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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 25 Jul 2008 2:53 PM |
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The family of 20 year Army Veteran, SFC Ivan N. Pettit, 66, has
invited the PGR to render final honors to this Vietnam Vet and American
hero.
The funeral will be at the chapel of Huson Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy
107, Sherwood, AR at 10:00 am, Tuesday, 29 July, 2008 with interment to
follow at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland, North
Little Rock, AR. The visitation will be Monday evening, 28 July from 5
to 8 pm at the funeral home.
Staging:
Visitation: 4:15 pm, 28 July--Huson Funeral Home; flag line--be prepared for high heat conditions.
Funeral: 9:00 am, 29 July--Huson Funeral Home; flag line, escort
to cemetery (there is a chance we will be asked to escort a family car
to the funeral home, watch for updates--again, be prepared to 100
degree temperatures.
Mr. Pettit's son is a NLR police officer so LEO support and attendance is certain.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chaplain Jeff "Hulk" Hulsizer
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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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 25 Jul 2008 3:22 PM |
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God Bless Ivan N. Pettit, 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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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 25 Jul 2008 3:23 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, Sgt 1st Class Ivan N. Pettit, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Ivan. 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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papajonohio
Posts: 3343
Northwest Ohio Ride Captain
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| 25 Jul 2008 3:32 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of SFC Ivan Pettit.
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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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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allsthrnlady
Posts: 1447
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 25 Jul 2008 3:52 PM |
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| Condolences to family and friends of SFC Ivan Pettit. Ivan was a true American Hero, whom sacrificed a great deal in a war where he didn't received the respect he greatly deserved in serving our Country. May you forever rest in peace, Soldier, you earned it and you will never be forgotten. |
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 980
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 25 Jul 2008 7:15 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Ivan is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in. Bless each of you in this time of profound emptiness with your hearts....
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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Jasper54
Posts: 7187
Columbus, Ohio
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| 25 Jul 2008 7:31 PM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Viet Nam Veteran, Sgt. 1st Class Ivan N. Pettit. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 6840
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 25 Jul 2008 7:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SFC Ivan N. Pettit's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SFC Ivan N. Pettit, 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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sdoise
Posts: 8050
Kinder, La.
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| 25 Jul 2008 8:35 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ivan N. Petit 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1287
West Central Florida
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| 25 Jul 2008 8:38 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ivan Pettit. Rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 67-68
Retired Deputy Sheriff
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.”
Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.
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eagle_man
Posts: 2090
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 25 Jul 2008 10:23 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 8882
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Jul 2008 11:09 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sfc. Ivan N. Pettit. 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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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 25 Jul 2008 11:14 PM |
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| Thank you SFC Ivan N. Pettit for Defending this Great Nation in Viet Nam,in the Army, 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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mailman
Posts: 21756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Jul 2008 4:35 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Ivan N. Pettit. 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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jaegers
Posts: 2468
Tipton, IA
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| 26 Jul 2008 6:26 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Ivan Pettit. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Ivan; thank you for your service to our country. It will not be forgotten. Welcome Home Brother.
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9922
Lacey, WA
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| 26 Jul 2008 6:59 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. Ivan N. Pettit, U.S. Army Retired / Viet Nam Veteran. SFC. Pettit, 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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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Jul 2008 11:02 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit, Army, Viet Nam Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will NEVER be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Ivan.
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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casper1115
Posts: 337
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| 26 Jul 2008 12:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. 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.
Kentucky PGR Rides with Respect !
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690MedCo
Posts: 4588
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 26 Jul 2008 12:34 PM |
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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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Angels Watching
Posts: 21
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| 26 Jul 2008 1:45 PM |
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Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family and Friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit...May God's arms be around the family.
May God welcome his son home with open arms...Welcome Home Good and Faithful Servant.
A bird doesn't sings because he has an answer,
It sings because it has a song.
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May your memories bring a song to your hearts.
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waynek
Posts: 807
Little Rock, Ar.
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| 26 Jul 2008 4:00 PM |
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| I regrett that I won't be able to make final service for this fellow Brother fro Nam, I shall make the visitation to Stand In honor for this American Hero. To the family and friends my deepest respect and condolences for the loss of SFC Ivan N. Pettit, American Hero. To my Brother in Arms, a Slow Hand Salute, Rest in Peace my Brother. |
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Wayne Knowles Sgt. E-5
Vietnam 1968-1970
Riding In Memory of:
Hursel Knowles WW2 (My Father)
Harley Knowles (Uncle, WW2) (Jessie "Pete" Long My Father in Law & Iwo Jima survivor) Hubert Knowles WW2 (Uncle) Jerry Knowles (Veteran & Cousin) Mike Burden (Vietnam & Past Pres VVA of Ar) Jerry Scrimager (Marine, Vietnam) David Long (USAF Veteran)
Herman "Shorty" Hagerman (WWII, PGR)
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Jul 2008 4:40 PM |
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SFC Pettit,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Billboy
Posts: 5120
Webster, Fl.
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| 26 Jul 2008 5:38 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. May you rest in Peace and May God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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mmpainter
Posts: 150
Chatsworth, GA
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| 26 Jul 2008 5:40 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of SFC Ivan N. Pettit. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. Rest in peace Soldier, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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adccop
Posts: 2799
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 26 Jul 2008 10:57 PM |
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To the family and friends of Ivan N. Pettit I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Ivan, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
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adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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