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Subject: SHORT NOTICE - Stg3 Demetrius McKinney, Veteran, Tampa, FL - 20 Oct 06

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harly69g User is Offline
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KY State Captain
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18 Oct 2006 5:05 PM Alert 
The Patriot Guard Riders from Florida have been asked by the family of U.S. Navy Veteran Stg3 Demetrius McKinney to stand in honor of him Friday, 20 October 2006. Services will be held at:
 
Wilson Funeral Home
3000 N 29th St
Tampa, FL
 
at 11:00 a.m.
 
We will meet and park in the street on 22nd Ave on the north side of the funeral home property at 10:00 a.m.. Please bring a kickstand pad in case we're asked to move to grass parking.
 
Bill Payne (aka Ranger75) will be your ride captain for this mission.
Please direct any questions to him.
Cell  941-705-1252
 
We apologize for the short notice and thank you for all that you do.
 
John Minch (aka slowpoke)
Florida Senior Ride Captain
In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 7/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07 - 12/07
In Memory: Ed "oldiron" Barrett 10/07

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ranger75 User is Offline
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18 Oct 2006 5:29 PM Alert 
Fellow Patriot Guard Riders. Desperate situations sometimes call for desperate measures. Due to miscommunications, which were not the fault of our Florida leadership, but simply an error along the way, we only found out about this mission last night, and I read an email from Slowpoke this A.M., asking if we could do this on such short notice. Knowing that we are a little less in numbers here in Florida then we once were, but with more heart then ever, I immediately answered, "of course, that's what we do. We honor our heros." I realize that this is extremely short notice, but after talking with the family this a.m., and hearing the gratitude between the tears, that perfect strangers were asking to come and honor their son, their brother, I am asking that despite the fact that the timing sucks on this one, if you can find it possible to make this one, please, please make the effort. We will not be going to Bushnell, as the funeral director has only requested a LEO escort to the edge of Tampa and it is too late to change that now. Not only will you make this grumpy old ride captain very happy and proud, your presence wll mean a great deal to the family of this fine man. I know it will not be possible for many of you, and for those that would like to, but can't, you'll be with us in spirit. And I also know that being who you people are, that if you can make this mission, you will. Thank you.
sig22 User is Offline
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New Port Richey, Fl

Senior Ride Captain

FL State Captain-Retired




18 Oct 2006 6:04 PM Alert 
I send my sincere condolences to the family of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney.
May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Godspeed Demetrius.....Godspeed.....
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

RIDING IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF:
PGR FL Ride Captain (Ret) Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell - 24 Jun 2008

PGR TN member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"

PGR GA Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"

PGR FL Senior Ride Captain Jack "Jacklok" Loken - 20 Oct 2007
"Take care, ride safe"
Always in our thoughts....Forever in our hearts....
smokeybones User is Offline
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Lake Ariel,Pa
18 Oct 2006 6:08 PM Alert 
my sincere condolences to the family of Veteran Stg3 Demetrius McKinney.
talk2e User is Offline
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Deltona, FL
18 Oct 2006 6:23 PM Alert 
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of this fine American Hero. Rest easy Sailor. Mission complete, job well done.

It is with great sorrow that I will not be able to attend this mission but I know the family is in good hands with ranger.
MSgt USMC (Ret) 1981-2007
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas

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yepper User is Offline
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Palm Coast, FL
18 Oct 2006 6:27 PM Alert 
Stg3 McKinney family and friends are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Ride Safe,
Rick Hinton
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Lucky1951 User is Offline
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EUSTIS , FLORIDA
18 Oct 2006 6:49 PM Alert 
Prayers and codolences Demetrius Mckinney ,  Family , and Friends . Thank you Demetrius for your service . You are in the LORDS hands now .
Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th
sneakysnake User is Offline
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Panama City, Fl.
18 Oct 2006 7:28 PM Alert 
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to the family & friends of Demetrius McKinney. You all will remain in our thoughts & Prayers.
It is with deep regrets that I cannot attend this mission. I will be there in spirit.
Ride safe my brothers & sisters.
Animals

James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
seanpost User is Offline
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Deltona, FL
18 Oct 2006 7:30 PM Alert 
RIP Petty Officer McKinney, with our gratitude. I won't be able to attend but will keep him and his family in my thoughts on Friday.
"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION" - PGR member Ancient1
jular2 User is Offline
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Hallandale, Florida
18 Oct 2006 9:05 PM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of Petty Officer McKinney--I will make an effort to make this mission--it is the least I can do,
Larry Schneider
Hallandale, Florida
U.S. Army Veteran 1955-1957
Retired Sergeant, Suffolk County N.Y, Police Department
PGRLabLuvr User is Offline
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Naples, FL

Ride Captain
19 Oct 2006 4:03 AM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran.

