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Subject: SPECIAL MISSION - PGR/LEE GREENWOOD - PEKIN IL - 10 NOV 06

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cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
05 Nov 2006 6:33 PM Alert 
This will be a walking flag line into the auditorium......


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!

 
jalger User is Offline
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Crystal Lake, IL.




06 Nov 2006 5:26 PM Alert 
Deb…
Devil Dog and I are going to be coming to the concert.
I will have my bike, but the Dog will be driving the Morris Parade Flat bed..
Can you give us the PGR rate on a couple rooms? And do you have room to park a semi?
I think you do from what I saw.
Devil Dog will also need a ride to the concert since he is definitely not riding with me…Nor does he want to…Nor do I want him to…And he doesn’t want to anyway….

I was thinking he could hitch a ride from someone since we are planning to be at your place ---the staging area—at 1730..
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
iScoot2 User is Offline
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handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
07 Nov 2006 9:02 AM Alert 
Information regarding lodging would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
RX loader 1 User is Offline
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Crest Hill IL. by Joliet
07 Nov 2006 9:05 AM Alert 
Big Joe, I will have a total of 5 people and we will be in a mini van.
We are planning on getting to the staging area a little early. So, if Dog needs a ride to the dome and back to Deb's we should be able to get him in there !!!
We are not spending the night down there and will be head back home, we are about 20 min. from Morris for the next day.
I pray that even when I'm gone that our younger generation continues to show their Respect and Honor (war or no war) as we do in the PGR for all of our Hero’s.

Jim (RX Loader 1)
iScoot2 User is Offline
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handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
07 Nov 2006 11:40 AM Alert 
Taken from first post:

Staging will be at The Concorde Inn & Suites at 2801 Court St.  Pekin, IL. 61554

Is there any special pricing for PGR members?

Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
iScoot2 User is Offline
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handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
07 Nov 2006 11:44 AM Alert 
Taken from first post:

Some of the PGR ladies in this area will be having Chili and Vegetable soup for anyone who wants to eat at 5:30 pm.

Will this be at staging or another place?

Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
steady User is Offline
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BURBANK, IL
07 Nov 2006 9:15 PM Alert 
My self & my wife will be attending. It will be an honor to be part of this tribute in  honoring our milatary, past & present & be in the company of other PGR members.

_________________________________________________________________________

GOD BLESS AMERICA & ITS HEROES

________________________________________________________________________

Jerry D. Steadman
veach User is Offline
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08 Nov 2006 8:46 AM Alert 
Staging will be at the concorde Inn  and Suites. PGR gals will have dinner available starting at 5:30 for all who come. Staging time to begin at 6:30. We will move to the Pekin Drangon Dome after brief. We are meeting with Lee Greenwood's people thursday and final details will be discussed at brief.
ladyrider User is Offline
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Member of CP
08 Nov 2006 12:30 PM Alert 
Ok just to add to Joel's latest post:
We will be serving dinner and it cost nothing(at the staging area).........but
when it is gone it is gone. I am gonna have 2 big roasters of chili
and 1 of vegetable soup. Also we do have rooms available at the hotel
at a discounted price of 42.00=47.04 with tax, for all PGR members,
please tell them  if you call you are a PGR member,and if you have already
made the reservation and did not tell them that , then you need them to double
check the rate when you check in first thing.Hotel # is 309-347-5533
Thanks again for all that you do.....................................Deb (Ladyrider)/R.C.
                                                                                     H.O.T.H. COORDINATOR
                                                                                     TREASURER/SLACKER....LOL
SLACKER IS MY NEWEST TITLE PER CHRIS (Per Joel)
HMMMMMMMMMM WAIT TIL I SEE HIM FRIDAY...........NOT GONNA BE GOOD FOR  HIM......NOW I AM ALL FIRED UP...........lol
      
Scoot may have to get out my "sticker" I sent you a pic of..........................lol                                                                                 
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
WALK WITH YOU IN SPIRIT AND GUIDE YOU!
ALWAYS WALK THE GOOD ROAD.
iScoot2 User is Offline
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handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
08 Nov 2006 5:16 PM Alert 
Thanks for the info Deb.
Reservations are made and we'll see y'all down the road !

Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
08 Nov 2006 5:34 PM Alert 
Should I post my picture so everyone remembers what I looked like prior to Debbie's assault....


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!

 
howerter1 User is Offline
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Galesburg, ILL; National Administrator of Public Relations & Media
08 Nov 2006 5:43 PM Alert 
Posted By cgbrocksmith on 08 Nov 2006 5:34 PM
Should I post my picture so everyone remembers what I looked like prior to Debbie's assault....
Please do so, as the saying goes, you do not want to xxxx off a Indian.
Max
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
dottielee User is Offline
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Galesburg Illinois
08 Nov 2006 10:54 PM Alert 
Hi all. My daughters and I will be there for sure. Look forward to being in the flagline. God Bless you all!!
Dottie lee Lovell (dottielee) dottielee34@insightbb.com
Dottie Lee Lovell
Nailer101 User is Offline
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NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
09 Nov 2006 8:13 AM Alert 
Anybody have a clue what time this might be letting out after the concert? I have to be in Harlan, IA (about 30 miles from Omaha) the next morning for a funeral mission and in Ames for a Welcome home mission in the afternoon, and kinda want to know if I'll be driving straight through or get to stop by home in Davenport on the way. No matter what, I'll be at all these missions.
Nailer
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ladyrider User is Offline
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09 Nov 2006 9:02 AM Alert 
Nailer , I am thinkin it should be over by 10 pm
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
WALK WITH YOU IN SPIRIT AND GUIDE YOU!
ALWAYS WALK THE GOOD ROAD.
Nailer101 User is Offline
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NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
09 Nov 2006 1:10 PM Alert 
Thanks. That'll give me some time to make it back to Davenport, grab a couple hours of sleep, then head to Harlan (280 miles) for the funeral at 10:00 on Saturday. Looks like rain and snow around here from early Friday morning, so this should get real interesting.
Nailer
Cell Number: (563) 676-7145 Office Number: (563) 326-1792
SSgt USMC 69-75
1st Recon Bn, Sniper Platoon 0321/8541/8654
Member CP^-^ "Diplomatic Regulator"
American Legion Post 26
ALR Post 27
STARVETS member
Marine Moms Honorary Member
Navy Families Honorary Member
Quad Cities Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation member
IA/IL Master Hunter Education Instructor
GOE Eastern Iowa Coordinator and Diplomatic Specialist
All Era Veteran's Healing Fields Committee Chairman
All Vets Memorial Association Member
veach User is Offline
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09 Nov 2006 7:15 PM Alert 
We will be leaving same time as gold star families to dome with police escort at 6:40. please be early for pre ride brief.  we will be parking at back of dome and enter from back. please be on time
stormsbudda User is Offline
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10 Nov 2006 11:29 AM Alert 
This is going to be great, I have seen him several times. He is an all around vet supporter, and a hell of a guy!!! Count me and steph in. see yall tonight
harly69g User is Offline
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Owensboro, KY
06 Dec 2006 8:14 PM Alert 
hpcraze User is Offline
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South Central Illinios
14 Nov 2006 12:56 AM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Posted By BACKREST on 12 Nov 2006 4:58 PM
Was anyone else from the PGR asked by the young boy walking down the flag line for an autograph?  I felt kinda like a "celebrity" for a second. 



Yes, it was cool to be asked for our autograph - I know I saw him go down our entire row.  My husband and I had a great time and brought along my mother for her first Patriot Guard event.  "Grandma" survived the evening and had a wonderful time.  As a mother with a daughter presently serving as a Lt. Col. in the Reserves and an another daughter who has fulfilled her time (me ) - she was very proud to be there to show her support!  She especially loved sporty my husband leather vest which gave us a wonderful Christmas idea for her - we are going to get her a vest and get a Patriot Guard patch and mission accomplished pin for her!  It was also nice to speak with several of the other members and was happy to be seeing people for a good reason!
mrplow User is Offline
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Galva, Illinois
13 Nov 2006 2:07 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Posted By BACKREST on 12 Nov 2006 4:58 PM
Was anyone else from the PGR asked by the young boy walking down the flag line for an autograph?  I felt kinda like a "celebrity" for a second.  It was a great evening! Well worth the white knuckle ride down.  (torential down pours and lighting with winds beyond belief!)  Hats off to the die hards!!!! 

