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charlesd 
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Plattsmouth, NE
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:33 AM |
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An unbelievable mission. The threads below describe it all.. from emotional level, the support level, the mission level, and yes ... even the weather level. I am sure, that as "Willie" Thorne looked down upon the event, even he was humbled as he stood next to Him. You see... I don't believe it was only HIS tears yesterday that we felt. But one can cry while smiling. You folks (the PGR) are incredible and I am humbled to be associated with so many that give so much.
Thanks to Mark, Tommye, Bob-o, Karen and many others from Alton and Le Mars that were so hospitable to an out of towner... I'll wear my Double D beads with pride and hope we can meet under more "sociable" circumstances next time!. Taker lite !!
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Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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tbone
Posts: 58
spencer, iowa
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:11 AM |
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| Thanks to all that rode, thanks to the family for the invitation, thanks to the local people that make me want to do what I do, the little bit that it is, thanks to LEO and EMS etc and for all the flags we weren't expecting to see. I have about 17 pix for anyone wanting to see, I can't seem to upload them but if you request by email I can sure forward them. Rest easy PFC Thorne.....you will not be forgotton...... |
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Proud PGR member, ALR member
& American Legion Post 241
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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coyoteiowa
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| 03 Sep 2006 11:49 AM |
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| Thank you to the family for inviting us, thanks to the LEOs and FDs for thier support, thanks to all that braved the elements and early hours to make mission, and special THANK YOU to PFC Thorne. It was such honor to see the outpouring of support these small towns gave. |
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ral
Posts: 88
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:39 PM |
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| A sincere thank you to the family of Pfc Thorne for allowing me the honor to ride for your son. Special thanks to my fellow PGR brothers and sisters from Minnesota/Iowa/ Nebraska. It was my pleasure to ride with you. |
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Bob-o
Posts: 65
Sioux Center, Iowa
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:15 AM |
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The stories told before in this forum say it all. What a tribute! All I can say to all of you is "THANKS"!!!l and God Bless you all, and thanks to all of you that came to the memorial race yesterday. You made me proud on such short notice.
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quadkc
Posts: 120
Glenwood, Iowa
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:30 AM |
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Hello!
I am just another Iowan and patriot, who found out about PGR, while reading about the death of Pfc. William Thorne. I am awed by the commitment and dedication of PGR members to honoring their brothers and sisters who have served, not just in writing, by by your actions. While reading about PGR on the web, I was reminded of a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, which seems to best convey the honor due our fallen heroes, who have dared to serve:
"He stands in the unbroken line of patriots, who have dared to die that freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings...
Freedom lives and, though it, he lives, in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men."
If you are able to pass on my appreciation to PGR members for me, I would greatly appreciate it, as I was unable to find a way to do so on the web site. I salute you all, and keep you in my prayers,
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Margaret Nevius
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Keith Callaway
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
Past State Captain for Iowa
President, Western Iowa American Legion Riders
712-527-2898
keith@glenwoodtechnology.com
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doublem
Posts: 78
Marathon, IA
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| 05 Sep 2006 3:19 PM |
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From: Wes Kooiker
To: DVanBeek@tcsiowa.com ; bhelwig@vbssys.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 12:21 PM
Subject: Funeral of PFC William Thorne
Gentlemen,
Willy was my wife’s nephew, and on behalf of her and the extended Vogelzang family I wish to say that the presence of yourselves and your organization both Friday evening and Saturday was very moving for all of us. We deeply, sincerely appreciate your show of respect and support, especially in light of Saturday’s weather. Please extend our gratitude to the other members of your group.
Forever grateful,
Wes Kooiker
Kooima Company
2638 310th Street
Rock Valley, Iowa 51247
ph. 712-476-5600
fax 712-476-5403
wes.kooiker@kooima.com
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Mark Miller
PGR
NW IA Ride Capt.
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spoon988
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| 07 Sep 2006 11:10 AM |
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| thorne was my battle buddy all through basic training and AIT he requested to be in 4id to be with his wife and i ended up in 1cav.. we only had a month to hang out together in ft hood before he got deployed.... i dropped him off at his barracks the night he was put on lockdown before he deployed... to think we joked about not ever seeing eachother again because when hed be getting back id be going it never occured to me that he wouldnt come back... william thorne was the best man i ever got the privledge of knowing |
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