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Uffda

Posts: 11021
Wonder Lake, IL

29 Sep 2008 11:25 AM	Alert
HOTH-Veteran's BBQ/Meet and Greet, 12 Oct., 2008, 1300 hours--Walla Walla, WA Ladies and Gentlemen of The Patriot Guard Riders, It is with tremendous honor that I pass on a request for your presence in Walla Walla, Washington on Sunday, October 12th at 1300 hours. To meet and honor our veterans residing at the: Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center We have been invited by the VA staff to participate in a BBQ and Meet and Greet with our nation's heroes. What a great time to share our love of country, show our support of veterans everywhere, and most importantly honor our brothers and sisters who have gone before us. We need an RSVP so the hospital can prepare the proper amount of food, see e-mails below for RSVP information. The VA has asked for some very specific donations of the Patriot Guard: 1.) Your presence at the BBQ 2.) A desert or salad for the BBQ* 3.) DVDs (please no war or explicit drug related content per VA) 4.) Wii games for the residents of the VA Center 5.) RSVP to Neal "Stretch" Miller neal.c.miller@gmail.com or Roxanne Nunes roxien79@yahoo.com No later than 3 October, 2008. It has been suggested that if you don't want to carry a coconut cream pie, salad or some variation of that in your saddlebag, we will provide a donation basket and purchase desert and salad items locally in Walla Walla. Leftover monies will be given directly to the VA Center for miscellaneous needs. RIDE PLAN:* Meet at the Burbank Quik-Mart, 600 West Humorist Road, Burbank, WA. MAP HERE VA Center Destination: 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA 99362 R/C Arrives: 10:50 Staging time: 11:20 Mission briefing: 11:40 KSU: 12:00 Please note that there is a lot of construction in and around Walla Walla right now. This will be addressed at the ride briefing. R/C:* Neal "Stretch" Miller (509) 947-5677 Assistant R/C: Dave "Flopper" Reitz (509) 521-6916 HOTH Coordinator: Roxanne Nunes (425) 408-2259 Respectfully Serving you and the PGR, Cullen“Bluelight”Ritchie Washington State Assistant Captain www.washingtonstatepatriotguardriders.org

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.

gumijagr

Posts: 2004
Covina, California

29 Sep 2008 1:48 PM	Alert
please ride safe as you go to this Event opportunity, and greet these Hero's that Stood for us so we could enjoy the Freedom we have in this Great nation.

Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines

mailman

Posts: 14737
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

29 Sep 2008 4:07 PM	Alert
Ride Safe brothers and sisters. Thank you to all the veterans at the Jonathan M. Wainright Memorial VA Center for your service and sacrifices to our Nation. God Bless All. I will be with you in spirit.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

flopper

Posts: 67
Southeast District Captain )( Director - American Legion Riders) West Richland, WA.

29 Sep 2008 6:17 PM	Alert
Just a note to let all our Veterans know, it is a Great HONOR to be able to serve you all. I can't wait until we meet on the 12th. Until then may God Bless you all for your service. David (Flopper) Reitz Southeast District Captain / Washington State Patriot Guard Riders

custer7thcav User is Offline

Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio

30 Sep 2008 11:59 PM	Alert
Please convey my WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for their service and dedication!!

custer7thcav In honor and memory of Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66 and Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII

Jasper54

Posts: 7042
Columbus, Ohio

11 Oct 2008 12:06 AM	Alert
My wife Susan and I wish to thank each and every American Armed Forces Veteran who has answered the Call and served our nation both in time of war and in time of peace. Your service and great sacrafices will never be forgotten. Shalom Alechem *Chaplain Roger D. Casto* El Shaddai Ministries Columbus, Ohio --

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,

Stretch_8

Posts: 207
South East Washington State

13 Oct 2008 8:37 AM	Alert
Post-Mission Report Honored Individual: Residents of the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Med. Ctr Date of Mission: 12 October 2008 Ride Captain: Neal “Stretch” Miller Asst. Ride Captain Dave “Flopper” Reitz Road Captain: Neal “Stretch” Miller HOTH Coordinator: Roxanne Nunes Mission Lead Time: 2 weeks (Needed RSVP for food count) Mission Plan Recap: Celebratory BBQ for the residents, PGR and supporting MC’s Mission Personal Stand Outs: Many thanks from the residents and staff of the VA. Cash donated for deserts/soda: $250.00, $140 spent on items the remainder given to the VA for miscellaneous needs. “Goodies” from the area recruiters. DVD’s, and knit hats donated as well. Number of Bikes: 28 Number of Cages: 2 (during ride) 3 on site upon arrival TOTAL:5 Number of Attendees: Approximately 40 Clubs/Organizations Attending/Supporting: CVI, ALR, RIDERS WA ________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to thank all of those who attended in person, those that attended with us in spirit, thank you! I would also like to thank those who donated their time and money today, with special thanks to Angel Sherry for sending over the knit hats from Portland, and to our bluegrass band who played for all of us throughout the BBQ. Thank you also to the recruiters offices who donated goodies for the VA as well. This was a great event, there were plenty of smiles to be seen all around us from the staff, the residents, and the PGR members alike. Thank you all, Stretch

Neal "Stretch" Miller Ride Captain, Washington State Not a Vet, but I show my respect! www.iraqwarheroes.org

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