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Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:16 PM |
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Updated 12 May 08 at 1200 PST by wags
Updated 12 May 08 at 0930 CDS by Sandra
FINAL MISSION PLAN FOR WELCOME HOME: 429TH ROANOKE, VA
TUESDAY MAY 13TH, 2008
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE MAY BE A FINAL CHANGE BUT THIS IS A “GO” FOR RIGHT NOW.
The Men and Women of the 429th are leaving Camp Atterbury in Indiana tonight, Monday, by bus at 10:30 PM. They will arrive in Roanoke at approximately 10:30 AM Tuesday morning. We will provide motorcycle escort from Mile Marker “2” on I-581 to the National Guard Armory in Roanoke. We will blend in with the escort as they enter the Roanoke Valley. Details at mission briefing. At the armory we will provide a flag line after quickly dismounting the bikes.
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After the ceremony at the armory honoring these heroes, there will be 2 vans requiring escort out of town; one toward Fredericksburg/Richmond and one toward South Boston.
Staging will be at:
Star City Powersports
5120 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
Phone (540) 366-8500
Toll Free 1-866-275-5144
The following link is a map to Star City Powersports:
http://www.starcitypowersports.com/contact/index.htm#directions
We will stage at: 9:15 AM
Mission Brief at: 9:30 AM
Kick Stands Up (KSU) at: When we get phone contact from the busses
Feel free to arrive at the staging early…
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*Bikes encouraged, cages OK.
*3X5 flags on bikes if you have it. Not required.
*3X5 flags for flag line at armory strongly encouraged. Bring an extra flag if you have it.
Call or email with questions:
Jim ’borlo’ Borling
borlo@patriotguard.org
540-797-3753
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[b][i]TENTATIVE—TENTATIVE—TENTATIVE[/i][/b]
The 429th will be leaving Camp Atterbury in Indiana BY BUS at 22:30 (10:30 PM) tonight, Monday. They are tentatively scheduled to arrive in Roanoke at 10:00 AM Tuesday. They may arrive earlier or it may be later. I will be in on a conference call at 14:00 (2:00 PM) today to discuss details about this Welcome Home. I will immediately update the thread with new information.
I anticipate meeting up with the busses somewhere along I-581 to escort them in to the Armory; then flag line. We are now expecting a need to escort more folks for the Roanoke armory to the South Boston area. More info later…
Jim ‘borlo’ Borling
540-797-3753 borlo@patriotguard.org______________________________________________________________________________
Updated 10 May 08 1849 edt S Sturgis
THESE PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO SHORT NOTICE CHANGE. FOLLOW THREAD FOR BEST INFORMATION[/quote]
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All indicators are pointing to Tuesday May 13 for the return of the men and women of the 429th. This is tentative, tentative, tentative but again, indicators from various sources suggest Tuesday is the day!!! Time is not secured nor is the method of transport; Airplane or Bus. [/quote]
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If you think you can participate in this TUESDAY Mission please send me an email at : borlo@patriotguard.org so that I can get numbers for the local LEO and National Guard Officials. [/quote]
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Thank you all for your patience and willingness to step up for these returning heroes.... [/quote]
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with respect,[/quote]
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Jim 'borlo' Borling[/quote]
borlo@patriotguard.org[/quote]
540-797-3753[/quote]
[/quote] ___________________________________________________________________________ Updated 05 May 08 0855 Cst by Sandra
THESE PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO SHORT NOTICE CHANGE. FOLLOW THREAD FOR BEST INFORMATION
The Men and Women of the 429th are expected to be back on US soil Thursday May 8th. We still expect a Monday May 12 or Tuesday May 13 Welcome Home Mission. More information should come to me/us on Thursday or Friday. We still do not know if they will arrive by plane (Roanoke Airport) or bus (from Indiana). Feel free to email or call me at:
borlo@patriotguard.org
540-797-3753
with respect, -- Jim 'borlo' Borling Patriot Guard Riders-PGR District 2 Captain for Virginia 540-797-3753
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Updated 1334 cst 30 Apr 08 by Big rock
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS THREAD FOR THE BEST INFORMATION:
We tentatively expect the E Company of the 429th to return either May 12 or May 13!!!
**If by airplane into Roanoke-we will motorcycle escort from the airport to the Roanoke Armory
**If by bus from Indiana-we will motorcycle escort with a ‘pick-up’ along the interstate somewhere
As you can see, there are more details to be worked out but please try to keep these 2 days available if at all possible.
MORE INFO TO COME… borlo
Jim ‘borlo’ Borling
PGR-VA
District 2 Captain
540-797-3753
borlo@patriotguard.org
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Welcome Home - VANG, 429th, Roanoke, VA, TBA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the return home of the Virginia National Guard 429th. These returning troops will be heading to the National Guard Armory in Roanoke, VA. where family and friends will be there to meet them. Many of you remember sending these folks off as we escorted from South Boston to Roanoke.
