WalkingSlack 
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We have been invited to participate in the Veterans Day Parade in downown Atlanta on Saturday Nov 11. In the Atl. parade, we were invited to escourt the V A hospital float with our Flags unfurled. Quite an honor. Fox and CNN networks are expected to cover this patriotic event.
There are two request I would like to make to each PGR who attends this parade. One.....BRING YOUR FLAGS. I can not stress enough how much this means to the public to see us with our flags flying....just read the letters of apprication and you will get a sense of what sort of impact the flags have.
And two, The Secretery of Veterans Affairs is attempting to start a new tradition in this country, and I personally think it is a awesome idea. So on Nov 11, I would like to pass his request on to all who will attend this parade. Everyone who is a Veteran is requested to wear their medals and ribbons on their left side. It's time to be proud of being a vet and what better way than to display your awards?
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-Todd
USAF Veteran 1979-1984
Original membership date 2/3/06
There is no wrong way to do the right thing!
"It's all good".....but I still miss him...
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Gapointman
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GA State Captain
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| 21 Oct 2006 8:50 AM |
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Todd Thanks for accepting the duties of Ride Captain for this special event.
I encourage everyone to post which parade they will be able to attend. This will be a hugh event so make your plans early.
If you are planning to ride with us , you must be a member of the PGR. As usual no borders...
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A person is not judged a Hero by the way he died-rather by the way he lived.
The price of freedom is visible at any Veteran's Hospital.
If you want to salute, or cover your heart with your hand, or just stand silently holding the flag, it's your choice. The only thing I require is that you do it in a respectful manner. I am a combat veteran. I served my country. I led young men and boys face to face in combat with their enemy. I also am a disabled veteran. War related. I have certainly earned the right to salute in a respectful manner but my salute is no more important than any nonveteran standing in our flag line. My love for America and my respect for our fallen warriors is no more or no less important than anyone else that comes to our PGR mission. I have fought for my country and I will continue to fight for the rights of every person that stands in our flag line.
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txretro
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a.k.a Big Dog McDonough, GA
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| 21 Oct 2006 10:27 AM |
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95th DIV TNG, USAR
507th TFG, Tinker AFB, OK USAFRES
924th TFG, Bergstrom AFB, TX USAFRES
457th TFG, Carswell AFB, TX USAFRES
1988-1996
PROUD son of a Vietnam Vet
Riding in memory of
Capt. Michael W. Marker, USA
POW/MIA Vietnam 3-4-1971
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USN/USAF
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royjr
Posts: 157
Newnan, GA
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| 21 Oct 2006 2:03 PM |
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Newnan, GA
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 21 Oct 2006 5:28 PM |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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MC
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Marietta, GA US Navy 69-72
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| 21 Oct 2006 6:45 PM |
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I will be in Atlanta.
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Patience is the ability to keep your motor idling at a stoplight.
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Live Round
Posts: 430
Woodstock GA
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| 21 Oct 2006 8:48 PM |
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We will be in Atlanta...
Todd, can we get a banner fom National to have walkers...like me...holding in front of our bikes.... |
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Live Round
Drew Hyman
404-557-9684
www.myspace.com/liveroundpgr
"If you won't stand behind our troops, you can stand in front."
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deltoid79
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| 22 Oct 2006 3:07 AM |
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| almost sure I'll be able to attend. |
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Mike,,, 
I LOVE BEING A BIKER.....
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jsivins
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| 22 Oct 2006 8:22 AM |
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| What about those of use without flag holders on our bikes?? |
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gatpgun
Posts: 50
Acworth-Canton,Ga.
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| 22 Oct 2006 3:08 PM |
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| Elliott(GATPGUN) & Debbie(are standying by with PGR Flag & Colors) ready for Atl. Parade |
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TazMan1953
Posts: 234
Marietta, Ga.
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| 22 Oct 2006 4:34 PM |
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What about our members in Cages?
Will they be allowed to be a part of the parade?
They are as much a part of the PGR as the bike riders.
I have ordered a 3' X 5' PGR Flag as well as two Magnetic PGR Support Vechicle signs.
Would be willing to loan to cagers if they are required to have something.
Providing I receive them before the 11TH.
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Riding With Respect;
Because It's The Right Thing To Do!
Standing For Those Who Stood For Us
Riding in Memory of Ella J. Hendrix, My Sister
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greywolfx2000
Posts: 914
GA. Assistant State Captain,
GA. Ride Captain, Cartersville, Ga
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| 22 Oct 2006 7:53 PM |
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| Todd count us in on the Atl. parade 2 up |
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Georgia PGR... Part of it... Proud of it !
Hero Down / Kickstands Up
Firefighters don't choose the fires;
The Armed Forces don't choose the wars.
The alarm sounds: we go.
And then came a rumbling felt - and heard - from miles away. It was the Patriot Guard, As they rumbled away, retired Marine Col. Don Beaver, one the parade's organizers, flashed a smile.
"That," he said, "is the sound of patriotism."
Johnny Bradford
Greywolf
Patriot Guard Riders
Georgia Assistant State Captain
Georgia Ride Captain
Greywolfx2000@aol.com
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Kat_Orr
Posts: 3935
Loganville, Georgia
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| 22 Oct 2006 8:41 PM |
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Posted By Live Round on 21 Oct 2006 8:48 PM
We will be in Atlanta...
Todd, can we get a banner fom National to have walkers...like me...holding in front of our bikes....
OOOOH! i'll volunteer to help with that!!!! I wanna be in on this! Obviously I don't have a bike, but I will be happy to walk & help carry a banner or a flag or SOMETHING! Let me know how I can help! (and yes... I promise to bring food.... ;) )
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
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Kat_Orr
Posts: 3935
Loganville, Georgia
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| 22 Oct 2006 8:43 PM |
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Posted By TazMan1953 on 22 Oct 2006 4:34 PM
What about our members in Cages?
