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harly69g 
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
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| 18 May 2007 8:18 PM |
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Word was just received that the unit will be departing the armory in Eleanor at 0900 instead of the previously posted 1000.
STAGING TIME WILL NOW BE 0800 WITH DEPARTURE FOR THE ARMORY AT 0830.
Please make note of the new time and adjust your schedules accordingly.
Respects,
Joe
TROOP SEND-OFF; 111TH ENG BN, ELEANOR, WV; 10 JUN 2007
I have received confirmation of the deployment date for the 111th Engineering Batallion of the West Virginia Army National Guard as they prepare for a 12-month tour of duty in the Sandbox.
They are scheduled to depart Eleanor, WV on Sunday, 10 June 2007 and PGR attendance is requested.
Although all the details have yet to be worked out, it is expected that we will be asked to provide an escort as this unit travels to Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV.
More information should be forthcoming within the next couple of days but I am asking all who are able to lend your support to these brave men and women as they prepare for an extended period away from their families.
Please follow this thread for more updates as they are known.
Respects,
Joe Cumblidge
WV State Captain
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 19 May 2007 4:01 AM |
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To each and every member of the 111th Engr Bn I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you make for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. I pray that your tour will be short and safe. God bless each one of you. Again, thank you!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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windsinger
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Medina,Ohio
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| 19 May 2007 7:04 AM |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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Chewy BOTW Nomad
Posts: 184
Kanawha Valley - West Virginia - USA
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| 19 May 2007 10:44 AM |
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"Never Again.....Never Forget"
"Remember Those Serving In Harm's Way"
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ron1ok
Posts: 715
Triadelphia WV
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| 19 May 2007 10:50 AM |
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Joe,
I got your state flag in hand. Call and we'll talk.
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 19 May 2007 6:02 PM |
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Time remains uncertain right now. Am awaiting a call from a member of the Family Assistance Group, but it is "guesstimated" to be between 0800-1000 for a staging time.
Still trying to find a RC for this mission. When that is established, he'll be posting information.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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mishka
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Level Green, pa(penn township)
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| 19 May 2007 7:56 PM |
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"MISHKA"
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Slowhand
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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 20 May 2007 11:17 AM |
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| Thank you for your service to our country and a special thank you to your family. They must be very special people to share you with a country who needs your expertice to defend us over seas so the terrorist don't bring the battle back to our shores. Be safe and come back to your family and to a grateful nation. |
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magsemail
Posts: 1468
Southgate, Michigan
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| 21 May 2007 7:20 AM |
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| I will keep all of you in my prayers daily. Know that you have an entire nation’s debt of gratitude for your service to our country. God bless you all. |
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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 22 May 2007 6:40 AM |
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Just spoke with Capt. Mullins who advises the departure date WILL BE 10 JUNE 2007. As is generally the case when working with any military, the time being discussed for departure from Charleston's Yeager Airport, 100 Airport Road - Suite 175, Charleston, WV 25311, 304-344-8033, (http://tinyurl.com/2r4w3u) is anywhere from 1000 on. Capt Mullins will be requesting an early afternoon departure to Fort McCoy, however.
IF the military is insistent on a mid-morning departure from Yeager, we will NOT be providing escort from Eleanor as the unit will be required to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to flight time. This would mean a departure from Eleanor around 0700-30 which, in my mind, would require those wishing to be there and traveling a long distance to acquire a room for the night in order to make a sunrise staging time. IF this is their plan, she will be working, today, to obtain permission for us to meet the unit as they are arriving at Yeager to escort them to their check-in area and then on to the tarmac. She will also ask permission for any of our members coming in cages to be permitted to board the unit/family buses for transport into the airport as parking is somewhat limited.
IF she is successful in getting an early afternoon departure time, we WILL meet at the WV ARNG base, 111 Army-Navy Drive, Red House, WV 25168 (http://tinyurl.com/2m4xoe). This is an "open post" so entrance will not be an issue, WITH PROPER IDENTIFICATION. A meeting/staging time will be provided when their departure time is known. We will provide an escort to Yeager Airport for the unit and their families.
