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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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*** Confirmed Mission, Earl C. Carter, WWII vet, Charleston, WV, 28 November 2009 ***
The family of Earl C. Carter has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand up a mission of honor at his funeral on Saturday, November 28th. According to his daughter, Earl was a USAAC Staff Sergeant in WWII, where he served as a ball turret belly gunner; he flew 15 combat missions over Germany. In his post-service years, Earl was an active member of the VFW and the American Legion. He and his wife had been married for over 62 years, and I'm sure Earl will be greatly missed by his life-long companion.
Although this is a holiday weekend, please try to find time to come out and honor another one of America's "Greatest Generation", who has sadly passed from this life. We will be standing up a flag line at the church, and upon completion of the church service, we will also be providing an escort from the church to the cemetery in Cross Lanes. If your bike/cage is capable of safely flying flags, please come prepared to do so. The weather forecast indicates it will be sunny, with a high in the low 50s, so please dress accordingly, and please remember to bring your 3x5 flags for the flag line. The Barlow-Bonsal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Staging location: Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston WV (we will meet in the corner of the parking lot...look for the bikes)
Time: 0930 with mission brief at 0950
Flag line: In place from 1000-1100, and then again at the close of the service when he is taken from the church. We will also be providing an escort from the church to the cemetery in Cross Lanes (Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens).
The assigned Ride Captain for this mission of honor will be Buddy Palla, WVPGR ASC-South. He may be contacted at 304-610-1324. Please continue to monitor this thread for any additional/supplemental information.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
Posts: 7065
Parma, Ohio
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Thank you sir for your service. In one of our country's most dire hours, you answered the call to keep us free.
My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 25 Nov 2009 7:19 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Earl C. Carter, U.S. Army Air Corps / WWII Veteran. Mr. Carter, 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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aoop
Posts: 3495
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 25 Nov 2009 9:19 PM |
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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. |
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igo2xs
Posts: 1312
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 25 Nov 2009 9:32 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of USAAC, WWII Veteran, SSgt. Earl C. Carter. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, SSgt. Earl C. Carter, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
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"Riding in Loving Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983
Of my Father In Law, 2nd Lt. Ray Greene Huling, USAAC/USAF, WW II Veteran Silver Star recipient 7/26/21 - 3/6/08
And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation."
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
Albert Einstein
"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
Calvin Coolidge
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Keith Mitchell
Posts: 70
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| 25 Nov 2009 10:22 PM |
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To the family of Earl C. Carter, I offer my sincere condolences. It is the ones like Mr. Carter who answered the call to service many years ago for our nation, that my family and I can live in a free nation yet today. It is our patriot heroes of past generation who took the stand courageously that has made our nation strong. May GOD bless your family and provide comfort during this time.
Keith Mitchell
WV PGR Ride Captain
130th AW/MXS (1972-Present)
WV Air National Guard
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 6389
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 26 Nov 2009 12:48 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN EARL C. CARTER (USAAC). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE EARL. 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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wvhusker
Posts: 6063
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Nov 2009 2:21 AM |
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Mr. Carter,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
“WVHusker”
Tom & Kelly Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
VP, Kentucky BoD
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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monmixr
Posts: 2289
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 26 Nov 2009 2:49 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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Its NOT about the ride, Its about the SOLDIER, for Christ's sake!
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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kbell 
Posts: 4408
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 26 Nov 2009 3:50 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Earl C Carter. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Earl for my freedoms. You are my hero. |
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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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2314
Proctor, WV
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| 26 Nov 2009 4:36 AM |
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Thank you, Mr. Carter, for your willingness to serve and defend our country as a member of the US Army Air Corps during one of the most troubled times in our Nation's history. It is men like you who paved the way for all of us to continue to enjoy the freedom and liberties we have today. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May all your family, friends and community find comfort in His healing and mercy. May they soon realize that you are now in a far better place, never to suffer again, and that you will forever watch over them from your place among the Angels.
Stand at ease Staff Sergeant. Your mission on earth is now complete. May you have nothing but clear blue skies as you being your new journey and may you rest in eternal peace. God Speed, Sir.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Uffda
Posts: 14233
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Nov 2009 4:41 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
Earl C. Carter, USAAC, 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, Earl.
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.
