whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 31 Aug 2006 9:21 AM |
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Welcome Home Airman Tommy Byrd!
Date: 09-09-06
Serviceman: Airman Tommy Byrd -- returning from Iraq.
Place: Raymore, MO
Doc Peterson will be RC for this mission to welcome home Amn. Tommy Byrd from Iraq. Tommy's father Jim, is an ALR rider and notified us of his son's return last week while on a mission.
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"Doc"
Posts: 451
Kansas City Ride Captain
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| 01 Sep 2006 8:59 AM |
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Homecoming for Airman Tommy Byrd (just returned from Iraq). Airman Byrd is the son of PGR Rider & Director of Leavenworth ALR Post #23.
Date: Saturday - September 9, 2006
Staging: 12:15 - Depart 1:00 Lowe's Home Supply. Highway 71, Belton Exit.
Then 3/4 mile East on Hwy 58.
Reception: 1:30 - Raymore Memorial Park. Travel East from Lowe's 2.5 miles on
Highway 58 to Madison St. Turn right to Park.
There will be a service flag for all to sign. Hamburgers, Chips, & Refreshments will be provided.
Let's give Airman Byrd a BIG Kansas/Missouri Welcome Home. |
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USN/USNR -- 1961 to 1967
Area Director -- Kansas American Legion Riders
Ride Captain -- PGR, Kansas City & NE Kansas Area
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pbrobbins
Posts: 359
Platte City, MO.
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| 01 Sep 2006 11:02 AM |
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Doc, Droptank Willie and myself will be coming to this one.
May go down to the Harrisonville thing a little later in the day, but will be there at Raymore to welcome home our hero, before that.
Think this homecoming is more important to attend than the other event.
See you at Raymore.
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Never take freedom for granted.
Never forget who died for your freedom.
God bless the great "United States of America"
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sid vicious
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Belton, Missouri
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| 04 Sep 2006 7:03 AM |
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I'll definitely be in Raymore for this homecoming! ... and with my new large flag! I've also thought of going down to Harrisonville afterwards as well. I've got a buddy who lives down there whose told me the whole town's expecting us. Flyers have been posted up throughout town.
Liz'ard, if you read this, contact me! |
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PaulCW
Posts: 61
SW Missouri
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| 04 Sep 2006 4:09 PM |
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I'll be there for this one, and have a rider. However, we'll be in a cage this time.
Paul
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"Radar"
Riding in Memory of O.E. "Gene" Wilkinson, WWII POW and Purple Heart recipient. |
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TEN4T2
Posts: 68
West central Mo.
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| 04 Sep 2006 9:12 PM |
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For those not familiar with the Belton/Raymore area, Lowes is east of US 71 on the south side of MO58. Lowes is east of WallyWorld{Wal-Mart}. You can't see the sign from the US71 exit area and traffic is a roaring female canine at that time of day in the 71/58 interchange. The lights are goofy and the cagers are worse. Be Careful.
I'll see you at Lowes.
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USAR/KSNG 83-94
Proud Dad to 2 tankers & 1 Red Leg
Proud son of USMC Korea & Viet Nam Vet
PGR#1288
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 04 Sep 2006 9:33 PM |
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I spoke with Tommy's father Jim on Saturday night. They were able to go down and see Tommy in OK when they returned. He wanted to thank everyone that will be able to make this Welcome Home, and to let everyone know that Raymore and Harrisonville are pretty close to each other for anyone who wanted to go by Harrisonville after Tommy's ride.
Thanks Tommy and very glad you are home. |
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Bill "Whirlwind"
351st/509th SPG Whiteman AFB
1st TFW (Provisional) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |
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USS RANGER
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| 04 Sep 2006 10:10 PM |
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Tommy, I wont be able to make it and for that I am sorry, all I have heard from you dad is "I am going to have a home comming for Tommy".
