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harly69g 
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 14 Nov 2008 8:51 PM |
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Ok everyone, we're getting down to the wire on this one. If there is any way possible, please try and make this mission. It will be one that I promise you, you won't forget.
As of now, we're going to set staging at McDonalds on Powers and Airport (See map in a later message) in Colorado Springs at 1530 (3:30pm). We'll depart for the arrivals area NLT 1600 (4:00PM).
These times are subject to change at any time, so please, PLEASE check the thread before you head out if you can.
Ted “Gopher” Malone
Assistant State Captain – Southern Colorado
gopher@coloradopgr.org
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the welcome home ceremonies for Ft. Carson based soldiers returning from the Sandbox. OPSEC rules prevent us from releasing too much information, but these troops have been deployed for 15 months and will be very excited to be home..
Please note, this will be a VERY LARGE contingent of troops, so please try and make it if you can.
This mission will consist of the standard 3 parts. We’ll greet the troops as they deplane, then escort them to Ft. Carson, then participate in the official ceremony.
As of now (and note that this is subject to change, please watch this thread) we will stage for this mission at the McDonalds on Powers and Airport at 1500 (3:00pm).
Ride Captain to be determined.
Thank you.
Ted “Gopher” Malone
Assistant State Captain – Southern Colorado
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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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| 14 Nov 2008 11:12 PM |
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WELCOME HOME SOLDIERS
WELCOME HOME SOLDIERS,
WE FINALLY GET TO SAY.
YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW GOOD IT IS
TO FINALLY SEE YOUR FACE.
WELCOME HOME SON,
WE'VE MISSED YOU MORE EACH DAY.
PLEASE LET OUR BOY COME HOME SAFE AND SOON,
IS WHAT WE'D OFTEN PRAY.
WELCOME HOME BROTHER,
YOU'VE FILLED OUR HEARTS WITH PRIDE.
THE LOVE WE HAVE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW,
IS SOMETHING WE JUST CAN'T HIDE.
WELCOME HOME SOLDIERS,
THE JOURNEYS' BEEN TOUGH AND LONG.
BUT YOU FINALLY MADE IT BACK TO US,
BACK HOME WHERE YOU BELONG.
Shalom Alechem,
ha'Mashiach Yeshua
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
Be still, and know
that I am your God.
Psalms 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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mailman
Posts: 14735
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Nov 2008 3:37 AM |
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| Welcome Home Soldiers!!! Thank you for your service to our Nation. Job Well Done!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 15 Nov 2008 5:33 AM |
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| Welcome home Soldiers. 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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mshykes
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| 15 Nov 2008 9:13 PM |
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I will be there on moride for this ride,.. and welcome home guys and gals. It will be my prividge to be there especially since i have been there..
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banditbob
Posts: 1147
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 17 Nov 2008 5:29 PM |
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| Welcome home Ft. Carson troops. Thank you for your service to this great nation of ours. |
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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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Colorado Sparky
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| 17 Nov 2008 8:46 PM |
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| I would love to join this mission. If I'm right this is the reminits of the unit that I retired from and still have many friends there. |
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LZ__Morgan
Posts: 521
South East. ( Irvine ) Kentucky ( Estill County ) Ride Captain
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| 18 Nov 2008 8:24 AM |
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| Welcome Home as you very well Deserve and have Earned it. |
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Remember: That No Matter How Many Missions You Have Been On. All That Matters To The Family, Is The Mission Your On Today. By (~ Roert~ ).
Veterans Of Foreign Wars ~ Riders ~
Estill County Post 8019
Ravenna, Kentucky
Dept. Of Kentucky District 11 Sr. Vice Cmdr.
Still Serving Our Veterans
Still Riding For Our Veterans
Ride Captain
Central/Eastern
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 18 Nov 2008 11:38 AM |
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Welcome Home to the brave men and women of Ft. Carson. Thank you for your dedication and service.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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1996_retired_E7
Posts: 579
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 19 Nov 2008 8:04 PM |
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| It will be an honor to welcome these heroes home. |
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Ride Captain/Colorado Springs
Proud PGR cager (Red 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the BIG American flag on the back!!!)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of these American Heroes:
My Father, Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln |
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Rogue1989
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| 21 Nov 2008 12:28 AM |
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I would like to say a big thank you to all the riders who showed up for the 18 Nov welcome home for the soldiers of 1-6 CAV returning from Iraq. After a 15 month deployment I could only think of getting to see my family once again and hop back on my bike. The faces although unknown, was a pleasant sight to see when debarking the plane. I had never heard of the PGR's, but find what I have read about your group truly gratifying and well worth the membership. As I will soon be retiring from the military and returning from to Virginia I hope that I can find the PGR's within my area there.
Thank you again for taking the time.
Best regards,
Kevin Woodrum
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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 21 Nov 2008 7:28 AM |
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WELCOME HOME Ft. Carson Troops and THANK YOU for your service.
"...FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW..."
