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Subject: Welcome Home 113th CAV, LeMars Ia - 20 - 22 OCT 06

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Bob-o User is Offline
Posts: 65
Sioux Center, Iowa
20 Oct 2006 5:12 AM Alert 
We have 2 chase vehicles. Mine will act as communications to phone each location as we near them. I will be starting in Sibley and picking up another support vehicle with a trailer there. We should know who the ride captains are at each location and how many in each group soon, and give me a cell phone number so I can call ahead to each of them. I will take care of the Sibley location and will be there at 6 pm. at the Pronto station at the South end of town. At the last I heard, Hwy 60 starts four lanes just South of Sibley so we can form in behind the Worthington group and up in front of the buses and continue on four lane to LeMars. If you need to contact me, my work phone is 712-722-1181 ext. 120 until 5 pm., my cell phone to call tomorrow is 712-441-2894.
Bob-o
Moonshot_1 User is Offline
Posts: 611
Cherokee, Iowa
20 Oct 2006 6:40 AM Alert 

The forcast is slowly improving. Last check the precip is no longer in it. Hope there is plenty of hot coffee and chocolate along the way though as it's still going to be pretty cool. Barring any last minute issues, I plan to be on the bike in LeMars about 3 o'clock to catch the ride up. CYA tomorrow.
Mike
Mike Luken
Cherokee, Iowa

Iowa HOTH Coordinator
Iowa Ride Captain

The best leaders inspire by example. When that's not an option, brute intimidation works pretty well, too.
gwinslow User is Offline
Posts: 418
Amboy, MN

Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
20 Oct 2006 12:28 PM Alert 
Maybe I'm getting old, or I'm using the better half as an excuse, but we will be caging it. We plan on meeting everyone in Worthington, MN and escorting the troops back to LeMars and after the festivites returning back home to Amboy, MN.

George
George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
Red, White, & Blue Book - MN Coordinator
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




20 Oct 2006 9:28 PM Alert 

Is any one doing this welcome home ride in a 4 wheeler from LeMars to Worthington back to LeMars? Got a issue with getting 2 soldiers who are home already on a medical, up to the bus to get the welcome home they deserve, plus a little catch-up time with their compadres. If anyone can spare room for 2 give me a yell, 712-540-3782. We'll make arrangements. Thanks
      As you can see, Tamijo is organising for the Des Moines homecoming. Thanks Tammy. Hope to meet ya sometime. To everyone that is doing either trip, dress warm, drive safe and have a good time.
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




21 Oct 2006 8:57 AM Alert 
have found a driver, thank you
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
buzz User is Offline
Posts: 0
21 Oct 2006 11:02 AM Alert 
                         Tommy,
                                       My girlfriend and Rambo's wife will be glad to drive these two fine young men to worthington
buzz User is Offline
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21 Oct 2006 11:02 AM Alert 
                         Tommy,
                                       My girlfriend and Rambo's wife will be glad to drive these two fine young men to worthington
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




21 Oct 2006 11:24 AM Alert 
your it buzz, Thank you
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




21 Oct 2006 11:29 AM Alert 
Sounds like the Des Moines sector is not going to go so well. From what I hear its been raining all morning. But I'm sure between tamijo and the Des Moines ALR, they are going to have a considerable flag line at the Armory to welcome them back. At 36 degrees and raining, I'm not sure if I'd venture out on my bike either. Not so bad if you run into it, but if you start out in it, thats another story. Good Luck to the Des Moines area on their Welcome Home, and I know they'll do it right.
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
trident_t150 User is Offline
Posts: 593
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
22 Oct 2006 7:28 AM Alert 
Wecome home, troops! Patriotism is alive and well in small town America.
Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport. T33 erected in memory of my best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.

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MNHeritagePatriot User is Offline
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Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
22 Oct 2006 9:31 AM Alert 
All I have to say is WOW! and THANK YOU !!

What a wonderful Saturday night we had in rural America and I am so very honored to have been able to take part in it!  Yes - Patriotism is alive and well in NW Iowa!

THANK YOU to:   The LEO's who gave us the escort, the many people who were standing all along our 70 mile ride in bone chilling temperatures (everytime I was starting to get cold - you appeared on the horizon to warm my heart with patriotism and gratitude and remind me of why we do what we do!), to the people of the LeMars community for giving our HEROS a welcome home that will never be forgotten and must never be forgotten, to the great bunch of PGR who showed up to brave the cold or offer support in their cages - it was great to get to spend the time at the truckstop visiting and getting to know you !!!, to Dave for getting my truck and trailer from Sibley to LeMars to save me a COLD ride home  ... so many to thank but most of all

THANK YOU TO THE 113TH - WELCOME HOME !!!!!!!

