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| 21 Aug 2006 7:06 PM |
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While not killed overseas or in the military Deputy Bill Jones of the Roane County Sheriffs Dept was gunned down in a hail of bullets on the 11th of May.
Myself and some local Police Officers are organizing a memorial ride to pay tribute to this man on the 30th of Sept in Kingston TN
Full details and a map of the ride are at http://billjonesride.blogspot.com/
The following is reprinted from the Officer down memorial page
http://www.odmp.org/officer.php?oid=18310
Deputy Bill Jones (53), and a civilian friend Mike Brown who was participating in a ride along with him, were shot and killed when they were ambushed by two brothers who held a grudge against the region's law enforcement agencies.
The two men opened fire on Deputy Jones' patrol car as he pulled up in front of their house to serve felony warrants for aggravated assault on the men. Despite being struck by numerous rounds, Deputy Jones was able to return fire, striking one of the suspects in the arm and leg.
The wounded suspect was arrested at a local hospital after seeking treatment. The other suspect turned himself in the next day.
Deputy Jones had served with the Roane County Sheriff's Office for only nine months and had previously served with the Rockwood Police Department, Crossville Police Department, Harriman Police Department, and Cumberland County Sheriff's Department. He had a total of 33 years of law enforcement experience
Any PGR riders that wish to go on this scenic ride and pay homage are more than welcome to attend
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TennVic
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Dayton, Tennessee
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| 22 Aug 2006 5:34 AM |
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Jax
I put it on my calendar. I'll try to be there. It was a tragic, senseless death for Deputy Jones and Mr. Brown.
I appreciate the service of our LEO's who put it on the line every day.
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tennvic@patriotguard.org
Ride in memory of:
J. A. "Pete" Barbree - Seaman 2nd Class, USN WWII - "Dad"
1st LT Lance Workman - KIA Jul 11, 1971, QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM. Childhood friend. |
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dreamcatcher
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TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 22 Aug 2006 6:07 AM |
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Jax,
We'll try to be there, got it marked on the calendar. Will now more as the time gets closer.
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
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sandersj26
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Kingsport, TN
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| 18 Sep 2006 7:43 PM |
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This is a Motorcycle ride in Memory of Deputy Bill Jones of the Kingston city police department and for his friend Mike Brown.
Proceeds go into a collage trust fund for Bill's Jones grandchildren and the family of Mike Brown
date of ride: September 30, 2006
Registration: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Location: Across from the Kingston Municipal Building (Police/Fire) on Cumberland Street
cost is $10.00
Please Join for a memorial motorcycle ride to honor Deputy Bill Jones and his friend Mike Brown. The ride will be September 30, 2006, and will leave From Roane County High School on Cumerland Street in Kingston, Tennessee. The ride will be fully escorted by law enforcement.
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Jeff "J" Sanders
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USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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Jax
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| 19 Sep 2006 2:37 PM |
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| Thankx for bumping this up Jeff |
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Jax
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| 19 Sep 2006 3:44 PM |
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I just found out that Deputy Jones was a Nam Vet
He did two tours and maybe 3, I will check on the third |
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storminsince73
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East TN, Roane County, 35mi W of Knoxville down 40
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:56 AM |
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Posted By Jax on 19 Sep 2006 3:44 PM
I just found out that Deputy Jones was a Nam Vet
He did two tours and maybe 3, I will check on the third Hey Jax, I believe Bill was a Marine. Regardless, he deserves our respect on more than one front... Marine, VV, police officer. Dwayne is going to remind me, because I don't want to miss this one.
Tell Gale I said HI.
Norm
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What's left of me will honor and respect those who gave their all in our defense.
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Jax
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| 20 Sep 2006 2:56 PM |
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Thankx Norm
Be good to see ya again and I will pass the message to Gale. Those flames look good on your tank :-) |
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storminsince73
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| 20 Sep 2006 8:28 PM |
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Posted By Jax on 20 Sep 2006 2:56 PM
Thankx Norm
Be good to see ya again and I will pass the message to Gale. Those flames look good on your tank :-)
hehehe. thanks again my friend! you haven't seen the one I rode saturday... metallic black, with blue-purple holographic metalflake flames.
