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Wags 
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| 10 May 2008 7:28 AM |
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updated 12 May 08 at 2039 PST by wags
Updated on 12 May 08 at 0045 cdt by Big rock
PHASE 2
NATIONAL GUARD
1175TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008
***NOTE::
The time on this mission has been moved up. It looks like the first leg from Tullahoma to Dickson will be about as planned. KSU in Tullahoma at 0900 to arrive in Dickson at around 1100. There will be a brief 20 minute fuel stop there and KSU at 1120.
We will be running at regular highway speeds. Too fast to fly large flags, if you have small flags fly them. We will have full THP support on this mission, and Brownsville LEO to pick us up there.
We will exit I-40 at exit 56. The elementary school kids in Brownsville are expecting us at 1300, and will be out front to welcome home these heroes. Then we will take the soldiers home after a long tour of duty and waiting stateside for well over a week. Let's take them home is true PGR style!
Sorry for the last minute changes, but you know, we've always got to stay flexible.
Ride safe!
Be standing by at the areas to met up with FULL Tanks and empty Bladders!! :-)
Ride Captains: Randy Hall, aka Sportypig, rchall@comcast.net and Mark Watrous, aka WatrousMark, (615) 828-7463
2nd Phase of 1175 Welcome Home:
WELCOME HOME
PHASE 2
NATIONAL GUARD
1175TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008
2nd Phase of 1175 Welcome Home:
A large number of the 1175th that we welcomed home on Mother's Day to Tullahoma ins't quite home yet. They are based out of Brownsville, TN. The National Guard has requested another "PGR style" escort for them on Tuesday.
STAGING: will be at the National Guard in Tullahoma at 0830. KSU 0900
We will depart the National Guard base in Tullahoma Tuesday morning at 0900. This is on Highway 55, on the Northeast side of Tullahoma, will have more exact address info tomorrow. Then we will have a fuel stop in Dickson, TN around 1100 and then into Brownsville.
Any members that what to join the escort in Dickson, please to so. We will stop at the Piliot Truck stop at exit 172. Will probably be there approx 30 minutes for a fuel stop, leg stretch, and other necessary breaks. We want to get a handoff here between Middle TN and West TN. If some from Middle need to head back, Dickson would be a good place to do so. And West TN members can join us in Dickson. There may possibly be another stop for other West TN folks to join us. Watch for further updates.
This is the base plan. We will update this as quickly as more details develop. SportyPig will be making the entire trip from Tullahoma to Brownsville, if you have questions, email him at rchall@comcast.net He is one of the Ride Captain's, the other Ride Captain will be Mark Watrous, watrousmark@yahoo.com
Speeds will be that if you are flying flags on your bike, you will be able to fly them during the escort, we did on the Phase 1 part. Come on out and let's get the remainder of these troops home, PGR Style!
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
(615) 974-3046
Proud Blue Star Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
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WELCOME HOME
NATIONAL GUARD
1175TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008
STAGING: Smyrna Airport, 1st building on the left, off Fitzhugh St. at 0845 am, main entrance to the airport. KSU 0930 am
We will be meeting (2) planes, they will be loading onto buses, and we will be escorting them HOME to Tullahoma!! What a GREAT Mother's Day Gift!! Tennessee Highway Patrol will be assisting with the escort.
Please come out and assist in this AWESOME Welcome Home of Soldiers!
Ride/Drive Safely,
Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
TN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
(615) 974-3046
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SportyPig
Posts: 921
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 10 May 2008 8:38 AM |
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Welcome home 1175th!!!! Job well done, Mission Accomplished.
This is going to be a great Welcome home. If you've never been on a welcome home ride, then you just don't know what you're missing. If you have been on one before, then I'm sure you're already planning on how you can make this one. They are AWESOME!
We have some PGR family members that are part of the group that is coming home. So, this is an excellent opportunity to not only support our troops, but also to support our PGR family. We have a 50% chance of rain, so pack the rain suit and lets ride!!
Directions:
I-24 to Sam Ridley Pkwy (exit 66). North on Sam Ridley Pkwy. Or Highway 41 (Murfreesboro Rd) to Sam Ridley Parkway, and then North. Fitzhugh Blvd is the second left North of Highway 41.
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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Uffda
Posts: 9432
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 10 May 2008 9:48 AM |
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Welcome Home - 1175th Smyrna/Tullahoma, TN! On behalf of a grateful Nation, "Thank You" for defending our freedoms. Sending Big (((HUGS))) from N. IL.
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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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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 10 May 2008 2:33 PM |
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| Welcome home members of the 1175th Trans Co. Thank you for your service. |
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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: 11672
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 May 2008 2:52 PM |
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| Welcome Home 1175th Trans. Co., TN National Guard, Smyrna/Tullahoma, TN. Thank you 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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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 3193
Kinder, La.
