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towman95 
Posts: 634
Bullhead City Az. Forum Moderator
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| 13 Oct 2008 3:44 PM |
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Updated 17 OCT 08 @ 1737hrs edt by Sandy9999
I have just been informed of yet another change in arrival time only for this Saturday, 18 OCT 08. Please note the new staging time.
Stage - 1200
Staging Area - HAS NOT CHANGED. Kansas National Guard Museum, Forbes Field Topeka
Briefing-1245
Estimated Time of Departure - 1315
I appologize for the changes, but as we all know, welcome home missions when it comes to overseas flights are very fluid and subject to change Hopefully, this will be the last change, but you never know. So be sure to check you email first thing in the morning. ____________________________________________________________________________
Updated 16 Oct 08 1925 edt S SturgisOPSEC authorized information release. Welcome Home, Combat Aviation Brigade Advance Party, 1st ID, Topeka/Ft. Riley, KS, 18 OCT 08
WELCOME HOME
COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE ADVANCE PARTY
FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION
150 soldiers of the Combat Aviation Brigade Advance Party, of the Big Red One, will arrive this Saturday, 18 OCT 08, at Forbes Field Topeka following a 14 month deployment in Iraq.
Weather - Sunny, high 71. A perfect day!!
We will escort the soldiers from Forbes Field to the entry gate of Fort Riley.
No provisions have been made for us to ride on to the Fort as a group. ALL DoD REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TWO AND THREE WHEELED VEHCILES WILL BE ENFORCED if you plan to attend the welcome home ceremony on base. You can get cleared prior to or the day of mission if you do wish to attend.
These brave soldiers deserve a memorable welcome home. Let's show them that we appreciate their service!
If you have not done so yet, get there early and visit the Kansas National Guard Museum and/or the Combat Air Museum. They are both truely incredible and absolutely worth the time
I hope to see you all there.
Vance Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
785-221-1288 _______________________________________________________________________ Welcome Home, Topeka/Ft. Riley, 18-20 OCT 08
There will be a group returning to Forbes Field to Topeka with an escort to Ft. Riley. Due to OPSEC, the only information I have at this time is that it will take place between the 18th and 20th of this month. I will have more information later this week and will post as soon as I have it. Please check back often as this will be a short notice escort.
Thank you all for what you do!
Vance Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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FREEDOM ISNT FREE.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL!!! |
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mailman
Posts: 14740
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 13 Oct 2008 7:07 PM |
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| Welcome Home Soldiers. Thank you for your service to our Nation. Job Well Done!! |
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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: 7042
Columbus, Ohio
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| 14 Oct 2008 9:30 AM |
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Welcome home Fort Riley Army Unit. Thank you for your service and for the personal sacrafices you have made while fighting in the defense of our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. God Bless you.
Shalom Alechem,
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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,
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6854
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 14 Oct 2008 10:35 PM |
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| Welcome home, Soldiers!! Thank you for your service and dedication!! 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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Vance Allen
Posts: 56
Topeka, KS
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| 15 Oct 2008 8:31 AM |
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Non-Critical Update:
There will be no provisions for us to ride onto the base as a group. All DoD regulations pertaining to two and three wheeled vehicles will be inforced. If you have the proper gear and a DoD sticker you may continue onto the base, or you can get pre-clearance, or even get cleared when we arrive.
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Vance C. Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Standing in memory of PFC Jeremy Drexler, US Army. My friend and hero. KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, by an IED, 02 May 2004.
Keep his two brothers in your prayers. Marine Sergeant Kenneth Drexler and Navy PO2 Timothy Drexler. |
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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Oct 2008 6:54 AM |
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WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for your service.
"...FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW..."
Your service is greatly appreciated.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4883
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
FORUM MODERATOR
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| 16 Oct 2008 5:29 PM |
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| UPDATE - staging and itinerary |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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banditbob
Posts: 1147
Virginia Beach. Bandits 1/32 US Army
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| 17 Oct 2008 6:41 AM |
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| Welcome back home. We thank you for your service to this country. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
US Army
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY |
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Sandy9999
Posts: 470
Westminster, MD
Ride Captain
Forum Moderator
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| 17 Oct 2008 3:37 PM |
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| New staging time updated |
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
In God they trusted, all others they monitored... |
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Kai
Posts: 504
Manhattan, KS
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| 18 Oct 2008 8:39 PM |
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| Video and Picture links taken of the Welcome Home for the Aviation Brigade FT Riley:
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/Kai52/ |
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Retired Army 71-92,
Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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Kai
Posts: 504
Manhattan, KS
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| 18 Oct 2008 8:44 PM |
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Buses and Escort near Maple Hill:
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Retired Army 71-92,
Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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Kai
Posts: 504
Manhattan, KS
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| 18 Oct 2008 8:45 PM |
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Buses and Escort at Wabunssee bridge:
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Retired Army 71-92,
Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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Kai
Posts: 504
Manhattan, KS
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Kai
Posts: 504
Manhattan, KS
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| 18 Oct 2008 8:48 PM |
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At the gate at Fort Riley:
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Retired Army 71-92,
Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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Uffda
Posts: 11021
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 Oct 2008 3:48 AM |
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Welcome Home - Combat Aviation Brigade Advance Party, 1st ID, Topeka/Ft. Riley, KS! 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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Vance Allen
Posts: 56
Topeka, KS
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| 20 Oct 2008 9:35 AM |
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MISSION REPORT:
Welcome Home - Combat Aviation Brigade Advance Party - Topeka/Ft Riley - 18 OCT 2008
What a great day for a mission!!! Even though the day started with very heavy fog, by mission stage, it was mostly sunny and warming up. I will make my report shorter than usual, because Wingnut from Kansas City in his recount did an excellent job of catching the very essence of the mission itself. His report follows. I will also include some thoughts from some others. I will only add a few things to it.
