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towman95 
Posts: 2498
Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 05 Jul 2009 12:01 PM |
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USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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bkrbill
Posts: 993
Sherrills Ford, NC
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| 06 Jul 2009 4:15 PM |
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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Capt. George-Bryan Houghton. Know that he is a True American Hero and as such will be remembered.
Thank you Capt. Houghton for your service to this nation. We mourn your sacrifice along side your family. Just as you stood for us, so shall we stand for you.
God Bless and God Speed.
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC Ride Captain
NC State Captain - Oct 07 - Oct 08 - retired
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Sgt Andrew J. Smith
Army SPC Joe D. W. Cook and
Father-in-law of Chad Barber - U.S. Coast Guard
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 06 Jul 2009 4:31 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Cpt. George-Bryan Houghton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Cpt Houghton for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the 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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SClaus
Posts: 421
Snellville, Georgia
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| 07 Jul 2009 7:03 AM |
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| It is with the utmost respect that I offer my condolences to the family of a true American Hero. George, may you rest in the knowledge that your duty was well done and you have the gratitude of an entire nation for your sacrifice and your service. I know that you will now be in the company of your fellow veterans who have gone before you and who will welcome you at the Gates upon your arrival. Stand down now and know that we will carry on your legacy of freedom for all our citizens. To your family and friends I ask that God comfort them now in their time of despair and remain with them as they adjust to their loss. |
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Rick “Claus” Hyman
Honored Flag Holder
GA Ride Captain
Vietnam 1967-68
Blue Star Dad
I am Standing the Line for those Patriots who came before us and those yet to come.
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet's word,
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be”.
I ride in honor of my Dad, Sgt. Warren G. Hyman, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Regiment, Co. K, 6th Marine’s, WWII and for my Son, Maj. Richard W. Hyman, Jr., USAF currently defending our freedom.
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yippietheclown
Posts: 60
Mooresville North Carolina
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| 07 Jul 2009 1:42 PM |
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| My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt. Goerge - Houghton. I only wish that more attention was givin to real Heros like Capt. Houghton, instead of musicians, entertainers, and athletes. Thank you Capt. Houghton for what you stood for. May you now rest in peace. |
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Lionheart
Posts: 62
Hendersonville, NC WNC Ride Captain, Media Coordinator
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| 07 Jul 2009 3:05 PM |
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To the family of Captain George-Bryan Houghton: For days I have tried to think of just the right thing to say to offer you words of encouragement and peace. On a shelf above my computer, are three Bibles; texts I go to when I feel low or in doubt, but still I was uncertain of which words to choose. I went for a ride to clear my mind and talk to God – as I often do when I ride – and it was there in front of me, the answer of all answers.
In Psalms 121 David wrote, “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made Heaven and Earth …”
When answers aren’t enough, there is Jesus – He helped me with the answer just as He will help you find peace.
I used to sing a song titled: “Healer of my Heart” and I think it helped me more than those I sang to. If I may, a phrase of the song says:
“God of light, take away the dark of night, fill me with your pure delight, touch me with your hand. God of grace, flow into this lowly place, listen to your children pray, take me as I am.
Healer of my heart, lover of my soul, maker of the stars, the Earth, the sky, come and make me whole Savior of this world, my voice praises you alone, Healer of my heart, Lover of my Soul.”
I pray the Lord that made Heaven and Earth will place His loving hands on you and give you comfort and peace in this your hour of need.
To Captain George-Bryan Houghton: Sir, Thank you for your outstanding service to this great country; in my eyes you are and always will be a True Hero. I am proud to say I served in the same Air Force as you. Captain Houghton, I am relieving you of your watch, Sir. We will take it from here; rest easy Sir. It will be my Honor to stand watch and make certain you are not disturbed before your next flight.
Ken "Lionheart" Worthen
United States Air Force (DAV - Ret)
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Ken "Lionheart" Worthen
USAF 1991 - 1997 - DAV
"... I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of Freedom."
Yours, Very Sincerely and Respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
21 November 1864
(from his letter to Mrs. Bixby)
"I expect to pass through the world but once, any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet
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Landmine
Posts: 469
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 08 Jul 2009 12:30 PM |
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John 'Landmine' Collins
USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
Western NC Regional Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stronger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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wingone3
Posts: 152
guilford county, nc
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| 08 Jul 2009 12:45 PM |
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My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Capt George-Bryan Houghton. Your loss is grievious beyond words, while the shadow left by a man such as Capt. Houghton is even greater. Thank you Capt. Houghton for your selfless sacrifice to your fellow countrymen. Peace be with you all.
Sorry I cannot make the escort or services, but I will be there in spirit. |
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Chiefsy
Posts: 10
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| 08 Jul 2009 2:20 PM |
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| Another great American has given his life for our country. Words can never express the sincere condolences to the Houghton family. Let us always remember the sacrifice they have given us all. |
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Starfox
Posts: 530
Durham, NC
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| 08 Jul 2009 4:08 PM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Capt. George-Bryan Houghton. My family and I thank you for your service, courage and dedication to our freedoms and our country. Rest in peace.
