jvanry 
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| 28 Aug 2006 2:49 PM |
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My Condolences to the Thorne Family. May God grant you peace and comfort.
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doublem
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| 28 Aug 2006 5:27 PM |
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FINAL ITENERARY UPDATE
ATTENTION EVERYONE - UPDATE 8/29 2345 HRS
Please read as there are important changes.
Pfc. William Thorne will to arrive THURSDAY, Aug 31st in Sioux Falls (Joe Foss Field) at 1942 hrs (7:42pm). The family has asked for an escort from the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City to the airport in Sioux Falls and back to the church in Orange City. The funeral will be in Orange City, Ia at the First Reformed Church (420 Central Ave NW) on Saturday at 10 am. Burial will be in the cemetery at Hospers, about 11 miles away. Visitation is Friday night at the church as well with the family present from 5pm to 8 pm.
[B]FINAL STAGING AREAS[/B]
ESCORT FROM AIRPORT
Thursday, Aug. 31, final staging area is the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City at 1745 hrs. clutches out by 1800 hrs. If coming from the south, we stage in Le Mars, at Hy Vee 1715 hrs,, kickstands up by 1730 hrs.
FUNERAL ON SATURDAY
Will be at the North Western College (south end of town on Hwy 10) parking lot at 0845hrs Saturday morning and going to the church at 0900hrs. The church is just a few blocks away.
Those coming from the south, staging will be in Le Mars at Calvary United Methodist Church (901 3rd Ave SE) 0800 hrs, clutches out at 0815 hrs. Directions to staging area in Le Mars are; from Hy Vee by Hwy 75 go east on 12th street to the 2nd stop sign, continue east for 3 blocks, turn north go 3 blocks, we will have local law enforcement escort us to Orange City.
Sorry this is short notice but we all know how this works.
please call me at 712.540.1313 if you have any questions
Mark Miller
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Copper Dragon
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| 28 Aug 2006 5:46 PM |
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| Standingby in Sioux City and ready to drive a cage. Blessed Be. |
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Crosbo
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| 28 Aug 2006 5:57 PM |
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Iowa Air National Guard 1981 to 1988
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ral
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| 28 Aug 2006 6:06 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Thorne. Standing by in west central Minnesota.
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doak54
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Rochester, MN
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| 28 Aug 2006 6:28 PM |
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Will be there Saturday. God bless you and your family Pfc. Thorne.
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Stormin
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| 28 Aug 2006 6:53 PM |
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| I will be in iowa at that time... Myself and my girlfriend are thinkin we will try and make this one.............. God bless pfc thorne and his family |
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oldgoldwing
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| 28 Aug 2006 7:18 PM |
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I will not be able to attend On Sat. I need to be in the cities for my nephew who is heading over to Iraq.
I will honoring a hero leaving while you honor a returned fallen hero
GOD Bless the Family of PFC Thorne and thanks you for his services
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firehorse
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| 28 Aug 2006 7:23 PM |
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Somebody needs to bump this mission up to the confirmed missions section!!
I hope to make this mission, depending on the time, can't afford to stay overnite. I went thru Hospers (and Orange City) last year on a ride to visit relatives in Sioux City....there's a neat statue of a soldier on a pedestal in the center of town in Hospers, right in the middle of the intersection. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc Thorne.
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tamijo
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Cody, WY
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| 28 Aug 2006 7:50 PM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family of Pfc. Thorne.
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wheatfield
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Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 28 Aug 2006 8:31 PM |
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| There are no words adequate to stand up to such a loss for a young wife, parents and family, and all the friends and comrades-in-arms of Pfc. William E. Thorne, only actions will do. Standing By. |
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From Psalm 90 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' by Isaac Watts |
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 196
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 28 Aug 2006 8:48 PM |
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| I regret to say that I will not be able to attend on Sat as I have to be out of town under circumstances that cannot be changed. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the Thorne family and their loved ones as well as with my PGR brothers and sisters for a safe journey to honor one so deserving of all (and more) that you will give. Thank you for doing the right thing. To the family of Pfc. Thorne - thank you for allowing the PGR to be a small part of honoring your husband, son, loved one and our true American hero. GOD BLESS |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heros! |
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DrWho
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| 29 Aug 2006 4:54 AM |
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My condolences to the Thorne family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on William that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad. q@IraqWarHeroes.com
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
& www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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bezzer
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La Crosse Wis.
