cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 19 Oct 2006 6:51 PM |
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Maine Marines Coming Home:
Next week the 125th will be coming home into Topsham Maine; They are looking at Oct. 24 to the 26th. With this being troop movement the final plans will be given to me 24 hours prior to them coming home.
Mission 1) Southern Maine Welcome our troops at the Tolls booths in York, Maine. Ride them to Topsham or as far as you can go.
Mission 2) Topsham Maine, Welcome home assembly with flags
Mission 3) Escort to Peru Maine : Welcome Home: Lance Corporal Matthew Colpitts and Lance Corporal Tyler Colpitts
As I find out more I will update the thread.
Thank you everyone~
Christine Y Suydam
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"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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PGRLabLuvr
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Bonita Springs, FL
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| 21 Oct 2006 5:59 AM |
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| Welcome Home…thank you for your service!!! |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud USAF Blue Star Mom
TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
Proud Grandma of AF Brat Emma Marie McIntosh
Standing the Flagline in Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
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chuckh
Posts: 249
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| 21 Oct 2006 11:10 AM |
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I believe this to be 1st Battalion 25th Marines.. not 125th Marines..
Welcome back just the same!!!!! |
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Chuck Harvey
CT Sr. Ride Captain
USMC
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 692
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 23 Oct 2006 3:57 AM |
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Good Morning Everyone, It looks like this is going to be Wed now. They should call me today with the final details.
Bob Labrie (Falcon69) is going to be you RC. So follow up for details. Thanks |
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Assistant State Captain, Maine
Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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capemar52
Posts: 118
Dover, NH / Cape Cod
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| 23 Oct 2006 5:48 AM |
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Welcome home boys....................Semper Fi................
IRISH
Dover NH/CapeCod |
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CavScoutMom
Posts: 485
Louisville, KY
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:47 AM |
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| WELCOME HOME HEROES!!! Thank you for your sacrifices and service!! May your journey be a joyous one!! |
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Coast Guard Veteran ('81-90) Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada 1983
Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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Blackpony
Posts: 193
Friendship,Maine
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| 23 Oct 2006 9:39 AM |
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Let me add my Welcome Home to the 1/25 Marines.I'm so glad your back on American soil.
God Speed on your journey.
Standing by...................
Ken Barrett
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Ken Barrett
U.S.N.69/72
Maine Ride Captain
Maine HOTH Coordinator
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CavScoutMom
Posts: 485
Louisville, KY
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| 23 Oct 2006 2:30 PM |
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| Hey Swaybar, you goin? I'll ride with you anyday! How 'bout you John? Anyone from Rockland? Bueller? :D |
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Coast Guard Veteran ('81-90) Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada 1983
Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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Hercman
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Marietta, GA
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| 23 Oct 2006 4:06 PM |
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Dang I was hopping it would be Tuesday. I have to work on weds.
Anyways Welcome home guys. Thank you very very much for your service. |
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machinegunsmate
Posts: 156
richmond maine
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| 23 Oct 2006 4:49 PM |
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finally a good mission count me in the bike is up and running and i am available all day wed. details please standing by in richmond coyote welcome home guys!!!
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"Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country" John. F. Kennedy
What have you done for your country lately? Some of us have given all and continue as living dead to reach deep and give . How dare any American shame us all with your apathy and selfishness!
Proud wife of SSG Dale Kelly jr.
KIA Ash Shamiajah Iraq 5/6/06
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JoeJr
Posts: 21
Bar Harbor Maine
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| 23 Oct 2006 5:48 PM |
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Welcome home Hero's. I hope I can greet you in person.
Anyone riding from midcoast - Bar Harbor way?
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Swaybar
Posts: 467
Spruce Head, ME
Ride Captain
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| 23 Oct 2006 5:58 PM |
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Welcome Home!
Can't do Wed or Thursday...If it gets kicked to Friday I'm There! |
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Mike
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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FALCON69
Posts: 80
BANGOR, MAINE
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:15 PM |
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I also would like to say welcome home to our returning Marines (something that was never said to me and mine from Vietnam.) Its great that we can all get together and welcome them home in PGR style.
It looks like Thursday right now I don.t have very many details as yet but I am planing a stageing area in Topsham, by the base at Hannafords parking lot, between 10am and 1:00pm, more to follow as soon as I know.
Falcon69 MSG E-8 USA Retired Bob LaBrie
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CavScoutMom
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Louisville, KY
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:38 PM |
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Well, whatever day it is, I will be there unless something unforeseeable happens to keep me from this event.
Now all I have to do is a geography lesson. Being new to the Rockland area, I need to see if the escort to Peru is doable for me.
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Coast Guard Veteran ('81-90) Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada 1983
Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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CavScoutMom
Posts: 485
Louisville, KY
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:41 PM |
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Duplicate post; don't know how that happened  
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Coast Guard Veteran ('81-90) Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada 1983
Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 692
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 24 Oct 2006 4:08 AM |
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Good Morning,
I just forward on to Bob the final information and he will be getting it posted. The escort fromt he border has been cancelled due to the LEO bring them in are going to be taveling about 70-75, and they don't want to have to worry about us traveling at that speed so I have spoke to our contact and we will be doing a large welcome in Topsham and the escort to Peru is going to be a welcome event at a later date. The twins want to just get home and spend time with there family. Which is understanding. So watch for details from Bob (Falcon69) for staging. See you all Thurs. |
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Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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Hercman
Posts: 270
Marietta, GA
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| 24 Oct 2006 5:36 AM |
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| Thursdays even worse for me!!!! Ugghhh I can't wait to retire. 4.5 years to go :) |
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FALCON69
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BANGOR, MAINE
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| 24 Oct 2006 9:05 AM |
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The mission is a go, we will be staging at Hannafords parking lot in Topsham, at 9:15am on Thursday, for a approximately 10:00 am mission, would love to see a great turnout for these returning Marines.
Falcon69 MSG E-8 USA Retired Bob
Vietnam 1965-66 1969-70
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Eagle1SG
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Biddeford, Maine
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| 24 Oct 2006 9:32 AM |
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Got dental surgery on Thursday. Is there anyone in the Biddeford area that is going that can pick up the "Proudly Supporting Our Troops" banner. Give me a call 283-8584 and I can meet you someplace.
Roland Pelletier
1SG US Army
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USAFX2 MOM
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Oxford County HOTH Norway, Maine
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| 24 Oct 2006 8:03 PM |
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WELCOME HOME !! ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO THE O'LEARY HOUSE. YOU ARE TRUE, BRAVE AMERICAN HEROES AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY AND FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. STANDING BY TO WELCOME YOU HOME.
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MsgtPerry
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Kennebec County, Maine
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| 25 Oct 2006 9:14 AM |
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| Welcome home! Thanks for your service and dedication to our country and the principles that make it strong. It takes a special type of person to do what you do where as other people will simply sit around and complain about things. I for one am grateful for your courage in fighting an enemy on their soil and not ours. Many thanks for allowing me the opportunity to ride my bike down "Main Street America" without the fear of getting my butt blown away! I truly appreciate all that you have done. Hope you all find peace and comfort within yourselves now that you are back home safe and sound. See you on Thursday! |
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Jharley48
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Franklin, Ma
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:30 PM |
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I also say welcome home. I will be there to welcome all you guys home.
Joe
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CavScoutMom
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Louisville, KY
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bkfd202
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:21 AM |
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| Since I moved to Colorado,I won't be there today. But a very good friend of mine is finally getting home today, so thank you guys for turning out. |
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Morgana
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| 26 Oct 2006 9:02 PM |
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| We were there. The looks on the faces of these Marines, "Priceless!"
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