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Catfish 
Posts: 400
Daleville, AL
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:43 PM |
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"Greetings Patriot,
On Tuesday, 12 Sept, 2006, at 10A.M., the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is unveiling and dedicating a Purple Heart Monument at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Al.
The 1.5 ton monument will be dedicated to all Combat Wounded Veterans. It commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in any branch of the Armed Forces.
The event will make Huntsville and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center a part of the Purple Heart Trail which begins in George Washington's hometown Mount Vernon, VA. George Washington was the founder of the Purple Heart in 1782. The symbolic trail traverses the U.S. to California. Over 21 states have implemented the trail as well as Puerto Rico and Guam.
We would appreciate the pleasure of your attendance."
And is signed by Oscar Draper, Purple Heart Commander. |
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BAIR
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:24 PM |
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| BAIR HERE; STANDING BY |
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Chappy
Posts: 687
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| 30 Aug 2006 9:00 AM |
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Thanks Catfish. We're working it.
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Scott "Chappy" Carle
PGR@theCarles.net
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln
Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there.
Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend.
Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.
By Robert L. Humphrey
Riding in honor of my father, my hero, Richard Carle, Vietnam Veteran
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SuperbeastC068
Posts: 22
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:27 PM |
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| Superbeast standing by and ready to ride. |
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Superbeast
Most people do not understand the profession of arms.
It is true the Warrior bears the brunt of war. They are the ones that live under difficult conditions, fight and die.
The true Warrior is a curious mixture of beliefs, faith, trust, hope, and fears.
Every day the Warrior prepares to do what they have committed themselves to do: fight to the death, if necessary, to protect the nation.
And every night, the Warrior prays for peace.
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kingshadow506
Posts: 1001
State Captain Montgomery, Alabama, My Son My Hero
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| 03 Sep 2006 6:35 AM |
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| The Penguin will be there |
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"Proud Father of an American Soldier, 2nd Tour , 101st Airborne
In honor of my father, L.A. Reynolds World War II Combat Vet.
In memory of Super Heroes, Cpl. Matthew Bolar, Sgt. Kirk Teegardin, Tommy Poss "Tomkatz
Penguin
Great State of Alabama
kingshadow506@charter.net
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BAIR
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| 03 Sep 2006 7:00 AM |
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| BAIR HERE; ANYONE GOING UP FROM BIRMINGHAM OR SOUTH ON I-65 LET ME KNOW I,LL MEET YOU ON HIGHWAY. |
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kingshadow506
Posts: 1001
State Captain Montgomery, Alabama, My Son My Hero
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| 03 Sep 2006 7:08 AM |
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| I will be in town that week from sunday till tuesday, if anyone would like to meet up before then let me know. I may try and get a small get together, at Hooters that monday night around 1900. |
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"Proud Father of an American Soldier, 2nd Tour , 101st Airborne
In honor of my father, L.A. Reynolds World War II Combat Vet.
In memory of Super Heroes, Cpl. Matthew Bolar, Sgt. Kirk Teegardin, Tommy Poss "Tomkatz
Penguin
Great State of Alabama
kingshadow506@charter.net
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SuperbeastC068
Posts: 22
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| 03 Sep 2006 9:07 PM |
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Bair,
Good to see you'll be heading this way again.
Penguin,
Just say when, I'm always up for Hooters.
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Superbeast
Most people do not understand the profession of arms.
It is true the Warrior bears the brunt of war. They are the ones that live under difficult conditions, fight and die.
The true Warrior is a curious mixture of beliefs, faith, trust, hope, and fears.
Every day the Warrior prepares to do what they have committed themselves to do: fight to the death, if necessary, to protect the nation.
And every night, the Warrior prays for peace.
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sashockeymom
Posts: 610
Phenix City
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| 04 Sep 2006 7:26 AM |
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Wish I could be there~ Got the good ole work thingy goin on though! All ride safe, will be there in spirit~ |
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"Write it on your heart that the ones you love are life's most precious gifts"
sassy
Sheila Adkins Smith
Central State Co Captain
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 04 Sep 2006 7:36 PM |
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12 Sept, 2006
At this time it looks like we will stage at Calhoun Collge parking Lot around 9:30 with kickstands up at 9:50 for the short ride to the ceremony.
If anybody is interested in an earlier meet for beakfast, i will be at Iveys in Madison around 8 am, please join me for some good food and coffee. < they do have the best country ham and fried green tomatoes for breakfast.>
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=101+Ivory+Pl,+Madison,+AL
Iveys is On Wall Triana/ Sullivan street just north of I-565
Penguin, care to join me for breakfast?
Len
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 04 Sep 2006 7:39 PM |
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Bair can you get hear by 8 for breakfast? exit 8 off of 565, go north , restaurant on the left across from the Sonic.
Len
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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short-fuse
Posts: 35
Eva, AL
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:31 AM |
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2bull, You need to make it clear that you are talking about Calhoun College parking lot in Huntsville. 
I'll try to make this.
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USMC Aviation '73-'77 &
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 06 Sep 2006 9:38 AM |
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This is the tenative Itinerary for the Patriot Guard for the Purple Heart Memorial Dedication.
This mission is a go.
