Memorial Thread ~ FReeper redrock went Home October 6, 2010

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Memorial Thread ~ FReeper redrock has gone Home ~
~ October 6, 2010 ~

FReeper redrock is a Vietnam Veteran, an Army Medic.

Rest in Peace, Mike.

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Original Prayer Request Thread - May 7, 2008 - click

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Anita, and their 2 girls.

[Kathy in Alaska]

FReeper redrock has gone Home. Rest in Peace, Mike.

[NEMDF]

Thank you for sharing this news. REST IN PEACE, SOLDIER.

[NonValueAdded]

Rest In Peace and our prayers are with your loved ones.

[Doulos1]

I never knew you, but you are my people, so I love you and what you stood for. God Bless your family.
Jesus Christ will return and get us all up. The Hope.

[Allegra]

Rest in peace, dear patriot.

My prayers up for Mike's family.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

redrock, USA

Amazing Grace

[Cindy]

May God give Mike’s family the peace and comfort that passes all of our understanding.

In Jesus’ Holy Name.
Amen.

[loveliberty2]

What a lovely tribute! May God’s blessings be felt in the hearts and minds of his family and all who loved him.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Rest in Peace, Mike...you will be sorely missed.

Prayers for your family....

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[amom]

I remember redrock from the Jarbridge and Klamath Falls situations which AuntB so eloquently describes in her thread:

‘YOU’LL KNOW HIM WHEN YOU SEE HIM!” A tribute to Eagle Award winner, Jeff Head. Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2002 12:51:20 PM by AuntB
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/659688/posts

Salute to you my dear redrock. Your legacy is an honorable one. I missed you already and now I see I’m going to have to get used to it.

[LUV W]

Amazing Grace.wma
[click]

God rest the soul of
Redrock...a hero and FReeper

[amom]

amen

[Molly Pitcher]

He was a dear, dear FReeper. Memorial Day I'll always think of him....

Great thread. Thanks Kathy.

[EDINVA]

Prayers for Mike and his family.

[pollywog]

Prayers for Mike’s family. Thank you for serving our Country!

[Billthedrill]

RIP. “It tolls for thee.”

[KC Burke]

redrock had some wonderful threads that were focused on the importance of certain aspects of our nation. One such was a tribute to Memorial Day which used his personal experiences in combat to reflect on that day’s importance.

Will They Even Remember My Name?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638343/posts

When you read this and reflect that redrock and his character are typical of many conservative that make up this forum, it give great hope for our nation.

[AKA Elena]

Thanks for your post -- redrock and I were kindred spirits in many ways.

I loved him and we so seldom crossed paths.

I will miss him greatly and he will be a figure in my prayers for a very long time.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Brad’s Gramma]

I put “redrock” in the keywords for the thread you linked to...I hope you don’t mind..

[Diver Dave]

Rest In Peace, Redrock.

Hand Salute.........two

[Jim Robinson]

May he rest in peace. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

[combat_boots]

RIP, redrock.

Well done. Very well done, sir.

[amom]

Bump for old times sake.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Thank you for the link. OMG, that story needed a Kleenex Alert.

Will They Even Remember My Name?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638343/posts

Redrock now walks with God along with all our other American patriots. FR has lost another American hero. He will be missed!

[M Kehoe]

I will miss you.

May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand, and comfort your family in this time of sorrow.

5.56mm

[amom]

Thanks for the reminder Burke.

[50mm]

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Amen

[Eaker]

Be at peace Mike.

[amom]

I forgot to thank you for this thread Kathy so thank you. (((HUGS)))

[Rad_J]

I met Mike(redrock) and his family election night 2004 in Lehi, Utah. I will always remember what he said when Bush was declared the winner. We all cheered and then he said that this was payback for all of the veterans who had suffered because of John Kerry’s slander of the Vietnam troops. It was a touching moment.

Thanks redrock, you are a hero. We will miss you and we will pray for your family.

[NanaDory8]

Joining in prayer for Mike and his loved ones.

[Pegita]

SUNRISE ...

When I shall come to the end of my way,
When I shall rest at the close of life's day,
When “Welcome home” I shall hear Jesus say,
Oh, that will be sunrise for me. . . .

When in His beauty I see the great King,
Join with the ransomed His praises to sing,
When I shall join them my tribute to bring,
Oh, that will be sunrise for me. . .

When life is over and daylight is passed,
In heaven's harbor my anchor is cast,
When I see Jesus my Savior at last,
Oh, that will be sunrise for me. . .

Refrain

Sunrise tomorrow, sunrise tomorrow,
Sunrise in glory is waiting for me;
Sunrise tomorrow, sunrise tomorrow,
Sunrise with Jesus for eternity.

Rejoicing that Mike has entered the presence of our Glorious Lord ... sorrowing at the loss of his physical presence. May the Lord sustain his beloved family and friends until the time of joyous reunion.

[Tribune7]

I'm very sorry. R.I.P. Redrock.

Prayer bump

[darkwing104]

Prayers

[onedoug]

Ft Sam & RVN bumps.

RIP Mike.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Will They Even Remember My Name?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638343/posts

Beautiful thread, thanks for reposting it.

redrock, I didn't know you here other than as a screen name.

But I'll remember you now.

[Salvation]

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

[Tijeras_Slim]

He’s with Ricky now, all whole and well, with all his cares gone by.

I cried too.

[Salvation]

Please pray for this Catholic FReeper who has passed away.

 

May The Lord bless you and keep you;  

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;

May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

And may Our Lady bless you with   her maternal love

In the name of the Father, and of the Son
and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Catholic Prayer Ping

Please address all prayers to redrock;    

If you would like to be added to the Catholic Prayer Ping List, please FReepmail me.

 

[alarm rider]

Medics. The bravest of the brave. No man or woman who ever served would fail to thank a medic for their courage and bravery.

“Through cloud and sunshine Lord, abide with me”.

He does and we always will.

Salutes Mike. Thank you for your service.

AR

[alarm rider]

Medics. The bravest of the brave. No man or woman who ever served would fail to thank a medic for their courage and bravery.

“Through cloud and sunshine Lord, abide with me”.

He does and we always will.

Salutes Mike. Thank you for your service.

AR

[MoJo2001]

No more pain, redrock. In this I can take peace and solace. Please say hello to the rest of the FReeper Brigade up there. Say “hi” to Mr. Tonkin and TexasCowboy for me. Thank you for being apart of our world.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click for Mikes's thread of that election night.

"Vietnam Vets--WE HAVE WON!!!"---(Welcome Home!!!)..11/03/04

For sure he is missed.

[AZamericonnie]

Rest in peace redrock.

Prayers for comfort for all who knew & loved him.

[Fawn]

Very sorry to hear this.....this is heartbreaking to see a Freeper leave us. REST IN PEACE RedRock ....

This is very odd. Looking through your thread posted, I saw a post by another much respected Freeper. 68-69Tonkingulfyachtclub
His last post was on OCTOBER 6TH thread!

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:6869tonkingulfyachtc/index?tab=comments;brevity=full;options=no-change

[Fawnn]

May redrock rest in God’s peace.

Prayers for and condolences to his family and friends.