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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 08 Aug 2006 8:04 AM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. Corporal Joseph Tomci, your servcie and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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bettys2nd1955
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| 08 Aug 2006 8:56 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers for this wonderful family. I thank you and your son for my freedom. I will await further instructions as to attend and protect his honor.
Barb Doak Ravenna, Ohio Paladin Knights Chap. 2 |
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I KICK1
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| 08 Aug 2006 9:09 AM |
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PEOPLE YOU HAVE MET IN LIFE WILL EVENTUALLY FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.
MARINES YOU HAVE NEVER MET WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU AND WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.
SEMPER FI BROTHER, THANK YOU FOR BEING A UNITED STATES MARINE.
3RD BN 5TH MARINES 1ST MAR DIV.
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ratch
Posts: 40
North East, PA
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| 08 Aug 2006 3:17 PM |
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| From my family to yours our deepest condolences. Thank you cpl Joseph Tomci for your service and sacrafice for our country and freedoms. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Marine. If this becomes a mission, I will be there to stand in honor of an American hero. |
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Rich Pratt
American by birth, Biker by choice
USN 64-68
Riding in memory of:
Charles Pratt USN WW I Grandfather
Robert Pratt USN WW II Father
Gary Perdue USN WW II Uncle |
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Tater
Posts: 519
Ohio PGR Liason at Large Sandusky Ohio
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| 08 Aug 2006 5:07 PM |
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THIS IS NOW A CONFIRMED MISSION, THIS IS NOW A CONFIRMED MISSION
I was just contacted by a family member that informed me the family requests our presence at the celebration of the life of Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci.
Initial information-
Services will be held on Monday, 14 August 06, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow, Ohio.
at 1030. Therefore, expect staging at 0830 and "Flags Up" at 0930.
Internment of this American Hero will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman Ohio following the memorial services.
I am now in the process of assigning an Ohio Ride Captain for this Mission of Respect and will advise in this thread when that is determined.
This thread will be transfered soon to the Confirmed Mission Forum.
I was informed by this family member that our reputation is outstanding among the Marines, the Funeral Home, friends and aquaintances. How honored I will be to be in attendance, and how proud I am of all members for the reputation earned by them.
This is a first for me to be contacted directly by a family member. I assured him, our members will stand proud, respectful, honored, and with a heartfelt sorrow for the loss of their loved one, and our Brother, our American Hero, our defender of our freedoms. |
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Enjoy your life and freedoms, for a most costly price is being paid for them. Support those that pay that price, and sacrifice, FOR US. |
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Tater
Posts: 519
Ohio PGR Liason at Large Sandusky Ohio
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| 08 Aug 2006 6:26 PM |
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Keith Burtt has accepted the responsibility of assigned Ohio Ride Captain for this Mission of Respect.
Please follow the information and instructions of "CaptBurtt" on this thread.
Keith has and will continue to do a fine job for the our organization and has proven himself a most capable and respected leader.
Keith will see to it that the family of Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci will get all the support and services from us that they most assuredly deserve. Keith will strive to insure that Joe will get the utmost respect and honor available, though pale to the services of his country and his sacrifices.
Thank you Joe, we are here for you now, as you were there for us. We will stand in your honor, to support your family as you have in the past. We will care, serve, and comfort them, for they love you dearly. |
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Enjoy your life and freedoms, for a most costly price is being paid for them. Support those that pay that price, and sacrifice, FOR US. |
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Roert
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Erie, PA
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| 08 Aug 2006 6:58 PM |
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Coming in from Erie, PA
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow Marines.
Rest easy Cpl. Tomci.
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"Bomb Loader" F4E Phantom
USAF '76'-'80'
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RoninK9
Posts: 174
Nashua, NH area
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| 08 Aug 2006 8:21 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Joseph Tomci in your time of loss.
"May you find peace on the other side of sorrow. May you find comfort on the other side of loss. And most of all, may you find in this sad farewell, that love lives on in the memories of the heart."-- author unknown
We thank you CPL Tomci for your service to your country. For it is you and every member of the Armed Services who defend and ensure our Freedom. We welcome you home with honor. May you Rest in Peace.
