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Old 03-11-2004, 07:24 PM
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We send our sincerest condolences to the family of 'the drifter' [Roger]!

Rick, Brenda and Family
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Old 03-12-2004, 05:19 AM
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Our children and I are deciding on a few of Roger's Favorite things to be Placed in his new sleeping quarters....
I will be including all the Replies of those of Your Thoughts and Prayers...That Roger can carry with him...close to his heart Everything that We know He Enjoyed in Life.....

I'm asking Permission ....If Anyone does not want to Please notify me by PM or email...through Roger's Name......

Thank You

Ellie, and Roger's Marine Brats.....
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Old 03-12-2004, 05:23 AM
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I posted here yesterday, but for some reason , it didnt go through.

Gonna miss you Drifter.

My prayers are with your wife and kids and family.



http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org

Farewell.

reeb and Karen

My final SALUTE !!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-12-2004, 05:30 AM
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Sorry, wrong site, try this :

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/movie/taps.wav
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Old 03-12-2004, 05:36 AM
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Sorry again,

Just forget the site.

I was trying to get this thing to play TAPS for Drifter, but cant do it, but he will be missed.

Sorry for the goof up on such an important page.

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Old 03-12-2004, 10:41 AM
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Haven't visited the site in a bit. Very sad to hear Drifter is no longer with us in body, but he is in soul. It's been said a person never dies till he is forgotten, it will be a long time before drifter is forgotten. By then we'll be with him.

May his wife and family each think of a very funny story involving Roger. May they keep that in mind on March 15th. May he leave his loved ones with a collective smile. May they remember him with good thoughts.

Till our next assignemnt my friend.

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Old 03-13-2004, 01:31 PM
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If you would like to sign the Guess Book.....Please Do.....

http://www.legacy.com/philly/LegacyS...rsonId=2019111

Love

Ellie
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Old 03-14-2004, 10:23 AM
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This is a poem Dedicated to the Marines that have given their life for our country

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, you Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The Marine 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."
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Sorry we didn't post sooner. He was appreciated and will be missed.

SFC Darrel & Darrel's Joy
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