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Sandy9999 
Posts: 376
Westminster, MD
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:32 PM |
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The family of PFC Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer has invited the Patriot Guard Riders
to Show Honor, Respect and Gratitude for his service to this Great Nation. He passed
away at his home Friday 10 Oct 08, where he and his wife Doris, of 62 years resided.
Everett was at Normandy the day after D-Day and served in the battle in Rhineland,
Germany, 1941, serving 3yrs. 4 mo. He received the American Defense Ribbon,
American Campaign Medal, European - African Middle East Ribbon, Good Conduct
Medal, Bronze Battle Star, and the WWII Victory Medal.
Mr. Balmer was a motor cyclist and combat infantryman with the 123rd Field Art.
Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at Bewley Funeral Home - 103 SW 3rd St.,
Aledo, Il.
At the conclusion of the Funeral Service, we will escort Everett to his final resting place
in Aledo Cemetery, 612 SE 5th Ave.
Visitation: Monday, 13 Oct 2008 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Staging: 3:00 - 3:30 pm - VFW Post 1571 - 106 SW 3rd Ave. Aledo, Il. parking lot
PRB: 3:45 pm. Walk 1 block to the Bewley Funeral Home - 103 SW 3rd St. Aledo, Il.
to establish flag line.
Funeral: Tuesday, 14 Oct 2008 Bewley Funeral Home, Aledo 1:00 pm
Staging: 11:00 - 11:45 am at the VFW parking lot
Immediately proceed to funeral home to establish flag line by 12:00
RC: Ron & Lisa Watson mercercopgr@yahoo.com (309) 625-0150 cell: (309) 582-7430
Flag Support: TBA
Terry Hicks
Senior Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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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 6:39 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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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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eagle_man
Posts: 1556
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:41 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
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 6:52 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Everett Leroy Balmer. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Mr. Balmer, 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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Chambeaux
Posts: 78
Wauconda, Illinois
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:44 PM |
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| My deepest sympathies to the family of this true American hero. |
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Respect and recognize those that protect us. Our freedom comes at a high price. |
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Annette
Posts: 430
Davenport, Ia
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:47 PM |
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| With the most grateful heart I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC WWII Veteran Everett 'Tex' Leroy Balmer. |
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'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
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4477
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:51 PM |
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God Bless Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 12 Oct 2008 7:53 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII U.S. Army veteran, Everett Leroy "Tex" Balmer. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Balmer, 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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Tailgunner67
Posts: 88
Aledo, Illinois
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| 12 Oct 2008 8:10 PM |
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To Doris;
I pray the good Lord looks down upon you, places his hand over you and allows you to get through these difficult times, as we mourn the loss of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, US Army WWII Veteran.
As I sat there at your home talking to you, I could not help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and respect for Everett's accomplishments in life.
Everett's generation set the pace for many generations to come, hearing about some of the battles that he was in and what he had accompolished in the military is truly amazing. Knowing that he went through an incrediable journey in the battle of Rhineland is in itself an amazing act of Heroism.
The video that we sat and watched, as we all shared hugs and tears, again is a true tribute to what Everett meant to everyone, and yes, he was an incrediable fisherman.
To Jim, Judy, Janet, John, Jeanne;
I also offer my deepest condolences and heartfealt prayers during this rough and difficult time that you face.
Just know that Lisa and myself are always available to any of you, when ever you need to talk or just need some comforting.
As I mentioned Sunday night, each tear that you shed is a beautiful memory of Everett.
We will cry and we will mourn with you as you try and get through these rough times.
The good Lord was looking for an Angel to guard heavens gates, and he found that within Everett, I guarantee that he looking down upon us right now and smiling at each and everyone of you.
It will be an Honor, as one of your Ride Captains to escort Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer to his final duty station.
**Below are a few photo's of Everett that we would like to share with everyone.**
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Ron "Tailgunner" Watson
Ride Captain for Mercer/Henderson Co., Il.
Member of the POSSE
Proud Marine Corps Veteran 1985 - 1993
0811 / 2111
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 9:30 PM |
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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 WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer. 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 9:31 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, US Army, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 12 Oct 2008 11:20 PM |
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| Thank you Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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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WWII Daughter & then some
Posts: 46
Aledo, Il.
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| 13 Oct 2008 5:11 AM |
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My heart lays heavy in your time of pain. Please know my thoughts are with each and every one of you and I am a phone call away.
For his courage and duty, I am respectfully honored to stand for Mr. Balmer.
Time is too slow for those who wait,
Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who rejoice,
But, for those who love –
Time is eternity.
photo: PFC WWII Veteran Everett "Tex" Balmer |
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~Lisa "WWII Daughter" Watson
Ride Captain in Mercer County, Il.
Honored Posse' Member
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
~* Riding in memory of my father WWII Army Veteran Europe - H.R. Lilly 1923 - 1983.*~ |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:05 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Everett Balmer.
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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Go Army
Posts: 305
Rolling Meadows, Ill.
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:11 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our prayers and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Everett.
My personal feelings are found in the poem below.
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Bob Smith
Sgt. Army 63-69
VietNam Vet
"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music;
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
Walt Whitman-Drum Taps
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banditbob
Posts: 632
USA, right now Virginia Beach
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:33 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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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| 13 Oct 2008 10:29 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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 10:55 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer. 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 12:01 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Everett Leroy Balmer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Everett 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 1:02 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer 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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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 13 Oct 2008 5:53 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Balmer. 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 9:11 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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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 Oct 2008 2:59 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Everett "Tex" Leroy Balmer, 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, Everett.
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...
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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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TMR
Posts: 2617
Willow Springs IL
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| 14 Oct 2008 7:55 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Balmer, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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