I had the overwhelming feeling to raise my flag and fly her in honor.  Thanks Chris for allowing us to "fly her high" for a moment.  We don't get those chances often enough.  What an awesome site.  I was stunned by the vision that will be forever embedded in my mind.

Thanks to the ladies for the awesome chili and soup.  Yum!
Maybe not such a great idea at the end of the night, right before a long (2 1/2 hour) drive home in the cage....but great none the less.

Sandy







Yes, he asked my wife and I for an autograph. Made us feel like a celebrity too.

Rob Miller/ Galva Illinois
PGR Member since 6/13/2006
AMA Life member, American Legion Member,ALR
ILNG 1644th Trans. 1970-1976
Two year cancer survivor
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cocoakatie User is Offline
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East Galesburg, Illinois
13 Nov 2006 1:36 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
All I can say is "thank you" to Lee Greenwood for letting the PGR be part of this wonderful evening. What a feeling it was carrying the flag through the auditorium. Such a feeling of pride, hard to say with words. It was "AWESOME", the drive down there was pretty trying with the downpours, however it was very well worth it. Also, it was an honor to spend the evening with such an incredible group of PGR members. Thank you!
mregan User is Offline
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PEORIA, IL
12 Nov 2006 11:06 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
I just read the post from BACKREST. I also felt like a celebrety when asked for an autograph. I gave the nice young man an autograph AND a PGR Mission Accomplished pin from my vest. A future PGR member in the making.
REMEMBER SGT. MATT MAUPIN, MIA IRAQ 4/9/04!
jalger User is Offline
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Crystal Lake, IL. Illinois Ride Cpt.
12 Nov 2006 8:54 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 

Todd you should be proud of Diane....
Also---Deb you have a great crew at the hotel.
Everone sure went out of there way to make us feel at home.
Great bar and food too..
I want that sandwhich that bear had...

Big Joe, Crystal Lake, IL

All gave some.
Some gave all.
12 Nov 2006 8:55 PM
SlingBlade User is Offline
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Donovan, Il. Illinois Ride Captain
12 Nov 2006 6:54 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
 That was an awesome time. We all needed that.
Joe, I have to admit, that is the worst weather I have ever ridden in, and I'm sure proud of Diane. I dont know if that can be considered a confidence builder or just plain negligence? LOL, we made it.
Anyhow thanks to Mr. Greenwood,all who put this together, supported it and provided the chow. Sure was good to see you folks again. Deb, can you have blow dryers installed in the rooms, sure would help :).

Todd
'07 GoldWing,Orange. GPS, CB, MedKit.
BACKREST User is Offline
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Crest Hill, IL
12 Nov 2006 5:58 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Was anyone else from the PGR asked by the young boy walking down the flag line for an autograph?  I felt kinda like a "celebrity" for a second.  It was a great evening! Well worth the white knuckle ride down.  (torential down pours and lighting with winds beyond belief!)  Hats off to the die hards!!!! 

I had the overwhelming feeling to raise my flag and fly her in honor.  Thanks Chris for allowing us to "fly her high" for a moment.  We don't get those chances often enough.  What an awesome site.  I was stunned by the vision that will be forever embedded in my mind.

Thanks to the ladies for the awesome chili and soup.  Yum!
Maybe not such a great idea at the end of the night, right before a long (2 1/2 hour) drive home in the cage....but great none the less.

