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harly69g 
Posts: 7784
KY State Captain
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| 11 Oct 2008 11:13 AM |
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The family (son) of Willis "Red" Mann has asked the PGR to provide a
flag line and escort for this WW II hero.
WILLIS MANN "Red" Portage, Indiana Formerly Glen Park, Indiana Willis
"Red" Mann, age 89, passed away October 9, 2008. He was born in
Clinton, IN. He was a past president, manager, coach & umpire at
Junedale Little League in Glen Park.
Mr. Mann a WWII US Army veteran, serving with the 8th Infantry in Germany
and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He is survived by two sons: Doug (Barbara) Mann and Mark
(Denise) Mann of Hobart.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 13,
2008 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart.
Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit
with the family on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart).
Staging at Burns Funeral Home 9:00am - 10/13/08
Briefing at 9:30am followed by flag line
Dale Ready - pcdoc@urhere.net
Asst' Senior Ride Captain
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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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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 11 Oct 2008 11:18 AM |
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| Thank you Willis Mann, for Defending this Great Nation in WWII in the Army, 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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WildBillPurdue
Posts: 115
SRC - NW Indiana
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| 11 Oct 2008 11:25 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go to the family of this Vet! May they know how much his service meant to this country's freedom!! Rest in peace. |
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USAF Dad
USAF 81-92
"Da Norte!"
North West Indiana Region
wildbillpurdue@comcast.net
(765) 418-2870
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PCDOC
Posts: 32
Francesville, Indiana
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| 11 Oct 2008 11:25 AM |
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| I would like to convey my deepest heart felt condolences to your family and friends on there lost. You will not be far from my thoughts and prayers in the days that lay ahead. May God keep his arms around all those who grieve. Peace be with you all.
Dale Ready Asst'Senior Ride Captain
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banditbob
Posts: 632
USA, right now Virginia Beach
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| 11 Oct 2008 4:42 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Willis Mann, 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.
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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 11 Oct 2008 5:45 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Army veteran, Willis Mann. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Mann, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 11 Oct 2008 5:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Willis "Red" Mann, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Mann, 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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Junius Henry
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eagle_man
Posts: 1556
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 11 Oct 2008 7:05 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 12 Oct 2008 12:59 AM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Mann. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN 
Posts: 1839
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 12 Oct 2008 1:52 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN (BRONZE STAR) WILLIS MANN USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE WILLIS. 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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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4477
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:24 AM |
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God Bless Willis Mann, 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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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 8:54 AM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army, WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Willis Man. 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
Columbus, Ohio
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 3112
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 12 Oct 2008 10:21 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Willis Mann, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Willis Mann's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Willis Mann, 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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Oct 2008 5:26 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Willis Mann. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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dfrederick
Posts: 12
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:30 PM |
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| As one of the co-captains for this mission to show respect and honor to this warrior I say "remember what was in this mans life and not what is now at the end of his time with us". My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Know that men like this man will not be forgotten for what they did for me and mine so many years ago. Dan "sunshine" Frederick RC |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 11:06 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Willis Mann. 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 6:29 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Willis Mann.
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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| 13 Oct 2008 10:53 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Willis Mann, US Army, WWII Veteran, 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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mpainter
Posts: 231
Chatsworth, GA
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| 13 Oct 2008 11:09 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Willis "Red" Mann. 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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Mark Painter
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 12:24 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Willis Mann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Willis for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you helped shape a nation and a 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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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 13 Oct 2008 12:54 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Willis Mann 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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WildBillPurdue
Posts: 115
SRC - NW Indiana
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| 14 Oct 2008 7:03 AM |
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| To the family of "Red." Thank you for letting us honor him! |
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USAF Dad
USAF 81-92
"Da Norte!"
North West Indiana Region
wildbillpurdue@comcast.net
(765) 418-2870
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acratliff
Posts: 2258
Charleston, SC
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| 15 Oct 2008 4:52 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Willis Mann. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 4998
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 16 Oct 2008 11:07 AM |
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Mr. Mann,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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
Sr. Kentucky R/C
SSG, 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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