Reaps 
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Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 18 Oct 2006 1:48 AM |
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We have a memorial service for Staff Sergeant Robert Paul for Nov 5...this was a soldier that was Killed in Action in Operation Enduring Freedom.
The following information contains the time and place and location:
Nov 5 2006 Time: 1:30pm Place: The Dalles Wahtonka Union High School (auditorium) 1100 E 12th The Dalles, OR
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~Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing~
~Abraham Lincoln: "Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or hanged."~
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ssgtbam
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Pacific Protectorates State Captain, Johnson City, OR
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| 18 Oct 2006 2:46 AM |
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While I realize that this service is on the same day as the very large run along I-205, I encourage all to attend it....we can always ride from Point A to Point B, but we can not always show our support to the family of SSG Paul. There are family members who are arriving from across the nation and they have specifically asked that we attend this mission in memory of their soldier!
PGR represented us very well at his funeral, now it is our turn to show that the support continues here in the Pacific Northwest!
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STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Oregon State Ride Captain
Pacific Protectorates Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
Mom of Firefighter, Michael Fleek
Marine Mom to PFC Matthew Fleek, USMC
Marine Mom-in-Law to LCpl Monique Fleek, USMC |
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Ridley
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| 18 Oct 2006 7:47 AM |
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| Our hearts are forever grateful for this soldier, our prayers for this family. Riding in spirit to honor SSG Paul. |
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GARYCOLUMBIA
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Vancouver, WA
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| 18 Oct 2006 8:04 AM |
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We will be at this mission in memory of SSG Robert Paul. I was wondering if we could go to Clark County Fair Grounds and register and then proceed to The Dalles to attend this Memorial and then go back to Wilsonville for the B-B Que?
Anyway we will be riding to The Dalles.
Gary Everett
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Gary Everett
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smokeybones
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Lake Ariel,Pa
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| 18 Oct 2006 8:06 AM |
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| Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family |
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hdx2
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Central District Captain Springfield, Oregon
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| 18 Oct 2006 10:27 AM |
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I would be honored to ride in support of SSGT Robert Paul. My condolences to his family and friends.
Bam, your absolutely right. We have only one opportunity to honor this hero. The good Lord willing, you can count on me to be there.
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USN 1970 - '74
Rick_Klein@patriotguard.org
Proud father of Cpl R.J. Klein, USMC
(Current Status = 2nd Recon Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC - Swift - Silent - Deadly - Scout-Sniper School, Camp Pendleton, CA. |
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 18 Oct 2006 10:42 AM |
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SSG Paul,
I know you gave everything for your country, and I know my brothers and sisters in the Pacific NW will be honored to share in this memorial. God bless this family and God bless the PGR members who are willing to ride with honor, dignity, and respect, for those who have given all.
WVHusker
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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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borntoride
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Oak Lawn
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| 18 Oct 2006 11:17 AM |
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| God Bless you SSG Robert Paul, thank you for fighting for our Feedom in America, we would be lost with out you, God Bless you and your Family and Friends. |
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jrjensen
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Troutdale, OR
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| 18 Oct 2006 10:24 PM |
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| I will be honored to ride in support of SSG Paul on the 5th, I can always ride to Wilsonville but, as as been said before, this is our only chance to honor the American Hero. |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
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rmcpeek
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Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:35 AM |
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My sincere condolances to the family and friends of SSG Robert Paul . Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Old Coastie
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Wayne, Illinois
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| 21 Oct 2006 9:17 PM |
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To my Oregon PGR brothers and sisters: I was the R/C for SSGT Robert Paul's funeral in Illinois. We had a very strong turnout for his services and despite the presence of *others* I believe upheld both missions of the PGR. The family expressed sincere appreciation for our presence as we honored this American Hero.
Our role here is done, and you have the watch. Ride safe, ride proud, ride with respect, and thank you.
Respectfully,
John
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Oreo
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Eugene, OR.
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| 22 Oct 2006 9:31 AM |
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| It will be an honor to ride for SSG Robert Paul. God bless his family and friends, he served us well. May he rest in peace. |
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Mike "Oreo"
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Reaps
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Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 23 Oct 2006 5:39 AM |
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I shall do everything I can to be present to honor this hero and support the family.
Bless you all,
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~Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing~
~Abraham Lincoln: "Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or hanged."~
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Roper
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| 23 Oct 2006 4:58 PM |
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I will attend this mission, anyone coming from Central Oregon please let me know and we can arrange a staging area.
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:22 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG Robert Paul. SSG Paul I am forever grateful for your service to our country. You are and will remain an American Hero. |
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jrjensen
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Troutdale, OR
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:39 PM |
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Timing will be critical but might be able to fit in both the metal and the memorial; got this from Fred earlier today:
For your other question about signing up going to the SSG Paul Mission and then go to Wilsonville, here is the latest. The Medal will be presented at the Clark County Fairgrounds at 11 am. In Wilsonville there will be a short ceremony at 2pm for those not covered at the Fairgrounds. Fred "Ducpho" Salanti
It will be cutting it pretty close but IF it could be arranged to get us on the road by noon, we should be able to make it to The Dalles by 1330 |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
We live as many, we stand as one. |
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MikeV
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| 24 Oct 2006 5:28 PM |
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| Will there be a coordinated run from the Portland/Vancouver area to the service? If not, please let me know when and where y’all are heading out and perhaps we can have an uncoordinated run.
