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Sandy9999

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Westminster, MD
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08 Oct 2008 7:48 AM	Alert
Updated 01 DEC 08 harly69g This is a Final ANC Mission Plan ======================== LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano, US Army, Bronze Star nurse, veteran of WWII & the Korean War, is to be laid to her eternal Hero's rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 04 December, 2008 at approximately 0900 hours from the ANC Administration Building. PGR will be there - standing tall, silent and proud for this solemn service. Stage: 0745 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial) Brief: 0800 hrs Transit: 0810 hrs to ANC Admin Bldg Honors: 0900 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.) Ride Captain: Jim Furr (540) 454-0629 cell Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always. Mounted large flags preferred for transit (furl upon ANC parking). Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services. Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission. Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice. More ANC - PGR Info: Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!! Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain Dave David "SilverBack" Slone Patriot Guard Riders #1863 - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery www.patriotguard.org Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799 david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923 This is a Confirmed ANC Mission. We have been invited to stand in honor of this American Hero. Planning is underway, and a mission plan will be posted shortly. From the family: Lt. Colonel Philomena 'Toni' Pagano, retired U.S. Army, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. She was 92. A resident of St. Mary Manor in Lansdale, CT for the past 16 years, she was previously a resident of Bridgeport, CT After graduating from the former Montgomery Hospital School of Nursing in Norristown, Ms. Pagano joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in March 1940. She served at Walter Reed, Fitzsimmons, Letterman, and Brooke General Hospitals stateside and overseas in Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Europe (during WWII and with the Army of Occupation), Hawaii, Japan and Korea. As chief nurse with the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) 8076th Army Unit during the Korean War, she earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. Col. Pagano ended her Army career serving as Chief of Nursing Service first at Fort Detrick, MD and then at Fort Polk, LA. For her efforts in reactivating the hospital at Fort Polk, she was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. While serving in the Army, Pagano continued her education, earning a B.S. in nursing and an M.A. in education from Incarnate Word College. Upon her retirement, she returned to Bridgeport and devoted herself to parish and community work. She served as secretary for the Bridgeport Board of Health, was active as a volunteer aide and taught nursing assistants at Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown. In 1971, she obtained an M.L.S. from Villanova University to provide a librarian for the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. She coordinated the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial activities for Bridgeport and served as chairman of the committee that prepared a town history, which led to another lifelong interest of hers. In 1987, at the age of 72, she was awarded the Golden Deeds Award of the Norristown Exchange Club. Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!! Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain Dave David "SilverBack" Slone Patriot Guard Riders #1863 - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery www.patriotguard.org Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799 david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923

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NC State Captain Burlington, NC

08 Oct 2008 11:24 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of LTC Pagano. LTC Pagano is truly a Hero of our Greatest Generation. Stand Down and Rest Ma'am, we have the watch.

Ron "Cowboy" Iniguez, USAF (Ret) Army Parent--Kristopher Middleton Michigan NG Riding in memory of: My Grandfather: CW4 George S. Burney, Jr. 1919-1973 WWII Veteran, USArmy, Wy National Guard Cheyenne, Wyoming LtCol Joseph L. Hart, USAF Cheyenne/Afton, WY Laos 25 Feb 1967

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Naples, FL

Senior Ride Captain

08 Oct 2008 6:31 PM	Alert
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of LTC(R) Philomena "Toni" Pagano. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace. Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.

Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo Florida Senior Ride Captain Proud Military Blue Star Mom USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker 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. ~Ayn Rand

Jasper54

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Columbus, Ohio

08 Oct 2008 6:43 PM	Alert
My wife Susan and I offer our most sincere prayers and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of US Army WWII Veteran and Member of America's "Greatest Generation," Lt.Col. Philomena "Toni" Pagano. We pray that the Lord Jesus is there with you to hold you and to give you His Peace and Comfort as you lay your loved one to rest in our nations most Hallowed Ground at Arlington National Cemetary. Shalom Alechem, *Chaplain Roger D. Casto* El Shaddai Ministries Columbus, Ohio

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39. Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger 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 Riding in honor of: Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, 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; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; 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, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,

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Lacey, WA

09 Oct 2008 12:26 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of LTC. Philomena "Toni" Pagano, U.S. Army Nurse Corps / WWII / Korean War Veteran. LTC. Pagano, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.

Junius Henry PGR Member #10094

RDWinters

Posts: 814
Wilson,NC

09 Oct 2008 2:58 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of LTC Philomena Pagano. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you LTC Pagano for your courage, dedication, leadership and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. As one of the "Greatest Generation", you helped shape a nation and a world. God Bless You. Rest easy Sister.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 De Oppresso Liber R.D. and Kay Winters U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998 Special Forces Assn Decade American Legion VFW PGR Blue Knights NC IX www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd In Memory of: L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle) SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother) James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad) It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Pres. Theodore Roosevelt Paris, France 23 Apr 1910

gumijagr

Posts: 2004
Covina, California

11 Oct 2008 12:08 AM	Alert
Thank you LTC Philomena "Toni" Pagano, for Defending this Great Nation in the Army, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers & Sisters

Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines

Uffda

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Wonder Lake, IL

14 Oct 2008 3:41 AM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. She is one of America's Heroes that will NEVER be forgotten. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Philomena. 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. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 Standing in Spirit...

