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Sandy9999 
Posts: 3250
Westminster, MD
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| 24 Oct 2009 6:52 PM |
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Fellow PGR Members,
Our Nation has lost a true American Hero. Len Keller, USA, Medal of Honor recipient*, passed away Oct 18,2009, from injuries due to a motorcycle accident.
The family has requested the PGR stand in honor of this American Hero.
This is a 3 part mission:
1. Memorial Service.... Pensacola FL Oct. 27, 2009
2. Memorial Service.....Rockford Illinois Nov. 7, 2009 (tentative)
3. Interment................. Arlington National Cemetery Nov. 30, 2009
We have the honor of placing a flag line at the NAS Chapel for a Memorial Service for Sgt. Leonard Keller, USA, Viet Nam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient.
MISSION: Memorial Service Flag Line
STAGING: Hardee`s @ Navy Blvd. and Commerce Street, Warrington Fl.
DATE: 27, October, 2009
TIME: Fellowship 1230
BRIEFING: 1315
KSU: 1330
FLAG LINE IN PLACE: 1400
Ride Captain: Jim Greunke
"Gunner" 549-6873
judygreunke@gmail.com
Asst. RC: Pete Johnson
"Rigger"
firstcty@gulftel.com
Supply Officer: "Fast Eddie"
Chaplain: EJ
*KELLER, LEONARD B.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Place and date: Ap Bac Zone, Republic of Vietnam, 2 May 1967. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Born: 25 February 1947, Rockford, Ill.
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sweeping through an area where an enemy ambush had occurred earlier, Sgt. Keller's unit suddenly came under Intense automatic weapons and small-arms fire from a number of enemy bunkers and numerous snipers in nearby trees. Sgt. Keller quickly moved to a position where he could fire at a bunker from which automatic fire was received, killing 1 Viet Cong who attempted to escape. Leaping to the top of a dike, he and a comrade charged the enemy bunkers, dangerously exposing themselves to the enemy fire. Armed with a light machinegun, Sgt. Keller and his comrade began a systematic assault on the enemy bunkers. While Sgt. Keller neutralized the fire from the first bunker with his machinegun, the other soldier threw in a hand grenade killing its occupant. Then he and the other soldier charged a second bunker, killing its occupant. A third bunker contained an automatic rifleman who had pinned down much of the friendly platoon. Again, with utter disregard for the fire directed to them, the 2 men charged, killing the enemy within. Continuing their attack, Sgt. Keller and his comrade assaulted 4 more bunkers, killing the enemy within. During their furious assault, Sgt. Keller and his comrade had been almost continuously exposed to intense sniper fire as the enemy desperately sought to stop their attack. The ferocity of their assault had carried the soldiers beyond the line of bunkers into the treeline, forcing snipers to flee. The 2 men gave immediate chase, driving the enemy away from the friendly unit. When his ammunition was exhausted, Sgt. Keller returned to the platoon to assist in the evacuation of the wounded. The 2-man assault had driven an enemy platoon from a well prepared position, accounted for numerous enemy dead, and prevented further friendly casualties. Sgt. Keller's selfless heroism and indomitable fighting spirit saved the lives of many of his comrades and inflicted serious damage on the enemy. His acts were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army. |
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kbell
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Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 24 Oct 2009 7:51 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leonard B Keller. 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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sneakysnake
Posts: 8740
Panama City, Fl.
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| 24 Oct 2009 7:57 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Leonard B. Keller. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Kellers service to our country during tumultuous times will always be remembered. May he now rest in everlasting peace. |
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James Davis
Ride Captain
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line, the most important position in this organization.
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 22825
Lacey, WA
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| 25 Oct 2009 12:21 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Leonard B. Keller, U.S. Army / Medal of Honor Recipient / Vietnam Veteran. Sgt. Keller, 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 12775
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 25 Oct 2009 12:41 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN LEONARD B. KELLER (MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT) (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME LEONARD AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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mailman
Posts: 46997
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Oct 2009 2:56 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army MOH Recipient Leonard B. Keller. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Billboy
Posts: 15738
Webster, Fl.
