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Subject: Max W Waltrip, 89, Army, WWII Veteran, Decatur, IL, 14, 15 OCT 08

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towman95 User is Offline
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12 Oct 2008 12:01 AM Alert 
Max W Waltrip-89-Army, WWII Vet-Decatur,IL-14, 15 Oct 08

 

 

Max W. Waltrip, 89, of Decatur, died Friday October 10, 2008 in Aspen Ridge Care Centre.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII in the European theater, with the 5th Armored Division, receiving many honors including the Bronze Star.

 

http://obit.moranandgoebel.com/obitdisplay.html?id=590933&listing=Current

 

 

Visitation : October 14th 5:00 PM -8:00 PM

 

Staging : 4:30

 

Location  Moran & Goebel Funeral Home 2801 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL

 

Flag Line at 4:45

 

Funeral Services  October 15th 10 AM

 

Location Moran & Goebel Funeral Home 2801 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL

 

Staging 8:30

 

Flag line  8:45

 

Burial will be 2:30 pm Wednesday in Kickapoo Cemetery, in rural Charleston. A  potential escort.from Decatur TBA

 

 

RC.s   Ken Brumley ASRC kenbrumley@hotmail.com     C-309.825.4810

        Bill Hay SRC   217-549-6495


 

 
gumijagr User is Offline
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Covina, California
12 Oct 2008 12:25 AM Alert 
Thank you Max W. Waltrip, for Defending this Great Nation in the Army in WWII, 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
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
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Online
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
12 Oct 2008 1:04 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN (BRONZE STAR) MAX W. WALTRIP USA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE MAX. ROBERT AND JUANITA
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
SpyderRyder User is Offline
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Orange Park, FL
12 Oct 2008 1:09 AM Alert 
Thank you for my freedom Mr Waltrip. 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.”
Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom!
banditbob User is Offline
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USA, right now Virginia Beach
12 Oct 2008 6:09 AM Alert 
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Max W Waltrip, God Bless.
banditbob
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(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 User is Offline
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Raleigh, NC
12 Oct 2008 6:25 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII veteran U.S. Army veteran, Max W. Waltrip.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Mr. Watrip, 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. 
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"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"
HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
12 Oct 2008 7:08 AM Alert 
God Bless Max W. Waltrip, 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.

Dave
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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12 Oct 2008 8:52 AM Alert 
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," Max W. Waltrip.  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
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.

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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,
mlmsan User is Offline
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
12 Oct 2008 10:23 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Max W Waltrip, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Max W Waltrip's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Max W Waltrip, 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
"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".

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eagle_man User is Offline
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SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
12 Oct 2008 11:28 AM Alert 
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.
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."

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mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
12 Oct 2008 5:11 PM Alert 
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Max W. Waltrip. Rest In Peace Sir.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
12 Oct 2008 5:54 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Max W. Waltrip, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Waltrip, 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.


Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
Annette User is Offline
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Davenport, Ia
12 Oct 2008 11:21 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII Army Veteran Max W. Waltrip.
'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.

Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.


Semper Fi (for you Dad),

Annette 'Patches" Wood

In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
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papajonohio User is Offline
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Swanton, Ohio
13 Oct 2008 6:13 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Max Waltrip.

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
____________________________________________________________________________

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Billboy User is Offline
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Webster, Fl.
13 Oct 2008 10:39 AM Alert 
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Max W. Waltrip, 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 .






































mpainter User is Offline
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Chatsworth, GA
13 Oct 2008 11:00 AM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Max W. Waltrip. 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
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
RDWinters User is Offline
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Wilson,NC
13 Oct 2008 12:09 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Max W. Waltrip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Max 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.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

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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.

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Paris, France
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sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
13 Oct 2008 12:59 PM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Max W. Waltrip and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
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 User is Offline
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Naples, FL

Ride Captain
13 Oct 2008 9:10 PM Alert 
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.
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain

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USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
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SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

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Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




14 Oct 2008 3:05 AM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Max W Waltrip, Army, WWII 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, Max.
 
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

Standing in Spirit....
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.
TMR User is Offline
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Willow Springs IL
14 Oct 2008 7:55 AM Alert 
Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Waltrip, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
acratliff User is Offline
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Charleston, SC
15 Oct 2008 4:50 PM Alert 
Thank you for your service Max Waltrip. May you eternally rest in peace and never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences are with family and friends.
CarlS User is Offline
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Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
15 Oct 2008 6:39 PM Alert 
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Max Waltrip in the passing of your loved one. America has lost a piece of history; another of the Greatest Generation has left us. May God give you comfort, healing, and consolation as you walk this dark road.

Thank you, Sir, for serving our great nation. We owe you and all those who fought in WWII a debt we can never repay. Godspeed and rest in peace.
CarlS
US Army
1966-2000

CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030


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wvhusker User is Offline
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
16 Oct 2008 10:43 AM Alert 
Mr. Waltrip,

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
"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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