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cagerbob 
Posts: 10724
Parma, Ohio
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| 04 Dec 2008 5:55 AM |
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This is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard Riders mission to honor SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 30, of Karnack. The mission is a 'go' and all contacts have been made.
Services: 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at Downs Funeral Home, 4608 Elysian Fields Road, Marshall, TX 75672 (903-927-1700)
Map link to Funeral Home: http://tinyurl.com/59u4x7
Interment following at Yates Memorial Cemetery - Adjacent to Scottsville Cemetery. located on FM 1998. Go east on Hwy 80 through Marshall. Turn left on 1998.
Ride Captain: Don Nix 903-319-9130 donnix1@valornet.com
Weather Report: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 20s.
ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is open to all who wish to participate.
Staging Site and Time: 12:45 to 1:15 PM at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1701 East End Blvd N, Marshall, TX 75670 (903-938-0072)
Map link to staging area: http://tinyurl.com/5tg9uu
All new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to the Riders' Meeting, which will commence at 1 PM. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY).
Stand tall and silent as you honor this American Hero and his family. Please ride safely and defensively. And thanks again for your participation.
Shelia Manning (Dynamite)
PGR Contact Coordinator, East Texas Area
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As HFD, I am guided by the PGR Terms of Use (TOU) and Website Forum Guidelines. It's not ego and it's not personal 
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett and Butch Belville
"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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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1996
Ga. PGR
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:06 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Jamie. Thank you for your service to our country. May you Rest in Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
Leadership...Is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it... -General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:19 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 8705
Albertville, AL
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:24 AM |
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God Bless SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 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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banditbob
Posts: 3909
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:25 AM |
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| Our condolences and prayers go out to this Warrior soldiers family and friends. God Bless SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford. Thank you for your service to this great nation of ours. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans
Association United States Army (AUSA)
The Retired Enlisted Association, member TREA
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr. SSG USAAF
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sine qua non
Posts: 464
Marion, IA
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:32 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Alford on his passing. His legacy involves distinguished and honorable military service and for that we are most grateful to have been recipients of his commitment, bravery, and sacrifice during his enlistment. Rest in peace James. Thank you for not only standing for us, but also for the benefit of generations to come. |
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Steve Stamp
PGR
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US Army Europe, 1969-1971
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 26501
Meridian, MS.
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| 04 Dec 2008 6:35 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of James F. Alford for the loss of this AMERICAN PATRIOT who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord 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!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - 2011 (Retired)
Riding in memory of the Vietnam War, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Dragon Warrior)
Here be a Dragon...from HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Free men own guns, slaves do not.
English by birth, American by choice, Southern by the grace of God.
Member of:
PGR of MS - PGR of Central Texas - VFW (Life Member) - Commander of VFW Post 79, Meridian, MS - Chairman of the VFW Riders Meridian, MS - American Legion - MRF - College Park United Methodist Church - National HOG (Life Member) - Meridian HOG Chapter (London, England) (Life Member) - I am a Full time biker [44 years].
My Motto: "RIDE HARD OR STAY ON THE PORCH!" |
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Streaker
Posts: 892
In Memory of Oldiron, Stepper and Wingman
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| 04 Dec 2008 7:04 AM |
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 SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 30, of Karnack passed away on Dec. 1, 2008, in Marshall. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Edwards, Rev. Jerry Jones and Rev. Judd Strawbridge officiating. Interment will follow in Yates Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Downs Funeral Home. James "Jamie" Franklin Alford was born on Nov. 2, 1978, in Paris, to John and Gail Alford. He attended Karnack ISD and lettered in football and track. Jamie was a member of Karnack Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outside, riding his horse Apachie, running, being on the lake or just walking in the woods. SSG James Alford entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 7, 1996, upon completion of Basic, Infantry & Airborne Training at Ft. Benning, Ga., he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C., where he completed Special Forces training and received his Green Beret then transferred to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Ft. Campbell, Ky. He was deployed to numerous foreign countries including Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan and received the Meritorious Service Medal for his peace-time service along with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and War On Terrorism Service Medal. He is survived by his parents, John and Gail Alford of Karnack; one brother, Billy Alford of Karnack; two sisters, Donna Vest of West Virginia and Debbie Alford of Henderson; grandparents, Henry and Lovina Dickerson of Sumner; uncles and aunts, Don Alford of Longview, Kenneth and Amy Dickerson of Ft. Worth, W.T. Dickerson of San Marcos, and Terry and Sandy Dickerson of Paris; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great aunts and uncles and friends. Special friends include SFC Miguel Fabbiani, Justin Hawkins, Ben Mathis, "Mama" Cheryl Neel, and all his fellow military comrades. He is also survived by his loving and dedicated nurses Ernestine Stout, Karen Rushing, Cecilia Harris and Edith Montague and his faithful, loyal and loving companion of twenty years, his horse, Apachie. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Waymon and Myra Alford; great-grandparents, Glen and Eva Ables; great-grandmother, Hope Topping; and a very special little girl, Cheyanne Ansley. Full Military Honors will be performed by 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. (MAJ) Eric Halsey, Annabell Schumaker, LTC Chris Haas, Dr. Valerie Allman, Dr. William Simpson, Dr. Mark Belknap, Good Shepard Medical Center IMC, ICU and ER Staff, Wilford Hall Medical Center Ward 9-D staff and the Omega Home Health Staff. Email condolences may be sent to the family at
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Doug Smith (Streaker)
Deputy State Captain-East Texas Region
Palestine, Texas USA
Riding for my dad, WW II P.O.W., and for the Kenyon, R.Garcia, Durbin, Forbis, Cox, Priest, Duerksen, Fry, Moss, Shannon, Latimer, Worrel, A. Garcia, Meeks, Pratt, Duggan, Jones, Clements, Pugh, Caban, Rios, Lloyd, Shaffer, Eason, Mintzlaff, Neal, Jaynes, Sanders, Buford, Yates, Williams, Bishop, Brooks, Biggs, Barrett, Mollard, Goree, Sandel, Roberts, Knight, Knowles, Pickard, Wright, Ham, Cook, Russell, Granado, Hoskins, Strong, Leonard, Middlebrooks, Auger, Elliott, Frazier, Preston, Ray, Holloway, J. Williams, Turlington, Hanson, Bradberry, Fryar, Whitt, Stroud, Rogers and Wainwright families, and proud to being doing so.
