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Subject: Rufus Tucker, Jr., USA, WWII Veteran, Dothan, AL, 09 NOV 09

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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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08 Nov 2009 4:06 PM Alert 




The family of Rufus Tucker Jr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one on his final mission. Another of the Greatest Generation moves on but not forgotten!  Mr. Tucker was a WWII U.S.Army Veteran, a member of the DAV Chapter 87 in Dothan.
 
The service will be 2:00PM, Monday 9 Nov. 2009 at Trinity Baptist Church in Headland, Al.
There will be an escort from Headland to Sunset Memorial Park where Full Military Honors will be rendered.
 
DOTHAN STAGING:
Hardee's in Headland Al. on 431.
Stage: 1:00PM
KSU: 1:30PM
 
RCIC ESCORT Rick Parker (Digger)
Flags  Jon Paulding (Chinook)
 
ENTERPRISE STAGING:
BWC & 84E at Chevron Station
Stage:  11:45AM
KSU:  12:00PM
 
RCIC  Kenny Merritt

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monmixr User is Offline
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Bartlett, Illinois




08 Nov 2009 5:20 PM Alert 
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.

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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Lacey, WA




08 Nov 2009 5:53 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Rufus Tucker Jr., U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Tucker, 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
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kbell User is Offline
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Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain




08 Nov 2009 7:09 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Rufus Tucker Jr. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Rufus 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.
Easy. User is Offline
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Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain




08 Nov 2009 7:46 PM Alert 
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Rufus Tucker, Jr., USA, WWII Veteran, Dothan, AL,.

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."

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sneakysnake User is Offline
Posts: 6915
Panama City, Fl.




08 Nov 2009 7:50 PM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Rufus Tucker Jr.. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
It saddens us to lose another of the "Greatest Generation" and also an important part of of history. May Mr. Tucker now rest in everlasting peace.
  

James Davis
BoD/VP Captains
Honored to be a member of the Flag Line
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!

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Harley Harrold User is Offline
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Meridian, MS.




08 Nov 2009 10:44 PM Alert 
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Rufus Tucker Jr. for the loss of this WWII AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord with your brothers-in-arms who have passed on before you.

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.

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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!!!!!!!"
mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052




08 Nov 2009 10:55 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Rufus Tucker, Jr., US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Rufus Tucker, Jr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Rufus Tucker, Jr., 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

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Proud of it.

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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.
T-Bone User is Offline
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Georgia




08 Nov 2009 11:32 PM Alert 
Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rufus Tucker, Jr....United States Army, World War II Veteran, and American Hero from the Great State of Alabama.......Thank you Mr. Tucker, for your service to our Country and for Proudly wearing the Uniform of an American Soldier......and Thank you for our Freedom and the Liberties we so often take for granted...It's because Brave and Heroic men like you were willing to place themselves in harms way, that America is Still a Free Nation Today.....may our Heavenly Father comfort the hearts of your family and friends during this difficult time of sorrow and grief as only He can........Rest In Peace My Friend.

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....
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igo2xs User is Offline
Posts: 441
Salisbury, North Carolina




09 Nov 2009 12:02 AM Alert 
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of US Army, WWII Veteran Rufus Tucker Jr.. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, Rufus Tucker Jr., 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 User is Offline
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.




09 Nov 2009 4:22 AM Alert 
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, WWII Veteran, Rufus Tucker Jr., 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.
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain




09 Nov 2009 6:49 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Rufus Tucker, Jr.. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.




09 Nov 2009 1:18 PM Alert 
I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Rufus Tucker, Jr. 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."
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