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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7096
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:35 AM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor Thomas Lewellen, MSG (Ret) US Army, Korea and Vietnam veteran on July 1, 2009.
Patriot Guard members wishing to participate should be at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA no later than 0915. Family is due to arrive between 0930 and 0945.
Visitation starts at 1000 and memorial service is to begin at 1100.
Upon completion of memorial, PGR will escort MSG Lewellen to Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA.
RIDE CAPTAIN: Ride Captain for this mission is Becca “Lady Harley” Landick, 617-2093 and Co-Captain is Jim McGinley, 896-7110.
BECCA “LADY HARLEY” LANDICK
Ride Captain
JIM MCGINLEY
Co-Captain
JOHNNIE “DLIQNT” GEORGE
Assist. State Captain D5/Hampton Roads
JIM “BORLO” BORLING
Virginia State Captain
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BootLady
#34204
TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:50 AM |
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God Bless Thomas Lewellen, 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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kbell
Posts: 2757
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Lewellen. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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sdoise
Posts: 8050
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:04 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Thomas Lewellen 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1287
West Central Florida
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:38 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Lewellen. May you rest in peace Brother wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Tan Son Nhut Association (Saigon)
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
2008 Ride to the Wall (Rolling Thunder)
Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA)
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall Escort
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
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banditbob
Posts: 3877
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:46 AM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you Thomas Lewellen for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends. |
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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.
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Billboy
Posts: 5120
Webster, Fl.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:46 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Korea/Vietnam Veteran, (Ret) MSG. Thomas Lewellen, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9920
Lacey, WA
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| 30 Jun 2009 9:12 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSG Thomas Lewellen, U.S. Army Retired / Korean War / Vietnam Veteran. MSG. Lewellen, 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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mosherma
Posts: 33
Suffolk, VA
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| 30 Jun 2009 11:40 AM |
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I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Thomas Lewellen. I want to thank you all for the sacrifices you made during his military service. It takes special people to both serve and to support those who serve. You all deserve to be honored. I know he rests in peace.
ET1(SS) Ret. Mark Mosher
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ET1(SS) Ret. Mark Mosher
USN '81-'01
"Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end." --- George W. Bush
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mailman
Posts: 21756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 1:11 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Korea/Vietnam Veteran MSG (Ret) Thomas Lewellen. 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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JW1
Posts: 44
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| 30 Jun 2009 2:58 PM |
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To the Lewellen family my heart felt condolences to you all. I am sure MSG Lewllen is now looking down on you all saying he still has the watch and still taking care of you all. He will for ever be in your hearts and minds I am sure.
As for the Patriot Guard Riders we shall never for get him and the service he rendered to our country.
Jim McGinley
YNC(SW) USN(Ret)
PGR
American Legion 368
Fleet Reserve Assoc
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dliqnt
Posts: 455
Virginia Beach, Va Dist 5 Sr RC
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| 30 Jun 2009 5:56 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of MSG (Ret) Thomas Lewellen. His dedication and sacrifices will not go unremembered. He is truly and American Hero. |
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J. E. George,
Assistant State Captain D5/Hampton Roads
Virginia Red, White and Blue Book Coordinator
SSG, Delta Company
Lafayette Brigade,
Virginia Defense Force
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Lady Harley
Posts: 287
PGR Ride Captain, District 5, Virginia Beach, VA
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| 30 Jun 2009 6:56 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of MSG Thomas Lewellen. May the Lord wrap His arms around you, give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. MSG Lewellen, thank you for your service to our great country. You are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten.
With gratitude, deepest respect and heartfelt sympathy.
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Becca Landick (PGR #43754)
LNC, USN (Ret)
Civil Service, DON (Ret)
Former LEO
PGR Ride Captain (District 5)
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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monmixr
Posts: 1750
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:40 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Road Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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mlmsan
Posts: 6824
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG (Ret), Thomas Lewellen, US Army, Korea/Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSG (Ret), Thomas Lewellen's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSG (Ret), Thomas Lewellen, 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.
Peace Be to Us All
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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 Calvary 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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2053
Brevard, NC
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:01 PM |
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| Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Thomas Lewellen. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. |
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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papajonohio
Posts: 3343
Northwest Ohio Ride Captain
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| 01 Jul 2009 7:36 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of MSgt Thomas Lewellen.
My heartfelt condolences go out to 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 for your service.
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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mr_stainglass
Posts: 1098
Gloucester Virginia
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| 01 Jul 2009 11:10 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas Lewellen. Thank you Thomas for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. |
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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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Lady Harley
Posts: 287
PGR Ride Captain, District 5, Virginia Beach, VA
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| 01 Jul 2009 3:09 PM |
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MISSION COMPLETE REPORT for MSG Thomas Lewellen. Visitation was held on
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, from 1000 to 1100 with a memorial service from 1100 to 1130.
There were eight bikes, two cages and 10 PGR members (including 3 first time riders)
that rallied at Altmeyer Funeral Home on Jefferson Ave, in Newport News, VA. Ride
Captain, Becca "Lady Harley" Landick and Co-Ride Captain, Jim "Da Bears" McGinley,
conducted the brief at 0945 and the contingent formed a corridor flag line to receive
family and guests. Follow the memorial service, at approximately 1145, the PGR, with
the assistance of the Virginia Beach Motorcycle Funeral Assistance Officers, the Newport News
Police Department and the Suffolk Sheriff's Department, escorted the cremains, family and
friends to Albert G. Horton, Jr., Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk, VA for Military
Honors and internment. Another PGR member (cage) was waiting at the cemetary to stand
the flag line with us. At 1310 the PGR debriefed and departed. No safety incidents were
incurred during the entire mission. My sincere thanks to my Co-Ride Captain for his superb
assistance and leadership. Also, "Job Well Done" to all the members that participated and
especially to our first timers. Without the dedication of our volunteers, missions such as
this one would never happen. I am humbled by all of you and it is my honor to ride with
you. MSG Lewellen's family asked me to extend their deepest appreciation for our being
there to honor him.
Very respectfully,
Becca "Lady Harley" Landick
PGR, VA, District 5 Ride Captain
Johnnie George
PGR, VA, Assistant State Captain D5/Hampton Roads
Virginia Red, White and Blue Book Coordinator, PGR |
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Becca Landick (PGR #43754)
LNC, USN (Ret)
Civil Service, DON (Ret)
Former LEO
PGR Ride Captain (District 5)
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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TrixR4Kids
Posts: 7
Portsmouth, Virginia
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| 01 Jul 2009 10:27 PM |
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It was an honor to participate in today's mission for MSG (Ret) Thomas Lewellen. Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank You for your service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”.
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Dave
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airborne82
Posts: 6
Hampton, VA
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| 02 Jul 2009 5:39 AM |
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| Thanks for coming to Honor Tom yesterday. He was a member of our Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. Every one of our members that attended yesterday commented on the presence of the Patriot Guard. They all thought it was fantastic that people who didn't even know him took time out of their day to pay respects and escort him to his final resting place. All of you are awesome. I hope to be able to attend more often alongside all of you.
Thanks once again.
AIRBORNE!!
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Kip "Airborne82" Keziah
US Army Retired
Chapter Vice Chairman - 82nd Airborne Division Association - Hampton Roads
Life Member VFW Post 3219 - Phoebus, VA
Oldest son is a US Marine
Oldest daughter is a US Soldier
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