PRAYER REQUEST, Vanity

Lakeland Ledger ^ | Nov 9, 2006 | gonzo

[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.

[gonzo]

Ray was originally in the 8th Army, made Sergeant,(more than once), and fought in France and Belgium.

He was in the 'Battle of the Bulge', and was one of the 'Bastards of Bastogne'!

In the fog of war, he fought alongside several groups, including an Air Force unit, and some British and Canadian Forces. Since he was bandaged by a Canadian Medic, he was later made an Honourary Chief Warrant Officer in the R.C.R.

Sergeant O'Donnell was one of our heroes, and I'll bet he's got his leg back, now that he's in Heaven!

R.I.P., Sarge.

OORAH!!

[fieldmarshaldj]

May he rest in peace. Prayers for your family.

[gonzo]

Can I get a ping list for Sarge?............FRegards

[BlessedBeGod]

I'm so sorry, gonzo. Prayers on the way for you and your family.

[gonzo]

Thanks, friend...........FRegards

[Allegra]

May God comfort and strengthen you all at this time.

And farewell to a wonderful American hero. May he rest in the peaceful joy of our Lord's arms.

[barker]

Prayers for his family. Goodbye soldier, well done.

[barker]

Would you ping your prayer list for this soldier and his family.

[Pegita]

It is unto You, O Lord, that we return with deep appreciation for the life and sacrifice of Raymond O'Donnell. Thank You that he has been a part of each of our lives, for his service has given us our liberties and freedom. Comfort his family and friends as they mourn his passing from this life ... encourage their hearts unto the time of joyous reunion. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever, Amen ...

[onyx]

You have my prayers, gonzo. I am sorry for your family's loss of a cherished loved one. May he rest in peace.

[toomanygrasshoppers]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family, gonzo.

[tiredoflaundry]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you & your family.

[Matchett-PI]

Condolences to Sherry and the rest of her family. Sorry to hear this news Gonzo. You are all in my prayers.

[IronJack]

My sympathies to you and Sherry, Gonz. You were lucky to know such a man, let alone to have him as part of your family.

[alfa6]

Best Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[FryingPan101]

"Sergeant O'Donnell was one of our heroes, and I'll bet he's got his leg back, now that he's in Heaven!"

You betcha! I'll just bet my Dad was at the gate to welcome him home.

Geronimo!

[sweetiepiezer]

Prayers for your family at this time.

[oldglory]

Sending thoughts,prayers to you and family.

The World War 2 veterans were truly the GREATEST--and Sherry's Dad is so typical of the kind people, and world we remember!

Pings for Sargeant O'Donnell-- May he rest in peace.

[Bizzy Bugz]

My prayers for your family. May our Lord comfort all of you at this time of sorrow.

[trussell]

RIP Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to gonzo; Mata-Sherry

Rest in Peace
 Sergeant Raymond O'Donnell

gonzo & Mata-Sherry, My prayers go up for all who now mourn the passing of Sergeant O'Donnell.  

Blessings,
trussell

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