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big john 
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Newport ,NC
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| 27 Aug 2006 4:58 AM |
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Another successful Mission Completed. Mrs. Rhodes conveyed to me her appreciation for our presence at her husband's funeral. For showing our respect and honoring his memory.
Present were 23 bikes, 3 cages for a total of 32 people.
It was a tremendous showing for such a short notice Mission. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for participating and honoring our fallen comrade. I have never met a greater bunch of patriots than our PGR riders. I hope everyone arrived home safe and sound.
God Bless You ALL
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Easy.
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Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Aug 2006 5:31 AM |
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WOW, talk about a emotional time in Wilmington. Paying respect to a fallen brother. And seeing the entire group of friends and family members gather outside after the service to acknowledge our presence and salute the PGR like today. It was a serious honor to stand for this hero.
Seeing the father of Todd Rhodes our fallen brother standing at attention saluting us in tears as we rode away from the funeral home was too much! I lost it right there thank god for Dark sunglasses.
It was a honor to stand with my PGR brothers and sisters today!
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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Jay Murray (guest)
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| 27 Aug 2006 9:21 PM |
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Todd was a good friend of mine, and I miss him very much. When my wife and I walked out of the Funeral home, and saw all of you standing there with your flags held high, - It was a fitting tribute to my good friend, and my tears started to flow again. It was only after the cerimony, at Todds house, that we were told what your involvement entailed, and the sacrifice you all made on a Saturday to honor someone you did not know. I cannot say "thank you" enough to all of you for what you did the other day. I will say that it touched all of us in attendance, and we will talk about your tribute forever.
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dynalowgirl
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Jamestown, NC
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| 28 Aug 2006 7:20 AM |
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Although we were already committed to Sgt. Phillips on Saturday, my heart and soul was with each of you as I rode and honored another one of our brothers. At 12:40pm a Bald Eagle circled overhead and I knew these fine heroes were in the hands of our God, looking down on all of us. My uncle was also buried on Saturday in Jamestown, NC at 12:30. Amazing, emotional day.
God bless all of you.
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Honor thy Mother, Honor thy Country
Greensboro/Triad PRC
Central Region Ride Captain
MCL #260, Carolina Marine Riders
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John Rhodes (guest)
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| 28 Aug 2006 9:57 PM |
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I hope all of the riders at Todd's service reads these messages. I am Todd's uncle, the brother of his father Dick. We both went down the flag line to thank each one personally. We cannot ever thank you all enough for your show of support and sympathy. You know you do good -- you do not know how much good. I am typing through my tears to let you all know how much the entire family and friends appreciated your own personal sacrifices to be there in the heat for us. Thank you and Semper fi From Todd and me
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Mark Klokkenga-bro in law (guest)
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| 29 Aug 2006 1:48 PM |
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I echo the sentiments from John Rhodes!
As we drove up to the chapel....it was just an impressive site that took your breath away!!!
We thank you so much for being there!!!
And most importantly we thank those who continue to fight and defend our country!
God bless you all and it was an honor to shake all of your hands.
Sincerely
Mark Klokkenga(Todd's brother in law)
I have sent pictures to wescoot2, feel free to post....it was most impressive.
*Special thanks to the gentleman w/ Goofy on his bike!!!
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 04 Sep 2006 2:58 PM |
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Thank you Richard for your service to our country.
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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