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Wags 
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| 21 May 2008 7:27 PM |
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Matthew Ketterman, retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant, is now standing guard at Heaven’s gates. The family has requested that the Patriot Guard be there to honor Matthew. Master Sergeant Ketterman served in the US Marine Corp for 20 years and retired four years ago. He served in Kuwait and also did two tours in Iraq.
Services will be at Merkle Funeral Home in Monroe, Michigan on Sat., May 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with a viewing on Friday May 23, 2008. The family has also requested a motorcycle escort to the cemetery.
Staging will be as follows:
Place:
Merkle Funeral Home
2442 N. Monroe St.
Monroe, Michigan 48162 http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2242+North+monroe+st+monroe+mi/
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Friday May 23, 2008 at 10:15 A.M. briefing at 11:15 A.M. We will restage at 3:30 P.M. and the briefing will be at 4:15 P.M.
Sat. May 24, 2008, service staging will be at Merkel Funeral Home at 9:15 A.M. with briefing at 10:15 A.M. Flag line will start at 10:30 A.M.
We will escort Master Sergeant Ketterman to his final resting place following the service.
Ride Capt.
Jim Kehres aka jimmyk
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satyr
Posts: 3231
Raleigh, NC
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| 21 May 2008 7:38 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Iraq veteran, MSgt Matthew Ketterman, U.S. Marine Corps
(retired). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Matthew. Rest in peace Marine. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve
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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Pinger
Posts: 2140
Lisbon, NY
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| 21 May 2008 7:40 PM |
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Thank you Matthew, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ....... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Matthew Ketterman, MSgt, USMC(Ret), Iraq War Veteran ......... and Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4757
Lacey, WA
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| 21 May 2008 7:53 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSgt. Matthew Ketterman, USMC Retired / OIF Veteran. MSgt. Ketterman, 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 872
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 21 May 2008 8:27 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of MSgt Matthew Ketterman (Ret) USMC! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “To some a soldier is just a soldier, but to a comrade in arms, We’re Family”"SEMPER FI MARINE" OOO RAH! |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman Recruit USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
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 George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3730
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 May 2008 8:52 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Matthew Ketterman in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5213
Moraine, Ohio
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| 22 May 2008 12:12 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. Matthew Ketterman. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1198
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 22 May 2008 1:28 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF IRAQI VETERAN MSGT. MATTHEW KETTERMAN USMC (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MATTHEW. SEMPER FI. 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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vander177
Posts: 2780
Vandergrift, PA
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| 22 May 2008 4:15 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps (ret) Master Sergeant Iraqi Veteran Matthew Ketterman. I thank for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 7731
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 22 May 2008 6:03 AM |
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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 Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline 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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milktoast
Posts: 2061
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 22 May 2008 6:13 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of MSgt (ret) Matthew Ketterman. I thank this hero for his many years of service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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aoop
Posts: 2323
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 22 May 2008 6:44 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 Iraq?" 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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papajonohio
Posts: 712
Swanton, Ohio
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| 22 May 2008 6:47 AM |
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I wish to express my profound condolences to family and friends of Matthew Ketterman.
I offer my thanks for the true character that is embodied in this American serviceman. May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we now honor a true hero who answered the call to serve their country and dedicate a precious segment of their life to freedom.
In your difficult times be mindful that Matt has left a mark on our world and in our hearts.
Stand Down Matthew. You will truly be missed.
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
Helen Keller
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CAN-DO 
Posts: 163
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| 22 May 2008 7:45 AM |
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On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Master Sergeant Matthew Ketterman, United States Marine Corps.
Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests. Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.
Marine!
Your mission is now complete.
You can stand down and rest in Peace!
“Some Gave All, All Gave Some”
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Pete
MGySgt / USMC - Retired
Treasurer / Communications Officer
US Marine Riders Association (KY, OH, IN)
www.usmarineriders.com
PGR - KY Ride Captain |
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mailman
Posts: 11408
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 22 May 2008 8:56 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of USMC MSgt (Ret) Matthew Ketterman. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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SARGE007
Posts: 157
Ohio Ride Captain Toledo, Ohio
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| 22 May 2008 9:47 AM |
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Thank you for your service and may condolences to the family of Matthew.
God Bless
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I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST
I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT
I WILL NEVER QUIT
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE
US ARMY 1989-1996 / DESERT STORM VETERAN
PROUD PGR MEMBER
PROUD VFW POST 11115 MEMBER |
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Danes02
Posts: 176
Midland, Michigan
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| 22 May 2008 11:06 AM |
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MSgt Matthew Ketterman,
Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to this great nation. You and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered as our American Hero. Rest in peace Marine. |
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 384
Newport News Virginia
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| 22 May 2008 11:26 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Matthew Ketterman. Thank you Matthew for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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Duane Wirick
Posts: 25
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| 22 May 2008 2:39 PM |
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Our condolences too the family of this brave Marine, god speed.
Semper Fi
Duane & Rhonda Wirick Burr Ridge IL. |
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sdoise
Posts: 3047
Kinder, La.
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| 22 May 2008 2:50 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Matthew Ketterman and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
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: 3647
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 22 May 2008 5:04 PM |
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God Bless Matthew Ketterman, 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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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1178
Warner Robins, GA
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| 22 May 2008 7:25 PM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Ketterman family and friends in the loss of Matthew. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Matthew served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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wvhusker
Posts: 4178
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 22 May 2008 8:01 PM |
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MSG (Ret) Ketterman,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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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Jasper54
Posts: 5349
Columbus, Ohio
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| 22 May 2008 9:58 PM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Marine Corps, Iraqi War Veteran, Retired MSgt. Matthew Ketterman. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this most difficult of times.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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mlmsan
Posts: 1887
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 23 May 2008 9:18 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSgt (ret) Matthew Ketterman, US Marine Corp, Iraq Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSgt (ret) Matthew Ketterman's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSgt (ret) Matthew Ketterman, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Semper-Fi
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Big Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
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
Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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