cagerbob  Posts: 4504
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| 23 Jan 2007 8:50 PM |
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Updated 30 JAN 07 2030 MST by Zippy
ITINERARY UPDATE: CPL Toby Olsen of Oahu
Hawaii.
Small turnout expected, PGR is asked to not enter
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific until 1100hrs.
DATE: Friday February 2, 2007
STAGING
TIME: 1030hrs
STAGING INFORMATION: On Puowaina
DR. Where flower are sold, on the right hand side of the road, it's
approximately 200 feet, just before the right turn for entering the National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific(Punchbowl). Look for us on
the right hand side of the road. I will have my PGR cap on. Mission briefing
1045hrs
Any questions call me at 256-0007.
DIRECTIONS: Cemetery is located in
central Honolulu, approximately midway from the
Honolulu
International Airport and Waikiki Hotel area. Take Hwy 1
East and exit onto Lunalilo Freeway. Then North onto Pali Hwy. Immediately
across the interstate overpass, turn right (East) and proceed about 1 block.
Turn left (North) approximately 300 feet then angle-turn to the right onto
Puowaina.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific 2177 Puowaina Drive Honolulu, HI
96813-1729
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Updated on 29 Jan 07 at 1419 MST by Charger
MISSION-.CPL Toby Olsen arrived Sunday on Oahu Hawaii. I know you are all anxiously awaiting confirmation on the exact date and time. I was contacted by National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). Family requested that we be at the service at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). Service will be at 1100hrs
RALLY POINT: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). (Due to being a work week day)
DATE: Friday February 2, 2006
TIME: 1030 HRS.
Directions: Cemetery is located in central Honolulu, approximately midway from the Honolulu International Airport and Waikiki Hotel area. Take Hwy 1 East and exit onto Lunalilo Freeway. Then North onto Pali Hwy. Immediately across the interstate overpass, turn right (East) and proceed about 1 block. Turn left (North) approximately 300 feet then angle-turn to the right onto Puowaina.
Improvise, Adapt, And Overcome!
Semper Fidelis,
Victor "Bulldog" Ferrer No better friend/No worse enemy National Liaison Officer State Representative Hawaii Overseas Representative Hawaii State Chapter Commander Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. http://hicombatvet.org Patriot Guard Riders Hawaii State Captain http://www.patriotguard.org “Si vis pacem, para bellum” “If you wish to have peace, you should be prepared for war”
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 20 in Karma, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Humvee. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Killed were:
Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty, 25, of Corvallis, Ore.
Sgt. Phillip D. McNeill, 22, of Sunrise, Fla.
Spc. Jeffrey D. Bisson, 22, of Vista, Calif.
Spc. Toby R. Olsen, 28, of Manchester, N.H.
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Bob Ellis USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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wvhusker  Posts: 5133 Ashland, KY Sr. KY R/C

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| 23 Jan 2007 8:51 PM |
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SPC Olsen,
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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cagerbob  Posts: 4504
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| 23 Jan 2007 8:51 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Spc Toby Olsen. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace, Spc Toby Olsen, an American hero. |
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Bob Ellis USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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flhtci_jim  Posts: 790 Poway, CA

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| 23 Jan 2007 8:56 PM |
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| Condolences from our family to the family and friends of Spc Olsen. We will not forget Toby's service and sacrifice. |
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1Shakey1  Posts: 256 SW, New Hampshire

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| 23 Jan 2007 9:38 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Rest assured, Toby is a, "TRUE AMERICAN HERO", and, "HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"! Standing by in SW, NH to honor this, "BRAVE SOLDIER". Don B., USA-Ret. |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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sheatim  Posts: 229 Middlesex/ Essex County RC Stoneham, MA

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| 23 Jan 2007 9:40 PM |
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| My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Spc. Toby Olsen. Thank you for your service, rest in peace and God bless you and your family. |
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This great Country was not founded on what the citizens cannot do, but what we can do. ~ Winger Ace |
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mailman  Posts: 14768 West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

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| 23 Jan 2007 9:55 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Toby R. Olsen. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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Landmine  Posts: 392 2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731

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| 23 Jan 2007 10:09 PM |
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Spc Toby R Olsen is a hero to us all. Your mission is complete soldier, stand down. Thank you for your sacrifice. Heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. SEMPER FI |
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John 'Landmine' Collins USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005 NC PGR Ride Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself, It takes a stonger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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edblake52  Posts: 111 Fremont, NH

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| 23 Jan 2007 11:51 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc Toby Olsen. His service and sacrifice does not go unnoticed and he will never be forgotten. God Bless and Keep you all. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Ed Blake "Gimpy" Freemont, NH
"Flags in hand we're called to attention Shoulder to shoulder in quiet respect. We represent a "Grateful Nation" Here to Honor America’s Best."
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oiler34  Posts: 75 East Bridgewater,Mass.

