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Wags  Posts: 0
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| 12 May 2008 9:08 PM |
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Updated 13 May 08 at 2145 EDT by Cagerbob
The family of Michael MacDonald has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their Hero at funeral services for him in Crystal River, Fl. This will be a three phase mission, with Visitation Wednesday, 14 May. Services Thursday, 15 May, and Interment Friday, 16 May 2008. Michael served three years in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He was a P.F.C.
Michael was born in N.Y. He lived several years in Altoona, Pa. Before moving to Florida 3 years ago.
The Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at:
Stricklands Funeral Home
1901 SE Hwy 19
Cyrstal River, Fl.
We will stage at the funeral home.
Wednesday Visitation:
Staging Begins: 4:15 PM
Brief: 5:10 PM
Set Flag Line: 5:30 PM
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday Services:
Staging Begins: 07:45 AM
Brief: 08:45 AM
Set Flag Line: 09:00 AM
Services: 10:00 AM
Interment will be Friday at: Florida National Cemetery
6502 102nd Ave,
Bushnell, Fl. 3513
There will be a procession from the funeral home to Florida National Cemetery on Friday.
Strickland's Funeral Home; Friday
Procession Staging at 12:30 PM
Procession Departs: 1:30 PM
Staging at Florida National Cemetery Friday. Due to the procession requested by the family an additional Ride Captain will be at Bushnell, for those going straight there.
Bushnell Friday:
Staging Begins: 1:30 PM
Brief: 2:15 PM
Set Flag LIne: TBA at Bushnell
Service: 2:30 PM
Ride Captain for all three phases of this mission will be:
Dave "Greek/Sparta" Koutroubas
Cell 352 615-4898
Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain:
Wayne "Wayne18" Howell
386 659-2419
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The family of Michael MacDonald has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their Hero at funeral services for him in Crystal River, Fl. This will be a three phase mission, with Visitation Wednesday, 14 May. Services Thursday, 15 May, and Interment Friday, 16 May 2008. Michael served three years in the U.S. Army and is a Viet Nam Veteran. He was a P.F.C.
Michael was born in N.Y. He lived several years in Altoona, Pa. Before moving to Florida 3 years ago.
The Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at:
Stricklands Funeral Home
1901 SE Hwy 19
Cyrstal River, Fl.
We will stage at the funeral home.
Wednesday Visitation:
Staging Begins: 4:15 PM
Brief: 5:10 PM
Set Flag Line: 5:30 PM
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday Services:
Staging Begins: 07:45 AM
Brief: 08:45 AM
Set Flag Line: 09:00 AM
Services: 10:00 AM
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Interment will be Friday at: Florida National Cemetery
6502 102nd Ave,
Bushnell, Fl. 3513
Staging: TBA
Times: TBA
Ride Captain for all three phases of this mission will be:
Dave "Greek/Sparta" Koutroubas
Cell 352 615-4898
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skydiverd3716  Posts: 27 La Vergne Tn

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| 12 May 2008 9:32 PM |
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Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends for this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace your mission is now over.
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From Sgt Simpson
"Fallen Soldiers Memorial Bike" http://fallensoldiersmemorialbike.com In Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom"
" YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN "
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Jasper54  Posts: 5889 Columbus, Ohio

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| 12 May 2008 9:45 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army, Viet Nam Veteran, Michael MacDonald. 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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Riding in honor of: Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France. Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France. Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 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
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690MedCo  Posts: 4048 Huntington Beach, CA

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| 12 May 2008 10:48 PM |
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| Thank you Michael MacDonald 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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mlmsan  Posts: 2340 Loganville, Georgia 30052

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| 12 May 2008 10:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael MacDonald, US Army,Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Michael MacDonald's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Michael MacDonald, 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.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team 770-500-6895
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 Cell 770-500-6895
GEORGIA PGR Part of It Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Pepper_guy  Posts: 5196 Lacey, WA

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| 12 May 2008 10:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Michael MacDonald, U.S. Army / Viet Nam Veteran. PFC. MacDonald, 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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Moe L  Posts: 49 Homosassa Springs, FL