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Anne
Ronin K9
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Dago68
Posts: 3
Salineville,Ohio
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| 08 Aug 2006 9:38 PM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family of Cpl.Tomci . There is no greater sacrifice and no greater sorrow but may you take some comfort in the knowledge that his service will not be forgotten and we will be most honored to come and show respect for this young soldier. Ron & Penny Adkins |
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sundowner37
Posts: 76
Mt Clemens, MI
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| 08 Aug 2006 9:53 PM |
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God bless Cpl. Joseph Tomci, family, and friends. And thank you for allowing us to stand for our Hero.
We have made plans to attend. We are bringing about 6 cases of water. |
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United States Navy
May 15, 1964-June 30, 1985
USS Randolph CVS-15
USS F. D. R. CVA-42
USS Leary DD-879
USS Springfield CLG-7
USS Trenton LPD-14 |
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hoggly
Posts: 321
Findlay Ohio
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| 09 Aug 2006 12:47 AM |
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| Guard ready in Findlay Ohio, will be there on Monday. |
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D/1 Ride Captain Northwest Ohio |
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theengineer
Posts: 137
Carroll, Oh.
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| 09 Aug 2006 4:50 AM |
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| Ready for mission orders. |
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Signalman USN 74-86
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Snoodel
Posts: 173
Akron Ohio,
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| 09 Aug 2006 6:29 AM |
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I will be heading out from Akron. Anyone wishing to meet up and ride up together, drop me a line or call me, Cell numbe is 330-322-6774.
I will be at the Giant Eagle Store on the NE corner of Rt. 224 and Rt.91 at 0730. Leaving for the staging point at 0745 sharp.
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USN 84-95.
USS Inflict MSO-456
USS Yarnell CG-17
USS Roosevelt CVN-71 |
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Art Jr
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Elyria, Ohio
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| 09 Aug 2006 6:48 AM |
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I will be there to Honor this Hero. May God hold him in the palm of his hand and be there to comfort the family in this tragic time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Waiting on staging orders. Anyone wanting to ride with us we will be leaving Elyria somewhere around 0630-0700. Please email me @ abpose4me@comcast.net if interested.
Art Brown
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winger3615
Posts: 272
Salamanca NY
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| 09 Aug 2006 7:44 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Joseph. Please know he will not be forgotten. Departing Salamanaca NY at 5:45 AM. Down 86 then 90. Like to join up with riders in Erie if you are meeting around 7:00 AM. Ride Safe. Winger3615 |
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David Cullen
NY PGR Assistant State Captain
NY PGR Board of Directors
USAF 65 - 87
Ret Chief
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mkskizen
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| 09 Aug 2006 9:20 AM |
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Rest in peace, marine and may God be with your family and friends during this time.
Standing by in Portage and Cuyahoga Counties.... |
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WHEEL8
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| 09 Aug 2006 9:26 AM |
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| I will be leaving Medina, Oh. in the am, waiting on orders, standing by |
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roadking_rider
Posts: 39
West Chester, Ohio
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| 09 Aug 2006 11:00 AM |
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To the family of Cpl. Tomci I send my deepest sympathies. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. Semper Fi Marine rest in peace.
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Freedom is not Free
USMC 66-69
MAG-16 MMAF RVN 68 / 69
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wingone
Posts: 337
erie, pa
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| 09 Aug 2006 11:56 AM |
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ERIE PA Monday 8/14/06
Erie group will stage at the Kwik Fill, Red Apple gas station just N. of I-90 on Peach St, EX 24... Rts will be I-90 W To Rt 11S To Rt 5 W to Rt 59 W ...Stage at 6:15 am gas up and emt. bladder, grab a bite if need be ,, kickstands up at 6:45 anybody along the Rt Plan can hook up as we pass by just be in a spot where you can see us coming down the road. Yes Roet I will try to be on time!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets try and give this family and Ohio a good showing from Pa.
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Frank Dinger
NW Pa Sr. RC Reg.1
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85Winger
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Sharon, Pa.
