Thomas P. Martin, Retired, Veteran, USA - Leavenworth, Kansas - 19 Jul 2017

[PGRguy]

Thomas P. Martin, SGT (Retired) - Persian Gulf, Veteran

USA

Leavenworth, Kansas - 19 Jul 2017

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ABOUT THE MISSION:

The family of SGT Thomas Martin has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders honor their loved one by standing a flag line at Davis Funeral Home and escorting him to his final resting place at Leavenworth National (VA) Cemetery.

SGT Martin enlisted in the Army in 1976 and retired after 17 years of active service to our nation. SGT Martin earned the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Meritorious Service Metal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/Numeral 2, National Defense Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 19 Jul 2017

Primary Staging Time: 1130 Hrs

Davis Funeral Home
531 Shawnee Street
Leavenworth, Kansas - 66048

Ride Captain:

Ron Wurtele
(913) 683-4652
rwurtele@kc.rr.com

Special Instructions:

Flag line will be from 1130 - 1230 during visitation prior to the service at 1230. Escort to Leavenworth National (VA) Cemetery will take place following the service.

Flags & Water:

Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Betty Wright
Position: Ride Captain

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[Military Sniper]

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army (Ret), Gulf War Veteran, Sergeant Thomas P. Martin. We thank you for your service to a grateful nation, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. May you rest in peace for your mission is now complete. I salute you.

http://www.beforeyougo.us

[GrampyBob]

A Grateful Nation Thanks You for your service and sacrifices you have made to preserve our Country's Freedom.

The long nights, lonely days, times of fear, often going unnoticed by those who enjoy the freedom given to us by those who serve.

I stand in spirit with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as they Honor this Warrior. Stand Down and rest in eternal peace, your mission is complete.

Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly.
Leave the rest to God. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal. God Bless!

Bob”GrampyBob”Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl 59-62
Retired Lt. LEO.
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo

Riding in Honor of my Son:
Mark D. Griffith U.S. Navy Veteran

Riding in Memory of my Uncles:
Mural Griffith U.S. Navy WW II
Orville Griffith U.S. Army WW II
Sterling Griffith U.S. Army WWII

[mailman]

Rest In Peace Veteran.

[Bantam]

My Family and I send our condolences to the Family and friends of a True American Hero. You will be in our thoughts and Prayers over the coming days. Your Hero’s Service and Sacrifice to our Country can never be forgotten.
Harry “Bantam” Trawick
SW Ga RC

A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: "The United States of America" for any amount, up to and including my life".

[Hotwheel]

It is with great sadness that I learned of the loss of this hero. We mourn
with their family and friends. Though we mourn, we stand tall to honor them.
This hero's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We ask that this hero
rest in eternal peace.
Hero, you can stand down. We have the watch.


MIA/POW's you are not forgotten.


"Hotwheel," Cisco, Texas


In memory of :
SGT. Ralph D. Woods Jr. USA Korea
Crew Chief Eddy J. Pearman USAAC/USAF Korea
Radio Operator Duane Duncan USMC Vietnam

[jgjackson]

My wife and I offer our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of an American hero. We pray that God gives you peace and strength to carry on in this difficult time. We are proud to honor the service this hero unselfishly gave for our great nation.


Please know that the prayers of so many people are with you and your family. I hope that you can find some solace in knowing that your loss is shared so deeply.


Jim Jackson
Arkansas Ride Captain


Riding in memory of:
My father Paul Jackson, US Army WWII
My grandfather Howard Jackson, US Army WWI
My grandfather Neill Garrett, US Army WWI

[jim1948]

Thank You my Brother in Arms for your service to our nation. May you, thru the mercy of God, rest in Peace.

[kbell]

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt(Ret) Thomas P Martin. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Thomas for your service.

[lakeland_lobo]

I realize there are no words to console you for this terrible loss, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

[jaegers]

My wife and I send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of this veteran.
Know that you are in our prayers and in the Lords hands.
Thank You for your loved ones service to our great nation.

[useless]

My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, you will not be forgotten.

[SurfaceWarrior]

It is with heavy heart that I offer sincere condolences to the family of yet another American Hero.

May the memories of your Hero carry you through the days and years to come.

Rest in Peace My Brother…

And as we of the United States Navy would say… Fair Winds and Following Seas, we now have the Watch…

[Harley Harrold]

I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this HERO who will not be forgotten. Rest in peace forever free.

[fiddler892]

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero, a grateful nation mourns your loss. Find peace, strength and comfort in the knowledge that your fallen hero gave unselfishly of themselves in order to keep us all free and safe. Your brave warrior will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your loved one with all of us, their sense of duty and honor will live on for generations to come. God Bless you our Hero for a job well done.Stand down and rest in peace.




As I sit in Heaven, and watch you every day,
I try to let you know with signs, I never went away.
I hear you when you're laughing, and watch you while you sleep,
I even place my arms around you, to calm you as you weep.
I see you wish the days away, begging to have me home,
So I try to send you signs, so you know you are not alone.
Don't feel guilty that you have life, that was denied to me,
Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.
So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free,
Then I know with every breath you take, you'll be taking one for me.

[don sloat]

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,
for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
~Author Unknown

With deepest sympathy for your loss, and gratitude for his service to our country.

Don and Cecilia Sloat

[hdu]

My wife and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of our departed Hero. We are grateful to this Veteran and this family, for all of the sacrifices that were made to protect us, and preserve our freedoms. May your faith and your fond memories be your guiding light in this time of sorrow.

I stand....
In memory of my PGR Brother - Mark Schroeder - March 28, 2016
In honor of my active duty son - Ben Hirsch - U.S. Navy
In appreciation of all who earned my freedom.

Jeff Hirsch