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| 10 May 2008 4:46 PM |
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| Welcome home to the 1175th Trans. Co. of the TNNG. 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 5362
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 10 May 2008 9:00 PM |
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| Welcome home, 1175th Transport Co. NG, Smyrna/Tullahoma, TN!!! Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you all!!! |
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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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sandra63
Posts: 502
Huntsville, Al
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| 10 May 2008 9:13 PM |
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| Welcome home,, thank you all for your service, thank you for my freedom, GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. |
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SportyPig
Posts: 921
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 11 May 2008 5:41 AM |
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Good news, the rains have passed and the skys are beginning to clear!!!
The large group of folks that will be waiting to Welcome these Soldiers in Tullahoma will be told, "when you hear the motorcycles, the boys will be home." Lets give them a rumble they never forget!
Just another hour or so, and "The Pig will be outta the barn!"
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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jlester42
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| 11 May 2008 4:36 PM |
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| My first time in such an event. all I can say is Wow! It was quite an honor to join the PGR in escorting our troups home. The rain stayed away, although it was awfully windy. I'll admit it, I got a little wet in they eyes. It was a beautiful sight. Thank you all! |
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Obsidian16825
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Santa Fe, TN, near Nashville
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| 11 May 2008 4:39 PM |
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I wish I'd had the memory stick in my camera. I got two good pics on the internal memory, with no good way to upload them.
This was the first Welcome Home I and mine have been on. I know I had to wipe tears a few times, and not just because of wind and grit on the ramp at the airport. The day went by way too quick. There was too much for my little brain to process.
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Ronman
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Smyrna, Tn.
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| 11 May 2008 6:47 PM |
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| What an awsome mission! I have some of the pictures posted over at my motorcycle blog if anyone would like to take a peek at them. I'll also be getting pictures to Annette so that she can post them as well.............
www.Ridesroadsandronman.com
Ronman
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jlester42
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| 11 May 2008 7:44 PM |
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| Here is the video folks!
http://www.newschannel5.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=2475158&h1=National%20Guard%20Returns%20Home%20To%20Welcome%20Celebration&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=159767&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&rnd=40393774
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dreamcatcher
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TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 11 May 2008 8:37 PM |
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Mission COMPLETE!!
Sportypig you are so right, I wish all our missions were like today, minus the 35 mph wind gusts! Between Smyrna Airport rolling out the Red Carpet treatment to us, to prepare for the planes to land, all the bikes on the tarmac! Plus all our large flags on the tarmac!
It was one awesome sight to behold! The Major and General said whatever we wanted they didn't care, they were overwhelmed are the numbers that came out on Mother's Day to bring home their unit. I don't think they have ever seen us in action like that before, they have witnessed the other side of our misison, but like us, they really loved seeing this side with us in smiles, cheering their men and women as the de-boarded the planes, words can't describe the sights!
The winds were not easy to ride in, but boy did they make those flags look good! They were all waving and standing straight out the whole time the planes were being emptied of soldiers!
I don't know if I will remember all the groups that were standing with us, So I will just say THANK YOU ALL! For coming and standing with us and for THEM!
Our thanks to the Smyra Chief of Police, the Smyrna Police department, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Coffee County Sheriff's Department, the Tullahoma Police Police for all you escort and blocking assistance to get us all safely from the Smyrna Airport to the final distination in Tullahoma, the families waiting for their Heroes!
I was also told my the Major we have (3) more units coming home in the near future, so keep your eyes open, we could very possibly have a replay of today three more times!
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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SportyPig
Posts: 921
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 11 May 2008 10:48 PM |
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Great job PGR!!!!!
Sorry to be so late. Between doing some recon work for our TN Gathering of the Guard in the Fall, and my neglected Mother's Day obligations, I'm just getting to the computer.
Told ya, we were gonna welcome them in true PGR style, and we did. Couldn't have done it without all of the turn out, and of course the support from LEO, National Guard, and Airport Security that Dreamcatcher mentioned.
I want to add a Special Shout out to the citizens of Tullahoma! When we rolled off the interstate, they were there at the exit ramp, and sprinkled in pockets along the way during the 10 miles or so between the interstate and the city. Holding flags, signs, yellow ribbons, etc. Then when we rolled into town, we could see the large crowd. I pulled up next to Dreamcatcher, she said, here go, and I said, "IT'S SHOW TIME!"
We hit the horns, cracked the pipes and the GREAT folks of Tulllahoma that had turned out, knew the troops would soon be home. It's difficult to describe all of the emotions that go though your head, when you see such a massive display of partiotism. I know for certain, that Tullahoma TN supports their troops!!!
Watch for phase 2 of this mission. It will be on Tuesday. Details to be posted shortly. |
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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Big rock
Posts: 1932
IL. Ride Captain, Forum Moderator
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| 12 May 2008 12:10 AM |
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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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Obsidian16825
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Santa Fe, TN, near Nashville
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| 12 May 2008 5:54 AM |
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Is it ok to whine about work if I can't be there for phase 2?
