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| 30 Sep 2006 3:47 PM |
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Jackson TN area PGR memeber here. Howard was born in Jackson TN and his grand mother still lives here. I will call her and see if I can help her in any way. I feel Marine losses especially hard, having served with them during my tour of 20 yrs as a Hospital Corpsman. March family, stand proud. He was the best of the best, a Marine. You are now part of a family that will reach out and comfort you. I will try to make contact with Howard's grandmother.
I hope you will allow the PGR in Buffalo to ride in honor of your Marine. It will be an honor to help his grandmother any way I can. I shall not fail her. |
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Dennis "DOC" Lee
Hospital Corpsman First Class
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
United States Navy Retired
Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well.
I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.
Riding with me: LT TERRY FUSSNER (she was a friend first, navy officer 2nd)
Carlos Hixon (former Doc- killed by a stupid drunk driver - we lost a talented musician who made folks smile)
SmokeyMountainSporty- ( I talk to him when I feel twiggy on the road, gone, but still so very much here with us). |
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nytoad
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Allegany, New York
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| 30 Sep 2006 6:53 PM |
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The entire March family, my family's thoughts and prayers are with you now- and in the future...................
Breathing the air that smells like FREEDOM, as I ride..........thanks to brave young American's like your son and all that came before.
From:
A proud Dad of a Lance Cpl., 3/6 USMC
Standing by in Allegany, NY...............nytoad
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chiodeguate
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| 30 Sep 2006 10:13 PM |
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Howard...where to start. I was one of his recruiters while stationed at the Marine Recruiting station in Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo. Although I wasn't his actual recruiter as his school fell into a different sector, it was just two of us in that office, which made everyone a small family. He scored extremely high on the ASVAB and could have done just about any job that we have to offer, but he chose Infantry. Thats what he wanted to do and none of us could change his mind. Most people will tell you that our fallen were great peolple with large hearts, as is the case here. He was the kind of kid that brought a smile to our faces when he walked in. He didn't smoke, drink, didn't try drugs,just a clean-cut kid, with a warm and bright smile. Pierre(Sgt Harper) called me on Tuesday to break the news. To Lisa, Im soo sorry for your loss. He was such a good man. I wish there was something that I could say to make things better except what I've already stated, the facts. The facts that everyone that met him would find to be true and exact. I would like to thank you and your family for the opportunity to be involved in his life and for meeting such a well rounded young man. God bless.
Howard, you will be missed.
Rest in peace
SSgt Tobarsalas
1MHG 1MEF
Camp Pendleton Ca
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CC
Posts: 34
Western NY
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| 01 Oct 2006 1:51 PM |
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| To the PGR leader planning this... let me know if I can help. I can be in the area by 9am. Caging & have room for riders. |
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AdoptaPlatoon.org
SNYPIR.com
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eagle17v
Posts: 9
Badford,pa
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| 01 Oct 2006 5:18 PM |
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To the PGR leader planning this... let me know if I can help. I can be in Buffalo 2 hrs tops. Always there to help Brothers and Sisters in arms. Andy
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bayougal
Posts: 88
Dickinson, TX
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| 01 Oct 2006 6:47 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of their Hero, and my sincerest thanks for his service. May God grant you peace.
The Land of the Free, Bacause of the Brave
Proud daughter of Navy Veteran, WWII and Korea
Proud aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC, KIA 4-6-06 |
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JohnnyB_crhv
Posts: 2167
Montgomery NY
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| 02 Oct 2006 11:12 AM |
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I am awaiting a call back from Lcpl March's CAO. I will post as soon as I get the information
I know this is short notice, but I want to thank you all for your patience and your desire to honor this hero.
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Johnny B
Bikers for Christ
NCOM, AMA, AIM, VNOG #033
USAF 1975-78
Riding in Memory of Sarah Kern
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8708
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 2:32 PM |
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This is what I just read...
http://www.wgrz.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=41409 |
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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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skrek
Posts: 61
Noth East Pa.
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| 02 Oct 2006 6:08 PM |
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Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lance cpl. Howard March, Ride free ,
Rest in Peace. Standing by in North East Pa. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 02 Oct 2006 9:01 PM |
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Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. We now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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JohnnyB_crhv
Posts: 2167
Montgomery NY
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| 02 Oct 2006 9:19 PM |
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I would ask that you all refrain from posting information until I get a confirmation from the CAO. This is NOT a confirmed mission, and we are trying to get thi information out as soon as we hear from the family.
Thank you all for your help and dedication. It is very much appreciated
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Johnny B
Bikers for Christ
NCOM, AMA, AIM, VNOG #033
USAF 1975-78
Riding in Memory of Sarah Kern
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Excelsior
Posts: 72
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| 03 Oct 2006 6:22 AM |
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PGR Friends-
I screwed up! I shouldn't have posted that information from the WGRZ.COM web site due to copyright laws and because of the confusion it can cause! Please accept my apologies!!! I didn't mean any harm. I just wasn't thinking clearly!!! :-( I have since deleted the post....Please disregard any of that info....Stand by for info. from State and Ride Captains. Again, I apologize......
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Excelsior
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JohnnyB_crhv
Posts: 2167
Montgomery NY
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| 03 Oct 2006 9:04 AM |
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Excelsior,
Thanks for posting that.
Folks, we all have to watch the info we put here so we don't cross wires on any of the missions.
I will be posting early this afternoon whether it is confirmed or not.
Again, I know it is short notice, but I want to thank all of you for your patience and for having such big hearts.
It never ceases to amaze me how much concern and dedication you all have. I am very proud and honored to be one of your captains
God bless.
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Johnny B
Bikers for Christ
NCOM, AMA, AIM, VNOG #033
USAF 1975-78
Riding in Memory of Sarah Kern
10/17/86 - 9/23/07 |
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JohnnyB_crhv
Posts: 2167
Montgomery NY
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| 03 Oct 2006 12:28 PM |
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STAND DOWN.......STAND DOWN.......STAND DOWN.......STAND DOWN
We Do Not have a mission.
Because there of a change in the CAO for Lcpl March, there was not enough time to coordinate and speak with the family for the PGR.
Thank you all so much for your desire to honor this hero, and I know there will be thoughts and prayers for him and his family. |
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Johnny B
Bikers for Christ
NCOM, AMA, AIM, VNOG #033
USAF 1975-78
Riding in Memory of Sarah Kern
10/17/86 - 9/23/07 |
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qwikhawg
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| 03 Oct 2006 2:34 PM |
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| Wow, ain't this a shock. I'm going anyway. |
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JohnnyB_crhv
Posts: 2167
Montgomery NY
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| 03 Oct 2006 3:55 PM |
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For those of you who who wish to attend , I will remind you that you go as private citizens and not as representatives of the PGR. Please keep this in mind when you pay your respects, it is appreciated
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Johnny B
Bikers for Christ
NCOM, AMA, AIM, VNOG #033
USAF 1975-78
Riding in Memory of Sarah Kern
10/17/86 - 9/23/07 |
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qwikhawg
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| 04 Oct 2006 5:45 AM |
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| JohnnyB_crhv, got it, so do you. |
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