chinese Communist divisions struck the 1st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal. White was reported missing on Nov. 2, 1950, and was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan.
             In April 2007, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.), acting through the intermediary of New Mexico Governor. Bill Richardson and former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, repatriated to the United States six boxes of human remains believed to be those of U.S. soldiers. One box also included two military identification tags with White's name on them. The D.P.R.K. reported that the remains were excavated in November 2006 near Unsan in North Pyongan Province. 
           
             Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of White's remains. 
            For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169
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.
aoop User is Offline
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
09 Jul 2008 5:03 PM Alert 
Thank You Soldier and Welcome Home.
James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms.
lonetexan2u User is Offline
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Phelan, Ca. High Desert
09 Jul 2008 5:58 PM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT John Hershel White! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge John is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he would want to be in. "Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given! Welcome Home finally”
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
Florida Shamrock User is Offline
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West Central Florida
09 Jul 2008 6:08 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John White. Welcome home. Stand down your tour is done.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Irish Blessing

Vietnam 67-68

Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall

“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
sneakysnake User is Offline
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Panama City, Fl.
09 Jul 2008 6:15 PM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the White family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Welcome Home Soldier. May you now rest in peace at home.
James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!

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bikerTRISH User is Offline
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St Peters, MO
09 Jul 2008 6:22 PM Alert 
WELCOME HOME SGT John Hershel White. Thank you for your service.
God bless the family and friends. May SGT White finally rest in peace, back home on Amercian soil.

Trish Leavitt
Proud sister and cousin of Viet Nam Vets and niece of WWII veterans
Riding in honor of brother E4 Daniel N Thomeczek Viet Nam vet
cousin E5Sgt.Kenneth Sona, Viet Nam vet
Riding in memory of brother Francis U Thomeczek Jr, Naval Reserve, Korea deceased
Uncle Tec5 Norbert R Thomeczek WWII deceased
Uncle Pfc Ervin J Sona POW WWII deceased
cousin Specialist E4 Ray Sona Viet Nam vet deceased
Uncle Capt. Harley R Wantz Jr. WWII deceased
husband Sgt Alan H Lund Viet Nam deceased
brother-in-law Benton F Bevil USArmy,Korea deceased
cousin SSgt Charles R Goode USAF Viet Nam deceased

It's not the pace of life that concerns me, it's the sudden stop at the end.
Rest in peace dear son A. Paul Lund

Please consider organ donation.
mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
09 Jul 2008 6:37 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT John Hershel White, Korean War MIA Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT John Hershel White's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT John Hershel White, 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.

Know You Are Loved
"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".

Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson

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Proud of it.

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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, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia.
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
09 Jul 2008 7:52 PM Alert 
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Hershel White. Welcome Home SGT White. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Hero.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Uffda User is Offline
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL




09 Jul 2008 8:32 PM Alert 
After all these years you're back home SGT John Hershel White. You were never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.

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.

http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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.
Pepper_guy User is Offline
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
09 Jul 2008 10:30 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. John Hershel White, Korean War / MIA. Sgt. White, Welcome Home! 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.

Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
09 Jul 2008 11:08 PM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KOREA/MIA SGT JOHN HERSHEL WHITE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JOHN AND REST IN PEACE. ROBERT AND JUANITA
YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
gumijagr User is Offline
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
10 Jul 2008 12:32 AM Alert 
SGT John Hershel White, Thank You for defending this Great Nation in Korea, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! Never give up on our POW's and MIA's Ride Safe PGR Brothers!
Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines
custer7thcav User is Offline
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Hillsboro, Ohio
10 Jul 2008 2:07 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Hershel White. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. You are home now, rest in peace.
custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
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Warner Robins, GA Ride Captain Southwest Region
10 Jul 2008 4:48 AM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the White family and friends in the loss of John. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. John served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself.





JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5

I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?
Douglas MacArthur


mmpainter User is Offline
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10 Jul 2008 5:06 AM Alert 
Welcome home, Soldier. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and duty to your country. Your family can rest easy now.
papajonohio User is Offline
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NW Ohio Ride Captain
10 Jul 2008 5:50 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SGT. John Hershel White.
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.
You will not be forgotten

"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead

May God Bless You and Welcome You Home





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 ~~~~~
Mrvnmartian User is Offline
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Wetumpka, Al
10 Jul 2008 6:41 AM Alert 
My wife and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt John H. White. Thank you for your service.
Dominic "The Martian"
USAF - IYAAYAS
1987 to Present
President: Green Knights Chp10
satyr User is Offline
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
10 Jul 2008 9:52 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Korea MIA, Sgt John Hershel White.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during your moments of closure.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom John.  Welcome home.  Rest in peace soldier.  I salute you. 
satyr

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"
sdoise User is Offline
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Duson, La.
10 Jul 2008 10:14 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Sgt John Hershel White and my sincere appreciation of his military service and ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Welcome Sgt. White. May you now rest in eternal peace.
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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TANKERS WIFE User is Offline
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Cleveland Alabama
10 Jul 2008 11:35 AM Alert 
TO THE FAMILY OF SGT WHITE YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOUR LOVED ONE IS FINALLY HOME. SGT WHITE REST IN PEACE AND GODSPEED.
Cheryl Haines
TANKERSWIFE
AL Senior Ride Captain
AL State Secretary
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Harley Harrold User is Offline
Posts: 13635
Meridian, MS.
10 Jul 2008 1:39 PM Alert 
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of John H. White for the loss so many years ago of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you finally rest in peace here in your country.
ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.

They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!

"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley

USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 -

Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.

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Here be Dragons...from Houston, Texas.

Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Pelham,Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain,UK. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!"
Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline
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Conroe,Texas
10 Jul 2008 5:36 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Hershel White,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.

We salute you , My Friend

Final Inspection

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."

Paul E. Babb Sr.

Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.



Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas

Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
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Naples, FL

Senior Ride Captain
11 Jul 2008 6:49 AM Alert 
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 John 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, SGT John H. White, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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CMA Prayer Warrior User is Offline
Posts: 470
Decatur, AL
11 Jul 2008 11:03 AM Alert 
Lord, please comfort and grant your peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family and friends of Sgt. John Hershel White, Korean War Veteran who is finally home from the war.  Amen.  This brave man answered the call of his country and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.  Take heart in that there are many Americans, many who have never met him, honoring Sgt. White for his courage and his service to this nation.  There are also many Americans, and again many who do not know John or your family, praying for you right now.  Call upon the Lord and He will strengthen you during this time of great loss, but also this time of closure.  1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.





Joel 'Prayer Warrior' Stephens
Spec. 4, 91P20/91H20, US Army 1971 -1974
Christian Motorcyclists Association Prayer Warrior
1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.

PROUD AIRBORNE DAD...HOOAH!
Miss_Behaving User is Offline
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Hillsboro, MO
11 Jul 2008 2:00 PM Alert 

SGT John Hershel thank you for being a true American Hero, defending our country & freedom, may you rest in peace.   Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Hershel.

 

Diane & Bob Flowers
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