Will they be allowed to be a part of the parade?
They are as much a part of the PGR as the bike riders.
I have ordered a 3' X 5' PGR Flag as well as two Magnetic PGR Support Vechicle signs.
Would be willing to loan to cagers if they are required to have something.
Providing I receive them before the 11TH.
Awesome! I ordered a PGR flag, a small one, for my cage window... but it's backordered and it may be a while before I get it.... Haven't ordred the support vehicle magnets yet (ran outta $$, lol!).
Will be happy to help however I can...whatever y'all need me to do - I'll walk, drive, whatever.....
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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JayDub
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Ride Captain Norcross, Georgia
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| 22 Oct 2006 11:01 PM |
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Todd, count me in for the Atlanta parade as well, 2 up, my wife will be riding with me.
I am SERIOUSLY looking forward to this. |
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Jeff 'JayDub' Goodiel
404-444-4770
Georgia PGR..... Part of it.......Proud of it!!
“Your task? to build a better world,” God said. I answered, “HOW? This world is such a large, vast place; so complicated now. And I, so small, and useless am; there is nothing I can do.” But, God, in all His wisdom said, “Just build a better you!”
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youngblood
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Jonesboro,GA
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| 23 Oct 2006 8:47 AM |
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Todd,count me in for the Atlanta parade.
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crownautorecycling
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Rome, Georgia
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:28 AM |
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| Hi from Rome, Georgia. I am a new member and have not been on a mission yet. I was tentatively planning to go to a welcome home ride in Brentwood, TN (11/10) and then do the Veterans Day Parade in Nashville, TN while visiting my brother in Mt. Juliet, TN. I think it would be more important to be at the Parade in my home town, plus it is a lot closer to Rome. Count me in for this mission. I will start working on my flag mount tonite. Thanks, CF. |
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"You cannot change your future without disturbing your present." Unknown Author.
"We stand tallest when We stoop to help others" Unknown Author.
"You can hate the war...but LOVE the american warrior" General Hal Moore, Vietnam Veteran
"I learned the value of human life: It is given to us but once, and we ought to take it and use it so as to have no torturous regrets of wasted years. And I learned the value of freedom: Without freedom you can exist, but you cannot truly live." Colonel Benjamin Purcell, US Army retired, Former Vietnam POW, Columbus, Georgia. |
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WalkingSlack
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Newnan GA
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| 23 Oct 2006 1:37 PM |
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| I just want to let you all know that I am not ignoring your questions. We are still working on details, and soon as I know for sure the answers to your questions I will post the answers on here. Thanks |
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-Todd
USAF Veteran 1979-1984
Original membership date 2/3/06
There is no wrong way to do the right thing!
"It's all good".....but I still miss him...
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TazMan1953
Posts: 234
Marietta, Ga.
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:13 PM |
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Kat,
If you need the use of a magnetic sign, let me know,
should have them by weeks end. Ray
Cell: 678-361-8478
Might want to check this link out.
http://www.gavetsdayparade.org/
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PGR Riders:
Riding With Respect;
Because It's The Right Thing To Do!
Standing For Those Who Stood For Us
Riding in Memory of Ella J. Hendrix, My Sister
March 13th. 1957-Febuary 27th. 2007 |
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TazMan1953
Posts: 234
Marietta, Ga.
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:14 PM |
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Kat,
If you need the use of a magnetic sign, let me know,
should have them by weeks end. Ray
Cell: 678-361-8478
Might want to check this link out.
http://www.gavetsdayparade.org/
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PGR Riders:
Riding With Respect;
Because It's The Right Thing To Do!
Standing For Those Who Stood For Us
Riding in Memory of Ella J. Hendrix, My Sister
March 13th. 1957-Febuary 27th. 2007 |
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Kat_Orr
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Loganville, Georgia
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:16 PM |
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Coolness, thanx! Will let you know asap - I'm frantically trying to find a babysitter for that day! As it turns out, hubby has a seminar he has to go to that day - Ack! Y'all keep yer fingers crossed and say some prayers!!! I'm trying real hard to find someone!
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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Kat_Orr
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Loganville, Georgia
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:20 PM |
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(This message left blank - the above message double-posted for some reason - ack!)
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Luv to all,
"Momma Kat" <><
***IN HONOR OF ALL OUR FALLEN, AND ALL OUR POW/MIAs -- WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET!***
***IN HONOR OF SSG NORMAN H. CURRIN, 101st AIRBORNE RANGER, VIETNAM VETERAN - HERO AND FRIEND***
***IN HONOR OF DELTOID ~ IT'S ALL GOOD!!***
"Taps echoes thru the air
The folded Flag is clutched tight…
America mourns."
Send some love from home to our deployed heroes!: Operation Love From Home
My MySpace - ADD ME!- www.MySpace.com/Kat_Orr
My blog: http://crazynightinga.blogspot.com
MY CELL: 404-201-4139
GEORGIA PGR...PART OF IT...PROUD OF IT!
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DumbAsDirt
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| 23 Oct 2006 9:28 PM |
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| Todd, Count me in for Atlanta. |
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loehring
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GA Ride Captain Buford, GA
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| 24 Oct 2006 6:40 AM |
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| I'm in for Atlanta. Todd, call if you need anything. |
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Chip
"Night Sentry"
Cell 404-323-4094
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thunt111
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Woodstock, Ga.
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| 24 Oct 2006 12:04 PM |
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| Count me in for Atlanta with Ann co-pilot. |
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Tom Hunt
USAF 1973-1982
SSGT Peckerwood
Southeastern Kentucky born Thoroughbred Hillbilly.
I stand beside the finest people in the world, and I support the Georgia Leadership Team.
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