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msjessyh 
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Portage, Indiana
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| 26 Oct 2006 7:43 AM |
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All riders - Planes expected early again tomorrow. Pre stage at Mid-America at 0800. INFO UPDATE: 4 NOV 06
Sunday Nov 5, 2006 the staging area has been changed from the West Bound Rest Area to Cookin From Scratch truck stop at exit 179. We will meet at 10:30 am for coffee and wait for the phone call.
thanks
Joe Smith
Cent Mo Ride Capt
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Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th, pick up the Honor Escort for the 5th Engineers Welcome Home.>>
Illinois riders will be escorting them into Missouri where the St. Louis area riders will join the escort to the Allenton/Six Flags exit.>>
Staging:>>
At the intersection of South Jefferson and Lafayette, just off Interstate 44 Exit 289, there is a Convenience Mart at this intersection and right next to it is a closed supermarket with a large parking lot we will use to stage in.>>
Time:>> 9:00am with a ride meeting at 9:30am.>>
This exit is the same place the Illinois Riders are going to peel off and return to Illinois so to make timing work out please be prompt.>>
If you can, please email me if you know you are going to ride so we can get some idea of how many will be there. Smackwater
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ITINERARY INFO: 4 AND 5 NOV:
ILLINOIS AREA RIDERS
The Patriot Guard Riders will stage on Saturday, 4 NOV and Sunday, 5 NOV at the same place both days.
We will stage at the North East section of the TERMINAL PARKING LOT.
Rally NLT 8:45 - 9:00 am.
The closest gas station is up 4 miles North on Rt 4 NORTH @ Lebanon, IL,l Exit 23 I-64.
Exit 23 south to MID AMERICA AIRPORT It is well marked on how to get there.
Missouri Exit 289 on I-44 will be our turn around point for Illinois riders. HELMETS!!
Some riders will be at the Cracker Barrel, 8 am, Sat morning at 16 Exit 16. If other riders want to join them, that is 10 minutes away from Airport. Stop in for coffee.
A few riders have ask me if they could ride farther into Missouri with the riders from Missouri. Anyone is invited to escort these soldier as far as they choose.
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UPDATED~~~01/NOV/06 1600 HRS CST
The time for the arrival of the 5th Eng in the welcome home missions for Thurs has been changed to 11:00 am with sitting up the flag line changed to 10:00 am..
Updated 31 Oct 06 @ 1258hrs cst
At is stands right now all times are still good. I spoke with Capt Smith at the 5th. He also said there was two flights scheduled for the weekend.
I also stopped at the front gate and spoke with S.O. Storm, about getting visitor passes. He spoke with Mr. North of Wackenhut Security, who said any rider wanting to escort the 5th onto Ft Wood on Sat and Sun would be required to have all the proper documents (safety course card, insurance, registration and driver lic)He also said we could go Thurs or Fri and get the pass so as to speed things up on Sat and Sun. Just mention Mr North when asking and you are with the PGR.
Don't forget your reflective belt or vest...
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Itinerary Update
Tues Oct 31, 2006: Please assemble at Nutter Field House on Ft Leonard Wood at 1630 hrs(4:30 pm) to set up a flag line to welcome the 5th home. There will be no escort on to Ft Wood by the PGR..
Thurs. Nov 2, 2006: Please assemble at Nutter Field House on Ft Leonard Wood at 1230 hrs(12:30pm)to set up a flag line to welcome the 5th home. There will be no escort on to Ft Wood by the PGR.
Sat: Nov 4 and Sun Nov 5, 2006. Please stage at the west bound rest area just past Rolla. Staging time will be 10:30 am, due to troop arrival at Ft Wood scheduled for 1:00 pm. If they come early we can be prepared. Use the car parking on the west side of the rest area. We plan on a full escort to Nutter Field House on Ft Wood. See post about getting a visitors pass on Thurs or Fri..If you don't have a pass or a sticker to get on Ft Wood, you will have to end your ride at the front gate.
We need all the assistance we can get..Due to regulations pertaining to riding on Ft Wood, any escort on Sat and Sun will probably end at the Front Gate, unless you are qualified to ride on a military post. Contact PDDGM(Joe) or Randy48(Randy)for additional info. We have 33 large flags and will need enough people to stand the line..
Joe Smith
Cent Mo Ride Capt
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5th Engineers will be returning in two phases. The first is Sunday Oct 29th and the Monday Oct 30th. I will know more on the times of the arrival, approximatly 48hr prior. I will keep everyone posted. Please come out and support them on their twelve month deployment, "Welcome Home Escort".
