whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 10:27 AM |
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*** Final Itinerary ***
This is a Confirmed Mission. The Fuga family has requested the PGR.
Visitation:
Wednesday Sep 27th 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
William Chrisman High School
1223 N Noland Rd Independence Mo
Take Noland Rd North from I-70
There is no planned staging area for the visitation.
Services:
10:00 am Thursday Sep 28th
St. Marys Catholic Church
611 N. Liberty Independence Mo
Route from Staging area to St. Marys.
Staging: Please note the time change for pre-mission briefing and departure from the staging area.
0715 am Thursday Sep 28th - pre-mission briefing: 0800 departure: 0815
American Legion Hall Post 21
16701 E. US Highway 40
Independence MO
Map of Directions to ALH
There will be no LEO escort from the American Legion Hall to St. Mary's. Depending on the size of the group, we may break into several smaller units. Please download and print the map above "Route from Staging area to St. Marys" so that if you get separated from the group, you know where you're going. I will have printed copies of the route on hand during the pre-mission briefing.
I can not stress enough, that the safety of the PGR riders is paramount.
After the services, we will be escorting the American Hero and his family to Mt. Washington for internment. The PGR will follow the 5 Limo's.
Route from St. Mary's to Mt. Washington
This is the requested route by Justina Fuga. If you know anyone along this route, please call and encourage them to turn out with Flag in hand to honor this American Hero. Please call anyone you know, and ask them to turn out with Flag in hand, to honor Sgt1st Class Michael T. Fuga.
It's starting to turn cool in the mornings, and warm in the afternoons. This time of year, any type of weather is possible. Please plan your day bags accordingly (riders). Please bring necessary items (covered extensively) if you can, to provide assistance on the road, or away from the Flag Line (4-wheelers).
Everyone is welcome, regardless of mode of travel, dress, or group affiliation. All we ask is that you honor our Mission Statement, the American Hero, and the community. Smoking, eating, etc. is discouraged in the Flag Line. Small talk is permissible in the Flag Line, as long as proper respect and military bearing are maintained. Please find an SC or an RC to request a relief person in order to attend to personal activities.
Various RC's, Ride Leaders, etc are encouraged to coordinate riding groups in your immediate area to facilitate trouble-free arrivals at the staging area.
Any first-time Mission Riders with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact an SC or an RC for resolution.
Again, thank you members, for what you do.
Staff Sgt. Mike Fuga, of Independence, MO. Staff Sergean Fuga, a member of the National Guard, was serving in Afghanistan.
DoD notice will be posted when available. Please visit the link for more information on this fallen American hero.
http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/news/9824341/detail.html
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No. 902-06
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael T. Fuga, 47, of Nuuli, American Samoa, died on Sept. 9 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Fuga was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 35th Special Troops Battalion, Kansas City, Mo.
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pbrobbins
Posts: 359
Platte City, MO.
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| 12 Sep 2006 10:52 AM |
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It saddens me greatly to learn of another fallen hero of ours.
Our prayers are with the family of this great soldier.
Standing by in Platte City, MO.
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Never take freedom for granted.
Never forget who died for your freedom.
God bless the great "United States of America"
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Redog
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| 12 Sep 2006 10:55 AM |
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| God bless this American hero and his family, standing by in Sugar Creek, Missouri. |
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KOTWMM
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| 12 Sep 2006 11:13 AM |
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| God Bless the family of this Hero, and we are standing by in Clarksdale MO |
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"Doc"
Posts: 451
Kansas City Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 11:47 AM |
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| God Bless another American Hero and his family. Standing by and ready for further orders. |
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USN/USNR -- 1961 to 1967
Area Director -- Kansas American Legion Riders
Ride Captain -- PGR, Kansas City & NE Kansas Area
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8708
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 12:28 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of
Pegs down…
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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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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mhwilliams
Posts: 129
Topeka, Kansas: NE KANSAS/ NW Missouri
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| 12 Sep 2006 12:41 PM |
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I want to express my condolences to the family of Mike Fuga and to express to each of you He is a hero, he gave everything. My deepest feelings go out to you during this time of grief.
May God bless you and keep you and truely one day we will rejoice with Mike once again.
"Droptank Willie" Happy trails to you....
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We are here to help & honor
"No greater love has any man than this than to lay down his life for a friend."
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 12 Sep 2006 1:36 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Mike Fuga. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, MO. God Bless....BO |
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52sdc
Posts: 249
Iowa Asst. SC Ankeny, IA
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| 12 Sep 2006 1:48 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of this American hero.
