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squirttles 
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| 25 Aug 2006 10:15 AM |
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CONFIRMED STAGING AREA:
Scottish Rite Temple directly across the street from the church 0845 hours. Please park in the back of the parking lot. Co-Captain Dan Forth will be there to direct you.
As always, everyone please ride safe and be well.
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jwill66
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James Store, VA
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| 25 Aug 2006 12:43 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Spc. Robert E.Drawl, Jr. Spc Drawl, your mission here on earth is complete; thank you for your service.
Your new mission is with God's Army; watch over all of us. |
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John "Coinslot" Williams
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Buffdaddy
Posts: 115
Maryland State Captain
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| 25 Aug 2006 8:16 PM |
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| Specialist Robert E. Drawl, I salute you and your family for making my life safe. May God wrap his loving arms around you and welcome you into his Army of Angels. I will ride in your honor and pay my respects to you and your family. You will always be in a place of honor in my home. Thank you. |
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CHRIST bled for our sins,
I bled for our freedom.
Military Order of Purple Heart
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Richardcma
Posts: 111
RC Pa Region 8 Columbia Pa.
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| 27 Aug 2006 6:07 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc. Robert E.Drawl, you have may prayers and deepest sympathy. May God hold you close during this dark hour of your life, you are in my thoughts prayers. I will be there for the service to honor this great young man. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered their life for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One for your soul; the other for your freedom |
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jimsand3rd
Posts: 62
Bunker Hill, WV
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| 27 Aug 2006 9:07 AM |
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Is anyone riding from the Charlestown WV or Leesburg area? I'm riding from Bunker Hill WV and with the morning traffic so congested, wouldn't mind a little company. Look forward to honoring this great American hero and his
dear family.
Jim Sandefur III
SAC USAF 1963-67
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squirttles
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| 28 Aug 2006 3:23 PM |
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| 28 August 2006: 0845 to 1330 hours.
9 bikes, 1 cage = 10 PGR. Nice turn out for somewhat short notice.
Thank you all for attending today for this fine young soldier. Dan - couldn't have done it without you. Thank you so much for scouting out the staging last week, following up with the church this morning, and being our lead man in the procession.
Very smooth transition from staging to the church for the Corridor of Flags, which we held for an hour for the arrival of the family and friends of Spc. Robert E. Drawl, Jr. We were thanked by friends and family for our presence today. During the service that began at 1000 hrs, we had about an hour of down-time which gave us all an opportunity to get acquainted. Some of us have been on missions together before, we welcomed some new faces, and we had 2 newcomers, Leslie and Shawn. Welcome! And I found out that Smoot works around the corner from me! I'll be looking for you Smoot!
We were alerted that the family was ready to exit the church and we held a Line of Flags opposite of the vehicles during the transfer from the church to the hearse. We then had a little more down-time before leaving for Arlington. During this time, we met Gonzalez, a fellow that served with Drawl. He thanked each of us and then spoke with us for a while about various things. I hope that it helped him a little. Then, Spc. Drawl's father-in-law came over and shook each of our hands and thank us. We humbly responded that it was our honor and duty to be there today.
Alexandria Police performed escort for the procession from the church and then Arlington Police picked us up around Quaker Lane. I still am always amazed when they stop traffic on 395. It surely is a sight to see. PGR took up at the end and we had 4 large flags flying from the church to ANC. We were able to position them so the flags were staggered throughout the group - well done all! I took up at the end.
At ANC while we were waiting, we met Jason. He's 3, I believe. And Jason LOVES bikes. He sat on 3 or 4 and tried on just as many helmets. Oh, and gloves - he loved the gloves. Of course we all took pictures (just have to figure out how to get them off of my phone!) and I'll post them up in the morning. His mom, Lacey, thanked us and told me that it was good to have a little light-heartedness. Jason was putting smiles on alot of folks' faces today.
At graveside, we held a simple silent vigil line. After the service, we went back to the bikes and I gave a brief thank you and I gave Leslie and Shawn their first mission pins. While we were preparing to depart, Jason came back to visit. We gave him a PGR pin and a patch - thanks you guys!
We talked with a couple of the family members and we expressed our condolences and they their thanks. We then departed as a group.
Rest in peace, Robert. Your job is done. You won't be forgotten. Welcome home.
Susie Q |
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harly69g
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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CE1SeaBee
Posts: 153
Stewartstown, PA. PA Assistant State Captain
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:50 PM |
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Thank you Suzie Q and Dan for an excellent mission.
It was my honor to stand tall with all who attended in honoring a true American hero. As Spc Drawls mother was passing through our Corridor of Flags entering the church, I heard her say " BOBBY WILL LOVE THIS..........."
That is why we do what we do.
Spc Drawls, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN NOR WILL YOU EVER BE. |
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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, IT WAS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY THE VETERANS.
