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Subject: Leland Coon, Vietnam Veteran, Pflugerville TX, 18 NOV 09

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towman95 User is Offline
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
15 Nov 2009 6:32 PM Alert 

Confirmed Mission - Mr. Leland Coon

 

The family of Mr. Leland Coon has requested the participation of the PGR in his funeral services.  Mr. Coon is a Vietnam veteran and attained the rank of MSgt in the US Air Force.

 

Date/Time: Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:00 am service

 

Location: Cook Walden Funeral Home, 14501 I-35, Pflugerville, TX.  We will stage at the funeral home. 

Directions:  From IH35 take the Howard Lane exit & proceed on the north bound service drive approx. 0.8 mi to Cook Walden Funeral Home.  Entrance is on the right, opposite the expressway on-ramp.  Map link: http://tinyurl.com/yf5pa6e

 

Burial to follow at 1:00 pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. 


Timeline:

0830-0920 staging at the funeral home

0920 briefing

0925 flag line in place.

Wx: Predicted high 68, clear to partly cloudy.  Please bring your own drinking water.

Notes: Riders who can arrive early are asked to stand an early flag line for the arrival of the family, which is expected at 0900, after which we will have a break before standing the main flag line at 0925.

 

It is unclear at this time if there will be a procession from Pflugerville to CTSVC following the funeral.   Semper Gumby.  It may be that we proceed on our own up to Killeen in advance of the burial service.  Centex PGR has been alerted of the family's request for a flag line at the cemetery for the interment service.  

Ride Captain: Dick Ward, reward2000@earthlink.net  H: 512-474-1128; C: 512-585-3610

Flag Wrangler: Mark Brittain

 

Please make plans to stand tall and silent in honor of Mr. Coon's service to our country.

TOU Enforcement Agent


USMC 1979 - 1983

FREEDOM ISNT FREE.

THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!!
Florida Shamrock User is Offline
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West Central Florida
15 Nov 2009 6:37 PM Alert 
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon. 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
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monmixr User is Offline
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Bartlett, Illinois
15 Nov 2009 6:41 PM Alert 
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.
Its NOT about the ride, Its about the SOLDIER, for Christ's sake!


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
Pepper_guy User is Offline
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Lacey, WA
15 Nov 2009 6:44 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Leland Coon, U.S. Air Force / Vietnam Veteran. MSgt. Coon, 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.
Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
Wierd Harold User is Offline
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Maryland Heights, MO
15 Nov 2009 6:50 PM Alert 
God bless you Leland Coon and welcome home brother. My sympathy for your loved ones and friends in their time of sorrow. May the good Lord embrace you in his loving arms to welcome you into the place that he has prepared for you. Go rest now soldier your watch is done.
Harold D. Massey (Weird Harold)
6BN/29th Arty/4th Inf. Div
Dakto 68/69
Riding in memory of Classmates:
Billie Joe Barnett Jr.
Lawrence Joseph Kindred
Robert Edward Cook
Michael Ray Baker
Easy. User is Offline
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Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
15 Nov 2009 6:50 PM Alert 
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon, Vietnam Veteran, Pflugerville TX.

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
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."

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kbell User is Offline
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Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
15 Nov 2009 8:43 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leland Coon. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace.
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.
smidi User is Offline
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East Meadow, NY Region 8 Nassau
15 Nov 2009 10:10 PM Alert 
Rest In Peace Leland. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends.

Welcome Home
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
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
16 Nov 2009 2:27 AM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN LELAND COON (USAF). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME LELAND AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA
YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
16 Nov 2009 6:25 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of USAF Vietnam Veteran Leland Coon. Rest In Peace.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Billboy User is Offline
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Webster, Fl.
16 Nov 2009 7:22 AM Alert 
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USAF, Vietnam Veteran, Leland Coon, 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.
sdoise User is Offline
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Duson, La.
16 Nov 2009 8:29 AM Alert 
I am sincerely grateful for the military service of Leland Coon to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace.
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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LZ__Morgan User is Offline
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( Patch Morgan ) Ride Captain Eastern (Estill County) KY.




