Praynsoul 
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| 01 Nov 2006 6:03 AM |
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WOW, this sounds better. I'll ride with the MO group.
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DIANA aka: Bobblehead
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goldwingfuzzy
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| 01 Nov 2006 6:38 AM |
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| you can count me in for the Illinois part of the mission just let me no where the rally point is thanks |
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wadehenderson
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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| 01 Nov 2006 8:03 AM |
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I will be there for the Illinois portion at least Sunday. Maybe Saturday too, but I'll have to let you know later on that. Looks like my first mission will be a happy one.
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
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Dixon, MO
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| 01 Nov 2006 3:12 PM |
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THE ASSEMBLY TIME FOR THE NOV 2 FLAG MISSION HAS CHANGED. ASSEMBLY TIME IS NOW 10:00 AM WITH TROOP ARRIVAL SCHEDULED FOR 11:00 AM...
SAT AND SUN TIMES ARE STILL GOOD...
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Randy48
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| 01 Nov 2006 4:50 PM |
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The plane arrives at Mid America at 0700 with the troop buses arriving at Fort Leonard Wood Nutter Field House by 1100.
Joe I hope we get a better turnout Tomorrow then we did Tuseday! I'll try to break away and meet you there before 1100, I don't know if that will be possible or not. |
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Smackwater
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Missouri State Captain
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| 01 Nov 2006 7:10 PM |
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St. Louis Area Riders
Mission:
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.
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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. |
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wwr2
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| 01 Nov 2006 8:03 PM |
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Welcome home to all the Soldiers
God bless every one of them
Standing by Lloyd |
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harly69g
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| 01 Nov 2006 8:03 PM |
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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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Praynsoul
Posts: 38
St. Charles, MO
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| 02 Nov 2006 5:53 AM |
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Posted By Smackwater on 01 Nov 2006 7:10 PM
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.
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DIANA aka: Bobblehead
RRJ Chapter 9
Helmets save lives, but only Jesus can save souls!
Praise God, it's a brand new day. |
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MissezTicklz
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Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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| 02 Nov 2006 6:49 AM |
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I rode in this morning and 'bout froze my fingertips off! Small price to pay. Randy48, who's a fairweather rider??? *laffing*
I'll be at the Nutter Field House at 10 this morning to stand that flag line! I sent out an email here at the Fort to all my contacts to see if we can get a few Soldiers and some Army Civilians out there as well!
Can't wait to see my Soldiers come home!!
Thank you to those Soldiers AND their families SO very much for your sacrifices! I'm so happy you'll be stepping off those busses and walking into the Field House.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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Anya Ferrin
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RD
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 02 Nov 2006 8:24 AM |
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I'm gonna hi-jack Joe's thread for a moment. You folks are doing a wonderful job welcoming the 5th home. We have learned that the 110th Engineers are due in right behind them - possibly Sunday 11/5. The Patriot Guard has been asked by our local National Guard here in Cape Girardeau to escort about 60 soldiers home FROM Ft. Leonard Wood on or about the 9th. The best way to do this might be to have a group escort from FLW to the St. Louis area, then our SE Missouri folk can lead them home.
I'll hear more this evening and we'll fire up our own thread.
It was great talking to you last night Joe. Give'm heck. |
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msjessyh
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Portage, Indiana
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| 02 Nov 2006 11:41 AM |
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Thank you so much for showing up and supporting the 5th Engineers on November 2nd. My sister Cora said that she shook the hands of everyone and thanked you for being there. Unfortunately, my husband and I was unable to make it down there to see Tom come home. I was just diagnoses with Iron overload disease and was having special test done. So, I am so sorry that I missed meeting everyone. So please accept my apology and Thank you for being there.
Jessica
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
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Dixon, MO
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| 02 Nov 2006 12:22 PM |
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It was a grand day on good ole Ft Wood, we had a good showing and the troops and their families appreciated it. I believe the 110th is coming in with the remainder of the 5th or as part of them on Sun. Sat escort with be for the 50th Boat Div, another part of the 5th..We would be honored to escort the 110th part or all the way home..Does seem like a long way around to go back to St Louis and then south...
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Randy48
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| 02 Nov 2006 4:54 PM |
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Sorry I missed it Joe, I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. They didn't take the chains off until just before I called.
Anya, I was only teasing the other night, I remember well you standing in the cold rain flag in hand in Stover and Versailles and a cold night ride two days before! |
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wordman3
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| 02 Nov 2006 10:06 PM |
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| Joe:
Please advise as to rendezvous location at/near Ft. Wood.
I would like to join 4 Nov. ride from Lake of the Ozarks.
Just joined last week, not sure of protocol.
Also, where do I find Missouri Threads?
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wordman3
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| 02 Nov 2006 10:12 PM |
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| Joe:
Please advise as to rendezvous location at/near Ft. Wood.
I would like to join 4 Nov. ride from Lake of the Ozarks.
Just joined last week, not sure of protocol.
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Randy48
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:10 AM |
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Wordman3, welcome to the PGR. This is the information for the rides Saturday and Sunday:
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.
Missouri Threads are in the Missouri Forums http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/view/topics/forumid/92/Default.aspx
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DragonWagon
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Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:31 AM |
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We can't email you, your emails bounce back with a permanent error from you email provider.
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Retired USAF MSGT
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Col. (Dr) Robert R. Smith, USAF, Dec.
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Smackwater
Posts: 588
Missouri State Captain
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Praynsoul
Posts: 38
St. Charles, MO
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| 03 Nov 2006 12:25 PM |
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Will the MO Road Cap. please list the entire MO route so I can see the next stop after Allentown Road in case some of us want to go farther but not all the way to FLW.  |
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DIANA aka: Bobblehead
RRJ Chapter 9
Helmets save lives, but only Jesus can save souls!
Praise God, it's a brand new day. |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
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Dixon, MO
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| 03 Nov 2006 12:39 PM |
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After the ones that want to exit at Allenton, the route is I 44 to St Roberts exit, the next place for you to get off easily and back on would be Gray Summit, Union, St Clair, etc..Sullivan is roughly 60 miles from St Louis..We are going to pick them up west of Rolla at the State Rest Area..Mainly do to road construction in and around Rolla, making it dangerous(in my opinion). You are welcome to ride as far as you want, and we appreciate your dedication to making this a homecoming these American Heroes will remember..
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Asphelt
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Fenton (St. Louis), MO
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| 03 Nov 2006 9:02 PM |
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I'm going to go to FLW early on Saturday and get my base pass then come back to the Rolla rest area to join the rest of the escort to the base. Anyone from St. Louis want to join up, I'll be leaving the Quick Trip at I44 and 109 (Eureka exit) at 0700.
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 04 Nov 2006 6:58 AM |
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I don't know if any will have time to read this or not, but it is raining(sprinkling)and the radar shows it to be about 30 miles wide or so...Moving northeast, right up 44..So be careful, hopefully it will be out of here by ride time...
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Randy48
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:30 AM |
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| I be at the rest area by 1030 and my better half says she'll be there too - rain or shine! |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
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Dixon, MO
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| 04 Nov 2006 3:13 PM |
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I want to thank all that rode the misson today: All from Illinois and St Louis and the final leg into Ft Leonard Wood, to those brave and hearty individuals you have my gratitude. They Soldiers and their families wanted me to thank you. We will do this again tomorrow for the final group coming in. Be sure to check the 1st Post for updates on times and places...Again thanks, the joy of seeing them reunited with their families is something I will never forget..
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