Uffda 
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Apr 2008 10:54 AM |
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Welcome Home – Sgt. Taylor Schmit & Capt. Maureen Ryan, USA, Ingleside, IL 17 May 2008
We're celebrating the return of two well-deserving individuals currently serving in the United States Army. They'll already be home, but we're gonna show 'em our thanks anyway! This is a surprise. Meet us at the Home Depot parking lot in Volo, followed by a short escort to Fox Lake / Ingleside, IL.
***** MISSION DETAIL *****
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Sat – May 17, 2008
Staging Location:
Home Depot - parking lot
27315 W Hartigan Rd
Volo, IL
(just off US-12, N of IL-120, S of IL-134)
Staging time:
12:45 PM (1245)
Ride Brief:
1:15 PM (1315 hrs)
Flag Line to follow
We'll likely be joined by the American Legion and perhaps others.
This will be a short escort on secondary routes. Please road-test your flags prior to this mission.
RC Team:
Jon ‘JJ’ Jackson 847-890-9046 [u]jackson393@comcast.net[/u]
Jon ‘JonD’ Dreymann 847-875-6844 [u]jon.dreymann@comcast.net[/u]
Ro ‘Corndog’ Fordley 847-204-1965 [u]ridenfever@yahoo.com[/u]
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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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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 26 Apr 2008 1:56 PM |
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| Welcome home Sgt Schmit & Capt Maureen Ryan. Thank you both 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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Uffda
Posts: 10360
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 26 Apr 2008 6:13 PM |
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Welcome Home - Sgt. Taylor Schmit & Capt. Maureen Ryan, Ingleside, IL! On behalf of a grateful Nation, "Thank You" for defending our freedoms. Sending Big (((HUGS))) from N. IL.
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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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mailman
Posts: 12764
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Apr 2008 8:47 PM |
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| Welcome Home Sgt. Schmit and Captain Ryan. Thank you both 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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Jasper54
Posts: 6220
Columbus, Ohio
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| 27 Apr 2008 5:16 AM |
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| Welcome home Sgt. Taylor Schmit and Capt. Maureen Ryan. God Bless you both. |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 1966.
My son, Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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, Cpl. Monahan, LCpl. Adams
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JonD
Posts: 264
Algonquin, IL
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| 28 Apr 2008 4:15 PM |
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| Welcome home Screaming Eagles! Thank you for your service to our Great Nation. I am looking forward to meeting you both! See you soon. Lets go PGR, start cleaning them bikes! Lets get ready to roll! |
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JonD
State Coordinator - www.warriorswatch.org
US Army 1980 - 1984
Proud Air Force Dad
http://pgrillinois.shutterfly.com
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 28 Apr 2008 5:15 PM |
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| Welcome home , and I wish to thank you for the freedom my family and I enjoy due to the sacrifices you and your family endured for my country and myself. God Bless each and everyone of you. |
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Russ "Slowhand"
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mpleasant
Posts: 538
Lake County, IL
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| 29 Apr 2008 1:36 PM |
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| Welcome home and thank you, Sgt. Schmit and Cpt. Ryan. I hope to be among those welcoming and thanking you personally. |
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Irishmaam
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| 30 Apr 2008 5:05 PM |
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Thank you so much for agreeing to welcome home 2 of my Heroes. I am so grateful that they will have the welcome home that they deserve. I cant wait to see the surprise when they see this is for them!! Thanks again
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hondabill
Posts: 34
N - ILL
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| 01 May 2008 9:47 PM |
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| WELCOME HOME & THANKS WE WILL C . Y . A SOON & GOD BLESS . CAPT. RYAN & SGT . TAYLOR /IRISH |
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vukf
Posts: 388
Asst Sr Ride Capt Illinois BSS
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| 02 May 2008 10:46 AM |
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| Welcome home and thank you for your service. |
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; (William Shakespeare Henry V);
And to paraphrase......he who stands with me this day shall be my brother
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ranger rick
Posts: 220
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 02 May 2008 8:51 PM |
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| Welcome Home – Sgt. Taylor Schmit & Cpt. Maureen Ryan, Thank You both for defending this great Nation, See you on the 17th. |
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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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KevHead
Posts: 376
Geneva, Illinois
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| 02 May 2008 9:01 PM |
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Welcome Home – Sgt. Taylor Schmit & Cpt. Maureen Ryan, USA.
Thank you for your service to our country and to our family.
May God give a safe journey home. |
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Kevin "KevHead" & Kim
Geneva IL
May God Bless and Protect all who serve this great country.
Riding in Honor of:
My Dad Gerald J. Keenon U.S. Navy, WWII.
My Brother's Charles and Paul Keenon U.S. Navy, Vietnam War.
My Brother in Law Ronald Carlson U.S. Navy.
