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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 20 Jan 2008 2:34 PM |
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Updated 23 JAN 07 0949 MST by Zippy
James W. Ehler Born September 27, 1933 went home to be with the Lord January 19, 2008. Jim was survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Florence; four children, Lynn (Roger) Cole, Kim (Steven) Wendling, James Ehler Jr. and Timothy (Denise) Ehler; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. James proudly served his country and retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 23 years. He then fulfilled the remainder of his distinguished career with the Civil Service at AMARC for an additional 15 years. A devoted Packers fan, animal lover, and nurturing family man; you will be missed by all.
Interment will follow in Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ with Military Honors provided by the Davis Monthan Base Honor Guard.
VISITATION: 1700-2000 Thursday, January 24 (not a PGR mission) BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL 6910 E. Broadway Tucson, Arizona
SERVICES:0930 Friday
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Desert Dove Chapel
Ride Captains for this mission:
STAGING: (Tucson) 0745 with KSU @0830
Freedom Park
The park entrance in located on Craycroft just north of Golf Links. (NW corner from Davis Monthan) Then to Davis Monthan AFB visitors center, (Craycroft Entrance), where we will join the family and escort them to the Chapel located on base.
Services start at 0930.
REMINDER: This mission will be on Davis Monthan so please wear proper attire for motorcycle riding on base.....long sleeves, gloves, helmet,
boots, safety vest.
After the services we will follow the family out of Davis Monthan and our mission will be complete in Tucson.
We are not escorting from Tucson to Sierra Vista as PGR. You are welcome to ride and meet up with Mata and the Sierra Vista/Fort Huachuca PGR Connnection.
STAGING: (Sierra Vista)
ALR/PGR members will depart American Legion Post 52 on Theater Drive @ 1130 to meet up at Whetstone RV City parking lot on HWY 90 at 1200.
Ride Captains for this mission:
Tucson: Robi teamcampbell@comcast.net
Sierra Vista: Mata MataL@HQISEC.ARMY.MIL
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS STAND TALL, STAND PROUD...AN AMERICAN HERO HAS PASSED!
Louann Thomas
Arizona State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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I just talked to the daughter of this Vet., Kim Wendling..
Very nice person. Says her father was a real Patriot.
Kim says that both she and her husband ride and want us to participate
in this.
This is going to be a service on Davis Monthan AFB at the
Chapel , They are planning on Thurs, hopefully about mid morning. Then
the Hearse and family will drive to Sierra Vista and the interment will
be at the National Cemetery that day.
She says she will have more details as to times on Monday evening.
I am passing this on to all of you, as I am out of town beginning Tues
AM.
Sam
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Old School
Posts: 301
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| 20 Jan 2008 3:12 PM |
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This is the original email I recieved from James Ehler's niece, a fellow PGR member.
LouAnn & Pat ~
Greetings from the FROZEN TUNDRA... LITERALLY !!!! (Kenosha WI, just south of Milwaukee and due north of the Illinois border on Lake Michigan)
My Uncle James Ehler Sr, retired from Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson many years ago. He served in Korea, Thailand & Vietnam.
This afternoon the Good Lord welcomed him into the family of heaven after a battle with cancer.
My Uncle Jimmy is married to Florence, my father's older sister. They have four grown children, Lynn, Kim, Jim & Tim. I called and spoke with my Aunt Florence and my cousin, Kim (Ehler) Wendling. Kim and her husband, Steve would be your contact persons:
Kim Wendling (cell #'s deleteted)
Steve Wendling
They would like to invite the Patriot Guard to HONOR my Uncle.
It appears that there will be a service at the chapel on Base with burial at the National Cemetery near Sierra Vista. Possibly Thursday of this week.
I am the caregiver/driver for an elderly couple in their 80's here in Kenosha and will not be able to attend my Uncle Jimmy's funeral. I am asking the Tucson area Patriot Guard if they will be able to represent me for the funeral of my very special Uncle (and HUGE Green Bay Packer fan !!!!!!!!!).
