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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:55 PM |
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Updated 09 July 08 1116 Cdt Sandra
Funeral Services:
The PGR will ride with ALR Chapter 9 and AL Post 639, to escort George Balke, fellow Post member and friend, on a short memorial ride, past AL Post 639, for services at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. After the services all are invited back to the Post to celebrate George's life and accomplishments.
STAGING:
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 1230 HRS till 1330 HRS
Gorman – Scharpf funeral Home
1947 E. Siminole
Springfield, MO 65804
KSU at 1330 HRS for escort.
Services:
Services at 1430 HRS (2:30 PM)
Missouri Veterans Cemetery
5201 S Southwood Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
Flag line to form upon arrival at the cemetery.
Assistant R/C will be:
Steve (Milkman) Selfridge
milkman@joplin.com
417-629-6891
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Updated 07 July 08 harly69g
Visitation:
Thursday July 10th , 2008 6PM. to 8PM. at
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home
1947 E. Seminole St.
Springfield, Mo. 65804
Please stage at the funeral home by 1700 hrs. (5PM.) Flag line to form at 1730 hrs. (5:30 PM.)
Cremation following per George's wishes. A memorial ride will take George to his final resting place at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery on Southwood Dr. The Memorial Ride will leave from the funeral home. Times of departure is T.B.A.
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Cliff (Mug) Hall
Assistant State Captain
HOTH Coordinator
PGR - Missouri
417-847-7301
CONFIRMED MISSION: CPO George Balke – USN Retired. Springfield, MO.
George Balke, a long time member of American Legion Post 639, Passed away this morning. Patriot Guard participation has been requested by the family. Arrangements are pending.
Cliff (Mug) Hall
MO Assistant State Captain
417-847-7301
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 4122
Parma, Ohio
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| 06 Jul 2008 7:56 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of CPO George Balke . I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in peace CPO George Balke. Thank you sir for your service. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4155
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:01 PM |
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God Bless George Balke, 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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cchii
Posts: 719
Cliff (Mug) Hall Exeter, MO
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:12 PM |
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Our deepest condolances to the family and friends of CPO George Balke. Your service to our nation did not pass without notice. It will be an honor to stand for you sir. Rest in Peace.
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Assistant State Captain - Missouri
Help On The Home Front Coordinator - Missouri
US ARMY 72 to 78 - 63C, 63F, 11E
417-847-7301
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sdoise
Posts: 3749
Kinder, La.
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:15 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of George Balke and my sincere appreciation of his military 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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stretchnit
Posts: 889
Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:18 PM |
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Thank you CPO George Balke for your service and the sacrifices you endured. Our condolences to your family in the days ahead. May God grant you all peace. Our prayers will be with you....
Standing by for details......
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Flag Support Unit
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:21 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of CPO (ret) George Balke 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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Bravo33
Posts: 32
Raymondville Mo
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:43 PM |
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| Thank u George Balke for ure service to our country. Our prayers are with the family an friends. God Bless! |
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Harold Watts
Vietnam 69-70
4th Inf. Div.
Steadfast an Loyal
VETERAN'S DAY IS EVERYDAY. A VETERAN LIVES AS LONG AS HE OR SHE IS REMEMBERED.
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mailman
Posts: 12773
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:44 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Navy Veteran CPO (Ret) George Balke. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5471
Lacey, WA
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| 06 Jul 2008 8:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of CPO. George Balke, U.S. Navy Retired. CPO. Balke, 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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liljon51
Posts: 297
Greenfield, Mo.
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| 06 Jul 2008 9:15 PM |
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CPO Balke, may you rest forever in that great ship in the sky.. I know you served your country well. You are remembered for your service. May your family have peace in knowing where you are.
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PGR member # 6774
CVMA member #1986
USAF 1968-1975
408 MMS 16 SOS 442 TFW
474 MMS Proud member of the PGR
Riding in memory of my father ,S2C Nebraska Buzbee, Jr. WWII Navy vet... AND... 2nd cousin, Lawrence Buzbee..Bronze Star, Purple Heart .Korean War POW 11/50 - 8/53. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 6220
Columbus, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2008 3:26 AM |
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| I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Retired US Navy CPO George Balke. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow. |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 1966.
My son, Sgt. 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
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papajonohio
Posts: 1441
Swanton, Ohio
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:10 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of CPO George Balke.
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..."
In your difficult times be mindful that George has left his mark on our world and in our hearts.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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oldbiker1179
Posts: 32
Nixa Mo.
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:46 AM |
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| Thank you George for your service to our country and your friiendship when you became a member of our Post and Chapter. George will be truly missed. Go rest easy now Sailor, your watch is over. |
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jaegers
Posts: 699
Tipton, IA
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| 07 Jul 2008 5:47 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of George Balke. May the Lord bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Chief Balke; 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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DragonWagon
Posts: 404
Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 07 Jul 2008 6:37 AM |
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| Thank you CPO George Balke for your service and sacrifices to this Great Nation. You Will Not Be Forgotten. May you forever enjoy smooth seas and trailing winds. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
Proud Son Of:
Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
Proud Father of:
Major Robert R. Smith III, USAF
Sgt Michael F. Smith, USA |
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phedup
Posts: 331
Independence MO
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| 07 Jul 2008 6:43 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and community of CPO George Balke. Rest easy Chief, we have the watch. |
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Holeshot
Posts: 15
Mexico Missouri
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| 07 Jul 2008 7:16 AM |
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| At times like these words fail but God's Word never fails, John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
God Bless you and your family.
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fueler
Posts: 747
St. Louis, Mo
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| 07 Jul 2008 7:52 AM |
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CPO Balke,
Thank you for your service to this Gteat Nation.Rest in Peace your mission is thur.
May God be with the family and freinds during this time. |
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US Army 1970-1972
Senior Ride Captian
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vander177
Posts: 3024
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Jul 2008 7:56 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U. S. Navy Veteran Chief Petty Officer (ret) George Balke. I thank you 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
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Uffda
Posts: 10366
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 Jul 2008 8:47 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of CPO (ret) George Balke, Navy 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, George.
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. |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1297
Warner Robins, GA
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| 07 Jul 2008 8:59 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the Balke family and friends in the loss of George. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. George 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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dytrpper6
Posts: 267
Lincoln, Mo.
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| 07 Jul 2008 9:38 AM |
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| Our condolences to family and friends of CPO (ret) george Balke. |
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Jake aka Rooster
"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
-- A. Lincoln, December 26, 1839
Central Mo. RC
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PDDGM
Posts: 1336
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 07 Jul 2008 12:09 PM |
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I offer my condolences and prayers to this American Heroes family and friends....God Bless him and may you find peace in his words...
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BradByam
Posts: 425
Oak Grove, MO
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| 07 Jul 2008 12:54 PM |
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| Our deepest condolances to the family and friends of CPO George Balke. May he Rest in Peace. |
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Brad Byam
KC Area Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Father, 1st Lt Frank L. Byam III, USAF (dec.)
Son, Robert B. Byam, (dec.) |
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