talk2e 
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Do you know how many people's lives you've effected or how many people have effected your life? Have you taken the time to say thanx? Last Fri I left the Marine Corps on terminal leave. Sat, friends and family joined me in a little celebration. Leading up to Sat I was uncertain how many, if any folks would be able to attend. Invites were sent months in advance with very little response. What a surprise to see folks from all over this great nation in attendance. I, personally did not think I effected so many in such a short time until Sat when I had the opportunity to sit with each and everyone and talk. There was a young Marine there who, incidentaly, recently went on terminal leave. This Marine I hadn't seen in almost 10 yrs. He returned from Iraq with a severe case of PTSD. As I spent most of the night talking with him and re-assuring him that his decision to retire was the right one I began to think about how he and all these people effected my life. For those that have spent a few yrs in the service you'll relate. I grow up as an Army brat then spent the next 25 yrs in the Corps. I learned early not to make friends as they will not be there long. I reflect on what was told to me about friends from a dear friend of mine living in CA (and attended this event); friends you can count on one hand everyone else is an aquaintance. A took the time to thank each person who attended. I'm taking the time tonight to thank the PGR family. In a different post I mentioned that the PGR is helping so many come to grips with the past. The PGR has helped me do the same. As I move on into another career I hope that I can retain the lessons learned not only from my last life but from the friends and family of the PGR... Thanx guys and gals for all you do to help those that need and thanx for listening. |
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"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1168
New Port Richey, FL
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| 06 Nov 2006 4:40 PM |
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Tim if you're going to count your friends on one hand, you have one deformed paw my friend. I can think of two in this house that are proud to call you friend. I'm sure there are more than three other's elsewhere.... |
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John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimisticaly pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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CarlS
Posts: 2570
Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
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sig22
Posts: 2854
New Port Richey, Fl. Senior Ride Captain FL State Captain-Retired
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| 06 Nov 2006 5:39 PM |
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Oh Tim....there you go "waxing philosophical" again!
Seriously, I know that YOU know how many friends you've made since May 18th....Brothers and Sisters....that will stand by your side through thick and thin, for whatever reason you might need us.
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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there…
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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misdirection
Posts: 823
Florida Senior Ride/Cage Captain
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| 06 Nov 2006 5:43 PM |
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| No doubt sig, you got that right. Tim, we will stand by you through thick and thin. |
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Michelle "misdirection" Lutrzykowski
Florida Senior Ride/Cage Captain
Cell: 727-403-2839
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seanpost
Posts: 915
Deltona, FL
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| 06 Nov 2006 5:44 PM |
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"PATRIOTISM IN MOTION" - PGR member Ancient1 |
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thumper1
Posts: 3265
Alpharetta, Ga
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| 06 Nov 2006 5:45 PM |
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Hey Tim....Break out the toes for your Ga Friends..... |
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If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish motives, ....Be kind anyways.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight,.....Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, others may be jealous...Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow.....Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough.....Give the world the best you have anyway.
*IN HONOR OF DELTOID...YOU WILL NEVER KNOW, MY FRIEND....JUST HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE TO ME.....THERE ARE FEW GREATER HONORS ON THIS EARTH THAN TO BE GIVEN THE TRUST OF SOMEONE TO PROTECT THEIR DIGNITY WHEN THEY NO LONGER CAN....SIMPLY, THANK YOU.*
**Riding in special honor of my friend and hero, Ron Johnson... Iraq...23 January 2007...GodSpeed Cat. You are missed.**
**FEW WILL BRAVE DISAPPROVAL OF THEIR FELLOWS, OR CENSOR OF THEIR COLLEAGUES TO STAND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT**
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Drem
Posts: 1783
Senior Ride Capt
NE FL HOTH Rep
National Support/Admin
Cager
Jacksonville, FL
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| 06 Nov 2006 5:53 PM |
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Posted By thumper1 on 06 Nov 2006 5:45 PM Hey Tim....Break out the toes for your Ga Friends.....
Hey Tim, LEAVE the boots on. I am sure we can find more fingers for you to count on.
But I am thinking with all the new friends you have gained with the PGR you really should breakout the calculator.
