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CONFIRMED MISSION..........CONFIRMED MISSION.............CONFIRMED MISSION
Members of the Patriot Guard have been invited to attend a street renaming for CWO4 John Engman, by the family, on Saturday November 18th in East Northport LI at 11am. We are awaiting for word from Veterans affairs about street closure for the day and whether or not this will be an official Patriot Guard mission or just alot of guys with flags on a saturday out for a ride type of thing.
It is at the intersection of Ketay St. and North Ketay Drive, about 1 mile north of Jericho Tpk, just east of Larkfield Road
John was a career man who served for 25 years before he was killed by an IED in Iraq in May, he was buried at ANC on May 24th. He not only gave his life to our country but for our country. . There is a large parking area in a store on the southwest cornor of Larkfield and Jericho Tpk where we can meet for a short ride to the ceremony.
[u][i][b]PLEASE WATCH THIS THREAD AND EMAILS FOR UPDATES.
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coach1
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| 15 Nov 2006 6:18 AM |
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| It will be my honor to attend this event for this hero. Thank you CWO4 Engman for all you have done for our country, it is men like you that have made us the greatest country in the world. Rest in Peace- |
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Plenum1
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Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:15 AM |
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Honor All the Heroes & their Families. God Bless All. Ride Safe - Ride Proud! |
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smidi
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East Meadow, NY Region 9 Nassau
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| 15 Nov 2006 7:29 AM |
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle:
Irving Schultz, Private
United States Army
Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Killed In Action: 24 November 1944 21 Years Old
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hdhtdvr
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| 15 Nov 2006 10:57 AM |
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Standing by in da Bronx Any region
7 riders who want to go to this plz
respond to srcnys@msn.com.
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shadowmerlin
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Long Island, NY
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| 15 Nov 2006 4:26 PM |
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I've been in touch with the person in charge of this event for more than two weeks. She told me that ORIGINALLY, the family wanted this to be a very low-key, street-corner event. She asked the family if they wanted us to attend, and originally told me yes, but then told me not to do anything about it until I heard back from her about having the street closed to accomodate the larger event that our attendance would create.
I've haven't been able to reach her all week to get confirmation on this. I know it's short notice, but the Town Supervisor's office assured me that someone with appropriate authority will get back to me tomorrow. I'll let everyone know details AS SOON AS WE HAVE A CONFIRMED INVITATION.
If possible, please keep the day clear for this event.
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tom396
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| 15 Nov 2006 8:20 PM |
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Updated 15 Nov 06 1600
CONFIRMED MISSION..........CONFIRMED MISSION.............CONFIRMED MISSION
Members of the Patriot Guard have been invited to attend a street renaming for CWO4 John Engman, by the family, on Saturday November 18th in East Northport LI at 11am. Street closure has been confirmed for the day
Nassau Riders will stage @ waulbaums in hicksville Exit LIE @41 South Rt. 106 107 one tenth of a mile south of the LIE. K.S.U. 10:00 AM any riders needing more info should call Tom 516 644 3840
We will meet with suffolk riders and then head to
the intersection of Ketay St. and North Ketay Drive, about 1 mile north of Jericho Tpk, just east of Larkfield Road
John was a career man who served for 25 years before he was killed by an IED in Iraq in May, he was buried at ANC on May 24th. He not only gave his life to our country but for our country. . There is a large parking area in a store on the southwest cornor of Larkfield and Jericho Tpk where we can meet for a short ride to the ceremony. [b] [/b][u] [/u] |
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cyranodb
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Bayside, Queens, NY
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| 16 Nov 2006 6:37 AM |
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| Unfortunately I won't be able to attend due to personal business that needs to be done on Sat. I wish everyone a good event. |
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Old Coastie
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Wayne, Illinois
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| 16 Nov 2006 4:06 PM |
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As a "native" of East Northport, know that a part of my heart will be riding with you Saturday to honor this hero. Be safe, ride proud.
Regards,
John
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Warriors' Watch Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Rider
"Censorship reflects society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime". -Potter Stewart, U.S. Supreme Court Justice |
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digits
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| 16 Nov 2006 5:55 PM |
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I will be leaving south jersey (mayslanding nj) if there are any riders going up for thsi event, I plan to ride pretty much straight through hopefully hit NY early enough for coffee and chow before the ride, if anyone is going up the parkway plus post here meet times and locations. Preferably rest stops on the parkway so that i can meet up with you.
I am from new york but happen to be in south jersey for a family emergency, will make this ride, if anyone needs some floor space to crash in NY let em know I have a very tiny place but can fit one or two guys on the floor if need be.
