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Uffda 
Posts: 10801
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 02 Oct 2008 6:21 AM |
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Updated 3 Oct 08 1921 edt S Sturgis
Itinerary:
Visitation:
Date: 05 Oct 08 (Sunday )
Time: 1700 - 2000 Hours
Elkins Funeral Home East
7435 Highway 72
Killen, Alabama 35645
Staging will be at the Funeral Home at 1700 Hours
Service:
Date: 06 Oct 08 (Monday )
Time: 1100 Hours
Elkins Funeral Home
7435 Highway 72
Killen, Alabama
Staging at 1030 Hours at the Funeral Home
Interment to follow:
Civitan Cemetery
Rogersville, Alabama
Flags should be available as flags are being brought in from numerous States.
Temperature: 80 Degrees and very slight chance of Rain.
To all please be safe in your travels.
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TOMMY POSS " TOMKATZ "
US NAVY, VIETNAM VETERAN
SECRETARY PGR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SENIOR RIDE CAPTAIN ALABAMA
FLORENCE, ALABAMA
It is with a heavy heart I have to inform you of the loss of a truly great American Hero, and a dear friend to us all. Tommy Poss "Tomkatz", US Navy and Vietnam Veteran has been called home. Tommy has now joined the ranks of all the Heroes who have passed before him.
Tomkatz currently served on the Board of Directors of the PGR. He was the Secretary, and was very instrumental in his work with the PGR Store. Tomkatz was also past Dixie Regional Captain, and also a Senior Ride Captain for the great State of Alabama.
Tomkatz was a friend to us all, he was the model Patriot and for this he will Never be forgotten. We will all cherish the memories of this great man.
Please keep Jackie and their family in your most heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Tomkatz was their Hero, as he will always be ours.
The Patriot Guard has been invited to stand in Honor for this great American Hero by his lovely family. Marco will have the Honor of being the Ride Captain on this mission.
Please try to make plans to attend this mission:
Mission information will be posted as soon as plans are made.
RC: Marco
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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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NCBoulevard
Posts: 1512
Regional Captain Capital Region DE,MD,NC,SC,VA,WV
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| 02 Oct 2008 6:39 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Poss. The PGR has suffered a great loss today.
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704.340.1239
The PGR of NC alternate site can be found at --> http://forums.delphiforums.com/PGRofNC/start |
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 2296
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 02 Oct 2008 6:48 AM |
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Our condolences to Jackie, and the rest of the Poss' family, May the Lord keep His loving arms tightly around you, to comfort you, as only He can.......Heaven must've needed another Angel, to call Tommy home early.......
TomKat, Thank You, Sir, for your service to our country, your continued service to our fallen Heroes and their families, your commitment to the PGR.........you were always a gentle soul that I deeply loved and respected, you will be sorely missed........Fly now on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord, to where the streets are paved with gold, where there will be no pain, no sorrows, where one day if we are found worthy, we will meet again......
Brothers we have loved and respected have gone on before you, they know the roads up there, they have found the good ones to ride, they are waiting for you now, TomKat, to welcome you with loving arms.......You will be sorely missed, my brother........Godspeed, TomKat, Godspeed.......
Standing by in Antioch, TN
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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Bernie
Posts: 13
Moundsville,WEST "BY GOD" VIRGINIA
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| 02 Oct 2008 6:48 AM |
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Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Poss. We thank you for your service to our great country and your service and dedication to the PGR. May God bless you and your family and comfort them in their time of sorrow.
Bernie
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sig22
Posts: 3191
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 02 Oct 2008 6:52 AM |
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Condolences are sent to Tommy's wife Jackie and his family and friends. What a tremendous loss for all of you and also for the Patriot Guard Riders. My prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Godspeed Tommy.....Godspeed.....
Standing by in New Port Richey, Fl..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4629
Panama City, Fl.
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:01 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to Jackie, the Poss family, and the PGR family. Tommy was a special friend and he will be dearly missed. It will be our Honor to stand for him. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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temsr
Posts: 303
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:03 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Poss. Tommy we thank you for your service to our country and your service and dedication to the PGR. May God bless your family and comfort them in their time of sorrow.
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Tom Moody
NE Ohio Ride Captain
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
DAV Life Member
Cell 330-770-7016
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4536
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:06 AM |
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God Bless My Friend Tommy Poss, Jackie, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Jackie, your family and friends. Thank you for your friendship, 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! It will be an Honor to stand for this special person.
