the crow 
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| 13 Jan 2007 11:23 PM |
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the weather from Milwaukee is looking possibly a bit messy for Monday morning.
I am planning to depart Bayview MKE at 0645 15 JAN 07.
if it is messy i will take the AWD. if it is not too bad, I will take the purple flames flag car.
if anyone cares to come along send me an email.
TIA for your support of this mission.
DJ
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jalger
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 14 Jan 2007 4:32 PM |
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Posted By Old Coastie on 13 Jan 2007 6:19 PM
To the family and friends of SSgt Christopher Swanson, our most sincere condolences. The PGR will be split up Monday, honoring two local heroes at the same time. Please be advised that you will have some of our finest Ride Captains and most loyal members attending to you during this most difficult day of your life. We wish we could all be there for you.
Big Joe and Wolfman, you have the watch.
Thank you Christopher!
Respectfully,
John
Thanks Coastie..Nice of you to say...
Sorry I could not make the servce on Sunday.
I will be at the funeral home at 0800 Monday.
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Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
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BlackHorse MP
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| 14 Jan 2007 7:53 PM |
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American Hero
Thank you for your service to this great nation. Rest in peace knowing that you sacrifice will be eternally honored by all that share the blessing of freedom.
Where do we get such men?
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wolfen
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Addison, Il.
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| 15 Jan 2007 12:07 PM |
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*******UPDATE*******
MISSION REPORT FOR SUNDAY 14 JAN 07
Before I go on I would like to say thanks to Chris Brocksmith & Jeff Lockhart for having faith in me do do this mission. Jeff your guidence on the steps to do this mission was invaluable.
When I arrived Sunday Jeff and Don (Flag Support) were there along with 3 Patriot Guard Riders . After a brief discussion with Jeff on logistics for flag placement I went in and met with Rebecca from the funeral home. She had given us a room to warm up in, Hot Chocolate,water, and Coffee. They even had a table "Reserved for Patriot Guard Riders" with our refreshments on it. Next I met with the CACO officer Capt.Witsberger who also was obliging to my needs.
Then I was brought up to meet the parents....When they saw the armband they were so grateful that we were there,and I stated to them if we could be of any service to please let me know.... it was very emotional.
I must give a hats off to my HOG Chapter, Wild Fire who stepped up to help,there were 10 people 6 of these people who were never at a mission before. They spent many hours braving the cold, the wind, and later that evening the rain. So to
Dave Myer,Bill E, Robt L, Steve M, Dennis, Danny & Maryann G, John & Kathy P, & Coleen who was with me to the end you folks are wonderful Americans. Whatever Mother Nature threw at the group they stood strong.
A special thanks goes out to that big Marine who was our Flag man, I am truly honored to stand with you..
As the evening came to a close I went inside to say goodbye and Mr.& Mrs. Swanson both gave me a big hug and went outside and thanked all the PGR people for being there. All the cold, freezing fingers and toes, aching knees and backs....who cares it was all worth it after that.
Big Joe thanks for staying in touch with me and taking Mondays part of the mission.
Once I get the Plaque, I willl deliver it along with the flags to the Swanson's residence.
Wolfman
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Andrew "Wolfman" Regal
Patriot Guard Rider Illinois Ride Captain
Wild Fire H.O.G. Head Road Captain Villa Park Illinois
Accident Scene Management Advanced Bystander Assistance Program
Riding in Memory of my father
James L. Regalmuto 1921-1999
Army Air Force WWII
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Charger
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Golden Colorado
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| 15 Jan 2007 12:26 PM |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Colorado Ride Captain
Retired Colorado State Captain
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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Godzilla
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from Lake Villa
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| 15 Jan 2007 2:29 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Staff Sgt. Christopher P. Swanson. I will stand for you. |
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Truck8
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Lake Zurich--Illinois
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| 15 Jan 2007 3:52 PM |
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| MAY GOD BLESS CHRISTOPHER SWANSON AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. STANDING BY IN LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS |
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"GOD GRANT US THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THING WE CANNOT CHANGE, THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS WE CAN AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE"
"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FELLOW MAN"
"OH, THAT YOU WOULD BLESS ME INDEED
AND ENLARGE MY TERRITORY, THAT YOUR HAND WOULD BE WITH ME, AND THAT YOU WOULD KEEP ME FROM EVIL. " ( PRAYER OF JABEZ)
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the crow
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| 15 Jan 2007 5:14 PM |
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It was an honor to stand for you today, Sgt. Swanson.
Thank You for defending my freedoms.
Nicely done on both missions today, IL PGR.
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jalger
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 15 Jan 2007 7:42 PM |
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Wolfman super job on Sunday….And thanks to those in your Hog Chapter who came out.
Not a very nice night by any stretch of the imagination.
Monday was a nice tribute to our hero Sgt.Swanson.
Never have I been so honored to not only stand for a hero, but to be in the presence of so many of the militaries finest. I was truly humbled to be in the company of so many Army Rangers that had come to pay respects to their comrade in arms.
It was a long cold day but I would not have wished to be anywhere else.
Thanks Josh for bringing your Dad out, I’m sure you’ll grow up to be a fine young man, stay in scouting. Don you big Marine you, thanks for coming out on both days, with coffee and your smile. Skip just like the Wounded Hero’s Foundation you’re equally devoted to the PGR and you always prove it at every mission. Big Don you stuck it out as always with camera clicking. DJ once again support from up North. Thanks man your heart is as big as the yearly hope for the Packers. Jeff and Scoot thanks for coming to the church on time.
A few more PGR was all we needed and Jeff you and Scoot we're just that...And I can't remeber who the big guy was that came with you two, but it was great to see him as well.
(Sorry bro I've been on three missions with you and youre not an easy guy to forget, but I'm bad with names.)
Thanks everyone for making this special for our hero and his family..
God Bless you all.
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Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
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wolfen
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Addison, Il.
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| 16 Jan 2007 1:14 PM |
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I would like to apologize to you Don for misprinting your name on my update...I hope you can forgive my error
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Andrew "Wolfman" Regal
Patriot Guard Rider Illinois Ride Captain
Wild Fire H.O.G. Head Road Captain Villa Park Illinois
Accident Scene Management Advanced Bystander Assistance Program
Riding in Memory of my father
James L. Regalmuto 1921-1999
Army Air Force WWII
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cgbrocksmith
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 17 Jan 2007 5:49 AM |
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| My heartfelt thanks to everyone who came to honor his warrior. May he rest in peace and glory. |
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MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator
"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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