snap67 
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This one is close to my house and close to my heart. A Vietnam Vet ( Army-2 tours) passed away this Saturday from a heart attack. He has never had his "Welcome Home".
He has spoken of this often to his wife Tracy. I have assured her he would be welcomed home this wednesday when he makes his last formation. I know we have a lot going on but I would consider it a personal favor for all those who can be there wednesday. Ralley point will be at the Walmart in Prattville Al. at 8:45, KSU at 9:15. If there is any way at all, please be there. The Walmart is West of I-65 at Exit 179
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tarcsr
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Lafayette, Louisiana
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| 02 Oct 2006 3:22 PM |
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"None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free." -- Pearl S. Buck
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ICV Animal
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Alabama
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| 02 Oct 2006 3:44 PM |
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Prattville, Alabama ...Exit 179, I-65 (about 10 miles north of Montgomery and the I-85/I-65 interchange). Wednesday, October 4:
Obit from Montgomery Advertiser:
MCCAIN, Larry Nace, 58, a resident of Pratttville, AL, died peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2006. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., from Prattville Memory Gardens, with Pastor Larry Burke officiating, Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. McCain proudly served his country for two terms in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he was the owner and operator of AAA Locksmith Services in Prattville, AL. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Tracey McCain Prattville, AL; one son, Ruben (Christy) McCain, Benton, AK; one sister, Betty (Hayward) Stephens, Prattville, AL; one brother, Jim (Mary Lou) McCain, Hoover, AL; two grandchildren, Ameila Grace and Sarah Katherine McCain. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude's Place Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or the Wesleyan Church of Prattville Youth, 1274 E. Main St. Prattville, AL 36066. To send an "online condolence," please visit www.prattvillememorial.com. |
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National Pres. In Country MC
USN 1964-1984
Vietnam 1968-1970
Proud Patriot Guard Rider since 2005
"People sleep peaceable in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violent things on their behalf" George Orwell |
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Doc T
Posts: 68
Birmingham, AL
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| 02 Oct 2006 5:10 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayer will be with the McCain family. I don't get off work till 11:00a.m. and won't be able to attend but will take time to offer up a prayer for this patriot and his family. |
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Rivethook 66
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Troy, AL
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| 02 Oct 2006 5:27 PM |
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| Will be there for this brothers Welcome Home! |
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
Past Dixie Regional Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 5:41 PM |
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To the McCain Family:
I'm deeply saddened about the loss of your loved one, Larry. It took a lot for a Vietnam Veteran to complete one tour in the Nam. Larry completed two tours! That says a lot about Larry as a man, soldier, Husband, Father and Patriot.
To the PGR Family:
This one is close to home for me and a lot of the other members as well. Please see Snap's initial comments about Larry McCain below:
I'm looking for a large turn out but really would like to see a lot of Vietnam Vets at this one. This is the first time that I have ever asked for a particular (and ALL our welcome) group from within PGR but the wife stated that he was never welcomed home. I'd like for us to welcome him home at the graveside service and then say goodbye to one that gave more than his share for our freedom.
I realize that we have two missions close together and almost the same time, so if you have to decide and you are a Vietnam Vet, please try and make Larry McCain's mission. I'll be there along with as many as I can gather. I'll will announce a departure time from the Anniston area and pick up riders on the way to Prattville.
Thanks in advance. Dinky
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 02 Oct 2006 5:53 PM |
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my deepest condolences to the family of Larry McCain. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph MO God Bless........BO |
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BAIR
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| 02 Oct 2006 5:54 PM |
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| BAIR HERE; READY TO ROLL FULL HONORS "CAN DO" |
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Ancient 1
Posts: 596
NATIONAL STAFF
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| 02 Oct 2006 6:58 PM |
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I'm with you Snap.
This is what the family wants and that is what we will do. I grieve with the family, and friends, and the community will once again know that the Patriot Guard is there.
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GOD is my PILOT
"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION"
CHARIOT RIDER, Living in GEORGIA
I Register OFFLINE MEMBERS (those without a computer) E-Mail me thier Name,address and phone number.
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, Brig.Gen Dick R Petty,USAF,now residing at Arlington National Cemetery.
My Brother, PFC Michael Petty,USMC,now residing on a mountain top in Colorado.
Both with God in Heaven.
Mike Bland "DELTOID",a Very Special Friend
Jack Loken "JACKLOCK"a FLSRC
Sarah Stamey "Georgia's SPECIAL ANGEL"
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4841
Panama City, Fl.
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| 02 Oct 2006 7:09 PM |
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Welcome home Soldier!
Heartfelt condolences to the McCain Family.
You all will be in our thoughts & Prayers.
Work obligations won't allow me to participate. I will be there in spirit. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 7:37 PM |
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| We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest easy now brother! |
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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sashockeymom
Posts: 610
Phenix City
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| 02 Oct 2006 7:43 PM |
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My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for the sacrifices that you made as a family and Larry Thank you for the ultimate sacrifices you made while serving this great country!!!! You are a True American Hero and you will not be forgotten.
