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harly69g 
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 21 Nov 2008 7:01 PM |
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The family of Spc. Patrick Menge has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to lead a Welcome Home escort as he returns to Harvard. Patrick spent 14 months in the sandbox and recently returned to his home base. Patrick was one of 1215 service members who re-enlisted on the fourth of July of this year and his family is very proud of his service to our country. Please join us as we welcome this soldier home and lescort him to his families home for a well deserved holiday visit..
DATE:
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
LOCATION:
Milky Way Park
Lawrence Road off of Rt. 173
Unincorporated- McHenry County
STAGING TIME:
5:00 PM
MISSION BRIEF:
5:15 PM
RC:
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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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mpleasant
Posts: 564
Lake County, IL
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| 21 Nov 2008 8:41 PM |
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| Welcome home, Spc. Menge, and thank you for your service and dedication to the United States of America ! |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Nov 2008 11:18 PM |
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WELCOME HOME SOLDIER
WELCOME HOME SOLDIER,
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 SOLDIER,
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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| 22 Nov 2008 6:40 AM |
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| Welcome Home Specialist Menge!! Thank you Patrick for your service to our Nation. Job Well Done!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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ranger rick
Posts: 251
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 22 Nov 2008 10:36 AM |
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| Welcome Home - Spc. Patrick Menge, Thank You for your service to this great Nation |
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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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| 23 Nov 2008 6:53 AM |
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| Welcome home SPC Menge. Thank you for your continued 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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ottomania
Posts: 13
Wonder Lake, Illinois
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| 23 Nov 2008 4:42 PM |
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| Welcome Home Spc. Patrick Menge, I am hoping to be there and welcome you. Thank you for all you have done for our freedom and this great country. Enjoy the holidays and cheerish the time with your family. Thank you again, 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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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 24 Nov 2008 5:14 AM |
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| Welcome home, Patrick!! 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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sdoise
Posts: 4534
Kinder, La.
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| 24 Nov 2008 10:51 AM |
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| Welcome home Spc. Menge. Thank you for your service to preserve our 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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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 24 Nov 2008 3:32 PM |
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Welcome Home Spc. Patrick Menge. Thank you for your dediciation and service.
Diane & Bob Flowers |
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treygoose
Posts: 529
Hurricane, WV
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| 24 Nov 2008 6:15 PM |
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| My deepest condolences. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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Duane Wirick
Posts: 54
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| 25 Nov 2008 7:12 AM |
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Welcome home Spc Menge, thank you for your service to our country.
Dink & Rhonda Wirick
Burr Ridge IL |
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10man
Posts: 672
Home Base Wonder Lake, IL. ---- Ride with Dad & Mom in Mulberry, KS.
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| 26 Nov 2008 12:19 PM |
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| Thank you for your service to this Great Nation. I'll see you later tonight with a Hero's Welcome Home. No better gift that to be home for the Holidays. Happy Thanksgiving!
Patrick, you kept saying how blistering cold it was outside during all this. Thoughts went through my mind as to what you guys and gals must be enduring over there in the sand box, harsh, harsh conditions with extreme weather, sand storms, and just the uneasy peace of mind that we take for granted here in the states. FREEDOM RINGS THROUGH YOU! I'll take the COLD anyday! Thank you! |
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Patrick "10MAN" Wegner
IM3 USN 1995-1999
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ottomania
Posts: 13
Wonder Lake, Illinois
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| 27 Nov 2008 5:03 AM |
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| I think when this young man thaws out he will realize what happened in Harvard. All these young soldiers come home and are freezing. Thank you to the fire department, WOW what a great turn out. Thank you to the police and family and the cagers. Also thank you to the other crazies on two wheels who weathered the COLD!!!! |
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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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Sr Hog
Posts: 152
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| 27 Nov 2008 8:13 AM |
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Final Mission Report for SPC Patrick Menge:
We arrived at the staging area in the park at 4:50pm. There were two bikes, one cage and the Leo support officer already waiting. As the time drew near for the mission brief another six bikes showed up to help escort our Hero home on this clear cold Thanksgiving eve night along with two or three more cages. During the Mission brief five EM vehicles showed up to help with the escort. I interrupted Mom during her brief to point out that our lead officer had spent a tour of duty in Iraq, so we all thanked and applauded his duty to this Great Nation.
The Firemen brought their families with them and it was such a great sight to see the young kids stand in the line holding their flags as if they had done this many times before.
When our Hero rode in with his parents through two rows of American flags I can only imagine what was racing through his mind. He got out of the van with a big smile as everyone greeted him with a heart felt Welcome Home with hugs and hand shakes all around!
As the escort left the staging area we had our LEO vehicle in front, an EM vehicle, two fire trucks, bikes,our Hero, his family, cages, and three more fire trucks. We went through the town with all the EM vehicles sirens blaring and it was quite nice to see the residents come out for this Home Coming, what a sight!
After we pulled up in front of the house we all went up and again thanked and welcomed home our Hero. One by one we left as our Hero was surrounded by his family and friends. What a great beginning to their Thanksgiving Holiday
Thank you to the Harvard Police Department and Fire Department. Our hats are off to you for your help in making this Welcome Home a success. Thank you to the brave PGR members who came out in this cold evening on your bikes or in your cages to welcome this Hero home. You’re the Best! Thank you to Mom
Hog for putting this together, your attention to detail and seeing that our Heroes are honored are second to none.
Last, but not least, our thanks go out to our Hero, SPC Patrick Menge and his family. May god bless you and it is our Honor to welcome you home this evening.
Regards & Respect to All
Dave (Sr Hog) Meyers
Northern IL Sr Ride Captain
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