bikerbabe97 
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| 13 Oct 2006 10:15 AM |
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This time change will make it possible for me to attend...Thank you
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Sherrie
Mother of a Sailor
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Digorig
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| 13 Oct 2006 11:49 AM |
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| Well, this will now be my FIRST mission, I can make it into PDX from eugene by then. See you there to Honor this Fallen Hero. |
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bikerbabe97
Posts: 150
Battleground, Washington
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| 13 Oct 2006 12:03 PM |
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Looking forward to meeting you Warren
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Sherrie
Mother of a Sailor
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Digorig
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| 13 Oct 2006 2:35 PM |
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Thanks Sherrie, same here.. If you (or anyone) wants to ride from Beaverton to the restuarant together just let me know. Call my cell Phone after 4:15 PM - (edit: removed by Digorig)
I figure leaving Beaverton (Hall & Allen area) around 8:30 pm-ish to get there by 9:15.
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ipfrev
Posts: 233
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 13 Oct 2006 4:29 PM |
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Tentative Final Itinerary
At the present time, scheduled memorial services for LCpl. Derek Jones will be on Saturday, October 21st.
The interment and military service will be at Restlawn Cemetary in West Salem (Hwy 22).
Memorial services will be at Salem Evangelical Church on Broadway St NE.
Times will be posted as they become confirmed.
Thank you all for your commitment to Ride with Respect.
God bless you and go before you.
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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ipfrev
Posts: 233
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 14 Oct 2006 2:41 AM |
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Mission Report
Stage 1
I had the pleasure and privilege of riding a greuling escort with the best group of patriots ever.
They stood around in a parking lot until 11 PM and then rode in formation for over an hour in 50 degree temps to honor a hero in another town.
The LEOs were terrific, shutting down a freeway so that proper respect could be shown to a fallen warrior and his family. A special thank you to the city officers who presented an appropriate salute at the passing of the flag and the funeral coach.
The Marine Corps Honor Guard was impressive as were the others involved from the service.
The reception from the school mates and friends was very touching as they stood a candle light vigil in front of the funeral home.
WELL DONE! THANK YOU!
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 14 Oct 2006 3:03 AM |
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Thank you Lance Corporal Jones for your service, and for the sacrifice you made defending our great country. I 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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Digorig
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| 14 Oct 2006 12:01 PM |
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It was an honor and privilege for this to be my first
mission. Even in their grief, a family member came over and shook hands with
each of us, thanking us for being there. At that moment I knew WHY I was
doing this cold ride in the middle of the night.
Lance
Cpl. Derek W. Jones, may you rest in peace. Words can not express my gratitude
at your service to our country so that we may have freedom. Our prayers our now
with and for your family: wife, child, brothers, sisters, and parents - that
they will be comforted at this time of grief.
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Yaqeng
Posts: 194
NW Oregon
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| 14 Oct 2006 12:39 PM |
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As we rode by the mortuary, I noticed some of those young men & women were in blankets and other makeshift insulation to keep out the night. It seemed that one was holding a small child. They truly did want to welcome their friend, Derek, home. They stood in silence and a very dignified, quiet respect as the Marines performed their sad duty and 30 aging strangers did their best to render honors for one of Salem’s best.
The family stood in a corner and seemed in quiet awe as the scene unfolded before them. May they receive strength through peace in the many hard days to follow.
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If your in uniform,
we've got your back!!
Labore pugnare parati sumus
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Big Mac
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Oregon
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| 14 Oct 2006 12:55 PM |
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I apologize for my deriliction in not being there. I will make every attempt to be at the funeral. My sincere condolences to Cpl. Jones' family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank you.
Dave M.
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rmcpeek
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Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 16 Oct 2006 8:15 AM |
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My sincere condolances to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jones. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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Pittsburgh, Pa.
US Army 1987 - 1995 |
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Roper
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| 16 Oct 2006 8:47 AM |
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My sincere condolenseces to the family and friends of LCPL Jones. God speed.
Roper
I willl attend tis mission on Saturday, anyone wishing to ride over from Central Oregon let me know, I will have a staging area to meet and times when those are posted. If the weather is bad I will cage over the pass, |
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Chonga
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Portland,Oregon
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| 16 Oct 2006 4:07 PM |
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Semper Fi L/CPl Jones , you make me proud to be an American. Rest in peace Marine.
* removed gif (wescoot2)
Chonga
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USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
Northern Oregon District Co-Captain |
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ipfrev
Posts: 233
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 16 Oct 2006 7:26 PM |
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Final Itinerary
Lance Corporal Derek W. Jones USMC
Saturday, October 21
Initial staging will be in the Applebee's parking lot at Salem Parkway & Liberty St NE. ~ 0900
KSU @ 0920 for a very short ride to the church.
