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Sandy9999 
Posts: 208
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
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| 04 Aug 2008 3:55 PM |
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This is a Confirmed ANC Mission!
On October 8, 1963 a UH-34D Choctaw helicopter that was on a search-and-rescue mission over Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, came under intense enemy ground fire and crashed. There were no survivors.
Crew members included:
BRUCE C FERRELL, LTJG, USN
MANUEL M R DENTON, HM3, USN
WILLIAM T HARRIS, CAPT, USMC
LARRY D JAMESON, SGT, USMC
DANIEL K LESSIG, 1STLT, USMC
LUTHER E RITCHEY, LCPL, USMC
Over the next several days remains of four crewmen were recovered. In 2000 and 2001 and 2002 additional remains were recovered, some were identified as belonging to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Manuel R. Denton, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luther E. Ritchey Jr. and there were additional remains which could not be specifically identified.
There will be a group burial representing the entire crew and including the remains of Denton, Ritchey, and the remaining unidentified crew remains. These Heroes of the Vietnam War will be laid to rest in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (AMC) on 07 August, 2008 at approximately 1245 hours from the Old Chapel at Ft Myers.
PGR will be there - standing tall, silent and proud in honor of this group of Heroes. We will mount an Honor Flag Line at the Old Chapel services, follow the procession to graveside, and stand an Honor Line there.
Mission Plan - 07 August, 2008
Stage: 1130 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 1145 hrs
Transit: 1150 hrs to Old Chapel via ANC & "white line" road
Honors: 1200 hrs Flag Line at Old Chapel
Honors: 1315 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: TBA (in the interim contact the undersigned)
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for the Transit (furl upon parking).
Large hand-held flags desired for Honor Flag Line.
Military mandated ID / gear ARE required for this mission.
(Photo ID, long pants, long sleeves, full finger gloves, face shield or goggles or windshield).
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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momei
Posts: 122
Newport News VA
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| 04 Aug 2008 8:45 PM |
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May God Bless the souls of each and every one of these men, who are finally being laid to rest at ANC. I am sure that the families of
BRUCE C FERRELL, LTJG, USN
MANUEL M R DENTON, HM3, USN
WILLIAM T HARRIS, CAPT, USMC
LARRY D JAMESON, SGT, USMC
DANIEL K LESSIG, 1STLT, USMC
LUTHER E RITCHEY, LCPL, USMC
Manuel R. Denton, U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luther E. Ritchey Jr. will finally have closure. I pray that in the near future, technology will allow for the other remains to be identified as well. |
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Eileen/Momei PGR Id: 9695
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
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jaegers
Posts: 463
Tipton, IA
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| 05 Aug 2008 10:14 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of U. S. Hero's BRUCE C FERRELL, MANUEL M R DENTON, WILLIAM T HARRIS, LARRY D JAMESON, DANIEL K LESSIG and LUTHER E RITCHEY. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Gentlemen; welcome home brothers and thank you for your service to our country. You 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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Jasper54
Posts: 5727
Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 Aug 2008 11:58 AM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Viet Nam MIA/KIAs:
US Navy LtJG. Bruce C. Ferrell
US Navy HM3 Manuel M. R. Denton
US Marine Corps Capt. William T. Harris
US Marine Corps Sgt. Larry D. Jameson
US Marine Corps 1st Lt. Daniel K. Lessig
US Marine Corps LCpl. Luther E. Richie
All of whom heroically made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE on October 8, 1963 while attempting to save American Lives on a Search and Rescue Mission in Quang Nam Province Viet Nam. 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 ones as they are finally brought home to be laid to rest in our nations most Hallowed Ground at Arlington National Cemetary. |
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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 strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light 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. 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
And ALL of the brave young men and wome |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1043
Swanton, Ohio
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| 05 Aug 2008 4:04 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of
LTJG Bruce C. Ferrell
HM3 Manuel M R Denton
CAPT William T. Harris
SGT Larry D. Jameson
1STLT Daniel K. Lessig
LUTHER E RITCHEY, LCPL Luther E. Ritchey
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...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
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adccop
Posts: 2728
Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona
Asst State Captain
Northern Region
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| 05 Aug 2008 11:46 PM |
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To the families of BRUCE C FERRELL, LTJG, USN, MANUEL M R DENTON, HM3, USN, WILLIAM T HARRIS, CAPT, USMC,
LARRY D JAMESON, SGT, USMC, DANIEL K LESSIG, 1STLT, USMC, LUTHER E RITCHEY, LCPL, USMC I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your losses. May you now find Peace that your loved ones are being returned to the Home soil that they gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect.
Welcome Home Brothers and Thank You for your ultimate sacrifices for our Freedoms and your Service to our Country. Stand Down your missions on this earth are now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your places of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace on the soil you died to protect. Pegs Down for my Brother Veterans.
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GOBB
adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5063
Lacey, WA
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| 06 Aug 2008 1:46 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to families and friends of LTJG. Bruce C. Ferrell, HC3. Manuel R. Denton, U.S. Navy / Viet Nam / MIA. CAPT. William T. Harris, 1st LT. Daniel K. Lessig, SGT. Larry D. Jamison, LCPL. Luther E. Ritchey, USMC / Viet Nam /MIA. Welcome Home! I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HEROES". May you all Forever Rest in Peace.
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 268
West Central Florida
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| 06 Aug 2008 4:46 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the families and friends of;
BRUCE C. FERRELL
MANUEL R. DENTON
WILLIAM T. HARRIS
LARRY D. JAMESON
DANIEL K. LESSIG
LUTHER E. RITCHEY
Welcome home and rest in peace. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 67-68
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.” |
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