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TXToad 
Posts: 87
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| 21 Oct 2006 12:18 AM |
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| What A showing... LT. Carvers son whom I was honored to meet this afternoon touched my hart.. I am stiil reflecting on the Mission of this afternoon. I am verry proud to have been able to be 1 of 38 bikes, thanks to all whom were there ....... TXToad |
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Starz
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Waxahachie, Texas 75165
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| 21 Oct 2006 8:07 AM |
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Did not get home til late. With the exit problems we still were able to make the family happy with our presence. Did anything come out of the News 8 coverage.
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azhawgrider
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Ponder, TX
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| 21 Oct 2006 8:46 AM |
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It was an honor to participate in the escort home for Lt Carver. I had a long chat with his grandfather before we left the airport. They have a strong family and I'm sure they will pull through these tough times.
The ride down 635 and the transition over to 75 was sure a challenge but we made it. Thanks to all the escort vehicles for making it a safe trip.
Both channels 5 and 8 had about 10 seconds of video coverage that I have seen. Seems like that white chopper followed us for a long time along 75 towards MckInney.
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 21 Oct 2006 8:52 AM |
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| Seems to me, that a Hero's homecoming requires more than 10 seconds of air time. But, then again, they (Channel8) did have to do a piece on "How much to tip". That was definitely important in the total scheme of life! OK.....I digress |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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Top7
Posts: 252
Allen, Collin County, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 9:02 AM |
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Thank you David, and ER for leading the escort. I was loading trucks for our High School Band and could not make this part of our mission.
Thank you to all who rode yesterday, I know how challenging an escort can be at that time of day.
See you tomorrow evening, and/or Monday morning.
Ride Safe,
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Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Patriot Guard Riders
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
"What you give away, you keep; what you keep, you lose!" - said Bow |
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 21 Oct 2006 9:23 AM |
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| In regards to our staging location, Mapquest shows that address to be WEST of 75, not East. Is this correct? Anyone? Virginia Pkwy seems to be west, Virginia Ave....East. Clarification, please! |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
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gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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Top7
Posts: 252
Allen, Collin County, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 9:36 AM |
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You are correct, it should read west. Getting it changed now.
Apologies,
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Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Patriot Guard Riders
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
"What you give away, you keep; what you keep, you lose!" - said Bow |
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Top7
Posts: 252
Allen, Collin County, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 9:42 AM |
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It is correct now, thanx harly69g.
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Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Patriot Guard Riders
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
"What you give away, you keep; what you keep, you lose!" - said Bow |
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RangerJurena
Posts: 23
Back in Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 12:36 PM |
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It was with great honor that I was able to particpate in my first mission yesterday. The turn out was more than I expected and to have one of the family members thank ME for being there made for a blurry ride along 635.
Regrettably, I will not be able to attend Sunday or Monday's service but shall be standing by as needed for future missions.
Thanks for allowing me to participate
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C Co 1st Ranger Bn. 87 -93
Florida Ranger Camp 93 -95
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 21 Oct 2006 12:57 PM |
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| Happy to have you on board, Ranger! Looking forward to seeing you the next time. |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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triker-songbird
Posts: 24
Arlington
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| 21 Oct 2006 1:00 PM |
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The Tramp and I will be on the Sunday mission.
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RangerJurena
Posts: 23
Back in Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 1:38 PM |
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Here is a link to a recent article about 2lt. Craver., from the Fort Benning newspaper.
http://www.thebayonet.com/stories/2006/102006/10.htm
He was a competitor in last years Best Ranger Competiton. He is remebered fondly on our board, Armyranger.com |
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C Co 1st Ranger Bn. 87 -93
Florida Ranger Camp 93 -95
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LtAng24
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| 21 Oct 2006 1:42 PM |
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LT Craver was a classmate of mine at Officer Candidate School in summer 2005. He was mentor, role-model, patriot and friend. The U.S. Army lost one of it's greatest Soldiers when Johnny was killed. Thank-you LT Craver for your service to this nation, you will not be forgotten!