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Dukey
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| 16 Nov 2006 7:28 PM |
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| Im Originally From East northport And Lived Near That area I Use To Live By Northport Train Station Unfornatly I Live Upstate And Hafta Work That Day Or I Would Go Down |
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coach1
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Long Island NY
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| 16 Nov 2006 8:36 PM |
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| I just want to extend a personal thank you to all those who attend this mission. CWO4 John Engmans sister Janet is a co worker and friend of mine and say's that the family greatly appreciates that we will attend this service for John, so Thank you all. |
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shadowmerlin
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Long Island, NY
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| 17 Nov 2006 7:35 AM |
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This event starts at 11:00 ayem. We'll leave from HS mall at 10:30.
Here are directions to the staging area Huntington Square Mall on the soutwest corner of the intersection of Rte. 25 (Jericho Tpke.) and Larkfield Road:
From the west:
1. I-495 Eastbound
2. Get on I-495 and drive east
3. Take exit 42 to the right onto Northern Pky 75° true
4. Take exit 42N to the right onto Deer Park Rd 11.1 mi 0:11:41 76° true
5. Keep right onto Deer Park Ave 0.3 mi 0:00:31 357° true
6. Keep left onto Jericho Tpke 1.3 mi 0:02:14 69° true
7. hs mall 0.8 mi 0:01:27 0° true
From the east:
1. I-495 westbound
2. Get on I-495 and drive west
3. Take exit 53 to the right onto Express Dr N 263° true
4. Exit right onto ramp onto Sagtikos Pky 1.0 mi 0:01:23 270° true
5. Keep right onto Sagtikos Pky ramp 0.3 mi 0:00:27 295° true
6. Take exit SM3W to the right onto Jericho Tpke 2.9 mi 0:03:15 14° true
7. hs mall 2.0 mi 0:03:28 0° true
Fromn the South Shore:
1. Pow/MiaMemorial
2. Get on Pow/Mia Memorial Hwy and drive towards exit 41
3. Take exit 41 to the right onto Sunrise Hwy 70° true
4. Take right ramp onto Robert Moses Cswy 0.7 mi 0:01:12 65° true
5. Take exit 41A to the left onto Sagtikos Pky 1.4 mi 0:01:35 30° true
6. Take exit SM3W to the right onto Jericho Tpke 7.2 mi 0:07:27 14° true
7. hs mall 2.0 mi 0:03:28 0° true
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kars
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| 17 Nov 2006 8:39 AM |
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| I have to tell you all how wonderful I think all of you are for being involved in such a worthy cause. I look foward to being involved with this cause.
I'm new to the PGR but would like to attend this mission. Do I need to contact anyone or just show up? Do I need to bring anything? Any requirements?
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Richa
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Lindenhurst, NY
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| 17 Nov 2006 10:22 AM |
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| Kieth,
All you need to do is show up at the rally point designated by the ride captain. If possible bring a flag ( 3 x 5 with pole ). Come early and meet the folks. That's it. The ride captain will go over everything at the rally area.
Rich
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hdhtdvr
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| 17 Nov 2006 2:16 PM |
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Region 7 Riders
We will meet 0830 11/18 at Burger
King 6007 Broadway Bx (See reg 7
news) KSU 0900 ?s 914-557-8361
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shadowmerlin
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Long Island, NY
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| 17 Nov 2006 5:05 PM |
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| A personal matter has come up which prevents me from attending this event. There are no changes in plans. The Nassau Ride Captain, Tom, will take charge. |
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Sunny_ctgal
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CT
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| 18 Nov 2006 6:41 AM |
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Unable to attend this ride. Thoughts are with you all...ride safe!
My thoughts & prayers for the family of CWO4 John Engman with thanks to him for
his bravery and service of our country.
Sincerely, Sunny
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Plenum1
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Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 18 Nov 2006 6:50 AM |
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If anyone is coming from eastern LI and wants to meet up along the way, I'll take a swing thru LOWE's parking lot (711 next door) at approx 9:30. I'm planning on K.S.U. by 9:45 to go to the staging area.
LOWE'S: LIE exit 64 - Rte 112, LOWES is on the northwest corner of LIE service road and Route 112.
Lil Jon
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coach1
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Long Island NY
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| 18 Nov 2006 3:44 PM |
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| As a friend of Johns sister, I want to once again thank the ladies and gentlemen who rode with us today. A very nice turn out, I did not make a count but I estimated about 65 bikes, some with 2 up and 1 in a side car.
Johns parents asked me me to tell every member of the patriot guard how much they appreciate what we do, not only for their son, but for all our hero's. We inspired Johns wife Donna so much, she went out and bought a motor cycle and plans on joining the PGR when she gets home.
There was also a piece on this on Ch 12 news it included a clip with a group shot of the PGR and another clip with one of the members talking with the parents. I can't find it on line but will post the url if I do. |
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digits
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| 19 Nov 2006 11:46 AM |
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I have received the pics from yesterdays mission, they are hosted on my server, and can be viewed at
http://jec2.com/pgr111806/index.htm
feel free to use the code below the images to show the pictures on other websites, I host these images so there is no need to worry about bandwith.
I will be working on the blog over the next day or two and you can read it at
http://ytyls.com (you think your life sucks)
John Chartier
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