Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 3976
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 11 May 2008 4:06 PM |
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Short Notice: Welcome Home, IANG, Boone IA, 13 May, 08
The Iowa Army National Guard has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Escort & Welcome Home these soldiers. The community homecoming ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at the Iowa National Guard Readiness Center, Cpl. Roger Snedden Drive, Boone, Iowa.
The Soldiers departed Iowa in February 2007, deploying to the Afghanistan theater of operations. Soldiers were mobilized from subunits of the following units (unit location in parentheses).
-34th Infantry Division (Boone)
-Joint Forces Headquarters (Camp Dodge)
-1st Battalion (Fort Dodge, Estherville, Algona, and Storm Lake)
Rally Point: I35 North-Bound rest area approximately 1 mile North of exit #92 in Ankney, Iowa
Map: : http://tinyurl.com/6xgckz
Rally Time: 3:30 PM
Ride Captain: Steve Cox
Bear
Iowa State Captain
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"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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Bear_1953
Posts: 776
Eldon, Iowa
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| 11 May 2008 4:09 PM |
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**** Welcome Home **** Soldiers **** Welcome Home ****
We are so glad your home, Thank You for a job well done.
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Charlie "Bear" Neill
IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14
ILLINOIS: Officially Adopted IL PGR, Member of CP ^-^
bear_pgr@yahoo.com
641 - 652 - 7721 Home
641 - 799 - 2881 Cell
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 209
Des Moines, IA
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| 11 May 2008 4:43 PM |
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Welcome home and thank you for your service! I was there on that cold day last year when you left, and now it will be my honor to help welcome you back and thank you in person for a job well done!
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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vroc9494
Posts: 38
Ankeny, IA
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| 11 May 2008 5:11 PM |
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| Welcome home soldiers. It will be my honor to be there to welcome you upon your return. Thank you for a job well done, and thank you to your family, friends and others that have supported you in your path.
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Carl B. Frank
USN(RET)
Ankeny, IA
VRA 1-36-52A-1500E
VROC 9494
American Legion Rider (Iowa)
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harley dawg
Posts: 164
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| 11 May 2008 5:24 PM |
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| Thank you IANG for a job well done. It will be an honor to welcome you home. |
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Terry G. Mitchel , S.C. Iowa Ride Captain PGR, A.B.A.T.E. District 9 , NRA, National HOG |
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mailman
Posts: 11042
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 11 May 2008 7:03 PM |
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| Welcome Home Soldiers. Thank you to the IANG, Boone, IA, for your service to our Nation. God Bless You!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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lady_fyrkiller
Posts: 147
Everly, Iowa
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| 11 May 2008 9:25 PM |
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Welcome Home Soldiers! It was an honor to be there for your send off, and it will be a bigger honor to be there for your welcome home!
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Tara "Tee" Patrick
IA-Ride Captain & HOTH Assistant
Firefighter II & EMT-I
Member of Blue Star Mothers
Proud mom of Christopher, US Army~ In the Sandbox for the 4th Time
Proud mom of CeeJay, US Navy Medical Corps ~In the Sandbox for the 1st Time
Proud mom of Drew, (13) future military
“Freedom is not more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the blood stream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and grandchildren what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan
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custer7thcav
Posts: 4962
Moraine, Ohio
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| 11 May 2008 10:03 PM |
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| Welcome home, IANG, Boone, IA!! Thank you for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! |
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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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cagerbob
Posts: 3788
Parma, Ohio
Forum Moderator
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| 12 May 2008 12:07 AM |
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Update posted.
Welcome Home IANG! |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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jjmutti
Posts: 240
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 12 May 2008 3:32 AM |
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! * ! * ! WELCOME HOME ! * ! * !
I remember the cold day when you left and regret that I will not be able to help provide a warm welcome home for you. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your service on our behalf...well done!! |
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Land of the free, because of the brave.
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"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
Gen. Robert E Lee
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Jan Lucas
IA PGR - Secty/Treasurer & Ride Captain |
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lkha
Posts: 40
NE IA
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| 12 May 2008 3:39 AM |
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Thank You and WELCOME HOME
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USAR Retired 83-06 |
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sdoise
Posts: 2823
Kinder, La.
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| 12 May 2008 5:56 AM |
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| Welcome home to the 34th INF Div/JFH/1st BN of the IANG. 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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Jon Engelhardt
Posts: 21
Adel, Iowa
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| 12 May 2008 6:06 AM |
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Welcome home 34th INF Div/JFH/1st BN IANG -- it will be an honor to welcome you home these last few miles. Thank you for your commitment to our way of life and keeping us free.
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SCS
Posts: 57
Marion, IA
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| 12 May 2008 10:57 AM |
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Welcome home IANG. Your commitment, bravery, and sacrifice during this mission is a glowing reflection of the American spirit and in particular, distinct evidence of the stalwart character of Iowans. You make us proud.
We not only welcome you back, but thank as well your families for their support and sacrifice during your stint of active duty. In addition, our gratitude goes to you for standing at the ready if called again. May God bless you all. Laus Deo.
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Steve Stamp
PGR
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SteveC1951
Posts: 294
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 12 May 2008 11:38 AM |
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Welcome Home to the IANG , 34th Infantry Division (Boone), Joint Forces Headquarters (Camp Dodge), 1st Battalion (Fort Dodge, Estherville, Algona, and Storm Lake).
Thank you all for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You answered the call, You are true American Heros.
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
Proud Member PGR |
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donmax
Posts: 69
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| 12 May 2008 12:57 PM |
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WELCOME HOME !!!!!!!!!!Thank you for your service. God bless.
Donna
Iowa PGR |
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Baldr
Posts: 19
Algona IA
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| 12 May 2008 4:56 PM |
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| Welcome home soldiers, we thank you for your service and are happy you are home safe. |
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Rfor2005
Posts: 65
Des Moines, Iowa
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| 12 May 2008 7:31 PM |
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| Welcome home to the 34th INF Div/JFH/1st BN of the IANG. I regret I will be unable to attend your welcome home cermony, but will be standing there in Sprit. WELCOME HOME and Job well done! |
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Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 05/07
US Army, 1986-1998
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Harpo8315
Posts: 146
Ia
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| 12 May 2008 8:27 PM |
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| Welcome home, Heros!! |
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hfd650
Posts: 93
Central Iowa
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| 13 May 2008 3:00 PM |
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Welcome Home Soldiers!
Thanks for serving our country, we are forever indebted to you.
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Freedom is not a Right--It is a GIFT purchased with the blood of many.
Riding in memory of:
My Dad Thomas WWII US Army
My Cousin Larry US Air Force |
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jaegers
Posts: 89
Tipton, IA
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| 14 May 2008 6:20 AM |
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| Welcome home soldiers. Thank you for your service to our country. You can stand proud. |
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So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men. Philippians 2--29 |
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