Tazer01 
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Lebanon, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 7:00 AM |
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My condolences to the family of SSG Deason and my prayers are with you. I would be honored to ride for this fallen brother in arms.
Will also plan on departing out of Lebanon, on the morning of the 9th.
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mschrunk
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St. Louis, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 7:18 AM |
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IMPORTANT UPDATE (posted by request of Ride Captain Randy Dunn):
I just got off the phone with RC Randy Dunn, and due to paperwork issues the flight from Dover and subsequent escort from Lambert Airport will likely not occur today (09/07). It may be tomorrow (09/08). At this time the planned dates for services have not changed. Randy is on his way to Farmington to work out further details.
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 07 Sep 2006 9:08 AM |
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| Tazer01, if you'll email me with a specific time and place to meet up, I would love to tag along with you. I'd rather ride along with someone although I'm ok to ride alone. |
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Tazer01
Posts: 10
Lebanon, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 10:47 AM |
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Posted By MissezTicklz on 07 Sep 2006 9:08 AM
Tazer01, if you'll email me with a specific time and place to meet up, I would love to tag along with you. I'd rather ride along with someone although I'm ok to ride alone.
MissezTicklz, No problem, as soon as a figure out a good timetable I will email you the details. I did a quick check and it looks like about a 3 hour ride from lebanon. Up 44 until Rolla and then over to Farmington on Hwy 8.
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DBienvenu
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New Melle, Mo.
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| 07 Sep 2006 11:48 AM |
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For those in the metro SL area planning to make the SSGT Deason services in Farmington, I am posting for a pre-staging area that should be convenient to most of those riders. In order to stay out of a really congested intersection area, I plan to stage @ St. Anthony's Hospital parking lot, just south of I-270 on Tesson Ferry Rd. (Hwy # 21) & 9:30 AM Sat. morning. I've talked to several guys about this & there are about 6-8 of us meeting there. Anyone else in the area that wants to join up please do so. My plan is for KSU about 9:45 AM, with a route of I-270 to I-55, south on I-55 to US #67 at Festus, south on #67 to Farmington.
Time may change if there is a change in the current tentative funeral services schedule.
Semper Fi & ride safe troops.
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deanm
Posts: 44
Kennett, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 11:55 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to Michael's family and loved ones. It's especially painful to hear of another lost brother in arms. Mike, you have served your country faithfully and I thank you for your sacrifice. Stand proud among other heros that made this country great! May your soul rest in peace...
Standing by in Kennett, MO.
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 12:38 PM |
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I just notified PGR central and the State Captain that SSGT Michael Deasons funeral has been postponed due to difficulties scheduling transport from Dover. They have not set a new date for the funeral until they know for sure when Michael is being flown home.
The new tentative date for arrival into St. Louis is Saturday, although they are still trying to pull strings to get him home sooner.
I have noticed a wonderful outpouring of interest from near and far. I will stay with this until the mission is completed. The family and community has opened their arms to us and want the Patriot Guard to be an integral factor in welcoming this true hero back his home.
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BailBondChick
Posts: 49
Park Hills, MO (South of St. Louis)
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| 07 Sep 2006 5:06 PM |
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Randy, received the following e-mail from Taylor Funeral Home---please let me know staging area when you get it. Thanks! Rhonda:
"Thurs - 4:50 pm - 09.07.06
After a flurry of phone calls between Washington & Dover, we now have CONFIRMED flight arrangements for SSG Michael Deason. The details are as follows:
* 09.08.06, Arrival @ Lambert/StL via AA #690 # 7:15 pm
* Departure for Farmington immediately upon release from Lambert
* VISITATION: Saturday, 5-9 pm @ Taylor Funeral Service
* FUNERAL: Sunday, 2 pm, 09.10.06, at Farmington First Assembly of God Church
* INTERMENT: Immediately following at Big River Cemetery, Irondale
The time leaving the church for the cemetery could be hard to "nail-down" My best guesstimate at this time would be our departure from the church no earlier than Sunday, 3:30 pm
The route: * South from the Church on 'D' Hway -to- the 32/D Intersection (Karsch @ Washington);
* West via 32 onto Hway 67 North to the Desloge/8 exit;
* Follow Desloge Drive (8) thru Desloge & west/right turn onto 8 by Fir St.
