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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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The Patriot Guard has been invited to be present at the visitation and
funeral service of Roland (Mac) McChesney who served as a member of the Air
Force during WWII and he trained as a Navigator/Gunner in a B-17 Bomber
Squadron. Mac's son Earl is an active member of the Brainerd Sector. Mac came
down with Strept Throat and was held stateside when his squuadron left. He
then trained with and was attached to another group.
Mac died on 7-29-08 after a long bout with cancer
Monday August 4, 2008
Church of the Nazarene
224 1st Ave NW
Osseo, MN 55369
Staging will be at the church
Staging Open at 9:15AM
Briefing at 9:40AM
Flag Line: 9:45AM
Visitation at 10AM
Funeral at 11AM
Funeral ends at 12:00PM
Mission complete after the family leaves the church
We will not be attending the interment in St Cloud
RCIC: Carrie Wahl
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Tim Leonhardt
High Plains Drifter
Metro NW ARC
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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eagle_man
Posts: 2093
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 02 Aug 2008 6:17 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
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mailman 
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Aug 2008 7:02 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of United States Army Air Corps WWII Veteran Roland (Mac) McChesney. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
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| 02 Aug 2008 7:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Roland "Mac" McChesney, U.S. Army Air Force / WWII Veteran. Mr. McChesney, 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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Junius Henry
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casper1115
Posts: 337
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| 02 Aug 2008 9:29 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Roland (Mac) McChesney. 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 02 Aug 2008 9:33 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ronald (Mac) McChesney,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
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 02 Aug 2008 9:39 PM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Air Corps B-17 Flying Fortress Navagator/Gunner and Member of America's Greatest Generation," Richard "Mac" McChesney. 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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treygoose
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| 02 Aug 2008 9:51 PM |
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Roland "Mac" McChesney, another member of our Greatest Generation, thank you for your service and sacrifice to this Great Nation. RIP sir!
My sincere condolences to Mr McChesney's family and friends for their loss.............................. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Aug 2008 10:47 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 03 Aug 2008 12:40 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN ROLAND (MAC) MCCHESNEY USAAC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ROLAND. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 03 Aug 2008 2:04 AM |
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| Thank you Roland(Mac) McChesney, for Defending this Great Nation in WW2, 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 03 Aug 2008 4:47 AM |
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Mr. McChesney,
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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jaegers
Posts: 2469
Tipton, IA
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| 03 Aug 2008 8:02 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Roland McChesney. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Mr. McChesney; thank you for your service to our country. It 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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papajonohio
Posts: 3349
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 03 Aug 2008 1:56 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Roland McChesney.
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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3412
Orange Park, FL
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| 03 Aug 2008 2:21 PM |
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| Thank you for my freedom. May you rest in peace.
Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 03 Aug 2008 4:55 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Roland (Mac) McChesney 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 03 Aug 2008 5:24 PM |
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God Bless Roland (Mc) McChesney, 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.
Dave
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 Aug 2008 11:13 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roland McChesney. 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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dbley
Posts: 656
Twin Cities
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| 04 Aug 2008 4:27 AM |
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| To Mac's family....
It is our honor to stand for him today. May he have found his way home quickly.... |
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 04 Aug 2008 4:48 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roland (Mac) McChesney, WWII 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, Roland.
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
Standing in Spirit...
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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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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 04 Aug 2008 10:48 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran, Roland "Mac" McChesney. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. McChesney. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. 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"
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 04 Aug 2008 1:56 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Roland (Mac) McChesney. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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rottndog
Posts: 3379
Anaheim, CA
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| 04 Aug 2008 5:21 PM |
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I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and
condolences to the friends and family of WWII Veteran Roland (Mac) McChesney. Another of the Greatest Generation has passed on to greater glory, and we are the lesser for it. Please know that we share in your grief, and that our thoughts
and prayers are with you. May God bless you all, and may He ease your
pain and sorrow
during this difficult period of time.
Thank you, Roland, for your dedicated and faithful service to our
Great
Nation. We live free because of so many like you, who answered
the call and selflessly stood to defend our freedoms and uniquely
American way of life. You are a True American Hero, and you will be missed. May God bless you, and may you rest in peace! |
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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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acratliff
Posts: 2745
Charleston, SC
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| 07 Aug 2008 10:59 AM |
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| Thank you for your service Roland "Mac" McChesney. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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