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| 29 Apr 2008 11:54 PM |
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Updated 6 May 08 1733 edt S Sturgis
Mission: Send-off for U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Thomas J. (TJ) Bruneau
Date: May 17, 2008
Staging Time: 18:15
KSU: 19:00
Location: NE corner of Loop 101 & 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ (see map below)
TJ's Mom and Dad are planning a little cook out before TJ ships out to the
sandbox.
What TJ doesn't know, is that Mom and Dad have invited the PGR to attend as
well.
I spent a couple hours with Marty and Charles (a.k.a. Mom & Dad) yesterday,
and
they filled me in on TJ, his growing up, his relationship with his
Grandfather (WWII vet),
and his reaction to the bombing of the USS Cole. TJ was a freshman at ASU
at the time,
and got into the R.O.T.C. program after hearing about the Cole.
It sounds like this is going to be a party to remember, family, friends,
Blue Star Mom's,
and of course the PGR. I've been assured that there will be plenty of
hamburgers, hot
dogs, Marty's 'homemade' potato salad, and beverages.
If you have questions regarding this mission, please contact
Ride Captain, Neil Scherer at nscherer@cox.net or at (602)524-6610.
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I received the attached email from a Blue Star Mom:
I am one of the Blue Star Moms and my son will be home from May 13 - 24. We are having a party for him on May 17 and I was hoping the PGR would be willing to come help us send him off. We live in Glendale, 85308, which is just north of the 101 off Arrowhead Loop. Thanks,
Marty Bruneau
Marty's son is Thomas J Bruneau (TJ), a 1st Lt and Tank Commander
Neil has stepped up to be Road Captain for this and additional information will be forthcoming. Sounds like a good time at the Bruneau's on a Saturday night!!!!
Staging TBA
Pat Eagan
Arizona PGR State Captain
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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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| 30 Apr 2008 7:07 AM |
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| Thank You for your service to our Nation 1st Lt. Thomas J. Bruneau. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless You!! |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 30 Apr 2008 7:35 AM |
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| May God bless and keep you as you serve to preserve our way of life. |
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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
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| 30 Apr 2008 9:29 AM |
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| God Bless 1st Lt Thomas J Bruneau, Glendale, AZ. Thank you for your willingness to defend our Nation and Freedoms. We send our (((hugs))) from N. IL. and will keep you in our prayers. |
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kelleyfishing
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| 30 Apr 2008 9:31 AM |
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| Thank you Thomas Bruneau for your service to our country. May God put his protective arms around you and the men that you will be serving with. May you all come back safe, and free from harm. |
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Mr.Black
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Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 30 Apr 2008 12:36 PM |
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Thank you 1st Lt Thomas J Bruneau, for your dedicated service to our great nation.
God's Speed to you and we will be waiting for your safe return.
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 30 Apr 2008 2:36 PM |
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| Thank you, Thomas, for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! Praying for your safe and speedy return!! |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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kskohr
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Glendale, Arizona
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| 30 Apr 2008 11:10 PM |
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| I know most of the Blue Star Moms will be there, but I will be in Denver to greet my hero son on his return from Afghanistan!!!! WOO HOO!!! But I will be with you all in spirit! Please give TJ and big Army mom hug from me! |
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Kimberly Kohr
Very proud Army mom of SGT Gregg Baker/A Co. 743rd MI Bn/OIF - OEF veteran
Military Family Support Group
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 01 May 2008 4:08 PM |
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| Thank you 1st Lt. Thomas J. Bruneau for your willingness to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. I pray that the Lord Jesus will place a hedge of protection around you and keep you safe from ALL harm while you are on this tour. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
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Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
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Double Blue Star Dad
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Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC 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
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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cactusue
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| 06 May 2008 9:58 AM |
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Thank You for your service to our country 1st Lt. Thomas J. Bruneau. We will be praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless you and keep you safe.
Party Down in Glendale:) Cannot make your party but best wishes will be headed that way from the East Valley.
Susie
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Standing in memory of Cpl Christoper E. Mason 1974-2006 |
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 06 May 2008 3:59 PM |
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| UPDATE: Staging info. |
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rldavis1
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Glendale, AZ
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| 06 May 2008 4:14 PM |
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| I am unable to attend in person but in spirit I will be with you. Please remember to stay safe. I will be somewhere headed to Washington, DC. May you stay safe on your journey Lt. Bruneau and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the other in harm's way. |
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towman95
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Bullhead City Az.
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| 07 May 2008 10:57 AM |
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Thank you Lt Bruneau for your selfless dedication and service to our great country. We wish you a speedy and safe return. When you return an even bigger party.
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Team Campbell
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| 12 May 2008 10:36 PM |
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We will say many prayers for you and those that go with you to serve our great country.
Come Back Safely 1st Lt Thomas Bruneau! We will be waiting with open arms for you! |
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TeamCampbell
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Robi Arizona Ride Captain-Tucson Connection
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Proudly standing in honor of my Father,
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BJOHNSON
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| 14 May 2008 3:24 PM |
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| I pray angels keep watch over you and keep you safe. All will await your safe return. Thank you and you family for your dedication. |
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Marines1
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Ride Captain Gilbert, AZ
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| 16 May 2008 7:33 PM |
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| EV riders lets plan to have KSU from the AM/PM on Country club and the 60 at 1745 and we will ride together to the staging at 67th Ave and the loop 101. |
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Mr.Black
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Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 16 May 2008 8:13 PM |
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| EV Riders, I will be heading back from Tombstone to the staging area on Country Club. See you there. |
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jayhill
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Centennial Colorado
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