GOD BLESS !!!

I posted the pics I took in Shutterfly. Sorry but the cam doesn't do so well in the dark (or was it the COLD?)


http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AZuGzRm0as2LtI

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED


"Paul from Pipestone - over and out!"
Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL

Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heros!
hardrock User is Offline
Posts: 38
Spirit Lake, Iowa
22 Oct 2006 2:35 PM Alert 
It was cold. It was late. It was AMERICA. Red, White, and Blue AMERICA. It is hard to put into words what it felt like to welcome home the brave warriors of the 113th CAV. I know that their homecoming assured them of how much America appreciates what they have done to spread freedom to the oppressed.

I also know that it showed the world how great AMERICA is. To the people who lined the streets in LeMars, to the families and friends who packed the High School Auditorium, to LEO’s who led the way, to Firefighters with their shiny rigs and soaring Flags, to those on the overpass in Sheldon, to the people that turned out with their flags along the road in Sibley, Alton, and to the small groups standing at several crossroads on the route to LeMars, to my brothers and sisters in the escort, to the all the folks across this great land that support our troops in whatever way they can, and most of all to the troops of the 113th CAV, along with their brothers and sisters-in arms, both past and present: YOU ARE AMERICA.

It was a special mission for me because in addition to welcoming home the present troops of the 113th CAV, I was riding in honor of my father who joined D Troop, 113 CAV in 1940 and was with the unit when it was called to active duty in WWII and my mother who was an Army Nurse and a true hero in the WWII Battle for Saipan.

GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED AMERICA

Paul Henss
“Sgt Hardrock Henway”
USAF
Taiwan 1969 - 1971
Vietnam 1971 - 1972
Thailand 1972

p.s. ALR Post 241, how are you guys coming along with the inside the goggle wipers?
johnharley User is Offline
Posts: 5
22 Oct 2006 2:55 PM Alert 
What a great ride. Cold but wonderful. The ride to Worthington was quite cold and the time waiting for the guys was well spent warming up and meeting some of the other riders. I checked the temp when I got home, it was 35 degrees. The ride back to Lemars was absolutely wonderful. Thanks to all the Law enforcement and Fire depts that lined the way along with friends, family and grateful Americans at almost every overpass. You sure made it a little warmer for me. We welcomed my Nephew Spc Gaul home so it was a little personal for me. Words cannot really describe the feeling after seeing all the support from everyone. Patriotism is alive and thriving in Iowa.

Does anyone know the condition of the lady that went down in the gravel? She was quite a trooper and I wish her a speedy recovery. My wife helped care for her while we directed traffic and waited for the ambulance to take her in for a check up. Hopefully her knee was not to bad.
If anyone has a few pictures of the bikes in Lemars or Worthington I would appreciate an email. My digital camera was experiencing cold weather issues. Send a few to Johnharley@usa.net please.

Thanks for the opportunity to attend this Homecoming.
buzz User is Offline
Posts: 0
22 Oct 2006 5:21 PM Alert 
                           Awesome,absolutely awesome!It's awesome to do a mission with a happy ending.Thanks to law enforcement,fire dept,pedestrians along the route who came out to support our troops.As someone once told me , I can't think of a finer group to ride with.Debbie(BB), says thank you for the oppotrtunity to drive those two fine young soldiers to Worthington.Jerry,hats off to you and ALR 241 out of Le Mars.That was the best Saturday night party I've been to in a long time.I can't think of anything else I would rather have done on a Saturday night.


                    FINALLY!!!!!!WELCOME HOME 113TH

                               Gary
HippieBoy User is Offline
Posts: 21
Sioux City, IA
23 Oct 2006 11:51 AM Alert 
It was an experience!

I have a write-up about the escort mission on-line at http://www.radloffs.net/2006/10/chilly-daze.html

I also have some photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/cradloff/061021ALREscortRide if anyone's interested.


HippieBoy from Sioux City
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www.radloffs.net/blog.html
http://cradloff.googlepages.com
HippieBoy
PGR, ALR, VROC, IRCC
MNHeritagePatriot User is Offline
Posts: 185
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
23 Oct 2006 12:21 PM Alert 
Chris - thanks for sharing your write up and pictures. They are both first class !!!! You've got me beaming with pride again here - and gratitude for the 113th that will never be forgotten!