16 Nov 2009 9:12 AM Alert 
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Mr. Leland Coon. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you.

Welcome Home Brother
Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).

Ride Captain Eastern Kentucky
Estill County

( PATCH ) Morgan
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
MCR Unit 8019
AOC USN (Ret) User is Offline
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Saint Augustine, Fl
16 Nov 2009 10:42 AM Alert 
My family and I wish to send our condolences to the family and friends of MSgt Leland Coon. You are a HERO to our country for standing for our freedom so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Our prayers and well wishes go out to your family as they try to get through this grievous time.

John D. Schumm
US Navy 1987 - 2008
____________________________________________________________

For this country, this Warrior has stood the watch.

While some of us were in our beds at night, this Warrior stood the watch.

While some of us were in school learning our trade, this Warrior stood the watch.

Yes, even before some of us were born into this world ... this Warrior stood the watch.

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history this Warrior stood the watch.

Many times he would cast an eye home and see his family standing there ... needing his guidance and help ... needing that hand to hold during those hard times ... but he still stood the watch.

He stood the watch for years, He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night knowing that a Warrior stood the watch.

Today we are here to say “Friend, the watch stands relieved. Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained. You stand relieved. We have the watch.”

GOD BLESS!
custer7thcav User is Offline
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Hillsboro, Ohio
16 Nov 2009 11:07 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon. Thank you, sir, for your service. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.
custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
Bluehawk User is Offline
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Ozarks
16 Nov 2009 11:08 AM Alert 
A Remembrance has been started for MSgt Coon at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=112829 Family and friends are invited to contribute biographical information.
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
mlmsan User is Offline
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Gainesville, Georgia 30501
16 Nov 2009 4:08 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Leland Coon, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for SPC James Strickler's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Leland Coon 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.

Peace Be to Us All
"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".

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Part of It,
Proud of it.

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Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry 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.
HDriderDave1 User is Offline
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
16 Nov 2009 5:53 PM Alert 
God Bless Leland Coon, 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 PGR brothers and sisters.

Dave
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.
Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline
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Conroe,Texas
16 Nov 2009 7:43 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.

We salute you , My Friend

Final Inspection

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."

- Paul E. Babb Sr.-

Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.

..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us ".......................................


Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
Motorcycle Marshal MS-150
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas.........................." We Do What We Do Because We Care "

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have

missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh or two .

.....................Riding in memory of....................................................... Riding in Honor of

..............................................................My Dad ..........................................My Brother
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ........................Pfc. Leslie Babb.............................. E4. Roger Babb
MCSO-3102 ...............................................WW II ....................................... Vietnam Vet.
DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......... ....42 - 45 ............................................. 68 - 69





igo2xs User is Offline
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Salisbury, North Carolina
17 Nov 2009 4:56 AM Alert 
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Vietnam Veteran, MSgt Leland Coon. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, MSgt Leland Coon, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
"Riding in Loving Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983

Of my Father In Law, 2nd Lt. Ray Greene Huling, USAAC/USAF, WW II Veteran Silver Star recipient 7/26/21 - 3/6/08

And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation."


"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
Albert Einstein


"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
Calvin Coolidge



SpyderRyder User is Offline
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Orange Park, FL
18 Nov 2009 1:19 AM Alert 
Thank you for your service MSgt Coon. 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.”





Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom!
Harley Harrold User is Offline
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Meridian, MS.
18 Nov 2009 9:30 AM Alert 
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord forever free in Heaven.
ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.

They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!

"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" Harley

USN 1971-1975
USAF 1975 -

Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.

2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Dragon Warrior)

Here be Dragons...from HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Member of: American Legion, VFW Post 79, VFW Riders of VFW Post 79, Post Jr. Vice Commander, MRF, NRA, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG, Heart of Dixie HOG Chapter (Pelham,Ala.), and the Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain,UK. I am a Full time biker [40+ years]. My motto is, "Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!"
Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




18 Nov 2009 6:31 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leland Coon, Vietnam Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Leland.
 
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.


Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.

http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.

In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn.
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