I'm working on getting my boss involved. he's retired army. the program accounts service manager for my supply vendor is national guard, working on getting him involved in the PGR too. unfortunately, neither of them ride.
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What's left of me will honor and respect those who gave their all in our defense.
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SunFire_TN
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East Tennessee
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| 23 Sep 2006 8:55 AM |
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| well Jax will sure to be there knew the officer well.....and hope to get a good turn out and meet you all there |
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If i live another day...it will be in honor given to the brave men and women that keeps us safe |
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TennVic
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Dayton, Tennessee
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| 28 Sep 2006 5:42 PM |
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Jax
I regret that I will not be able to make it for the Deputy Bill Jones Ride.
I have to be in Nashville this weekend for family matters.
I hope there is a big turnout for the ride. I will get with you later for my ride donation.
Later
Mike
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tennvic@patriotguard.org
Ride in memory of:
J. A. "Pete" Barbree - Seaman 2nd Class, USN WWII - "Dad"
1st LT Lance Workman - KIA Jul 11, 1971, QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM. Childhood friend. |
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Jax
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| 28 Sep 2006 6:12 PM |
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Sorry to hear you won't be making it, be safe in Nastyville
Posted By TennVic on 28 Sep 2006 5:42 PM
Jax
I regret that I will not be able to make it for the Deputy Bill Jones Ride.
I have to be in Nashville this weekend for family matters.
I hope there is a big turnout for the ride. I will get with you later for my ride donation.
Later
Mike
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SunFire_TN
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East Tennessee
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| 28 Sep 2006 6:15 PM |
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| well another that will not be able to attend....and there is still another day......wonder if there will be anyone from the PGR besides myself that will make it? |
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If i live another day...it will be in honor given to the brave men and women that keeps us safe |
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storminsince73
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East TN, Roane County, 35mi W of Knoxville down 40
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| 29 Sep 2006 7:24 AM |
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Well, unfortunately, I won't make it either. I COULD go in the convertible, but I have to get the truck running, because I HAVE to retrieve a lot of equipment from an account Saturday, that we are closing. If I don't retrieve it, we lose it, and as the Manager, I cannot let that happen.
Jax, I will have to get with you on the donation.
Sorry Duane. If I CAN get the truck going, then I may be able to attend, in the ragtop. I will keep you posted.
Norm
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Jax
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| 29 Sep 2006 12:10 PM |
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Hope you can make it even if it's in the ragtop.
If you want to donate just send a check made out to the FOP and mail it to
Bill Jones Ride
C/o Kingston Police Dpt
125 W Cumberland
Kingston TN 37763
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SunFire_TN
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East Tennessee
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| 30 Sep 2006 7:08 PM |
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| Family of officer Jones and Mr brown wnated to thank all that was able to make the ride a wonderful show of how much these two meant to everyone.......they send out tears of joy that a few of us from the PGR was able to show honor to there family.......Again thank you all that was able to make this day so grand |
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storminsince73
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| 30 Sep 2006 8:47 PM |
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| Glad you had a turnout. I got the truck running, left at 10, got home about 8. BELIEVE ME, I would have rather done the run, but this had to be done today. Two of my guys got 8 hrs OT, and I got an extra 100+ miles on the truck, burned half a tank, and had a flat on the way home... see what I mean, about wishing I could have made the ride? Any idea how much was raised for them? I hope it was enough to really help. |
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Jax
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| 02 Oct 2006 3:13 PM |
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Yes it was a great ride
and thankx to those that helped make it happen :-)
I put pics up at http://tinyurl.com/ntgnk |
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Jax
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| 02 Oct 2006 6:21 PM |
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I'll try posting this link again
http://tinyurl.com/ntgnk |
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SunFire_TN
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| 02 Oct 2006 7:12 PM |
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| greet pictures for the VROC there |
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If i live another day...it will be in honor given to the brave men and women that keeps us safe |
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