Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 26 Mar 2008 4:13 PM |
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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, Our services have been requested by the family of World War II Veteran Earl H. Taylor. We will present a flag line at his memorial service being held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver Washington on March 29th. Earl joined the Navy in the summer of 1941 and was a WWII veteran on the destroyer USS Dunlap and USS Cooper. He survived the sinking of the Cooper in the Philippines. Earl retired from the Vancouver Police Department after 22 years of service. Please join us as we pay our respects to a hero that has served our country and local community.
Staging Location; Fred Meyer parking lot at corner of NE Chkalov Dr and SE Mill Plain Blvd. Take I-205 to exit 28, Fred Meyer is located just east of I-205 on Mill Plain.
Staging Date/Time; March 29, 2008, Staging starts 1:15 PM, ride briefing 1:40 PM, KSU 1:50 PM, set up flag line 2:00 PM.
Ride Captain: Steve Guild
Kevin Williams
Patriot Guard Riders
Southwest Washington
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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 26 Mar 2008 4:35 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Earl Taylor, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you peace during this time of grieving. We will be proud to Stand and Honor this Great American Hero. Standing in Vancouver, WA. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
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Slowhand
Posts: 3656
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 26 Mar 2008 6:18 PM |
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| My brothers and sisters ride safe and stand tall to honor the memory of our hero's. |
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davec
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Stevenson, WA
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| 26 Mar 2008 9:30 PM |
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| My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Earl Taylor, WWII Navy veteran and retired police officer. May your pain and suffering be buffered by our Heavenly Father's love and grace. Earl, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for defending the very freedoms my family and I enjoy each and every day. Additionally I thank you for stepping up and continuing to ensure the home front is secure by your service to your community as a Law Enforcement Officer. Sir, you have answered the call for duty not once, but twice. Earl, you are a true American Hero and Patriot and your sacrifice and service shall never be forgotten. Once again our great Country has lost another of the Greatest Generation. May we always be mindful of the sacrifices that those before us bore to ensure our freedom. God's speed Earl. Rest in Peace.
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Dave "Dirt" Cox
Ride Captain
Stevenson, WA
Whoever said rain dampens the spirit wasn't a member of the PGR!!! |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 26 Mar 2008 10:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Earl H. Taylor, U.S. Navy / WWII Veteran. Mr. Taylor, 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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McMariners
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| 26 Mar 2008 11:09 PM |
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To the family and Friends of Earl H. Taylor,
May you find comfort in a lifetime of memories shared with Earl. I thank you for your service and your family for the sacrifices they endured while you were proctecting us. God speed, and may your journey to the heavens be accompanied with fare winds and following seas. |
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ezyeric
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Keizer, Oregon
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| 26 Mar 2008 11:22 PM |
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Thank you Earl H. Taylor for your extreme sacrifice in keeping our country safe and free.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Earl H. Taylor. May God help you though this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
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DennisReynolds
Posts: 215
Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon
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| 26 Mar 2008 11:28 PM |
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| Mr. Taylor, we thank you for your service to your country so long ago, and more recently to your community. My sincere condolences to the friends and family of this member of the Greatest Generation. Rest in peace. |
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Dennis "Roadliner 49er" Reynolds
Ride Captain
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
USMC 1967-71
In Country RVN 1967-70
Proudly honoring those who served their country... |
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Bikinbabe
Posts: 490
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| 27 Mar 2008 10:52 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Taylor. May your loving memories of a long life, well-lived bring you comfort and strength. Thank you for the sacrifices you endured while Earl was doing his jobs keeping the rest of us safe.
Thank you sir, for your service to the nation and your community - for stepping up and spending a lifetime protecting and serving your fellow Americans. We owe you a debt that cannot be repaid. Rest in peace as you take your place of honor and join those who have gone before you.
Thank you~~~
Greg & Chris ~~Bluesbiker & Bikinbabe |
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BornFree
Posts: 30
Battle Ground, WA
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| 27 Mar 2008 6:41 PM |
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To the family and friends of Earl Taylor, I give my sincere condolences, may God be your strength at this time of loss.
To Earl Taylor, WWII Veteran & retired Vancouver Police Officer, thank you for your service and for help keeping this country safe & free. It will be an honor to stand for you Saturday.
Steve Guild
USNR, ‘66-‘70
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kkwwillie
Posts: 95
Battle Ground, WA
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| 27 Mar 2008 10:32 PM |
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| We send our sincere condolences to the family of Earl H. Taylor. We will never forget his service nor will we forget the debt we owe Earl and men like him. |
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Kevin Williams
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Southwest Washington |
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Sledder999
Posts: 424
Gresham, Or
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| 28 Mar 2008 6:56 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of our fallen comrade Earl H. Taylor, US Navy, WWII Veteran. Earl, may our merciful God grant you the eternal peace of His kingdom and comfort to your family. |
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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. |
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Chonga
Posts: 882
Portland,Oregon
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| 29 Mar 2008 5:33 PM |
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| It was an honor to stand the flagline this afternoon to salute Earl as he was laid to rest and his family and friends gathered to celebrate his life. As it says in the brochure passed out at the services "Remember, it is only for a little while" before all are re-united again in the Kingdom of Heaven. I pray that Earl's family and friends all live long happy lives and that the hand of God passes over each of them to help them through the mourning period. Rest in peace Earl and thank you for your service to your country and your community. |
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Bill Seymore AKA "Chonga"
USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
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bluesbiker91
Posts: 155
Milwaukie, OR
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| 29 Mar 2008 6:23 PM |
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It was an honor to stand the flagline today,for Earl H. Taylor, US Navy, WWII, and his family and friends. Thank you Earl for your service to our country and also for your service to the community. We will not forget ! God Bless
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The soul of man is immortal and imperishable.
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Greg---Bluesbiker91
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BornFree
Posts: 30
Battle Ground, WA
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| 29 Mar 2008 9:32 PM |
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************Post Mission Summary************
The day was cold, mixed with snow, rain and hail prior to our Staging. We had 34 PGR members including six on their 1st Mission, and 1 visitor from Sequim, WA. After the pre-ride meeting we headed down to Evergreen Memorial Gardens. As we arrived, a burial ceremony was taking place near the entrance that we normally use to park the bikes, away from the chapel. After we got the flag lines setup I went in and talked to the funeral director to apologize if we had disturbed the burial party. He told me that they probably enjoyed it & that they knew we would be coming because that was the Earl Taylor burial. Kevin had gone over to the family at the burial after they were walking back toward the chapel and said we were sorry if we had disturbed them and they assured him they loved it and that Earl would have really liked also. We got many a thank-you from the family and friends as they arrived and I believe it was a very successful Mission. What a great team, Thank you guy’s & gals who showed up you did a fantastic job.
Steve Guild
Clark County Ride Captain
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ELUSIVETRIKER
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LACEY, WA
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| 30 Mar 2008 10:55 AM |
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| It was an honor to stand the flag line to honor Mr Taylor. Thank you for your service to our country and your community. And thank you to Mr Taylor's family for the sacrifices they made to help ensure our freedom and safety. May your memories of Mr Taylorand the love of our God comfort and strengthen you. |
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