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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. |
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Groundhogpmc
Posts: 211
Portsmouth, Ohio
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| 26 Nov 2009 4:53 AM |
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My prayers and condolences to the friends and family of Earl C. Carter in this time of sorrow. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Thank you, Staff Sgt Carter, for your service to our great Nation. We have lost another American Hero.
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If you can read this, Thank a Teacher. If you're reading it in English, Thank a Soldier. |
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dshaffer327
Posts: 47
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| 26 Nov 2009 5:20 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Earl C Carter.Thank you sir for your service to us and our Country. |
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Dave Shaffer
WV PGR
101st Airborne Div.
1970/71
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mailman
Posts: 25598
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Nov 2009 6:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAAC WWII Veteran Earl C. Carter. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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ridingthewind
Posts: 179
crab orchard wv
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| 26 Nov 2009 6:57 AM |
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My deepest sympathy go out to the family and friends of Earl Carter,USAAC. Thank you sir for your services to this country. Rest in peace your job is done.
I thought I saw your face today,
in the sparkle of the morning sun.
And then I heard the angel say,
"Their work on earth is done."
I thought I heard your voice today,
then laugh your hearty laugh.
And then I heard the angel say,
"There's peace dear one at last."
I thought that you had left me,
for the stars so far above.
And then I heard the angel say,
"They left you with their love."
I thought that I would miss you so,
and never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say,
"They're with you every day."
"The sun, the wind, the moon, the stars,
will forever be around,
reminding you of the love you shared,
and the peace they've finally found
Lady Di
WVPGR Ride Captain District 10
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GHOSTDANCER
Posts: 471
Fairmont, WV
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| 26 Nov 2009 8:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Earl C
Carter.Thank you sir for your service to our Country. May you rest in eternal Peace.
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John E. Schwartz
Fairmont, WV
"with honor and respect to all."
Standing in honor of everyone ever serving to defend our Freedom
In memory of my father, John T. Schwartz, AMCS, USN WWII, Korea and Vietnam era
interred ANC - 30 yrs service.
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mlmsan
Posts: 7875
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
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| 26 Nov 2009 10:10 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SSGT Earl C. Carter, US Army Air Corp, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful SSGT Earl C. Carter's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SSGT Earl C. Carter, 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
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 Cavalry 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. |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1617
West Central Florida
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| 26 Nov 2009 10:16 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Earl Carter. May you rest in peace my friend, wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Tan Son Nhut Association - tsna.org
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
Weekly article (page 4) under “Military and Motorcycles” - northrivernewsonline.com
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
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pixieh
Posts: 128
Hinton, WV
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| 26 Nov 2009 10:41 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Earl Carter. While this is a difficult time for all, may you have comfort in knowing that he is resting in God's great home. May he forever rest in peace. He gave so much for this country may it never be forgotten. |
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Bluehawk
Posts: 307
Ozarks
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| 26 Nov 2009 2:52 PM |
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In memory of my father, Atomic Vet T/5 Vernon L. Bell, US Army, Manhattan District-Trinity 1944-46
http://www.airforce.togetherweserved.com
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deaconbiker
Posts: 365
Charleston, WV
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| 26 Nov 2009 6:20 PM |
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We mourn the loss of yet another member of “The Greatest Generation”. It’s because of the sacrifices of the past, so unselfishly rendered by heroes like Earl C. Carter, that we have the freedoms our nation enjoys today. May the friends and loved ones of Mr. Carter stand proudly, knowing thousands of patriots across this country are very appreciative of those who have stepped up over the years, to defend America. Well done, Sir! The Patriot Guard Riders will be honored to stand in honor and respect for you and your family.
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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temsr
Posts: 578
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 26 Nov 2009 7:03 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of WWII Veteran Earl C Carter.Thank you Earl for your service to our Country. Rest in eternal Peace.
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Tom Moody Sr.
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
DAV Life Member
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Chewy BOTW Nomad
Posts: 200
Kanawha Valley - West Virginia - USA
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| 27 Nov 2009 5:48 AM |
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"Never Again.....Never Forget"
"Remember Those Serving In Harm's Way"
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sdoise
Posts: 9574
Duson, La.
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| 27 Nov 2009 6:18 AM |
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| I sincerely appreciate the military service of Earl C. Carter to protect our country, 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 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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