Daddo 
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:16 PM |
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Army Captain Peter Bellone (retired), a 3-tour Vietnam veteran passed away last night and the family has just contacted me requesting that the PGR attend his services if at all possible. I told them we would be honored.
FINAL MISSION DETAILS
PRIMARY STAGING AREA: Will be at the PARK-N-RIDE, I-10 exit 50 (Ocean Springs), With K.S.U. at 11am sharp
FUNERAL SERVICES: Will be at 1pm at the St Joseph Catholic Church, off Martin Luther King Blvd. in Moss point.
There will be no escort to the cemetery. Church Services only. I apologize for this last minute update. Ed Baker, MS PGR SC |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:35 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Peter Bellone. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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Steam
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Whitmire SC - the land that time forgot
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| 01 Sep 2006 8:45 PM |
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Godspeed Captain Bellone.
To his family............Patriot Guard Riders in South Carolina acknowledge the passing of a dedicated warrior who answered his country's call and served her well. You have our sympathy and our gratitude.
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Randy Stevens
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TROG
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Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 01 Sep 2006 9:28 PM |
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LadyTrog and I will be there from Jackson to pay the respect and honor due this patriot. Our prayers to Capt. Bellone's family. Thank you, sir for your sacrifice and your service to our country.
KSU 0700 HRS from the Richland Walmart on Hwy 49.
ETA Hattiesburg - Stuckeys on Hwy 49 @ I-59 0830 HRS.
KSU 0900 HRS enroute to Ocean Springs I-10 exit
ETA Park n' Ride 1030 HRS
Home = 601-932-2472
Cells = 601-214-2835 or 601-201-4764
Pager = 601-930-1073
Chnl 1 (primary) or 2 on CB
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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Furbird
Posts: 64
Mobile, AL
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| 01 Sep 2006 11:47 PM |
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| I need some more details on this ride. Times and the exit number for this Ocean Springs. I can possibly get the bike equipped and there by 11:00, but I have seen no firm times on this yet. |
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mwaltaf
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Pace, FL
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| 02 Sep 2006 4:51 AM |
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You have my sympathy and gratitude.
Will try to ride if we can can get some confirmed information.
Malcolm Walters, SMSGT, USAF
Lafayette, LA
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TROG
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Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 02 Sep 2006 4:51 AM |
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Posted By Furbird on 01 Sep 2006 11:47 PM
I need some more details on this ride. Times and the exit number for this Ocean Springs. I can possibly get the bike equipped and there by 11:00, but I have seen no firm times on this yet.
G'morning, Furbird. Hope you see this this morning.
Last post was above:
"...Heritage Funeral Home on Hwy 63 (exit 69) 3 miles north of I-10 outside of Gautier, MS...."
Last email from Ed was St. Joseph Catholic Church at 4114 First Street, just off of Martin Luther King Blvd. in Moss Point. on Saturday, September 2. The service will start 1pm.
Seems like we'll escort from the Funeral home to the church, but as usual I could be wrong on this.
Best bet is to try and be at the stage; I-10, exit 69, Ocean Springs, MS by 11:00 AM. Post a phone number (cell?) here. I'll leave my house this AM at 0625. If things change, I'll call you.
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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Daddo
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| 02 Sep 2006 5:17 AM |
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I found the listing for
this funeral home, which is on Hwy. 63. I
tried calling the Funeral Director a little while ago but there was no answer,
but I did speak with the answering service.
I was told that the
Funeral will be today at 1:00pm at the Church (not the
funeral home).
They also told me that the
burial will not be until 9:00 on Tuesday next
week. Until this information is verified
by folks in MS, I would treat it as tentative until someone actually speaks with
the family representative or the funeral director.
The service advised that
there should be someone at the funeral home by 8:30am this morning.
Heritage Funeral Home Inc
9721 Hwy 63
Moss Point,
MS 39562
Phone:
(228) 475-9861
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ebaker1954
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Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 7:22 AM |
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CORRECTION ON MISSION.
the services will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1pm. today. There will be no escort to the cemetary. Services only. I apologize for this last minute update. |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
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Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 7:24 AM |
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staging will be at the PARK N RIDE I-10 exit 50 (ocean Springs) and will leave out at 11am sharp.
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
Posts: 1109
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 7:25 AM |
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| The ride captain for this mission will be Lonnie Marksberry. See him if you wish to assist. |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
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Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 7:28 AM |
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| I want to apologize to all those planning on attending this mission and to the family for all this confusion. It was unintentional and uncalled for. I am normally much better prepared for a mission, even short noitce missions, but I let things fall through the cracks by accident. |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
Posts: 1109
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 6:15 PM |
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From the family
Ed: From the family of Capt Peter Bellone:
Please pass along to all who participated our sincere thanks! The family was caught totally off guard and was sincerely impressed that anybody, especially those that did not know Peter personally, would take the time and spend the money they know it took to pay tribute to a fallen soldier . It was a wonderful thing to do!
Sincere thanks from all of them,
For the Bellone family,
Giff
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
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Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 02 Sep 2006 6:17 PM |
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Twenty four people Deserves that thanks from the familiy of Peter. I too want to reach out once again and thank each and every one of you that took precious hours out of your life to show tribute to this warrior. Job well done. Mission complete. I stand down
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
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TROG
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Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 02 Sep 2006 9:09 PM |
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The LadyTrog and I just made it in and wish to also thank all that made the mission today. Special thanks to all the New Guys! You each stepped into the role in an outstanding manner. I know I'm not alone in telling you how proud I was to both ride and stand guard with you in honoring Capt. Bellone today. I salute you one and all.
Lonnie and Ed: excellant job, gentlemen. You can both stand proud of the effort today. I don't feel any apology is necessary at all. Today's was a well coordinated and fine tribute for this great soldier.
To the family of Capt. Bellone, I can only say how honored we were that you allowed us to pay tribute to your hero. He is now our hero as well and he will never, EVER be forgotten!
To his son, MSGT Bellone, I listened to your eloquent description of your father and knew instantly how much he meant to you. I know he still does. I also know he is among an extraordinary band of brothers in our Father's House looking down upon you with a tremendous pride of his own for you, his son, an awesome warrior in your own right. I hope that thought eases some of the pain of this loss. But never forget, we are here for you. If you ever need us, just call.
Finally, to the two vets from the VFW in attendance today that held their salute as they passed along the line of our honor guard, along with all the individuals present that gave their own salutes as they walked by, I thank you with all that I am. It is such a simple gesture that makes tears of pride flow down my cheeks and makes my heart jump into my throat. You each showed the deep respect for our nation's colors that so many of us have fought and died for. Even the non-military among our riders feel that swelling within their own chests. I offer to you my most humble thanks. May God bless you all. |
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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