Schmidtrock 
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Patriot Guard:
This is the
final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Specialist Ty J.
Johnson who gave all on 4 April 2006. It is a go; all contacts have
been made.
Services are on Wednesday 12 April at approximately
1300 hrs at Goff Mortuary. The address is 8090 South State Street in
Midvale, Utah. The mortuary is located on the West side of State
Street. The internment will be immediately following at The Midvale
City Cemetery. The address is 450 West 7500 South. It is on the South
side of the street. Parking will be at the extreme East border.
Ride
Captains: Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is Bruce
“oldgoldstar” Clements, who can be reached on his cell on the morning
of the ride (801)550-6040. The other Ride Captain assigned is Kelly
“Tinman” Crouse, who can be reached on his cell on the morning of the
ride (801)927-7024
Weather: The current weather forecast for
Midvale, Utah on 12 April is partly cloudy with a high of 67 degrees;
low of 49 degrees; with a 20% chance of rain. Dress warm and comfy,
Iron Horses if you can. Bring flag poles & flags if you've got
them; flags on bikes would be great. If you’re not on your bike, cars
are welcome, bring all the extra flags you’ve got.
Staging Site
& Time: From 1030 hrs to 1130 hrs at 145 West 7200 South (Quilted
Bear parking lot, there is a big sign out front). This is on the south
side of 7200 South. Here is a link to a map to the staging area
at this link.
This is a link if coming from the North.
Departure: The
departure time from the staging area to Goff Mortuary is 1130 hrs. All
bikes will present a uniform appearance as we ride from the staging
area to the cemetery in a staggered formation. Anyone not able to stage
should meet at Goff Mortuary. The attached link is a map from the
staging area to Goff Mortuary.
at this link.
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Please remember that our mission is to respect and honor
this fallen soldier and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute
this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
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Kelly "Tinman" Crouse
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 282-06
April 05, 2006 |
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ty J. Johnson, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on April 4, when an improvised device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Johnson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000. |
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Schmidtrock
American Legion Rider Post #8
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<--------------------------> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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zydeconut
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| 05 Apr 2006 3:46 PM |
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Northern California is on this. My heart goes out to the family of this fallen hero.
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kat
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Clarksville, Tenn
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| 05 Apr 2006 6:36 PM |
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FORT CAMPBELL, Ky., April 5, 2006— A 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldier died when an improvised explosive device detonated near the vehicle he was driving in Kirkuk, Iraq, Tuesday.
Spc. Ty J. Johnson, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., was a field artillery surveyor assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. He entered the Army in January 2003 and arrived at Fort Campbell in May 2003.
Johnson’s awards and decorations include: Weapons Qualification, M4, expert; National Defense Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Johnson is survived by his wife Corinne, daughter Kyrstin, and son Rand of Fort Campbell; father, Johnny Johnson, of West Jordan, Utah; and mother, Lisarae Johnson, of Elk Grove, Calif.
A memorial service for the fallen Soldier will be held in Iraq.
http://www.campbell.army.mil/divpao/pao/news/newsstory.asp?ndid=746
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Deltacruiser
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Elk Grove, CA
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| 05 Apr 2006 11:13 PM |
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| Standing by in case there are Elk Grove/Sacramento area services in addition to those in Iraq. Rest in peace. My heart also goes out to the family of this fallen soldier. |
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bhopper1
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Sacramento Ca
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| 06 Apr 2006 2:01 AM |
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I'm here Cheryl......lets see what we can do for this hero.
My deepest and most heart felt wishes for this family...Thank you is not enough for what you and your son have given...."b" |
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Brian Hopper
Dist. 6 V.P. American Legion Riders
http://xyz.home.comcast.net/
212 American
PGR Member #2521
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marineinfantry1973
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:46 AM |
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| Standing by |
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zenbiker
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Auburn, CA
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:54 AM |
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| Also standing by to assist. |
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Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh. |
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HiwaymanNorCal
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San Francisco Area
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| 06 Apr 2006 10:09 AM |
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Standing by. Hard rain predicted for this weekend. Roll out your rainsuits!
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Hiwayman
(USN Vet '72-'76) |
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Sportster
Posts: 79
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| 06 Apr 2006 11:06 AM |
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| Utah PGR is available and standing by for any assistance we can provide from here, and especially to the family members in Utah. Craig Larsen, Utah State Captain |
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Craig Larsen
Patriot Guard
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sackett
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| 06 Apr 2006 6:58 PM |
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Craig,
I'm just across the border in Wyoming. Standing by. |
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tdevil
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:20 PM |
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Standby in Rocklin Ca |
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zydeconut
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:26 PM |
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The CAO informs me the funeral is in Utah. I have notified the Utah State Captain.
Cheryl |
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Sportster
Posts: 79
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:36 PM |
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| Cheryl, Thank you for confirming what was aired on our Salt Lake stations today. I have my Ride Captain Rod Baarstad handling the mission. We will keep all informed as soon as we have accurate details. Craig Larsen, Sportster, Utah Captain. |
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Craig Larsen
Patriot Guard
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Bighorn
Posts: 61
West Jordan
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| 06 Apr 2006 9:49 PM |
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| Standing by in West Jordan. |
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To save the world you asked this man to die"
Would this man, could he see you now, ask why? |
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tinman392
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Layton, Utah
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| 06 Apr 2006 11:12 PM |
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| My thanks go out to Northern CA for their quick attention. This family is definitely in our thoughts and prayers. If they want us, we will be there. |
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Kelly "Tinman" Crouse
Proud Member
Patriot Guard Riders
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MSGRET
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| 07 Apr 2006 5:59 AM |
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| Standing by in Layton |
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bhopper1
Posts: 388
Sacramento Ca
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| 07 Apr 2006 6:58 AM |
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| All my best to this family.They are in my prayers. I hope they find the strength in these troubled times knowing that there are thousands of us who care and respect all that this hero has given...take care Utah and see this family safe..."b" |
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Brian Hopper
Dist. 6 V.P. American Legion Riders
http://xyz.home.comcast.net/
212 American
PGR Member #2521
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jlthorse
Posts: 15
Roy, Utah
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| 07 Apr 2006 7:33 AM |
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I currently live in Roy Utah, and standing by here. I'm from Sacramentio and will be in the area the 16th and 17th. If a mission is held in the Sacramento area while I'm there I request permission from the local PGR to participate with them in honoring Spc Johnson.
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Living what you believe is not a part time job.
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zydeconut
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| 07 Apr 2006 7:39 AM |
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Jerry -
You are a part of the PGR! You do not need pemission to attend a mission anywhere in our great country!!!!
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CPO
Posts: 192
Hobart, Indiana
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| 07 Apr 2006 7:54 AM |
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| As Zydeconut said, if the PGR is invited then you are invited. We have people that ride/drive 500+ miles to make some of them!! |
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CPO, USN, RET.
"We will not tire, We will not falter, We will not fail."
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markwilcox6
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| 07 Apr 2006 7:57 AM |
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I was with the 101st from '85 to '89. When one dies we all loose a brother. My heart goes out to the Johnson family.
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MobyRic
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| 07 Apr 2006 9:18 AM |
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I too am standing by, living in West Jordan,
Ric Wailes, SK1 USNR(TAR)
Retired. |
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guardianspirit
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Salt Lake City, UT
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mterry
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| 07 Apr 2006 2:49 PM |
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| Standing by in Orem |
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03Chief
Posts: 114
SoCal PGR Ride Captain Team
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| 07 Apr 2006 3:34 PM |
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Thoughts and support from Orange County...
Thanks, Danny
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Riding for our fallen - As others will ride for us someday...
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