My Nephew Adam Keenon, Charles Keenon's son, whose is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Pictures and Video of Missions we have been on:
http://community.webshots.com/user/KevHeadPGR?vhost=community
A Prayer for Our Soldiers' Families
Heavenly Father, we pray for the safe return home of our soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. We ask that you give our military commanders and political leaders wisdom and courage to fulfill their daunting responsibility. Lord, we implore you to please remember the families of these brave men and women. Bless the wives, parents, children and siblings of our fighting forces and give them solace and comfort. If it be your will, bring their loved ones home swiftly, sound in mind and body.
We pray these things in the name of the Son, the Father and the Holy Ghost,
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Chambeaux
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Wauconda, Illinois
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| 03 May 2008 9:26 PM |
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| I look forward to honoring these two heroes. Welcome home! |
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Respect and recognize those that protect us. Our freedom comes at a high price. |
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Irishmaam
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| 08 May 2008 9:56 PM |
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I dont know if this wiill work so i am going to try and leave a couple links .. Thanks again for all you do
http://www.slide.com/r/wWjg0u6V4j-Rwn0LbBMEWuOegTeUCK6q?previous_view=lt_embedded_url
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Irishmaam
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| 08 May 2008 10:04 PM |
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It worked!! great now I will have to have you meet my boys via slide show... the first will be Tay who is going to be meeting you on the 17th and the other wiill be my boy who is back over there .. Keep them all iin your prayers please
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Irishmaam
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| 08 May 2008 10:05 PM |
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This is Dusty my Rakkasan son. Thank you for allowing me to share my sons.
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Irishmaam
Posts: 15
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| 08 May 2008 10:13 PM |
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This is my last slide show. This was the Pylon Ceremony for the Fallen Rakkasans. The PGR did us proud by escorting a buddy of Dustys home. His name was Cpl Nyle Yates from Michigan, He was KIA March 16th 2006. You showered his mother with pride, and kept the bad element at bay. The Rakkasans were proud you showed Nyle & his family so much respect. We were so fortunate Tays unit had no losses.
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KRIKOR
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| 10 May 2008 11:48 AM |
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Welcome home Sgt Schmit & Capt Maureen Ryan. Thank-you for all you do and all you did.
from kenosha wi .
I salute you both-God Bless
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thebigugly
Posts: 2
Lake in the Hills
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| 11 May 2008 12:30 PM |
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| I would like to ride. New member, first time ride with PGR. If there is anything I need to bring, or friends I can bring, let me know. Thanks forthe honor of being art of this effort. |
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Semper Fidelis, more than just words, a way of life. |
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JonD
Posts: 264
Algonquin, IL
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| 11 May 2008 1:49 PM |
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| Bring your honor and respect. Oh and dress for the weather conditions. If you plan on riding with a flag, make sure the mount is secured properly. |
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JonD
State Coordinator - www.warriorswatch.org
US Army 1980 - 1984
Proud Air Force Dad
http://pgrillinois.shutterfly.com
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Go Army
Posts: 293
Rolling Meadows, Ill.
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| 11 May 2008 7:03 PM |
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WELCOME HOME TAYLOR AND MAUREEN.
THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. |
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Bob Smith
Sgt. Army 63-69
VietNam Vet
"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music;
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
Walt Whitman-Drum Taps
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Jeff & Susana
Posts: 84
Northern Illinois
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| 12 May 2008 8:32 PM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Taylor Schmit and Capt. Maureen Ryan.
We'll do our best to be there to welcome you both home and thank you for your service. |
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Jeff, Susana & RENO!
Warrior's Watch Riders
www.warriorswatch.org
PGR members for more than 2 years! |
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good hands
Posts: 102
Naperville
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| 13 May 2008 3:21 PM |
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Welcome Home Sgt Taylor Schmit and Capt Maureen Ryan. Thank you for your service to our country. I and my family appreciate all you have done and will do.
Proud father of a US Marine |
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Doug Askren
US Army 1970-1972
Viet Nam Veteran |
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JonD
Posts: 264
Algonquin, IL
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| 14 May 2008 6:49 AM |
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| ATTN MCHENRY COUNTY riders (and anyone else who wants to ride along with us) We will be meeting at the infamous "DC" (otherwise known as the Phillips 66) at the NW corner of Rt 62(Algonquin Rd) and Rt 25. Kick Stands Up (KSU) at 12:00 NOON. Come early, gas up, get a drink, experience the DC in all its glory before we head off to welcome home these two American Heros. Parking limited so sign up soon (limited to around 200 that is) |
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JonD
State Coordinator - www.warriorswatch.org
US Army 1980 - 1984
Proud Air Force Dad
http://pgrillinois.shutterfly.com
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