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harly69g 
Posts: 8579
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 24 Jul 2008 3:06 PM |
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Funeral arrangements for MSG Michael E. Martin, 223d MP Co are as follows:
Visitation - 2 days
Today, 24JUL08 - 1400-2000 hours
Tomorrow 25JUL08 - 1100-2000 hours
STAGING FOR VISITATION:
Will be in the gravel parking lot of the funeral home at 10:30 am on 25 July. We will set-up a Flagline at 10:45.
Family will arrive at 11:00am. I will be there at 10:00 am to start staking flags.
Funeral Services
Saturday 26JUL08 - 1100 hours
STAGING FOR FUNERAL SERVICE:
Will be in the gravel parking lot of the funeral home at 10:00 am on 25 July. We will set-up a Flagline at 10:15 at the funeral home. I will also send an advance party to the Cemetery once the service has started. More details to follow.
Funeral Home
Maraman-Billings Funeral Home, 605 South Preston Highway, Shepherdsville, KY
Cemetery
Burial and Military Honors will be conducted following the funeral service at
Highland Memory Gardens, 279 Landis Lane, Mount Washington, KY
http://www.legacy.com/louisville/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=114009754
Michael Martin was also a member of Kentucky Chapter #4, Rolling Thunder, Inc.
Ride Capt: David Haynes / wdhaynes@hotmail.com
Asst RC: Tim Chapman / tuffcreek@sbcglobal.net |
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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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harly69g
Posts: 8579
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 24 Jul 2008 3:08 PM |
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Our condolences to the family.
Heaven must have needed another Hero.
MSG Michael E. Martin you will be riding on the wings of Angels now.
God Speed. |
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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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fueler
Posts: 1324
St. Louis, Mo
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| 24 Jul 2008 3:48 PM |
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MSG Martin,
Thank you for your service to this Great Country. Rest in Peace your mission is thur. yOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
May God be with the family and freinds during this time. |
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US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
St. Louis, Mo. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 24 Jul 2008 3:50 PM |
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God Bless Michael E. Martin, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! 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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HDClint
Posts: 255
Elkton, KY
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:04 PM |
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| Thank you for service to this great country. Our condolences go out to the family and friends. YOu will not be forgotten! |
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Clint Nowlin
SSG USArmy Vet.
"Clearing the Way"
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tuffcreek
Posts: 251
Floyds Knobs, IN
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:12 PM |
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Our condolences go out to the family and friends Of MSG Martin... I will be Honored to stand in Respect for this great American Hero...
Tuffcreek
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****** HAVE FLAGS WILL TRAVEL*******
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Tuffcreek / Silverfox Tim & Donna Chapman
Patriot Guard Riders, #6232 Indiana
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ky-softail
Posts: 0
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:26 PM |
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To the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of the 223rd MP Co I send my heartfelt condolences. Please know that there are others who have you in our prayers at this difficult time.
Standing by in Frankfort to Honor MSG Martin.
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:28 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSG Michael E. Martin. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:35 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael E. Martin and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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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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tjustice71
Posts: 162
Winchester, Kentucky
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:04 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Martin. Rest...your Mission is complete. Now take your place among the Honored and Cherished. Thank you for your Service to our great Nation. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
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US Army - Retired
Marine Corps "Brat"
Semper Gumby - "Always Flexible"
In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned - Vietnam '68-'75
Riding in Memory of:
USMC PFC G.E. Owens ( Oct 1950 - Dec 1974)...my Dad...my Hero
PGR Member JacAmo: Susan (APR 1970 - APR 2009)... My Wife, my best friend ... I Won't Forget You Babe
Never Again !!
I will Stand for the PGR, until the PGR Stands for me. |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSG. Michael E. Martin, Army National Guard. MSG. Martin, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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papajonohio
Posts: 3349
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:34 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of MSgt. Michael E. Martin.
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...
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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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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navygunner
Posts: 80
Shepherdsville KY
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:31 PM |
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| I was there today and will be there tomorrow as soon as I can get there after work, I will be there saturday also. |
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Ezekiel 25:17: The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the Valley of Darkness; for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children.
Whatever I do will be insignificant, but it is very important that I do it. (Gandhi) |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 24 Jul 2008 8:14 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Michael E. Martin, US Army National Guard, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSG Michael E. Martin's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSG Michael E. Martin, 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
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary 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. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:14 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Kentucky Army National Guardsman, MSgt. Michael E. Martin. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one. |
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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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Ky Hammer
Posts: 185
Lexington, Ky.
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| 24 Jul 2008 10:58 PM |
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God bless you MSG Martin for your service to our country. may He be with your family and friends over these next few weeks and months. God speed MSG Martin....
In the wind to Sheperdsville early am tomorrow........ |
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eagle_man
Posts: 2093
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 11:09 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life. May He Rest in Peace, He will not be Forgotten |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
Cell 864-491-1084
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 24 Jul 2008 11:42 PM |
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| Thank you MSG Michael E. Martin for defending this Great Nation in the ARNG, 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! Ride Safe PGR Brothers! |
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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 |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Jul 2008 12:25 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Michael E. Martin. 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
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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jaegers
Posts: 2469
Tipton, IA
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| 25 Jul 2008 5:35 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of MSG Michael Martin. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Michael; thank you for your service to our country. You will not be forgotten.
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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Freedom08
Posts: 17
KY. Ride Captain Radcliff, Ky
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| 25 Jul 2008 6:37 AM |
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| My condolences go out to the family and friends. Thank you and your family for your ablility and dedication to this great country. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Grady L Chambers
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky
American Legion Riders Post 113
'Riding with Respect and Honor'
Remembering: PFC GRADY L CHAMBERS
United States Army - 19 INF RGT 24 INF DIV
KIA- Korea
You are not forgotten!
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Talksalot
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| 25 Jul 2008 7:45 AM |
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Condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of MSG. Michael Martin. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. He will never be forgotten.
Charlotte and John
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 25 Jul 2008 8:52 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Michael E. Martin. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Michael. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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"
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 25 Jul 2008 9:12 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of MSG Michael E. Martin. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 980
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 25 Jul 2008 11:56 AM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Michael E. Martin! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Michael is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “For those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know." |
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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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