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PRAYER REQUEST, Vanity
Lakeland Ledger ^ | Nov 9, 2006 | gonzo

Posted on 11/09/2006 2:47:32 AM PST by gonzo

Prayers requested for the family of Raymond O'Donnell, my Father-in-Law, who passed away November 7, 2006 in Plant City, Florida.

He was a World War II combat veteran, one of our finest generation, that made possible the freedoms that we all enjoy today.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Angeline, his sons, Terry and Denny O'Donnell, and his daughter, Sherry Lee, my wife, also known on Free Republic as 'Mata-Sherry', and about 10 to 12 grandchildren (I don't know the total).

Brief Services have been held per his last wishes, and a Memorial Service will be held for him in January, 2007, in Plant City.


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To: gonzo
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and your family at this time.
Farewell to an American Hero.
41 posted on 11/09/2006 8:30:58 AM PST by kattracks
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To: gonzo; Mata-Sherry

My heart mourn of your loss.

My heart swells with respect and honor for his service and patiotism.

May Mata-Sherry and her family's grief give way to enlightened hearts rejoicing in a life well lived.

Florida FReeper FRegards, Gonzo.


42 posted on 11/09/2006 8:45:16 AM PST by mcmuffin (My can of vintage '94 GOP WhoopA$$- Where'd it go?________________( flat ))
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To: gonzo

Lord, welcome this warrior home. And give his family comfort.


43 posted on 11/09/2006 8:48:28 AM PST by Humidston (Houston - Don't feed jihad...DON'T SHOP ON HARWIN.)
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To: gonzo
What more can a man or woman ask than to enjoy the love and well-earned respect and love of the family he or she leaves behind? Thank you, Gonzo, for sharing Ray's heroic life with us. From your posting, I am certain that memories of this courageous man fill all your hearts even as you mourn his loss.

My condolences and warm regards . . . Penny

44 posted on 11/09/2006 9:14:43 AM PST by Penny
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To: gonzo

Joining in prayer for you and your family.


45 posted on 11/09/2006 9:32:40 AM PST by NanaDory8
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To: Jim Robinson
Thank you for the alert Jim. Another one of the "Greatest Generation" answers the "Last Taps". I private replied to Gonzo. I will more than likely be facing the same situation as my father WWII, Korea, and RVN, with CIB and two stars is in poor health and more than likely answer that same trumpet call in the not so distant future.

Greg Adams
Brownsville, TX
RVN

46 posted on 11/09/2006 9:49:58 AM PST by ImpBill (All gave some. Some gave all.)
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To: Jim Robinson

I'm in.


47 posted on 11/09/2006 9:51:16 AM PST by Doctor Raoul (Difference between the CIA and the Free Clinic is that the Free Clinic knows how to stop a leak.)
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To: gonzo

Thank God for this hero! I join in lifting you and Sherry to God for His blessing, peace and guidance as you deal with his homegoing.


48 posted on 11/09/2006 12:48:43 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: gonzo

My prayers also gonzo. The greatest of the greatest generation die at about 1,000 a day. God bless them all.


49 posted on 11/09/2006 12:50:46 PM PST by Enterprise (Let's not enforce laws that are already on the books, let's just write new laws we won't enforce.)
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To: Jim Robinson

Amen!


50 posted on 11/09/2006 1:29:21 PM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: gonzo

May he rest in peace.


51 posted on 11/09/2006 2:20:22 PM PST by Taxman (So that the beautiful pressure does not diminish!)
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To: gonzo

Prayers for your Father-in-Law that he is having a wonderful time in Heaven, along with my gratitude for his service. Also, prayers for you and yours. Hang tough, and remember the good times.


52 posted on 11/09/2006 2:26:29 PM PST by BikerTrash
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To: gonzo

Prayers for the Sarge and his family.


53 posted on 11/09/2006 2:29:29 PM PST by Budge (<>< Sit Nomen Domini benedictum. <><)
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To: gonzo

God Bless him and his family. My prayers are INCOMING.


54 posted on 11/09/2006 3:45:14 PM PST by JOE43270 (JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
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To: gonzo
Rest in peace, Sergeant O'Donnell.

"They've got us surrounded, the poor bastards" - anonymous member of "The Battling Bastards of Bastogne", referring to the encircling German forces.

55 posted on 11/09/2006 4:03:05 PM PST by an amused spectator (The Credit Party - the Dine-And-Dash Democrats line up the sheep for shearing again)
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To: gonzo

Will be saying prayers for you, your wife and family. You have been so wonderful to FR...God Bless!


56 posted on 11/09/2006 4:21:17 PM PST by hope (What's new? The rats have been in control of since 2000.)
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To: gonzo
Soldier rest, Gently pressed,
To the calm, Mother Earth's
Waiting breast;
Duty done, Like the sun:
Going West.

TAPS


57 posted on 11/09/2006 4:48:20 PM PST by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: gonzo

Gonzo, we went to the Battle of the Bulge museum in Diekirk Luxemburg. Those guys suffered through a very very very cold winter! I really appreciate them after seeing all the artifacts and dioramas at the museum! Thank you for HIS SERVICE FOR ALL OF US!!!!!!!!!!!!!


58 posted on 11/09/2006 6:18:55 PM PST by buffyt (America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people. Pres. George Bush)
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To: gonzo

My condolences. God Bless Raymond and his family.


59 posted on 11/09/2006 6:22:25 PM PST by A knight without armor
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To: Taxman

http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/NMMH/
If you ever go to Luxembourg you should visit this museum. The WWII museum in New Orleans is GREAT, too! You really appreciate what our brave soldiers suffered through.


60 posted on 11/09/2006 6:22:35 PM PST by buffyt (America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people. Pres. George Bush)
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