Schmidtrock 
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| 07 Apr 2006 8:05 PM |
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| The Mission is a go. I will have meeting times and location in Ogden Monday. |
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Keith Callaway
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
District 7 Adjutant, American Legion Department of Iowa
President, Western Iowa American Legion Riders
State Captain, Iowa Patriot Guard Riders
712-527-2898
keith@glenwoodtechnology.com
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 292-06
April 07, 2006 |
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daniel L. Sesker, 22, of Ogden, Iowa, died in Bayji, Iraq on April 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Sesker was assigned to the Army National Guard's Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry in LeMars, Iowa.
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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tommye
Posts: 125
Alton, Iowa.
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| 07 Apr 2006 8:26 PM |
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| My son is with this unit in Iraq. I will definately be going. My heartfelt condolences to the Sesker family. |
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USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud ANG Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
Floyd Post 200 Commander
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort. |
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Southern Reb
Posts: 69
Eldora
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| 07 Apr 2006 8:56 PM |
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| yes my condolences to...... I will be there also.. If further information is gathered please forward.... Thanks.... We can then set a missoin.. |
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Pilotguy1050
Posts: 14
Cedar Rapids
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| 07 Apr 2006 9:17 PM |
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As soon as the details are known, I will be able to confirm if I can join should this become a definite mission. Count me as a tentative 'yes'. Awaiting further information.
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Wayne "KillSwitch" Harrah
Historian, Iowa Legion Post 298
American Legion Riders, Marion Iowa |
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Short Round
Posts: 6
Soldiers Grove WI
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| 07 Apr 2006 9:19 PM |
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Condolences to the family. I will be standing by and will attend if schedule allows |
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Southern Reb
Posts: 69
Eldora
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| 07 Apr 2006 9:26 PM |
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| I'll relay any information here as soon as I find out anything... if anyone hears anything... Please do the same.. Thanks to all...I have passed what information I have to the State Captain... |
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Pyro
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LeMars,IA
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| 07 Apr 2006 10:15 PM |
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| Prayers are with the family, if I hear any info I'll let you know. |
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BrandonH
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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| 08 Apr 2006 12:58 AM |
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I will be there if I can.
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gochiefs24
Posts: 112
Panora Iowa
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| 08 Apr 2006 2:21 PM |
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| I to will be there if needed I just live down the road from Ogden |
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USN 86-96
USNR 97-99
DAV Life Member
ALR Post 731
ABATE Of Iowa Dist 3 |
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tommye
Posts: 125
Alton, Iowa.
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| 08 Apr 2006 4:58 PM |
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| Pyro, you live about 15 miles from me, who are ya? |
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USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud ANG Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
Floyd Post 200 Commander
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort. |
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Pilotguy1050
Posts: 14
Cedar Rapids
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| 08 Apr 2006 7:42 PM |
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Posted By BrandonH on 04/08/2006 12:58 AM
I will be there if I can.
Brandon-
Brandon,
If there is a mission, and we can both go, would you like to ride together? I live over here just east of you, between C-Ave and Council Street, just off of 74th Street... maybe two miles from you.
http://www.wayneharrah.com
LMK if you're interested. Drop me an email via my profile address.
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Wayne "KillSwitch" Harrah
Historian, Iowa Legion Post 298
American Legion Riders, Marion Iowa |
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SKBrock52
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| 08 Apr 2006 8:37 PM |
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| I will certainly try to be there. Let me know if there is a mission |
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vroctheo
Posts: 15
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| 09 Apr 2006 7:20 AM |
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| will be standing by, will definately ride this one if schedule will allow. Prayers and condolences to family and friends. |
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firehorse
Posts: 46
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| 09 Apr 2006 11:09 AM |
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| Standing by in St. Paul MN...depending on the time we'd need to be there, can't afford coming down the night before. Looks to be about 240 miles from my home (I35 south, then US30 west). Pat |
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albert5001
Posts: 38
Stewart, MN
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| 09 Apr 2006 3:51 PM |
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Here is an article about Daniel. It would be my pleasure to be invited and honor this young man.
Al
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060408/NEWS11/604080340&SearchID=73241050447314 |
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medicineman
Posts: 16
North Iowa
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| 09 Apr 2006 4:43 PM |
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| Lake City is standing by- we have 30 men ready to go. Hope the UGLY'S don't show. |
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For God and Country |
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Dudemanlouie
Posts: 20
IOWA
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| 09 Apr 2006 8:22 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family. I will be there if I can. Time and date permitting.
Brandon, Pilotguy, e-mail me I live in Marion. Not far from either of you. Maybe we could ride together. |
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USAF SP '82-"92
Iowa Air National Guard, Security Forces,
2007 - present
American Legion Riders,
Post 166 Shellburg Ia.
Pony Express Messenger |
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Natalie
Posts: 8
Iowa
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| 09 Apr 2006 8:36 PM |
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Not far from home,20 miles or so.Once definate dates are set will plan on attending.God Bless! |
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BrandonH
Posts: 44
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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| 09 Apr 2006 8:56 PM |
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If you live in the Cedar Rapids area and would like to ride as a group if we are invited. Please email me and we can get things orginized. My email is: brandon.hamous@gmail.com
Ride safe,
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Stormin
Posts: 100
Central nebraska
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| 09 Apr 2006 9:10 PM |
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| Please keep me posted... if work allows and it falls on one of my days off i will be there... about 220 miles from me.. If anyone else from nebraska is looking at going let me know.. If i can i will be there |
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Because it is the right thing to do.. |
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 232
Des Moines, IA
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| 10 Apr 2006 2:31 PM |
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| I will plan to be there if at all possible once time/date are made known. This would be my first mission so hope it will work out that I can be there to help support the effort and honor the memory of one of our heros. |
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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hbockoven
Posts: 17
Otho, Iowa
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| 10 Apr 2006 6:59 PM |
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I am in Otho and depending on the date and time, put me down as standing by.
I will be riding a truck or mini-van if that would cause a problem. |
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MSgt Harris "Harry" Bockoven - Iowa Air National Guard
LIVE A GOOD LIFE...And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.---Abraham Lincoln |
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tommye
Posts: 125
Alton, Iowa.
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| 10 Apr 2006 7:10 PM |
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| TSgt, Bring whatever you can, it doesn't matter if it's got 2 wheels or 4. Glad to have you onboard and look forward to seeing you |
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USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud ANG Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Road Captain
Independant Riders for Children
Floyd Post 200 Commander
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort. |
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beeker
Posts: 13
colfax, Ia
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| 11 Apr 2006 6:39 AM |
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| count me in the boss gave me the day off when needed pround member of 3655 maint. at camp dodge |
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petertom
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| 11 Apr 2006 10:30 AM |
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| I'm in western Iowa, Carroll area, and would like to make this my first mission, if schedule allows...I would also like to ride in with someone with some experience...if possible please email me...will_o_thomas@hotmail.com...maybe with group from Lake City? |
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