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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 28 Oct 2009 1:56 PM |
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We are extremely saddened to learn of the loss of another of our Greatest
Generation. AMMF3c(T) Leard flew with Patrol Squadron Seventy-Four out of
the Galapagos Islands. Their mission was anti-submarine during the War. He
was also the father of one of our own PGR. The family has asked for the
Patriot Guard Riders to come pay our respects during his services. It will
be an honor.
Ride Captain: Bill Staats, chief0801@yahoo.com
Friday, 30 Oct 09
Rally Time: 0830-0845
Rally Location: 725 Trimble Rd., Joppa, MD. (Joppatowne Christian Church,
725 Trimble Rd., Joppa, MD. 21085)
Map: http://tinyurl.com/yfq2f72
We will place our flag lines for the Viewings and Funeral Services. At the
end of Services we will join the procession, and reestablish our flag lines
at the cemetery.
Itinerary:
0930-1030 Family Viewing
1030-1130 Public Viewing
1130-1200 Funeral Services
Interment immediately following at Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens
Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD.
Weather: Cloudy , high temp. 65deg. w /10% chance of precip.
Remember your 3x5 US Flags and water. Please make every effort to come out
and show your thanks for this WWII Veteran and your support for our PGR
Brother.
Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
www.mdpatriotguard.org
(410)231-9018
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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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Oct 2009 1:59 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran John P. Leard. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
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| 28 Oct 2009 2:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John P. Leard, WWII Veteran. Mr. Leard, 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 28 Oct 2009 3:05 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John P. Leard ,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.
..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us ".......................................
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
Motorcycle Marshal MS-150
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas.........................." We Do What We Do Because We Care "
If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have
missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh or two .
.....................Riding in memory of....................................................... Riding in Honor of
..............................................................My Dad ..........................................My Brother
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ........................Pfc. Leslie Babb.............................. E4. Roger Babb
MCSO-3102 ...............................................WW II ....................................... Vietnam Vet.
DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......... ....42 - 45 ............................................. 68 - 69
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 28 Oct 2009 4:02 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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kbell
Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 28 Oct 2009 6:39 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of John P Leard. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you John for my freedoms. You are my hero. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 28 Oct 2009 7:23 PM |
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God Bless John P. Leard, 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 PGR brothers and sisters.
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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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Easy.
Posts: 5266
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Oct 2009 8:08 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of John P. Leard, WWII Veteran, Joppa, MD,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 28 Oct 2009 11:42 PM |
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Mr. Leard,
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 Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
Kentucky BoD V.P.
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 29 Oct 2009 1:10 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN JOHN P. LEARD. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOHN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 29 Oct 2009 6:48 AM |
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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. |
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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 29 Oct 2009 7:45 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of John P. Leard to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 29 Oct 2009 8:48 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of John P. Leard, US Army Air Corp, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for John P. Leard's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. John P. Leard, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 29 Oct 2009 12:53 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John P. Leard. Thank you, sir, for your service. 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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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 29 Oct 2009 1:40 PM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran John P. Leard. We thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away. (General Douglas MacArthur - 1951) |
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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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3412
Orange Park, FL
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| 30 Oct 2009 2:47 AM |
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Thank you for our freedom Mr Leard. 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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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 30 Oct 2009 9:24 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Navy, WWII Veteran, John P. Leard, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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rleard105725
Posts: 20
Edgewood, MD
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| 03 Nov 2009 2:08 PM |
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I'd like to thank you one and all for the kind words for my Dad. The send off was great thanks to my brother Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders. My Mom is still talking about the flag line and escort, and thanking them. My son, Gunnery Sgt Leard was very sorry he was not able to attend since he is deployed well forward. He did spend time with his "Pop" prior to departure.
God Bless the PGR and ALR.
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