The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Interment Service for Raymond Walter Rears at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, 80236 on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 1:30PM, Committal Shelter B.
Mr. Rears was born on March 26, 1942 and died on March 7, 2022 at the age of 79. He served in the US Marine Corps from June, 1964 until May, 1968 and continued his service as a Reservist until April, 1970. He was also a Vietnam Veteran.
12:45PM - Stage at the Fort Logan Visitors Center
1:00PM - Mission Briefing 1:15PM - Depart for Committal Shelter B in order to form Flag Line Dave "EZ" McCabe will serve as Ride Captain and will bring Flags. Jim Herstein 303-518-8790 jwherst@aol.com
Fair winds and following seas to this USMC/Vietnam veteran. The family and friends of Mr. Raymond Walter Rears have my most sincere sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your loss. We are grateful for his sacrifices and gallant service to our country. Welcome Home.
RIP Marine
Jim
My sincere condolences go out to the friends and family of Vietnam Veteran Raymond W. Rears, USMC. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifices to our great country.
It will be my honor to stand for Mr Rears.
Welcome Home, Marine.
Please accept our condolences on the death of your loved one. Their service and sacrifice, as well as the family's support are very greatly appreciated. When one joins the military, they become a member of a brotherhood. Less than one percent of the US population are currently serving in the military and only seven percent of the US population are either veterans or part of the active military. These heroic men and women are bonded forever.
Our defenders of freedom were compelled to serve for many honorable reasons. Some left their homes, families and friends and went halfway around the world. They were willing to sacrifice their lives so that we could all be free. How fortunate for all of us that while we rest and sleep some brave warrior risks it all so we can sleep in peace. It takes a special man or woman to sacrifice their comfort and safety for their country. We would not be living the way we do now if it weren't for brave men and women who serve and risk their lives for our freedom and safety. Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. We, the members of the Colorado Patriot Guard, so greatly appreciate the service of your loved one and it is a great honor for us to stand at their Service. We thank you for inviting us and we offer our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family and friends of this proud Vietnam and USMC veteran, Raymond W Rears. Sorry for your loss. I’m thankful for his service and sacrifices to this great nation. I’ll bring flags and water.
To the family and friends of Mr. Rears please accept my sincere condolences. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. I will be honored to stand for this Marine.
Mike
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Raymond W. Rears, USMC Vietnam Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Marine…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. Welcome home...
I will be most honored to stand for Mr. Rears.
Kathy "Rat" Goldstein
Assist. State Capt. - CO
ratgold@comcast.net
Linda and I lift up prayers of comfort for this Veteran’s family & friends. May your memories of Mr. Rears bring you peace and comfort. We are forever grateful for this veterans’ service to our great country and for the freedom it allows us today. Greg Sasse
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Rears as they lay him to rest. Please accept my deepest condolences and my eternal gratitude for his service to our nation.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories console you and bring you peace and comfort.
To the family and friends of this American hero, my condolences are offered as a token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one!
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Raymond Walter Rears a Vietnam US Marine Corps Hero. I am grateful for the years of service that was provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Thank you or your service to our country and Welcome Home.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
PGR Ride Captain/Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
It is my privilege to stand for Mr. Rears.
To the family and friends of this hero I offer sincere condolences.
Rest in peace, Marine. We have the watch from here.
Welcome Home.
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Dave “Captain Slow” Lefavor
USAF 1967-1972; USAFR 1972-1979
Sincere appreciation for the US Marine Corps and Vietnam Service of Raymond Rears. The loss of someone who served and sacrificed is tragic and all Patriotic Americans are forever in their debt. Thankful for the sacrifices made by their families, as well. These Heroes gave up so much in order to preserve our freedoms and to ensure our safety and security. They have earned our recognition and respect. They will be greatly missed, but, will never be forgotten. May their family and friends achieve peace along with our enduring gratitude.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Rears. Once a Marine always a Marine. May he rest in peace. Semper fi.