cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 16 Nov 2008 9:59 PM |
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Updated 18 Nov 08 2010 est S Sturgis
Staging – 3:30PM
Ride Briefing – 3:45PM
NOTE: These times are contingent on Sgt. Manasco’s scheduled arrival. Please continue to monitor this thread for any changes/updates.
Thank You !
Mark Pleasant
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Welcome Home Mission
Marine Sergeant Justin Manasco
Grayslake, Illinois
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The family of Marine Sergeant Justin Manasco has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in welcoming and escorting him home. Sgt. Manasco has been a United States Marine for four years and recently completed his second tour of duty in Iraq. After a term of service marked by courage and dedication to the United States of America, Sgt. Manasco will now be returning to civilian life. Sgt. Manasco is married and has a 9 month-old son, and many other loving family members and friends who are anxious to have him home. The Patriot Guard Riders are proud and honored to be involved in this celebration.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Staging: Time To Be Determined
Staging Location: Country Faire Plaza Shopping Center
U.S. Route 45 and W. IL Route 120 (NE Corner)
Grayslake, IL 60030
(We will stage bikes and cages in the lot just East of the McDonald's and adjacent to Rt.120)
Ride Briefing: Time To Be Determined
There will be a flag line at the staging location with an escort to follow of approximately 2.5 miles. The escort will end at a nearby Veterans Memorial. Further details will be provided at the ride briefing.
*Once the time of Sgt. Manasco's arrival becomes known, the staging time will be provided. Please monitor this thread for updates.
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Bob Ellis
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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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mpleasant
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Lake County, IL
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| 17 Nov 2008 6:03 AM |
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| Welcome home, Sgt. Manasco ! It will be an honor for us to join your family and friends in welcoming you back home, and in letting you how much we appreciate your dedicated service to the United States of America. |
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 Nov 2008 6:55 AM |
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| Welcome Home Marine!!!! Thank you Sgt Justin Manasco 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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stever@alrpost911
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| 17 Nov 2008 8:30 AM |
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WELCOME HOME MARINE! (ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE) AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COURAGE AND SERVICE. WE'LL BE THERE WITH HUGS AND HANDSHAKES.
STEVE & CHERYL
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jackfrost
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| 17 Nov 2008 8:31 AM |
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| Welcome home Sgt. thank you for all that you did for our nation and it will be an honor to escort you. |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 Nov 2008 8:44 AM |
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Welcome Home - Sgt Justin Manasco! On behalf of a grateful
Nation, "Thank You" for defending our freedoms. Sending Big (((HUGS)))
from N. IL.
God Bless
Standing by...
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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. |
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Duane Wirick
Posts: 54
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| 17 Nov 2008 10:48 AM |
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Welcome home Marine. Thank you for your service. Semper Fi.
Dink & Rhonda Wirick
Burr Ridge IL.
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ranger rick
Posts: 251
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 17 Nov 2008 5:17 PM |
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| Welcome Home Sgt Justin Manasco, Thank You for your service to this great nation, I hope to thank you in person on Sat. |
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Richard J. Gandy------ PGR#66935.......
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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banditbob
Posts: 1147
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 17 Nov 2008 5:25 PM |
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| Welcome back to the World Sgt. Manasco. Thank you for your service to this great nation of ours. You have met a group of soldiers you will never forget. |
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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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ddimeler
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Bensenville, Il.
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| 17 Nov 2008 6:42 PM |
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| Welcome home Sgt. Manasco, Thank You for your service. |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 18 Nov 2008 12:01 AM |
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| Welcome home, Justin!! 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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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 18 Nov 2008 2:35 AM |
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| Welcome home. 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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ALOLLER
Posts: 64
Warren Township, Illinois
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| 18 Nov 2008 9:23 AM |
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| Welcome home Sgt Manasco. Thank you for your service. |
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Al Oller / PGR 97954
SGT, USAF '73-'78
Riding in memory of my brother
Major William "Bill" Oller, US Army Aviator
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Chambeaux
Posts: 78
Wauconda, Illinois
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| 18 Nov 2008 11:36 AM |
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| Welcome home, Sgt. Manasco. Thank you for your service and courage. Enjoy your family. Enjoy the freedom you helped provide. I hope to be there to shake your hand in person. |
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Respect and recognize those that protect us. Our freedom comes at a high price. |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 18 Nov 2008 11:37 AM |
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Welcome Home Sgt Justin Manasco. Thank you for your dedication and service.
