Aranel 
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Updated 19 Sep 07 at 0839 EDT by Cagerbob
The family of SGT John Mele has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present at a memorial service on Saturday, September 22 in Glenville, GA. No further details are available as of this time. Please continue to keep the family of this Hero in your thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Bill Gaskin
"Red Threat"
Georgia Ride Captain
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updated 18 07 ~ 1737cdt ~ oldiron
The family of Sgt. John Mele has informed the Patriot Guard Riders through their Casualty Assistance Officer that they would like to have the PGR stand in his Honor at funeral services for him. He will be laid to rest on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements have not yet been finalized.
The CAO has informed Florida leadership that there will not be any type of service in Florida. All contact information has been passed to the PGR's ANC team.
Please keep Sgt. Mele's family, friends, and comrades in your prayers. We all mourn the loss of a true American Hero.
John Minch (slowpoke)
Florida Assistant State Captain
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John Mele, 25, of Bunnell, Fla., died Sept. 14 in Arab Jabour, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479. | |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1986
New Port Richey, FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 4:45 PM |
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. I pray that God will provide them with the comfort that only He can and carry them through this tragic loss.
Sgt. Mele, a grateful America thanks you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. We mourn the loss of a true American Hero.
May you forever rest in peace...
To my Brother and Sister Patriot Guard Riders, I have spoken with the Casualty Assistance Officer assigned to Sgt. Mele's family. He will speak to the family to determine whether or not our presence at services for this Hero falls within their wishes.
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Riding in Memory of:
Bill "Snap" Lines - You just don't know when an old vet will Snap
AL and Ga Ride Capt/Past National Executive Director
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis - "Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland - "It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken - "Take Care Ride Safe" |
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SEYYES
Posts: 289
Jupiter, FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 4:55 PM |
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| Bless you sir. Thank you Sgt. John Mele for your service to your fellow americans, to your country and community. I shall include your family and friends in my daily prayers and pray for them all to find strength during this hard time for them. God rest ye soldier.... /salute and a moment of silence for yet another fallen soldier.... |
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Dale Graham
Proud Member of US Military Vets MC - TreasureCoast Chapter - C4
PGR - FL State Assistant Captain - South Florida
PGR - Ride Captian - South Florida Team
SEYIYES - AKA SEY
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Jupiter Florida
US Navy 1982-1988 VP31, NAS Moffett Field, VAQ-134, NAS Whidbey Island, CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson |
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Twowheeler
Posts: 1413
Largo, FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 5:02 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. Thank you, John, from the bottom of my heart, for your heroic service to our nation.
Standing by in Largo.
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Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 3
USS Valley Forge (CVS-45)
USS Intrepid (CVS-11)
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mailman
Posts: 50557
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain (Retired) Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Sep 2007 5:04 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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tamicee
Posts: 1114
Palm Bay, FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 5:21 PM |
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| Thank you, Sgt. Mele, for making my life, and the lives of my students, possible. To Sgt. Mele's family and friends: We do not forget~ |
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Tami C.
Palm Bay, FL
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If one day you don't want to listen to anyone, call me. I promise to be very quiet. |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 13739
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Sep 2007 5:28 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that John is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit...Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SGT John Mele, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military SWFL BSMA Member Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer "Apple" McIntosh - Afghanistan and her husband, MSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - CW2 Dominic Sutherland - Afghanistan
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37E/35
Sgt James H. Alley - 601st Photo Flight - Da Nang, South Vietnam - 06 APR 1972 - 02W/130
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
John "GibbyUSMC" Gibson
Dave "winger3615" Cullin
Mae Lyne "Sidecar Sally" Swofford
Richard "XLinAL" Martin
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision. ~Ayn Rand |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 11203
Flagler Beach, Fla
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| 17 Sep 2007 5:49 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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CarlS
Posts: 3783
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:00 PM |
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| To the family of SGT John Mele, I send my deep and sincere sympathy in the loss of your American hero. May God give you strength and comfort in these darkest of days. To SGT Mele, I thank you for your service and willingness to serve our great nation. You made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Rest in peace, soldier; your mission is complete. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of Mae Lyne Swofford, CW2 Justin S Swofford and Tom "FLAMAN2U" Rowell |
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mohawk5665
Posts: 266
RIDE CAPTAIN - S. FL. TEAM west palm beach
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:07 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Sgt John Mele stand for freedom will not be in vain. We will keep in our hearts his sacrifice for our country and carry on his mission. May God be with all of our soldiers on the front lines |
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IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS THEN STAND IN FRONT OF THEM
MOHAWK
ENFORCERS MC MOTHER CHAPTER
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:16 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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sandra63
Posts: 783
Huntsville, Al
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:21 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. God bless you! I will be in prayer for the family. |
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Daze
Posts: 1118
Assistant State Captain, St. Augustine, Florida
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:25 PM |
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Another true American HERO has made the ultimate sacrifice, defending the freedoms we all enjoy.
My deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Mele, May you rest in peace Sir. We have the watch.
Standing by in Jacksonville.
John "Daze" Vincent
Florida Ride Captain
One flag or five hundred, the PGR will be there.
Never Again!! This IS what we do!
U.S. Navy, 1964-1970
Viet-Nam 1965-1967
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Whistler
Posts: 425
Boynton Beach, Florida
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:35 PM |
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In deepest sorrow at this loss.......May GOD bless the family and comrades and may he rest in peace.
His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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Always With Respect;
Whistler
Southeast Florida
"Only a rider understands why a dog puts its head out the car window"
Riding in loving memory of;
Randy "Red-C" Clark, PGR
John "Gibby" Gibson, Enforcers MC
John "JJ" Justice, Leathernecks MC
Frank "Pipes" Cook, American Legion Riders
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Zoso
Posts: 206
Miami,FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:42 PM |
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| Mi condolences to the family of this real American Heroe.Rest in peace Soldier. |
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"Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace" |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1365
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:45 PM |
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele for the grave loss suffered. May God hold you close and give you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice…IT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
God bless you.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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FMHGB
Posts: 794
Orlando area
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| 17 Sep 2007 6:58 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of SGT Mele. Rest In Peace HERO. |
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milktoast
Posts: 7577
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 17 Sep 2007 7:05 PM |
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| My heart weeps as we lose another brave American hero. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. He made the ultimate sacrifice in fighting for our freedom and will remain in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
milktoast@patriotguard.org
Proud wife of a Vietnam Vet.
In memory of my Dad, Korea Vet. In memory of my Father-in-law, WWII Vet.
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill
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vcben4875
Posts: 82
Middleburg, FL.
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| 17 Sep 2007 7:30 PM |
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My Wife and I send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele.
Rest in peace, Young Soldier, Rest in Peace. Thank-you for my Freedom.
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Wayne18
Posts: 1113
Interlachen, Fl. Assistant State Captain
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| 17 Sep 2007 7:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. God Bless.
Standing by in Interlachen |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 1957-1968
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690MedCo
Posts: 5343
Philadelphia, PA
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| 17 Sep 2007 7:57 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. John Mele for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to help them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve 1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
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Uffda
Posts: 14355
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Sep 2007 8:26 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.
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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ac57
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| 17 Sep 2007 8:54 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget. . God Bless |
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Shadow Dog
Posts: 421
Orlando
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| 17 Sep 2007 9:35 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John Mele. I pray God will comfort you during the difficult time ahead. Thank you John for your service and sacrifice God bless you. Rest in Peace Brother. |
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USAF '71 - '75
All Gave Some - Some Gave All
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 25066
Lacey, WA
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| 17 Sep 2007 9:48 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. John Mele, U.S. Army. SPC. Mele, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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