cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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updated 07 JAN 09 1620 hrs pdt. towman95
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Gary “Ol Bill” Amerson will be Ride Captain
Stage at the BP gas station at the junction of Highway 98 and Highway 1 (Capital Blvd) in Wake Forest at 2:45. Kickstands up at 3 pm for a short 1 mile ride to the church.
(There is a Shell station across the street and a Mickey D's on the other side of Hwy 1) (Rolling Thunder will be staging at Mickey D's at 3:30)
Set up flag line at church for family and friends to enter thru.
Set up flag line at the end of service for all to pass thru.
Those that are available, ride in procession from church to funeral home.
Any questions, please call me at 919-215-9540
Thanks, ol Bill in sunny Durham
Respectfully,
Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez, USAF Ret
State Captain
North Carolina Patriot Guard Riders
Cowboynnc@triad.rr.com
919-478-9028
Richard Ciafardini:
A disabled Vietnam Veteran of the US Army
Dusters "B" Battery, 5th Battalion, 2nd Artillery.
Received Army Commendation Medal
Mass will be 9 Jan 2009 at 4PM at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
520 West Holding Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
The family has specifically requested the PGR and is reaching out to a number of Veteran riding organizations.
They would like for us to come and stand and honor their loved one.
This will be a Flagline only mission with a possible escort to the family home after the service.
I will be point of contact until a ride captain is assigned.
Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 06 Jan 2009 9:26 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Richard Ciafardini. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in peace Richard Ciafardini. Thank you sir for your service. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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mailman
Posts: 21723
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 Jan 2009 9:27 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Richard Ciafardini. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 06 Jan 2009 9:40 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Richard Ciafardini, U.S. Army / Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Ciafardini, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 8878
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 07 Jan 2009 12:21 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini. 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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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5110
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 07 Jan 2009 1:15 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN RICHARD CIAFARDINI (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME RICHARD 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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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1284
West Central Florida
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| 07 Jan 2009 4:02 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini. I salute you Sir and may you rest in peace wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Stand down your tour is done and thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall (Rolling Thunder)
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
"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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easye
Posts: 951
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| 07 Jan 2009 4:03 AM |
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“ Today we mourn the loss of Richard Ciafardini.He risked his life to safeguard the lives of all American’s and our country will be forever indebted to him. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family in their time of grief.
“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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WolfRider
Posts: 653
Fletcher, NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 5:27 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini. Thank you Richard for your service and Welcome Home Brother. You are a true American Hero. |
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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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peacekeeper60
Posts: 1581
Ga. PGR
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| 07 Jan 2009 5:27 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for the family and friends of Richard. Thank you Mr. Ciafardini for your service and sacrifice in the Army in defense of our Nation. 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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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 07 Jan 2009 6:17 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Richard Ciafardini, 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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Kaveman
Posts: 140
Charlotte
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| 07 Jan 2009 6:33 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of Richard Ciafardini. Richard, thank you for your service. Welcome home brother.
Karl Albertson USN VF-114 Fighting Aardvarks F4B Phantoms
Riding out of Charlotte in memory of all our fallen heroes. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 3343
Northwest Ohio Ride Captain
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| 07 Jan 2009 7:09 AM |
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Richard Ciafardini. 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 * * * * * *
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satyr
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Raleigh, NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 8:02 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam U.S. Army veteran, Richard Ciafardini. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard, 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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eagle_man
Posts: 2089
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 07 Jan 2009 9:09 AM |
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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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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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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 07 Jan 2009 9:16 AM |
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| I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace forever free in heaven. Thank you for your military service to our great country. |
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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 (The Warrior) (My full time transportation)
Here be Dragons ---- Houston, Texas!
Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, 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]. PGR member since 10/2006. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!" |
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TMR
Posts: 2964
Willow Springs IL
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| 07 Jan 2009 9:45 AM |
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Godspeed, Mr. Ciafardini, and God bless you for your service in protecting all of us.
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 07 Jan 2009 12:32 PM |
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God Bless Richard Ciafardini, 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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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 07 Jan 2009 1:14 PM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Richard Ciafardini 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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~BobStreetBob~
Posts: 399
Zebulon,NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 2:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini. Godspeed and God bless. |
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towman95
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 07 Jan 2009 4:24 PM |
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USMC 1979 - 1983
FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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Rfor2005
Posts: 526
Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff
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| 07 Jan 2009 4:28 PM |
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| My thought and prayers go out to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini, Army Vietnam Veteran. My condolences go out to all of you in your time of need. I stand in silent prayer of your loss alongside my fellow PGR brothers and sisters. Thank you for your time and service to our country. |
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Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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CarlS
Posts: 3616
Senior Ride Captain
Altamonte Springs, FL
Florida State Captain (retired)
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| 07 Jan 2009 5:27 PM |
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To the family of Richard Ciafardini, I send my heartfelt sympathy. You have lost a loved one and America has lost a warrior and a hero. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace as you face these dark days.
To Richard, I thank you, Brother, for serving our nation. Godspeed and rest in peace.
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
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ol Bill
Posts: 47
Durham, NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 5:41 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to all of the Ciafardini family, especially Anna Marie and Chad. It will be both an Honor and Privilege to stand for Richard on Friday. Those of us there will understand how he didn't get his due when he returned from Vietnam, but have also pledged to make sure none of our brothers will ever be forgotten. Thank you Rich for your service and sacrifices. May you forever rest in peace.
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 07 Jan 2009 7:40 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Ciafardini. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Richard 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
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R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
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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.
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