"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." ~ Thomas Jefferson
"If I had known what these people were going to do, I would never have surrendered." ~ Robert E. Lee
"Our Forefathers would be shooting by now." ~ Anonymous
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Billboy
Posts: 17578
Webster, Fl.
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| 04 Dec 2008 7:06 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SSG. James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 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.
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBER”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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papajonohio
Posts: 3501
Swanton, Ohio
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| 04 Dec 2008 7:41 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SSG James Alford.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their 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 * * * * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort
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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 * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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sdoise
Posts: 22499
Duson, La.
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| 04 Dec 2008 8:18 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of SSG James "Jamie" Franklin and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 1317
Gloucester Virginia
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| 04 Dec 2008 8:25 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of James Alford. Thank you Jamie for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 04 Dec 2008 9:11 AM |
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| Thank you SSG James Franklin Alford, for Defending this Great Nation, 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 & Sisters! |
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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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jaegers
Posts: 4555
Tipton, IA
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| 04 Dec 2008 10:19 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your loved ones service to our country.
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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satyr
Posts: 7402
Raleigh, NC
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| 04 Dec 2008 10:57 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt James Franklin "Jamie" Alford, U.S. Army. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jamie, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
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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Lou Freitas
Posts: 248
Montgomery, Texas
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| 04 Dec 2008 12:01 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Ssg James Franklin Alford . May God help you through this difficult time and sorrow. Know that Jamie was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. |
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"Bagger Lou"
Lou Freitas
Texas State Captain
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 5700
Conroe,Texas
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| 04 Dec 2008 12:23 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. James "Jamie" Franklin Alford ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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easye
Posts: 953
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| 04 Dec 2008 12:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG " Jamie "Alford. May God bring you peace in your final rest.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25066
Lacey, WA
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| 04 Dec 2008 2:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. James "Jamie Franklin Alford, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) / OEF / OIF Veteran. SSG. Alford, 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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Easy.
Posts: 9492
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 Dec 2008 3:03 PM |
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My family and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 30, Marshall, TX.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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Lady Harley
Posts: 430
Asst. State Capt., VA Dist 5, Hampton Roads
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| 04 Dec 2008 3:24 PM |
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May the Lord hold the family of SSG Jamie Alford in His arms and bless them with His grace during their time of sorrow. He will be missed but, never forgotten. SSG Alford, thank you for your dedicated service to this country and our freedoms. With gratitude, deepest respect and heartfelt sympathy.
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Becca Landick (PGR #43754)
Asstistant State Captain VA D5
Hampton Roads
LNC, USN (Ret)
CVMA 27-1 (S-213)
Civil Service, DON (Ret)
Former LEO
Mustangs MC
Horton Wreath Society
Riding in memory and honor of my Father, TM1 Robert D. Heckert, USN (Ret) (WWII), Purple Heart recipient, 1924-1998
Riding in memory and honor of CDR Rick A. Spon, USN (Ret), dear friend and PGR Brother, 1951-2009
There is no greater honor than to respect those who have shown the strongest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues...courage.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 5349
Lexington, NC
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| 05 Dec 2008 5:57 AM |
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SSG James Franklin Alford 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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Billboy
Posts: 17578
Webster, Fl.
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| 05 Dec 2008 6:32 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SSG. James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, 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.
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBER”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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wheatfield
Posts: 1728
Butler County, Iowa
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| 05 Dec 2008 6:59 AM |
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| My heartfelt regret and sympathy to all who knew and loved U.S. Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant James Franklin Alford. From what I have read about this young man, he ever possessed a love of life and the natural world, to a degree that far surpasses that of all who never get their feet unstuck from the muck of the herd. As an old soldier, I have some idea of the challenges that Jamie overcame, and the life that he lived in the Army in order to achieve his goals. I stand in everlasting respect for this man and his kind...for he has walked in the footsteps of Rogers and Darby...and he will eternally stand in the ranks of the "All Americans". Our country owes this soldier an everlasting debt of respect and graditude for all he has done in our behalf; and the sacrifice that has been lain upon the alter of freedom. I pray to Our Heavenly Father to abide with Jamie's loved ones at home...and his brothers in arms where ever they may be at this moment. May there be Guardian Angels to love and protect them all. |
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An Iowa PGR Chaplain
Psalm 23 :2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. |
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colstonkelly
Posts: 129
Sidney NE
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| 05 Dec 2008 8:27 AM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of SSG. James "Jamie" Franklin Alford, US Army. This country lost an incredible man. God bless you and you are in our prayers and hearts. |
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Lil Red
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