I will miss you Tommy,
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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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PeggyE
Posts: 488
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:06 AM |
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Our most sincere condolences to Jackie and the family and friends of Tommy Poss at this time of loss and sorrow.
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
Rick and Peggy
Evans, Georgia
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
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Rick and Peg
Off with your hat, as the flag goes by!
And let the heart have its say;
you're man enough for a tear in your eye
that you will not wipe away.
~Henry Cuyler Bunner
Perhaps strength doesn't reside in never having been broken...but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places.
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1265
New Port Richey, FL
Senior
Ride Captain
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:10 AM |
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I offer my most sincere condolences to Tommy's wife Jackie, to the rest of the family, and to Tommy's close friends. I pray that God will watch over them and bring them the comfort and understanding that only He can.
Tommy, I thank you for your service to our country and your continued service to your fellow American Heroes through the Patriot Guard Riders. May you forever rest in peace.
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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
"Take Care Ride Safe" |
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Sissie
Posts: 157
Phenix City, AL
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:11 AM |
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We have lost and amazing friend, brother and patriot. Tommy will be forever remembered for his dedication to his country and the PGR. Jackie, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You, your family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Tommy. You will certainly be missed.
Lord, please hold Jackie and the Poss family in your loving arms. Hold them, comfort them during this most difficult of times. Welcome our friend to your kingdom, Lord. In Your Name I Pray! AMEN! |
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Karla Childree
Phenix City, AL
We can't all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and applaud when they go by.
Will Rogers
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 8916
Meridian, MS.
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:15 AM |
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| I offer my deepest condolences and my prayers to the family and friends of Tommy Poss for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you ride forever free in heaven. Thank you for your dedicated military service to our great country and your dedicated service to the Patriot Guard Riders. Rest in peace with the angel's. |
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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!" John Harrold
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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Lisajan
Posts: 1719
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:20 AM |
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Our deepest condolences to Tommy's family...Thank you Tommy for you service to our country and thank you for your PGR leadership...You will be sadly missed by all....
Rest in Peace Tommy....
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Lisa (Lisajan) Hinson
AKA Chop and or Sassy
Help on the Homefront "Hoth" Captain
770-595-3134
There is good and bad in everything...swany
SSG Paul "swany" Swanson
Freedom Isn't Free....Just Ask Any Soldier, Any Marine, Any Airman, Any Sailor....
www.anysoldier.com
Non nobis solum nati sumus....Not for ourselves only are we born
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elisejk
Posts: 1576
Hampstead, MD
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:24 AM |
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I had the pleasure of meeting Tom at the Gathering, and it was a pleasure.
If tears could build a stairway
and memories build a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven,
and bring you home again.
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National Support Staff
“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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dougswafford
Posts: 496
N. Alabama Ride Captain, Hazel Green, Alabama
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:26 AM |
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Words cannot express how I feel. Tommy was a dear friend, no, a BROTHER. He was always willing to help a fellow Brother or Sister in any way he could. His gentle smile, his firm handshake, made you feel welcome and appreciated everytime you saw him. I had the honor of riding with Tomkat on many missions, not as many as some, but everyone was special to me with him there.
My deepest, heartfelt condolences go out to Jackie and family. I know no words can heal the pain we all feel at this time, but take comfort in knowing that Tommy is watching over us all now, and we'll all get to hug him again when it's our turn to go Home.
Tomkat, Thank-you for your service to our country, your service to the PGR, and mostly, for your friendship.
I love you Man and will miss you terribly.
Standing by.
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Doug "Springer D" Swafford
North Alabama Ride Captain
"Freedom isn't free, it was paid for by a Vet."
"We survive together or not at all."
Riding in memory and honor of Tommy "Tomkatz" Poss, we miss you Brother. |
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ashleigh
Posts: 737
Clermont GA
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:38 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tommy Poss. I really wish I could of met him..heard so many great things about him. This is a huge loss to our PGR family.
