patchworksmin 
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:39 AM |
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Frank "Butch" Smith, US Army vet, Phenix City AL, 1-2 July 09
Please join us as we remember with respect a U.S. Army veteran in Phenix
City, AL. Frank "Butch" Smith was killed in an auto accident on June 27,
and his family has requested PGR presence at his memorial services. His
brother Frank Smith is a member of the Nevada PGR, and his nephew Colt Roy,
is a PGR member in South Carolina. We will consider it an honor to stand
for this family, who has given much for our country, and for PGR.
All services will be held:
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary
Hwy 280 West- Hwy 431 North
Phenix City, AL
Visitation:
July 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern
Staging @ mortuary 5:45 pm Eastern
Memorial Service:
July 2, 11:00 am Eastern
Staging @ mortuary 10:30 am Eastern
Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery immediately following the
memorial service. There is a possible need for additional pallbearers,
so if you are willing to assist, please notify the RC as you arrive at the
mission.
PGR will stand flag lines for this hero at all services. Flags will be
provided. There will be no procession escort.
RCIC: Mike "StayLow" Childree
706-464-2012
mike@mikechildree.com
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
706-266-1448
Georgia Ride Captain
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:49 AM |
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God Bless Frank "Butch" Smith, 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: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 7:58 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Frank "Butch" Smith. 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: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:03 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Frank "Butch" Smith 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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SMITTYBO
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:21 AM |
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My thanks to all of you who are supporting my brother's funeral/interment. It would mean the world to him, and my sister-in-law will be tremendously grateful!
Robert T. Smith "Smittybo"
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US Army Military Police Corps - Retired
US Department of Veterans Affairs Police - Serving
Northern Nevada PGR
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:37 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army Veteran, Frank "Butch" Smith, 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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banditbob
Posts: 3882
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:44 AM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you Frank "Butch" Smith 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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ParaOrdnanceP13
Posts: 3
Charleston, SC
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:45 AM |
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| Thank you all for your compassion and kind words for my Uncle Butch. |
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PROTECTING THOSE WHO DEFEND AMERICA via Naval Weapons Station Fire Department, Charleston SC
NRA LIFETIME MEMBER |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 6939
Panama City, Fl.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:53 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Frank "Butch" Smith. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in everlasting peace. |
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James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
sneakysnake.pgr.rc@gmail.com
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 30 Jun 2009 9:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Frank "Butch" Smith, U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Smith, 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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Harley Harrold
Posts: 13202
Meridian, MS.
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| 30 Jun 2009 9:51 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Frank "Butch" Smith for the loss of this AMERICAN HERO 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!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy ( Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be a Dragon ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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mosherma
Posts: 33
Suffolk, VA
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| 30 Jun 2009 11:49 AM |
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I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Frank "Butch" Smith. 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.
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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: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 1:10 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Veteran Frank "Butch" Smith. 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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05Nighttrain
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| 30 Jun 2009 1:15 PM |
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I am deeply moved by the support shown by the PGR in this dark time for Frank 'Butch' Smith's family. As one of his older brothers I can tell you that your presence and support would have meant the world to him.
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BilgeRat
Posts: 192
Douglasville, Ga
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| 30 Jun 2009 4:13 PM |
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| Debby and I extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Frank "Butch" Smith. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Brother. |
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CW3 Greg Ferst
"Bilge Rat"
770-508-8400
"American girls and American guys will always stand up and salute; Will always recognize
When we see ol' glory flying, There's a lot of men dead, So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head." -Toby Keith |
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:00 PM |
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| Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Frank "Butch" Smith. 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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Sleepyrider
Posts: 21
Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:01 PM |
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I am praying for God to bless and comfort the family and friends of Frank "Butch" Smith. Thank You Mr. Smith for your service to Our Great Nation. |
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Joey "Sleepy" Aldridge
Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA
joey.aldridge@gmail.com
In Memory of Daddy:
SFC Joseph C. Aldridge Sr. - US Army
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 1099
Gloucester Virginia
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| 01 Jul 2009 11:08 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Frank Smith. Thank you Butch 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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SpyderRyder
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Orange Park, FL
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| 01 Jul 2009 10:03 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Smith. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 855
Bremen, GA
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| 01 Jul 2009 10:49 PM |
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Thank you Frank "Butch" Smith for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Army Veteran. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
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monmixr
Posts: 1935
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 02 Jul 2009 12:58 AM |
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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
Ride 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 02 Jul 2009 1:54 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF FRANK "BUTCH" SMITH (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE FRANK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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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