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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 21 Oct 2008 4:00 PM |
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updated 27 OCT 08 at 1510 hrs. pdt by towman95
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*** Grand Opening of new Veteran's Transitional Living Center, Charleston, WV, 31 October 2008 ***
*** Updated staging information, HOTH mission, Charleston, WV, 31 Oct 2008 ***
Though some may already know where the new Veteran's Transitional Center is located, I would prefer we meet at the 7-Eleven on Washington Street (near the capitol), and ride in as a group. I spoke with the Program Director today, and she said they are blocking off Leon Sullivan Way, and will have a place for us to park; the 7-Eleven is only 1.3 miles from the Center.
Staging location: 7-Eleven adjacent to the Capitol, just off the Greenbrier Street exit of I64 / I77 (exit 99).
Staging time: 0900-0915 NOTE: we will pull out at 0920
Flag line in place: 0945
Current forecast for Friday: Sunny, with a high of 64 degrees, low of 44 degrees
Those who are able to fly flags from their bike or cage are welcomed to do so, but it is not required. We will be standing up a flag line for the ribbon cutting ceremony, so remember to bring your 3x5 flags. Assigned RC for this mission is Buddy Palla, 304-984-0104.
If you cannot make it to the staging location in time, and want to meet us at the Center, it is located just off Leon Sullivan Way (exit 100 of I64/ I77), at the intersection of Leon Sullivan Way and Smith Street. Get off at the exit, the exit will split once you're on it- follow the sign toward Capitol St (it curves to the right), come to the bottom of the ramp, turn right, go to the stop sign (Smith Street), turn right and go one block.
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand up a flag line for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Roark-Sullivan Veteran's Transitional Living Center in Charleston, WV. The center is located at the intersection of Leon Sullivan Way and Smith Street, just off the Leon Sullivan exit of I64 in downtown Charleston. This is a brand new facility, and will provide temporary housing for veterans. Residents will have private rooms, a central common area and brand new kitchen facility.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will have a local high school band, various dignitaries, local honor guard, and a speech from the Governor. The Development Director is looking forward to having our flag line present for this very special occasion. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 am, and we would like to invite all available members to come help on this HOTH mission.
Final Ride Captain assignment has not been made at this time. Please monitor this thread for further information, and staging instructions.
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 574
West Central Florida
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| 21 Oct 2008 7:43 PM |
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Welcome to those who will work and utilize the new Veteran's Transitional Living Center. Stand tall PGR members.
Vietnam 68-69
VFW
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
A veteran - Whether active duty, retired, National Guard or Reserve is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for the amount of "up to and including my life." This is an Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.---Author unknown
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Oct 2008 9:49 PM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to thank every American Man and Woman who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your dedicated service and selfless actions and sacrafices have served to assure our nations freedom from many who would have taken it away. God Bless each of you.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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.
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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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mailman 
Posts: 14735
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Oct 2008 2:59 PM |
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| I wish I could attend this great event, but distance doesn't allow that. I will be with you all in spirit. Ride Safe. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2022
Proctor, WV
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| 23 Oct 2008 8:23 AM |
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WV ASC-South, Buddy Palla, will be the designated Ride Captain for this event and will post staging location and times later today or tomorrow.
Although this event takes place during the week, if you're able, I would encourage all to attend.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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treygoose
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Hurricane, WV
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| 23 Oct 2008 9:21 AM |
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| Thanks Alex and Julie and all the others that worked hard to bring this magnificent facility to fruition. As you know I will always be standing by to help in anyway I can. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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deaconbiker
Posts: 176
Charleston, WV
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| 31 Oct 2008 5:48 PM |
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**** Mission Complete ****
Well, it certainly was cold this morning, but as I approached the staging point, my heart warmed up rapidly...it sure was good to see everyone there. Thank you Kelly, Dave, Rick, Tom, Alfred, Clint, Angie, and Tom E., for meeting me there. Actually, Angie rode in with me from work; she's a new member, and I think this may have been her first mission. I'd really like to thank my good friend Tom Epperly from coming all the way from Ashland, KY on such a cold morning...I'm sure he enjoyed his ride home a bit better. As we were going over the mission brief "Captain Electro" Cumblidge rolled in on Eagle One, with "Pinky" Dane riding shotgun. Joe gets the "tough guy of the day" award for coming all the way from Proctor, WV in sub-freezing temperatures...man, I gotta get me one of those electric liners!
We headed for the Center, which was about three minutes away from our staging location. Leslee, Julie, and Alex (Center directors/staff) were thrilled to see the PGR & Legion bikes pulling in. We were joined at the Center by Keith, giving us a total of 10 bikes lined up in the morning sun.
Our 12-member flag line was established on time, and shortly after 10:00 am, the ceremony began. It started with the Capital high School Band playing "America the Beautiful", as the ROTC color guard posted the colors. When the Show Choir began singing the National Anthem...wow...I got goose bumps, because they sang it so well. Thanks to all the kids from Capital HS...you guys did a great job today!
Dignitaries present were Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, Wes Holden from Senator Rockerfeller's office, Governor Manchin, and Mayor Danny Jones. Ms. Capito thought it would be appropriate for us to recite the Pledge of Allegience, and asked the entire crown to join her. The entire crowd turned and faced our PGR flag line and followed her lead. I don't know if others noticed this, but I did...three of the speakers (including the Governor) formally recognized the Patriot Guard in their remarks, and thanked us for being there.
After the short speeches had been given, the ribbon was cut by all the dignitaries, and the event was basically over. They did invite people to tour the new facility and have some light refreshments, but most of us had to get on the road.
Again, thanks to all who braved the weather and helped make this a special day for some deserving vets...may they enjoy their new home, and the dignity it brings. Ya know, just standing in a line, holding a flag may not seem like much of anything, but we never know what it means to someone else, who's on the receiving end.
I sure am glad I live in a country where I can do it.
Buddy
WVPGR-ASC South
Ride Captain / Charleston-area
Commander of the WV-PGR Flagship “Voyager”
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
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