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| 23 Jan 2007 11:52 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen-stand tall and proud of Toby-your loss is felt by 76,000 plus PGR members-standing by in Mass. to show honor and respect for this American hero |
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buddman  Posts: 343 Naples, FL

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| 24 Jan 2007 3:10 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and comrades of Spc. Toby R. Olsen. We will never forget you. R.I.P. Toby for your war is over. Standing by in Manchester, NH |
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Buddman (Preacher) Proud son of WWII, Korea VET (May He R.I.P) U.S. Navy BTFN Cold War Vet '87-'89, Retired International Chaplain Covenant MM "The nation which forgets its defenders, will itself soon be forgotten" |
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ac57  Posts: 1548 A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia

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| 24 Jan 2007 3:57 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen during this very difficult time . We are forever grateful for his courage , service , and sacrifice for our Freedom . This Hero will never be forgotten . God Bless |
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Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less . General Robert E. Lee |
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wheatfield  Posts: 826 Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 24 Jan 2007 5:09 AM |
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| My regrets and sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Toby R. Olsen. Words are pale in the face of such an event. Please be it enough to know that Toby's service to our nation in this time of peril will not be forgotten by all who understand the ultimate goal of our enemies. I regret that I find myself too far removed from the land of my ancestors to be present to show my appreciation and honor to Toby; but please know that every time I look upon the face of one of my children or grandchildren I will think of your soldier and all the military people who are their guardians. I pray to The God of Our Fathers to Abide with all who now suffer under the heavy burden of sorrow, that he will bring peace and consolation through all the days to come. |
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standbytostandby  Posts: 44 RHODE ISLAND - Ride Captain

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| 24 Jan 2007 5:21 AM |
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Rest in peace, brother. Standing by in RI.
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"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." ~ John Stuart Mill |
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shovelhead80nh  Posts: 30 rochester, nh
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| 24 Jan 2007 5:52 AM |
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| rest in peace my young friend, and i salute you.
my deepest condolences to your family and friends; standing by in Rochester to honor you and your family. |
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rglloyd  Posts: 50 Hudson, NH

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| 24 Jan 2007 6:01 AM |
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| Spc. Toby R. Olsen, you are a true American hero! Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Spc. Olsen you will all be in my prayers. I will be standing by in Hudson, NH. |
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kritercat  Posts: 196 Chichester,NH
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| 24 Jan 2007 6:05 AM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen. Toby your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace. |
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Uffda  Posts: 11023 Wonder Lake, IL

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| 24 Jan 2007 6:15 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Toby.
Going home, going home, I'm just going home. Quiet-like, slip away- I'll be going home. It's not far, just close by; Jesus is the Door; Work all done, laid aside, Fear and grief no more. Friends are there, waiting now. He is waiting, too. See His smile! See His hand! He will lead me through. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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| 24 Jan 2007 6:43 AM |
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Our Family sends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Toby Olsen. During this time of sorrow and overwhelming sadness, please know that there are people from all over this country, both near and far that are forever greatful for the sacrifices that you have made and who share in your sadness. We will always honor the memory and sacrifices that Spc. Olsen made to keep us safe and in our eye's he was a hero the day he chose his uniform and pledged to defend us. Spc. Toby R. Olsen, Thank you for protecting those in your unit and those you served with, Your Family, Your Country and for protecting my family here at home. We have no way of repaying you for this debt other than to honor your memory for all of our days. Its my hope and wish that any tears that we shed be tears that your friends and family dont have to and some day in the future they can look back and know that your memory will live on in the thoughts of so many.
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NHwolfpup  Posts: 22 Windham, NH

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| 24 Jan 2007 6:50 AM |
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| Our Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Toby R. Olsen. Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten. |
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RAY66FLH5903  Posts: 109 Milford NH.

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| 24 Jan 2007 7:28 AM |
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My most heartfelt Condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen. It is with a heavy hand and a swollen heart that I write this. Spc. Olsen is a True American Hero and will Never be Forgotten for his ultimate sacrifice. God Bless.
If asked I will Proudly Stand to Honor this Hero and see that the Family and Friends are comforted in thier time of need.
Standing by in Milford. Bob I. PGR NH.
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TheLadyRider  Posts: 79 Billerica, MA

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| 24 Jan 2007 8:03 AM |
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| It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to another New Hampshire hero. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Spc. Olsen. Thank you for your ultimate sacrafice. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier. |
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Air4ce76  Posts: 8 New Hampshire

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| 24 Jan 2007 9:21 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc. Toby R. Olsen, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. His service and sacrifice does not go unnoticed and he will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, rest in peace and God bless you and your family. |
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Firecracker_357  Posts: 27 Bridgewater,NH

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| 24 Jan 2007 10:26 AM |
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Thank you, Toby. Rest easy, now. You will be remembered and honored beyond my days. Standing by.... |
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