IN MEMORY OF SSGT KENNETH D KRALICK KIA 16DEC67 TAY NINH RSVN PANEL 32E 011
Tim Young
CE1 SEABEE USN 1971-1977 MCB23
Retired Baltimore County MD Police Officer
PGR 45377 07JUL06
PA ASC East
Honorary MD Ride Captain
717.993.6962
" NEVER FORGET, SERVICE, SACRIFICE, HONOR " |
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| 30 Aug 2006 2:30 AM |
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| Thank you all for your condolences. My husbad is in SPC Drawl's platoon. He will be so incredibly genuinely missed. Drawl wasnt someone youd easily forget. He holds a huge place in all of our hearts, and again, thank you all so much for your condolences and support. |
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ninemark
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Summerville, South Carolina
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| 30 Aug 2006 3:50 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the friends and family of Spc. Robert Drawl, I thank you for your service to our great nation, It saddens me that I can not go on these home town missions (having grown up in Alexandria), but I am there in sprit.
Rest in peace Soldier
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"What separates a citizen from a PATRIOT is the willingness to commit" |
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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 10 Sep 2006 9:30 PM |
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Thank you Spc. Drawl for your service, and for your sacrifice. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
Santa Cruz, California
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harly69g
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 21 Jan 2007 4:40 PM |
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CE1SeaBee
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Stewartstown, York County, PA
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:46 PM |
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Thank you Suzie and Dan for an excellent mission. Well done. Spc Drawls brother definately caused the tears to flow, as well as his mothers remarks enetering the church as she passed through our Corridor of Flags " Bobby will love this..............."
That is why we do what we do. It was my priveledge and honor to stand tall with all of you in honoring this true hero. |
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I TOUCHED THE WALL AND IT TOUCHED MY HEART. THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL.
POW/MIA'S YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY AND VETERANS
IN MEMORY OF SSGT KENNETH D KRALICK KIA 16DEC67 TAY NINH RSVN PANEL 32E 011
Tim Young CE1 SEABEE USN 1971-1977 MCB23 |
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BobHamlin
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:38 AM |
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The moment that will stand out for me was when we were standing the Corridor of Flags prior to the service. A young guy came out -- high school? Young 20s? He stood there for a second, looking confused. I thought he wasn't sure if he should pass through the flags.
Then he spoke. He thanked us for his brother, Spc. Drawl. It has always been the most emotional time for me -- people take the time from their grief to thank us.
That brief connection of our human bonds and bonding is so important. So very important.
Bob Hamlin
U.S. Army '67-72
btw, Thanks to Suzie and Co-Captain Dan for your work.
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harly69g
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Owensboro Ky.
KY. State Captain
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| 28 Aug 2006 5:38 PM |
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28 August 2006: 0845 to 1330 hours.
9 bikes, 1 cage = 10 PGR. Nice turn out for somewhat short notice.
Thank you all for attending today for this fine young soldier. Dan -
couldn't have done it without you. Thank you so much for scouting
out the staging last week, following up with the church this morning,
and being our lead man in the procession.
Very smooth transition from staging to the church for the Corridor of
Flags, which we held for an hour for the arrival of the family and
friends of Spc. Robert E. Drawl, Jr. We were thanked by friends and
family for our presence today. During the service that began at 1000
hrs, we had about an hour of down-time which gave us all an
opportunity to get acquainted. Some of us have been on missions
together before, we welcomed some new faces, and we had 2 newcomers,
Leslie and Shawn. Welcome! And I found out that Smoot works around
the corner from me! I'll be looking for you Smoot!
We were alerted that the family was ready to exit the church and we
held a Line of Flags opposite of the vehicles during the transfer
from the church to the hearse. We then had a little more down-time
before leaving for Arlington. During this time, we met Gonzalez, a
fellow that served with Drawl. He thanked each of us and then spoke
with us for a while about various things. I hope that it helped him
a little. Then, Spc. Drawl's father-in-law came over and shook each
of our hands and thank us. We humbly responded that it was our honor
and duty to be there today.
Alexandria Police performed escort for the procession from the church
and then Arlington Police picked us up around Quaker Lane. I still
am always amazed when they stop traffic on 395. It surely is a sight
to see. PGR took up at the end and we had 4 large flags flying from
the church to ANC. We were able to position them so the flags were
staggered throughout the group - well done all! I took up at the end.
At ANC while we were waiting, we met Jason. He's 3, I believe. And
Jason LOVES bikes. He sat on 3 or 4 and tried on just as many
helmets. Oh, and gloves - he loved the gloves. Of course we all
took pictures (just have to figure out how to get them off of my
phone!) and I'll post them up in the morning. His mom, Lacey,
thanked us and told me that it was good to have a little light-
heartedness. Jason was putting smiles on alot of folks' faces today.
At graveside, we held a simple silent vigil line. After the service,
we went back to the bikes and I gave a brief thank you and I gave
Leslie and Shawn their first mission pins. While we were preparing
to depart, Jason came back to visit. We gave him a PGR pin and a
patch - thanks you guys!
We talked with a couple of the family members and we expressed our
condolences and they their thanks. We then departed as a group.
Rest in peace, Robert. Your job is done. You won't be forgotten.
Welcome home.
Susie Q
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In Memory Terri L. Newman 11/64-7/05
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In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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