harly69g 
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:33 AM |
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Confirmed Mission; USAF VIETNAM veteran
Folks, I've recieved a request for services from the Executive Director of BikePac of Oregon for the father of a co-worker.
The mission details are listed below, with the addition of: Staging time at Latus Motors: 1100 hrs, Wenesday, 06 Sep 06.
I'll get this posted to CONFIRMED MISSIONS asap....
Zopa
Hello everyone,
Thank you for your support. We have made the arrangements for the services and the interment. Services at Hillside Chapel followed by a procession with motorcycle honor guard to Willamette National Cemetery for full military honors. Dress casually - my Dad wasn't a suit guy. My brothers and I will be wearing 'Rolling Thunder' POW-MIA T-shirts that Dad bought for us.
The memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at:
Hillside Chapel
1306 Seventh Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
Please do not send flowers. Donations in his honor may be sent to:
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
3700 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
My co-worker's father just died and I am passing this along as a request for assistance from his family. The deceased is Jerry Ryan, who was an Airman Second Class in the USAF. His funeral is this Wednesday and will be full honors. His son, Patrick, has requested as many people as possible for an honor guard.
I am forwarding the request from Patrick and hope that PGR can get some folks together. Unfortunately, I am out of town all next week so I cannot gather my usual crowd, but I felt that you would want to know about this. Again the family has specifically requested a motorcycle honor guard.
Thanks for whatever you can do. I don't know who else to turn to.
Ken Ray
In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. ~Mark Twain, Notebook, 1935
Hi Ken,
I really appreciate your help on this. My dad would have been so happy to have a motorcycle escort. Attached are the documents that you requested, if you need anything else call me. Thank you very much and I will see you Monday. J
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In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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WilliamJax
Posts: 245
Springfield, Oregon
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| 03 Sep 2006 10:29 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the Family. Thank you Jerry for your service. You will not be forgotten. Rest easy for we have the Watch. |
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Zopa
Posts: 527
Eugene, Oregon
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| 03 Sep 2006 6:52 PM |
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MISSION UPDATE:
Airman Ryan's son, Patrick, will be carrying his father's ashes to WNC on his Harley, and we will incorporate that in a "Missing-Man" formation, with Patrick and the urn in the missing-man slot.
I'm not sure what time the services at the funeral home will conclude, but we will roll out very shortly after it does.
Again, the basic details are:
Rally @ Latus: 1100
Depart to F.H. in Oregon City: 1200
Services begin: 1300
Still waiting for definitive info on shelter & time at WNC.
Thanks so much (again)
Zopa
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Cal Manning
Former Oregon State Captain
USAF 1981-1984
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bikerbabe97
Posts: 151
Battleground, Washington
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:51 PM |
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My sympathy to the family and friends of Airman Ryan, Another hero lost. He will be missed and remembered always..He has gone on to a better place...We are here to make your sorrow over his passing more bearable.
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Sherrie
Mother of a Sailor
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WilliamJax
Posts: 245
Springfield, Oregon
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| 03 Sep 2006 8:55 PM |
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Gonna make this ride. Will be meeting at Coburg Truck Stop (normal rally point for Eugene/Springfield riders) and KSU at 0815. This gives plenty of time to make it to Latus with a stop at Santiam to meet other riders there.
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Zopa
Posts: 527
Eugene, Oregon
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| 03 Sep 2006 9:06 PM |
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I expect I'll be departing Santiam Rest Area at or about 0930. I look forward to all those that can make it, to help honor this Airman of a tragic era.
Zopa out
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Cal Manning
Former Oregon State Captain
USAF 1981-1984
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jrjensen
Posts: 870
Troutdale, OR
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| 04 Sep 2006 12:20 AM |
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| I will be there to help honor this American hero. |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
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Granny Red
Posts: 653
Paradise, TX
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| 04 Sep 2006 9:07 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jerry Ryan. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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DennisReynolds
Posts: 255
Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon
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| 04 Sep 2006 1:36 PM |
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Jerry Ryan happens to be my next door neighbor. In fact, we shared the same long driveway. I've done numerous PGR rides... never would have guessed I'd be doing it so soon for a neighbor. He and his wife had their 50th anniversary in July (they were married very young). Glad they had that together before his passing. No one knew of his illness then, as far as I know.
Jerry, thanks for your service in Vietnam. You'll be missed around here...
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Dennis "Roadliner 49er" Reynolds
Ride Captain
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
USMC 1967-71
In Country RVN 1967-70
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jif48
Posts: 402
Marysville Ohio
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| 04 Sep 2006 2:46 PM |
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To the family and friends of Jerry.....Please know he will not be forgotten.
