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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 06 Aug 2008 3:46 PM |
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Updated 11 Aug 08 at 0004 EDT by Cagerbob
Final Itinerary for Fallen Hero
US Army Kansas National Guard Spc Ronald A. Schmidt
Funeral Date: Wednesday 13 August 2008
Full Military Honors
Funeral Location: Newton, Kansas
Graveside Service: Eureka, Kansas
Specialist Ronald A. 'Ronnie' Schmidt, 18, of Newton, Kansas, died 3 August 2008 from injuries sustained when his vehicle overturned the previous day while on combat patrol in Iraq. Spc. Schmidt was serving the United States of America fighting terrorism in Operation Iraqi Freedom, protecting our families and our freedom. He served in Battery C, 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery out of Kingman, Kansas. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Iraqi Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct medal, Overseas Service Bar and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device. Ronnie enlisted in the Army National Guard during his senior year in high school and entered service immediately after graduation in May 2007. He is survived by his mother, aunt and uncle and many other extended family. Ronnie would have celebrated his 19th birthday on 5 August 2008.
The family has invited the Patriot Guard to attend the Full Military Honors funeral. The Patriot Guard extends our sincere sympathy to the Schmidt Family. Please keep this family in your prayers. God bless Ronnie and his family.
If you can, please join this mission to support his family, show your respect, and honor this Fallen Hero.
Kansas Patriot Guard Bagpiper Charles Liles will provide inspirational music.
BRING YOUR MOTORCYCLE FLAG POLE and FLAG.
Bring water, snack, rain gear.
Keep hydrated and be prepared for hot weather, possible rain.
Temperatures: morning 75 degrees, afternoon 90 degrees or above
Airport Escort: Kalitta Air will bring Spc Schmidt home to Kansas
Exact date/time to be posted when confirmed
It will be either Sunday evening 10 August or Monday morning 11 August
Location: Yingling Aviation, Wichita, KS
Address: 2010 Airport Road
Funeral: Wednesday 13 Aug 2008 Newton, KS
Grace Community Church
1600 S. Anderson Road
Intersection of Anderson Road and Hwy-50, approx 1.25 mi west of I-135
Escort from Funeral Home to Church,
Led by Major Dave Poage and Doug (Drifter) Croft
Funeral Home: Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS
0630 hr (06:30AM): Line up and prepare for departure
0715 hr (07:15AM): Depart to Newton
0800 hr (08:00AM): Arrive at Grace Community Church
0600 hr (06:00AM) Newton Staging Area
Wal Mart Super Center, east side of Newton
1701 S Kansas Rd, south of Hwy-50
Re-fuel if needed at service stations off of I-135, then go to line up.
Restrooms/food/coffee break after line up.
Watch for directions from the staging crew as you ride into parking lot.
Staging crew leaders: Jerry (Jarhead) Allen, Jim (JD) Dunham, and Doug (Drifter) Croft.
Staging crew will direct motorcycle line up.
Riders with flag poles will be directed to line up in column of 2’s in one area.
Riders without flag poles in column of 2’s in another area.
Trikes and Cages will follow the 2-wheeled bikes.
Cages will park in center of Wal Mart parking lot.
Military Flag Order protocol will be observed.
We request that each bike fly only one 3x5 flag.
Sign Fallen Hero flag and “In Memory Of” certificate in parking lot and at church.
0700 hr (07:00AM) Ride Briefing by Terry "Darkhorse" Houck
Soldiers prayer by Dave "Diamond" Stewart
0720 hr (07:20AM) Departure to church (3 miles)
Grace Community Church
1600 South Anderson Road
Newton, Kansas
Road guards will direct traffic to designated parking at church.
0745 hr (07:45AM) : Arrive at church
Ride in, park, line up with big flags and form avenue of flags as directed.
Stand ready and be prepared for arrival of the Schmidt family, their friends, and the military.
0800 (08:00 AM) Arrival of Spc Schmidt, family, and friends
Please be reverent and solemn.
1000 hr (10:00AM) Funeral Service starts
1100-1200 hr (11:00AM to noon): lunch break
Full Military Honors at graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kansas.
