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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7069
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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Capt. George W. Knapp, WWII D-Day Veteran 1 July 09 Elwood IL
The family of Capt Knapp has invited the PGR to participate in the services of this true American hero.
Capt Knapp received a Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound received three days after his Utah Beach D-Day Landing. He also earned the Bronze Star for heroic service providing comfort to dying and injured soldiers. Capt Knapp was a chaplain and fought with a bible. German solders surrendered to him. In his case the cross was mightier than the sword.
Location: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Wed July 1, 09
Staging: Welcome center
Time: 1:30 PM
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 9897
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Jun 2009 6:04 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpt. George W. Knapp, U.S. Army / WWII Veteran. Chaplain Knapp, 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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vukf
Posts: 444
Asst Sr Ride Capt Illinois BSS
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| 29 Jun 2009 6:16 PM |
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George W. Knapp, was a WWII D-Day veteran who served as a chaplain (Captain) in the 4th Infantry Division. He also participated in the significant European battles of the Liberation of Paris, the Hurtgen Forest, and the Battle of the Bulge. As a chaplain, it was Capt. Knapp’s duty to write the letters to the families of soldiers killed in action. He received a Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound received three days after his Utah Beach D-Day Landing. He also earned the Bronze Star for heroic service providing comfort to dying and injured soldiers.
Highlights of his Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service [WD AGO Form 53-98 dated 1 November 1944 and signed by 1st Lt., MAC V. A. Vuchetich]:
Section 28: Battles and Campaigns
Invasion of Normandy, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Western Germany
Section 29: Decorations and Citations
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Belgian Fourreguerre, EAME Theater Ribbon with five (5) Bz Sv Stars and Bronze Arrowhead
Section 30: Wounds Received In Action
9 June 1944 – Normandy
Additional recognitions:
4th Infantry Division Association’s National Chaplain (1950 - 2005)
4th Infantry Division Association’s Chaplain Emeritus (2005)
Recipient of the Ralph E. Lingert Service Award in 2000, 4th Infantry Division Association.
Inducted into the highly prestigious Chapel of the Four Chaplains.
Is Paris Burning? By Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre (p. 301)
Featured on ABC News’ “Turning Point at Normandy – The Soldiers’ Story” with Peter Jennings
Featured on ABC News’ “Turning Point – 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris”
Featured in the History Channel’s “D-Day: The Lost Evidence”, June 6, 2004
Life Magazine (June 1994) article “Fifty Years Later: D-Day Remembered By the People Who Lived It” (pp. 50-51)
War Stories, Utah Beach to Pleiku by Robert O. Babcock (pp. 27,197, 239, 354)
May 14, 2002, presented “DIPLÔME” by French Consulate at Chicago ceremony
On June 4, 2005, gave the Invocation at the re-dedication ceremony for the German Submarine U-505 [captured June 4, 1944] at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.
April 1st, 2009 , informed by the President of the French Republic that he had been named a "Chevalier" [Knight] of the French Legion of Honor.
On June 6, 2009, at Cantigny Park’s 65th Anniversary of D-Day in Wheaton, Illinois which is a memorial & museum honoring the Army's 1st Infantry Division, he gave the invocation at the first ceremony and the blessing for the LSPV at the 2nd [photo attached]
Military Veteran Organization Memberships:
Military Order of the World Wars (since 1945)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (since 1945)
American Legion (since 1945)
Military Order of the Purple Heart (2005)
George would have been 93 years old on July 14, 2009; and was married to his wife Virginia for almost 69 years. He is survived by his wife Virginia, 5-children, 7-grandchildren, and 3-great-children.
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7059
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 29 Jun 2009 6:45 PM |
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God Bless George W. Knapp, 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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mailman
Posts: 21723
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Jun 2009 6:46 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran George W. Knapp. 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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bkrchkinct
Posts: 56
Illinois
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| 29 Jun 2009 6:48 PM |
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Thank you, Captain Knapp, for your many years of selfless service. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of this true hero.
Judy
Mokena, IL
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monmixr
Posts: 1723
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 29 Jun 2009 8:32 PM |
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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
Road 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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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Jun 2009 8:48 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of George W. Knapp, WWII 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, George.
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
Standing in Spirit...