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.

custer7thcav User is Offline

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Hillsboro, Ohio

14 Oct 2008 10:08 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Colonel Philomena Pagano. Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.

custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII

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Swanton, Ohio

15 Oct 2008 7:11 AM	Alert
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of LTC Philomena Pagano. Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve their country. Thank You. THANK YOU. FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE, THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW, AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE, THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW... * * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * * ~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~ “Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service ____________________________________________________________________________ YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE, THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW, AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE, THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW... * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~ _________________________________________________________

mailman

Posts: 14736
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

20 Oct 2008 1:52 PM	Alert
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of LTC (Ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano. Rest In Peace Mam.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

mlmsan

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Loganville, Georgia 30052

21 Oct 2008 4:57 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano, US Army Nurse Corps, Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Her for my freedom. LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano, 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

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you". Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson sirbear@comcast.net 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 Riding 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 now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt.

Chinook

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South Al.RC/Flags Dothan,Al.

24 Oct 2008 6:45 PM	Alert
We have truly lost a Great American as the Great Generation grows ever smaller! LTC Philomena Pagano I look forward to meeting you down the road one day. Thank you for your service.

Proud Blue Star Dad of CW4 Curtis Grover Remember the PAST but plan for the FUTURE Chinook

Billboy

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Webster, Fl.

28 Oct 2008 6:36 AM	Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano, US Army, ANC, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you. Bill Snelson (Billboy) US Army, Vietnam Veteran PGR Ride Captain, Mentor Webster, FL .

VTXRIDER55 User is Offline

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Warner Robins, GA

28 Oct 2008 12:36 PM	Alert
Our heart-felt condolences to the Pagano family and friends in the loss of Philomena. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Philomena served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself.

JR & Patti Bedford Psalms 37:5

Geezer Glide 2001 User is Offline

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Conroe,Texas

02 Nov 2008 12:04 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of LTC.(Ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation. We salute you , My Friend Final Inspection The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. She hoped her shoes were shining. Just as brightly as her brass. "Step forward now,soldier. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The soldier squared her shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep.... Though I worked a lot of overtime. When the bills just got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unwomanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord. It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don’t, I’ll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of her God. "Step forward now,soldier you’ve borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets; you’ve done your time in Hell." Paul E. Babb Sr. Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero. Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO ) MCSO-3110 S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider RC / RG Conroe, Texas Riding in memory of Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. MCSO-3102 DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.

treygoose

Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV

05 Nov 2008 12:19 AM	Alert
My sincerest condolences!

Bob "TBone" Smith Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance MSGT(E7) USAF Retired (1954-1974)

Annette

Posts: 430
Davenport, Ia

08 Nov 2008 6:29 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of LTC (ret) Philomena 'Toni' Pagano.

'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid. 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 (for you Dad), Annette 'Patches" Wood In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran Patriot Guard Rider Member ALLVETS Member Hononary MarineMom Member Honorary Navy Families Member Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans

oldmanneighbors User is Offline

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08 Nov 2008 6:21 PM	Alert
Rest in peace, colonel. I thank you for your service as a soldier and as a nurse.

sine qua non User is Offline

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12 Nov 2008 11:17 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Toni Pagano on her passing. We honor her illustrious career serving our country in military service. She was afforded both time and direction and we are most appreciative to be recipients of her dedication. Rest now in peace Toni. Our children and eventually grandchildren will carry the load.

Steve Stamp - Marion, IA PGR VROC US Army Europe, 1969-1971 Riding in honor of Christina and Quentin Brenneman.

Miss_Behaving User is Offline

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Hillsboro, MO

12 Nov 2008 11:35 AM	Alert
Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of LTC (ret) Philomena “Toni” Pagano. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete. Diane & Bob Flowers

Siren111

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Charleston, WV

14 Nov 2008 8:00 AM	Alert
To the family and friends of LTC Philomena "Toni" Pagano, May God wrap His strong and peaceful arms around your hearts and help them heal, and always remember the deep love and joy you all shared. To LTC Pagano, I stand as a soldier of faith and honor at your selfless service and sacrifice for our beautiful American freedom. Godspeed. You will never be forgotten. Take your place as an Angel of the Lord, and watch over your family and friends and guide them as they complete their own life's journey on their way to see you again. I stand quietly saluting you with a humble heart...Sir

Brenda A. Dane West Virginia RC Charleston/Southern WV In loving memory of my nephew, Justin Ford, who served as Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. His life was a short 24 years, but he taught me that we are not promised out next second, and that there are only so many firsts in life. I will miss you... "You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who could never repay you"--John Bunyon

BHawk

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"Doc Hawk"
Regional
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Northern California

25 Nov 2008 1:17 PM	Alert
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Philomena Pagano. Thank you for your service to this great country. Rest in peace.

Bill Hawkins, US Army Veteran - 1st Infantry Division Vietnam 1965-1967 "Combat Medic" "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."

Jimber423

Posts: 64
Sr. Ride Captain NO.VA. Ride Captian ANC

25 Nov 2008 1:48 PM	Alert
It is with great Honor I will stand for this Hero. To the family and friends of LTC (ret) Philomena "Toni" Pagano I wish to express my deepest condolences. Jim

Riding in Memory of my Uncle, SSgt David W. Peregoy 07/14/1945 12/22/2006 U.S.M.C. Vietnam Veteran

harly69g

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Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY

01 Dec 2008 10:24 AM	Alert
UPDATE: Final Itinerary added to first post.

In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05 In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 "Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor"

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