First of all, Wingnut, thank you for getting the group together to come over from the KC metro area. Rev Ken Van from Junction City brought a group over from that area. Thank you both so much for your dedication and for doing that. I can't thank you enough. I was glad the Kai from Manhattan was able to make it. I hope your grandson's 19th birthday party went well Kai. On a person note, a good friend of mine from college showed up, Scott Starr. I have not seen him in a long time. It was great to have a chance to meet his wife Dianna and catch up with him. I also had the honor of meeting MOHarleyBro and Pappy from KC. Thanks for making the trip down!
At the time of the mission briefing, 34 bikes arrived for the escort. I found out that two soldiers did not return, and we observed a moment of silence in the memory. We lined up the bikes and 4 more riders arrived. In 10 minutes, 4 buses with 154 soldiers came around the corner and it was on. We were doing what we do best. A special thanks to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department for traffic control. They did a great job. Wild Bill and Richard Baldwin chipped in along the route for traffic control too. Thank you guys for helping out.
Thanks Wingnut for taking over the lead after the flag mishap on the original. Kai, I can't wait to see the pics and video of the mission. You always do a great job. I encourage everyone to go to the national site and check out his videos. Here is the link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/995672/view/topic/Default.aspx
I think I will conclude here because Wingnut in his report capture the rest of the mission better than I could ever do.
To all the riders that showed up, thank you. You represent the best of this nation. You will always be people I look up to and make me proud to say, 'I am a Patriot Guard Rider!!' To the 154 soldiers and their families of the Combat Aviation Brigade Advance Party, thank you for service to our great country. The sacrifices you make to insure our that freedoms and liberties are protected will never be forgotten!! Welcome home heroes, welcome home.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!
Vance C. Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Thoughts from Bill 'Wild Bill' Miller
This was my first coming home mission, what an absolute honor and moving moment to see those buses, this one touched me in a completely different manner, as it should. All of you that were there, u r the best and God Bless you all, thanx Vance,…… wild bill
Mission Report from Wingnut
Lizard,
You missed a really great Welcome Home. I think it sucks we weren't allowed on Post at Riley. But we did deliver 4 bus loads of Heroes back from the Sand Box. Vance talked with one of the Officers and sadly 2 members did not make it back with the rest of their Company.
There were about 35-40 Bikes, KAI came from Manhattan , and got video of the Escort going West on I-70. He said he posts them on the PGR web page. I will have to figure out how to get to them.
A husband an wife team started out leading the way, after we hit I-70 and about 55-60 mph just West of Topeka, his flag started to fall of his bike, they both pulled over to repair it. That put me as the lead flag bike. What an Honor that was for me. KAI passed us a couple of times to get the video as we traveled.
At the gate of course we had to stand down, but we did line both sides of the entrance and gave them HONORS they so deserved. Everyone in the bus was yelling and clapping for us as they passed. They all were happy to see us and that we would take the time to do this for them.
MoHarleyBro aka Bob Sever, Pappy and his girl friend had a new guy with them for his first Mission . Turns out he is as crazy as Bob and some guy called Wingnut. We left Doc's about 10:30 or so. Maybe Bob could get Pappy's email address for me.
We stopped in Manhattan for dinner, afterwards, got home about 19:30 which made it a 10 hour day. I showed 305 miles. But WHAT A DAY to have your chin in the wind. (or CHINS in my case.) Couldn't ask for better weather.
Vance, did a Great Job putting this together, what with all the changes, it still worked out just fine. We need to work on the Base Commander about letting a bunch of Out Law Bikers on POST.
Wingnut...
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Vance C. Allen
Topeka Area Ride Captain
Standing in memory of PFC Jeremy Drexler, US Army. My friend and hero. KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, by an IED, 02 May 2004.
Keep his two brothers in your prayers. Marine Sergeant Kenneth Drexler and Navy PO2 Timothy Drexler. |
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