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Charger 
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Forum Moderator Ride Captain Golden Colorado
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| 06 May 2008 10:52 PM |
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Honor Mission - William R. Fifer - veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Monday, May 12 2008
William R. Fifer was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. The past two years he has lived at the Minnesota Veterans Home due to the effects of a stroke three years ago. It would be an honor to him if the Patriot Guard would be able to have a flag line at his Memorial Service which is scheduled for:
Monday, May 12, 2008
2:00 p.m. Visitation
3:00 p.m. Service
Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel
7110 France Avenue South
Edina, MN
We will honor this Hero of 2 wars with a Flag Line at Cremation Society Chapel.
Details for staging and times will be posted as soon as possible.
Ride Captain in Charge will be Mike McDonough
"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 4110
Lacey, WA
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| 07 May 2008 1:38 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of William R. Fifer, WWII / Korean War Veteran. Mr. Fifer, 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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JRedfield
Posts: 72
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| 08 May 2008 11:27 PM |
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Final Itinerary
Fifer, Dr. William R., 84 of Minnetonka,
April 30, 2008. Survived by wife, Anne,
Son William (Liz), daughters Angela
(Steven), Alison, Penman, Judith; 9
grandchildren, beloved dog Jack; former
wife, Ellen Green; many friends and
extended family of the Minnesota
Veterans Home.
He served in the US Army for three years
in WWII, and was recalled into service
during the Korean War, serving for 12
months in Korea as a Battalion Surgeon.
The past two years he has lived at the Minnesota Veterans Home
due to the effects of a stroke three years ago.
William Fifer was a respected Doctor, Educator, and Administrator
In the metro area since leaving the military after Korea. Dr. Fifer held
Distinguished positions at the University of Minnesota, and Methodist Hospital
As well as St. Louis Park Medical Center.
To honor this American Heros service during 2 wars we will stand in honor
At his visitation and service:
Staging will be at 12:30 at the “ Room and Board” Parking Lot
7010 France Ave
Edina MN 55435
From there it is a VERY Short walk to the Visitation and Service
At
Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel
7110 France Avenue South
Edina, MN
Timeline is
Staging opens at 12:30
Set the flag line at 12:50
Visitation 2:00 p.m.
Service 3:00 PM
Dismissed 4:30 PM (Estimated)
RCIC Mike McDonough will be a the Staging Area early
So watch for his bike and flag
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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Jasper54
Posts: 4391
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 9:32 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of United States Armed Forces Combat Veteran of WWII and the Korean War and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," William R. Fifer. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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Jane E C
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| 12 May 2008 2:26 PM |
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Thank you for attending Will's service and honoring him with the Flag line. It touches my heart that you remember his service to our country. Thank you for the prayers for his family.
Your honor and dedication to the men and women who served this country is amazing.
Thank you,
Jane
a friend of the family and wife of an active duty AF Combat Controller |
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