I have already committed to the mission in Montgomery, I will be thinking of all of you and praying for traveling safety. will be with you in spirit~ |
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"Write it on your heart that the ones you love are life's most precious gifts"
sassy
Sheila Adkins Smith
Central State Co Captain
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
Past Dixie Regional Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 9:03 PM |
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| For those leaving Northeast Alabama, we will be departing the Books-A-Milllion parking lot in Oxford (exit 185 off I-20) at 7:00 a.m. We will travel south on 21 through Talladega, Sylacauga, and Wetumpka and turn right on Hwy 13 to Prattville. Anyone wanting to meet or be picked up along the way, leave a thread here and shoot me an email with your name and phone number. Thanks much, take care, God Bless and Ride Safe. |
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
Past Dixie Regional Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 9:03 PM |
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| For those leaving Northeast Alabama, we will be departing the Books-A-Milllion parking lot in Oxford (exit 185 off I-20) at 7:00 a.m. We will travel south on 21 through Talladega, Sylacauga, and Wetumpka and turn right on Hwy 13 to Prattville. Anyone wanting to meet or be picked up along the way, leave a thread here and shoot me an email with your name and phone number. Thanks much, take care, God Bless and Ride Safe. |
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 02 Oct 2006 9:11 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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adccop
Posts: 2782
Tonopah, Arizona
Ride Captain
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| 03 Oct 2006 6:17 AM |
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To the family and friends of Larry McCain I offer my dee[est condolences and sympathy for your loss.
To Larry, Welcome Home Brother you served your time in Hell, twice. The distance and work will keep me from attending this one in person but I will be threre in spirit. Pegs down for a Nam Vet. |
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adccop
Viet Nam 67-69
Riding in Memory of My Hero Natalie
"It's Never Too Late To Say Welcome Home"
One more in the mission to ensure that our Warriors know they are supported and Never Again treated with disdain.
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Granny Red
Posts: 653
Paradise, TX
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| 03 Oct 2006 7:04 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family of Larry McCain. Chip would like to be there, but distance and time won't allow it. |
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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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GI Johnson
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Lyerly, Georgia
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| 03 Oct 2006 12:40 PM |
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| To the McCain family, thank you for your service...only wish we could be there to honor this great soldier but previous committment keeps us from it....Jan and Joe Johnson |
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Weapon in my hand, ready to roll
Here we go again- our nightly patrol.
Over here it’s the same thing, night after night
Only difference it seems is whether or not there’s a fight.
Sometimes it is easy-going, calm as can be
It’s times like that which worry me.
Gotta stay alert cause you never know
If there is something ahead that’s gonna blow.
One more time we’ll make our rounds
Always praying to make it back to our “home” grounds.
But if by enemy hands we are taken out tonight
Just know it won’t be easy, it will be one hell of a fight.
Whether we’re Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine
We are the toughest boys you have ever seen.
Written in memory of Justin by Jan
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In Memory of SPC. Justin W. Johnson…..KIA..April 10, 2004 Baghdad, Iraq
1st/82nd Field Artillery, 1St Cavalry Division Ft. Hood, Tx.
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billjohn
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near Chattanooga, TN
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| 03 Oct 2006 2:40 PM |
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I'm a new member - in a cage - near Chattanooga, TN. I'm a Nam vet, so I understand "no Welcome Home."
I'm working on clearing things so I can leave tonight to make it to the Prattville Wal-mart at 8:45 CDT tomorrow, or to the Oxford meet-up at 7:00 CDT with the NE Alabama group (see Dink Dau's post). Cell is 423-314-3444. If I'm going, I'll lose internet access tonight about 7 EDT. Hope to see you guys tomorrow.
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Bill Johnson
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Have Flag, Will Travel |
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billjohn
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near Chattanooga, TN
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| 03 Oct 2006 3:17 PM |
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| I'm a new member - and a Nam vet. Happy to say I've shuffled things around so I can make Larry's Welcome Home. I plan to drive down to Anniston late tonight and meet up with Dinky Dau at Oxford at 7 tomorrow morning. I'll be in a cage - a silver GMC pickup. GA tag on the rear and a Nam flag on the front plate. |
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Bill Johnson
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raconn308
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| 03 Oct 2006 4:02 PM |
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| Prattville, Alabama is the off of Interstate 65 about 7 miles north of Montgomery. |
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
Past Dixie Regional Captain
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| 03 Oct 2006 4:07 PM |
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Posted By billjohn on 03 Oct 2006 3:17 PM
I'm a new member - and a Nam vet. Happy to say I've shuffled things around so I can make Larry's Welcome Home. I plan to drive down to Anniston late tonight and meet up with Dinky Dau at Oxford at 7 tomorrow morning. I'll be in a cage - a silver GMC pickup. GA tag on the rear and a Nam flag on the front plate.
Bill: We have adjusted our time and location here in Anniston. We will be leaving exit 179 on I-20 at 8:00 a.m. and heading for Birmingham and then down to Prattville, exit 179. It would be easier and shorter for you proceed directly to Prattville. Give me a call if you have any questions. Jim
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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deerslayer
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Green Cove Springs, Florida
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| 03 Oct 2006 6:29 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the McCain Family. This Vietnam Vet will be there. I'll be rolling out of Dallas, Ga about 0430 to be standing tall at Larry McCain's welcome home and his last mission. See ya in the Morn. Everyone ride safe and ride hard. |
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Deerslayer & Island Girl,
We Morn Your Loss & Thank You For Your Sacrifice
Ride to Live - Live to Ride |
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OSTATE
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| 04 Oct 2006 12:37 PM |
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RIP Larry! Welcome Home!
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