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Angela Erale
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wisesafe
Posts: 169
Rowlett, TX
TX State Captain
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| 21 Oct 2006 1:47 PM |
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From the Bayonett:
Army loses another great Soldier
Bridgett Siter
Bayonet staff
Bayonet readers will remember Johnny Craver as a competitor in last year's Best Ranger Competition. He and his teammate, (then) Staff Sgt. Travis May, didn't make it to the finish line after a mishap on the spotjump.
Craver was disappointed of course, but he didn't let it get him down. The Texas native, who likened the gruesome Prusik climb to "a man going through childbirth," never, ever lost his sense of humor.
"He was very serious about everything he did, especially about being a Ranger and training Rangers, but he never lost his sense of humor," said May, now a sergeant first class and a Ranger instructor at the 4th Ranger Training Battalion. "He didn't stress over too much. He knew what was important."
What was important to 2nd Lt. Craver, 37, who was killed last week in Iraq when an IED exploded next to his Bradley, was his wife, Natalie, and his children, Savannah, 12, Caelen, 8, and Emma, 3.
He loved the outdoors, May said, and particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son. That was what mattered to Craver.
That, and being the best Soldier he could be. For Craver, that meant attending OCS and getting a chance to lead his platoon in combat. Craver, who volunteered for the combat assignment, had been in Iraq since midsummer.
He was expected home by Christmas.
"He was so motivated," May said. "He was anxious to take a platoon, anxious to lead, excited to go to combat. He was a great leader. The Army's lost a great Soldier."
Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Greenway, the former Ranger Training Brigade command sergeant major, knew Craver as an RI at the 4th Ranger Training Battalion.
"He was one of the best Rangers to walk the earth," Greenway said earlier this week in an e-mail he sent with a news account of Craver's death.
Craver, who was serving with the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, out of Fort Hood, Texas, insisted he wasn't a hero, his mother told a Denton, Texas, reporter.
"I'd call him a hero, and he'd say, 'I'm no hero. I'm just doing my job,'" she said. "But he was a hero. I know Johnny died doing what he wanted to do."
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Stand Tall & Silent,
Double D
David A David, Sr.
Texas State Captain - Retired |
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coffeymaker
Posts: 12
McKinney, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2006 5:24 PM |
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Well channel 8's 10 secs doubled channel 4's time. I wouldn't expect any more from our media, the important thing, we were there for the family. It was nice a couple of times when someone in traffic gave a thumbs up or a peace sign, also the fine couple standing on the hill coming into Mckinney with the US and Texas flag. For you new folks, it does NOT get any easier. This morning I started remembering the mother, the widow and the children I saw yesterday, I lost it.
I have to say, it's hard, but well worth it!!!!!!!! IT IS the right thing to do. God bless our troops, their families and all of my PGR brothers and sisters.
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 21 Oct 2006 7:25 PM |
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Thank you Lt. Craver 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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TXToad
Posts: 87
Md cities DFW
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| 22 Oct 2006 8:05 AM |
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| Any one who is attending mondays service frm Tarant Co or Points further west that would like to ride together please e-mail me I have a idea for a route that would save those of us from this area time in making it to Mc kinney on monday. Ride safe. Respectfuly TxToad |
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Top7
Posts: 252
Allen, Collin County, Texas
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| 22 Oct 2006 6:05 PM |
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Wow! Ya'll are the best...we had 25 bikes, at least 3 cages, 35+ folks at the Visitation. Thank you for the great turnout.
Special thanks are due to ER and Wafflemaker for bringing the flags and drinks...and the subset of the PGR store.
Also, to you who are standing vigil tonite on very short notice...and you know who you are....thank you very much!
See you tomorrow morning, ride safe!
