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harly69g 
Posts: 8579
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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The family of Vietnam Veteran Thomas M. Schmoll has asked the Patriot Guard to attend his interment service to be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Thursday, 14 February, 2008. Mr. Schmoll served two tours in Vietnam with the 119th Helicopter Assault Co. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Stage at the IKEA Parking lot just North of the Mall of America, near American Blvd:
8000 IKEA Way
Bloomington, MN 55425
Mapquest Link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude
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Itinerary:
11:45 AM: Stage at IKEA
12:00 PM: Mission Briefing
12:15 PM: Depart for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
12:30 PM: Set up flag lines
1:00 PM: Service begins at FSNC
1:45 PM (EST): Dismissed
Ride Captain in Charge will be Indian John.
Current weather forecast is for 15 degrees with a wind chill around 0 and light snow, please dress accordingly. As always remember to bring your US Flag and anything you will need to be self sufficient for the mission.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro Area Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders - Minnesota
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 12 Feb 2008 2:42 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Schmoll. May the Lord bring you comfort and lift up Thomas into His Kingdom of Heaven. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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mailman
Posts: 22216
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Feb 2008 2:46 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Vietnam Veteran Thomas M. Schmoll. 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 12 Feb 2008 3:07 PM |
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God Bless Thomas M. Schmoll, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and 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.
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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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Pinger
Posts: 2227
Lisbon, NY
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| 12 Feb 2008 3:18 PM |
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Thank you Thomas, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ............ I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M Schmoll, Viet Nam Veteran ........... a Hero |
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Charlie
USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
Posts: 927
Warren,Ohio
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| 12 Feb 2008 3:29 PM |
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of My Nam era Brother, Thomas Schmoll ! I stand in Spiriy, with Pride, Dignity, and Honor for you ! May God Bless ! WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER ! Mike Socie...PGR...Warren,Ohio |
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Raggs45
Posts: 62
Citrus Heights CA
Ride Captain
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| 12 Feb 2008 3:36 PM |
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Viet Nam Vet Schmoll , thank you for your dedicated service to our country. Our prayers go out to the family and
friends of this fallen hero. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace, soldier |
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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 12 Feb 2008 3:56 PM |
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Words are never enough when a hero is laid to rest ... please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this .....
To a fellow Vietnam brother, thank you Thomas Schmoll .........
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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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 12 Feb 2008 4:37 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll,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 LEO )
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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aoop
Posts: 3314
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 12 Feb 2008 5:28 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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Jasper54
Posts: 7188
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 Feb 2008 5:48 PM |
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| My sincere prayers and heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Viet Nam Veteran Thomas M. Schmoll. I pray that the Lord Jesus would send His ministering Angels among you to hold you and to give you comfort as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Feb 2008 5:54 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country.
May you rest in Honored, Eternal 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10133
Lacey, WA
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| 12 Feb 2008 6:52 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll, U.S. Army / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Schmoll, 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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mlmsan
Posts: 6966
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Feb 2008 7:23 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Thomas M. Schmoll, 61, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Thomas M. Schmoll's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Thomas M. Schmoll, 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@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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beechers
Posts: 343
Orlando, FL
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| 12 Feb 2008 8:00 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll, Vietnam Veteran. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Schmoll, I salute you. Rest in Peace! We will not forget.
Paul (Wheeler)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 - 1971
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To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 12 Feb 2008 8:08 PM |
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To the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Vietnam era veteran I salute you Thomas and thank you for defending our country and our freedom in Vietnam. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you the rest and peace that you so rightfully deserve. Welcome home my brother. Vaya con Dios and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. I will be with you in spirit in memory of my nephew Joseph Mathew Cordova (USMC) the 400 New Mexico Vietnam Veterans who gave their all in the jungles of Vietnam and the 35 brave soldiers from New Mexico who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Freedom is not free. The price is written on The Wall and on countless headstones all across this great Nation of ours and in several foreign countries as well. May God bless them all and may they NEVER be forgotten.
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4677
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 12 Feb 2008 8:57 PM |
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Thank you Thomas M. Schmoll 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.
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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 (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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2076
Brevard, NC
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| 12 Feb 2008 8:57 PM |
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9014
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 13 Feb 2008 12:44 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5317
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 Feb 2008 2:02 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN THOMAS M. SCHMOLL USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME THOMAS AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. 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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adccop
Posts: 2799
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 13 Feb 2008 5:45 AM |
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To the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Thomas, 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.
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GOBB
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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sdoise
Posts: 8298
Kinder, La.
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| 13 Feb 2008 7:06 AM |
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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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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 13 Feb 2008 9:50 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas M. Schmoll, Viet Nam 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, Thomas.
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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satyr
Posts: 7366
Raleigh, NC
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| 13 Feb 2008 11:11 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran Thomas M. Schmoll. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Thomas. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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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TMR
Posts: 2996
Willow Springs IL
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| 13 Feb 2008 11:36 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Schmoll, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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