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Big rock 
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| 09 May 2008 2:52 PM |
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Updated 1155 cdt 14 May 08 by Big rock
Updated 0800 cdt 14 May 08 by Big rock
Rio Grand Valley area riders, let's take the short ride out to Mission to help honor SPC. Alex Gonzalez and his family:
Mission Area Staging: Virgil Wilson Funeral home
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Location: 2200 N. Conway, Mission Texas
Staging Time: 1115- 1130, KSU 1145
Please arrive at the staging fueled and with drinking water to hydrate before departure.
Weather: High temp low 90's, humid, windy. In other words, a good day to ride.
Please know your limits in being out in the heat and do not try to exceed them.
Ride Captain: Terence Tisdale cell: 956-821-8503 e-mail: ttisdale@calpine.com
Final Itinerary Services for SPC. Alex Gonzalez, 21, Mission, TX, 17 May 08 - Saturday 1200
"Alex is our Hero" banners along with hundreds of flags were held by the school children lined up outside the five schools we passsed on Alex's final drive home. Hundreds of people from Mission came out lining the street waiting for us to pass holding flags and signs thanking him for paying the ultimate price for our freedom. Two Purple Hearts. Yes, he is a real HERO.
All contacts have been made, this mission is a GO. Please join us we honor this hometown hero who gave all for you and me. He deserves nothing less than our best. We need as many flag bikes as we can get for this mission. If you have never been to a mission in a small Texas town come to this one, you will never forget the support the community will show this hero.
Order of the mission:
Ride Captain Terence Tisdale and six flag bikes will escort the family to the services. We will set up our flag line at the church one half hour before the services and before the family arrives. Once the services have started our Forward Advance Support Team (FAST) we will move our flags to the cemetery.
We will have some down time once the service starts and riders can use the restrooms and cool down. Flag bikes (bikes with large flags) will remain at the church and will be in the procession to the cemetery. Flag Bike Riders in the procession will join the flag line after the procession arrives the cemetery.
Please join us as we Stand Tall & Silent honoring Spc. Alex Gonzalez, his family and community. Bring a friend with you who has never attended a PGR mission, they will thank you afterwards.
Service Date: Saturday, 17 May
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe 620 N. Dunlap just off on Conway
Cemetery Location: RGV States Cemerery on 2620 Inspiration road
Ride Captain:
Terence Tisdale cell: 956-821-8503
Co-ride captain:
David Trevino cell: 956 536 4728
Joe Morales cell 956 778 1906
Thank you for all you do for our fallen heroes and the PGR,
Terence
The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who condone evil, but because of those who do nothing about it." -- Albert Einstein
Revival of patriotism is what the Patriot Guard are bringing back to America!
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, 21, of Mission, Texas, died May 6 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered small arms fire and a rocket-propelled grenade attack. He was assigned to the 43rd Combat Engineer Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591. |
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semperpapa
Posts: 1314
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 09 May 2008 2:53 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez for your great loss. May the Lord grant you peace and serenity in these times of sorrow.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It will not be forgotten!
May God bless you all.
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Frank "Semperpapa"
"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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mailman
Posts: 12764
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 3:10 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Alex J. Gonzalez. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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1armymom
Posts: 474
Virginia Beach, VA User Accounts Support Team
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| 09 May 2008 4:01 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez,
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Spc. Gonzalez,
May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 202 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
2 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
Forum Moderator: WWW.STRYKERNEWS.COM
DAR, Blue Star Moms, PGR District 5 'Hampton Roads'
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."
~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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Jasper54
Posts: 6220
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 4:07 PM |
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| I wish to offer my most sincere prayers and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, who has made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while defending our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you bring your loved one home to be laid to rest. |
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, Cpl. Monahan, LCpl. Adams
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Uffda
Posts: 10360
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
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| 09 May 2008 4:08 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Alex.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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SFC Rod
Posts: 320
Weston, Mich
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| 09 May 2008 5:32 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Alex D. Gonzalez. Alex, You Will Never Be Forgotten...
Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
SFC Rod, Standing in Honor and Respect..
www.fallenheroesmemorial.com
www.andrewnelsonmemorial.com
www.familiesunitedmission.com
www.leonderaps.net
www.guymadison.com Spencer Karol
www.thereading.us
SSG Keith Matthew "Matt" Maupin, OIF, 04/26/08
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vander177
Posts: 3024
Vandergrift, PA
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| 09 May 2008 6:36 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Alex D. GOnzalez. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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mlmsan
Posts: 2648
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 09 May 2008 9:58 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, US Army, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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PGRLabLuvr 
Posts: 8220
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 11:02 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Alex is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SPC Alex D. Gonzalez, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5935
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 11:11 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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sig22
Posts: 2987
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 10 May 2008 4:46 AM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Alex.....Godspeed..... |
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008
PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
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