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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:12 PM |
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Tech Sgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr.
US Air Force Korean War Veteran
Legion of Honor Award Recipient from Gov. Riley
The family of Tech Sgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr. has requested the PGR to stand in honor of their Hero at visitation Tuesday, 14 Oct. 2008, at Berryhill Funeral Home, North Parkway Huntsville Alabama, 5pm - 8pm.
Stageing will be at Berryhill Funeral home parking lot @ 4 pm, Tuesday, 14 OCT.
RC: Doug "Springer" Swafford
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Doug "Springer" Swafford
Patriot Guard Riders
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banditbob
Posts: 632
USA, right now Virginia Beach
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:25 PM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tech Sgt.Eugene Gigandet, Sr. 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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigander, Sr., U.S. Air Force / Korean War Veteran. TSgt. Gigandet, 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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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:32 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr. 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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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 13 Oct 2008 2:19 PM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Korea U.S. Air Force veteran, TSgt Eugene Gigandet Sr. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Gigandet, 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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harly69g
Posts: 7784
KY State Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 13 Oct 2008 3:25 PM |
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| UPDATE: Final Itinerary |
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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.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 4477
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 13 Oct 2008 3:34 PM |
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God Bless Eugene Gigandet, Sr., 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!
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 13 Oct 2008 3:46 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet.
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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sneakysnake
Posts: 4590
Panama City, Fl.
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| 13 Oct 2008 3:50 PM |
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| Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Gigandet 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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mlmsan
Posts: 3112
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 13 Oct 2008 4:57 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr., US Air Force, Korea Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr.'s, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr., You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.
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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sig22
Posts: 3178
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 13 Oct 2008 5:21 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eugene Gigandet, Sr. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Eugene.....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"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts.... |
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sandra63
Posts: 565
Huntsville, Al
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| 13 Oct 2008 5:34 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for the family. GOD BLESS YOU. standing by |
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 797
Orange Park, FL
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| 13 Oct 2008 6:09 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom TSgt Gigandet. 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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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 7:05 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAF Korean War Veteran Eugene Gigandet, Sr.. 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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8552
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 9:19 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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eagle_man
Posts: 1556
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 10:18 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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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 13 Oct 2008 10:59 PM |
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| Thank you TSgt. Eugene Gigandet Sr., for Defending this Great Nation in Korea in the USAF, 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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mcneese5
Posts: 407
Turkey,NC
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| 14 Oct 2008 12:16 AM |
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| My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of TSgt Eugene Gigandet Sr. May God give to the peace that only he can supply in this time of loss. TSgt Gigandet, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to this country. It is because of HERO'S like you that me and my family can rest at ease at night. Thank You. I SALUTE YOU. |
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USN 93-96
I Like to Drink,Steal,Swear, and Lie
1. "Drink" from the "everlasting cup" every day.
2. "Steal" a moment to help someone that is in worse shape than you are.
3. "Swear" that you will be a better person today than yesterday.
4. And last, but not least, when you "lie" down at night, thank God. |
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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 Oct 2008 2:45 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr., USAF, Korean War 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, Eugene.
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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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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Roert
Posts: 2806
Erie, PA
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| 14 Oct 2008 5:08 AM |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet, Sr.
Rest in peace Eugene. |
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
PGR #8068 |
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Billboy
Posts: 1277
Webster, Fl.
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| 14 Oct 2008 6:25 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of TSgt. Eugene Gigandet Sr., USAF, Korea 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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TMR
Posts: 2617
Willow Springs IL
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| 14 Oct 2008 7:30 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Gigandet, for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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dougswafford
Posts: 496
N. Alabama Ride Captain, Hazel Green, Alabama
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| 15 Oct 2008 12:20 PM |
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Mission Completed.
Thank-you to all you came to honor this Hero and his family. They were most grateful for our presence.
There were two other visitations going on lastnight and the families of each one walked the flagline to thank us for what we do and stand for. It was our honor to be there.
Thank-you again to everyone who came and to all who were there with us in spirit. |
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Doug "Springer D" Swafford
North Alabama Ride Captain
"Freedom isn't free, it was paid for by a Vet."
"We survive together or not at all."
Riding in memory and honor of Tommy "Tomkatz" Poss, we miss you Brother. |
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acratliff
Posts: 2258
Charleston, SC
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| 15 Oct 2008 4:58 PM |
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| Thank you for your service TSgt Eugene Gigandet Sr. 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 10:22 AM |
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TSGT Gigandet Sr.,
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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