Your service is greatly appreciated.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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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
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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1996_retired_E7
Posts: 579
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 21 Nov 2008 1:05 PM |
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| Kevin, thank you from all of us for serving, welcome home, and welcome to the PGR; you'll meet some of the finest people with the biggest hearts in this organization. |
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Ride Captain/Colorado Springs
Proud PGR cager (Red 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the BIG American flag on the back!!!)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of these American Heroes:
My Father, Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln |
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Daswampfox
Posts: 394
Fort Collins, Northern CO Ride Captian
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| 21 Nov 2008 3:03 PM |
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Kevin Woodrum it was a privilege to be at the plane to welcome you and your fellow troops home on the 18th. I am very glad I had a chance to Thank You for my Freedom. Don't know what part of Virgina you will be in but I had the pleasure of meeting some of the Virgina PGR when I attended a funeral at Arlington. They are a great bunch.
I will be there for this so I can welcome these heroes face to face. Thank You Troops for my freedom. |
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The way to a long life is to keep breathing as long as possible. Diet and exercise do not make you live longer, they only make it seem longer. |
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1996_retired_E7
Posts: 579
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 24 Nov 2008 3:24 PM |
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I'll be the RC for this one; looking forward to welcoming these folks home.
For any folks who haven't attended a welcome home mission, this is the best way to start your Thanksgiving holiday!
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Ride Captain/Colorado Springs
Proud PGR cager (Red 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the BIG American flag on the back!!!)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of these American Heroes:
My Father, Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln |
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tmalone
Posts: 542
Falcon, Colorado
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| 24 Nov 2008 6:56 PM |
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Ok everyone, we're getting down to the wire on this one. If there is any way possible, please try and make this mission. It will be one that I promise you, you won't forget.
As of now, we're going to set staging at McDonalds on Powers and Airport (See map below) in Colorado Springs at 1530 (3:30pm). We'll depart for the arrivals area NLT 1600 (4:00PM).
These times are subject to change at any time, so please, PLEASE check the thread before you head out if you can.
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
Assistant State Captain - Southern Colorado
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin
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towman95
Posts: 630
Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 24 Nov 2008 9:44 PM |
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FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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Daswampfox
Posts: 394
Fort Collins, Northern CO Ride Captian
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| 25 Nov 2008 12:53 AM |
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I will be driving down from up here in the Frozen North and will be in the Truck. As of now I have three empty seats if anyone wants to ride along. Call me at (808)783-4467 and we will work out time and place of pick up. If the time does not change I will leave Ft. Collins about 1230 (if the time changes before I leave I will leave about 3 hours before the new time).
Aloha
Steve
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The way to a long life is to keep breathing as long as possible. Diet and exercise do not make you live longer, they only make it seem longer. |
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Miss Dawn
Posts: 124
Morrison, Colorado
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| 25 Nov 2008 8:45 AM |
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| Randy and I will unfortunately not be able to attend this, but we do want to WELCOME HOME Our Brave Men and Women and say THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. |
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Miss Dawn
..........AMERICA..........
THE HOME OF THE FREE....
BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!!!!!!!!
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akajkc
Posts: 314
Colorado Springs
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| 25 Nov 2008 12:35 PM |
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| Will be there --- oiling up the siren. |
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BHawk
Posts: 365
"Doc Hawk"
Regional
Ride Captain
Northern California
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| 25 Nov 2008 1:26 PM |
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| WELCOME HOME TROOPS -- Thank you all for serving and preserving our freedom... |
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Bill Hawkins,
US Army Veteran - 1st Infantry Division Vietnam 1965-1967 "Combat Medic"
"No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."
  
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1996_retired_E7
Posts: 579
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 25 Nov 2008 7:42 PM |
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Anticipating that a number of folks may cage this one since the ceremony will end after dark, and given the fact that the McDonalds parking lot is pretty small, we will move the staging area over to the Loaf and Jug.
Look for us right after you turn off Airport Road...
For those who haven't attended one of these ceremonies, Ted is absolutely right. You will not forget this event! |
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Ride Captain/Colorado Springs
Proud PGR cager (Red 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the BIG American flag on the back!!!)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of these American Heroes:
My Father, Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln |
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JohnHarris
Posts: 226
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| 26 Nov 2008 5:31 AM |
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Welcome Home everyone ! Thank You for a job well done. Thank You for serving this great nation. I will be unable to attend, leaving this morning for a Thanks Giving trip. I will be there in spirit.
Thank You
John Harris
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Daswampfox
Posts: 394
Fort Collins, Northern CO Ride Captian
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| 26 Nov 2008 7:37 AM |
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I am on my way out the door for the day. I plan on heading down to the Springs by about 1230. If there are any changes to the time on this can someone call me at (808)783-4467 and let me know. Most important is if it gets any earlier so I can head down sooner. Anyone who needs a seat to ride in who is between Fort Collins and the Springs give me a call before 1230 and we can work out pick up time and place.
Mahalo (Thanks)
Aloha
Steve
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Crippie
Posts: 366
Colorado Springs, CO
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| 26 Nov 2008 10:36 PM |
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| THANKS TO EVERYONE ~ for the Fantastic Turn-out, and Enthusiastic "Welcome Home" to the last (except for 7 Soldiers still Deloyed) of the 1/6th Cav, this afternoon/evening. I can't count how many times, or how many of the Soldiers and Families said how "HUGE" the Homecoming was for them, and in part, due to our participation. What better way to Give Thanks, and start a wonderful Holiday Season ~ especially for these reunited families !! Whatta' Great Day !! Thanks Again, Ronnie...~ ...//rkj//...
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In GOD We TRUST,
ALL OTHERS We MONITOR
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