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Green Kepi
Posts: 57
Tullahoma, Tennessee
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| 12 May 2008 6:26 AM |
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| I couldn't make it for Phase 1...looks like I'll get to be there for Phase 2!!!!!!!! |
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Wardster
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Kingston, Ohio
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| 12 May 2008 6:41 AM |
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Altough I cound not get down there, my brother said it was an awesome homecoming. He described it the best he could, but I sure wish I could have made it. I am not really sure if he realizes that he provided the PGR with the information to make the homecoming a reality.
Thanks for braving the 35mph winds for these heros.
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HM1 (AW) USN (RET)
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| 12 May 2008 7:26 AM |
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West TN riders- This is your time to shine. Central TN had a huge happy mission for part one. Part two goes down tomorrow!!! We ned to be there, we need to do this. I have done funeral after funeral for ever. I have never been to a happy mission. I'm going to be there for this!!
I have 2 phone numbers of guys who don't have computers, one in Paris, one in Lexington. I'm calling them, letting them know to meet me at 10 am tomorrow (Tuesday) at the pilot at exit 172.
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If you can't run to Dickson and back- I am working on an alternate location for you to join up the caravan. I do not want any one sitting on a highway break down lane- and have reccomended the rest stop just west of jackson on I-40 westbound.
As soon as I hear from Randy Hall our "long Haul pig rider" I will firm it up with you here in west TN. Scott Z should be able to gather up folks out of memphis, perhaps the crew west of Brownsville should meet at the armory in B ville?
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Hospital Corpsman First Class
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
United States Navy Retired
Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well.
I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.
Riding with me: LT TERRY FUSSNER (she was a friend first, navy officer 2nd)
Carlos Hixon (former Doc- killed by a stupid drunk driver - we lost a talented musician who made folks smile)
SmokeyMountainSporty- ( I talk to him when I feel twiggy on the road, gone, but still so very much here with us). |
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tjdogsoldier
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Huntsville, AL
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| 12 May 2008 7:48 AM |
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| If things go right we should be able to make this run......something we've been needing for a long time! Standing by for details. |
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TJ "Dog Soldier" Gardner
Native American Veteran
USAF 1975-1988
American Legion Post & Legion Riders Post #8
Riding in Honor of retired Vietnam vet, CSgt. Maj. Glenn "Doc" Bowers, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
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HM1 (AW) USN (RET)
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| 12 May 2008 8:11 AM |
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tj- reccommend you arrive Brownsville (appx 45 min to 1 hr east of Memphis) instead of rolling past Bville than back west in escort. Up to you, but really better to maybe meet at armory or even the exit ramp for the highway to brownsville. Stay close to this string, I work tonight 4pm to 1030pm . Please check tonight at around 12 am for any updates I have, or feel free to call me (731) 313-1678 after I get to work at 4pm.
I'll have the phone with me tomorrow as well.
Welcome home to all the folks we'll see on this run tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you.
Randy- are we having TN HP assist? Brownsville PD assisit? Trying to secure green lights from work for the highway tomorrow. Will take escort tail no matter what- wife plans on coming along on this. Big Red ready to roll on four.
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Hospital Corpsman First Class
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
United States Navy Retired
Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well.
I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.
Riding with me: LT TERRY FUSSNER (she was a friend first, navy officer 2nd)
Carlos Hixon (former Doc- killed by a stupid drunk driver - we lost a talented musician who made folks smile)
SmokeyMountainSporty- ( I talk to him when I feel twiggy on the road, gone, but still so very much here with us). |
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HM1 (AW) USN (RET)
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| 12 May 2008 8:15 AM |
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| I will wear an orange T shirt tomorrow in honor of the TN national guard. I am not a UT fan, but many of you are. I will suffer the orange tomorrow for a great cause. See ya there. |
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Dennis "DOC" Lee
Hospital Corpsman First Class
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
United States Navy Retired
Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well.
I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.
Riding with me: LT TERRY FUSSNER (she was a friend first, navy officer 2nd)
Carlos Hixon (former Doc- killed by a stupid drunk driver - we lost a talented musician who made folks smile)
SmokeyMountainSporty- ( I talk to him when I feel twiggy on the road, gone, but still so very much here with us). |
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sneakysnake
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Panama City, Fl.
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| 12 May 2008 8:19 AM |
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| Welcome Home Ladies and Gentlemen. Thanks for the FANTASTIC job in protecting our FREEDOMS! |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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SportyPig
Posts: 921
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 12 May 2008 8:35 AM |
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Working on the THP and other LEO support. Seems they can't just make a Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer appear out of thin air. Who knew??? That never seems to be a problem when I'm in a hurry. LOL
I have high confidence, we will be able to get the escort support we need. |
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"Riding with Respect" to go "Stand for Those Who Stood For US"
Central TN Ride Captain
Treasurer, Patriot Guard Riders of TN |
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