and the Patriot Guard
Honor Veteran Edmund John Kozlowski
of Pinellas Park, Florida
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Edmund John Kozlowski, 90, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (March 8,
2007) at Hospice House Woodside. He was born in Mount Carmel, Pa., and
came here in 1977 from Gilbert, Pa. He was a music teacher. He was an
Army veteran of World War II and Catholic. Survivors include five sons,
Phillip, Aurora, Ind., Edmund J. Jr., Pinellas Park, Stephen, Richmond,
Va., David, Keller, Texas, and Peter, Anchorage, Alaska; a brother,
John, Freeland, Md.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Edmund Kozlowski Sr., was the father of Florida Patriot Guard member Hotglass. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Kozlowski and are grateful for his service. |
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Riders from around the state began arriving early at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. Many different American Legion Rider Posts were
represented. Saint and Boff from American Legion Post 104 in Pinellas
Park, Ranger from the American Legion Post 312 in Oneco, Florida and
Bill Hood representing his American Legion Post in Sarasota, Florida. Mailman led the ride for the National PGR assisted by Misdirection and Squiggly. There were many independents riding on this mission. |
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 Mailman from the National Patriot Guard Riders Organization |
 Members and friends from the Christian Motorcycle Association |
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 Boff from the Special Forces Motorcycle Club standing the flag line |
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 Charley stands next to Michelle on the line |
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 Ranger, ALR & FPG and Graysoftail of the FPG arrive |
 Soon there were many bikes in the church parking lot |
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 Dynapilot and Ranger exchange views |
 Graysoftail, Dynapilot and Ranger |
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While the service was conducted a group of the riders rode on to Bay
Pines. We stopped and had lunch and cooled off as we awaited the
arrival of the Kozlowski family. Soon the motorcycles again roared to
life and rumbled into the peaceful cemetery at Bay Pines. Bay Pines is a beautiful area with a rich history. The National Cemetery there rest on the shores of Boca Ciega bay offering gentle bay breezes and a magnificant view. It is a beautiful place to visit and a fine location to choose for a final resting place. |
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Once at the memorial site in Bay Pines a Flag Line was formed to
embrace the Kozlowski family. So much is owed the veterans of Ed's
generation, the debt can never be repaid. The best we can do is attempt
to build on the legacy they left us and make it all better for the next
generation. It is always a sad event when families loose loved ones. But when that loved one has led a long, productive life the saddness is tempered with the joy they brought us while here. Ed Kozlowski left a great legacy and loving family behind. |
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laid to rest a patriot who served his country honorably when called.
The dedication and sacrifices of his generation insured the survival of
the present. It was a great honor to be invited to bid this gentleman
farewell. Rest in peace Edmund Kozlowski and thank your answering the
call when your nation needed you. It was you and your comrades who
saved the world and made it a better place of all of us. |
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