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United We Stand
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 09 Jul 2009 5:38 AM |
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| To the Family of Capt. George-Bryan Houghton, our thoughts and prayers will remain with you during the many difficult days ahead. 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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WolfRider
Posts: 660
Fletcher, NC
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| 09 Jul 2009 6:00 PM |
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| Patriot Guard welcomed and escorted the brother, an AF member, at the Asheville Airport. Also we stayed in the area to welcome and escort the wife of Capt Houghton. It was an honor to be there for the family. |
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John Williams
US Army 1964-1970
RVN
9th Division 1967-1968
B Trp, 11th ACR 1969-1970
USMC 1972-1986 (Ret)
WNC Ride Captain
Riding for my Troopers that did not return.
We honor those that serve our country |
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Katslair
Posts: 27
Flat Rock, NC
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| 10 Jul 2009 12:12 AM |
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Capt George-Bryan Houghton. May God lift up your spirits on the wings of eagles soaring and comfort all of you during your time of need. May you stand proud to have shared his life and for the ultimate sacrifice he has made to this great nation. He will not be forgotten…
Captain George-Bryan Houghton, Thank you for your service and your personal sacrifice for this country and for the Freedoms I cherish daily. This American honors and respects each and every serviceman and service woman that has or will ever serve…I will never forget…
Among the Sea of American Flags, Our Hearts and Spirits fly high just for you, Captain Houghton…Hear the Rumble…
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Forever Free
In The Wind,
Kat
Vietnam Era Veteran’s Wife
Riding in Memory of...
My brother, Kevin "VMAN 1300" Varner
My Great Uncle, Dudley Brown Ramsey, U.S. Army WWI & WWII, Purple Heart
My Uncle, LD Varner, US Army Korean War
My Uncle, Wayne J. Leatherwood, U.S. Army WWII
My Father-In-Law, George W. Jennings, U.S. Navy WWII
Albert Wayne Sherlin aka "Redman"
Randall Bouvet
Crazy Horse
"If Tears could Build A Stairway & Memories A Lane,
I'd Walk right up to Heaven & Bring you Home Again."
Riding in Honor of...
My Brother, Keith, U.S. Navy Vietnam
My Husband, Richard, U.S. Navy Vietnam Era
My Uncle, Bruce, U.S. Navy & U.S. Air Force
My Second Cousin, Danielle, U.S. Coast Guard
All my Military Defenders & their families
Loyalty above all else, except Honor... |
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sgme9tilley
Posts: 189
311 Windy Rush Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081 704 938 7922
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| 10 Jul 2009 4:30 PM |
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My sincere condolences to family and friends of Cpt George-Bryan Houghton during this difficult time. Cpt Houghton, thank you for your service, and the ultimate sacrifice you made for our country. May GOD bless you and your family for this sacrifice.
As you stood for us, it is a honor for us to stand for you. |
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SGM E9 David Tilley
US Army (Ret)
Vietnam Vet 65-66 & 68-69
Proud Father of LTC Eric D. Tilley (US ARMY)
Proud Uncle of PFC Philip C. Tilley (US ARMY)
Patriot Guard Rider
GOE
"I will be strong and courageous. I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the LORD my GOD is
with me wherever I go." Joshua 1:9
Riding out of Kannapolis, NC. |
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wayneparris
Posts: 25
Sylva, NC
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| 11 Jul 2009 8:29 PM |
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After a wet ride to and from Charlotte Thursday night, CPT Houghton arrived home. We had close to 35 bikes on the escort back to Asheville. We stood watch all night at the funeral home until we relocated to the church on Friday afternoon. Visitation was Friday night folowed by round-the-clock watch. MANY thanks to the ones who came out and stood during the past few days. It really meant a lot to the family when CPT Houghton's dad showed up after midnight and saw that his son was not alone. Along with the PGR members, the Enka High School AFJROTC and the USAF Combat Climatology Center personnel helped in keeping watch over CPT Houghton.
The service on Saturday was one of the most impressive I have ever witnessed. We had 14 bikes to escort the family from home to the church, 43 bikes and 5 cagers that went to the church to set up the flag line. When we rounded the corner and saw all those flags, many eyes got misty very quickly! The Honor Guard did an excellent job. If the tears weren't flowing yet, the F-16 "missing man" flyover brought them out.
The Houghton's wanted me to pass along their thanks for doing what you do and thinking of them during this difficult time. Thank you to all who were with us for this service, and also to those with us in spirit. Thanks to Gary, Landmine, Lionheart, Cool Breeze, and Wolfrider for helping make this mission a success. MISSION COMPLETE, Tater.....out |
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Wayne "Tater" Parris
Ride Captain, PGR
Army Aviation
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