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| 09 Aug 2006 2:14 PM |
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| If anyone from the Sharon/New Castle/Mercer area can attend, Would like to put together a group leaving around 6:00am. Email me and we`ll choose a meeting place. Thanks.. |
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Jon Jenkins
StarVet, AMA, MRF
Air Force Vet and
Proud to give back |
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kburtt
Posts: 73
Creston, Ohio
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| 09 Aug 2006 4:32 PM |
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ITINERARY UPDATE:
The funeral service for Cpl. Joseph Tomci will be held on Monday, August 14 at 1030 hrs at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 3450 Sycamore Drive, Stow, Ohio, 44244. We have been granted permission to stage in a parking lot at the corner of Hudson Drive and Front Street (State Route 59), Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 44224 just 1.5 miles west of the church. There are several reasons for staging in this location but local police strongly suggested staging to the west of the church due to the intersection of State Route 91 and State Route 59 is an extremely busy intersection. Staging will begin at 0815 hrs. (All Times are Eastern). The pre-ride announcements will commence at 0900 hrs and we’ll move from the staging area to the church at 0915 hrs, flags up at 0930 hrs.
Interment is at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery which is approximately 30 miles west. At this time there is no additional information on the funeral procession from the church to the cemetery. Update to follow as soon as I have more information.
The weather forecast as of today for the Akron area is scattered thunderstorms and in the 80s. Bring your rain gear and give yourself plenty of time so there is no reason to be in a hurry.
Staging facilities:
Across the street is a gas station and there were no eateries close so I would suggest you bring a snack, sandwich and water.
Directions to the staging area:
From NW Ohio Area:
Using Ohio Turnpike exit at Exit 180 (State Route 8)
South on State Route 8 make Left on HUDSON DRIVE
Left on FRONT STREET and immediate make a right into the parking lot
From SW Ohio Area:
Find your way from Cincinnati to Akron area (Hint I-71)
At Exit 209 Take Interstate 76 EAST to Exit 23B, North on State Route 8 (is also State Route 59) until State Route 8 and State Route 59 split (Front Street and State Route 59 are the same road)…
From SE Ohio Area:
North Interstate 77 and Exit at State Route 8, North on State Route 8 (is also State Route 59) until State Route 8 and State Route 59 split (Front Street and State Route 59 are the same road)…
From North Eastern PA Area
Follow Interstate 80 West / Interstate 76 West until Exit 23B. North on State Route 8 (is also State Route 59) until State Route 8 and State Route 59 split (Front Street and State Route 59 are the same road)…
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Keith M Burtt
"Praise, Honor and Respect the Warrior"
Patriot Guard Riders |
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bikermama7
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| 09 Aug 2006 8:54 PM |
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| I regret that I will be unable to attend we just went to 6 10's a week at work. all mandatory. But I will be with you all in spirit and prayer in honoring this all too young hero. |
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kiksharley
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Avon Lake Ohio
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| 09 Aug 2006 10:21 PM |
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May God Bless Cpl Joseph A Tomci for his commitment and ultimate sacrifice as a Fallen Hero. We share your families sorrow as we have all lost a young man whom we honor as a fighter for our freedoms. Thanks for your bravery and you shall never be forgotten.
JOhn "KIKS" Kikol
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Steam_Dragon
Posts: 50
Stark County
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| 10 Aug 2006 4:05 AM |
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Vacation day approved.
I will be there.
Snoodle, I'll call you later today about meeting up for the ride to Stow. |
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Heros already know,
There are no tears in Heaven
Thank The Lord for our heros. |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 1967
Proctor, WV
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| 10 Aug 2006 6:15 AM |
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My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American hero. May you take comfort in knowing he is now standing guard at Heaven's gates, in the proudest tradition of the Marine Corps.
Cpl Tomci. Pahradddde Rest! Thank you for your outstanding service to the country you loved. The sacrifice you have made has not gone un-noticed by your fellow Marines and countrymen and we, the 49,000 members of the Patriot Guard will do what we can to pay you the respect and honor you have earned. May you forever rest in peace with the promise that those who remain behind will never be alone in this world.
Bob, although unable to give you a firm committal at this time, will make every effort to attend this mission and offer any assistance I can. If my health permits, I will be caging as my ride is still in for repairs.
Thank you Corporal. Your duty here is now fulfilled, mission complete.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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