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Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Patriot Guard Riders
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
"What you give away, you keep; what you keep, you lose!" - said Bow |
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rickcrabb
Posts: 420
Waxahachie, Republic of Texas
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| 22 Oct 2006 7:49 PM |
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| Home and safe. Once again the Patriot Guard Riders stood "Tall and Silent" - this time for over three hours straight! I can't imagine being more proud of being a part of something so wonderful. Thank you to all who attended and to the Craver family for allowing us to honor their son today. |
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"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert |
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Trophy Club Texas Biker
Posts: 161
Trophy Club, Texas
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| 22 Oct 2006 10:56 PM |
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How few there are who posses the gift to strike in us a chord we knew existed but so seldom took the time to hear its note. 2nd Lt. Johnny K.Craver, You have given the ultimate sacrifice anyone can give to their country. You are in Gods tender loving hands now. Even though you and I never met, my eyes are filled with the emotion of loss and sorrow. I hope your family gets a chance to read this little note and knows, there are some who truly care.
As a mournful nation places their hand over their hearts, we pledge allegiance to our flag you have not given your life in vain.
2nd Lt. Johnny K.Craver, I hear you ask the rest of us to carry on for you, I here you ask one thing of us as you rise into the heavens, only one simple thing, you ask in return.
That We Never wake as a country to find all you have believed in and sacrificed your life for and rested upon as your unwavering faith and honor in your nation, forever vanished like a vision vanished into the night.
IN YOUR HONOR.....We Will Never Give Up, We Will Never Give In, We will carry on, never forgetting the Integrity, Honor and Sacrifice you have given to your country.
This I Swear To You. AMEN.
Steven
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GRAPEGROWER
Posts: 127
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| 23 Oct 2006 10:34 AM |
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Lt Carver
I echo the words of my fellow Patriot Steven.
It was an Honor to serve you and your family sunday evening, as the sun set my thoughts were with you 7 your family.
Your voice was heard loud and clear to press on,and we will.
Rest knowing the guard WILL continue to honor you and this country which you have set free.
Grapegrower
Rick and Gail Wilkins
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triker-songbird
Posts: 24
Arlington
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:42 AM |
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The Tramp, The Lady in Red and I were honored to be a part of the celebration of Lt. Craver's life. Never having personally met this hero, we can only surmise what type of man he was. The dignity shown by his family and friends spoke of the caliber of this hero. Far better is the world for your contribution sir. Far better is heaven with your presence. Thank you for allowing us to show you a small token of the honor and respect we hold for you. Our prayers are with your family and loved ones now during this separation. "Go rest high upon that mountain, son you work on earth is done. Go to heaven a'shoutin' praise for the Father and the Son."
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wisesafe
Posts: 169
Rowlett, TX
TX State Captain
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| 23 Oct 2006 4:32 PM |
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Top7 and crew did a superb job in paying tribute to a Fallen Hero.
I pray that the family's heavy hearts are soon lifted and that they cherish the memories of Johnny for a life time. |
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Stand Tall & Silent,
Double D
David A David, Sr.
Texas State Captain - Retired |
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TXToad
Posts: 87
Md cities DFW
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| 23 Oct 2006 5:26 PM |
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| I was honored to ride the missing man formation with the Sgt Major In this service of honor. May The good Lord give comfort to the Family and friends of 2nd LT. Jhonny K Craver. Averry wise Woman I knew toldme that " There is Power In Prayer" Please all of my wonderful P.G.R. Bros and Sisters Continue to Pray for this Family As I have been. A Special Thanks to Wingman and the Wafflemaker for all that they bring to this great team effort as well as the one and only Double D. Its a honor to be at your service. Your Brother in Arms: TXToad ......... IT WILL BE LONG; IT WILL BE HARD; THERE WILL BE NO WITHDRAWALL; (SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL 1942) |
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texasredc
Posts: 68
Garland, Texas
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:04 PM |
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No words convey the flavor of a mission, especially this one. I had thought that I had attended too many when I could travel the procession route with dry eyes, then those darn towns folk pull to the side of the road for our fallen hero, step from their vehicles and show their respect with their hands on their heart, or the old vet with a sharp salute. My jaded heart melted. Always good to see old friends and meet new faces. Hope we all ride together again someday under different circumstances. A finer bunch of folks, I have never found. Thank you for the honor.
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