whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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| 12 Oct 2006 11:05 AM |
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UPDATE POSTED 15 Oct 06 @ 2342 hrs cst
Bless God. This has now became a confirmed mission. I challenge all PGR members who are able to attend to be there for this family. I have spoken to a family who wishes nothing more then to see our Fallen Hero the Honor and Respect during their time of grief.
Please stay updated today with any and all Updates, as there will be coordination going on throughout today!
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1024-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Oct. 8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe, 20, of Chinook, Mont., died Oct. 8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Capt. Robert M. Secher, 33, of Germantown, Tenn., died Oct. 8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
Media with questions about Jones and Sandvick Monroe can contact the Hawaii public affairs office at (808) 257-8870.
Media with questions about Secher can contact the Okinawa public affairs office at 011-81-611-745-0790 or 81-611-745-7423.
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dreamcatcher
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TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 12 Oct 2006 11:39 AM |
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My prayers are with the family of Capt. Secher, may the Lord keep His loving Hand upon you to comfort you in this time of mourning.................. Capt. Secher, your mission here is complete, fly now with the Angels ............
Standing by in Antioch, TN should this become a confirmed mission....
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aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
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mailman
Posts: 12907
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Oct 2006 12:05 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Robert M. Secher. Sir, Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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MusicmanM58
Posts: 223
Madison, Tn.
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| 12 Oct 2006 12:14 PM |
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Capt. Robert M. Secher, thank you for your service to our country, and for giving you all to defend our freedoms. Go peacefully on your final mission to be with our Lord & Savior... stand down now... day is done. To the family and friends, may God help you get thru your time of grieving... my prayers will be with you.
Standing By In Madison...
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 12 Oct 2006 3:03 PM |
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Sir, Thank you for your service to this great Country. To your family & friends we send our heartfelt condolences. Rest easy for your mission is complete.
I will start the contacting process to learn if our support to the family will be requested. |
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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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NoNo
Posts: 380
West Fargo, ND
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| 12 Oct 2006 4:05 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the Secher family.
Robert "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Dave
We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
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ac57
Posts: 1546
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 12 Oct 2006 4:08 PM |
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| Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Capt. Robert M Secher . May this hero rest in peace . |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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Maddog_Morgan
Posts: 172
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| 12 Oct 2006 4:20 PM |
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May he rest in peace, may his family find comfort, and may he not be forgotten.
This is your Memphis Ride Captain,
I await word on if Captain Secher is comming back to Germantown, or is being buried elsewhere. If it's in the Memphis Area I'll gladly act as your Ride Captain.
If anyone in the area knows the family, please e-mail me the particulars. I would like to request an invitation in person if possible. |
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 12 Oct 2006 4:35 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Robert Secher. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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Shortstack
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Millington, TN
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| 12 Oct 2006 4:47 PM |
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Capt. Secher ---- Your devotion to God, Country, the Marine Corp. and your family is appreciated by many who did not know you personally. I speak for one such person. You Sir are a true Hero. Rest now in the arms of God and know that many are grateful for your service.
Secher Family/Friends---- Thank You for sharing your son and brother with us. The trials of a family of service men/women are many and at times frightful. We all grieve with you. May God grant you strength and comfort.
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 12 Oct 2006 5:09 PM |
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I have gathered and shared alot of information with the Ride Captain (Mad_dog) I have spoken with a Representative from the COA. I will be contacting this office again tomorrow.
Please keep in mind also that Maddog is leading the welcome home ride for the 913 Unit, he may well need your assistance if the services for Capt. Secher continue into Monday.
Please be prepared for a short notice if this becomes a confirmed mission. I will share with you that the Visitation is set for this weekend. With this said, please be prepared! |
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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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hambone
Posts: 38
Munford, TN
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| 12 Oct 2006 5:19 PM |
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| Just saw this on the news and pulled up the site to see it was just posted this afternoon. I'm ready and will be there to honor this Marine! Waiting further word. |
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Rick Hammer
Sgt USMC 91'-99'
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 12 Oct 2006 5:24 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Capt. Robert M. Secher. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.
Bill
USAF Veteran 1958-1962
Jacksonville, Fl.
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 12 Oct 2006 6:14 PM |
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A memorial service has been scheduled for 1:00 PM Sunday, October 15 at Temple Israel, 1376 East Massey, Memphis, TN 38138 A burial with full military honors will be held at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125 immediately following the memorial service. The public is invited to attend. The family request memorials be sent to the Marines/Iraq Legal Defense Fund c/o Hon. Victor E. Ramirez, P.O. Box 1255, Solana Beach, CA 92075 or the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.
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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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Genisis
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Dyersburg, TN.
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| 12 Oct 2006 6:49 PM |
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Posted By hambone on 12 Oct 2006 5:19 PM
Just saw this on the news and pulled up the site to see it was just posted this afternoon. I'm ready and will be there to honor this Marine! Waiting further word.
