Paul "ICEMAN" Matthews RIP

Brother Iceman's catch phrase was "I'm the ICEMAN because I'm real cool" 

Brother IceMan was 63 years old and a Nam Vet. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 star, combat Action Ribbon, Rifle Marksman Badge.

As the bell tolls...We Remember...Iceman... 

As the bell tolls...We Remember...Iceman's...Brotherhood... 

As the bell tolls...We Remember...Iceman's...Honor, Courage, Committment...

R. I. P. Paul "Iceman" Matthews. - You are remembered!

RAZ

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Sat, 12/01/2012

Sgt. Walter "Boots" Stafford

Sergeant Walter "Boots" Stafford

June 2 1948- June 6 2012
 
National Defense Service medal
Air Medal w/BR#7
Combat Action Ribbon
Combat Air Crew Insignia
Presidential Unit Citation
Viet Nam Service Medal w/5*
Purple Heart Medal
Viet Nam Campaign Medal w/device
Good Conduct (second award)
 
In his short time with us, Boots left his mark on everyone who knew him. A soft-spoken Warrior, he had a great sense of humor, and the stories of his three tours in Viet Nam as a door gunner and tunnel rat were nothing short of amazing. When he wasn't in his garden or riding, he was raising money for homeless vets. A genuine American hero , although in true form, he didn't think so. He said he had found a home with his brothers in the Leathernecks, and you could see it when he was with us.
 
Ride easy Brother Boots....we will miss you and that notebook you wrote in all the time.
We will meet again.
 
Semper Fidelis,
 
From: Brother Tink
Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Wed, 06/06/2012

Dan "Whitty" Witt

IN MEMORY OF OUR BROTHER..

"WHITTY IS HERE"
DAN L. WITT
WHITTY - LFFL
ROAD CAPTAIN
HORSEMEN

Brother whitty

As the bell tolls...we remember...
Whitty...
As the bell tolls...we remember...
Whitty's...Brotherhood...
As the bell tolls...we remember...
Whitty's...Honor, Courage and Commitment.
R.I.P. Dan "Whitty" Witt. - You are remembered!

Semper Fidelis,
Horsemen

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Mon, 09/12/2011

Tommy Gun

Thomas Giles Schneider
(September 19, 1948 - August 18, 2011)

 Thomas Giles Schneider 

U.S. Veteran

With a smile and sense of humor that always lit up a room, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, dear friend and brother of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club will be warmly remembered and sorely missed. Tom (Tommy Gun) was lifted by God to eternal life on August 18, 2011 in his 62nd year. We will think of him with the rumble of a Harley, the swing of a golf club on a mild Spring day, the thwack of a dart connecting with a bristle board, the scent of a freshly grilled burger.

 

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Thu, 08/18/2011

In Memory of Dennis Anthony “Fat Guy” Jaromin

In Memory of Dennis Anthony “Fat Guy” Jaromin

 
 
 
 
 

                                                               
 
January 2, 1947-- June 26, 2011                                                                                 
Dennis was born in Baltimore to the late Anna T. (Wilkowski) & Anthony W. Jaromin. After their deaths he was raised by his uncle the late Edward Wilkowski and late wife Libby. At 17, Dennis joined the United States Marine Corps January 2, 1964, He said many times this was the second best decision of his life, second only to his wife, Rosemary.
After discharge from USMC he stayed in Maine until moving to Boston in 1970. Dennis worked as a printer and engraver until his health forced his retirement. Not one to sit and do nothing Dennis learned to use a computer and discovered the internet. It was through the internet that he found his greatest passion. Marines that like to ride motorcycles. On May 29, 1999, he and 10 other Marines founded the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club International, Inc.. For Dennis it was a dream come true! Marines and Motorcycles, could there be anything better?
Through his involvement with the Leathernecks he held many offices. Dennis was the first National Secretary, then became National Secretary/Treasurer, National Treasurer/Adjutant, all while serving as President of the National Founding Chapter in Massachusetts. He was then elected as the fourth National President of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club International, Inc. He then went on to hold the position of President of the New England Region and once again President of the Founding Chapter. He worked continuously to build the Club from Coast to Coast and Internationally.

 

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Sun, 06/26/2011

"Tup"

Brother Tup

Gary "Tup" Tupper,  Orlando, Fl, 1953 - 2010 

 

With deep sorrow I must announce the passing of PVT GARY "Tup" TUPPER at the age of 56. After serving our country in the marines from 1972-1974 he went to college and received several advanced degrees in engineering. As a Siemens Engineer he designed power plants. Tup rode as a member of the PGR and Leathernecks MC. Tup also served his nation as one of the unsung heroes of disaster management as a HAM operator.  Ham operator KD4CWC has now signed off.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking to make donations in Gary's memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  Please click on the link below and it will take you directly to his memorial fund.
 
 
 
 
 
Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Sat, 03/13/2010

"Doc Hall"

Brother Doc Hall

Jack "Doc" Hall,  Mims, Fl, 1942 - 2010 

 

It with heavy heart that I pass the word on.  Doc Hall is no longer with us.  Doc was a real friend, a Brother a Founding Member of the Central Florida Chapter and a member of the Space Coast Chapter.  As a FMF Corpsman he was awarded a Bronze Star with a Combat Device. After years and years of escorting the travelling wall but not visiting it, Doc finally gathered the strength to walk the big wall two years ago.  His healing finally began then.

 

“God made Corpsman so that Marines could have Heroes.”

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Thu, 03/11/2010

Top's Final Inspection

 

 

 

 

The Marine stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The Marine squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,

 

 

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Marine waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God,
"Step forward now, you Marine,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

 

Semper Fidelis brother, We miss you.

Top 1951-2009

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Sat, 06/20/2009

"Jimbo"

Brother Jimbo

James "Jimbo" Yeaton,  MA, 1956 - 2009 

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Wed, 04/01/2009

"Ripper"

Brother Ripper

John "Ripper" Steffen, Hugo, MN, 1964 - 2008

Obituary:

John passed away on Nov. 28, 2008, at his home in Hugo, at the age of 44 after a very courageous battle with cancer. John was born on March 24, 1964, in Albert Lea, to Leon and Laura (Vorpahl) Steffen. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1982. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country for four years.

On Oct. 3, 1987, he was united in marriage to Shaun Vangen. They were blessed with two sons, Justin and Finn. John lived in Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa before coming back to make his home in Minnesota. He worked for El Tronics in the Minneapolis area. They were wonderful to him throughout his battle with cancer.

John is survived by his wife, Shaun, of Hugo; sons, Justin, who is proudly serving as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Finn, at home in Hugo; Justin’s fianceé, Molly Vargason; parents, Leon and Laura Steffen of Albert Lea; siblings: Tim (Jamie) Steffen of Mascoutah, Ill., Mary (Larry) Schroader of Albert Lea, Cathy (Kirk) Cash of Farmington, Mike (Peggy) Steffen of White Wood, S.D., and Melissa (John) Bien of Sioux Falls, S.D.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; mother-in-law, Sandra Vangen of White Bear Lake; brother-in-law, Drew (Melissa) Vangen of Albert Lea; sister-in-law, Tira Vangen of White Bear Lake; and many friends in the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club. John was preceded in death by grandparents, Arnold and Florence Vorpahl and Elmore and Anne Steffen; and father-in-law, Kenneth Vangen.

We salute his strength of character, his determination to fight the difficult battle with cancer, and above all, his tremendous sense of humor throughout his journey. John will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. God bless his memory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, hospice or memorial of your choice.

Reported to Final Duty Station: 
Fri, 11/28/2008