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sawdustar 
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Conway, AR
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| 06 Jun 2009 8:29 PM |
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| Pvt. William Long....I hold you in high honors for defending my homeland and freedoms. May you rest in peace and I will pray God's comfort, peace, and strength to your family and friends. |
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Praying to keep our country free,
U.S.A.F '76 - ''81
Iranian Hostage Attempt
Disaster Relief Cairo, Egypt
Disaster Relief Naples, IT
In Memory of all my family who have fought and died for this country
PGR # 173509
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HDCraig
Posts: 534
Upland, CA
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| 06 Jun 2009 11:42 PM |
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| I am sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT. William Long. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a hero. Thank you for your service to this great Nation of ours. You will not be forgotten. You stood for us, now it is time for us to stand for you. |
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Craig "HDCraig" Breskin
Upland, CA
Army NG Veteran
3rd Battalion 144th Field Artillery(Loud & Proud)
Proud Patriot Guard Member!!!
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Riding In Honor of:
Philip J Breskin (USN/Korean War) Father
Dave Edney (USA/Vietnam War) Friend
Riding in Memory of:
Norman Breskin (USN/WWII) MIA/Uncle My namesake
Herman Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle
Jack Borkin (USA/WWII) Uncle |
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Easy.
Posts: 4079
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Jun 2009 12:42 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family of PVT. William Long, 23, USA, Little Rock, AR.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 07 Jun 2009 7:21 AM |
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PVT Long,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely 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 Epperly
Ashland, Kentucky
Sr. KY Ride Captains
Kentucky BoD
SSG, US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
Riding in Memory of:
E.S. Epperly (1/06 – 7/92)
SPM1C, United States Navy
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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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MikeysDad
Posts: 20
Harrah, Oklahoma
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| 07 Jun 2009 8:12 AM |
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| Myself and my Family offer our most sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Pvt. William Long. We appreciate the services and sacrifice of this fine young man to ensure that we can all enjoy the freedoms we enjoy everyday. RIP young Warrior, you will never be forgotten. |
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Riding/Driving in Honor of US Army Cpl. Michael "Eyre" Thompson KIA-9-18-2008 Tallil, Iraq. God Bless the Crew of Red River 44, those who lost their lives, and those left behind |
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shelley0221
Posts: 39
Gentry, Arkansas
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| 07 Jun 2009 8:45 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of PVT William Long. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May your memories of this wonderful young man sustain you through this terrible time. |
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Mother of SPC Dustin Lee Bostic, Baumholder, Germany -- OIF 2008-2009 (US Army)
Daughter of Joseph, Sr. - Vietnam Vet 67'-68' (USAF Ret.)
Grand Daughter of WWII Vet Morris C. Mertz (USN Seabee - deceased)
Niece of Radioman Thomas Hensley, Merchant Marine (KIA 1942 WWII) |
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aoop
Posts: 3276
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 07 Jun 2009 9:56 AM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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waroadstar
Posts: 115
Atkins,Ark. Ride Captain West Central Arkansas ( Russellville Area )
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| 07 Jun 2009 5:52 PM |
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PVT. William Long, I am forever thankful to you for your willingness to sacrifice to protect our freedom. I am deeply saddened by our lose of such an fine American. Thank you for standing up for what you believe in.
To the Long family and friends, We are forever greatful to you, that you raised such a fine young man.
We share your grief, as brothers and sisters, of this great country and for all who stand to protect it. I know that words cannot change things, but please find comfort in knowing that so many people have been touched by your loss. We are so proud of Andy. He is an American Hero.
It will be an honor and privilege to stand in Honor of Andy on Monday.
Scot Peterson
Atkins, Ar.
AR RC PGR
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attilamagyar
Posts: 14
Ozarks
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| 07 Jun 2009 6:30 PM |
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| I pray for the comfort of Williams loving family. I will be riding down in the morning from Chimes. |
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Praise Be to God! |
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 07 Jun 2009 8:23 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Pvt. William Long and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
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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FlyingTigress
Posts: 16
Tacoma, WA
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| 08 Jun 2009 1:58 PM |
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Pvt. Long
At ease, Private. You've done your duty well, and you earned our respect the moment that you raised your hand and stepped forward to defend freedom.
To Pvt. Long's family. May G_d blesss and keep you, and know that we love you.
Daylight
Ride Captain
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"Daylight"
West Central District Captain
Washington State Patriot Guard Riders
IBA, GWRRA, GWTA, SCRC, WoW
Riding in honor of my father: K.G. Lindell, COL, USAF, USMA Jan 43, CO 28th FS, 3FG Chinese-American Composite Wing, 14th AAF, SS, LM, DFC, PH, AM(2), PUC, AFCM, ADSM, ACM, APSM (3), WW2VM, NDSM (2), AFLSA (6), Order of the Resplendent Banner (2) RoC Taiwan, Head: Astronaut and Training Program, Project Mercury -- on eternal flight patrol: USMA Post Cemetery; my uncle, A.M. Lindell, COL USMC (Ret'd): Iwo, Okinawa; and my uncle G.H. Lindell, CPT, USN (Decd)
...and, for my now grown-up Boo-boo Bear, USMC 'boot' Ryan A. L. |
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mholiver
Posts: 740
Metairie, Louisiana
suburb of
Ole Nawlins'
New Orleans
Ride Captain
Louisiana
HOTH Coordinator
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| 08 Jun 2009 2:17 PM |
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It breaks my heart to learn of the passing of PVT William Long, a soldier in the United States Army. May family and I offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of William.