Patriot Guard will provide motorcycle escort to cemetery in Eureka, Kansas. (75 miles)
1200 hr (noon): Depart church in Newton. (Time approximate)
Go south on 81 Hwy, turn left (east) on 196 Hwy to El Dorado.
Left turn at stop onto 254 Hwy, continue east through El Dorado to Eureka.
(Be prepared for construction through El Dorado.)
In Eureka at light, left turn on Main Street, go north to 7th Street,
right turn on 7th St, go east to cemetery on right side (south) of street.
Cemetery is at northeast end of town.
Patriot Guard will provide avenue of flags at cemetery and a flag perimeter around the family and friends.
Pre-Staging for Mulvane, Haysville, Douglas, Rosehill, Udall, and southern area riders & cages.
0430 hr (04:30AM) Wed 13 August 2008
Meet at Derby QT--South 71st & K15 for area members.
0500 hr (05:00AM) Depart to K-15 to I-135,
go north to Newton, exit at SE 36th St (exit 28)
Go west to Hwy-81, then north to Wal Mart (1.75 miles)
0600 hr (06:00AM) Arrive at Newton Wal Mart (37 miles)
Very respectfully,
Ride Captains
Terry (Darkhorse) Houck dh43a@cox.net cell 316-619-3265
Patriot Guard - Kansas State Captain
Jerry (Jarhead) Allen cell 316-650-9501
Patriot Guard - Kansas
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CONFIRMED AIRPORT ESCORT FOR FALLEN HERO SPC RONALD A/ SCHMIDT
Pre-Staging for Mulvane, Haysville, Douglas, Rosehill, Udall, and southern area riders & cages.
0900 hr (09:00AM) Sunday 10 August 2008
Meet at Derby QT--South 71st & K-15
0915 hr (09:15AM) Depart to airport
0950 hr (09:50AM) Arrive at Yingling Aviation
1000 hr (10:00AM) Provide flag line
Yingling management will provide instructions.
Bring flagpoles and flags.
Respectfully,
Terry "Darkhorse" Houck
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronald A. Schmidt, 18, of Newton, Kan., died Aug. 3 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Ashraf, Iraq, on Aug. 2. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard, Kingman, Kan.
The incident is under investigation.
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Hud
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| 06 Aug 2008 4:11 PM |
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My heart felt sympathies are with the family SPC Schmidt leaves behind. Though he is not with us now, know he is with Jesus and basking in the glory of the Lord. He will be enjoying his rewards until he meets us on the other side. Please know his sacrafice is appreciated by all those he leaves behind.
"Heaven Was Needing a Hero"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb6APMj5Qk
Standing by to serve.
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mailman
Posts: 12887
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Aug 2008 5:31 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Ronald A. Schmidt. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 1925
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| 06 Aug 2008 5:41 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of SPC. Schmidt in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Ronald we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8256
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 06 Aug 2008 6:13 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Ronald is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SPC Ronald A. Schmidt, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
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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Jasper54
Posts: 6312
Columbus, Ohio
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| 06 Aug 2008 7:09 PM |
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I offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Army Spc. Ronald A. Schmidt, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanastan. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as your mourn the loss of your loved one. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2118
Lexington, NC
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| 07 Aug 2008 8:58 AM |
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SPC Ronald A. Schmidt earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 07 Aug 2008 9:18 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Spc. Ronald Schmidt.
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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Rondawg
Posts: 281
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 07 Aug 2008 9:24 AM |
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Thank you, SPC Ronald A. Schmidt, for your service to this Nation. It is because of patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CWO Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, PGR Member George Griffith, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 971
Hillsboro, MO
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| 07 Aug 2008 10:01 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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Duke53
Posts: 146
NW Kansas
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| 07 Aug 2008 11:12 AM |
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Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held,
your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell,
the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
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"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." George Orwell - from a BBC broadcast of April 4, 1942
US Army MP 1970-1978
VN Jan-Dec '72
In Memory of Dallas C. Alexander Jr - 12/27/72
No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15: 13
"Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." - John Wayne
As an American I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.
