Reaps 
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Idleyld Park,Oregon BoD VP-Director of Captains
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| 03 Nov 2006 7:53 PM |
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Initial Itinerary
This is a Short Notice mission to honor Tom Hlavac and his family. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran who served our Country in the Air Force.
Memorial Service is in Vancouver WA, Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 10:00am 7th November, 2006.
The American Legion is performing the service.
Gary Everett is the R/C for this mission and the contact point for information.
Please watch for more information and updates!
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~Your right to desecrate our nations flag is protected by law....may that knowledge give you great comfort while you are healing~
~Abraham Lincoln: "Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled or hanged."~
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bikerbabe97
Posts: 150
Battleground, Washington
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:13 PM |
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My sympathy to the family and friends of Tom Hlavac, may your suffering be short lived, and the burden of loss be replaced with fond memories of the life you shared together. Tom you are a hero and will not be forgotten.
I will be there to honor you
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Sherrie
Mother of a Sailor
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lynx36
Posts: 212
Galesburg, IL
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:43 PM |
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Your service will never be forgotten Tom Hlavac. Sincerest condolences
to your family and friends. Thank You for your service to this great nation.
May you rest in peace.
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Terry Hicks
West Central IL Senior Ride Captain
Vietnam 67-68
Member CP
"We have gone forth from our shores repeatedly over the last hundred years and put
wonderful young men and women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we
have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in." Colin Powell
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DennisReynolds
Posts: 229
Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon
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| 04 Nov 2006 12:13 AM |
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More and more, we see Vietnam Vets dying off. A special breed who did not have their service recognized or appreciated until only recent years. I hope Tom felt that appreciation for his service to his country before he died. Willl try to be there to honor him. Tom, thank you for your service to your country.
Dennis "Roadliner" Reynolds
USMC
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Dennis "Roadliner 49er" Reynolds
Ride Captain
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
USMC 1967-71
In Country RVN 1967-70
Proudly honoring those who served their country... |
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wvhusker
Posts: 4542
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 04 Nov 2006 4:23 AM |
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Mr. Hlavac,
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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Beaconkeeper
Posts: 90
Port Orchard Wa.
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:52 AM |
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| My condolences to family and friends of Tom. I'll be there in spirit. |
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rmcpeek
Posts: 236
Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:30 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Tom Hlavac. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace. God Bless. |
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Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
US Army 1987 - 1995 |
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ipfrev
Posts: 233
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 04 Nov 2006 11:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom Hlavac, whose service to this nation ensured our liberties.
Thank you for your service. Welcome home!
Enter into your well deserved rest, let the angels sing," Welcome home!".
God bless you all and comfort you.
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BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:36 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Tom Hlavac. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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WWINGS
Posts: 26
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| 05 Nov 2006 12:20 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Tom Hlavac. Your service to this Counrty set an example for many to follow. Rest in Peace Friend.
"Wings"
CVMA
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"Wings"
Lost Squadron Veterans Assoc.
PGR Ride Captain
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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 840
Vancouver, WA
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| 05 Nov 2006 8:20 PM |
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Marilyn and I would like to extend our deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Tom Hlavac. We are so sorry that this Great American had to leave us at such an early age. We appreciate all that this great Solider did for his Nation. I see that I will have the honor of being R/C on this mission. I would like to meet up at 0830 hours at the Fred Meyer at the intersection of Mill Plain Blvd and I 205 in Tuesday the 7 of November. We will have a short Ride Briefing and then proceed to the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Thank you in advance for all of my fine brothers and sisters that will ride with me to honor this Great Solider.
May God Bless this Family.
Gary Everett
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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jrjensen
Posts: 855
Troutdale, OR
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| 05 Nov 2006 8:50 PM |
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| I will try to be there to honor this fellow veteran |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
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Nkinler
Posts: 459
Portland. OR
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| 06 Nov 2006 4:18 AM |
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My concolences to the family of Tom Hlavac. He served his country proud. I'll do my best to be there to honor this fellow veteran of Vietnam.
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US Army
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Nick Kinler (Cabbie)
US Army 67-69
Northern Oregon
District Co-Captain
Riding in memory of CPL William N. Kinler
MN National Guard
Bataan Death March survivor
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Daryl
Posts: 726
Phoenix, AZ
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| 06 Nov 2006 4:39 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on these condolences to you and your family. I know that these words won’t bring your loved one back, but be assured, they will not be forgotten. Our brothers & sisters-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. My prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios!
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Hydmech
Posts: 99
Seattle, Washington
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| 06 Nov 2006 6:51 AM |
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Rest in peace. I too, thank you for your service to the nation.