Tomkat, thank you for your service both to our country and the PGR. |
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Ashleigh
aka Moonshine
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
Proud grandaughter of two WWII Veterans
www.anysoldier.com
Riding in memory of SSgt Norman Hampton Currin, my Hero and friend
101st Airborne Ranger
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loehring
Posts: 1640
GA Ride Captain Buford, GA
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:39 AM |
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| This is truly a sad day. We have all lost a great patriot. To Jackie and family may God bless and comfort you in this time of loss. You are all in our prayers. |
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Chip
"Night Sentry"
Cell 404-323-4094
Ride Safe, Ride Free
Eph. 6:10 |
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Military Sniper
Posts: 46
OFallon, MO
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:41 AM |
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My heart and prayers go out to Jackie and the family of our beloved "Patriot" Tommy. Tom has been an insperation to all members of the Partiot Guard Riders organization. A true hero, and vetran he will be missed. I am proud to be a member of the PGR's and I salute you !
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PoppyTew
Posts: 616
Flowery Branch, GA
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:42 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to Jackie, Family and Friends of Tom, you are all in our prayers! Tom thank you for your service to our country and you commitment to the PGR! You will not be forgotten, rest in peace!
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Ed
cell 770-540-8272
Georgia Patriot Guard Riders -- Part of it!--Proud of it! -- No Borders!
In Memory- Mike "Deltoid" Bland! It's all good!!!!
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mailman
Posts: 13960
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:42 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran/PGR Member Tommy Poss. 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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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1051
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:44 AM |
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Jackie and family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God surround you in his love and comfort you with peace that only he can give......I am forever grateful for Tommys service and leadership in the patriot guard.
Please know your patriot guard family mourns with you and is here for you
Remember in Christ there is no goodbye or end, only a little while and we all will be together again
God bless you all
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Melissa ( Missy ) Stevens
Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
Riding in memory of my dad Ronald C Thomas
freebirdsnsc@yahoo.com
myspace.com/freebirdsnsc
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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mjgd
Posts: 161
JOINT BASE BALAD IRAQ
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:46 AM |
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TOMMY, WE ALL WILL MISS YOU. BROTHER, WELCOME HOME. WE WILL MEET AGAIN ON THE HIWAYS OF HEAVEN. UNTIL THAT DAY, RIDE FREE ON THOSE HEAVENLY HIWAYS AND BIWAYS. JACKIE, THOUGH WE NEVER MET, I KNEW TOMMY AND YOU BOTH. YOUR HEARTS SPOKE TO US ALL. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LOVE AND WONDERFUL TIME YOU SHARED, THUS TOMMY WILL STILL BE THERE WITH YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. |
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Dreamer
Patriot Guard Rider in Iraq
Vietnam Vet Retired
USAF 67-87
Joint Base Balad Iraq
Only Two Defining Forces Have Ever Offered To Die For You! Jesus Christ, And The American G.I.
Jesus Died For Your Soul. The G.I. For Your Freedom. |
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SmilingBelle
Posts: 610
Philadelphia, Miss
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:49 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Tommy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy, Thank You for your service to our country and for your great leadership to the PGR. You will be greatly missed!
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Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
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Elaine L.
Posts: 793
Lawrenceville, GA "Wonder Woman"
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:49 AM |
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Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to Jackie, her family and friends. We only had the pleasure of meeting TomKatz once and I am thankful now for that opportunity. I remember his warm smile and sincere hug. After reading many of the posts about Tommy, it is evident that he will be forgotten by few and remembered by many.
Tommy, thank you for your service to our country, and for your service and friendship to the PGR. May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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"Life's a Gift.....Unwrap It!"
Elaine ("WW") and Michael (Nano) Louviere
Nano - Georgia State Captain
Elaine (aka: "Mrs Nano")
Lawrenceville, GA.
770-596-2635 - Elaine's Cell
404-909-9328 - Michael's Cell
GEORGIA PGR…PART OF IT….PROUD OF IT!
We look forward to the time when
the Power of Love
will replace
the Love of Power.
Then will our world
know the Blessings of Peace.
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ultraclassic
Posts: 1978
Proctor, WV
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| 02 Oct 2008 7:54 AM |
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My sincere condolences to Jackie and all of Tommy's family and friends. Having had the honor and privilege of meeting him for the first time at the Gathering, I found him to be extremely dedicated to the PGR and all we stand for. I KNOW I am a better person for having known him.
TomKatz, I thank you for your service to our Country and to the Patriot Guard Riders. Without a doubt, I know that God has welcomed you with open arms as you approached the Gates of Heaven. You are now in your rightful place among the Angels. While we may mourn your passing, we know you are in a far better place.
Stand down Tommy. Your tour of duty is now complete. God Speed Sir.
Every effort will be made to attend this Mission of Honor for one of our own.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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