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PGRLabLuvr 
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 May 2007 3:43 PM |
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Updated 04 May 07 1738 ET - PGRLabLuvr
We're staging at 1400 hours at the Fulton Wal-Mart. That's at the intersection of US 78 and MS 25 south.
RC - Tommy Watson
Funeral time: 1530 at McNeese and Morris, burial at a cemetery down 25 toward Smithville
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It breaks my heart and soul to announce the loss of one of our own here in Mississippi.
Terresa Gaddy, Mississippi's first HOTH coordinator and nurse extrodinaire was killed in an auto accident on Thursday May 3rd.
I have requested the family's permission to allow the PGR attend her services and they have invited us to attend. Services will be held in Fulton, MS tomorrow at 3pm.
Locations and staging times to follow within the next hour or two but please make time for Terresa just as she made time for us.
Ed Baker
MS PGR SC
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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ebaker1954
Posts: 1138
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-437-0667
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| 04 May 2007 3:53 PM |
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"T" was a woman that lived for the PGR even though she had never served in the military or even owned her own bike. Some of her happiest times was on the back of a motorcycle riding down the highway. Just recently I decided to surprise her and purchased her a helmet of her own after she carried on like an overjoyed little girl about one of our members loaning her a helmet to ride on a mission. All she could do was talk about wanting to buy a helmet so she'd always be ready for the next mission.
I have spoke with her sister and requested that Terresa be buried with her helmet. It was in her car when she had the accident and her sister was the one to handle the call and when she open the car door the helmet fell to the ground. Terresa was a free spirit the loved life and she laughter will be missed by many.
Rest easy "T" we have the watch now. Ed |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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CMA Prayer Warrior
Posts: 470
Decatur, AL
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| 04 May 2007 3:56 PM |
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| Lord, please comfort and grant the peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family and friends of Terresa Gaddy. Amen. Call on the Lord and He will strengthen you during this time of great loss. I did not know Terresa, but she was a Patriot Guard and that says enough for me. 1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord. |
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Joel 'Prayer Warrior' Stephens
Spec. 4, 91P20/91H20, US Army 1971 -1974
Christian Motorcyclists Association Prayer Warrior
1 Samuel 7:5...I will pray for you unto the Lord.
PROUD AIRBORNE DAD...HOOAH! |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 04 May 2007 3:57 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Terresa's Family and Friends. Stand down, My Sister, we have your watch.
May you rest in peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Drem
Posts: 2749
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| 04 May 2007 4:12 PM |
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:>( My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Terresa Gaddy, as well with her Brothers and Sisters in Mississippi. Looking skyward, "T" thank you so much for your passion in supporting our Countries HEROES. Stand down Terresa, we have your watch.
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher and
Clair C. "Doc" Chaffin WWII Veteran
In Memory of my Dad and his Brothers:
Ralph A. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Allan R. Terreault Sr
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Edwin S. Terreault Sr
A3C US Air Force
Paul E. Terreault
SSgt US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137
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vcallen7
Posts: 104
Topeka, KS
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| 04 May 2007 4:26 PM |
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| The sincerest of condolences to Terresa's family and friends. May the Lord be with you and comfort you. I know He will greet you with the words, "Well done thy good and faithful servant." Your next mission has been confirmed Terresa, God has requested your presence to be with Him. Rest in peace my sister. Mission complete. |
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Vance Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Standing in memory of Army Pfc. Jeremy Drexler. My friend. My hero. Killed by an IED in Baghdad, Iraq, May 2, 2004. Keep his two brothers in your prayers. Naval Petty Officer 2nd Class, Timothy Drexler, and Marine Sergeant Kenny Drexler.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Excerpts from a letter from President Lincoln to Mrs. Lydia Bixby of Massachusetts in 1864.
