Sandy9999 
Posts: 944
Westminster, MD
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:02 PM |
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Updated 06 Jan 09 9:39 am est by patchworksmin
Staging update:
Burial services at Ft Indiantown Gap will be held on Friday January 09, 2009 at 2:30 pm.
PGR to arrive at 1:30 p.m.
Park to the rear of Admin Bldg.
Weather 33F, Sunny
Bring 3x5 Flags
Patriot Guard Riders were also asked to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 am.
Mt Laurel Church of God
1295 Piketown Road
Harrisburg
PGR to arrive at 10AM
Weather 35F, Rain/Snow 40%
Bring 3x5 Flags
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Pennsylvania has lost another one of its Army Heroes'. On January 2, 2009 Army Vietnam Veteran Arthur E. Hughes passed away quietly. He will be laid into eternal rest at Ft Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday January 9th.
Burial services at Ft Indiantown Gap will be held on Friday January 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM.
Patriot Guard Riders were also asked to attend a memorial service on Saturday January 10, 2009 at 11:00 am.
Mt Laurel Church of God
1295 Piketown rd
Harrisburg
SRC Steve Vasser will assign this mission as soon as possible.
Watch for further updates.
Mike "STUMP" Geib
Eastern PA Veterans Liaison
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
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ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
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custer7thcav
Posts: 8011
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:04 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arthur E. Hughes. Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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"STUMP"
Posts: 44
Carlisle, Pa
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:16 PM |
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Always a sad day when Pennsylvania looses another hero. My condolences to the family and friends.
Arthur may you rest in peace. GOD BLESS |
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Mike "STUMP" Geib
PA WBVMC
PGR Ride Captain
PA Region 8
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mailman
Posts: 18813
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:19 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Arthur E. Hughes. 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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sine qua non
Posts: 427
Marion, IA
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:24 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Hughes on his passing. His legacy includes military service and for that we are most grateful to have been recipients of his commitment, bravery, and sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. Rest in peace Arthur. You stood for us and now some of us will humbly stand in honor of you. May God provide some comfort to all of you during this difficult time. |
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Steve Stamp
PGR
VROC
US Army Europe, 1969-1971
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mlmsan
Posts: 5256
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Arthur E. Hughes, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Arthur E. Hughes, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Arthur E. Hughes, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
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
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
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
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. 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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wingone
Posts: 381
erie, pa
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| 05 Jan 2009 8:38 PM |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and friends of Arthur Hughes in their time of need.
Thank you Sir for your service to our country and our freedom. May you rest in peace . |
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Frank Dinger
NW Pa. RC Reg.1
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 8294
Lacey, WA
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| 05 Jan 2009 9:19 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Arthur E. Hughes, U.S. Army / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Hughes, 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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eagle_man
Posts: 1961
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 05 Jan 2009 10:37 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
Cell 864-491-1084
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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 3819
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 06 Jan 2009 1:05 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN ARTHUR E. HUGHES (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME ARTHUR AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 6241
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 06 Jan 2009 4:56 AM |
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God Bless Arthur E. Hughes, 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! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers & sisters.
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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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easye
Posts: 951
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:44 AM |
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“ Words cannot adequately convey our gratitude for Arthur E. Hughes brave sacrifice for our country. He pursued the cause of liberty with strength and resolve. Our deepest condolences to his family. May you Forever Rest in Peace.
“Let us honor our country’s very best“.
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
!!Freedom Is Not Free!!
“YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED”
“AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”
With Respect And Honor,
EasyE
American Legion Riders Lewiston MI. Post 198
Cpl.E4 USMC 59-63
3rd. Mar.Div.1st.AMTrac Bn.
Semper-Fi
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Harley Harrold
Posts: 12121
Meridian, MS.
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| 06 Jan 2009 5:55 AM |
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| My condolences to your family, rest in peace forever free in heaven. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold
USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 - Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
I am a member of: American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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papajonohio
Posts: 3291
Swanton, Ohio District 1 Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:08 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Arthur Hughes. My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends.
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.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to
'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor
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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 ~~~~~
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Billboy
Posts: 3662
Webster, Fl.
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:17 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army Veteran, Arthur E. Hughes, 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. “ YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBER “
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1430
Ga. PGR
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:24 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Arthur. Thank you Mr. Hughes for your service to our country in the Army. May you Rest in Peace... |
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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities, without your help...
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banditbob 
Posts: 3342
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 6:31 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to this Army Veterans family and friends. God Bless Arthur E. Hughes. Thank you for your sacrifice to this great Nation of ours. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
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 their 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.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY
In Memory of my Dad,
Frank Reynolds Sr.
Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII |
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"Mixster"
Posts: 628
Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 06 Jan 2009 7:21 AM |
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Heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Arthur E. Hughes. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Arthur is a True American Hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, Sir. May you rest in peace!
Mickey Finn Sr. Ride Captain, PA Region 3 Patriot Guard Riders
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Mickey Finn >Mixster<
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unionff428
Posts: 246
Harrisburg Pa.
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| 06 Jan 2009 7:38 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of Arthur Hughes, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Thank you Arthur for your service to our great nation. Welcome Home, you will Never Be Forgotten
Steve Vassar
Central Pa Chapter
Wind & Fire MC
PGR Sr Ride Captain
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patchworksmin
Posts: 863
Forum Moderator Lyerly, Georgia
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| 06 Jan 2009 7:41 AM |
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Jan Johnson
Proud Gold and Blue Star Mom of:
SPC. Justin W. Johnson-KIA Iraq- 04/10/04
SSG. Joshua D. Johnson- OEF veteran
706-266-1448
Georgia Ride Captain
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satyr
Posts: 7257
Raleigh, NC
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| 06 Jan 2009 7:48 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Army veteran, Arthur E. Hughes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arthur, thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedoms and interests. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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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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Shadowflyer
Posts: 59
York Pennsylvania Ride Captain PA Region 8
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| 06 Jan 2009 8:44 AM |
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We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Army Veteran Arthur Hughes. Thank you Mr Hughes for your service to the Nation and its people. We pray that God will provide comfort and peace for the famiy and friends at this time of sorrow.
I will be honored to stand for this veteran at Indiantown Gap.
Chris Fortney
PGR RC PA Region 8
United States Air Force
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TMR
Posts: 2832
Willow Springs IL
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| 06 Jan 2009 9:48 AM |
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Godspeed, Arthur, and God bless you for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Uncle Ron
Posts: 11
East Petersburg, PA
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| 06 Jan 2009 12:30 PM |
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| My utmost and sincerest condolences to all the family and friends of US ARMY VETERAN Arthur Hughes. Your service to our great nation can never be repaid with enough thanks. May GOD grant you peace and help your family and friends in this the deepest time of sorrow and may they always remeber you as an example of all that is GREAT in this COUNTRY. |
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Mikefu60
Posts: 47
Dauphin, PA.
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| 06 Jan 2009 12:54 PM |
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My family and I extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arthur E. Hughes.
We'll be there to stand in honor of this American hero. |
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