Lost one of our own

RIP

Barabus said:

RIP

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Ditto & condolences to friends and family!

May god Bless him Eternally, Ray sorry for losing your dear friend and buddy.

Condolences and prayers sent to friends and family.

Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Aethan.

Deepest Thanks for Your Service to our Country.

Godspeed and Rest in Peace Our Brother

Thanks Ray for passing this on, RIP brother and sincere condolences to all family, friends, and fellow vets...

Blessings,

Bobby

Hi Ray,

Sorry to hear about your neighbor and our friend.

RIP.

Condolences and prayers sent to friends and family. RIP

Patriot said:

Frank B. Camp, "Our Hitch in Hell" (1917)
When the final taps is sounded and we lay aside life's cares,

And we do the last and gloried parade on heaven's shining stairs,

And the angels bid us welcome and the harps begin to play

We can draw a million canteen checks and spend them in a day.

It is then we'll hear St. Peter tell us loudly with a yell,

"Take a front seat, you soldier men, you've done your hitch in Hell."

Stand easy brother, we now have the watch

Salute,

Mike in Nawlins'

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THE FINAL

INSPECTION

The Marine 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, Marine,

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 got just 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 Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell.'

~Author Unknown~

R.I.P.

I will be praying for his family and friends.

Happy Trails

Gosh Ray,

So sorry to hear this, have been meaning to drop both of you guys a note of late, or maybe ride down to your neighborhood & say hi, ...I keep learning the hard way that I should act on some of my impulses, Dang! In retrospect I'm sure happy I was able to have a couple of real enjoyable conversations w/ Ken on the NAFO journey. I sat across the table from him at the Boulder Pre-Function, a fun night made more so by his company; and had another good half-hour chat while we shared the bike-wash facility at the Marriott! Truly a Super Nice Gent! Is there a service planned here locally, or at least an address to send condolences?

Godspeed Ken, Rest in Peace!

Thoughts and prays for his family and friends......

In heaven you never run out of gas and the twisties are just a few minutes away.

Sorry ,,,,,,

I hope his family finds comfort in knowing how many people liked and respected him and how many of us thank him for his service, given in good faith to protect us.

Sorry to hear this sad news.

Prayers for his Family. comfort and strength.

Rest in Peace, Dan.