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towman95 
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Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 02 Nov 2008 11:55 AM |
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Updated 13 NOV 08 harly69g
SGT Ryan Pitts was scheduled to arrive in Memphis on Novemeber 23rd, and we were going to give him a huge welcome home.
Unfortunately, SGT Pitts had to undergo further surgery yesterday, and will not be able to come to Memphis at this time.
I will update as to when he will be able to make the trip.
Thank you for your understanding and compassion.
Scott Zeitner
Assistant State Captain,
Tennessee Patriot Guard Riders
Wounded Warrior Welcome Home Mission
SGT.Ryan Pitts, U.S Army
On July 13, 2008 members of Chosen Company, 173d Airborne Brigade of the 2-503 Infantry were conducting operations in support of this Nations war on terror near Wanat, Afghanistan. The Taliban mounted an offensive, and during the ensuing battle, the 173d suffered 9 KIA’s and 15 wounded.
SGT.Pitts was at the OP when the battle began, and not long into the firefight, was the sole survivor at the OP. After being literally blown out of his position twice from RPG fire, SGT Pitts was able to get to a radio, and with the Taliban fighters literally within feet of him, was able to summon help from the firebase.
Four paratroopers ran from the firebase, and under intense enemy fire, were able to reach SGT Pitts position. All four of the soldiers sustained injuries, but were able to reach Ryan. The five soldiers continued to fend off the Taliban until they were able to be medevaced out of the area.
The 173d, during their deployment in Afghanistan were involved in over 9000 firefights, with one in four soldiers wounded. The number of awards given to, or in the nomination process include two Medal of Honor, several Distinguished Service Crosses, over 20 Silver Stars, and hundreds of Bronze Stars, ARCOM’s, and Purple Hearts.
A recipient of a Purple Heart, the Bronze Start with Valor, and two ARCOM’s, SGT Pitts has been nominated for the Distinguished Service Cross as well. Although he is from New Hampshire, SGT Pitts will be coming to Memphis to visit an amazing woman who has given so much of her time for our wounded warriors.
He will be arriving on Sunday afternoon, November 23 at Memphis International airport.
We will then escort SGT. Pitts and Mrs Caruth to her home in Cordova.
Mrs Caruth invites all riders to remain at the home for refreshments and a chance to meet and talk with Ryan.
Staging: We will stage at 3:00 pm at the driveway near the fire station at the airport, near air cargo. Due to security concerns, I will have six riders park near the arrivals area of the terminal, and we will go inside to initially greet SGT. Pitts.
Once we leave the airport, the remaining formation of riders will fall in, and with LEO participation, we will escort them to the home of Mrs Caruth. Let us all get together and give this true hero, one of our Wounded Warriors, a true mid south welcome home that he will never forget.
Ride Captain for this mission will be Scott Zeitner
901-848-2188,
wtnrc@patriotguard.org
Scott Zeitner
Assistant State Captain,
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banditbob
Posts: 1147
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 02 Nov 2008 12:02 PM |
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| Welcome Home SGT. Ryan Pitts. A true American Hereo. We Salute you. Welcome Home. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
US Army
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 318
West TN Asst State Captain, Oakland, TN
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| 02 Nov 2008 12:13 PM |
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| Welcome home Ryan. It will be our sincere honor and a true pleasure to bring you to the mid-south. We are standing by in Tennessee. |
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1995, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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mailman
Posts: 14735
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Nov 2008 12:53 PM |
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| Welcome Home SGT Ryan Pitts. 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
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4838
Panama City, Fl.
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| 02 Nov 2008 1:24 PM |
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| Welcome Home HERO! I wish that I could be there in person but I will be with y'all in spirit. |
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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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dreamcatcher
Posts: 2436
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 02 Nov 2008 8:47 PM |
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| Welcome Home Ryan!! Tennessee Welcomes Home another one of Her HERO's, as they should be! Thank You for your Service, and continued service! |
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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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Shortstack
Posts: 49
Millington, TN
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| 03 Nov 2008 6:02 AM |
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| God has blessed this Country with the best-of-the-best and you SGT Pitts are amoung that number.I sincerely thank you for your service Sir.It is because of you and our other great service men/women that we enjoy the freedoms no other country in the world can match.WELCOME HOME AND GOD BLESS YOU.--- Shortstack |
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SportyPig
Posts: 1063
Nashville, TN (Hermitage)
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| 03 Nov 2008 6:02 AM |
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Welcome to TN Ryan, thank you for your distinguished service! Pending other events, the Pig might just hafta get outta the barn for this one and make the trip over to West TN. It would truely be an honor and priveledge to serve in this mission.