Mission Sept.12; 10:00 hrs at the Alabama Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL
Ride Captain: Len Bullington 256-651-6453
Weather Forecast for Mission Area
Will Post closer to Mission time
Staging Site & Time
Pre Stage Breakfast at Iveys Restaurant in Madison, AL 08:00, 101 Ivory Pl, Madison, AL
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=101+Ivory+Pl,+Madison,+AL
0920 hrs.
Staging at Calhoun Community College Parking lot, Intersection of Wynn Drive and Madison Pike.Huntsville, AL
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=101+Wynn+Dr+NW,+Huntsville,+AL&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=34.715865,-86.652861&spn=0.019754,0.064373&om=0
Departure Time From Staging
09:45. We will depart the staging area and ride staggered formation to the Alabama Space and rocket Center, Park along the curb beside the Memorial, and dismount for the Dedication service that begins at 10:00 AM.
Len <2Bull> Bullington
Patriot Guard Riders
Alabama Ride Captain
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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BAIR
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| 06 Sep 2006 9:45 AM |
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| bair here,i,ll be at breakfast |
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sashockeymom
Posts: 610
Phenix City
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Chappy
Posts: 687
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| 07 Sep 2006 8:53 PM |
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Sheila,
You're going to come up 65 and take AL-20 / I-565 East (think it's exit 340). Click for Map
In about 14 miles, you're going to take exit 14 (Rideout Road / Research Park Blvd / AL-255) North. Click for Map
About 2.5 miles, take University Drive East (first of two exits). Click for Map
Head East for about 1.3 miles. Hooters is on your right (South side of University).
It is just past Wynn Drive & beside Chick-Fil-A.
Click for Map
Live in the area. Anyone that heads this way and needs help, yell.
My bike's still in the shop getting an estimate on the damage so I'm caging it.
Have truck/trailer if, God forbid, anyone needs it.
256-658-3434 is my mobile number and always with me.
Chappy
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Scott "Chappy" Carle
PGR@theCarles.net
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln
Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there.
Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend.
Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.
By Robert L. Humphrey
Riding in honor of my father, my hero, Richard Carle, Vietnam Veteran
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 10 Sep 2006 8:36 PM |
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weather Update:
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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Catfish
Posts: 400
Daleville, AL
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| 11 Sep 2006 12:21 PM |
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| I have just found out this morning that I will not be able to attend this dedication. I have a plane that is going to have to have a 100 Hr inspection on it starting in the morning, so duty calls. Y'all have a great time and be sure to tell me all about it. I will be in Harpersville this coming Sunday though. |
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:55 PM |
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Weather update:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Len
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:01 AM |
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I am ready to ride...see you all for breakfast! 
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:20 AM |
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Last night, news channels had the rain holding off until around noon. Looks like they missed it again.
Radar shows to have heavy precip on the way into our area now, and looks like it will be steady for 4 hours at least.
Methinks we will need our Rain Suits.
If Highsalute can drive down from Maine for the Mission, then I don't think a little wet should stop us.
However, if Lightning does come with the rain, Safety First. If nothing else, lets show up in cages.
any thoughts?
Len
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
be afraid that it will never begin.
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:28 AM |
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I guess I'll have to beg, borrow or steal a cage !  lol Although, i do agree.... our first mission has always got to be... the safety of our members!
Is stealing schmidtrock's cage covered in the mission statement anywhere???
update: 6:40 am.... news says no indication of lightning! yippppeeee.....very little thunder activity! scootin it????
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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kingshadow506
Posts: 1001
State Captain Montgomery, Alabama, My Son My Hero
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| 12 Sep 2006 4:45 PM |
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| I have an update on the weather , a 100% of rain south I65 all the way to Montgomery, the Penguin feels like a duck now, but wasnt it well worth it, great ceromony. |
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"Proud Father of an American Soldier, 2nd Tour , 101st Airborne
In honor of my father, L.A. Reynolds World War II Combat Vet.
In memory of Super Heroes, Cpl. Matthew Bolar, Sgt. Kirk Teegardin, Tommy Poss "Tomkatz
Penguin
Great State of Alabama
kingshadow506@charter.net
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marco
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:31 PM |
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| Back home and wet,,,, Great mission,,,,, It was so good to see all the PGR that braved the weather to make this one.Thanks also to the PGR that came in there gages. Good to see HIGHSALUTE again.. |
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2bull
Posts: 231
Huntsville, AL
AL Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 8:56 PM |
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Mission Complete, Final report.
Sorry to be so late posting this,
Considering the Weather, it was good to see 8 Bikes Show up and 3 cagers for this Workday Special Mission. While we braved the elements, The Dedication Ceremony Itself had been moved to an inside venue upon our arrival, so we were able to dry out during the events.
It was an honor to be among recipients of the Purple Heart from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and the Gulf War.
Apparently this is one of two such monuments in the entire state. Our Local MIG Pillsbury made a special effort to come where the Pgr was sitting and thanked us for doing what we do. The Space and Rocket Center had marked off a special area right by the Memorial for us to park. After the Ceremony, Refreshments were served, and unfortunately I had to leave for work without having a chance to talk to any of the soldiers who were there as recipients.
But for me, my Fellow PGR members did a fine job of showing Honor and Respect to those living among us who so richly deserve it.
Len < 2bull>
Ride Captain.
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Don't be afraid that your life will end,
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