genebachman 
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:50 PM |
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Spc. Gene Bachman III will returning Stateside Thursday Sept. 14th. They will Demob at Fort Dix, N.J. for about 6 days. Spc. Bachman is my son, He was injured on July 7th 2006 when an IED went off injuring 5 of 8 members of the patrol in the town of Hit (pronounced Heet). He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds recieved in action on Sept. 1, 2006. I spoke to Capt. Hobbs today and she would love to have the PGR there to show our support for the 221st. There is no set date for there arrival as of yet, she assures me they will have a date by Wed or Thursday of this week. Needless to say we are overcome with joy that our son is coming home from war. It has been a long year, especially the last few months. If you live in or around Atlanta please check back to this post as I will keep you all informed as araingements are being made. Capt. Hobbs told me today that she will have a brief 5 minuet or so ceremony and let the soldiers go be with their families. 
For all PATRIOTS,
Gene Jr.
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:11 PM |
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| Congratulations on his homecoming. I am so thrilled for you and your family. I know what those last couple of months of waiting were like. I prayed every day that my son was over there. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
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"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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bosky
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| 11 Sep 2006 7:12 PM |
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| Welcome home soldier. Glad you're back stateside & safe. Welcome home from St. Joseph, Mo. BO |
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flhtci_jim
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:06 AM |
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| Welcome home from Poway, CA. |
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Jarhead83
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McDonough Ga.
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:35 AM |
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Congratulations to Both of you and the rest of the family, I will be more than honored to ride with you. I know how proud you are and how relieved at the same time that Gene is comming home.
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DragonflyUltra
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:35 PM |
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Praise God!!! Please keep us posted if this is going to be an official Welcome Home Mission--I've been waiting for one of those (nice to do one of those instead of all the funerals).
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coyote
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| 13 Sep 2006 10:38 AM |
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| welcome home spc. bachman. well be honored to ride for you. bill schwalm saginaw. |
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ladyrider141
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| 13 Sep 2006 9:59 PM |
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Welcome home Spc Bachman!!
Good to have you back stateside.
I can't attend the mission, but I will be with you in spirit.
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Annette
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Davenport, Ia
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| 13 Sep 2006 10:42 PM |
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Welcome home Spc. Bachman! May God continue to bless you and your unit for all you have done to ensure our Freedoms.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a job well done!
Annette Wood-Davenport Iowa
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
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allsthrnlady
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Gravette, Arkansas - NW AR Mission Support Coordinator
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| 19 Sep 2006 11:02 AM |
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Welcome home Spc. Bachman...Thank you for serving our Country.
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Mary Ann Putman
NW Arkansas Mission Support Coordinator
PGR Member # 54583
479-787-0121
allsthrnlady@yahoo.com
Riding in honor of:
Great Great Grandfather (1830-1901)....Civil War Veteran in Union Army, Co I, 43 MO Inf., Reverend James Paris Long;
Grandfather....World War I Army Vet, Paris Leonard Long (1892-1964), WIA and carried bullet 1/4 inch from heart the rest of his life;
Great Uncle....Joseph V. Long (1899-1978) Army Pvt. WWI;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Ivan Eugene Long (1921-2002);
Uncle....Olen Richard Long (1923-1944), WWII Army Vet, 313th Regiment in the 79th division infantry, KIA in France;
Uncle....World War II Army Vet, Clifford Leon Long (1925-1979);
Father.... Korean War Vet Army Cpl. Munitions Handler for 21 Fox Co., 24th Div, Charles Earl Wilson (1928-2006);
Uncle....Ret. Naval Warrant Officer Buford "Al" Long (1929-2005);
Uncle....William "Billy" Monroe Long (1931-1950), PFC Light Weapons Infantryman, Hdq. Co. 19th Reg., 2nd Div. Korean War Vet, KIA in South Korea;
High School Friend....Gary Lynn Dent (1950-1971), Army, PFC, Accidental Homicide Ground Casualty, Quang Tin, South Vietnam;
NW AR PGR Ride Captain....Don "Dragonnnnn" Horton (1963-2008). |
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genebachman
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Dallas, Ga.
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| 20 Sep 2006 5:09 PM |
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update, the 221st MI Bat. will arrive at the Atlanta airport at Noon on Thursday Sept 22. There will be a brief welcome home ceremony of about 5 minuets and then they will be dismissed to be with there families. Thank you all for your kind word and well wishes. they all deserve our admiration and respect. we look forward in the return and a welcome home ceremony.
For all PATRIOTS
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RENOVATIONS@MINDSPRING.COM
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:44 PM |
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| WHERE DO WE MEET??? NORTH TERMINAL, SOUTH TERMINAL, OR SOMEWHERE ELSE. I CAN GO IF YOU POST MEETING POINT TONIGHT. I HAVE TO BE AT WORK AT 8AM AND CAN TAKE OFF IF I KNOW.............HIGH TECH REDNECK 678-642-2158 RENOVATIONS@MINDSPRING.COM |
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genebachman
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Dallas, Ga.
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:55 PM |
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Greetings,
I am unsure where to meet, I plan on meeting another member at the Mcdonadls at Forest parkway and old dixie hwy at about 11am. have a little lunch and on to ft. Gillem by about noon, there may be more info tomorrow morning, I will try to keep you posted. My cell phone number is 770-289-4773, home 770-445-2164
I will be coming from Dallas Ga. by way of 285 to 75s. I know the Ga capt is doing all he can to help pull this off feel free to call me. the more the merrier. |
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Shamdog
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Beachwood, NJ
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| 21 Sep 2006 6:04 AM |
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| So is there nothing at Ft. Dix, NJ? |
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"Some say a hero is born to be brave. I say a hero is just a scared man who don't walk away".
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genebachman
Posts: 12
Dallas, Ga.
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| 21 Sep 2006 7:03 AM |
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| to my knowledge, no. they arrive in Atlanta at about noon. |
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