Memorial Services will be at Salem Evangelical Church, 455 Locust St. NE (just off Broadway - one block North of Pine St.). Services scheduled for 10:00 AM.
Committal services will be at Restlawn Memory Garden, 201 Oak Grove Rd. NW (just off Hwy 22) at appx. 12:00 Noon.
Coming South on I-5, take the Salem Parkway exit (#260 A) and turn left into the driveway just past the Starbucks.
Northbound on I-5, exit 260, there is no A or B, go left over the freeway and turn left at the next light. Bear to the right onto Salem Parkway.
Staging area is 3.4 mi. from the Fwy.
My heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who are coming to Ride with Respect in honor of the sacrifice of this young patriot.
God bless you and go before you.
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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Bubz
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Eugene, OR
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| 16 Oct 2006 9:45 PM |
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My thoughts go out to Derek's family and friends during this most trying time.
Southern Valley (Eugene/Springfield and points south) riders and cages; I am planning on being at the Truck-n-Travel (Coburg at exit 199) at 0700, leaving at 0730. If anyone can meet, please let me know (click the send e-mail link under my picture).
Standing by,
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Sofa6993
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Eugene, Oregon
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| 16 Oct 2006 9:55 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sorrowful time. Regret unable to participate as I am required to work that day. Will be there in spirit.
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RickA
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Battleground, WA
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| 16 Oct 2006 10:18 PM |
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The northern contingent will be staging at Latus @0730 with KSU @ 0800 for the trip down to the Salem Applebee's parking lot (right by Starbucks Gary).
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl. Derek Jones.
Rick "LoneWolf" Alexander
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It is the soldier, not the reporter
who gives us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet
who gives us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer
who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves
beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by
the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
Father Denis Edward O'Brian, USMC
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Wyldheartlabs1
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| 16 Oct 2006 10:25 PM |
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| My deepest sympathies to the loved ones of LCpl Derek W. Jones; may God comfort you and hold you close through this hurtful time, and for all the days to follow. LCpl Jones, my humble gratitude to you for your dedication and service; you will never be forgotten, ever. Godspeed. |
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Digorig
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| 16 Oct 2006 10:44 PM |
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With respect to RickA, if there are riders in the beaverton/SW PDX area that would like to travel to honor Lance Corporal Derek W. Jones, I would submit that we meet/stage at Paradise HD on Cascade at 0730 as well, KSU at 0800.
If this is not appropriate as I am new, please just let me know and I will delete this post. Otherwise, I stand ready for phase 2 of this mission. |
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bikerbabe97
Posts: 150
Battleground, Washington
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| 17 Oct 2006 12:12 AM |
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I regret that I will not be able to attend the services for Lance Cpl. Jones, my job will not let me have the time off, however, I will be there in spirit, and to you Jeff and family, I pray that your grieving period will go swiftly and you will again be able to smile at the memories of your most precious Derek....May God's loving grace surround you...
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Sherrie
Mother of a Sailor
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Chonga
Posts: 929
Portland,Oregon
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| 17 Oct 2006 6:19 AM |
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K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Superheroes)
Chonga
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Bill Seymore AKA "Chonga"
USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
Northern Oregon District Co-Captain |
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ipfrev
Posts: 233
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 17 Oct 2006 8:02 AM |
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It makes good sense to have a West side assembly as well as Latus Motors on the East side. It eliminates back tracking and gives you more time to assimilate your Starbucks!
Warren, pick a central spot and make it "official".
Ride safe.
God bless you.
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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bjenning
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Silverdale, WA.
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| 17 Oct 2006 11:15 AM |
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To Derek's loved ones - I offer my most heartfelt condiolences for your loss in the hopes that it may help ease the pain you are feeling. I pray you may find a measure of comfort in knowing the PGR greives with you and will render honors to Derek with the utmost respect.
I will be joining this mission from Silverdale. I will be heading down Friday evening to Woodburn if anyone wants to convoy. |
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Respectfully,
Robert Jennings
FCCS(SW), USN (Ret)
Peninsula District Captain
Washington PGR
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cowboy0405
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Carlton Oregon
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| 17 Oct 2006 12:16 PM |
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My condiolences go out to Derek's family, I am sorry. Also I regret that I have not been able to attend any services lately due to my work schedule but I will be there for this mission.
Kevin W Scott
Cowboy0405
Iraq 04-05
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BigRhino
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| 17 Oct 2006 12:16 PM |
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God Bless you Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones for your sacrifice for your county, your duty is done, rest in peace. Please allow me to express my deepest condolences your family and friends. I will be at the North Santiam outside of Albany rest area around 8:00 am. Bubz, can you swing in and collect any of us who might be there with your group? |
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Rob -"Rhino"
USAF Medic 79-85
Portland Air Guard 85-87
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