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
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Wayne18
Posts: 571
Interlachen, Fl. Asst. State Captain
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| 06 Nov 2006 7:07 PM |
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| Add this Ol' Jarhead to the friends list. |
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Wayne Howell
USMC 57-64 66-68
ALR Post 293
Florida Retreads
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yepper
Posts: 524
Palm Coast, FL
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FMHGB
Posts: 749
Orlando area
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| 07 Nov 2006 4:36 AM |
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| Tim, I am sure if you can't find enough fingers and toes the PGR would be happy to provide you with ummmmmmmm lots |
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OLD-Cop
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| 07 Nov 2006 5:05 AM |
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| Yea Tim I know. I was counted on your center finger again. LOL That was not proper of me I know. I'm sorry. Saung told me I was. Nice post Tim. |
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talk2e
Posts: 938
Deltona, FL
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| 07 Nov 2006 5:17 AM |
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Posted By OLD-Cop on 07 Nov 2006 5:05 AM
Yea Tim I know. I was counted on your center finger again. LOL That was not proper of me I know. I'm sorry. Saung told me I was. Nice post Tim.
You're number 1 in my book... hehe  |
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MSgt USMC (Ret) 1981-2007
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas
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Koolness
Posts: 1018
Panama City Beach
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| 07 Nov 2006 9:11 AM |
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Don't forget friends in the panhandle.
There's not enough fingers or toes for the friends that you've made just in the last few weeks. Well just get you an abacus to count on it'll be easier.
Welcome Home, Welcome to the family,
Kool
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deltoid79
Posts: 3905
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| 07 Nov 2006 10:22 AM |
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| Tim, tell ya what. Leave your shoes on. Just know you have many friends here and about. New career, I hope it's nothing more than going fishing with that slowpoke guy. grab old fart while you're at it. sorry, i mean old cop. of course he'll have to as saung. |
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Mike,,, 
I LOVE BEING A BIKER.....
myspace.com/vicrider05
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OLD-Cop
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| 07 Nov 2006 12:05 PM |
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Posted By deltoid79 on 07 Nov 2006 10:22 AM
Tim, tell ya what. Leave your shoes on. Just know you have many friends here and about. New career, I hope it's nothing more than going fishing with that slowpoke guy. grab old fart while you're at it. sorry, i mean old cop. of course he'll have to as saung. Saung said, "ㅘ타려ㅛㄴ구ㅕ7돼ㅌ요텨ㅜㄹ." Don't know what that means though. LOL |
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Shadow Dog
Posts: 400
Senior Ride Capt. Orlando
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| 07 Nov 2006 5:57 PM |
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| I got a couple of fingers I'll give you Thursday if you don't show up on time. See you then "friend". By the way I'm glad I got to meet and ride with you, you're a genuine honest person and I like that in my friends. |
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Hotwhl44
Posts: 63
Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2006 6:06 PM |
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| Tim, I can assure you have a least 2 more in Okaloosa County, if not more. Any time Brother. |
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Joe Quinones
U. S. Navy 1988 - 1998
U. S. Naval Reserves 2001 - 2003
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flaman2u
Posts: 368
Merritt Island, Fl Florida Ride Capt.
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| 07 Nov 2006 6:23 PM |
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Tim, Congratulations on your retirement and I salute you for your service and dedication. And I know that their is a big list of friends and Brothers here.
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Lucky1951
Posts: 556
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| 07 Nov 2006 7:02 PM |
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| Tim , not only can you count me in as a friend , but as a brother ," brother ". |
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Ride Captain / Proud to be an AMERICAN . Proud to had Served .Proud to show Respect for those who Serve . USAF 71 - 75 APSq 438th , USAFR 76 - 80 APSq 914th |
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old jumper
Posts: 277
Newnan, GA
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| 08 Nov 2006 3:42 AM |
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| Oh hell, You Army guys have to remember..Tim was a Marine...Out of fingers ? Opps can't count any further. Hang in Tim. We're not friends..We're FAMILY. |
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-Ralph Walker
82nd Airborne 1959-1961
Fla. Ride Captain/Retired
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done. - Charles Dickens
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talk2e
Posts: 938
Deltona, FL
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| 08 Nov 2006 6:00 AM |
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I think we're missing the point of the posting. I was looking to create an awareness of the friends that you have. Take the time to call them, meet up with them and say thanx for all they do for you. It's a good feeling to know that someone, somewhere not only calls you friend but acts like one too. Thanx Friends!  |
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MSgt USMC (Ret) 1981-2007
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas
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