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sig22
Posts: 4179
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain - Retired
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| 04 May 2007 4:55 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of my Patriot Guard sister,Terresa Gaddy. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed "T".....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
RIDING IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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tomkatz4
Posts: 590
Florence AL
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| 04 May 2007 5:01 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family, my Mississippi PGR family, and friends of Terresa Gaddy. Thank you for your service to our Fallen Hero's, which made you one as well. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
PGR BoD / ALR AL Post 11 Charter Member / USN |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 04 May 2007 5:10 PM |
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God Bless PGR Member Terresa Gaddy, family, and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for all you gave and sacrificed. It saddens me dearly to hear the loss of one of our own. You will not be forgotten "A True American"
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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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markharris
Posts: 692
Sandhill, Ms
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| 04 May 2007 5:19 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Terresa. She must have been a great person to know. Ride Terresa, Ride.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 04 May 2007 5:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Terresa Gaddy, PGR Member. MS. Gaddy , I am forever grateful for your service and dedication to our Fallin Heroes. Your service will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN Hero". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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hawgdawg50
Posts: 0
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| 04 May 2007 5:53 PM |
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| Mississippi has lost a treasure. Teresa was one fine lady. In the worlds of internet, bikers, and military we often know a person by different names. Some of our 'chosen' names bring curiosity to the uninformed. I knew her as Teresa Garner (I didn't know the Gaddy surname), but if anyone was uncertain of who she was all it took was a "you know, nursegr8body" to clear things up. She had a gr8 heart. A couple weeks ago one of our members, Joe, was recovering from a bike accident and needed a hospital bed at home. I called Teresa since she was a nurse, to see if she could help locate one. She immediately dropped what she was doing, made the hour drive to his home, and did some nursing. She didn't know who Joe was until she walked in and saw that he was the guy who'd loaned her a helmet so she could ride on our last mission. Kathy, Joe's wife, said Teresa was the only southerner she'd ever met who could talk faster than a Yankee. Teresa loved people, and I never met anyone who knew her who didn't love her right back. Teresa, I'll sure miss you. |
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clorenzo
Posts: 98
Alabama
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| 04 May 2007 7:43 PM |
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There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for Terresa and her family, as well as the Mississippi PGR members who knew and loved her. The world is a sadder place for her passing. What a tragedy! Rest in peace Terresa.
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hd_honey2003
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| 04 May 2007 8:01 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers to the family----we are all at a great loss ! Our "T" was all everone has said and more. She was not only a PGR sister, but a true friend and former house mate . She and a mutual friend got to spend one last evening together this week. We laughed and talked , looking forward to the MS M&G , her showing off that new helmet , etc. and she was so excited ! I could go on & on , those of you that knew her know what I am talking about--those that didn't, you missed an angel . Will Love and Miss you "Sis" and will be with you on your last ride---- Dana
Stand down "T"-----Your Battle is Over ! |
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angelrose45
Posts: 189
Alabama
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| 04 May 2007 10:44 PM |
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| Our deepest Condolences and Prayers to the Family and friends of our PGR Sister Terresa Gaddy, Thank you for your service honoring our fallen heroes. God Bless |
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PAPABONEHEAD
Posts: 97
MOBILE, ALABAMA
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| 05 May 2007 4:24 AM |
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OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILLY AND FRIENDS. MS. T, YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, STANDING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FALLEN HEROS. TAKE THAT HELMET WITH YOU AND YOU CAN RIDE AGAIN WITH THE LORD.
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wheatfield
Posts: 1112
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 05 May 2007 4:45 AM |
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| My regrets and sympathy to all the family and friends of Terresa Gaddy. From all the posts that I have read, she must have been quite a gal, and this is indeed a sad morning for all. In recent years, I have had two experiences where the presence of 'Angels in Scrubs' were a great comfort....it is obvious that Terresa was such an angel, and I'm sure that she will be forever more an angel to all who knew her. |
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Psalm 139: 9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." |
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nurse
Posts: 2748
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| 05 May 2007 6:14 AM |
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| Condolences to the state of Ms for the loss of sister T. Being a sister nurse, I thank her for all the joy, comfort, and love she gave, in her nursing work. No doubt, she was a fine woman, and enjoyed her life, as she gave to others. God Bless her family and friends as they bid her heaven's journey. |
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B.J.
