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Subject: Welcome Home - Douglas Wood, Marine, Moline, IL, 09 MAY 08

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ladynighthawk User is Offline
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Hillsboro, Missouri
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04 May 2008 6:15 PM Alert 
We have been asked  by Marine Mom Deb Wood to Welcome Home her son, Marine Douglas Wood, on his return from Iraq at the QC Airport on Friday 09 May 08, and escort him to Davenport, IA for a reception being held in his honor.
 
Rally Point:  McNailer's (MacDonalds) by the QC Airport
Rally Time:  Friday, 09 May 08 @ 1500 hrs., PRB @ 1535 hrs., KSU immediately to head to the airport to establish our flag lines and stage for the escort.
 
Ride Captain:  Eric "Nailer" Swanson

A NATION THAT FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN.
 
Eric "Nailer" Swanson ^-^
NW IL PGR Senior Ride Captain
NE IA PGR Ride Captain 
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSgt. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
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sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.




04 May 2008 8:14 PM Alert 
Welcome home Douglas Wood. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life.

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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ASRC Illinois BSS




04 May 2008 8:36 PM Alert 
Welcome home and thank you for your service.

VUK

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; (William Shakespeare Henry V);
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custer7thcav User is Offline
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Moraine, Ohio




04 May 2008 8:51 PM Alert 
Welcome home, Douglas Wood!! Thank you, Douglas, for your service and dedication!! God bless you!!

custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain




04 May 2008 9:06 PM Alert 
Welcome Home Marine. Thank you Douglas for your service to our Nation. God Bless You!!

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Annette User is Offline
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Davenport, Ia




04 May 2008 11:05 PM Alert 
WELCOME HOME MARINE!!! Douglas-may you have a great time with your family and friends.

Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.


Semper Fi,

Annette 'Patches" Wood

In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
QC F.I.S.T. member (Families In Support of Troops)
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Honorary Navy Families Member
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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL
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05 May 2008 10:54 AM Alert 
Welcome Home - Douglas Wood, USMC ! On behalf of a grateful Nation, "Thank You" for defending our freedoms. Sending Big (((HUGS))) from N. IL.
God Bless

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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05 May 2008 12:21 PM Alert 

Welcome Home douglas Wood, USMC!

 

On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. I am sure that your service in the Marine Corps brings a lot of pride to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, and all who truly appreciate their freedom.

 

We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believe in and serve for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American Hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We proudly stand with you.







Pete
MGySgt / USMC - Retired
Chairman, US Marine Riders Association (KY, OH, IN)
www.usmarineriders.com
PGR - KY Ride Captain
mpleasant User is Offline
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Lake County, IL




05 May 2008 7:06 PM Alert 
Thank you, Marine, and welcome home !

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Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




05 May 2008 10:32 PM Alert 
Welcome home Douglas Wood. Thank you for your service. May the Lords Blessings be upon you.


SEMPER-FI MARINE

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.
Safety_Guy User is Offline
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Bettendorf, Iowa




06 May 2008 8:35 AM Alert 
Welcome Home Douglas, Thank you for your service in protecting my way of life. It will be my honor to escort you back to Davenport.
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