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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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JWin
Posts: 1
Memphis, TN
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| 03 Nov 2008 7:19 AM |
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Welcome to the VOLUNTEER STATE, Sgt. Pitts. Have a great trip, stay safe, God speed, your recovery, and for all us civilians, thank you so much for what you and all our great warriors for peace and freedom do for us. May we never forget your sacrifice and always honor your service.
Since you are from New England, and I am a huge fan - Go SOX!
John Windsor
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 Nov 2008 9:15 AM |
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| Welcome home, Sgt. Ryan Pitts!! 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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JRKennedy
Posts: 51
Bartlett, TN
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| 03 Nov 2008 1:32 PM |
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| Welcome HOME SGT Ryan Pitts. Thank You for Being the Person You Are. Giving So Much to "OUR COUNTRY". THANK YOU are simple words to some people and mean EVERYTHING to Others. """""THANK YOU"""" I Welcome You Home and Hope to see you in Memphis and Shake Your Hand.
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snowhawk
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| 03 Nov 2008 9:06 PM |
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| Welcome home Soldier. You are a hero. Congrats my brother.
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jshumak
Posts: 33
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| 04 Nov 2008 3:28 PM |
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Welcome home SGT. Pitts.
Sir, we want you to know your country is grateful for your service, we are grateful for your service, more than you know. It will be an honor for me to get a chance to say hello and thank you to your face. Many Americans have a core of patriotism that glows warmly and appreciatively when we think of your sacrifice and accomplishment and that of those that were with you. You are soldiers and we are proud of you for it. You have done what we could not and you have done it on our behalf. We are grateful and so happy to see you home in the US. Looking forward to your visit.
Warmest regards;
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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 04 Nov 2008 8:39 PM |
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| Welcome home Sgt. Pitts. Thank you for your service to preserve our freedom and 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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retarmy34cav
Posts: 57
Collierville Tn
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| 04 Nov 2008 8:40 PM |
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SSG Pitts it will be a great honor to escort you from the Memphis Airport, I am truly grateful for your service to OUR country. Thank You for you Service and like the rest of the Troops, I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for your dedication and distinguished service to our Nation! WELCOME HOME SOLDIER!
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Riding for my Dad and Uncles
CW2 Ray Phetteplace WWII Korea
SFC Jesse Lince WWII Korea
SGT Harry Weidbrauk WWII
PVT Ned Weidbrauk WWI
CPT Phetteplace Civil War
2/13 Inf Manheim
3Rd Eng Bn Ft Stewart
1/54 Inf Bamberg
1/18 Inf Ft Riley
5/16 Inf Ft Riley
4/4 Cav Schweinfurt
3/4 Cav Schweinfurt
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 12 Nov 2008 11:49 AM |
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Welcome Home SGT. Ryan Pitts. Thank you for your dedication and service.
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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 12 Nov 2008 6:50 PM |
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| Welcome home and thank you for your service. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
MSGT(E7) USAF Retired (1954-1974) |
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harly69g
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 13 Nov 2008 6:05 PM |
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UPDATE: Stand down at this time.
New info on when he will arrive.
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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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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Nov 2008 6:31 PM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Ryan Pitts. My wife Susan and I want to thank you for your willingness to help defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. God Bless You.
Shalom Alechem,
Ha’Mashiach Yeshua,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
Be Still, and Know
that I am your God.
Psalm 46.10
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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.
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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10man
Posts: 672
Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.
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| 27 Nov 2008 11:04 AM |
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| No better gift than to be home with friends and family for the Holiday Season. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE and WELCOME HOME! GOD BLESS FROM THE MIDWEST! |
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IM3 USN 1995-1999
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