Posts: 558
Colorado Springs, CO.-USA
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| 05 May 2007 7:04 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences for the family and friends of Terresa Gaddy. May your memories of Terresa bring you some joy in this time of mourning and reflection of her life. Our thanks to Terresa for being a part of the PGR Family and standing, by "Doing the Right Thing"! With Respect! |
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B.J. Ondo
Colorado Volunteer of the "NATIONAL" PGR
USAF: 1973-1977|USN: 1977-1979
Viet-Nam ERA & Cold War Vet
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"It is our greatest honor to serve our country in times of peace, It is our Solemn duty to serve our country in times of war" -Ronald Reagan
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"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." -Thomas Jefferson
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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 05 May 2007 7:44 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PGR Member, Terresa Gaddy. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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gyocum
Posts: 1758
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 05 May 2007 9:31 AM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of our PGR sister Terresa Gaddy. Reading the posts about "T" tells me what an amazing woman she was. Her service with PGR and Hoth will always be remembered and well appreciated. Rest now sister and keep your helmet close so you can now ride the "welcome home's" for those who follow.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 05 May 2007 8:56 PM |
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| In honor and rememberance , I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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hawgdawg50
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| 05 May 2007 10:27 PM |
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FINAL REPORT
Today a few PGR said goodbye to one of our own. Most of us had known Teresa for a year or less, but it only took one meeting to know she had a special heart. We staged briefly, read her obituary, shared some memories, prayed, put our pegs down, and rode to the funeral home. We decided to forego the flag line this time. Teresa was one of us. This time it was about us. Collectively, we followed Dana into the reception room and assembled at Teresa's side as Dana placed a small flag from the Private Barry Mayo mission (Teresa's last) in Teresa's hand. We chose to mingle with the family and friends--share some special memories of a special lady--and it was easy to tell how special she was. The chapel overflowed, literally. Not enough seats in the house.
Since we had five bikes, we formed up in front of the hearse, two by two. What's that, you say? Questioning my math? Me alongside Gary and Teresa Smith up front, Don beside Charles in the rear, and Dana in the middle with Teresa riding in the empty slot beside her. At the cemetery, Joe and Kathy joined us as we formed a double flag line for Teresa to pass through. After the pastor read the 23rd Psalm, I said a few words. I wanted all there to know the mission Teresa took on when she joined Patriot Guard. I then presented a folded mission flag with a Mission Accomplished pin attached to her daughter Elizabeth. I'd retired the flag a few missions ago because it had become frayed. It, like Teresa, had accomplished its mission.
We joined the family in the church for a wonderful meal and fellowship. Although people were sad, there was no grief. All who knew Teresa were confident that she'd simply gone on before us to meet her Savior. This experience reinforces the fact that life here on earth is temporary and uncertain. Do you truly know that spiritually, you're ready for eternity, or is that something you're still considering?
Respectfully,
Tommy Watson
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TROG
Posts: 597
Jackson, MS Mississippi State Ride Captain at Large
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| 06 May 2007 10:42 AM |
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Goodbye and Godspeed, "T". I only met you once but once was enough to know you as a lifelong friend. You'll be missed on our missions as well as by so many more. But Gary is right. Keep that new helmet close. Our Fallen Heroes coming home will need that ride with you when they cross over. And what a friend they'll have!
God bless and thanks for all you've done and all the lives you've touched. We'll miss you so... |
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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Bikinbabe
Posts: 748
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| 08 May 2007 7:45 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Terresa Gaddy. We never had the opportunity to meet, being clear on the west coast, but she sounds like a true treasure. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones and to her local PGR family. She will forever ride with all of you.
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Chris ~ Bikinbabe
OR - State Co-Captain
bikinbabe@patriotguard.org
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