I can't make this mission. My mother has eye surgery that day, and I am the caretaker.
SF
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I ride with respect for all who have died in the struggles for freedom; and especially in memorium of LT. Miller, LT. Visconte, CPL Douglas, and CPL Pirker, who were the crew of YL-36, HMM-362. MIA 22 Nov. 1965
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robberhd
Posts: 162
Portland, OR
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| 06 Nov 2006 10:46 AM |
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Tom, Thank you for your service, I hope the family and loved ones take pride in his service, and know that "Never Again" will our troops not be welcomed hope with all the honor the desarve.
Rob Luster
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Rob Luster
82 ABN 71-73
USAFR "Combat Arms/Security Forces" Retired 2005
Life member VFW
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5215
Lacey, WA
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| 06 Nov 2006 2:53 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Tom Klavac. Tom, I'm forever grateful for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 840
Vancouver, WA
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| 07 Nov 2006 8:20 AM |
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********************ITENERARY*************************
MEET AT THE FRED MYERS STORE AT THE CORNER OF MILL PLAIN BLVD AND I-205 AT 8:30 07 NOVEMBER FOR A SHORT RIDE BREIFING AND THEN PROCEED TO EVERGREEN MEMORIAL GARDENS WHICH IS A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. WE WILL DO OUR FLAG LINE FOR THE FAMILY.......... MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE USAF WILL BE THE COLOR GUARD AND THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 WILL ALSO TAKE PART IN THE SERVICE........... WE WILL BE CAGING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LEATHERS HAVE YET TO DRY........... SEE YOU THERE........... |
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
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ChuckRSTD05
Posts: 570
Aloha, Oregon
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| 07 Nov 2006 12:23 PM |
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| Sorry Gary I could not make it in time. I left home here in Aloha at 0725 and was still on the 26 freeway at the 217 fwy exit at 0820. Since I was still about 25 miles from the staging area I knew I would not make the services in time. I'll just start out earlier next time. Hope you had enough PGR members. |
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Banker
USN Vietnam Veteran 1963-1967
USS Hornet CVS 12
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GARYCOLUMBIA
Posts: 840
Vancouver, WA
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| 07 Nov 2006 12:28 PM |
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**************RIDE REPORT***************
We had 8 hard core members this morning, which included 5 bikes and 3 cages.
It was a very nice flag line and the family was very thankful that we took the time to Honor their Loved one. Tom served in the United States Air Force. We met at the Fred Meyers at Mill Plain and I-205 at 8:30 had a ride briefing and then proceeded to the Service. We did a Flag line and greeted the guests and family. In the Memorial Program the family stated that they appreciated us being there.
Again thanks to all that made this mission.
Gary Everett
PGR Northern Oregon Ride Captain
USAF 1964-1968
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
--Elmer Davis
Gary Everett
USAF A1C
1964-1968
www.iraqwarheroes.org |
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Nkinler
Posts: 459
Portland. OR
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| 07 Nov 2006 1:57 PM |
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| I think I had the shortest ride home and I'm soaked to the bone. I hope the rest made it home OK. It was great to see PGR once again well represented at services for an American veteran. As Gary said, the family was really appreciative of us being there. Mr. Hlavac's wife made it a point to stop and thank each of us individually. It's moments like that that make me proud to be a member of PGR. |
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Nick Kinler (Cabbie)
US Army 67-69
Northern Oregon
District Co-Captain
Riding in memory of CPL William N. Kinler
MN National Guard
Bataan Death March survivor
Nagasaki A bomb survivor |
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Chonga
Posts: 930
Portland,Oregon
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| 07 Nov 2006 3:39 PM |
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| Once again my hat is off to those hardy souls that rode their bikes to this wet gathering. This was a man who had many friends and a loving family that thanked each of us personally for our presence. An interesting footnote was that almost everyone attending, and there were many, was dressed in the "Uniform of the day" which consisted of a plaid shirt and blue jeans. This was a nice touch and created a very relaxed atmosphere as the family felt Tom would like I presume. Rest in peace, Tom, your tour of duty is over now and you are on eternal R&R in the best place possible, even better than Singapore.
Gary, you have evolved into a Ride Captain par excellence and I will be glad to ride on any mission you lead. Your grasp of the PGR's mission is right on target in my book. Thank you for all your efforts. Bikerbabe, Lady Godiva, NKinler (AKA Cabbie), Jim and Papa John, you can all serve on my squad anytime. I hope you are all warm and dry as I type this.
Chonga
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USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
Northern Oregon District Co-Captain |
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