To add one more "wrinkle" to this Send-Off Mission, there IS a slight possibility that the military will insist this unit be bused to Fort McCoy, WI instead of flying. While Capt Mullins will do all she can to prevent that from happening, as we all know, if this is what the government wants, that is what the government will get. In the event this occurs, I have asked her to obtain permission for us to provide an escort through West Virginia and will ask neighboring states to pick up their convoy at the state line(s) to provide a continued escort to their destination.
I do want to apologize for all the 'variables' I've put here, but did want to provide an update for those that wish to show support to these brave men and women. Although I'm not at liberty to provide exact numbers, this unit will have OVER 100 members that will be deploying.
Please continue watching this thread for more information. According to Capt Mullins, she will be meeting with airport personnel and other military members today in an effort to get more definitive information. Once I receive it, I will post immediately.
Respects,
Joe
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Lostwulf
Posts: 227
Fairborn , Ohio
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| 26 May 2007 10:47 AM |
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Russ D.
Cold War / Viet Nam ERA Veteran
SGT. USAF (1974 - 1978)
Short Range Attack Missile / Verif. And Chkout Eq
320th MMS - SAC
Mather AFB , Ca. (Gone but not forgotten)
American by birth ... Free by choice !
We kept our freedom with a Nuclear fist . (since 1945)
The price of freedom is not cheap , it is written on The Wall ............ Thank a Veteran .
Riding in memory of :
TSgt John R. Cahill (Korea & Vietnam vet)
MSgt H J Desselle (Korea & Vietnam vet)
Cpl Mike McCoart (Vietnam vet)
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 31 May 2007 7:36 PM |
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To pass on a bit of information we have received, the unit will be departing Eleanor for Charleston at 1000 on 10 June. In order for us to provide the necessary, requested escort, we will be staging NLT 0830.
It has been confirmed the unit will be traveling by air to Fort McCoy but, as of this posting, we have yet to receive permission to enter the base at Yeager.
Bob (Treygoose) Smith is the assigned RC for this mission and has been working very hard to keep us in the loop for this departure. He is also working diligently to obtain permission for us to enter the base for their ultimate departure.
For anyone desiring to travel in on Saturday in preparation for the early staging time, Bob has secured discounted motel rates at the Days Inn in Teays Valley, WV for $40.00 per night plus tax. Motel is located at Putnam Village Drive, I-64 & ST 34 at Exit 39, Teays, WV, 25569
304-729-3006. Directions to the Days Inn are available at: http://tinyurl.com/2x66rp. Mention the Patriot Guard Riders or PGR when calling for reservations. Bob will be posting staging location shortly. Thank you to all for continuing to monitor this thread. We do apologize for the lack of information but we have been operating at the mercy of the government. Additional information will be posted as soon as possible. Respects, Joe |
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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treygoose
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| 31 May 2007 9:18 PM |
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DEPLOYMENT OF THE 111th Engineering BN, Eleanor Joint Reserve Army and Navy Complex, Eleanor, WV.
We will be escorting busses carrying the troops and family from the Complex to the ANG Base at Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV for a farewell get together at one of the aircraft hangars from 1100 - 1400 hours. Escort time and distance will be about 50 minutes and 33 miles.
DATE: – Sunday June 10th
SCHEDULE:
0830 hours - Staging on Army-Navy Blvd, Eleanor Milepost 1 ¾ on Westside of road. (see directions to staging area below).
0930 hours – Briefing.
1000 hours – KSU and departure from complex.
1050 hours – Planned arrival time at ANG Base 1050 hours.
LODGING: Will is available at Exit 39, I-64, all motels are within ½ mile of the exit. Holiday Inn Express $80.00 + tax a night for Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), and Days Inn $40.00 + tax a night for PGR are to the North on State Route 34. The Hampton Inn $85.00 + tax a night for PGR is located South on SR 34. All the above discounted their rates for PGR.
DIRECTIONS:
FROM LODGING: Take SR 34N to US 35 turn right, go to bridge, cross to SR 62 turn left look for “Winfield Locks and Dam” sign on left, turn left. As you approach the locks you will see a green sign on your right that reads “Armory” and points you to the right; turn right. At this point, you will be on Army-Navy Blvd; go 1 ¾ miles and the staging point will begin at Milepost 1 ¾ and extend toward the complex. Distance about 15 miles.
