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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 10 Oct 2008 2:52 PM |
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It is with a sad and heavy heart that I must post Tennessee has lost another Great American Hero, Retired Sgt. Major Texas Richard Getz, 64, of Clarksville, TN. He retired from the United States Army, served in Vietnam, and several other overseas posts over the years. He passed this world this morning, October 10th, 2008.
His son, SSgt Larry Getz was to deploy to the sandbox today, he has been given leave to handle his father's affairs............
VISITATION: Monday, October 13, 2008 from 1600 - 2000 hrs CST
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
STAGING: Monday at the funeral home at 1530 hrs.
FUNERAL/BURIAL: Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 @ 1100 hrs
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
Graveside services will be at the KY Veteran's Cemetery W,
STAGING: Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 @ 0930 at the funeral Home
Please come out and assist us in Honoring this Hero and his family as we escort him on his final journey...........
Proud Blue Star Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter, Status On Alert
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T-Bone
Posts: 2247
Georgia
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| 10 Oct 2008 3:03 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Retired Sgt. Major Texas Richard Getz of Clarksville TN., Vietnam Veteran, and American Hero........Thank you sir, for your service to our Country and our Freedom, and our Thanks to your Son for carrying on the family tradition of Patriotism in Serving our Country in time of need.......May God comfort the hearts of your loved ones during this difficult time.
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Georgia PGR..........Part of It........Proud of It! |
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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 10 Oct 2008 3:38 PM |
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| Thank you SGM Texas Richard Getz, 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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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 10 Oct 2008 3:42 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam veteran, Sgt Major Texas Richard Getz, U.S. Army (ret). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Texas, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace sir. I salute you.
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satyr
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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Oct 2008 6:34 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran SGM (Ret) Richard Getz. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4590
Panama City, Fl.
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| 10 Oct 2008 6:41 PM |
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Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Getz family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in heavenly peace.
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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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eagle_man
Posts: 1556
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 10 Oct 2008 7:02 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended Our Freedom and way of Life. May You Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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Ron Forbes
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
LISTEN FOR THE RUMBLE!!!! |
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 10 Oct 2008 7:53 PM |
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I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Retired US Army Sgt. Major Texas Richard Getz. I 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 Alachem,
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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:21 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SGM Getz. 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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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4477
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:31 PM |
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God Bless Texas Richard Getz, 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 1838
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 10 Oct 2008 10:43 PM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN SGM TEXAS RICHARD GETZ USA (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME TEXAS 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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banditbob
Posts: 632
USA, right now Virginia Beach
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| 11 Oct 2008 6:25 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of SGM (ret) Texas Richard Getz, God Bless. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY |
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Billboy
Posts: 1277
Webster, Fl.
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| 11 Oct 2008 7:02 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of SGM (Ret) Texas Richard Getz, 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Oct 2008 6:10 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SMG. Texas Richard Getz, U.S. Army Retired / Viet Nam Veteran. SMG. Getz, 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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 2276
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 11 Oct 2008 8:20 PM |
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Our condolences to SSgt. Larry Getz and the Getz family on your loss, May the Lord keep His Loving Arms tightly around you during your time of pain and sorrows, to comfort you as only He can.
SGM Texas Richard Getz, Stand Down, Sir, your missions here are complete, Thank You sir for your services to our Great Nation, Fly now, on the wings of the Angels, into the Loving Arms of our Lord, where there will be no pain, No sorrows, where we will one day meet again.......
Standing by in Antioch, TN....
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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mlmsan
Posts: 3112
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Oct 2008 10:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGM (ret) Texas Richard Getz, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SGM (ret) Texas Richard Getz, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. SGM (ret) Texas Richard Getz, 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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harly69g
Posts: 7784
KY State Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:17 PM |
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UPDATE: Itinerary remains the same.
If you need to contact Pam Wynn please call he on her home phone.
Home: 931-645-3011
She is without computer at this time. |
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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
Official KY site.
kypgr.org
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.
Vince Lombardi
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 11:12 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGM Texas Richard Getz. 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:41 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SGM Texas Getz.
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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redtag
Posts: 29
Ride Captain Hendersonville, TN
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:44 AM |
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Sincere thanks to SGM Getz for his service and my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero.
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Dave
USAFA '62, USAF 62-69
O thus be it ever when free-men shall stand
Between their lov'd homes and the war's desolation;
Then conquer we must when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our Trust!"
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mpainter
Posts: 231
Chatsworth, GA
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| 13 Oct 2008 11:14 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SGM (ret) Texas Richard Getz. I am eternally grateful for your military service to this nation. May you rest in peace Sir, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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Sergeant - US Army 1985-1992
D Co, 2nd Bn, 69th Armor Reg, 197th Inf. Bde.
Operation Desert Shield/Storm 1990-1991
Firefighter 1999-2002
Murray Co. Fire Dept.
RIDING IN MEMORY OF....ALL of those who serve, and those who serve no more |
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RDWinters
Posts: 667
Wilson,NC
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| 13 Oct 2008 12:31 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of SGM Texas Richard Getz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you SGM Getz for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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allsthrnlady
Posts: 1377
Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 13 Oct 2008 12:49 PM |
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Deepest condolences to family and friends of Richard Getz. May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this time of your loss.
Thank you, Richard, for your service to our country and the sacrifices made in doing so. You are a true American Hero, whom will never be forgotten. May you forever rest in peace.
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 13 Oct 2008 12:52 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Texas Richard Getz and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly
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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 8:59 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.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.
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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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