Sandy





12 Nov 2006 5:59 PM
greense96 User is Offline
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Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il
12 Nov 2006 3:06 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Great Mission and it truly was a night to remember with all the Love Respect and Honor Stew "The Hat" in Gillespie gald that I was able to be there. Thanks to GOD!
greense96 User is Offline
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Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il
12 Nov 2006 3:04 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Nailer: I don't like to give bad news but Cowboy is not a very good dancer??????????????????????. Just let him keep trying someday he will Get Her Done right Stew "The Hat" in Gillespie
mrplow User is Offline
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Galva, Illinois
12 Nov 2006 11:15 AM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Great mission, this was the first time my wife has attended a PGR mission and she was impressed to say the least. Good job PGR! Nice to see everyone in a meet and great situation. Don’t get to visit at funeral missions. Rob Miller/Mrplow

Rob Miller/ Galva Illinois
PGR Member since 6/13/2006
AMA Life member, American Legion Member,ALR
ILNG 1644th Trans. 1970-1976
Two year cancer survivor
If you want to know the character of a man, find out what his cat thinks of him
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you can think straight.
Whatever it is, it’s better in the wind.
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Nailer101 User is Offline
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Davenport, IA
12 Nov 2006 12:27 AM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Great Mission. The flag line looked spectacular. Lots of accolades from people in the crowd were extended to us in the lobby. One question, though. When did "Cowboys" start doing rain dances?
Eric "Nailer" Swanson
Eastern Iowa Ride Captain
SSgt USMC 69-75
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ladyrider141 User is Offline
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11 Nov 2006 10:21 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
I would like to thank all the Gold Star families for attending and for their complete cooperation.
It was an honor to assist you all!!
I have included a few pictures of the Gold Star families and Lee Greenwood.

Lee Greenwood took the time to talk with all the families personally.

Bear-what was that sandwich?????
Big Joe-did you ever dry out??

Dianne
Ladyrider141
Peoria, IL

















11 Nov 2006 10:25 PM
Illinois Cowboy User is Offline
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Galesburg,Il Illinois Ride Capt.
11 Nov 2006 9:24 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
People that was fun, we all had a good time, great to spend time with all our old, old(ED) friends. and meet a bunch of new ones. Big Joe, Bear didn't have a sandwich that was a career. No he could not eat it all. Nailer sorry I promise never to meet you in the rain again. This was three in a row for us. Joe and Slingblade, Slings wife, hope you guys don't come down with anything.
Our Gold Star parents all had a good time, this was a speciel time to share with the ones we we new on a very personal basis. I really enjoyed this and hope it help a little with the healing. Deb, you know it was my Honor to Fly those flags, and I also taught some of the chior how to fold the flag.  Max, Max, remember the pictures are still available before I go public with them.  The rainmust of kept part of my posse in hiding, maybe will see the rest Sunday.
Thank You people for allowing me to be a part of this great organization.
USAF 71-75 S.A.C.
TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
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11 Nov 2006 9:33 PM
RX loader 1 User is Offline
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Crest Hill IL. by Joliet
11 Nov 2006 8:52 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Wow, what a time that was !
Fist off I have to say to everyone that rode the bikes, you people are die hard's BIG TIME ! We drove from Crest Hill (caged) with my father, that jeep was all over the road.
All I could keep thinking of is Big Joe and who ever was riding down with him on their bikes and hoping you all were ok. There was times we slowed down to under 20MPH, just to see the road.
Anyway, It was very nice to meet the south IL group and then the others that were there from all over. I would also like to thank everyone for taking my father in as family. He can not stop talking about how wonderful everyone is in the PGR.
He now has been on a total of 3 missions with us.
Thank you for a great time !

                                           Jim
                                  RX Loader 1

Jim (RX Loader 1)
iScoot2 User is Offline
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11 Nov 2006 6:30 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
Posted By jalger on 11 Nov 2006 3:42 PM

Todd your wife is a real trooper…My God that was bad…
All three of you should have had scuba gear !!

Thankful for everyone's safety,
Scoot

Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
iScoot2 User is Offline
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11 Nov 2006 6:24 PM Delete Edit Quote Reply Alert 
The most special part of the evening was walking past the Gold Star Families and seeing the approval in their eyes.  What an honor.

As always, good to see the "old" faces and meet some of the "new" faces.  The dedication of our members continues leave me in awe and admiration.

Scoot
Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
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