lawsonmd 
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| 08 Sep 2006 9:10 AM |
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This is not my show, I don't know the specifics. -lawsonmd
LET'S GET SOME REPLIES HERE SO I/WE HAVE AN IDEA AS TO HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN!!!
REPLY REPLY REPLY!!!
A HERO'S WELCOME HOME RIDE!!!
Welcome Home Mission for DC2 Shurmantine and Shipmates from Task Force 26, Fort Suse, Iraq
Date: FRIDAY, 8 SEPT 06 (TONIGHT)
Mission Captains: Les Sutton (Silver HD Superglide) and Dave Braddock (Black and White 1200 Sportster)
Rally Point:
Time: 2230 (10:30 P.M.)
Super KMart on Military Hwy
(Intersection of Norview Ave and Military Highway, Norfolk VA.)
After gathering at Rally Point group will then proceed to Norfolk International Airport to welcome our hero's home. Additional briefing will be held by Mission Captains at the Rally Point.
Any questions please email Les at VAHNTR111@aol.com
All participants are encouraged to bring 3'X5' US Flags, arm bands etc.
A special Thank You goes out to the Norfolk Intl Airport Police and HR office for their assistance. |
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"...gone ashore for good they will grow wistful about their Navy days, when the seas belonged to them and a new port of call was ever over the horizon. Remembering this, they will stand taller and say, "I was a sailor once." |
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Rawdawg
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Gloucester, VA
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| 08 Sep 2006 10:31 AM |
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I will do my best to make it tonight! |
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amerbadas
Posts: 385
Norfolk, Va
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| 08 Sep 2006 2:10 PM |
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Standing-By, i'll be there.
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Ed "Amerbadas" Lonecke
BMC(SW/CC) US Navy Retired
VFW Life Member Post 4809
AMA Member
Ride Captain of District 5/Hampton Rds
Patriot Guard Riders (42513)
Virginia Chapter 27-1 Executive Officer
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (#1608)
Riding in Memory of my nephew; SPC. Matthew T. Wiley, U.S. Army; 11/01/82 - 01/28/07(http://www.dash-movie.com) |
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Harley LDO
Posts: 196
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 08 Sep 2006 2:39 PM |
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I'm in for tonight.
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Dick Landick (PGR #42559)
CDR (LDO), USN (Ret)
USN 1960-1994
Vietnam Vet
In-country 1967-68 (NAVADVGRU VN/Saigon)
Tonkin Patrol 1968 (USS ROGERS (DD-876))
Retired Navy/Retired Ford Motor Co
Retired from work but not life!!
"The Nation Which Forgets its Defenders Will Itself be Forgotten!" |
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radar93
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| 08 Sep 2006 4:19 PM |
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| I'm in. |
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radar93
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| 09 Sep 2006 8:31 AM |
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| Did anyone figure out what happened last night? |
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lawsonmd
Posts: 71
Virginia Beach
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| 11 Sep 2006 10:30 AM |
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Yes, no hard feelings, no big deal that they didn't show.
I would like to know what the story was however.
Also, are they home, coming home, enroute etc...??? |
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Matt
"...gone ashore for good they will grow wistful about their Navy days, when the seas belonged to them and a new port of call was ever over the horizon. Remembering this, they will stand taller and say, "I was a sailor once." |
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katwoodx2
Posts: 327
Middletown, RI
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| 11 Sep 2006 10:34 AM |
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Hey Bruce! Glad you got your ride back in the wind! I've missed y'all!! Charlie and I are passing each other in the passageways these days (one of us is always coming and the other is always going...) but if I see him I"ll ask if he heard anything about what happened to Friday night's mission.
I leave again this Friday for a week. When I come back we'll have to get together for a ride and a cold one. My schedule's been so crazy I haven't even had the opportunity to introduce my husband to anyone. My friends at FatBoys are beginning to doubt he even exists!
Cya soon enough - until then, ride safe!
