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cagerbob 
Posts: 3959
Parma, Ohio
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| 06 May 2008 6:27 AM |
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This might be the final time these WWII Vets get to see THEIR memorial in Washington. If you can make the early morning send off, please do. We would rather have numbers there for the Welcome Home, so if you can only make ONE, please come to the Welcome Home only.
I"m working on getting the flags for both parts now. It's a while off, but I wanted everyone to have a heads up.
Honor Flight will be conducting a flag ceremony @ Signature Aviation, Friday, 30 May.
Two F-16's will fly in to carry flags to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
STAGING TIME: 4 PM @ SIGNATURE AVIATION
RIDE CAPTAIN: DOUG "SPRINGER" SWAFFORD
125 WWII Vets departing Huntsville International Airport @ 5 AM Saturday, 31 May.
STAGING TIME: 4:15 @ HUNTSVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RIDE CAPTAIN: DOUG "SPRINGER" SWAFFORDRC'
WELCOME HOME for the 125 WWII Vets will be at 8:25 PM. Saturday,31 May
STAGING TIME: 7:30 @ HUNTSVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RIDE CAPTAIN: DOUG "SPRINGER" SWAFFORD
Thank-you all for what you do in support of our Nations Heros!
Doug "Springer" Swafford
Patriot Guard Riders
North Alabama Ride Captain
Hazel Green, Alabama
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
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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mailman
Posts: 12208
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 06 May 2008 1:46 PM |
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| Thank You to all these Hero's from the Greatest Generation. I hope your trip to Washington and the visit to "Your" Memorial is a good one. God Bless You All!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Mrvnmartian
Posts: 153
Wetumpka, Al
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| 07 May 2008 12:26 PM |
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| Thank you WWII vets. My grandfather was also in the Army for a short time during this time period and he unfortunately will not be able to see this great memorial. I did see it and I think it was very well planned out and placed. Thank you for your service and what you did to keep our country free. |
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Dominic "Martian" and Melissa
USAF - IYAAYAS
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4127
Panama City, Fl.
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| 12 May 2008 8:33 AM |
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| These honor flights are a small token of this Nations gratitude to the "Greatest Generation" for their service and sacrifices to the entire free world. Thank you all and enjoy your trip. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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LMan
Posts: 7
Huntsville, AL
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| 13 May 2008 9:05 AM |
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| My son Craig and I will be there again to honor our fine warriors and their service to our Nation. |
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sandra63
Posts: 509
Huntsville, Al
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| 18 May 2008 5:19 PM |
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| THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. |
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Jasper54
Posts: 5905
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 May 2008 9:09 PM |
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| Thank you to each one of you who answered the call and defended our nations freedom during WWII. |
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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, 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
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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 May 2008 5:58 AM |
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Welcome Home Warriors of The Greatest Generation. You fought a war that will forever recognize you as those of "The Greatest Generation." We can never thank you enough for all you did and sacrifices made on behalf of this nation and the world. Thank you! We will NEVER FORGET!
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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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Green Kepi
Posts: 59
Tullahoma, Tennessee
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| 22 May 2008 8:10 PM |
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| Just another "humble" thank you to each and every one of you! |
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dougswafford
Posts: 449
N. Alabama Ride Captain, Hazel Green, Alabama
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| 30 May 2008 7:32 AM |
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FIRST PART OF MISSION IS TODAY AT 4PM AT SIGNATURE AVIATION, HUNTSVILLE AIRPORT, HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA.
Look forward to seeing you all there. |
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Doug "Springer D" Swafford
North Alabama Ride Captain
"Freedom isn't free, it was paid for by a Vet."
"We survive together or not at all." |
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dougswafford
Posts: 449
N. Alabama Ride Captain, Hazel Green, Alabama
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| 30 May 2008 6:10 PM |
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Wonderful turn out for the first part of this mission!
I want to thank each and every one of you for standing in the heat with me today. I heard many wonderful comments about how great you all looked!
I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Those of you who can make the 0415 (4:15 AM) stage time in the morning, I'll see you there.
Those of you who can make the 1930 (7:30 PM) stage time, I'll see YOU then!
Again, great job today everybody!
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Doug "Springer D" Swafford
North Alabama Ride Captain
"Freedom isn't free, it was paid for by a Vet."
"We survive together or not at all." |
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sandra63
Posts: 509
Huntsville, Al
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| 31 May 2008 10:23 PM |
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| WELCOME HOME TO EACH OF YOU.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. |
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dougswafford
Posts: 449
N. Alabama Ride Captain, Hazel Green, Alabama
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| 31 May 2008 10:44 PM |
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Well, once again, I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support my brothers and sisters of the PGR have shown. Over 20 people stood tall, proud and with honor for the 125 WWII Veterans as they came home tonight from seeing their memorial in Washington. It was an honor to shake these Hero's hand and welcome them home. Tears were plentiful. The gratitude in the eyes of these warriors was beyond description.
I want to thank each and every one of you who participated in tonights final part of this three part mission. I want to thank everyone who made it out to the first two parts too. You continue prove that patriotism and honor is not dead, that it is alive and well in the PGR. Thank-you, my brothers and sisters, for everything you continue to do in honor of our servicemembers, past, present and future. It is my honor to stand with you, anytime.
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Doug "Springer D" Swafford
North Alabama Ride Captain
"Freedom isn't free, it was paid for by a Vet."
"We survive together or not at all." |
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Peaches0592
Posts: 89
Prospect, TN
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| 03 Jun 2008 10:07 AM |
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Truly an Honor to Welcome these AMERICAN HERO'S HOME saturday night
pictures posted: http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/northalpgr/Honor%20Flight%205-31-08/
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