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Sandy9999 
Posts: 1638
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 6:43 PM |
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The family of Spc.(E- 5) Michael Galoozis
has requested the IPGR to escort this Vietnam hero from SS Constantine
& Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, to his final resting place at Calumet
Park Cemetery on Jan. 9th, 2009
We will stage at 9 am friday at the church - briefing
9:15 am - flag line after.
St Constantine &
Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
8000 Madison
St,
Merrillville,
IN - (219) 769-2481
Escort to cemetery after
service. This warrior needs our respect and honor for what he has
done for us. No boundaries! thanks for what you
do.
Michael Galoozis, age 66, of Crown Point, IN passed
away on January 4, 2009. He was a graduate of Emerson High School,
Class of 1961. He was a member of AHEPA. He was a veteran of
the US Army - Viet Nam Conflict. Michael was preceded in death by his
parents, Theofilos and Maria (nee Ypsilantis) Galoozis and brother,
Anthony Galoozis. He is survived by his loving wife, Marcia (nee
Tidd) Galoozis of Crown Point; son, Jason (Alisa) Galoozis &
children; Mitchell, Mia and Thadeus; Son, Eric (Caroline) Schrenker
& children, Gregory, Samantha and Benjamin; and son, Marcus
(Michelle) Schrenker & children, Tyler, Alyssa and Jayden; Brothers,
Jack (Elizabeth) Galoozis, George (Sevasti) Galoozis, Manuel (Joann)
Galoozis and sister, Katherine (Jerry) Donigian. Many cousins,
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held
on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY AT SS Constantine
& Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville,
IN. Rev. Theodore Poteres and Rev.
Christ Margellos officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery in
Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family at
Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN on Thursday from
2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Trisagion Service will be held on Thursday at
5:00 p.m. www.burnsfuneral.com
Ride Captain will be Dan
Frederick
Dale Ready
Asst' Senior Ride Captain
Bill Gooden Senior Ride
Captain
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
In God they trusted, all others they monitored... |
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 7:11 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Michael Galoozis. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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CarlS
Posts: 3655
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 05 Jan 2009 7:17 PM |
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I send my heartfelt sympathy to Family of Michael Galoozis. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. May God give you healing, strength, and comfort as you walk this dark road.
To Michael, I thank you for your service to our nation. Godspeed and rest in peace, brother. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10921
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Jan 2009 7:28 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Michael Galoozis, U.S. Army / Vietnam Veteran. SP5. Galoozis, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Junius Henry
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:10 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Galoozis. Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family and friends during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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mlmsan
Posts: 7578
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:31 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael Galoozis, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Michael Galoozis, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Michael Galoozis, 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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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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sine qua non
Posts: 434
Marion, IA
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:31 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Galoozis on his passing. His legacy includes military service and for that we are most grateful to have been recipients of his commitment, bravery, and sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. Rest in peace Michael. You stood for us and now some of us will humbly stand in honor of you. May God provide some comfort to all of you during this difficult time. |
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Steve Stamp
PGR
VROC
US Army Europe, 1969-1971
Riding in honor of Christina and Quentin Brenneman. |
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eagle_man
Posts: 2133
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 10:39 PM |
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My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero,
who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life.
May You Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
Cell 864-809-1066
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 06 Jan 2009 1:31 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN MICHAEL GALOOZIS (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME MICHAEL AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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WildBillPurdue
Posts: 171
SRC - NW IN - Lafayette, IN
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| 06 Jan 2009 3:02 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the fasmily. Rest in peace soldier! |
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USAF Dad (former)
USAF 81-92
SRC North West Indiana Region
wildbillpurdue@comcast.net
765.418.2870
Riding for
Jim "biskit" Duncan
01/19/43 - 04/01/09
NW INPG RC
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1526
West Central Florida
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| 06 Jan 2009 4:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael Galoozis. I salute you Sir and may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Stand down your tour is done and thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall (Rolling Thunder)
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7550
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:00 AM |
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God Bless Michael Galoozis, 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 & sisters.
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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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easye
Posts: 951
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:53 AM |
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The sacrifices you have made will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Michael Galoozis May you forever Rest in Peace.
“Let us honor our country’s very best“.
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
!!Freedom Is Not Free!!
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED”
“AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”
With Respect And Honor,
EasyE
American Legion Riders Lewiston MI. Post 198
Cpl.E4 USMC 59-63
3rd. Mar.Div.1st.AMTrac Bn.
Semper-Fi
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papajonohio
Posts: 3371
NW Ohio Ride Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:59 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Michael Galoozis. My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
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.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to
'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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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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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1624
Ga. PGR
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:04 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Michael. Thank you Mr. Galoozis for your service to our country in the Army. 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...
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Billboy
Posts: 5839
Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:28 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Michael Galoozis, 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 Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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banditbob
Posts: 3893
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:39 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this Army Vietnam Veterans family and friends. God Bless Michael Galoozis. Thank you for your sacrifice 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, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
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.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 06 Jan 2009 7:55 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Army veteran, Michael Galoozis. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael, 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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TMR
Posts: 3178
Willow Springs IL
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| 06 Jan 2009 9:56 AM |
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Godspeed, Mr. Galoozis, and God bless you for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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dfrederick
Posts: 27
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| 06 Jan 2009 12:46 PM |
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sdoise
Posts: 9112
Duson, La.
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| 06 Jan 2009 3:38 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael Galoozis 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"
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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PCDOC
Posts: 70
Francesville, Indiana
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| 06 Jan 2009 4:34 PM |
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| I would like to convey my deepest heart felt condolences to your family and friends on there lost. You will not be far from my thoughts and prayers in the days that lay ahead. May God keep his arms around all those who grieve.
Another Brother I have lost but, won’t forget.
How you die is up to God - How you live is up to you.
Dale Ready Asst’ Senior Ride Captain
American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Assc’
82nd Airborne Div. Fort Bragg, N.C.
Vietnam Veteran 59-62
American Legion Post 96
40 and 8
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ALLENCCL
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| 06 Jan 2009 4:52 PM |
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| May the Lord welcome you with open arms Michael Galoozis. |
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 8:03 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Galoozis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Michael for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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gumijagr
Posts: 2176
Covina, California
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| 08 Jan 2009 12:38 AM |
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| Thank you Michael Galoozis, for Defending this Great Nation in Vietnam in the Army, 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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