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Uffda 
Posts: 9824
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:08 AM |
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FINAL ITINERARY
James Casey Stephens, 20 years of age
F/N, United States Navy
July 25, 2008
Ride Captain:
Mike "Choo Choo" Brown, 817-201-5544, mike.brown1959@yahoo.com
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Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, Saint Stephens Catholic Church
1802 Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX 76086
Staging : 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1802 Bethel Road,
Weatherford, TX 76086; place the flags by 9:15 a.m. and stand the flag line
until shortly after commencement of the service. At that time we will remove
the flags and reconvene at Memory Garden Cemetery (see directions below)..
Directions:
Church : going west on I-20, exit for highway 171, and continue west on the
service road. At the next intersection (Tin Top Road) turn right and go
north ‘til it intersects with Bethel road and turn left (south) on Bethel Road.
The church will be a short ways down on the right-hand side of the road
http://tinyurl.com/5jm9qp
Cemetery: from the church, go north on Bethel Road to Main street. Turn left (west)
on main, which is U.S. 180 (Mineral Wells highway). Cemetery is on this
road (5600 Mineral Wells highway) approximately 5 miles west of
Weatherford, fronting on highway 180 on the right-hand side of the road.
http://tinyurl.com/5zre64
Weather: Isolated thunderstorms; low of 74 degrees and high of 97 degrees. Remember
to maintain hydration.
Iron Horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. The Support Truck with flags and water will be there.
Please remember our mission: stand tall and silent, with honor and respect for this young sailor and his family.
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Respectfully submitted,
Mike "Choo Choo" Brown NTX Ride Captain
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 1165
Swanton, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:34 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of James Stephens.
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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Chuckfw
Posts: 14
Fort Worth, Texas
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:52 AM |
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| May God watch over you and ease the pain for your loved ones. THANK YOU for your service to our country. |
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"History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8034
Bonita Springs, FL
Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:59 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of James Stephens. 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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mlmsan
Posts: 2340
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:18 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of James Stephens, US Navy Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for James Stephens, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. James Stephens, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir 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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sdoise
Posts: 3531
Kinder, La.
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:18 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of James Stephens nd 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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mailman
Posts: 12187
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:27 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Stephens. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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eagle_man
Posts: 936
SCPGR Upstate Mentor Team
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:47 AM |
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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 Mentor
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
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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aoop
Posts: 2465
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 24 Jul 2008 7:56 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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satyr
Posts: 3677
Raleigh, NC
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| 24 Jul 2008 10:38 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Casey Stephens, U.S. Navy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom James. Rest in peace sailor. 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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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jaegers
Posts: 557
Tipton, IA
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| 24 Jul 2008 10:59 AM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of James Stephens. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. James; 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 714
Hillsboro, MO
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| 24 Jul 2008 12:56 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of James Stephens. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Soldier. Your Mission is complete.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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acratliff
Posts: 2053
Charleston, SC
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| 24 Jul 2008 1:18 PM |
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| Thank you for your service James Stephens. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 3950
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 24 Jul 2008 3:57 PM |
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God Bless James Stephens, 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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oldmanneighbors
Posts: 56
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| 24 Jul 2008 4:17 PM |
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"all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;" from Sea Fever by John Masefield, 1900.
Thank you Seaman Stephens. May the winds fill your sails for all eternity.
Standing in spirit from Houston.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5196
Lacey, WA
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| 24 Jul 2008 6:47 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James Stephens, U.S. Navy / Active Duty. Mr. Stephens, 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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Jasper54
Posts: 5889
Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:16 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Navy, James Stephens. 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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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, 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
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 7450
Meridian, MS.
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| 24 Jul 2008 9:23 PM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of James Stephens for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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gumijagr
Posts: 606
Covina, California
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| 24 Jul 2008 11:50 PM |
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| Thank you James Stevens for defending this Great Nation in the USN, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5705
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 25 Jul 2008 12:33 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Stephens. 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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Chiefskid
Posts: 203
Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 25 Jul 2008 6:26 AM |
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"Non Sibi Sed Patriae" To the parents James and Jenny and family and friends and Shipmates of United States Navy Sailor. James Casey Stephens Thank you James for your Honor, Courage, Commitment in the Greatest Navy On Earth !
Thank you for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America. You are the true light of this country, you are the glue that binds us ,you are our angel of freedom and our wings of protection. Rest assured, you are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and you "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"! To the family, during this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow...Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Riders. We want to have the touch that brings you comfort,the strength that gives you courage,and the words to lighten your spirits. May the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders weave love and strength into your hearts to ease your pain of this "American Warrior Hero".All of us are saddened by this terrible loss.". ..... Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect..........................BRAVO ZULU SAILOR STEPHENS..............Fair Wind And Following Seas......... I will be standing your Flag line in spirit from Pembroke Ma A powerful Navy we have always regarded as our proper and natural means of defense; and it has always been of defense that we have thought, never of aggression or of conquest. But who shall tell us now what sort of Navy to build? We shall take leave to be strong upon the seas, in the future as in the past; and there will be no thought of offense or provocation in that. Our ships are our natural bulwarks http://oldbluejacket.com/SeaPower.htm |
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Dog Face 60-63
Posts: 61
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| 25 Jul 2008 8:45 AM |
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God Bless You, and Your Family James Stephens. My deepest condolences.
Dog Face 60-63 PGR
US Army 1960-1963
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 25 Jul 2008 12:20 PM |
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My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of James Stephens! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge James is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.
TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “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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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. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class 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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Choo Choo
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| 25 Jul 2008 2:32 PM |
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James Casey Stephens, U.S. Navy, was laid to rest today. Funeral mass was conducted by Father Casey, St. Stephens Catholic Church, Weatherford, Tx 10: 00 hrs today. James was laid to rest immediately following the mass, at Memory Garden Cemetery, Weatherford.
There was a large turnout of family and friends. James will be greatly missed by one and all!
Rest in peace James, your mission on earth is complete.
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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 26 Jul 2008 7:03 PM |
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Mr. Stephens,
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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