Thanks Jessy
Welcome Home Thomas Slapnicker.....We have missed you!!
For anyone riding, please ride safely!! Thanks |
5th Engineer
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
"Come Home Safely...
We Miss You Tom"
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 26 Oct 2006 8:31 AM |
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| a warm welcome home for the 5th Engineers from St. Joseph, MO God Bless.........BO |
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Randy48
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| 26 Oct 2006 9:46 AM |
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| Welcome home, I will be riding |
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msjessyh
Posts: 10
Portage, Indiana
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| 26 Oct 2006 10:01 AM |
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| Thanks Randy48. I will find out more info on the time of the arrival..I will post it just as soon as I hear when. Jessy |
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5th Engineer
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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MO Ray
Posts: 8
Colo Sprgs, CO
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| 26 Oct 2006 2:14 PM |
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Welcome Home, standing by.
MO Ray
Retired Army and still serving |
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ralesage
Posts: 14
Florissant, MO
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| 26 Oct 2006 5:09 PM |
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| Welcome Back 5th. Thank you for a job well done! |
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U.S. ARMY 1993-1997
1st Armored Division
BOSNIA 1996-1997
MO Army National Guard 1997-2001
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 26 Oct 2006 5:53 PM |
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Keep you eyes on the Missouri Threads, we are trying to get this coordinated, new schedule of arrival, posted. Check there..
copied from Randy48's post...
I spoke with the XO of the 5th Engineers and the dates posted in the Welcome Home Missions are wrong.
Here is the tenantive schedule:
31 Oct 2006 flying into Mid America (Scott AFB, Il) arriving at Fort Wood approximately 1800
2 Nov 2006 flying into Mid America (Scott AFB, Il) arriving at Fort Wood approximately 1430
4 Nov 2006 flying into Mid America (Scott AFB, Il) arriving at Fort Wood approximately 1300
5 Nov 2006 flying into Mid America (Scott AFB, Il) arriving at Fort Wood approximately 1300
These dates and times are subject to change!
I told the XO that I could not make any promises but if possible we would like to be there for them.
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msjessyh
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Portage, Indiana
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| 27 Oct 2006 5:47 AM |
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| Thank you Joe for checking on the arrival dates. My brother called last night telling us that his date has been moved from the original date also. I wish they could just pick a date and keep it!! Im sure the families of all of the soldiers would like to know when to be down there!! Everything is so up in the air... Jessy |
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Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 27 Oct 2006 6:54 AM |
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I'll be out of town the 4th and 5th but I'll make the other rides. I'll be watching for further information!
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
USAF Veteran
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towedjmpr
Posts: 46
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| 27 Oct 2006 9:41 AM |
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| Unless the kids get sick again, I am in. |
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Towed Jumper
US Army 91-99
President US Paratroopers Motorcycle Association
CVMA Georgia
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HOG Director
Posts: 46
Waynesville, Missouri
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| 27 Oct 2006 10:18 AM |
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I am out of town 29 Oct-2 Nov, but am standing by for the 4th or 5th.
As an alumni of the Fightin Fifth (82-85, HHC & B Co), WELCOME HOME. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 30 Oct 2006 6:25 AM |
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The Dates have been changed....See HOMECOMING FOR 5TH ENG, SCHEDULE, thanks
Joe Smith
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signalman6869
Posts: 65
mt. vernon,ill 62864
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| 30 Oct 2006 5:39 PM |
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| HI I am Signalman6869 from Mt Vernon,I. I will be escorting these AMERICAN HEROS from the MID AMERICAN Airport in Ill to the ILL/Mo. line Hope to see all of my friends from the Ill and Mo area and new PGR riders. I am one of the road Captains for Southern Ill. Have been on 28 missions this year. You all ride safe and will see you Sat. and Sun morning. SIGNALMAN6869 VETNAM VET OCT 68/69 Hue/Phubi |
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harly69g
Posts: 8072
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 30 Oct 2006 7:06 PM |
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Deleted other thread.
Thanks Greg!!!!
bhopper1 
Posts: 252
Sacramento Ca
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| 30 Oct 2006 11:21 AM |
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Welcome home to old "Fort lost in the Woods"....and "Little Korea".....from an old Engineer (12 B) trained there in "82".
Thanks for your service, I hope you all are well and wish you the best...