Thank you PVT Long for your dedication and service to our great Nation and your willingness to fight for our and the world's freedom.
We salute you and will never forget you.
Stand down, soldier. We now have the watch.
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"Mike" Oliver
USN P-3 Airdale 1980-86
Riding in memory of my Dad and Hero, Herb Oliver
Army Medic, Pacific Theater, WWII
and in memory of Mike Bares & Tommy Tomkatz Poss
'04 Yamaha FJR 1300 "Isabella"
I'm so reminded of James Michener's quote
from his book, and later from the movie,
"The Bridges at Toko-Ri":
"Where do we find these men?"
Louisiana Red, White, & Blue Book Coordinator
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nascar_momma
Posts: 1
Conway
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| 08 Jun 2009 8:24 PM |
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Thank you, PGR, for assisting this family and escorting this Hero to his final resting place.
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Camel
Posts: 1697
Beebe,AR
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| 08 Jun 2009 9:05 PM |
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MISSION COMPLETE
PVT. WILLIAM “ANDY “ LONG
UNITED STATES ARMY
Today approx. 120 riders and a large number of cagers were on hand to pay their respects to Andy and witness the Honors rendered to him. The flag line was splendid at the entrance to the church and again at the committal ceremony, where Andy will finally rest among heroes in his place of honor.
The list of those who should be thanked for their efforts in support of this mission is quite long and my apologies if I fail to list them all here, but I should mention these:
Jacksonville Police Dept.
North Little Rock Police Dept.
Conway Police Dept.
Arkansas State Police
North Little Rock Fire Department
Arkansas Army National Guard Casualty Assistance Office and Funeral Honors Team
Staff of Griffin Leggitt Funeral Home
Staff of Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
“Big Walt” Mission Support (flags and cold water)
Chaplain Miller, Arkansas Army National Guard
All the wonderful folks that provided hospitality following the mission
To all who traveled from near and far, to all those members of so many organizations who were represented here today, to all who held a flag and rode in honor of Andy, please know that your presence was very deeply appreciated by the family and loved ones of their soldier.
To the one we honor on this day, Private William Andrew “Andy” Long, Rest in Peace in your place among our heroes.
To the Long family, we all humbly extend our sincere gratitude to you for the honor of being present for his service.
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Mark "CAMEL" Taylor
Arkansas State Captain
"Silent Service"
MM1/SS/Nuke
USN '83-'89
Remembering all who serve the cause of Freedom
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 09 Jun 2009 7:17 AM |
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| To the Family of Pvt. William Long, you will remain in our thought and prayer during the many difficult days ahead of you. God bless you and give you strength. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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in2sef
Posts: 67
Covina, Ca
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| 09 Jun 2009 12:39 PM |
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I had the privilege of riding on the mission for a fallen Arkansan who was laid to rest in Southern California, 1SGT Blue C. Rowe. On the way to work today I was reflecting on the large turn out for this fine soldier by the family, the Army and the PGR. On the radio, I heard an interview with Pvt Long's father who was describing the fateful events around his son's death and the services yesterday. He made note of the very large Patriot Guard Riders attendance and that how grateful he was that people cared for and valued his son's service. I have to think that these two fine soldiers are in a much better place, talkin Razorback football. Thank you Arkansas PGR for show of support, it is appreciated by those of us too far away to take part.
Scott Wiles, Covina CA
Riding in memory of HN Daniel "Doc" Noble, end of watch 24 July, 2007 Dilaya Province, Iraq.
http://pjentoft.com/Daniel-Noble-memorial.html
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GoldwaterRep
Posts: 379
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| 11 Jun 2009 12:05 AM |
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I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of PVT William Long. Your loved one has left this world a better place through his service to our country. God Bless and comfort you in this trying time.
Thank you, PVT Long, for your service to our country. You will forever be remembered as an American Hero.
Respectfully,
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banshee
Posts: 4
tulsa,ok
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| 14 Jun 2009 1:05 AM |
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I had the honor of escorting this soldier to his resting place beside others like him. He gave his life on American soil. Proof that the fight is still in our back yards and our boys are always in harms way. To the father I say,"Semper Fi brother". To the family I say, "My family grieves for the loss of your son and our protector". To the men in uniform I say, "Thank you for your service for my family".
Greg "Banshee" Johnson
USMC CPL 1983-1987
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