Pegs down…
Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

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In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

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wvhusker User is Offline
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
19 Oct 2006 5:31 AM Alert 
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. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will 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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alqaadir User is Offline
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Shalimar, FL
19 Oct 2006 5:39 AM Alert 
My prayers are with the family and friends of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney
USAF Retired
1976 - 1996
American Legion Riders Post #75
Eglin Freedom Riders
lwallace User is Offline
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19 Oct 2006 5:42 AM Alert 
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this American Hero.
Rest in peace Stg3 Demetrius McKinney.
With all my respect,
Lance
rmcpeek User is Offline
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Pittsburgh, PA.
19 Oct 2006 6:34 AM Alert 
My sincere condolances to the family and friends of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney. Thank you for your service. God Bless.

Choke
Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
US Army 1987 - 1995
borntoride User is Offline
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Oak Lawn
19 Oct 2006 6:40 AM Alert 
God Bless you STG3 Demetrius McKinney, Thank you for fighting for our freedom in America, we would be lost with out you, God Bless you and your Family and Friends.





old jumper User is Offline
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Newnan, GA
19 Oct 2006 7:12 AM Alert 
Deepest condolances to the family of Stg3 MCKINNEY, Old Jumper and Teardrop will be proud to stand in honor of this American hero.
-Ralph Walker
82nd Airborne 1959-1961
Fla. Ride Captain/Retired

It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done. - Charles Dickens

OLD-Cop User is Offline
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19 Oct 2006 7:19 AM Alert 
We send our prayers to the family and friends of Stg3 Demetrius Mckinney. The Lord knows that we would love to be present to Honor this veteran but unable at this time.
susuchandler User is Offline
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Orlando, FL
19 Oct 2006 8:03 AM Alert 
My condolences go out the the family and friends of Demetrius. I pray that you will find comfort to get you through the times ahead. I will be unable to attend because of work committments, but I will be there in spirit and say a prayer for all.
Susan
USN 88-93, USNR 93-98
Florida Senior Ride Captain

Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
mlparco User is Offline
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FORMER Ride Captain Tampa, Florida
19 Oct 2006 8:42 AM Alert 
I am regrettably commited to doing something in Daytona with the Florida Rider Training Program. My condolences to the family of Stg3 McKinney, and a thank you to him for serving.
FORMER Ride Captain - Tampa Area, Florida
In Valor there is Hope
Fred Custer User is Offline
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19 Oct 2006 11:35 AM Alert 
My condolances to the family and friends of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney. Will be an honor to be there.
Be departing the Zephyrhills VFW at 0845 with at least 2 others.
Fred Custer
Twowheeler User is Offline
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Florida PGR Mentor Largo, FL
19 Oct 2006 12:00 PM Alert 
There would be no better way for me to spend part of the anniversary of my birth than to express my gratitude to someone who has served our nation in the cause of freedom. I am planning to be there on Friday to stand in honor of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney.
USN 1959-1963
dasmith59 User is Offline
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19 Oct 2006 12:33 PM Alert 
Our prayers and gratitude go out to Stg3 McKinney and to his family. His contributions have made this a better country. God bless.

Tampa natives. Is I-4 complete enough to take exit #1 north to the funeral home? I will be coming from St Pete. Thanks

Don Smith
USAF 1959-1980
bosky User is Offline
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st. joseph, MO
19 Oct 2006 1:04 PM Alert 
my deepest condolences to the family of Demetrius McKinney. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
19 Oct 2006 6:40 PM Alert 
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Stg3 Demetrius McKinney. Sailor, Rest Your Oar.
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
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