BIMud 
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| 29 Oct 2006 8:14 AM |
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Our local radio station plays "God Bless the USA" everyday just before the noon news. It always brings tears to my eyes but proves how prowd I am of our servicemen and women. Dad and I will be there with all flags flying!!!!!
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sdm454
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| 29 Oct 2006 9:45 AM |
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Count me in.I plan on being there too.
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greense96
Posts: 160
Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il Illinois Ride Captain
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| 29 Oct 2006 1:27 PM |
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| Chris I've gotten things in line now so the better half and I will be there. Let me know if I can help you out in any way! What a HONOR for ALL! Stew"The Hat" in Gillespie |
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Sambo
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| 29 Oct 2006 8:42 PM |
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| Count me in one way or another.Anyone from Galesburg going down together? |
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lwstnnazpstr
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Lewistown, Illinois
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| 30 Oct 2006 3:39 AM |
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| My wife and I will be there. What a great way to spend the Marine Corp birthday. |
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State Chaplain
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jarhed
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Bolingbrook, Illinois
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| 30 Oct 2006 9:49 AM |
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I must have missed something. Do you have all the info for this mission ?
I would like to be there.
Thanks.
Ken Lange
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Ken Lange
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Beirut Veteran Association Member
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DueE
Posts: 54
Windsor, IL
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| 30 Oct 2006 3:58 PM |
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Echo of jarhed's post...details? hotel suggestions?
How many are riding to Morris on the following Saturday?
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"Riding With Respect"
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Standing Bear
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West Liberty, Iowa
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| 30 Oct 2006 5:38 PM |
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Count Traci & I in on this, too. Pekin is only a couple hours away from here, so it won't be too far! What an honour and treat to be a part of this!
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cocoakatie
Posts: 116
Oneida, IL
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| 30 Oct 2006 7:02 PM |
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| What an honor for the PGR to be invited to such an awesome event. I am planning on being there and looking forward to it. |
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tiggerflying
Posts: 108
Bridgeview,IL
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| 31 Oct 2006 5:10 AM |
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For those that are interested in hotels/motels rooms in Morris, there are plenty of them.
My family lives there. We have stayed numerous times. Comfort Inn is our favorite as far as rates and breakfast. I don't know about special rates for PGR as we don't ask. We booked a month ago so can't guarantee what's happening at the last minute.
Try the web site for Hotels/Motels for Morris, IL..
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ladyrider
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| 01 Nov 2006 8:00 AM |
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I need to clarify something as I have been getting alot of questions
about this. Do PGR members get in Free??
The answer to this is
IF you are coming to help with the flagline that the Greenwood People
want then yes you will be able to see Lee's performance for free.
Which means you must be at the staging area and go from there to the Dome
at the time Joel designates.
If you want to just go see the entire shindig that night WITHOUT participating with the flag line then Yes you must pay general admission costs to get in.
It is an extreme honor for us to be asked to participate in this and we don not want
to abuse the fact that we are getting in free, again if you want to get in free then you must actively participate in the flag line , we need as many members as we can get
to be there to honor our military past and present to hold a flag. Lee is putting on this concert for a very good cause as a portion monies it generates will be put into scholarships for the children of our Fallen Heroes" Hope to see everyone there.
I hope this clears up any confusion...................thanks Deb
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PROUD MOM OF S.P.C. ADAM VEACH (ARMY)ARRIVED HOME FROM IRAQ 12-6-06/ Leaving for Afganistan in Jan. -08- for 15 months
I RIDE IN MEMORY FOR MY DAD (US. ARMY),WITH RESPECT FOR MY OLDER BROTHER LARRY (RETIRED NAVY), MY BROTHER JIM (HAPPYWOLF)( RETIRED AIRFORCE), MY YOUNGER BROTHER JASON(U.S. MARINES) AND MY SON ADAM (ARMY)
AND ALL OTHERS PAST AND PRESENT AND FUTURE !
...MAY THE CREATOR ALWAYS
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Dubuque Luthier
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Dubuque, Iowa
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| 02 Nov 2006 6:06 AM |
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Do we walk in as group or are they wanting the bikes as well? I could bring more of the family if I just came in my cage.
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Navywife313
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Moline Illinois
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| 02 Nov 2006 6:12 AM |
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| I hope I can clear my sched. to go to this. Lee Greenwood is what helped my son make it through his dad's deployment. Teacher's would tell me he would sing "god bless the USA" whenever he was sad. That would be such a treat, and such a good cause. I'll cross my fingers. |
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kstarkey289
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Burlington, Ia
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| 02 Nov 2006 6:50 AM |
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I am just curious..what is a gold star parent? I plan to be there also and was wondering if my children who are 13 and 11 are ok to participate too?
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tiggerflying
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Bridgeview,IL
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| 02 Nov 2006 6:57 AM |
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 Thanks for asking, a Gold Star is a parent that has lost their child to a conflict, a Blue Star is a parent who has a child serving. I am a Proud Blue Star. You might see these emblems presented as on a banner in the home of that parent. I have one in my home and on my car.
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wind_rider
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| 02 Nov 2006 10:40 AM |
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| This sounds awsome .You can count me in.I would be honored.[quote] [/quote]Freedom is'nt free,but it's worth fighting for |
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sgtblairswife
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| 02 Nov 2006 11:23 AM |
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My daughter and I will be there for the flag line. Does anyone have GREAT directions to the staging area so I don't get lost? I don't know anything about the area and I will be coming from Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks! |
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media
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| 02 Nov 2006 3:56 PM |
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| Count me in for 1. |
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US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Illinois Cowboy
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Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE
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| 02 Nov 2006 5:17 PM |
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| I know for a fact of set of Gold Star parents that will be there. They told me they were Honored to be invited, How humbling is that. |
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TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson --------
IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress
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Harleydoc
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Philo, Illinois
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:41 AM |
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Deb,
Doesn't matter even if we had to pay. It will be an honor to be there with all of you. Our son-in-law who just got back from his 2nd tour in Iraq will be there too.
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An hour to appreciate them,
A day to love them,
But an entire life to forget them.
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Tatonka69
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Green Oaks, Illinois (Chicago area)
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| 03 Nov 2006 9:26 AM |
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I would love to participate as Lee Greenwood is a great American. Sadly, prior commitments will keep me from being there. To all my PGR friends that will be there I hope you have a great time!
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HotLips
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Waxahachie, Texas
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:07 PM |
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| Wow, what an honor it would be to escort Lee Greenwood into the dome!!! He is a wonderful entertainer and very dedicated to our military and our country. Wish we could make this one, it has all the makings of an awesome evening. Ride safe and have fun!! |
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NTX Ride Captain
Assistant Contact Coordinator
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sgtblairswife
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| 05 Nov 2006 1:01 AM |
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What kind of flag am I supposed to bring? Right now the only one I have is on a flag pole (tall) so I will probably have to go and buy one for this. I just want to make sure I have the right one and the right size.
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cgbrocksmith
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 05 Nov 2006 3:16 AM |
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| Flags will be supplied at the concert. |
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MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator
"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to
that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!
Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!
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