Same here Hambone. I will ride beside you with pride and honor. Capt. Robert M. Secher is an American hero that will be missed but never forgotten. I will pray for his family and loved ones in this time of greif. I am however at peace in knowing that Capt. Robert M. Secher is now in the hands of the Lord and is now at peace.
I stand ready to honor. Waiting for details. |
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tomkatz4
Posts: 590
Florence AL
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| 12 Oct 2006 6:51 PM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Capt. Robert Secher. May the Lord comfort each of you in these difficult times. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 12 Oct 2006 9:23 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, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, 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.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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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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Maddog_Morgan
Posts: 172
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| 13 Oct 2006 8:22 AM |
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| I've been given his sister's phone number, no Answer. Will contact the family soonest for permission. |
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Maddog_Morgan
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| 13 Oct 2006 8:57 AM |
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STAND DOWN,
I TALKED WITH MS. BALLIN, CAPTAIN SECHER'S SISTER ON THE PHONE.
Although she appreciates that we care, she has discussed it with her family and asks that we do not attend as a "Patriot Guard Riders" or display the flags like are our trademark. They feel that all the funeral arrangements that have been made thru the temple and the Marine Corps are sufficent.
STAND DOWN Please. |
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CAJUN
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| 13 Oct 2006 3:34 PM |
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| Cajun standing down. |
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 13 Oct 2006 10:57 PM |
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I RECEIVED THIS RESPONSE TODAY IN AN EMAIL.
"I contacted the sister, she said you talked with her last night. We need to let everyone know to “Stand Down”.
It was not me that spoke to the family (sister) last night. I would like the person that did speak to the sister to email me. |
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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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rjwheaton
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Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 14 Oct 2006 2:40 AM |
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Thank you Captain Secher 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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Maddog_Morgan
Posts: 172
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| 16 Oct 2006 5:34 AM |
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Another Mission Completed.
Because of the short notice (less than 24 hours), we only had about a dozen biikes.. but we made up for quantity with quality. Everyone stayed the entire length of the service.. from 11:30 to almost 3:30.
We received the thanks of many family members, the rabbi, and the congregation.
For everyone's knowledge, a jewish funeral lasts about 45 minutes at the synagoge, and another 30 at the cemetery.. However there is another ceremony that is private (family only) right after that.
The Memphis Police is now aware of our mission and willing to assist. As well, I have the contact number of a motorcycle escort company that we can use for future missions in the area.
It was a honor riding for the PGR again, Hope to see everyone at the welcome home for the 913 today at Union City |
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rmcpeek
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Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 16 Oct 2006 7:20 AM |
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My sincere condolances to the family and friends of Capt. Robert M. Secher. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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tuti40
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| 16 Oct 2006 11:22 PM |
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I cannot say what an honor it was to attend the ride for Capt Robert Secher. There were only 10 of us, but to the family we were the world. Or that’s how they made us feel. I watched and I cried throughout the day as the officers who handled Robert showed how much they cared for who they held. Robert’s father came up to us twice and thanked us for being there, once before the services started and at the end as he gently held the flag that was given to him, I felt so humbled.
We even had many of the Marines thanking us for our attendance. It is not us, it is them we should be thanking for it is they who allow us to sleep at night. But yet they felt the need to tell us that they were glad we were there. What is this world that these soldiers who sacrifice their lives have to thank those that support them? For it should be expected.. but yet too many dishonor them.
I was lucky enough to meet a young man who is still currently serving his country. Art joined us for this ride, he is part of the 101st Airborne out of TN. He served both in Afghanistan and Iraq as my son did. But it goes to show how much they care for their own that he would honor those that serve next to him too. It was a great pleasure meeting you Art.
The ride from the Synagogue to the Veterans Cemetery was a long one. It was overcast, the wind blowing and cold. It fit my mood perfectly. I was numb from the tears. About a mile before the cemetery a fire station had there engines out and three lone firemen stood at attention as we went by. To me you could hear no sounds… all I could see finally was the show of support you would see in smaller towns… yes there were only three of them… but it did not matter… because someone else knew… someone else felt the sacrifice of the Secher family.
My smile grew even bigger as we approached to the entrance of the cemetery. I wish I had a camera to capture the site of the Firefighter Ladder Engine (I couldn’t tell you the correct term for this)… it’s ladder extended to it’s highest …. And hanging from the cage at the top of the ladder… was beautiful old glory… and below standing in front of the engine were another eight fire fighters also standing at attention saluting and welcoming the procession as it went by.
At the end of all the services we had several people who came up to us and asked us about our group. And we had many more thanking us for our attendance. I know I cried on one ladies shoulder as she cried on mine as we mutually supported each other over the loss. So although we did not have many, to the Secher family and friends it didn’t matter.
Lord guide this family with your strength for their sacrifice. Thank you Capt Robert Secher for the freedom you have given my family and this country. I can only hope it’s not taken for granted it could be so easily whisked away.
He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly and safety each and every night knowing that a soldier stood the watch. I am here to say “Shipmate, the watch stands relieved, relieved by those you have led, guided and trained.” Capt Robert Secher, you stand relieved, they have the watch!
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