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Pattie 
Posts: 904
New Haven County, CT
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| 07 Nov 2009 1:35 AM |
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Ladies & Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard, we have been invited by the family of Lt. Col. James Atkins, USAF Retired to honor him at his service followed by a graveside service with full Military Honors. James served tours in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. James served with the Strategic Air Command as a navigator in B52’s.
Ride Captain: Steve Guild
Friday, Nov.13
Staging at Pendleton Woolen Mill Parking lot in Washougal, WA.
Staging time: 0820 hrs
Ride Brief: 0840 hrs
KSU: 0850 hrs
Flag line in place: 0900 hrs
Flag line dismiss when service starts approximately 1000 hrs
Flag line in place at Fisher’s Cemetery in Vancouver, WA. 1230 hrs
5 bike escort in place at church 1200 hrs
Graveside Service: 1300 hrs
If you are interested in riding in the 5 man missing man escort please contact me.
Steve Guild
Clark County Ride Captain
360-687-1450
shguild@msn.com
-- Respectfully Serving You and the PGR,
Cullen "Bluelight" Ritchie
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In Honor of my Dad
Stanley John Ptak, Sr. USN AMM2C WWII
America's real heroes don't flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy. Thank you to America's heroes! |
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monmixr
Posts: 1873
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 07 Nov 2009 2:06 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:25 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of (Ret) USAF, WWII Koera/Vietnam Veteran, Lt. Col. James Atkins, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10073
Lacey, WA
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:39 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Lt.Col. James Atkins, U.S. Air Force / WWII / Korean War / Vietnam Veteran. Lt.Col. Atkins, 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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Junius Henry
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mailman
Posts: 22085
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 5:24 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to WWII/Korea/Vietnam Veteran Lt. Col. (Ret) James Atkins. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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vander177
Posts: 4516
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Nov 2009 6:21 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Air Force (ret) Lieutentant Colonel James Atkins. We thank for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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Easy.
Posts: 3654
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 7:21 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. James Atkins, USAF (Ret.), WWII Korea and Vietnam, Washougal, WA,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
Barry (Easy) Bertolini
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 6922
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:14 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt. Col. James Atkins, U.S Air Force, WWII Korea and Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Lt. Col. James Atkins, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Lt. Col. James Atkins, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home and you soar through the Heavenly skies with the wings of an Eagle.
Peace Be to Us All
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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, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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aoop
Posts: 3268
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:34 AM |
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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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Bluehawk
Posts: 226
Ozarks
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| 07 Nov 2009 11:01 AM |
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| A Remembrance has been started for LtCol Atkins at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=112395 Family and friends are invited to contribute biographical information. |
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In memory of my father, Atomic Vet T/5 Vernon L. Bell, US Army, Manhattan District-Trinity 1944-46
http://www.airforce.togetherweserved.com
http://www.anyairman.com |
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BornFree
Posts: 67
Battle Ground, WA
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| 07 Nov 2009 1:54 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Col. James Atkins.
Lt Col James Atkins thank you for your service, I will truly be honored to
stand for you on Friday.
Steve Guild
Clark Co. Ride Captain
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kbell
Posts: 2921
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 9:42 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Lt Col James Atkins (Ret). May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5264
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 08 Nov 2009 1:48 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII/KOREA/VIETNAM VETERAN LTC. JAMES ATKINS (USAF/RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME JAMES AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 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: 1317
West Central Florida
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| 08 Nov 2009 4:20 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Atkins. May you rest in peace my friend, wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Tan Son Nhut Association - tsna.org
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
Weekly article (page 4) under “Military and Motorcycles” - northrivernewsonline.com
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
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igo2xs
Posts: 431
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 09 Nov 2009 12:23 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of WWII Korea and Vietnam Veteran, USAF (Ret.), Lt. Col. James Atkins. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, Lt. Col. James Atkins, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
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Riding in Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983
And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation.
"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
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T-Bone
Posts: 2779
Georgia
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| 09 Nov 2009 4:20 AM |
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| Keepher and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Retired Lt. Col. James Atkins, United States Air Force, American Veteran Hero who served in World War II, Korean War , and Vietnam ........Sir, We Salute you with our Deepest Respects for Your service to our Country and for the Freedom and Liberties we so often take for granted.......It's because Brave and Heroic Men like you were willing to place themselves in harms way that America is Still a Free Nation Today.......may our heavenly Father comfort the hearts of your family and their friends during this difficult time of sorrow and grief.....Stand Down Col. Atkins, Your Mission Here is Completed Sir. |
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 09 Nov 2009 1:28 PM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of James Atkins to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. 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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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 1223
Vancouver, WA
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| 10 Nov 2009 1:58 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Lt Col James Atkins, Marilyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies.
We pray that the Lord will be with you and grant you peace during this time of grieving.
We wish to thank Mr. Atkins for his Service to the Great Nation.
He is a True American Hero. |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 3383
Orange Park, FL
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| 11 Nov 2009 12:03 AM |
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Thank you for our freedom Lt Col Atkins. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
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Cipher
Posts: 587
Gresham/Portland Oregon(e)
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| 12 Nov 2009 5:52 PM |
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Thank You For Serving Our Country!
Thank You For Defending Our Constitution!
Thank You For Helping To Keep Our Nation Free!!
THANK YOU!!
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BornFree
Posts: 67
Battle Ground, WA
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| 13 Nov 2009 7:03 PM |
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***************** Mission Summary ****************
Today we stood for James G. Atkins, Sr. Lt. Colonel USAF (ret.). Lt. Colonel Atkins served tours in four wars if you include the Cold War. He flew in B-29’s during WW II in the South Pacific, he worked on the B-36 Project in the late 1940’s and he flew in B-29’s over North Korea. James flew in B-47’s in the early Cold War mid 1950’s before transitioning to the B-52’s, with flights over the North Pole, the Cuban Missile Crisis and missions over Vietnam. We were honored to stand, ride and salute this veteran in the rain at his memorial service, the Escort to the cemetery and grave-side services. We had 12 PGR, 2 cages, 9 bikes, one long rider from Tacoma. The family was very thankful for our honors as we were honored to stand for this man that has stood for us. Thank you to all that showed, You made this a very easy yet Stand-Out mission.
Steve Guild
Clark Co. Ride Captain
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smidi
Posts: 1233
East Meadow, NY Region 8 Nassau
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| 14 Nov 2009 10:44 PM |
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Rest In Peace James. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends.
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle: Irving Schultz, Private, United States Army, Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, Killed In Action: 24 November 1944, 21 Years Old, Gereonsweiler, Germany |
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