Here are clickable links to to them to make it easy - definitely worth checking out!

http://www.radloffs.net/2006/10/chilly-daze.html

http://picasaweb.google.com/cradloff/061021ALREscortRide
Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL

Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heros!
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




23 Oct 2006 8:14 PM Alert 
It was cold, it was windy, it was dark, and we were late. But it was well worth it. Been on a few missions,and by far this was the happiest one. Thank you to everyone that came from near and far. Thanks to the LEO's, all the towns for their support, the fire depts, the chase vehicles, the women who corrupted my son and Joe on the trip up, and most of all to the 113th CAV. you guys are the reason why we do the things we do.
The trip up was miserable but the trip home was a pleasant drive. A little chilly on the fingertips and toes, but didn't really notice. Everyone did an excellant job. Thanks to all. Welcome home 113th CAV.
And Thank you SGT Sesker. Keep us a spot on Fiddlers Green. We and the 113th CAV will never forget you.
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
buzz User is Offline
Posts: 0
23 Oct 2006 8:22 PM Alert 
Chris,I rode right beside you all the way back.If I had your way with words that's exactly how I'd describe the mission.Since I don't,thanks for speaking for me and all the brothers who were there.Awesome!!!!!

                                                Gary
buzz User is Offline
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23 Oct 2006 9:06 PM Alert 
This is Debbie (BB) This is to Tommye We will never tell who corrupted who I was one of the corruptors he he.  That morning Gary (Buzz) asked if I was going to ride me being a wimp I could not handle the cold, but when Gary told me that two Soldiers needed a ride to Worthington MN I was excited to do that.  When we got the word that they still needed a ride I got on the phone and got a hold of Teresa  (aka Mrs Rambo) we were both so honored to be a part of their home coming. With out freezing our little butts off. I would like to thank both Tom and Joe for their courtesy and kindness to my son Joseph. He now knows what being patritic means and can now do his paper on the subject. He was so excited that they both signed his cast.. I would like to thank all the men and women who are and have served our country for our freedom that we have today. WELCOME HOME 113th.
                 When we were bringing the troops back to Le Mars Teresa and I were on the brink of crying seeing all the  blue light over the Hwy. and seeing all those people with their flags made this the most heart warming experience I have ever had.
Thank you for letting us be a part of something so wonderful.

                                                  Debbie (BB)
B.B. User is Offline
Posts: 2
Alta, Iowa
23 Oct 2006 9:33 PM Alert 
I just wanted to say if you ever need help with anything just get a hold of me I will be there if possible
                                                BB
Known as B.B. Long story
tommye User is Offline
Posts: 123
Alton, Iowa.




24 Oct 2006 8:13 PM Alert 
Hi, You don't know me, except for the fact that I am Corey Thorne's Aunt.  I
don't know if you guys realized it or not on Saturday night, but on the
Hospers by-pass, Corey, my brother & family, my sister & family were all out
there with the firetruck holding the flag and Corey was saluting the
returning soldiers.  She commented on Sunday, that it was exactly what she
needed to do.  You see, Corey has been in Fort Hood, TX since Sept. 21 and
droved through the night to get home very early Saturday morning.  She was
so excited and I just wanted your group to know that Corey was there in her
own way, to say "Thank You!" to both the arriving soldiers and the Patriot
Guard.  If you could let them know, without saying my name, how much they
have meant to Corey I would appreciate it.

In Christ,


Thought I'd post this for you all, we've touched someone else besides the troops coming home
USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud Army National Guard Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort.
tommyeven User is Offline
Posts: 3
Alton, IA
26 Oct 2006 5:01 PM Alert 
I just wanted to say thank you to all of you i was one of the soldiers riding in the trailblazer from Lemars to Worthington. See all you guys ride out of Worthington everyone on the bus was asking who you all were and said you were all crazy for even being out there but it really helped to let all them know they were all home. I just can't thank you all enough. Tommy E III
buzz User is Offline
Posts: 0
26 Oct 2006 7:56 PM Alert 
This is for tommy III.You and your unit are a class act.You guys thank us?No,we thank you guys.I was in the service a few years ago and I know what it's like.You guys are the heroes here.It was my honor to be there for your unit.Debbie's offer always stand.If you want to go riding,give us a shout.your dad knows how to get a hold of me.Again,thank you.

                                                             Gary
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