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Susan Sturgis User is Offline

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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett

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31 Oct 2009 10:07 AM	Alert
Honor Mission for Escort and Burial Monday November 2, 2009 Joseph D. Gour, age 84, of the Ford River area and also of Arizona, passed away Tuesday evening, October 27th, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital following a one day illness. Joe was born November 8th, 1924 in McFarland, the son of Felix and Mazzilline (Gerou) Gour and was raised in the McFarland area. Upon the American entry in World War II, he entered the United States Army and served in the European Theater and was in the forefront of the “Battle of the Bulge” which was Hitler’s last major effort to stem the Allies on the Western Front. While serving in the Army, he became a “Prisoner of War” under the German authorities for six months and he attempted a number of escapes. While serving his country, Joe was a recipient of numerous awards and citations, including the Purple Heart. Location: Skradski Funeral Home 706 Wisconsin Ave Gladstone, Mi 49829 Staging:0945 EST Escort: 1015 EST Escort is from Skradski Funeral Home to Hillview Cemetery in McFarland. Bikes or Cagers - Safety First Burial at 1100 with flag line Please bring your Flags! Ride Captain: TBA Per Sam Cottle State Ride Captain

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."

Pepper_guy User is Offline

Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA

31 Oct 2009 12:21 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Joseph D. Gour, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Gour, 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.

Junius Henry PGR Member #10094

Billboy

Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.

31 Oct 2009 1:03 PM	Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, WWII Veteran, Joseph D. Gour, 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.

T-Bone

Posts: 2787
Georgia

31 Oct 2009 1:51 PM	Alert
It is with a sad heart that we offer our Respects and our Condolences to the family and friends of Joseph D. Gour, United States Army, World War II Veteran, POW, and Highly Decorated American Hero..........Thank you Mr. Gour, for your service to our Country.........for our Freedom, and the Liberties we so often take for Granted.......We are very Proud of our Armed Forces and feel that America is deeply indebted to those who proudly wear the uniform for an American Soldier....May God comfort the hearts of your family and friends during this difficult time of sorrow and grief.....Rest in peace my Friend. T-Bone and keepher

T-Bone and Keepher West Side Waffle House Gang US Army Security Agency 1965-69 May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE.... Ga PGR,... Part of It, Proud of It!

milktoast

Posts: 3702
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL

31 Oct 2009 2:45 PM	Alert
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veteran Joseph Gour. I am forever grateful to this hero for the Greatest Generation for his service and sacrifices. May he rest in peace.

Janet Toth Michigan Ride Captain Florida Senior Ride Captain Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII Totally directionally challenged "To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

mailman

Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

31 Oct 2009 3:47 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran/POW Joseph D. Gour. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

custer7thcav User is Offline

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Hillsboro, Ohio

31 Oct 2009 4:50 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph D. Gour. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.

custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII

Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline

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Conroe,Texas

31 Oct 2009 6:07 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph D. Gour ,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. ..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us "....................................... Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO ) MCSO-3110 Motorcycle Marshal MS-150 S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us " RC / RG Conroe, Texas.........................." We Do What We Do Because We Care " If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh or two . .....................Riding in memory of....................................................... Riding in Honor of ..............................................................My Dad ..........................................My Brother Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ........................Pfc. Leslie Babb.............................. E4. Roger Babb MCSO-3102 ...............................................WW II ....................................... Vietnam Vet. DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......... ....42 - 45 ............................................. 68 - 69

aoop

Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX

31 Oct 2009 6:53 PM	Alert
Thank You Soldier.

James M. Richards Vidor,TX US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad. A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms.

Uffda

Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL

31 Oct 2009 8:36 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph D. Gour, USA, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Joseph. Going home, going home, I'm just going home. Quiet-like, slip away- I'll be going home. It's not far, just close by; Jesus is the Door; Work all done, laid aside, Fear and grief no more. Friends are there, waiting now. He is waiting, too. See His smile! See His hand! He will lead me through. Morning Star lights the way; Restless dream all done; Shadows gone, break of day, Life has just begun. Every tear wiped away, Pain and sickness gone; Wide awake there with Him! Peace goes on and on! Going home, going home, I'll be going home. See the Light! See the Sun! I'm just going home. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 Standing in Spirit...

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn.

kbell

Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain

31 Oct 2009 9:00 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Joseph D Gour. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Joseph for my freedoms. You are my hero.

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.

82ndairborne195760 User is Offline

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Bremen, GA

31 Oct 2009 9:12 PM	Alert
Thank you Joseph D. Gour 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 WWII Veteran and POW. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your sacrifices nor those of your family.

Robert F. Smith Bremen, GA 504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !!

ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline

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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY

01 Nov 2009 3:10 AM	Alert
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII POW JOSEPH D. GOUR (PURPLE HEART) (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE JOSEPH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN ROBERT R PEARMAN US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965 AMERICAN LEGION VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

mlmsan

Posts: 6975
Loganville, Georgia 30052

01 Nov 2009 7:53 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Joseph D. Gour, US Army, WWII/POW Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Joseph D. Gour's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Joseph D. Gour, 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

"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.

Easy.

Posts: 5266
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain

01 Nov 2009 8:40 AM	Alert
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Joseph D. Gour, 84, USA, WWII Veteran, Gladstone, MI. Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. We will hold you in our prayers. GOD BLESS, Barry (Easy) Bertolini

Ride Safe and GOD BLESS, BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association) "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

sdoise

Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.

01 Nov 2009 3:05 PM	Alert
I sincerely appreciate the military service of Joseph D. Gour to protect our country, freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace.

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." Author Unknown

igo2xs

Posts: 484
Salisbury, North Carolina

03 Nov 2009 4:49 AM	Alert
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of WWII Veteran Joseph D. Gour. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain. Thank you, Joseph D. Gour, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.

Riding in Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983 And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation. "The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten." Calvin Coolidge

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