American Heroes, Portland, Oregon - 20 Apr 2018

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Honor Mission

American Heroes
Portland, Oregon - 20 Apr 2018

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ABOUT THE MISSION:

Francis M. Garmire, 99, US Army Air Corps (WWII)

We have been invited to stand for Francis M Garmire, age 99. Francis served in the Army Air Corps from 26 September 1940 to 4 September 1945 as a utility repairman leaving the United States on 4 June 1942 and landing in Africa. He fought at the Battle for Tunisia. He then moved north thru Sicily and on into Europe before returning to the United States on 9 April 1945. During his honorable service he earned the rank of Private First Class and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Army Lapel Button. Francis is the father-in-law of Gary Dewayne McClanahan who is sharing this service today. Please join us as we pay our respects and honor his service to our nation.

Gary Dewayne McClanahan, 77, US Navy

We have been invited to stand for Gary Dewayne McClanahan, age 77. Gary served in the US Navy from 15 November 1959 to 27 September 1961 and was honorably discharged at the Rate of Fireman. He served on the USS Lenawee (APA-195). Gary is the son-in-law of Francis M. Garmire who is sharing this service today. Please join us as we pay our respects and honor his service to our nation.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 20 Apr 2018
Primary Staging Time: 8:30 A.M.

Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd
Portland, Oregon - 97086

Ride Captain:

Marty Jouett
martyjouett@yahoo.com

Special Instructions:

Meet up top at the Rostrum by the flagpole. Please enter the cemetery through Gate 2 - across from Lincoln Memorial.

Briefing: 8:50 am
KSU: 9:00 am
Flag line Set: 9:15 am
Service Begins: 9:30 am

There will be an RHG if needed

Flags & Water:

Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: John Hanan II
Position: State Captain

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[JoeLouis]

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen Heroes. May the memories of your loved ones provide you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Thank you for your service Patriots. Rest in Peace.

[SurfaceWarrior]

It is with heavy heart that I offer sincere condolences to the family of an 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…

[Military Sniper]

Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace.

[mailman]

Rest In Peace Veterans.

[Hotwheel]

A hero has fallen. It is time for us to mourn their passing, secure in the
knowledge that their service and sacrifice shall not be forgotten. We mourn
with their family and friends, knowing that they will find peace in the arms
of the Lord.
Hero, your watch is done, you can stand down now. We now have the watch.


POW-MIA'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

[lakeland_lobo]

They were not just soldiers: they were someone’s parents.
They were not just soldiers: they were someone’s friends.
They were not just soldiers: they were our soldiers.
They were not just soldiers: they were someone’s children.
They were not just soldiers: they were someone’s love.
My wife and I offer our sincere thanks and prayers for these true American heroes. Their service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. Their valor did not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful for their service to our country. May they never be forgotten, and may God grant them eternal peace.

[srdoll]

RIP, Warriors.

[fiddler892]

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of these American Heroes, 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 Heroes 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.

[kbell]

GOD bless our Hero, Francis Garmire. Thank you for your service to our great Nation. May you rest in honored peace.

[Harley Harrold]

Ride safe, I will be there in spirit, Godspeed.