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stretchnit
Posts: 890
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 07 Aug 2008 11:34 AM |
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Spc. Ronald Schmidt is another Kansas Hero. Thank you Ronald for your courage in stepping forward to protect the world against evil. May God comfort your family in the days ahead. The Patriot Guard will do their best to honor you, and your family. We send our prayers to them as well.
Thank you. And, God Bless.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5521
Lacey, WA
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| 07 Aug 2008 1:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Spc. Ronald A. Schmidt, Kansas Army National Guard / OIF. Spc. Schmidt, 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 HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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1armymom
Posts: 477
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 07 Aug 2008 1:53 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SPC Schmidt,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 Aug 2008 2:39 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Ronald.
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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window
Posts: 130
Emporia (Saffordville), Kansas
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| 07 Aug 2008 3:23 PM |
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Thank you "SIR" for defending my family and this Great Nation.
May the "GOOD LORD" be with you and your family in this time of need.
With Respect
"SHOT"
Ride Captain
Emporia, Ks. |
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"It is by the courage of such brave men that we enjoy the freedoms that some take for granted"
WE WILL NOT FORGET
Standing with respect for Major Gary (Horst) Moore KIA 9 Nov 04 (Wifes Brother) |
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milktoast
Posts: 2348
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 07 Aug 2008 3:25 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC Ronald Schmidt. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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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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Rwhitworth01
Posts: 41
Easton (Leavenworth, County) Ks.
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| 07 Aug 2008 5:08 PM |
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| I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Sp. Schmidt, May God Bless you at this difficult time. Standing by for more information in Easton (Leavenworth, Co.) Ks. |
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Riding in memory of my loving Father, Lewis A. Whitworth 1903-1973, US Army WWII and my brother Ermal C. Whitworth 1924-1998 SSgt US Army Air Corps WWII. May they continue to rest in peace.
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. Neither of them should ever be forgotten. |
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Billboy
Posts: 930
Webster, Fl.
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| 07 Aug 2008 5:47 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt, US Army, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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Chitown
Posts: 544
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| 07 Aug 2008 6:01 PM |
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SPC Schmidt,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Ronald's family and friends. I grieve for your loss. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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Posts: 1811
Shermer, IL
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| 08 Aug 2008 5:50 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
~+~
Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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satyr
Posts: 4039
Raleigh, NC
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| 08 Aug 2008 12:17 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc Ronald A. Schmidt. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Ronald. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
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 heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 08 Aug 2008 12:37 PM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Spc. Ronald A. Schmidt 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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mlmsan
Posts: 2720
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 Aug 2008 12:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Ronald A. Schmidt, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC Ronald A. Schmidt's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SPC Ronald A. Schmidt, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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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
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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jerry309
Posts: 31
Douglass Kansas
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| 09 Aug 2008 10:11 PM |
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ALERT!! ALERT!! Mobilize Patriot Guard
Final Itinerary for Fallen Hero
US Army Kansas National Guard Spc Ronald A. Schmidt
Funeral Date: Wednesday 13 August 2008
Full Military Honors
Funeral Location: Newton, Kansas
Graveside Service: Eureka, Kansas
Specialist Ronald A. 'Ronnie' Schmidt, 18, of Newton, Kansas, died 3 August 2008 from injuries sustained when his vehicle overturned the previous day while on combat patrol in Iraq. Spc. Schmidt was serving the United States of America fighting terrorism in Operation Iraqi Freedom, protecting our families and our freedom. He served in Battery C, 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery out of Kingman, Kansas. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Iraqi Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct medal, Overseas Service Bar and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device. Ronnie enlisted in the Army National Guard during his senior year in high school and entered service immediately after graduation in May 2007. He is survived by his mother, aunt and uncle and many other extended family. Ronnie would have celebrated his 19th birthday on 5 August 2008.
The family has invited the Patriot Guard to attend the Full Military Honors funeral. The Patriot Guard extends our sincere sympathy to the Schmidt Family. Please keep this family in your prayers. God bless Ronnie and his family.
If you can, please join this mission to support his family, show your respect, and honor this Fallen Hero.
Kansas Patriot Guard Bagpiper Charles Liles will provide inspirational music.