To those in our PGR family....I'll be with you in spirit...be safe.
............Jerry Ryan, a late welcome home my brother. As God holds you close
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 04 Sep 2006 2:55 PM |
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My deepest condolences for the family of Jerry Ryan. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this most difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, Mo. God Bless. BO |
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Mayebelle
Posts: 72
Clackamas, OR.
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| 04 Sep 2006 5:46 PM |
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To the family and friends of Airman Jerry Ryan, I feel your pain! It will not be an easy road to travel but we take it one breath at a time, one day at a time. It will be a honor to escort your loved one to his final resting place.
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Joye "Grace" Howell
US Army Veteran
Missing In America Project Team Member
Veterans of Oregon - Northern Oregon Asstistant Director
I Was A Soldier
I Am A Soldier
I Will Always Be
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ipfrev
Posts: 240
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 04 Sep 2006 8:49 PM |
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Airman Ryan,
Fly higher now than you ever imagined. Soar where eagles cannot go.
May the family and friends you have held so dear for so long, soon understand that peace is a gift from a loving God, who watches carefully over us all.
God bless you and go before you.
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BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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Kirby
Posts: 663
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| 05 Sep 2006 11:11 AM |
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To my fellow Airman, Jerry Ryan,
Rest in Peace, my Brother.
" Your duty here is done now, as ours will someday be,
so go with Him now, to places only Heros ever see".
...from Heros Reward.
Kirby
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pyropnoy4life
Posts: 5
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| 05 Sep 2006 12:13 PM |
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My condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Airman Second Class Ryan.. I unfortunately will be unable to attend this mission since school starts back up on the 6th
Peace
Peter
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hdx2
Posts: 349
Central District Captain Springfield, Oregon
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| 05 Sep 2006 12:59 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Airman Second Class Jerry Ryan. God be with you at this time.
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USN 1970 - '74
Rick_Klein@patriotguard.org
Proud father of Cpl R.J. Klein, USMC
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Parents of Army Soldier
Posts: 8
Sunriver Oregon
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| 05 Sep 2006 2:27 PM |
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| We send our condolences to the family and friends of Airman Second Class Jerry Ryan. His service will not be forgotten and will be forever honored. May God help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Grateful for our freedom,
Rick and Sherrie
Sunriver Oregon
"Proud" Parents of US Army Sergeant Micheal L Coleman,
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Russr1
Posts: 173
Nassau County, LI
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| 05 Sep 2006 2:35 PM |
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| Thank you Airman Ryan, for serving our country. In a time when many thought it was so wrong to do so, you served with honor, as did so many from your time, god bless you and all the viet nam vets, for what you all did for our country, rest in peace. My condolences to your family and friends. |
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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Blackjack 21
Posts: 18
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:52 PM |
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| Thank you Airman Ryan for all you did for this Country. My condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. |
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USAFR 1976 -1982
446 MAW
62nd FMS
83rd APS ( READY)
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stepper
Posts: 17
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| 05 Sep 2006 10:21 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family of Airman Ryan. We will be standing by and ready at Coburg Truck Stop @ 0730. |
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Zopa
Posts: 527
Eugene, Oregon
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:24 PM |
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Mission Complete
There were three of us leaving the rest ares this morning. But there were 33 by the time we left the funeral home! The mission to honor Jerry Ryan was, at first, a little on the tenuous side. It wasn't clear that he would recieve full honors at Willamette National, since the papers needed to proove his active duty ststus, way back when. Luckily, a family member was able to call in a favor from a local Senator, and things went much smoother after that.
Jerry's family was so happy to see the bikes roll into the funeral home's parking lot. "Jerry would have loved this!", I heard more than once. One of Jerry's sons, Patrick, even met up with us at Latus, and rode the missing-man slot, not only from Latus Motors to the funeral home, but also up to WNC, carrying his father's ashes. A good last ride.
The Military Honors at WNC were practically flawless. I even got "Present-" and "Order-arms" right this time. Grizz handed me a small brass& enamel pin to give to Jery's wife. She appeared to really appreciate the gesture a lot. Thanks, Grizz.
Grizz was also the point-man for both legs of the ride. Sadly, the happenings at the home took a little too long, so the extended ride we wanted for Jerry had to be shortened. WNC is pretty rigid about the service times that they set up, so keep that in mind.
I have to thank the family for inviting us to help celebrate Jery's life, and to escort him on his Last Ride. The honor was ours. Thank you so very much.
Thank you all for being there, to show support to the family, and to honor Jerry's service to our country. God bless you all.
Zopa out
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