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June 23,2009 was the
funeral of my father, SSGT Ernest
Isaac, WW II & Korea veteran, age
81.
I would like to personally thank and
commend he Patriot Guard Riders under
the leadership of Ride Captain Frank
'SARGE' Harris for a job well done!!.
As a Patriot Guard Member I know and
understand what we do, but this past
week the shoe has been on the other
foot, so to speak, and my father's
family and friends experienced a
Patriot Guard Mission from the
bereaved side. They were grateful,
impressed, and more understanding of
the missions. I received many thank
you's and words of gratitude for the
PGR Mission on behalf of my father.
Again Sarge, I am eternally grateful.
Ernie 'Sandsifter' Isaac
Viet-Nam Era US Navy Vet and PGR
member
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6/26/2009
Dear Ohio Patriot Guard Riders,
No words can express the gratitude
that my family and I feel for your
patriotism and participation at my
grandfather’s viewing, funeral,
and graveside services on Wednesday
June 24, 2009 in Vandalia,
Ohio. We were completely
overwhelmed and in awe by the number
of Patriot Guard men and women who
were there to honor my grandpa,
Carroll Snider – a man and WWII
veteran whom you have never
met. It must have been the
hottest and most humid day of the
year so far, but 19 of you were there
for him. The professionalism,
patriotism, and respect you showed
and garnered made us extremely proud,
even on our very sad day.
During the long 15 mile procession
between the service location and
cemetery, it did not go unnoticed how
every on-coming car stopped and how
people came out of their homes and
businesses to pay their
respects. To Captain John
McGee, your heartfelt condolences on
behalf of the PGR's will always be
cherished. It was certainly one
of the hardest days for my family,
but you helped to make our last
memories we will have with Carroll
(grandpa) as special as he was.
Sincerely,
Jenny Pierce (for the Snider, Finch,
Nelson, and Pierce family)