* West on 8 Hway -to- 'M' Hway
* left/south onto 'M' & follow 'M' for 6.8 mi. to "Big River Cemetery Rd."
(note a mailbox across the road from the cemetery is numeraled 15001 M Hway)
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Rhonda L. Barnett
Park Hills, Missouri
Phone: 573-631-9086
FAX: 573-431-3997
Member, CMA - Parkland Cycle Servants
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MJ18
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| 07 Sep 2006 5:23 PM |
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| may god give you the streght need it for this difficult time to the family of staff srgt deadson, we just went thru the same pain today saying good bye to our dear srg david almazar in california,may god hellp you guys get thru this difficult time |
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mtcs-ss
Posts: 18
Jackson, Mo
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| 07 Sep 2006 5:53 PM |
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| Standing by in Jackson, MO.....Escort from Lambert still planned??? |
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Starwalker7
Posts: 150
Salt Lake City UT
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:25 PM |
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God and the Soldier
We alike adore
In times of danger,
Not before.
The danger past
And all conflicts righted,
God is forgotten,
The soldier slighted.
--Anon.
With heavy heart, yet great pride, my right hand rises slowly to the position of "Hand Salute" in honor - and I do mean honor - of S/Sgt. Mike Deason.
In 1962-3 It might easliy have been myself in Viet Nam. I offer my thanks to Mike for filling the breach to preserve our liberties by offering the supreme sacrifice.
To Mike's family I offer the thought that the Patrot Guard will never "slight" the memories of those who have made that sacrifice but will always recall each of them with a loving smile and heartfelt thanks.
Don't forget to Check Six, Mike, and we'll see you at the next muster.
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PGR = Pride, Gratitude, Respect.
"War is Hell!" -- William Tecumseh Sherman.
"Peace is Priceless" -- Me.
"A country attains it's majority as a free nation only when the strong recognize, and act upon that recognition of, their obligation to protect the weak, the aged and the infirm." -- Me.
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:50 PM |
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I have talked to the funeral director and the family. We have just gotten this email as follows. I will have staging, maps and agenda posted shortly. Thanks everyone.
After a flurry of phone calls between Washington & Dover, we now have CONFIRMED flight arrangements for SSG Michael Deason. The details are as follows:
* 09.08.06, Arrival @ Lambert/StL via AA #690 # 7:15 pm
* Departure for Farmington immediately upon release from Lambert
* VISITATION: Saturday, 5-9 pm @ Taylor Funeral Service
* FUNERAL: Sunday, 2 pm, 09.10.06, at Farmington First Assembly of God Church
* INTERMENT: Immediately following at Big River Cemetery, Irondale
The time leaving the church for the cemetery could be hard to "nail-down" My best guesstimate at this time would be our departure from the church no earlier than Sunday, 3:30 pm |
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 7:30 PM |
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The funeral is at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 10th.
We are going to pre-stage in the parking lot of Missouri Beauty Academy, 224 E Columbia St (Hwy W). It's right in the middle of town across from the police station. They have a nice large parking lot and on the far end is a Casey Store. Staging is from 11:00 to 1:00. We will brief and have kickstands up at 1:00 to proceed to the church. The First Assembly of God Church is on N. Washington (Hwy D) just outside the city limits. We have asked for an escort to the church.
The family has arranged for a motorcycle hearse to carry SSGT Deason. It has a glass enclosed trailer for the casket. Any of you with flag stands on your bikes will ride in front of and behind the hearse and the rest will follow. Interment is in Irondale, just west of Farmington.
For those of you who wish to escort SSGT Deason from Lambert Field on Friday (ETA 7:15) I will post more details in the morning. It's been a long day and I'm going to catch some Z's.