Kat
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Kat Atwood, YNCS(AW), USN(Ret)
Middletown, RI
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NavyGunner8204
Posts: 171
Virginia Beach VA
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| 11 Sep 2006 12:21 PM |
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To the Greatest bunch of people I've ever had the privlege to know or be associated with,
Status of Friday's mission: Good question....The date/time of the arrival was provided by DC2 and that is what we went by. I spoke with 2 people here in Norfolk from his parent command today who have not heard or know when they are returning. Sounds a little strange to me, but it's all I have for right now. I emailed DC2 Nick Shurmantine for some info, as of this a.m. I had not heard from him. Know that I'm staying on top of this and will advise all once I hear/know something for sure.
I wanted to personally thank everyone for showing up on a late Friday evening, I was so proud when I called Les while I was in Michigan and he kept saying the number was going up. As I started this post...you all are the greatest. For those who have been on missions thanks for helping Les out and I know he appreciates the assistance. Hopefully we will find out a status soon. If they did arrive early and we missed them maybe we can get together with them at Boneshakers? Just an idea. If we didn't miss them and they just haven't arrived then we will do what is right and try again. Hopefully I won't be underway when that happens.
Thanks again,
R/
Charlie
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HERO
Hero, we honor thee,
keeping safe your memory
I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21Nov1864 following the death of her fourth son in the Civil War)
Charles W. Warthling
GMC(SW/AW) USN(Ret)
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NavyGunner8204
Posts: 171
Virginia Beach VA
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| 12 Sep 2006 4:50 AM |
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To All,
I recieved an email from DC2 Shurmantine and it stated that their Lt. was able to get them on the earlier flight. So they are home safe. DC2 apologized for not being able to get a call out to us. Stand by for a possible post here from him. He thanked everyone for coming out.
Charlie
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HERO
Hero, we honor thee,
keeping safe your memory
I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21Nov1864 following the death of her fourth son in the Civil War)
Charles W. Warthling
GMC(SW/AW) USN(Ret)
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RustPicker
Posts: 1544
Mission R/C Hampton Rds, VA
VA Asst SC
Virginia Beach, VA
USA
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:55 AM |
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Glad to hear DC2 and the crew of 10 arrived. Bout time to do a face to face, some back slapping and hoist a few for their safe return! 
Still waiting for a Mission Report too.... Les?
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RustPicker
Mission Ride Captain, District 5/Hampton Rds, VA
Virginia Asst State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders (USA) (#1835 - 12/12/2005)
Combat Vets M/C Association (#880)
Virginia Beach, VA USA
Blue, Green & Brown Water Navy(s), Retired
“One man cannot own something as wonderful as the PGR.
It belongs to fallen heroes.
It exists for them.
It serves them.”
---Randy "Steam" Stevens
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nickshurmantine
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| 14 Sep 2006 5:37 AM |
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Hello,
Hey guys my name is Nick Shurmantine. You guys were riding the mission for me. Let me first say Im sorry I feel like a S-bag. Once we got off the plane in BWI my LT went and got all of our tickets changed. His flight took off like 45 minutes after he booked tickets and we were stuck in BWI with out a phone to call and let everyone know. One gentlemen was nicest a enough to let us use his phone and I didnt want to take alot of his time. I told my friends to give Charlie a call but I guess that didnt. So once a again I am extremely sorry and if there is anything that I can do please let me know. I feel like a jackass!!
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radar93
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| 14 Sep 2006 9:23 AM |
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Hey Nick,
Well, you might be all of those things that you wrote, I can't say because I haven't met you yet! But I can say this, I am thankful and relieved that you and your men are home safe and sound! Welcome back to the good ol USofA!!
As to what you can do to make up for the FUBAR. After you and your guys get settled, you can round them up and join with us for a few cold ones at one of the local watering holes where, as Woody puts it, some back slapping will ensue.
Looking forward to meeting you and your guys. Welcome home!
Bruce
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big100hd
Posts: 487
Loudoun County, Virginia
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| 20 Sep 2006 8:42 AM |
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| The original mission is now complete and is being archived. Please see the new thread for Sep 23 - VA BEACH - Boneshakers breakfast M & G |
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
Thomas J. Jackson
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