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PGRLabLuvr 
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Naples, FL
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| 25 Oct 2006 1:18 PM |
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***UPDATED 1500 HRS*** by Zippy per Bill Richart
Final Itinerary for: Fallen Soldier US Army Sgt. WillSun M. Mock US ARMY
SGT. WillSun M. Mock, 23 years old, of Harper, Kansas was killed in action 22 October 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat vehicle while his unit was conducting combat operations. SGT Mock was supporting Operation Iraq Freedom in the war on terrorism for United States of America. Sgt Mock was serving his second tour in Iraq. His colleagues described him as tough, well-seasoned, very good at his job and always there to help his fellow soldiers. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade combat Team, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One". "Prepared and Loyal, Sir."
SGT Mock's mother, Ann Mock, and his father, Michael Mock, have invited the Patriot Guard as their guests at the funeral services in Wellington, KS, and to the Full Military Graveside services in Harper, KS. Their son's nickname is "Will", and his mother said he was "just the best you could ask for" and everyone loved him. He was well-known in his community, and highly respected. Will fought and died to protect his families, his fellow-soldiers in his unit, friends of Harper and Wellington, KS, our families and our freedom.
If you can, please make this mission to show our respect and support his family and honor this Fallen Soldier. His father, Michael Mock, is a US Army Combat Vietnam Veteran. All Vietnam Veterans present on Thursday, please take time to personally extend your condolences to Michael for the loss of his son, and welcome him home from Vietnam.
STAGING & DEPARTURE: for the Derby , Douglas, Mulvane, Haysville, Rosehill, Wichita , Andover , area Patriot Guard.
Patriot Guard from other towns please join at the Wellington, KS staging area.
0800 hr (8:00AM) Thursday 2 November 2006 meet at the Derby QT south 71st & K15
0830 hr (8:30AM) Departure to Wellington, KS (30 miles)
K-15 to Mulvane, KS, turn right (south) at K-15 & Rock Road intersection
Go to downtown Mulvane, turn right, go to Hwy-53 west
Turn left on Hwy-81, ride south to Wellington
Enter Wellington city limits, go west on Hwy-160 to the Wal-Mart
0930 hr Arrival Wellington, KS Wal-Mart
1201 West 8th - North side of street (8th Street is also Hwy-160 West)
Restroom/coffee/fuel if needed at:
"Super C Fuel" Service Center to the East of the Wal-Mart parking lot
McDonalds to the West of the Wal-Mart parking lot
There will be Patriot Guard members directing riders to line up motorcycles with flag poles
1030 hr Briefing
1045 hr Departure to Service
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1003 W. 22nd
Located at intersection of North Plum and West 22nd Street
1100 hr Arrival at church. Line up flags and be prepared.
1300 hr Service starts
Following Service, escort Sgt. Mock and his family to the Harper, KS, cemetery
Full military honors at the graveside service.
We will provide a perimeter circle around the family.
Cemetery is approximately 35 miles west of Wellington on Hwy-160.
Patriot Guard coming from I-35, take the Wellington Exit (160-West to Wellington)
Follow 160 West, which is also 8th Street, to the Wal-Mart
There are a half dozen service stations along this street
The community of Harper will provide dinner to all attendees following the graveside service.
Location is in downtown / main-street Harper. Details will be announced.
Long-distance riders who wish to stay overnight: Matt Brannon owns the Harper Motel. He offered to provide rooms to anyone who needs one, and he will not charge for them. Matt's good friend, Pvt. Gregory Goodrich, was killed in combat in Iraq soon after the war began. The motel is across from the funeral home on Hwy-160, center of town. Phone number is 620-896-9977. Ride Safe. Ralph Rojas, PGR Kansas State Captain will be attending this mission in support of KPG.
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No. 1077-06
October 25, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Willsun M. Mock, 23, of Harper, Kan., died Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Mock was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
For further information related to this release the media may contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 49-611-705-4862.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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wvhusker
Posts: 4740
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 25 Oct 2006 2:04 PM |
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SGT Mock,
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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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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phatboy
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Sabetha, KS
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| 25 Oct 2006 2:20 PM |
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My prayers and sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Willsun M. Mock. Rest in Peace our American Hero. Your courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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If you don't stand behind our Troops....Please, feel free to stand in front of them!!
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 25 Oct 2006 2:47 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Willisum M. Mock. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.
Bill
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mailman
Posts: 12909
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 25 Oct 2006 2:56 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Willsun M. Mock. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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CAJUN
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| 25 Oct 2006 3:16 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Mock.
Thanks for serving our great country. |
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bugsy2
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Kansas City, Kans.
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| 25 Oct 2006 4:10 PM |
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| Thank you for defending our country. Rest in peace soldier. |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1339
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 25 Oct 2006 4:22 PM |
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God Bless you Sgt Mock, you are a True American Hero...Our condolences to the family and friends..
Joe Smith
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 689
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:14 PM |
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| my prayers are with the family and friends of this true American hero may God comfort you in this most difficult time,you will be missed my brother but never forgotten.....standing by in southwest missouri.....R.J. |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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Argo11
Posts: 117
Charlotte N.C.
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:16 PM |
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| May God bring comfort to the Family and friends of Sgt. Mock........Rest in peace HERO |
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sig22
Posts: 3018
New Port Richey, Fl
Senior Ride Captain
FL State Captain-Retired
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:33 PM |
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Willsun M. Mock.
May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
"We are most effective as a team when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear."
- Unknown
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"
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