Deepest Respects,
Denise Dietsche
Ride Captain,
SE Wisconsin Region
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
Staging and Ride Captain Pending
Rest in Peace James Ehler
Pat Eagan
AZ State Asst Captain
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It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 20 Jan 2008 3:18 PM |
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God Bless James Ehler Sr., family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I will be standing there in spirit with my fellow brothers.
Dave
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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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 20 Jan 2008 3:35 PM |
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| I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of James Ehler, Sr. and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. May he 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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Jan 2008 4:52 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAF Veteran (Ret) James Ehler. Rest in Peace. |
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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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Dietsche12762
Posts: 664
SE WISCONSIN REGION/Walker MI ~ Support Vehicle ~ PatriotGuardRider WarriorsWatchRider
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| 20 Jan 2008 4:53 PM |
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Thank you to my Patriot Guard family... there truly are ~ No Borders ~ ......
To my Aunt Florence and my cousins, when you see those dedicated Patriots standing there to HONOR Uncle Jimmy.... my SPIRIT is there with each an every one of them and with you.
I am humbled to be represented by such an awesome group of people.
Words can not express my Thanks to the PGR for being there for MY FAMILY.
My Deepest Respects to all of you!
Denise
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Be Safe Out There
SE WI Region - Patriot Guard ~
Very Proud niece of Paul Kocourek, US Army ~ Vietnam Veteran '68 - '71
In Honor KJ Loecher, USAF '78 - '87, 3rd Tac Fighter Wing, Phantom Phixer
In Memory GW Pollard, USMC SSgt/Combat Artist Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian & Okinawa
In Memory of my Grandfather Edwin Dietsche, US Army ~ WWI, cook for General Pershing
In Memory of my Uncle James Ehler, MSgt USAF Korea/Vietnam
In Memory of Carl Stein, US Army ~ WWII '42-'44 "Hell on Wheels" 2nd Armored Division
www.warriorswatch.org
www.iraqwarheroes.org
~ What Borders ~ used with permission from The Crow
"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you often get it."
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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 20 Jan 2008 7:33 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of retired U.S. Air Force MSgt James Ehler, Sr. My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Mr. Ehler. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
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| 20 Jan 2008 7:47 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of MSgt. James Ehler, Sr, U.S. Air Force Retired / Korea, Thailand and Vietnam Veteran. MSgt. Ehler, 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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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 20 Jan 2008 8:26 PM |
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Thank you MSgt. James Ehler Sr 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 ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace soldier.
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SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 20 Jan 2008 10:57 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt. James Ehler. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with 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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mac304dutch
Posts: 611
PGR Ride Captain Hope Mills, NC
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| 21 Jan 2008 4:05 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of MSG James Ehler Sr. |
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John "Dutch" Macomber
USA 1989 - 1995
NCNG 2000 - 2001
USAFR 2001 - 2004
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight; nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety; is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself"
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mohawk5665
Posts: 265
RIDE CAPTAIN - S. FL. TEAM west palm beach
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| 21 Jan 2008 4:48 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. His 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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Roert
Posts: 3140
Erie, PA
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| 21 Jan 2008 5:01 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of MSgt (ret) James Ehler Sr.
Rest in peace James. |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80' |
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 21 Jan 2008 6:21 AM |
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of James Ehler Sr. . Thank You for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. You are a true American Hero. |
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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adccop
Posts: 2799
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 21 Jan 2008 7:10 AM |
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To the family and friends of James Ehler I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To James, Welcome Home Brother and Thank You for your Service to our Country. Stand Down your mission on this earth is now complete. Those that have preceded you are now preparing your place of Honor among Them. Ride with the wind and the Angels and may you forever Rest in Peace. Pegs Down for a Brother Veteran.
To our PGR Sister Denise in Wisconsin, We have your 6 here in Arizona.