Standing by in Ankeny, iowa.
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1st. Lt. Steve Cox, USMC - Mustang, 1967 - 74
Otters - "The Chosen Few"
RVN 1969
Iowa Asst. State Captain
GOE Iowa State Coordinator
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"One man with courage makes a majority" - Andrew Jackson
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Riding in honor of these fallen American heroes:
Pfc Stephen Alsted, USMC - KIA Vietnam 18 Mar 1966
Pfc Paul Drummond, USMC - KIA Vietnam 22 Mar 1966
Pfc Ronald Fitch, USMC - KIA Vietnam 5 Apr 1967
SP4 Harry Cornwell, USA - KIA Vietnam 2 Feb 1968
Pfc Johnny Fogleman, USMC - KIA Vietnam 2 Sep 1968
Pfc Carl Oldfield, USMC - KIA Vietnam 25 Oct 1969 |
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MI_Warrant
Posts: 31
Greenwood, MO
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| 12 Sep 2006 1:54 PM |
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I would like to express my condolences to the Family of SSG Mike Fuga. As a Gaurdsmen, we are always on short notice to deploy and Make our Part-time Job a Full time Mission. May God Bless You and Keep You always.
I hope I can make this Ride before my deployment orders come in. |
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MI Warrant
Desert Shield/Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, OIF II, OIF 06-07
US Army 82 - ?? |
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PaulCW
Posts: 61
SW Missouri
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| 12 Sep 2006 1:56 PM |
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My thanks for the service of SSgt Fuga, and my condolences to his family. Standing by in Southwest Missouri.
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"Radar"
Riding in Memory of O.E. "Gene" Wilkinson, WWII POW and Purple Heart recipient. |
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mailman
Posts: 14756
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2006 2:39 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSG Mike Fuga. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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StarShip
Posts: 264
Florida's SunCoast
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harleygirl883
Posts: 39
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| 12 Sep 2006 3:21 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you all. May you find the strength to get you through this difficult time through your family and friends but most of all through god.
Melisa, wife of a fellow soldier |
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Gorilla35
Posts: 246
Louisburg, Ks.
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:01 PM |
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My prayers are with Staff Sgt. Fuga and his family and friends. God bless this Hero.
Standing by for orders in Louisburg. |
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 720
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:21 PM |
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| My prayers are with the family of Staff Sgt.Fuga and may God bless this true american hero.........standing by in southwest missouri.....rj |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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missouriangel
Posts: 9
Lees Summit, Missouri
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:32 PM |
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Staff Sgt Mike Fuga's family are in our thoughts and Prayers!!!
Soldiers' Angels is standing by................. |
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missouriangel@mindspring.com |
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Granny Red
Posts: 653
Paradise, TX
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:40 PM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family of Mike Fuga. |
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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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ccryder
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Lake Ozark Mo.
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| 12 Sep 2006 5:43 PM |
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| May the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Fuga know that many mourn your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers . May god bless you and keep you in his grace in your time of sorrow. Staff Sgt. Fuga will NOT BE FORGOTTEN nor will his service to a greatfull nation |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:19 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Fuga. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Mike and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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sv4sheri
Posts: 207
Columbia, MO
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:35 PM |
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It breaks my heart to learn of the loss of another missouri HERO. To the family: my thoughts & prayers are with you. I will do everything I can to make this mission.
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 12 Sep 2006 6:54 PM |
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Thank you Staff Sgt. Fuga for your service, and for your sacrifice. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
Santa Cruz, California
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stretchnit
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Mulberry, Ks.
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| 12 Sep 2006 7:08 PM |
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How regretable that we must lose another brave soldier. But, we all know that FREEDOM isn't free. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Mike Fuga. Sgt. Fuga, I'm sorry you had to pay the price for our freedom. You won't be forgotten.
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Lil_Mama
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Osawatomie, Kansas
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| 12 Sep 2006 7:20 PM |
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Thank you for fighting for my freedom Sgt. Fuga, your courage and bravery will forever be remebered by all those who knew and loved you. May God help your family and friends in this time of sadness.
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May God Bless and Keep you Safe
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fyrdude
Posts: 191
Lee's Summit, MO
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| 12 Sep 2006 9:39 PM |
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To the family of SSgt. Fuga, thoughts and prayers from my family to yours, for God's peace and comfort to surround you during this time of great saddness. We have lost a hero, you have lost so much more. May we never forget the service an sacrifice of this young man. Standing by in LSMO.
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Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose. ~Ulysses S. Grant |
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