American Legion Riders Post 104
and the
Patriot Guard
Honor SGT Gene Hawkins, Orlando, Florida|
Patriots from across Florida rode miles through the
dark and stormy night to pay their respects to Fallen Hero SGT
Gene Hawkins and his family in Orlando on October 28, 2006. It was
as if the very skies wept at the loss of this Florida son. |
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Members of the Patriot Guard gathered early to salute SGT Hawkins as he was escorted to his final resting place. Nearly fifty bikers from many different organizations and locations came together to see SGT Hawkins on his last journey. Several M/Cs were in attendance as well as members of the National Patriot Guard, the Florida Patriot Guard and American Legion Riders. |
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Everyone came to
attention when the hearse arrived. A final salute was rendered and SGT
Hawkins remains entered the church for one last time. Everyone shared
the Hawkins family loss and it was evident by the tear streaked faces
of the leather clad bikers standing in honor of this young soldier who
gave his all for the freedoms and security of his country. |
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| The riders stood by
waiting for the family of SGT Hawkins to arrive at the church. Florida
State Captian, Sig 22, watches for their arrival. As the family is
escorted into the church parking lot the patriots waiting there come to
attention and raise their flags in honor as they enter the building to
say their final farewell to their son, comrade and friend. |
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| Rest well
Sergeant Gene Hawkins, your duty has been done. You sit at the table of
the Lord now. Each of us owes you a debt of gratitude for your service
and stand in awe of your sacrifice. |
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| © 2006 ALR Post 104 | Last updated: Saturday, October 28, 2006 19:48 |
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