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Zippy 
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 09 May 2008 5:55 PM |
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Deployment Farewell Ceremony / Patchogue,NY / Saturday 05-31-08
The 3-142nd AHB (Assault Helicopter Battalion) from Long Island will have their Deployment Farewell Ceremonies at the St. Joseph College in Patchogue on Saturday, May 31st. Major Lee Ohrnstein, the Battalion Executive Officer would love the PGR to attend and honor them before they deploy. The official ceremony will be from 10:00 a.m. to Noon with a family picnic (same location) immediately following that we are also invited to attend. Some local area school children will provide their own special tribute to the troops and the Army will land an Apache helicopter on the ball field in front of the gymnasium for the day. They are expecting around 700 people in attendance. The soldiers will arrive with their families (no bus involved) for this indoor ceremony. We will have a flag line in place for their arrival and then proceed inside just before the ceremony starts to form a flag line in the gym.
Who: 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion
What: Deployment Farewell Ceremonies
When: Saturday, 31 May 2008/1000 Hours
Where: Saint Josephs College, Patchogue, NY (Google map link)
Why: To honor and recognize the soldiers of the 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion who are being deployed as the assault helicopter battalion element within the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Due to the donations that we received at the Motorcycle Expo and the generous donations from John Thayer,Joe Bowen and Bill Day (Thank you again guys), I will have 100 flag/poles at this event for everyone to use.
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The Hicksville staging area (Waldbaums shopping center-North Broadway/Route 106/107 - just south of the NSP exit 35 S and the LIE exit 41S) has a KSU time of 0815 AM.
There will be no Medford staging area due to the proximity of the final staging area.
The Final staging area will be in the Gateway Plaza in Patchogue. This is the Google map link. It is the King Kullen and Bob's store Plaza (Gateway Plaza, 499 Sunrise Hwy, Patchogue, NY 11772 / North side of Sunrise Hwy just west of Waverly Ave.) and has a KSU time of 0900 AM.
If you can not make it to the group ride in, please try to arrive before the ceremony starts (10 AM) to avoid any interruptions.
John Kwasna
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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mailman
Posts: 11672
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 09 May 2008 8:10 PM |
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| Thank You to the 3-142nd AHB, Patchogue, NY for your service to our Nation. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless You!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Jasper54
Posts: 5536
Columbus, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 8:57 PM |
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| Thank you, soldiers of the 3-142nd AHB 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 each of you, keeping you safe from ALL harm while on this tour. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
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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custer7thcav 
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 09 May 2008 11:14 PM |
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| Thank you, 3-142nd AHB, Patchogue, NY, for your service and dedication!! Praying for your safe and speedy return!! 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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Uffda
Posts: 9432
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 10 May 2008 9:46 AM |
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| God Bless Each and Everyone of the 3/142nd AHB, Patchogue, NY. 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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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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| 10 May 2008 4:47 PM |
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| May God bless and keep you all as you serve 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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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 May 2008 8:43 PM |
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| Gods speed and may he keep you safely in his hands, come back home to your family and a grateful country |
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Jonsmom
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| 31 May 2008 9:03 PM |
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Hello Patriot Guard Riders
I wanted to take a minute to thank each & everyone of you for coming to the ceremony at St. Joes
it was truly a great comfort. I knew about your organization prior BUT imagine how excited I was when I saw you all lined up with the flags as the families walked in.
I had to explain to many of my friends WHO you guys are ,what you do & how wonderful you all are
thank you!
Renee
Jonathan's Mom
PS I was the person that kept making my kid in the army sister shirt walk down your row so I could get some good pictures to share with friends of mine that know about you but were not there today
God Bless & protect all members of the 3/142 Army National Guard Assault Helicopter Battalion & the Patriot Guard Riders |
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