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Ronald Paglia
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Grayslake, Il.
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| 18 Nov 2008 4:02 PM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Manasco. Thank you for your brave service.
It is because of HEROS like you that we enjoy the freedoms, and prosperity
that some take for granted.
It will be an honor to shake your hand on Saturday!!!
Ron (PAGS) Paglia
Grayslake il.
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4883
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 18 Nov 2008 6:12 PM |
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| UPDATE: Staging and Ride Brief times. |
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Nov 2008 6:38 PM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Justin Manasco. My wife Susan and I want to thank you for your service and for the personal sacrafices you have made while helping to defend our nations freedom defend 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.
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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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cpleasant
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Lake County, IL
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| 19 Nov 2008 6:50 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Manasco for your service. It will be an honor to thank you in person. May you have a wonderful Holiday season back in the United States where we enjoy our freedom because of wonderful warriors like you. "Thanks" hardly seems adequate. God Bless you and your family! |
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ottomania
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Wonder Lake, Illinois
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| 20 Nov 2008 3:22 AM |
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| Sgt. Manasco welcome home brother. We all appreciate what you have done for your country and our freedom. I hope to be there and welcome you in person. Semper Fi brother and HOORAH! Enjoy your life and family. Ottoman |
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Clifford Otto
Sgt. USMC 72-76
and proud father of my
son the Marine pictured.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check Made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in This country who no longer understand it.' |
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Triumph73
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Lindenhurst, IL
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| 20 Nov 2008 7:28 AM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Manasco (Justin)! Thank you for your sevice to our country. It's been a long 4 years. We missed you. Shane misses you too!
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good hands
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Naperville
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| 20 Nov 2008 9:55 AM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Manasco. Thank you for your service and good fortune to you as you start a new phase of your life. I know you have made a difference and for this we are grateful.
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mpleasant
Posts: 564
Lake County, IL
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| 22 Nov 2008 11:42 AM |
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| Riders and drivers planning to attend this mission...there are no changes to the plan at this time. |
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mpleasant
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Lake County, IL
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| 22 Nov 2008 11:59 AM |
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| Well, I spoke too soon. I have just received word that Sgt. Manasco's arrival will now be approximately 20 minutes later than planned. We will, however, maintain our staging and ride briefing schedules. There is a McDonald's and other establishments at the staging location for warmth and services while we wait. |
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mpleasant
Posts: 564
Lake County, IL
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| 22 Nov 2008 8:08 PM |
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At about 3:00PM today, folks started rolling into the Country Faire Plaza shopping center in Grayslake to welcome home an American hero, Marine Sgt. Justin Manasco. There were old members; new members; family members; and other American patriots from the community. The Grayslake Police Department was there; the Grayslake Fire Department was there; and Sgt. Manasco's father-in-law was there... on a Triumph motorcycle that I believe is older than the Sergeant. We were a group of about fifty, twenty or so on bikes and the rest in vehicles.
Everyone arrived early or on time only to find out that Sergeant Manasco's flight was delayed. Everyone waited patiently, however, because we all understood that the Sergeant and his family had waited for this homecoming for four years. We all knew that our wait was irrelevant.
Sergeant Manasco arrived to hugs; handshakes, and words of thanks from every person there. The moment that he and his family had been waiting for had arrived...he was home. As we lined up for the escort, I got off my bike to check on the status of things at the rear. A man who was parked near us rolled down his window and asked what was going on. He was eating something in his car with his kids. When I told him that we were there to welcome home a Marine Sergeant, he dropped his food and jumped out of his car like he had been shot out of a cannon. He went over to Sergeant Manasco's vehicle and had a word with him, a word of heartfelt gratitude.
Underway, there was another moment of unexpected good will and patriotism. A Wildwood Towing operator, who had driven by and seen the activity, lit up his hook and blocked one of the intersections for us. Between the Grayslake Police Department; the Grayslake Fire Department; and Wildwood Towing we had safe passage to our destination. The Patriot Guard Riders and everyone else participating in today's mission thank all of them for their support.
We would also like to thank the family of Sgt. Manasco for inviting us to join them today, and Sgt. Manasco for his service to the United States of America. The Patriot Guard Riders wish him and his family all the best. |
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