Fortiter Sed Apte - "b" |
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Brian Hopper
Regional Ride Captain, Patriot Guard Riders
V.P. American Legion Riders Dist. 6
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Randy48
Posts: 89
St Robert, MO
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| 29 Oct 2006 8:36 PM |
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To ride a motorcycle on Fort Leonard Wood you must have:
Motorcycle safety card (MSF, or equivilent), boots above the ankle, long pants, long sleeve shirt, reflective safety vest or belt (minimum of 72 squares inches), protective eyewear, DOT approved helmet, proof of insurance/registration, full finger gloves.
I have talked to the Military Police and the safety people and right now they will not cut us any slack on these requirements, even under military police escort. |
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PDDGM
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Dixon, MO (for now)
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| 29 Oct 2006 10:50 AM |
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Tues Oct 31, 2006: Please assemble at Nutter Field House on Ft Leonard Wood at 1630 hrs(4:30 pm) to set up a flag line to welcome the 5th home. There will be no escort on to Ft Wood by the PGR..
Thurs. Nov 2, 2006: Please assemble at Nutter Field House on Ft Leonard Wood at 1230 hrs(12:30pm)to set up a flag line to welcome the 5th home. There will be no escort on to Ft Wood by the PGR.
Sat Nov 4, 2006. Plans are still in the works, hope to have something by Wed or Thurs.
Sun Nov 5,2006. Plans are still in the works, hope to have something by Wed or Thurs.
We need all the assistance we can get..Due to regulations pertaining to riding on Ft Wood, any escort on Sat and Sun will probably end at the Front Gate, unless you are qualified to ride on a military post. Contact PDDGM(Joe) or Randy48(Randy)for additional info. We have 33 large flags and will need enough people to stand the line..
Joe Smith
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It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees...U.S Navy 1968-1972, Proud Dad of a career Navy Petty Officer. Proud husband of a NavyWave
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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msjessyh
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Portage, Indiana
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| 31 Oct 2006 5:53 AM |
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Just a quick "Thank You" to all that will be riding, driving, or standing by for the return of our troops. Please stay safe out there. Thank you so much! Jessy
Also, if anyone gets any pictures of the return on Nov 2nd, will you please email them to me. This is when my brother will be returning.
jreagor@magnetech.com
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Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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MissezTicklz
Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 31 Oct 2006 8:54 AM |
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I'm sorry I can't be there this afternoon. I'll see you all at 1230 Thursday.
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Anya Ferrin
Member #49969
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KarenSiddall
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Belleville, Illinois
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| 31 Oct 2006 8:55 AM |
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All I see are posts about where and when to assemble at Fort Leonard Wood.
Is there going to be a flag line at Mid America?
If so, when and where? Since the Mid America airport is connected to SAFB, does anyone know exactly where they will land. On the Mid America side or the SAFB side? I was at Mid America a couple of weeks ago to see the WWII bombers and I know where to go. But, if their plane lands on the SAFB side, are we allowed on base and if so, which entrance would we take? Would they be expecting us at a particular gate if a flag line is planned for the welcome.
I know I have a lot of questions. I don’t want to be driving around looking and looking and end up missing the welcome.
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Proud daughter of a Korean War Veteran
May we live our lives to make them proud.
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
National Forum Administrator
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| 31 Oct 2006 9:46 AM |
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Bill "Whirlwind"
351st/509th SPG Whiteman AFB
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Randy48
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| 31 Oct 2006 7:30 PM |
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| Many thanks to those that showed up at Nutter Field House Tuseday night. KY3 news from Springfield, MO shot some video and had it on the evening news. I don't know if they'll show at 10 or not but I posted the click on my website if anyone is interested. Towards the end there are even two PGR members shown. Click Here |
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cgbrocksmith
Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 31 Oct 2006 7:52 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders will ride to
Mascoutah, IL (Mid-America
Airport) on Saturday, 4 NOV and Sunday, 5 NOV 06 to escort home the 5th
Engineers heading home to Ft Leonard Wood, MO.
Road Captains: Randy Smith (signalman6869@yahoo.com)
and Frank Caruso (franksam@copper.net)
will lead this escort.
First Flight: 4 Nov 2006, Flight arrives Mid
America 0930
Second Flight: 5 Nov 2006, Flight arrives Mid
America 0930
Rally point for these missions will be
announced shortly. Our intentions are to merge at the gate with the busses
holding our heroes and escorting them to the first exit (Exit 2B) prior to
entering Missouri off Interstate 64 W.
Rally times and location TBA on the mission
thread.
Chris Brocksmith
Illinois State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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"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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