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| 25 Oct 2009 5:35 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, MoH Recipient, Leonard B. Keller, 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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milktoast
Posts: 7088
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 25 Oct 2009 7:07 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veteran Leonard Keller. I am forever grateful to this hero for his exemplary service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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lconatser
Posts: 66
Lillington, NC
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| 25 Oct 2009 7:12 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leonard B. Keller. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD Bless you and give you peace and comfort. |
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SgtD
Posts: 272
Retired Senior Ride Captain
WWR Asst State Rep
Life Member of The Band Of Brothers
US Army Retired 23 Years
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| 25 Oct 2009 8:04 AM |
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I knew Len and he was a great guy and a great FRIEND. He was humble and would help anyone. I will miss you my friend and miss sharing the road with you.
You are a hero in every sence of the word. I salute you my friend. Arlington is the place for Heroes and you have earned the right to your place among our nations greatest.
Rest in Peace My Brother. |
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Philip C. De Mello
SFC, USA, RET
Warrior Watch Riders
Assistant Florida
State Rep.
Retired PGR
Senior Ride Captain
Northwest Florida
Life Member of
The Band of Brothers
Member of Post 382
American Legion Riders
BACA
Riding in Memory of:
SGT Len B. Keller, Vietnam, MOH 10/18/09 Friend
SP4 Robert B. De Mello, Vietnam, KIA 6/3/67,
CPL Clyde L De Mello 101st ABN, Vietnam, KIA 2/9/68,
SP4 Brian J. De Mello 101st ABN, Vietnam, KIA 9/18/69,
Sgt. Maj. Larry Strickland, US Army, Died 9/11/01 Pentagon, Dear Friend
PFC Seth M. Stanton IRAQ, KIA 12/16/06, Nephew
Maj Ben F, Taylor, US Army, IRAQ, Died 1990, Very Dear Friend
S1C Charles C. Sevier USS Arizona, KIA 12/7/41. Uncle
Riding in honor of:
SP4 Manuel De Mello, 198th Inf, Vietnam. Brother
SGT Michael Sharger, USMC, Vietnam, Cousin
PFC Michael Jones, 1st AD, IRAQ, Son-in-Law
SP4 Philip M. De Mello, Desert Shield/Storm. Son
CPO Manuel Silva, USN, WW2, Uncle.
CPO Serifen Silva, USN, WW2, Uncle.
SFC John Silva 8th Army AirCorps, WW2, Uncle.
SP4 Donald W. Rhea, US Army, Brother-in-Law.
John Silva, USAF, Vietnam, Cousin.
SGT Joseph Silva, US Army, Cousin.
PFC Louis Sharger, US Army, Vietnam, Cousin.
SFC Eddie D. Clemmer, US Army, IRAQ, Friend
1SG Buck Calloway, US Army, IRAQ, Friend
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mlmsan
Posts: 11409
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 25 Oct 2009 9:32 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Leonard B. Keller, US Army, Medal of Honor Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Leonard B. Keller's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Leonard B. Keller, 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@live.com
770-500-6895
North Georgia Ride Captain
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, US Army SFC Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Stewart, Georgia. |
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Ol'MtMan
Posts: 398
Ride Captain Fountain, FL
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| 25 Oct 2009 10:09 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Leonard B. Keller, US Army, MoH Recipient. May you rest in peace. |
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Standing in the flag line for those Heroes who have slipped the bonds of Earth, put out their hand, and touched the face of God.
U.S. Air Force-'65 -'86 Retired
Vietnam '67-'68 Tet Survivor
LEO-'88 -'04 Retired
Proud Blue Star Dad - Daughter - USA-MP - Bosnia
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itsroger
Posts: 17
union grove,Al.
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| 25 Oct 2009 2:10 PM |
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To the family of Leonard Kelly.My thoughts and prayer be with you in the days to come,Leonard B Kelly you are a true hero
and you will not be forgotten.Go in peace my brother. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 8695
Rainbow City, AL
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| 25 Oct 2009 6:37 PM |
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God Bless Leonard B. Keller, 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 PGR brothers and 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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monmixr
Posts: 2782
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 25 Oct 2009 8:16 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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Eric C. Kuhn
"DustoffDoc"
Past Ride Captain, Illinois
Past ASRC, Illinois
Founder, Families For Forgotten Heroes
http://www.familiesforforgottenheroes.org
"Standing as Family for those that are alone"
When injustice becomes law.....resistance becomes duty.
