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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 4688
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 06 Oct 2008 3:54 PM |
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UPDATE: This Hero has been confirmed.
The family has changed there minds.
First Baptist Church
246 Main St.
Madisonville KY, 42431
We will not be leading procession.
We will send a group ahead to cemetary to stand a flag tunnell.
There will be a few bikes in the proecession behind the family.
Please bring 3x5 flags.
RC: Tom Folsom & Angie Smith
I will not be able to make it myself till sometime after 10:00 AM
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We will need to stage at 9:30 AM CST
Flag Line in place by 9:50 AM CST
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donation to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, PO Box 13483, Tampa FL 33629, 877-337-7693.
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William P. Rudd, 27, of Madisonville, Ky., died Oct. 5 of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire while on a combat patrol in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
For more information, media may contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at (706) 545-3512 and after hours at (706) 545-2218.
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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harly69g
Posts: 7784
KY State Captain
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| 06 Oct 2008 4:04 PM |
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My condolences to the family.
Heaven must have needed another Hero.
SGT William P. Rudd you will be riding on the wings of Angels now.
God Bless you all.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07
harly69g@gmail.com
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kypgr.com
President Board of Directors
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
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sig22
Posts: 3178
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 06 Oct 2008 4:06 PM |
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I send my sincere condelences to the family and friends of SGT William P. Rudd. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed William.....Godspeed..... |
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Bobbie Bilotta
Sig22@patriotguard.org
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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1armymom
Posts: 557
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 06 Oct 2008 4:17 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of SGT William P. Rudd,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
SGT Rudd,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Mothers, Inc., PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:14 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT William P. Rudd. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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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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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:22 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt William P. Rudd. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
William, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. 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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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 06 Oct 2008 6:54 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT William P. Rudd. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, William.
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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 06 Oct 2008 7:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd, U.S. Army Ranger (Airborne) / OIF. Sgt. Rudd, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 06 Oct 2008 8:01 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that William is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SGT William P. Rudd, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland (MOS 09W) - Ft. Jackson
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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 06 Oct 2008 9:01 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SGT Rudd. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 06 Oct 2008 10:29 PM |
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| Thank you SGT William P. Rudd, for Defending this Great Nation, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers & Sisters!! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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Rondawg
Posts: 309
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:38 AM |
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Thank you, SGT William P. Rudd for your service to this Nation. It is because of patriots such as you that I, my family, and the rest of this great Nation are able to lead the lives we do. It is the soldier that gives us freedom, not the politicians. Only two people ever died for our freedoms. One was Jesus Christ and the other was the American Soldier. The least I can do is pay homage and respect to this Hero and his family.
To the family of this American Hero: We as a nation grieve with you in your loss. His adherence to “Duty to God and Country” will not be forgotten. Death is a time to rejoice in the life someone had and the lives they touched on this earth. Life is but a blink of an eye. May the Great Architect take this Hero and his family into his council, protect and heal them.
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You don't have to love war, but you do have to love the Warrior!
The sound of 200 people holding flags -- is deafening.
Rondawg
PGR Member #2799
Madisonville, Republic of Texas
Riding in Honor of:
Wm. Travis Nelson (USN / Korean War) Brother
Ryan L. Nelson (USN / Pentagon on 9/11/01) Son
CW2 Brandon Leggett (7th Calv. Chopper Pilot/ Operation Iraq Freedom) Son-in-law (returning to Iraq in July 2008 with 6/17 calv)
Sgt. Perry Kuykendauhl (Ranger / Omaha Beach) Uncle
Lt. Joel Nelson (101 Airborn / Nam) Cousin
Sgt. Ralph Brisco (USMC / Iwo Jima) Friend
And in HONOR and MEMORY of:
PFC Brett Tribble (Friend), PFC Jeff Shaffer, Staff Sgt. Ed Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, Spc. Carl Eason, Cpt. David M. Fraser, Sgt.Gary S. Johnston (Son of a friend), SSgt. Gary C. Johnston (KIA Viet Nam: Uncle of Sgt. Gary S. Johnston), Pfc Cory Koster, Sgt. Ryan P. Green, Pfc Larry Guyton, Lnc Cpl Bobby Twitty, Sgt. Randell Olguin, CW3 Don Clark, CW2 Chris Humphreys, and ALL past and present who have served for this Country. I am Proud and Honored to do so. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 07 Oct 2008 6:42 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. William Rudd.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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Billboy
Posts: 1277
Webster, Fl.
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| 07 Oct 2008 7:38 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd, US Army, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 505
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County )
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| 07 Oct 2008 8:05 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
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milktoast
Posts: 2483
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 07 Oct 2008 9:16 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT William Rudd. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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acratliff
Posts: 2258
Charleston, SC
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| 07 Oct 2008 9:31 AM |
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| Thank you for your service and sacrifice SGT William Rudd. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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ivetret
Posts: 1843
Shermer, IL
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| 07 Oct 2008 10:04 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of SGT William P. Rudd. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget. |
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 07 Oct 2008 12:34 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. William P. Rudd. Thank you, sir, for your service, dedication, and the sacrifices that you made for us. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Sgt. William P. Rudd who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
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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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ANVIL7
Posts: 212
Flaherty Ky Asst State Ride Captain
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| SGT Rudd, my family and myself thank you for your service - this Nation owes you and your bretheren a debt that can never be repaid. it is with a heavy heart and tear stained face that I offer my condolences to the family, friends and comrades of this warrior. I am standing by In Kentucky to honor this fallen hero. |
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The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldiers who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.....Gen Douglas McArthur
Will "TOP" Arnold
Asst State RC
US Army 1SG Retired 71-96 Cavalry Scout
Life Time Member
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
I ride in Memory of CSM (Ret) Patrick Merrill - a hero - a warrior - an American - a mentor - and most importantly my true friend - you will never be forgotten - SGT Codi Pringle & SSG Jerry Pringle 101st OIF x3 Vet, they are my Daughter/Son-in-law and my HEROS - Stay Focused kids
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Calling Fox
Posts: 867
Emerson, IA
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT William P. Rudd, US Army, Iraq Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGT William P. Rudd's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGT William P. Rudd, 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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"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
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
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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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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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt Rudd, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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