FROM OTHER POINTS: Use “Map Quest”, GPS or the old fashioned paper map for directions to Eleanor, WV. Then look for “Winfield Locks and Dam” sign, turn toward the locks. As you approach the locks you will see a green sign on your right that reads “Armory” and points you to the right; turn right. At this point, you will be on Army-Navy Blvd; go 1 ¾ miles and the staging point will begin at Milepost 1 ¾ and extend toward the complex.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Bob “T-Bone” Smith, RC @ home 916-367-6183; cell: 304-542-3294; email: trey- goose@yahoo.com.
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| May God be with you all. It breaks my heart to see that another unit has to be deployed to do battle. This is what we do in this great country though. You go there be safe and come back alive. Now that is your job. My job is to try my best to see that you will not be dis-respected nor scorned. But to come back as brave soldiers that are doing your job and defending our country. To never again be looked down on. So long my brothers of the state I was born and grew-up in. We will remember you in our prayers. |
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24th Inf Div Augsburg, Germany 64-67 Sheridan Kaserne
9th Inf Div Dong Tam Mekong Delta 1967-68
"B"Btry 4/60th Arty (Dusters) Central Highlands
Arty Hill Pleiku, Weight Davis, Shuller FSB's
ALR Post 27 Apache Junction Az
PGR Rider Az
VFW Rider Thunder Mountain Apache Junction,AZ
Old Guard Rider Mesa,Az
Hate like acid, damages the vessel in which it is stored,
and the object on which it is poured
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 07 Jun 2007 11:26 AM |
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Plan on heading down to Teays on Saturday afternoon. Anyone planning to attend that wishes to ride along, get in touch and I'll adjust my route accordingly (within reason of course!..LOL!).
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 07 Jun 2007 11:45 AM |
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As a footnote to my last posting, depending on how I feel, I may be going over to Cheseapeake, OH for the visitation vigil for CWO Church. It runs from 1800-2100, if anyone else desires to stand with our Ohio brothers and sisters.
Respects,
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 07 Jun 2007 1:57 PM |
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*******************CHANGE IN ITINERARY********************
Word was just received that the unit will be departing the armory in Eleanor at 0900 instead of the previously posted 1000.
STAGING TIME WILL NOW BE 0800 WITH DEPARTURE FOR THE ARMORY AT 0830.
Please make note of the new time and adjust your schedules accordingly.
Respects,
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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johnmckinley
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| 09 Jun 2007 12:22 AM |
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| Joe,
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 09 Jun 2007 4:15 AM |
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Visitation for "TUC" is today (Saturday) from 1800-2100. RC is requesting all who plan to attend to be at the funeral home NLT 1700.
Won't be certain of my status until I get in the area. If the back permits, I'll ride over after checking in to the motel.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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| They are gone! The families have returned to their homes without those who stand up for us and they're terribly missed already! Even I miss many of them because during the planning & execution of this mission I was privileged to meet many of the soldiers and family members............What a fine group of folks!! Then there are the riders (about 70 to 75) from not just the PGR but other groups as well!! The StateTroopers and local police departments that helped with our safe passage. Then the VFW, American Legion and AmVets providing the food, what a great bunch. "Damn I am Proud to be an American"......... |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 11 Jun 2007 4:06 PM |
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Home safe and sound about an hour ago. Have to echo what Bob says about the 'empty feeling' after seeing the entire unit, but also some we have grown personally attached to, being placed in harm's way while helping to ensure each and every one of us continues to live a life of freedom.
Participation from each and every rider, from the PGR, CMA, Moose Riders, Blue Knights, KC HOG Chapter. Star Riders and anyone I may have inadvertantly missed was tremendously appreciated by those deploying and their families.
In the meeting Bob and I had with General Tackett, today, we heard many comments about great it was to be given an escort and send-off. While it may not have been done the way we normally do these, the fact that we were there and appreciated makes it all worthwhile. Hopefully, an outcome of our meeting will make it much easier to continue to do this in the future, for as long as we have men and women being deployed to protect us, we must continue to stand for them to show just exactly how much we appreciate what they will be doing for the next few months of their lives.
Thank you 111th! We will anxiously await your safe return home and be proud to give you a "Hero's Welcome"! Stay safe. May God watch over each one of you, and every other man and woman currently deployed.
Respects,
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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Index of \West Virginia\Send Off 111th Engineering Brigade Eleanor WV 10 June 2007\
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
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