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:03 AM |
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I can not make it for Wed, but if needed for Sat at the funeral, I would be honored to attand. I have to drive a cage but will help in any way I can. God Bless you William. I know you are in his arms now and forever. My heart goes out to his family. As a Marine Viet Nam Vet, I can only pray for you and for the support now afforded our veterans because of the Guard. I left many friends in Nam that I wish could have had this support. God Bless you all.
Bob Wateski
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woodman
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:35 AM |
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| I will be able to pay respects to PFC Thorne and his family on Saturday ... God bless our service men and women. Standing by in Fairmont MN |
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Archiemeboy
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Davenport, Ia
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:56 AM |
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My condolences......God Bless.........
Archie......
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CUGLAND
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Rochester, MN
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| 29 Aug 2006 9:00 AM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of Pfc. William E. Thorne. He is a true American hero.
I will tentatively coordinate a ride from SE MN to this mission. We will meet at the new Kwik Trip in Stewartville, and head West on I-90, making quick stops in Dexter, Albert Lea, Fairmont, and finally Worthington to pick up the rest of Minnesota.
These stops are all tentative at this time. We will post times as soon as possible, so please be patient.
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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52sdc
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Iowa Asst. SC Ankeny, IA
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| 29 Aug 2006 9:40 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Thorne.
Standing by in Ankeny to honor this fallen hero.
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1st. Lt. Steve Cox, USMC - Mustang, 1967 - 74
Otters - "The Chosen Few"
RVN 1969
Iowa Asst. State Captain
GOE Iowa State Coordinator
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"One man with courage makes a majority" - Andrew Jackson
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Riding in honor of these fallen American heroes:
Pfc Stephen Alsted, USMC - KIA Vietnam 18 Mar 1966
Pfc Paul Drummond, USMC - KIA Vietnam 22 Mar 1966
Pfc Ronald Fitch, USMC - KIA Vietnam 5 Apr 1967
SP4 Harry Cornwell, USA - KIA Vietnam 2 Feb 1968
Pfc Johnny Fogleman, USMC - KIA Vietnam 2 Sep 1968
Pfc Carl Oldfield, USMC - KIA Vietnam 25 Oct 1969 |
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Bob-o
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Sioux Center, Iowa
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| 29 Aug 2006 9:48 AM |
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The PFC.William Thorne funeral wiil be Saturday,Sept. 2 at 10:00 am at the First Reformed Church. Visitation with the family will be Friday Sept. 1 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Oolman funeral home is in charge. For more info visit http://www.oolman.com/obitarchives/thornewilliam.html
Bob Helwig
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gwinslow
Posts: 464
Amboy, MN
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| 29 Aug 2006 11:23 AM |
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It is with deep regret that I find I have a prior commitment for Memorial weekend that requires I miss this mission. Although I can't be there in person, I will be there with my fellow PGR Brothers and Sisters on Saturday in my thoughts and prayers as they show their respect and honor the sacrifice made by Pfc. Thorne. Ride safe.
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ROJ
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Long Beach, California
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| 29 Aug 2006 12:14 PM |
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. William Thorne. May you find comfort in these trying times, for he is truly an American hero! Pfc. Thorne, stand down for your mission is complete and your service to this great Country is truly appreciated. Rest in peace forever.
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trident_t150
Posts: 631
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 29 Aug 2006 12:20 PM |
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| Standing by, and now ready to ride from SW Mn, to humbly stand watch and honor another young man from NW Iowa. May the Lord hold his family in His hands during these days of preparation to bring their hero home. |
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Dougie 1369
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| 29 Aug 2006 1:12 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to this Hero's family and friends. You are in my prayers for God's Peace and Comfort
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charlesd
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| 29 Aug 2006 1:18 PM |
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Will be there Saturday a.m.! Will likely drive up Friday evening from Omaha area (Plattsmouth) if anyone interested in going along.
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USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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Bob-o
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Sioux Center, Iowa
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| 29 Aug 2006 2:43 PM |
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The site of the funeral and visitation, The First Reformed Church, is in Orange City, IA. located at 429 Central Ave. This is the same street that runs on the East side of the courthouse but is on the North end of that street, whereas the courthouse is on the South end.
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