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INFSGM
Posts: 1
Port Orange, Fl
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| 25 Oct 2009 8:27 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences to the family of Sgt Keller for your loss. May you have comfort in knowing that your loved one is in the arms of our Lord. He is a true Hero and will be in the company of a lot great number of men and women who have served this great nation. Riding in memory of CPT Christopher J. Sullivan, beloved Godson KIA IRAQ 1/18/05.
Luther W. Davison (Sergeant Major)
Proud Gold Star Parent
Vietnam 66,67,70,71
Retired US Army
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SGM Retired
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Annette
Posts: 722
Davenport, Ia
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| 26 Oct 2009 5:43 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USA, MoH Recipient, Sgt. Leonard B. Keller. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
American Legion Womens Auxillary member
All Era Veterans Healing Field committee member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans
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Marv
Posts: 623
Sandy,Utah
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| 26 Oct 2009 8:27 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the Keller family. May the Lord give you peace and comfort. Thank you for your service to our wonderful country. God Bless!
Marv
PGR - Ohio District 1 RC
ALR - Director NorthWest Ohio
Ohio American Legion Post 669 |
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Twowheeler
Posts: 1292
Largo, FL
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| 26 Oct 2009 8:34 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Keller. Thank you, Sgt. Keller, for your Heroic service to our nation.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 11085
Flagler Beach, Fla
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| 26 Oct 2009 9:32 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leonard B. Keller, Medal of Honor Recipient. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family 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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Grandude
Posts: 2195
Oak Island, NC Ride Captain
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| 26 Oct 2009 9:41 AM |
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| My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Leonard B. Keller, USA MoH Recipient. Thank you, Leonard, for your dedicated commitment and service to our great country and for keeping our freedom and way of life. I salute you Brother and may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Stand down your tour is done |
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, Tom Berry WWII VET , Timothy Myers USN VET, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins, SSG Ronald Phillips, David M Field USMC Vietnam Vet, SSGT Benjamin Brown III, SGT David W Wallace, Jack Douglas Poole USMC, SGT Andrew Cross, SFC Edward Kramer, TSgt Adam K. Ginett, William "Bill" Henecy USN Vet, Eugene L. Finer USN Vet, LCpl Ross Carver, Anthony Purvis USN Vet, Howard F. Newett USN Vet, Sgt Frank Zaehringer III, George Earnhart USA Vet, William James Roberts MCPO USN(Ret), PFC Amy Sinkler, Charles L. Eppinger USMC Vet, Donald E. Rumppe USA Vet, Walt Ebert USA Vet, Darleen Zupo USAF Vet, GySgt Ralph E. Pate Jr., MSG Benjamin A. Stevenson, Edward F. Burke USMC Vet, James A. Pacella USA Vet, Gwen Horwath PGR Member, Julia Ann Goggin USN Vet, and all other fallen heros |
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jcdoyle
Posts: 95
lexington, NC 27295
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| 26 Oct 2009 9:54 AM |
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We thank you Leonard B. Keller for your Heroism, dedication, and service to your country. Rest in peace knowing others stand for you as you stood before. To the family and friends of Leonard Keller, we offer our sincerest condolences in the loss of your hero. May you find comfort and solace at this most difficult time.
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AOC USN (Ret)
Posts: 644
Saint Augustine, Fl
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| 26 Oct 2009 10:31 AM |
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My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of Leonard B. Keller. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.
John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
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For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.
While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.
While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.
Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.
He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.
Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”
GOD BLESS!
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sdoise
Posts: 20334
Duson, La.
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| 26 Oct 2009 12:14 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Leonard B. Keller to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain
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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alehne
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| 26 Oct 2009 1:40 PM |
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I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Leonard B. Keller.
You are a HERO and will Never be Forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier.
AL Lehne
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
Rhinelander, WI
Lynn Haven, FL
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