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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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Updated 19 Mar 08 1805 edt S Sturgis
updated 21 Mar 08 18:45 pst by wags
INTERMENT: 24 March, 1000
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
23029 North Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85024
STAGING: 0915 March 24th
Outside the gates of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
We will fall in behind this Hero as he arrives thru the gates.
Lt.Col. Charles Arnett USAF (Ret),22,24,March Phoenix, Arizona
I received the following email last night:
Louann Thomas,
I met the PGR last December at the Hyman Stiglitz funeral in Tucson. My
father, Charles Arnett, was there as well. He was a pilot with the 492nd
Bomb Group, a former POW and three war veteran, retiring as a Lt Col in the
USAF. He passed away Wednesday the 12th of March, 2008, at the age of 88 and
will be buried at the VA Cemetery in Phoenix on Monday the 24th of March (I
believe at 10:30 am). At the Stiglitz service my dad said he would be
greatly honored if the Patriot Guard would attend his funeral. I wasn't
expecting that day to come this soon.
I talked with a director at Bunker Mortuary in Mesa this morning about the
arrangements for a full military honors service at the VA Cemetery and I
mentioned the Patriot Guard Riders. He had no knowledge of your fine group,
so I told him I'd see what I could find out in order to have my father
honored that day with your presence. Any help you can give me in
coordinating this with the mortuary and the VA would be greatly appreciated.
David Arnett
Mesa
dave@492ndbombgroup.com
www.492ndbombgroup.com ****************************************************************************
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Life is just too short. We all say it, but David pointed something out to
me I thought you should know. In 1944 a very young Charles Arnett was shot
down. One of the crew died but Charles survived and was captured as a POW.
In calculating the days after Charles "should have died" he lived an extra
22,912 days and he made every one of them count.
To the Friends and Family of Charles Arnett, please accept our deepest
condolences at this time of great loss. Please know we will keep this great
American in our hearts as we will you. Mere words cannot ease the pain, I
wish they could. Our hearts and hands reach to hold you now, we too mourn
the loss of one who gave so much.
Lt.Col. Charles Arnett (Ret) Stand Down Sir! Your mission accomplished with
great heart and spirit, you are a part of American history and reflect with
Honor The Greatest Generation. Your generation taught all of us how to move
forward and we will now carry your sword, your spirit forward with pride and
passion as you did thru your life. Thank YOU for loving this Country and
standing so proudly for Her. Thank You Sir for the life I have enjoyed as
an American.
I am honored to stand for you now as you stood for all of US for so very
long.
SERVICES: 22 March 1000 (this is not a PGR mission tho you may attend if
you choose to)
LDS Church
Stapley Stake Center
1100 N. Cooper Rd.
Gilbert, AZ
INTERMENT: 24 March, 1030
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
23029 North Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85024
STAGING: pending
STAND TALL PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS, STAND PROUD. AN AMERICAN HERO HAS PASSED.
Louann Thomas
Arizona State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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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.
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hdpanther1
Posts: 1024
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of USAF Lt. Col. (Ret) Charles Arnett. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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AF Mom in NC
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Lexington, NC
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Lt. Col. (ret) Charles Arnett earned my respect and gratitude when he stepped up to serve our country through three wars! His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family. We mourn the loss of yet another member of The Greatest Generation.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles. You are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10926
Lacey, WA
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| 14 Mar 2008 2:34 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Lt.Col. Charles Arnett, U.S. Air Force Retired / WWII Veteran/ POW. Lt.Col. Arnett, 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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drpepper
Posts: 3089
Texas Gulf Coast
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| 14 Mar 2008 4:22 PM |
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this hero LtCol. Charles Arnett, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain .... may GOD bless you during this .....
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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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Pinger
Posts: 2231
Lisbon, NY
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Thank you Charles, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ........... I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Arnett, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), WWII Veteran/POW ........ and 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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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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May I offer my sincere prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of US Air Force WWII Veteran/POW and member of America's Greatest Generation, Lt. Col. "Ret" Charles Arnett. May the Grace and Love of our Lord Jesus be upon you as you say your final good-bye to your loved one.
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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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Uffda
Posts: 13978
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 Mar 2008 8:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt.Col. (ret) Charles Arnett, USAF. 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, Charles.
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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690MedCo
Posts: 4739
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 14 Mar 2008 11:05 PM |
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Thank you Lt.Col. (ret) Charles Arnett 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 sir.
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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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T-Bone
Posts: 2797
Georgia
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| 14 Mar 2008 11:26 PM |
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| Please accept our heart felt sympathies and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Lt. Col. Charles Armett, United States Air Force, Retired, 3-War Veteran, POW, and GREAT American Hero. Words cannot express the Respect I feel for Lt. Col. Charles Arnett, I Salute you Sir, and I Thank you for the Career You made in the Air Force, for your loyalty and dedication, for your outstanding service to our Country and our Freedom during World War II, the Korean War, and the Veitnam War. Rest at Ease Sir, Your mission is Completed.
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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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custer7thcav
Posts: 9270
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 14 Mar 2008 11:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. Charles Arnett. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication and sacrifces that you made for us. God bless you, and be with your family during this 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: 5997
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 15 Mar 2008 2:36 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN/POW LT.COL. CHARLES ARNETT USAF (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE CHARLES. 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7550
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 15 Mar 2008 8:51 AM |
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God Bless Charles Arnett, 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 Salute You Sir! 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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adccop
Posts: 2801
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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To the family and friends of Lt.Col. (ret) Charles Arnett I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Charles, Stand Down your mission on this earth is complete. Thank You for your Service to our Country. Those that 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 Hero and Patriot.
Due to work commitments I will not be able to attend this mission. Ride safe and proud Brothers and Sisters while honoring this hero and patriot.
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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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New Mexico
Posts: 2159
Temple City, California 91780
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| 15 Mar 2008 9:43 AM |
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To the family and friends of Lt Col Charles Arnett I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Lt Col Arnett and thank you for your service to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
One Nation Under God
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2133
Brevard, NC
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| We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Charles Arnett. 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9270
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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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.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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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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Mikey-Joe-Ray-Bob
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Warren,Ohio
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| My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Charles Arnett for their loss ! I stand in Spirit, with Pride, Dignity and Honor for You ! May God Bless ! Mike Socie...PGR...Warren,Ohio U.S. Army 62 - 65 |
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Geezer Glide 2001
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Conroe,Texas
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of (Ret) Lt.Col.Charles Arnett, Thanks for being one of our heroes. 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 ( Ret. 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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Orlando, FL
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Lt. Col. (ret) Charles Arnett, USAF. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Arnett, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.
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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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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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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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sdoise
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Duson, La.
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| I convey my heatfelt condolences to the family of Lt Col Charles Arnett and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace Sir. |
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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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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and
friends of three war veteran and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel
Charles Arnett. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom
Mr. Arnett. As one of America's greatest generation you will
always be remembered. Rest in peace sir. I salute
you.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
Up, up the long, delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie Magee, Jr
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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
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10man
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Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.
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| My sincere condolences to the family & friends of USAF LT. COL. CHARLES ARNETT. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & all the rest of the Family. Thank you for your selfless service to our Great Nation. May the arms of our Lord God Almighty above be wide open for you and your family & friends. God Bless!
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