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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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mlmsan
Posts: 6816
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 29 Jun 2009 9:22 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Captain George W. Knapp, WWII, D-Day Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Captain George W. Knapp's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Captain George W. Knapp, 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.
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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Lawman747
Posts: 160
Streamwood
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| 29 Jun 2009 9:38 PM |
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Rest in Peace, It will be my Honor to stand the flagline for this Hero.
Dobbs
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PGR #23,323
In Memory of:
Ray Konopka Streamwood Fire Department Lost 2002
Sgt. Gary Gordon Streamwood Police Department Lost 2004
Harley G. Schatz Streamwood Emergency Service and Disaster Agency Lost 2005
Ryan Cummings KIA June 2006
Maun F. Hardy
Greg Bowman (A Brother in Arms PGR)
Jon Dreymann (A Brother in Arms PGR and WWR)
and Every single Hero that protects our way of life.
Thank you. |
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5110
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 30 Jun 2009 12:33 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII D-DAY VETERAN CAPT. GEORGE W. KNAPP (CHAPLAIN) (PURPLE HEART/BRONZE STAR) (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE GEORGE. 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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banditbob
Posts: 3877
Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 6:34 AM |
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| My wife and I want to thank you George W. Knapp for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
District 5 Hampton Roads
Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va.
US Army, Armor
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach.
Association United States Army (AUSA)
Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer
1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor
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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sdoise
Posts: 8050
Kinder, La.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:08 AM |
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| I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of George W. Knapp 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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RIDEN4HIM
Posts: 2053
Brevard, NC
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:08 AM |
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| Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of George W. Knapp. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. |
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In memory of:
Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother)
Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law)
John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother)
To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paul & Rowena Ashe
Brevard, NC
Patriot Guard Riders
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kbell
Posts: 2727
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:15 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of George W Knapp. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you George for my freedoms. You are my hero. |
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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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Billboy
Posts: 5112
Webster, Fl.
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| 30 Jun 2009 8:52 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of US Army, WWII Veteran, George W. Knapp, 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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jeffsdad
Posts: 9
greenvalley il 61534
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| 30 Jun 2009 9:29 AM |
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| Chaplin George Knapp: All your life you gave Gods love and peace to our troops and familys,now set at Gods side in pease. My condolences to the family and friends but rest assured gods first words to him were; THANKS GEORGE,WELCOME HOME |
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mosherma
Posts: 33
Suffolk, VA
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| 30 Jun 2009 12:01 PM |
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| I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Cpt. George W. Knapp. I want to thank you all for the sacrifices you made during his military service. It takes special people to both serve and to support those who serve. You all deserve to be honored. I know he rests in peace. |
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ET1(SS) Ret. Mark Mosher
USN '81-'01
"Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end." --- George W. Bush
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ranger rick
Posts: 398
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 30 Jun 2009 4:35 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Captain George W. Knapp, WWII, D-Day Veteran.
Rest in Peace. You are a true American Hero. |
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Richard J. Gandy PGR # 66935
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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Annette
Posts: 659
Davenport, Ia
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| 01 Jul 2009 5:27 AM |
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| My deep condolences to the family and friends of WWII Veteran George W. Knapp. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
American Legion Womens Auxillary Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans
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mr_stainglass
Posts: 1098
Gloucester Virginia
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| 01 Jul 2009 11:15 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of George Knapp. Thank you George for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. |
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Robert Magill RMC (SW) USN retired
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." -- John F. Kennedy |
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bkrchkinct
Posts: 56
Illinois
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| 01 Jul 2009 8:57 PM |
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. It was a true honor to stand the flag for Capt. George Knapp, who ministered to his flock for more than 60 years. His remarkable career began before D-Day when he was wounded at Normandy on June 4, 1944, and continued throughout the decades. He was awarded the Purple Heart, 5 bronze stars and a bronze arrowhead. and received countless civilian honors. His family was extremely gracious and expressed their thanks for our presence. They also told us about the significance of number 14 - Capt. Knapp born on the 14th, married on the 14th and 14 was his favorite number. His son confided that they had considered asking for a flag line of 14 PGR members so when 14 of us showed up to honor Capt. Knapp, the family felt it was a special sign. We offer the family and friends out sincerest condolences on the loss of this very special man. Capt. Knapp - Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.
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