~ To all the Goldstar Family Members ~ Words do not describe the experience that all the Patriot Guard members felt while in your midst for the weekend. It was a rare opportunity for us to dialogue with all of you. We always come to your ceremonies
with the utmost respect and reverence. With that in mind, we are always at a distance from you at the services. We do not want to intrude. We want you to sense and feel our support and presence, but we never want you to feel that we are being too
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Posted on April 17, 2008 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments
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Your presence, and that of the other PGR members at our gatherings are always welcome, and a blessing! It is one more "silver lining" that helps cover the dark cloud that looms overhead.
Ruth and I want to thank you folks for taking the time to be there for our families. It is time that you folks could be spending at home with your families.
But then again, when you are with us, you ARE with family!!!
On a personal note, I will always treasure the pin you gave me, and I will always treasure the memory of seeing all the American flags and PGR members at the funeral home as we came over the hill that day. It meant the world to me, and immediately lifted my spirits, and my chin. For that, and your service to our country and our families, I can't thank you enough!!!
May God bless you one and all,
Kermit and Ruth Hugo
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers. I had missed your comment until this morning. Knowing that others are thinking of our son as well as all of the other soldiers is a great comfort to us. Thank you for the wonderful things you and your group do.
Sincerely,
Kay Castner
Thank you for your thoughtful words. They are also members of this group and have a video and pictures posted.
Barb Stirn