Standing by in Tonopah
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adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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T-Bone
Posts: 2787
Georgia
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| 21 Jan 2008 8:14 AM |
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To the family and friends of MSgt James Ehler Sr., USAF Retired, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, our Hero. Sir, I Salute You, and thank you for your service to our country and our Freedom. Thank you for your devotion and love for our country, you will Not Be Forgotten.
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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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 21 Jan 2008 8:54 AM |
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Thank you James Ehler for your valuable and honorable service to our homeland ....
To the family and friends of this hero, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences, may GOD bless you and comfort you during this very difficult time.... |
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It is the Military who salutes YOUR flag, who serves beneath YOUR flag, whose coffin is draped by YOUR flag, and who by their service allows the protester to burn YOUR flag.
Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
Pete Clark, Dennis Fisher (next door neighbor), & Tommy "Saba" Clark
377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
Riding a HD Fatboy....
Support your local
Viet Nam Vets MC / Legacy Vets MC
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mlmsan
Posts: 6971
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 21 Jan 2008 10:15 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSgt (ret) James Ehler, Sr, USAF. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for MSgt (ret) James Ehler, Sr's service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. MSgt (ret) James Ehler, Sr, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. 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@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. |
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TMR
Posts: 2996
Willow Springs IL
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| 21 Jan 2008 10:55 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Ehler, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Kontractor
Posts: 355
Milwaukee RC
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| 21 Jan 2008 11:49 AM |
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Godspeed, MSgt Ehler. You've got your orders, PCS (permanant change of station) to Heaven. The father has requested your presence. Your family and friends will miss you terribly, but being an old war dog, that isn't anything new. I know that you will be standing right beside them whenever they need that little bit of extra strength. I've had the privilage of talking with your niece Denise here in Wisconsin. She's told me about your spirit, how proud you were to have served your country. You've done your duty, above and beyond the call, and have touched more lives than you could ever realize. To Denise, and all the other friends and family who are mourning your passing, I will take a knee and pray that Our Father's Love will wash over you and give you strength to make it through these next few seemingly impossible days.
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Because It's The Right Thing To Do.
Nothing Worthwhile is ever Easy. And Nothing Easy is Ever Worthwhile.
"Hammer the Americans hard enough and you forge the best weapon in the world"
Captain Simeon Ecuyer...in a letter written to Colonel Bouquet during the siege of Fort Pitt, 1783
"American Soldiers in battle don't fight for what some president says on T.V., they don't fight for mom, apple pie, or the American flag... They fight for one another." Lt General Hal Moore
For all his bluster, it is the sad problem of man that he cannot choose his triumph,
He can only choose how he will stand when the call of destiny comes,
Hoping that he’ll have the courage to answer.
What Have I Done this Day to Honor the Names of My Fathers? |
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1855
Olympia, WA
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| 21 Jan 2008 1:33 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of MSgt James Ehler, Sr.!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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nighthawk5154
Posts: 409
Ride Captain Emeritas Tucson, AZ
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| 21 Jan 2008 2:24 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this hero from another era. Unfortunately, I will be on this mission in spirit due to other commitments. |
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Nighthawk
AKA Freedom Rider
PGR Ride Captain Emeritas
American Legion Rider
USAF Ret. 1970-1990
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 927
Warren,Ohio
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| 21 Jan 2008 2:39 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Nam era Brother,James Ehler ! I stand in spirit and honor for you ! May God Bless ! WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER ! |
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busyblonde
Posts: 722
Bessemer City, NC
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| 21 Jan 2008 2:43 PM |
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MSgt (ret) James Ehler, Sr, Thank you for your service to our great nation. My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of James Ehler, Sr. He is truly an AMERICAN HERO who will never be forgotten. May God bless you and comfort you during your time of sorrow. Standing by in spirit in NC.
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Jan 2008 2:46 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of MSgt.James Ehler Sr., Thanks for being our hero. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Former Deputy )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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