Wescoot2  Posts: 2913 Park Ridge, Illinois

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| 21 Aug 2006 1:34 PM |
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Family has been notified and the wife called Gary Schrock (PGR) to see if the Patriot Guard Riders could attend the funeral.
Ronald E. Carlson, 55 of New Boston, ILL
Vietnam Vet, US Air Force, Recipient of the Bronze Star and the purple heart.
Service will be at 1pm Tuesday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, ILL.
Staging will be at the Central Park in Aledo ILL at 11:30 am
We will attend the funeral and escort Ron Carson to the Mannon Cemetery in New Boston, ILL.
Max "howerter1" Howerter
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Preacherman  Posts: 0
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| 21 Aug 2006 1:40 PM |
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PGRLabLuvr  Posts: 8700 Naples, FL
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| 21 Aug 2006 1:49 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Ronald Carlson. |
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In Memory of: Ed "oldiron6" Barrett Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr. Mike "deltoid79" Bland Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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Illinois Cowboy  Posts: 269 Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE

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| 21 Aug 2006 2:01 PM |
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| Thanks to all, I know it is short notice, but sometimes we work better that way. see you there. My sympathy goes out to Ron's family and his circle of friends. |
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USAF 71-75 S.A.C. TITAN TWO MISSILES combat crew member. "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson -------- IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO DO THE RIGHT THING. |
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howerter1  Posts: 747 Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media

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| 21 Aug 2006 2:02 PM |
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My thought and prayers are with the family, friends and community of Ron Carlson.
Gary Schrock(Illinois Cowboy), Road Captain, is in charge of this mission. |
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Max US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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iScoot2  Posts: 1986 handlebar to handlebar with my ole man

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| 21 Aug 2006 2:31 PM |
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Rest In Peace Ronald Carlson. Sincere condolences and prayers for family and friends.
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Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
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oldude  Posts: 13 Aledo, IL
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| 21 Aug 2006 5:28 PM |
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| I'll be there. My sympathy and prayers to/for the family. |
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Old Coastie  Posts: 359 Wayne, Illinois
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:24 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Ronald Carlson. I have a commitment tomorrow I can't dodge, but I'll be thinking about Ronald and the PGR folks showing respect for this hero.
Respectfully,
John
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ladyrider141  Posts: 110

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| 21 Aug 2006 7:25 PM |
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Will there be anyone attending the mission from Peoria that I could ride on the bike with them? Or I could meet you in Kewanee.
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patriotic queen  Posts: 52
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| 21 Aug 2006 9:08 PM |
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| Rest in peace Ronald Carlson |
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kkuhns  Posts: 102 Des Plaines, IL

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| 21 Aug 2006 9:11 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Ron's. Ron, rest in peace, your mission is complete. God bless you. |
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Nailer101  Posts: 429 NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain

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| 21 Aug 2006 9:39 PM |
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| Unfortunately, I am unable to attend. My prayers go with the family. |
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DaveShady  Posts: 226 Clinton Iowa

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| 22 Aug 2006 4:25 AM |
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I wish We could be to honor this hero today. I can not get out of work.
My respect goes out to the family and prayers are with you. Ride safe PGR and will be keeping you in our thoughts today as you do your duty.
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Harleydoc  Posts: 85 Philo, Illinois

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| 22 Aug 2006 5:47 AM |
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Thank you Ron for serving our country. I won't be able to attend this mission, but will honor you in thought and spirit. My condolences to the family and friends.
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Granny Red  Posts: 653 Paradise, TX

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| 22 Aug 2006 6:14 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family of Ronald Carlson. |
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Granny Red Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69, Volunteer Fire Fighter, and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
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DOLLAR2  Posts: 0
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| 22 Aug 2006 6:20 AM |
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| I will be there. Neal Riede post 639 Eldridge, Iowa |
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BadNad  Posts: 118 Ride Captain Hutto,TX

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| 22 Aug 2006 6:35 AM |
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Rest In Peace Ronald Carlson. May he be laid to rest to view the peaceful ol' Muddy Mississippi as it rolls by New Boston. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for family and friends.
I believe I knew this man from way back when. And from what I remember, he was a very good man. Spending 48 years in Western Illinois affords you the opportunity to meet a lot of good people with good strong fiber growing through them. I wish I could make this one.
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President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Proudly Riding for; Sgt. Reyes Ramirez, SSgt. Forrest D. Baker, Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr., SSgt. Kenneth A. Jenkins, PFC. Jeff Shaffer, SSgt. Christoper Zimmerman, PFC. Thomas J. Hewitt, First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis Cpl. Michael Craig Ledsome, Capt. Sean E. Lyerly, Cpl. Mathew P. LaForest, Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur |
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DaveShady  Posts: 226 Clinton Iowa

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| 22 Aug 2006 6:46 AM |
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Change of plans for us, Denise and I will be there I swapped my days off.....
Will be there! anyone have a location or addy on Central Park not familar with Aledo.... Dave |
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Illinois Cowboy  Posts: 269 Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE

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| 22 Aug 2006 7:16 AM |
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| Anyone wanting to go from Galesburg, I will swing thru Galesburg Walmart area at 10;15 to see if anyone wants to follow me over, also Central park is right on route 17, If coming from East it is second stop light. From West or South 1st light. From north when you get to light by Walmart in Aledo turn right on to Route17 park is at the next light. Thank you to all that can attend. be safe. |
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USAF 71-75 S.A.C. TITAN TWO MISSILES combat crew member. "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson -------- IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress THERE IS NO WRONG WAY TO DO THE RIGHT THING. |
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howerter1  Posts: 747 Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media

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| 22 Aug 2006 7:18 AM |
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Posted By DaveShady on 08/22/2006 6:46 AM Change of plans for us, Denise and I will be there I swapped my days off.....
Will be there! anyone have a location or addy on Central Park not familar with Aledo.... Dave I would think you would be coming in on Route 17 to Aledo. as you come into Aledo on 17, the 2nd Stop Light , central park is on your right , right off of Route 17. Middle of town, can't miss it. If you have problems, call me on my cell phone 309-299-0536
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Max US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Bear64  Posts: 2 Davenport, Iowa

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| 22 Aug 2006 8:03 AM |
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| heartfelt condolences to the family, due to prior commintments will be unable to attend.. |
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Sargento  Posts: 19 Manteno, ILL.
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| 22 Aug 2006 10:12 AM |
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Thanks for your service Ron. May God bless you.
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Sr Hog  Posts: 152

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| 22 Aug 2006 11:45 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ronald E Carlson. God Bless
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numbawon  Posts: 198 Greenfield,Missouri

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| 22 Aug 2006 3:26 PM |
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| Very Sorry that I wont be able to make this one. Rest in peace brother and thanks for your service. Condolences to the family of this american patriot. Walk tall in heaven Ron, you earned it! |
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howerter1  Posts: 747 Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media

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| 22 Aug 2006 5:49 PM |
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| Wow, what a day, for this being one very short fused mission; we had 25 people show up to show respect to this man and his family/community. Riders from Galesburg, Oquawka, Canton, Geneseo,Aledo, New London, Gilson,Princeton, Peoria, Kicitapoo, Clinton (IA), and Davenport (IA). 2 members were on their first mission. It made me so proud to see all of you and I personally thank you. |
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Max US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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