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| 12 May 2008 11:46 PM |
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Whisper Mike (Michael MacDonad) was my best friend, I will miss him. We rode many miles together. He was a great guy, would give you the shirt off his back. Moe L |
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82ndairborne195760  Posts: 185 Bremen, GA

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| 13 May 2008 12:05 AM |
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Thank you Michael MacDonald for your service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this brave Viet Nam veteran. May you rest in peace Soldier and that we never forget your service nor that of your family.
Robert F. Smith Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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adccop  Posts: 2747 Tonopah, Arizona
Arizona Asst State Captain Northern Region

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| 13 May 2008 12:25 AM |
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To the family and friends of Michael MacDonald I offer my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Michael, 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.
Have Flag Will Travel! |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN  Posts: 1427 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 May 2008 12:46 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN MICHAEL MACDONALD USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME MICHAEL 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 PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS |
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wvhusker  Posts: 4542 Ashland, KY NE KY R/C

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| 13 May 2008 1:40 AM |
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Mr. McDonald,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker Tom & Kelly Ashland, KY NE KY R/C US Army, 1988 - 1998 Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina) My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Pinger  Posts: 2143 Lisbon, NY

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| 13 May 2008 2:00 AM |
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Thank you Michael, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ................ I Salute You
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald, US Army Viet Nam Veteran .......... and 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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VTXRIDER55  Posts: 1287 Warner Robins, GA

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| 13 May 2008 5:00 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the MacDonald family and friends in the loss of Michael. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Michael served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |

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JR & Patti Bedford Psalms 37:5
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Wayne18  Posts: 571 Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain

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| 13 May 2008 5:03 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Army / Viet Nam Veteran Michael MacDonald. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. |
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Wayne Howell USMC 57-64 66-68 ALR Post 293 Florida Retreads North Central Area Rep |
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sneakysnake  Posts: 4121 Panama City, Fl.

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| 13 May 2008 5:10 AM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Michael McDonald. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide you with the comfort that only he can during this difficult time. |
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James Davis Dixie Region Captain AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN Proud Patriot Guard Rider It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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CarlS  Posts: 2561 Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL

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| 13 May 2008 5:12 AM |
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My heartfelt sympathy to the family and fiends of Michael in the loss of your hero. May God give you comfort, consolation, and strenght as you walk this dark road.
To Michael, thank you for serving our great nation. Godspeed and rest in peace. |
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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 CW2 Justin S Swofford |
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vander177  Posts: 2940 Vandergrift, PA

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| 13 May 2008 6:01 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army VietNam Veteran Michael MacDonald. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA GWRRA member - PA Chapter U DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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Billboy  Posts: 613 Webster, Fl.

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| 13 May 2008 6:13 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of, US Army, Viet Nam veteran, Michael MacDonald,May you rest in Peace and may God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy) US Army, Veteran PGR Ride Captain, Mentor Webster, Fl. |
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Florida Shamrock  Posts: 292 West Central Florida

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| 13 May 2008 6:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald. You will be missed “Brother”. Stand down your tour is done.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Irish Blessing
Vietnam 67-68
Riding for POW/MIA’s “You Are Not Forgotten”
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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Lucky1951  Posts: 556 EUSTIS , FLORIDA
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| 13 May 2008 6:37 AM |
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| Condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Michael Mac Donald . Welcome home Mike , thank you for your service . Rest in Peace , forever . |
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Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th |
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mr_stainglass  Posts: 429 Newport News Virginia

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| 13 May 2008 6:38 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald. Thank you Michael for your service to our nation and the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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aoop  Posts: 2465 Vidor, Orange County, TX

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| 13 May 2008 7:19 AM |
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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 Iraq?" 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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Uffda  Posts: 9824 Wonder Lake, IL Forum Moderator

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| 13 May 2008 7:22 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael MacDonald, Army, 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, Michael.
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.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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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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satyr  Posts: 3677 Raleigh, NC

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| 13 May 2008 7:50 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran Michael MacDonald. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Michael. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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satyr
Steve 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 heros never dies.
Moina Micheals - 1918 "We Shall Keep the Faith" Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" |
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howerter1  Posts: 736 Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media

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| 13 May 2008 7:52 AM |
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| My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and community of Michael MacDonald. |
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Max US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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