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Trophy Club Texas Biker
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Trophy Club, Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 11:47 PM |
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When one bleeds, we all bleed, When one is taken from us, we all feel the empty void.
In the deepest part of every true patriots heart, is a pure positive energy that so truly desires to let your family know that your loss is also our loss. I know this is not always something that can be explained by a few simple written words no matter how hard I try to use my words to embrace you in this time of your family heart ache.
With Our Deepest Regret, And Our Highest Respectable Humble Regard, We openly shed more than just tears with you. Our heart aches knowing your feeling an aching void. Our heart ache is truly in honor felt for your loved one. It will be an honor and privilege for the Trophy Club Texas Bikers to stand tall, proud, respectful, silent and mourn in silence even at a distance from the state of Texas and continue to show our support to a heart broken family, state and nation.
Steven
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ssgtbam
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Pacific Protectorates State Captain, Johnson City, OR
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:40 AM |
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Tentative plan will be to stage at the same place as we did for the Hood River Mission for PO Lee. I cannot remember the name of the truckstop, though.....
I believe if we stage at 0930 with ride brief at 1000-1015 and KSU at 1030 we will be in The Dalles by 1230 and the services begin at 1330.
Let me know if this works for you....Gary Everett and I will be working on this one together....
I have already posted the address, but will get some directions to post here soon. I am not sure yet how long the services will be. Will try to find that out as well.
Thank you all that plan to go to this mission. If we need to plan any car pooling we can do that closer to the mission....I will have two guest attendees....one is my bunkie from bootcamp coming from South Carolina, and the other is the Parade Aligner coming from Phoenix, Arizona. And of course Pipey.
We will have coffee, water and flags and tape in the Bam Mobile!
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STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Oregon State Ride Captain
Pacific Protectorates Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
Mom of Firefighter, Michael Fleek
Marine Mom to PFC Matthew Fleek, USMC
Marine Mom-in-Law to LCpl Monique Fleek, USMC |
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jrjensen
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Troutdale, OR
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:50 AM |
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Its the Flying J truckstop - the last one before getting on I-84 east bound. Giving us 2 hrs to go from Troutdale to The Dalles sounds like you're planning to slow down to my speed! |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
We live as many, we stand as one. |
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ssgtbam
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Pacific Protectorates State Captain, Johnson City, OR
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:52 AM |
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There is another truck stop or was it just a restaurant that we were at....same exit, I believe....I like to be on the conservative side on timing so that we do not exceed the speed limit in our plan! Besides we like having you as part of the group.... |
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STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Oregon State Ride Captain
Pacific Protectorates Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
Mom of Firefighter, Michael Fleek
Marine Mom to PFC Matthew Fleek, USMC
Marine Mom-in-Law to LCpl Monique Fleek, USMC |
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jrjensen
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Troutdale, OR
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:57 AM |
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The other one is T/A, about 100 yds before the Flying J and it does have a restrurant while at the Flying J, there was a small one beside it (with great food!).
Please claify "observe the speed limit" - is that the posted one or the one people like to ride??? |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
We live as many, we stand as one. |
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kglocke
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| 25 Oct 2006 10:04 AM |
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Anybody from the East side planning to attend the service for SSgt. Robert Paul? I'll be "caging", of course, and may have (small) passengers - but I'll try to keep up!
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hdx2
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Central District Captain Springfield, Oregon
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| 25 Oct 2006 12:22 PM |
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I don't see staging points for Eugene/Springfield as of yet so if I can be so bold to post. Please send feedback if this is not appropriate. I checked 'Maps and directions' and it states 2 hours to Troutdale. We will stop at the Santiam rest area and probably Latus (?) to pick up riders. Here is what I would propose:
I5 exit 199 Coburg. T/A truck stop (restraunt next to Shell station) west of I5 on Sunday at 0645 for ride briefing. KSU @ 0700. Santiam rest area at around 0745 with KSU @ 0800. Arrive Troutdale approx 0945.
Comments or Suggestions?
I may ask an experienced rider/PGR member to lead the pack.
Rick
Post was edited by me. I took out the weather report. I kept thinking this mission was for this Sunday. It is next Sunday. Thanks for setting me straight BJ. |
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Rick_Klein@patriotguard.org
Proud father of Cpl R.J. Klein, USMC
(Current Status = 2nd Recon Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC - Swift - Silent - Deadly - Scout-Sniper School, Camp Pendleton, CA. |
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ssgtbam
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Pacific Protectorates State Captain, Johnson City, OR
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| 25 Oct 2006 12:37 PM |
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Sounds great Rick, run with it, my friend...
So far...we have Roper from the other side of the state
we have Rick from Eugene
we have Gary from Troutdale
Do we need anymore assisting on this? Of course if there are any other groups of folks coming, we would appreciate a lead person and also a contact number....we will want to have a numbers report as you roll out and an ETA. We will have sign in sheets at Troutdale. If you would please sign in as soon as you arrive, we will try to have more than one clipboard and pen available.
We may have radios to sign out, and we have them charged and ready to go....
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STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Oregon State Ride Captain
Pacific Protectorates Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
Mom of Firefighter, Michael Fleek
Marine Mom to PFC Matthew Fleek, USMC
Marine Mom-in-Law to LCpl Monique Fleek, USMC |
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