LET’S BRING ‘EM HOME!!!!
Exact arrival date and time will be developed over the next several days. For those of you who were on the SSgt Jesse Ault mission, this is his unit. “Bittersweet”…I will update as soon as I have information. Please follow this thread for the best info…
Jim ‘borlo’ Borling
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jborling
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Roanoke, VA...work in Radford
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:23 PM |
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Men and Women of the 429th.... we are so proud of you and so happy that you will be home among us again.... Thank you for your service. Words fall short.... soon!!!!!
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Jim 'borlo' Borling
PGR-District 2 Ride Captain
Roanoke, VA
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Slowhand
Posts: 3656
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 4:36 PM |
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| Welcome home , and I wish to thank you for the freedom my family and I enjoy due to the sacrifices you and your family endured for my country and myself. God Bless each and everyone of you. |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 25 Apr 2008 7:41 PM |
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| Welcome home to the VANG 429th. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 26 Apr 2008 4:56 AM |
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| Welcome home VANg 429th. God Bless you. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC 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
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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mailman
Posts: 11042
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 26 Apr 2008 9:01 PM |
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| Welcome Home to the 429th VANG. Thank You all for your service to our Nation. God Bless You!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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gonbad
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charlottesville,va
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| 27 Apr 2008 5:05 PM |
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| Welcome home VANG 429th, I just want you to know that your time served and the duty that you have committed yourself to will not go unoticed, you are all HERO's in my book.
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Big rock
Posts: 1837
IL. Ride Captain, Forum Moderator
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| 30 Apr 2008 12:57 PM |
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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Uffda
Posts: 8827
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 05 May 2008 8:23 AM |
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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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bosscat
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| 05 May 2008 8:11 PM |
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| According to an article in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star 130 soldiers of Fox Co of the 429th are due to arrive at the Fredericksburg Armoury on Wednesday the 7th of May. Does anyone have any further details and is their a ride scheduled? If so I'd be honored to participate in welcoming them home. |
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jborling
Posts: 215
Roanoke, VA...work in Radford
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| 05 May 2008 8:25 PM |
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bosscat,
i am not aware of any activity planned for the Fredericksburg return but i will send your email to our Virginia team to see if anyone is on it. That team is at va@patriotguard.org for your information. |
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Jim 'borlo' Borling
PGR-District 2 Ride Captain
Roanoke, VA
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elviszappa
Posts: 806
Danville, Va
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| 08 May 2008 4:04 AM |
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429th: It was an honor to be a part of your sendoff and it is and honor and a pleasure to welcome you home.
I sincerely appreciate your service to us all.
Tony Turner
Patriot Guard Rider
Virginia State Captain
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 10 May 2008 5:16 PM |
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BootLady
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"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 May 2008 8:57 AM |
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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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Wags
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| 12 May 2008 1:27 PM |
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sgt rock 08
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| 13 May 2008 7:13 PM |
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this was my first mission, and im proud to say " WELCOME HOME " 429th it was a honor to have served together in iraq with these fine soilders and even more of a honor to be able to welcome them home
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jborling
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Roanoke, VA...work in Radford
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| 13 May 2008 8:13 PM |
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MISSION COMPLETE
The Patriot Guard Riders were honored to Welcome Home the E Company of the 429th National Guard after an honorable year of service in Iraq. Seven riders and bikes met the 3 busses carrying approx 170 soldiers on the interstate leading into Roanoke, VA. State and local LEO provided escort and PGR riders blended in as we rode through Roanoke to the armory. Family, friends, dignitaries, and officials all cheered as we arrived with horns honking. PGR members quickly dismounted and provided a flag line as the soldiers entered the armory, single file, ....yes: to cheers, hoots, hollers, and tears.
After ceremony, further escort was provided to South Boston armory as several members of the 429th were met there by family and friends. We were very fortunate to have Virginia PGR members from Districts 2,3,6, the State Captain (Tony Turner) State HOTH Coordinator (Ben Nobles).... and new PGR members who were an honor and privilege to ride with.
I am grateful to be a part of such a beautiful and devoted group of riders as we have in PGR.... I submit this report with the deepest respect to all....especially out brave heroes who brought a tear to this old boys eyes.... WELCOME HOME AND GOD BLESS,
Jim 'borlo' Borling
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Roanoke, VA
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Spankyff
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| 13 May 2008 9:46 PM |
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| As the procession passed by the Fire Station in South Boston today, I can truly say it was a beautiful sight to see the PGR leading that bus through town. Gave me chill bumps. Good job guys!! |
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