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patchworksmin User is Offline

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Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia

02 Nov 2009 2:40 PM	Alert
updated on 03 NOV 09 at 05:45 hrs. est by patchworksmin The staging area for the funeral on Thursday morning will be on the south side of the church. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hollie (blueangel) Bastion, NE Missouri Ride Captain, lost her father, Bill Griffin, U.S. Army , WWII Veteran, this morning. Her father had volunteered to be in the Fighting 5307th, better known as Merrill's Marauders. Bill returned home and married his home town sweetheart and had two sons and a daughter. He has eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was an elder in Our Savior Lutheran Church, was active in his community and local politics. He enjoyed fishing , traveling and his family. Per request of the family, Larry (lgc) Carmer (660 651-5702), past Senior Ride Captain, will be the ride captain for this mission. Visitation, Wednesday, 11/4/09 - James O'Donnell Funeral Home 302 S. 5th St. Hannibal, MO 63401 Staging will be at the funeral home parking lot at 4:30 p.m. The funeral home is two blocks south off of Broadway on 5th Avenue in Hannibal. Family will arrive at 5 p.m. We will set flags and stand a flagline from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral & Graveside ServicesThursday, 11/5/09 Our Savior Lutheran Church St. Jude Cemetery 317 Main St. 400 Block North Oak St. Monroe City, MO 63436 Monroe City, MO 63436 Arrival at staging area will be 9 - 9:30 a.m. (I will update this evening with staging location once I return from Monroe City) We will stand a flagline from 10 a.m when the family arrives, to shortly after the beginning of the service at 11 a.m. At that time almost all of the riders will go with our flag support unit out to the cemetery to plant flags and stand a flagline at the roadway/graveside site to await the procession. Four to six big flag bikes will escort the procession to the cemetery. Acting RC will be Larry Carmer larryc@cvalley.net

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

fueler

Posts: 1324
St. Louis, Mo

02 Nov 2009 2:55 PM	Alert
Bill, Thank you for our freedom and for your service to this Great country. You are a True American Hero and you will not be forgotten. Rest now your mission is thu. May God be with the family and friends during this time.

US Army 1970-1972 Senior Ride Captian St. Louis, Mo.

Rfor2005

Posts: 530
Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff

02 Nov 2009 3:04 PM	Alert
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bill Griffin, US Army, WW II Veteran. My condolences go out to all of you in your time of need. I stand in silent prayer of your loss alongside my fellow PGR brothers and sisters. Thank you for your time and service to our country. You have completed your final mission, and it is now time for us to honor you on your final ride.

Rfor2005 Robert Forbes DSM, Iowa Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present US Army, 1986-1998 Operations Desert Shield/Storm _______________________________________ Riding in Memory of CM1 Samuel Wiliam Fazo

kbell

Posts: 2981
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain

02 Nov 2009 3:18 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Bill Griffin. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Bill 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.

mlmsan

Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052

02 Nov 2009 3:47 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Bill Griffin, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Bill Griffin's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Bill Griffin, 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.

"Wookie"

Posts: 1855
Olympia, WA

02 Nov 2009 3:49 PM	Alert
Thank You for your Loved one defending our Freedoms! We can not begin to imagine your loss, we can only tell you and your Family that we are here for you and will Pray for your Comfort! Thank You!

Respectfully, John"Wookie"Enoch

bobsmith

Posts: 267
Foley Mo

02 Nov 2009 4:15 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of one of our "Greatest Generation". We owe you a dept that can never be repaid except to let you know you and those of your generation will never be forgotten. You lived through a horrible time and ours is a better nation because Men and women stood up to tyranny. Rest with the Lord now Sir, and thank you.

St. Louis Area Ride Captain

PDDGM

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Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Assistant State Capt.
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Area Development
Dixon, MO

02 Nov 2009 4:37 PM	Alert
I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Bill Griffin, may he rest in peace and may you find peace in the words of our Lord. Hollie and Vern if Linda and I can be of any assistance, please give us a call. Joe Smith

Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving other people." Arlo Guthrie, American Artist Riding in Support of IT1 Joseph T. Smith and the crew of the USS Chosin CG 65

Pepper_guy User is Offline

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Lacey, WA

02 Nov 2009 6:04 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Bill Griffin, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Griffin, 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

mailman

Posts: 22214
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

02 Nov 2009 6:11 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Bill Griffin. Rest In Peace Sir.

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

HDriderDave1 User is Offline

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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL

02 Nov 2009 6:35 PM	Alert
God Bless Bill Griffin, 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. Dave

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.