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 07 Sep 2006 7:33 PM |
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I see my map ate my previous post, so I'll steal BailBondChicks version of the email we got from the funeral service:
After a flurry of phone calls between Washington & Dover, we now have CONFIRMED flight arrangements for SSG Michael Deason. The details are as follows:
* 09.08.06, Arrival @ Lambert/StL via AA #690 # 7:15 pm
* Departure for Farmington immediately upon release from Lambert
* VISITATION: Saturday, 5-9 pm @ Taylor Funeral Service
* FUNERAL: Sunday, 2 pm, 09.10.06, at Farmington First Assembly of God Church
* INTERMENT: Immediately following at Big River Cemetery, Irondale
The time leaving the church for the cemetery could be hard to "nail-down" My best guesstimate at this time would be our departure from the church no earlier than Sunday, 3:30 pm |
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Pocketrocket
Posts: 77
Sullivan, Missouri
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| 07 Sep 2006 7:58 PM |
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Great job Randy. Thanks for staying on top of this one. There are many Patriot Riders who want to honor this American hero. It takes dedicated ride captains to pull off these missions. I plan on being there Sunday.
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dkparks
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Granite City, IL
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| 07 Sep 2006 8:31 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers go out to another heros family and friend. Escort to Farmington still on? Standing by. |
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 07 Sep 2006 10:46 PM |
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| Condolences and respects to the family of Staff Sgt Michael L. Deason of Farmington, MO. May God bless you with the comfort of his love and may this hero rest in peace. Thank you SSgt Deason for your sacrifice made for the defense of our country. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
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Twyn
Posts: 60
St. Louis, MO
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| 08 Sep 2006 4:18 AM |
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| Is there going to be an escort from Lambert to Farmington? If so, where should we meet? |
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 08 Sep 2006 5:40 AM |
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ESCORT ITINERARY UPDATE: Anyone wishing to accompany the family from Farmington to Lambert field, meet at Taylor Funeral Service 111 E Liberty St Farmington, MO this afternoon (Friday) before 5 PM. Kickstands up at 5:00 PM.
Taylor Funeral Service is in downtown Farmington. Turn left at Henry (3rd stop sign) off the one way Coumbia (Hwy W) coming in from 67. I need some help (Monty?) in St. Louis - where's a good place for these good folks to meet up with them. Flight is due in at 7:15.
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 08 Sep 2006 6:13 AM |
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| When we finish our good work here, someone has got to tell me how to post a map. |
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DBREZ
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Missouri
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| 08 Sep 2006 7:30 AM |
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| God Bless the family of the fallen warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Deason. May he rest in eternal peace knowing he gave all. |
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danrig
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Lawrence, KS
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| 08 Sep 2006 7:59 AM |
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I am planning on riding to Farmington for the service of Staff Sgt. Michael L. Deason, 28. I am planning of leaving Lawrence, KS. around 10:00 AM on Saturday, spending the night and riding straight back after the services on Sunday. If anyone is interested in meeting and riding, let me know.
I plan on being in attendance at both the visitation on Saturday and the service on Sunday.
Doug Anrig (Steamer)
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:03 AM |
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OK, then, for SURE I'll be there.
Tazer01, I have another bike with two riders who also might be attending. New members and if we don't hit Raymore and Harrisonville on Saturday, it will be their first rides as PGR members. I don't have access to a computer after today at 330 central time so you'll have to call my cell number and tell me where and what time you'd like to meet up if you're still planning on attending the Funeral on Sunday.
I'll email you my cell number.
Somebody, if you have one, please bring an extra flag. I don't have one mounted on the bike or even a pole yet. I DO have my American Flag jacket so if nobody has an extra flag and it's not too hot, I can just wear that.... it's a winter jacket, though... I'll pray for sunshine and comfortable!!
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
USAF Veteran
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:30 AM |
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| We will discuss this in more detail at our pre-ride meeting at the staging area, but uninvited guests are not our concern. The local authorities will handle outside issues just fine. Our state law and the location of the church give the authorities a lot of favorable options. The Patriot Guard Riders are there to respect and honor the family as invited guests to the proceedings. If we do that well, our mission will be a success. |
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RD
Posts: 176
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:53 AM |
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| Anyone wanting to ride with me to Farmington out of the Cape/Jackson area on Sunday, I'm taking the back way in - 72 west to 67. To get there by 11:00 we'd need kickstands up by 9:00. A good meeting place (for me) would be the little quick stop gas station in Millersville, a few miles west of Jackson on 72. They open at 8:00 on Sunday. |
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