BRING YOUR MOTORCYCLE FLAG POLE and FLAG.
Bring water, snack, rain gear.
Keep hydrated and be prepared for hot weather, possible rain.
Temperatures: morning 75 degrees, afternoon 90 degrees or above
Airport Escort: Kalitta Air will bring Spc Schmidt home to Kansas
Exact date/time to be posted when confirmed
It will be either Sunday evening 10 August or Monday morning 11 August
Location: Yingling Aviation, Wichita, KS
Address: 2010 Airport Road
Funeral: Wednesday 13 Aug 2008 Newton, KS
Grace Community Church
1600 S. Anderson Road
Intersection of Anderson Road and Hwy-50, approx 1.25 mi west of I-135
Escort from Funeral Home to Church,
Led by Major Dave Poage and Doug (Drifter) Croft
Funeral Home: Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS
0630 hr (06:30AM): Line up and prepare for departure
0715 hr (07:15AM): Depart to Newton
0800 hr (08:00AM): Arrive at Grace Community Church
0600 hr (06:00AM) Newton Staging Area
Wal Mart Super Center, east side of Newton
1701 S Kansas Rd, south of Hwy-50
Re-fuel if needed at service stations off of I-135, then go to line up.
Restrooms/food/coffee break after line up.
Watch for directions from the staging crew as you ride into parking lot.
Staging crew leaders: Jerry (Jarhead) Allen, Jim (JD) Dunham, and Doug (Drifter) Croft.
Staging crew will direct motorcycle line up.
Riders with flag poles will be directed to line up in column of 2’s in one area.
Riders without flag poles in column of 2’s in another area.
Trikes and Cages will follow the 2-wheeled bikes.
Cages will park in center of Wal Mart parking lot.
Military Flag Order protocol will be observed.
We request that each bike fly only one 3x5 flag.
Sign Fallen Hero flag and “In Memory Of” certificate in parking lot and at church.
0700 hr (07:00AM) Ride Briefing by Terry "Darkhorse" Houck
Soldiers prayer by Dave "Diamond" Stewart
0720 hr (07:20AM) Departure to church (3 miles)
Grace Community Church
1600 South Anderson Road
Newton, Kansas
Road guards will direct traffic to designated parking at church.
0745 hr (07:45AM) : Arrive at church
Ride in, park, line up with big flags and form avenue of flags as directed.
Stand ready and be prepared for arrival of the Schmidt family, their friends, and the military.
0800 (08:00 AM) Arrival of Spc Schmidt, family, and friends
Please be reverent and solemn.
1000 hr (10:00AM) Funeral Service starts
1100-1200 hr (11:00AM to noon): lunch break
Full Military Honors at graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kansas.
Patriot Guard will provide motorcycle escort to cemetery in Eureka, Kansas. (75 miles)
1200 hr (noon): Depart church in Newton. (Time approximate)
Go south on 81 Hwy, turn left (east) on 196 Hwy to El Dorado.
Left turn at stop onto 254 Hwy, continue east through El Dorado to Eureka.
(Be prepared for construction through El Dorado.)
In Eureka at light, left turn on Main Street, go north to 7th Street,
right turn on 7th St, go east to cemetery on right side (south) of street.
Cemetery is at northeast end of town.
Patriot Guard will provide avenue of flags at cemetery and a flag perimeter around the family and friends.
Pre-Staging for Mulvane, Haysville, Douglas, Rosehill, Udall, and southern area riders & cages.
0430 hr (04:30AM) Wed 13 August 2008
Meet at Derby QT--South 71st & K15 for area members.
0500 hr (05:00AM) Depart to K-15 to I-135,
go north to Newton, exit at SE 36th St (exit 28)
Go west to Hwy-81, then north to Wal Mart (1.75 miles)
0600 hr (06:00AM) Arrive at Newton Wal Mart (37 miles)
Very respectfully,
Ride Captains
Terry (Darkhorse) Houck dh43a@cox.net cell 316-619-3265
Patriot Guard - Kansas State Captain
Jerry (Jarhead) Allen cell 316-650-9501
Patriot Guard - Kansas
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