Harley Grey Bear User is Offline

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St. Charles Co. Mo. St. Louis, area Ride Captain

02 Nov 2009 6:36 PM	Alert
Bill, you are not just a "HERO" of the "Greatest Generation" you served with a unit that is still taught to school children around the world in the hope that another generation may learn to do the right things in life. I know you were proud of your service to this country, but certainly not as proud as your family is of you. I know that pride was instilled in Hollie as is evident in her service, pride, love, and commitment that she shows to the veterans and thier loved ones every time we need to be thier for them. I'm sure these traits were through lifes lessons learned from you. I know you are in a better place now and no longer suffer for that I am thankfull. I am also thankfull that the Great Father is holding your loved ones in a blanket of love as they grieve for he will not put them in a situation where he cannot protect them. I know thier faith will see them through this difficult time. It is also time that will heal thier broken hearts. Your memory will live on and you will never be forgotten dear "HERO." It will be my honor and privledge to stand the flag line for you and escort you on your final mission. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ "A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions." CONFUCIUS

bikerTRISH User is Offline

Posts: 167
St Peters, MO

02 Nov 2009 6:38 PM	Alert
God bless the family and friends of Bill Griffin during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Proud sister and cousin of Viet Nam Vets and niece of WWII veterans Riding in honor of brother E4 Daniel N Thomeczek Viet Nam vet cousin E5Sgt.Kenneth Sona, Viet Nam vet Riding in memory of brother Francis U Thomeczek Jr, Naval Reserve, Korea deceased Uncle Tec5 Norbert R Thomeczek WWII deceased Uncle Pfc Ervin J Sona POW WWII deceased cousin Specialist E4 Ray Sona Viet Nam vet deceased Uncle Capt. Harley R Wantz Jr. WWII deceased husband Sgt Alan H Lund Viet Nam deceased brother-in-law Benton F Bevil USArmy,Korea deceased cousin SSgt Charles R Goode USAF Viet Nam deceased It's not the pace of life that concerns me, it's the sudden stop at the end. Rest in peace dear son A. Paul Lund Please consider organ donation.

Snowhite

Posts: 1498
Elsberry, Mo.

02 Nov 2009 6:47 PM	Alert
My Heart and Prayers will be with the with You Hollie and Vern and Friends of Bill Griffin, USA WW II Veteran. A True American Hero and one from our greatest generations. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country Bill, You Will Not be Forgotten. Hollie and Vern My heart, prayers and thoughts will be with you both through these troubled times. I know our PGR family will support you both and help you get through the hardship.

Terry Martin We Will Always Remember Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital PGR Asst. Ride Capt. CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4 American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO. American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director VFW Post 9064- Commander MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman

Tet Vet

Posts: 214
Mountain Grove, Missouri

02 Nov 2009 8:31 PM	Alert
Hollie I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to the family and friends of Bill Griffin. My prayer is that God will comfort you during the difficult days ahead. I thank you for his dedicated service to our country during the trying times of WWII. I have so much respect for Merrill's Marauders. They were the fore runners of the Long Range Recon Patrol, and we learned much from their experience. I am forever indebted to them for their sacrifices. May your father rest in peace. He is a True American Hero, and will not be forgotten. I see where you got what you got Hollie.................Tet Vet

101st Abn Div 3rd Brigade LRRP RVN 1967-68

cal45acp

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Center, Mo.

02 Nov 2009 10:12 PM	Alert
Vern, Hollie, and family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it was a long battle and your father is now home! It will be an honor to stand for him. Know your brothers and sisters from the PGR will always be by your side. Semper Fi

Semper Fi, Terry Helmick

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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY

03 Nov 2009 12:21 AM	Alert
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN BILL GRIFFIN (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE BILL. 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

Easy.

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Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain

03 Nov 2009 12:35 AM	Alert
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Bill Griffin, USA WW II Veteran, Monroe City, MO 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

patchworksmin User is Offline

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Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia

03 Nov 2009 3:46 AM	Alert
Staging update

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

patchworksmin User is Offline

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Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia

03 Nov 2009 3:51 AM	Alert
To the family and friends of Mr. Griffin, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I'm states away from you, I will be standing in spirit that day. My husband is from right down the road from there and my sister- in-law is from Monroe City so it seems alot closer to home to me. God Bless you all and thank you Mr. Griffin for serving our country. Jan "The General" Johnson Georgia Ride Captain

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

igo2xs

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Salisbury, North Carolina

03 Nov 2009 4:18 AM	Alert
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of WW II Veteran Bill Griffin,. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain. Thank you, Mr Bill Griffin, 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

Billboy

Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.

03 Nov 2009 5:09 AM	Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, WWII Veteran, Bill Griffin, 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.

Blue Dawg

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Irondale, MO

03 Nov 2009 5:22 AM	Alert
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of an American Hero.

USN 1965-73 ABF1 Vietnam Vet

aoop

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Vidor, Orange County, TX

03 Nov 2009 6:19 AM	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.

sdoise

Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.

03 Nov 2009 9:18 AM	Alert
I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Bill Griffin to protect our 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

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