I am a life time friend of your dad's and as a mater of fact his whole family. We will meet up at a later date and I will give you some good stuff on you Old Man. He is proud of you, as are we all are. Thanks for what you do.
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n3398rn2048h
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| 05 Sep 2006 8:01 AM |
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| Welcome home Airman Byrd! Thank you and Well Done! |
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PaulCW
Posts: 61
SW Missouri
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:08 AM |
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If there are any riders headed up from Southwest Missouri, we can meet and follow them up. I'll be in a cage for this one, since my rider is not keen about being on just two wheels. Also, if anyone needs a ride, or to have anything transported up, let me know.
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"Radar"
Riding in Memory of O.E. "Gene" Wilkinson, WWII POW and Purple Heart recipient. |
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 06 Sep 2006 11:32 AM |
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| I want to come, too!!! I'll be riding up from Lebanon. I'll probably take the 64 to the 65 and then hit the 18 to the 7, etc. But I'll be happy to meet anyone if they'd like! |
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
USAF Veteran
DOD Civilian
9/11, I will NOT forget! |
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:24 PM |
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| Welcome home Airman Byrd. A warm welcome from St. Joseph, MO BO |
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 07 Sep 2006 9:04 AM |
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Welcome home AMN Byrd. I thank you for your selfless service. I'm SO sorry I won't be able to make this Welcome Home or the Harrisonville mission. I've decided to go to Farmington to honor a fallen brother on the 9th. I know you'll understand.
Best Wishes Always
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:20 AM |
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Ok, hm, imagine that... plans have changed! *L* Since the Farmington mission has been changed to Sunday, I may be able to make it up after all. I'm going to a friends' house tonight to discuss the possibility of their attending as well. New members, first ride so I'm hoping it'll all work out.
I won't have access to a computer after 330p this afternoon so if you want, email me and I'll give you my cell. I'm not too sure about posting it here!
But I definitely need SOMEone's number so I can call and get everything coordinated... I usually don't have a clue where I'm going *L* until I get there!
Whirlwind, I have your number but will you be on this mission? or the Harrisonville mission? I sure want to be able to find you guys!
9:11, I will NOT forget! |
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
USAF Veteran
DOD Civilian
9/11, I will NOT forget! |
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 08 Sep 2006 9:52 AM |
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| I plan to be at the Harrisonville mission, and I also have extra PGR armbands. I believe you were looking to purchase one. |
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Bill "Whirlwind"
351st/509th SPG Whiteman AFB
1st TFW (Provisional) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |
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slink1
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:32 PM |
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I will try to make it. I have a parade in Grain Valley at 10;00 AM
Will try to get to Lows by 12:00
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wheelej
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Lenexa, KS
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:20 AM |
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I was really glad I was able to ride in both the Raymore Homecoming for Tommy Byrd and this Salute to American Heros. A few thoughts...
1. It was wonderful to see a family welcome home their soldier and to see the joy and pride they were able to share with him.
2. It is always a pleasure to thank a soldier.
3. Many of us did not know that each fold of the flag actually has meaning. Here is the link to read each one of them.. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/folds.htm
4. When a worn American flag needs to be destroyed, you can contact your local VFW or Elks Lodge who can properly handle this. They are happy to accept your donation for this service.
To Our Ride Captains: Thanks for organizing us for both of these events. Your leadership keeps us strong!
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Lizard
Assistant State Captain - Lenexa, Kansas
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pbrobbins
Posts: 359
Platte City, MO.
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:06 AM |
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It was truely an honor and a privilege to be there for this young man.
It seemed like that he was surprised to see so many of us there.
I am sure that it was a proud day for him (and us as well).
Doc did a nice job getting this mission organized.
From what I counted, there was 21 motorcycles and four support vehicles.
I would have estimated the PGR member count at about 30 to 35.
God bless this young man and his proud parents (and grandparents).
Thank you Tommy Byrd for protecting us and serving in our military.
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Never take freedom for granted.
Never forget who died for your freedom.
God bless the great "United States of America"
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