Comments on: Mission Complete: Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry

By: Joe Dimond

Joe Dimond — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:10:13 +0000

I worked with John in Iraq, and was unable to make his funeral for obvious reasons. I just found this website, and wanted to let you know that the pictures are awesome, and I wanted to thank you all for the proper send off to a good man!
SSgt Dimond
USMC

By: UrbanGrounds » Blog Archive » Take Your US Flag to Work Day

UrbanGrounds » Blog Archive » Take Your US Flag to Work Day — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:49:28 +0000

[...] Michelle Malkin is asking readers to submit their favorite photos of the American flag. Mine is one that I took a couple of weeks ago at the burial of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry. [...]

By: Annette

Annette — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 03:50:23 +0000

John’s wife is Malia, and I am her Aunt. I was at John’s funeral on Thursday. I want to thank all of the Patriot Guard Riders from the bottom of my heart on behalf of the whole family. I went around and shook hands with as many as I could after the graveside service and thank you for coming. I know I missed some of you. I just want you to all know having you there was such a blessing. All the beautiful flages and those who came despite of the cold weather to honor John and comfort the family.

What a beautiful site when we came out of the church and again at the cemetry. Seeing all the flags was a reminder that John died protecting his family, friends, and all Americans.

He was our hero and will ge missed very much.

By: Wireman

Wireman — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:10:07 +0000

Thanks for the great photos! it’s a pleasure riding with you!

By: Tony Figueroa (Fig)

Tony Figueroa (Fig) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:20:59 +0000

I was there with ya’ll. My buddy Johnny and I were holding the large American flag front and center at the chapel entrance. It was an honor to stand tall with such a great group of men, women, and children in paying respects to an American hero and his family. God bless Gunny Fry and his family.

By: Tora Anne

Tora Anne — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:39:09 +0000

Feel free to take their picture any time we are available to come. I got a great picture of them from behind. My youngest is a recruit in the Young Marines, so he was not able to wear his uniform yet (he graduates April 8th) I want them to know their freedom comes at a cost.

By: BluHog

BluHog — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:13:16 +0000

SC99P,

Thanks for posting these. I was unable to ride this mission which I’m thinking may have been our largest yet for the State of Texas. Thanks for serving with the PGR (and also w/Uncle Sugar)!

BluHog
Ride Captain, PGR
Fort Worth, TX

By: Robbie

Robbie — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:02:22 +0000

They are cute kids. They stood next to me at the church as the family arrived. One of your kids asked me how to salute, and I told them they could also hold their hands over their hearts too.

I was going to take a picture of them standing there in formation, each holding a little American flag, with their hands over their hearts, but I won’t take a child’s photo without first getting permission from their parents.

By: Tora Anne

Tora Anne — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 02:48:19 +0000

I just wanted to say GREAT Site!! I was out with the riders today (big blue truck, trailer and four cute children) The pictures are great!!

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