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for Joe Gravance
COL (USA, Ret) Calvin & Jan Washispack
December 28, 2024
The Final Salute - In Memorial Honor to Joe Gravance
Brothers in Arms, Military men, and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and "as a way" to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Joe, Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for the Joe. To Joe, it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to our great country, State, and community during his service with the U.S. Army, Joe we honor. your distinguished military record, and we commend you for your years of honorable service in the U.S. Army, You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American Soldier: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true Professional Soldier. You are dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace. You were truly a "A Soldier."
On behalf of the entire U.S. Military (U.S. Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force and Cost Guard) and we extend our sympathies and our condolences to your family and loved ones.
We Render the Hand Salute! (see photo)
Your kids
January 14, 2018
Dad,you were always so much fun at dinners & auctions. We will miss your jokes, your laugh & smile. We love you and will always think about & remember you.
Frederick Thomas
January 7, 2018
I will always remember his smile and warm heart!
Manuel Silva
January 6, 2018
I will miss you old friend
The Eagles Dedication
COL (Ret) Calvin & Jan Washispack
January 3, 2018
It is the Soldier
In Memorial Honor Joe P Gravance
US Army 1951-1953
It's the Soldier,
not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship.
It's the Soldier,
not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It's the Soldier,
not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It's the Soldier,
not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate.
It's the Soldier,
not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It's the Soldier,
not the politician, who has given us the right to vote, ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
It's the Soldier, Who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.
ETERNAL REST GRANT HIM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM.
Marge Lorenz
January 3, 2018
Joe was a very nice man. He supported the PHSS (Trinity Hall) in Edna, CA for their annual Portuguese celebration by auctioning at the live auction and serving sopas. He had fun auctioning - he liked to tease and make people laugh and make them spend $$$. RIP Joe. You will be missed!
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