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updated 19 Sept 07 ~ 1413cdt ~ oldiron
I've got to agree w/Frank on the flag issue. While many, myself included, have poles that will withstand those speeds, I've yet to find a flag that would not tatter on the ends when riding any distances at highway speed. I would think flags should be left off your rides until/unless the procession stops outside of Charles Town, if you plan to ride all the way in.
Once we exit I-81 and get on Route 9, speeds should diminish enough to allow you to mount them there.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 17 SEP 07 1300 pdt by Zippy
*******************1530 EDT UPDATE*****************
Spoke with David Hall around 1500. They were just preparing to depart from the Natural Bridge, approximately exit 180 on I-81N, continuing on their journey to Gettysburg, PA. They are currently traveling WITHOUT ESCORT, although a Virginia member, Mike Hahn, will attempt to meet up with them along their route.
A contingent of riders will be meeting them at the West Virginia Welcome Center on I-81N around 1730 and take them at least as far as Pennsylvania. If anyone wishes to participate in the escort from this point, please arrive at the Welcome Center NLT 1715 to ensure you're there in time. Our two WV Ride Captains, Gary Gaskins and Mark McCarter, should both be there close to 1730.
As was stated earlier, they will be staying overnight in the Gettysburg area, then taking a short tour of the Battlefield and Memorial tomorrow morning, leaving for Philadelphia somewhere around "noonish" (1200). I will attempt to ascertain their overnight location and post here.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) I will be unable to post updates or be in contact via phone as I'm leaving at 0530 for wrist/elbow surgery. If you need information or updates, please contact the Pennsylvania Ride Captain, Frank Tacey, at (215) 760-4142.
Thank you for your participation and support.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 17 SEP 07 1150 pdt by Zippy
*****URGENT UPDATE!!*******1300 EDT UPDATE*******URGENT UPDATE!!*****
CHANGE IN MONDAY'S ITINERARY!!!!
Just spoke with Phyllis Hall a few minutes ago. The Liberty Bell is still South of Roanoke, VA on I-81N. Due to numerous stops today and lengthy periods at those stops, they have decided to CANCEL THEIR PLANNED TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC. They do not feel they would have an adequate amount of time to spend in Washington, now, so they will be continuing their journey on I-81N.
They will be stopping at a Cracker Barrell Restaurant off I-81 just North of Roanoke, although she does not recall the precise location.
When they leave there, they will continue up I-81N, through Martinsburg, WV to Chambersburg, PA where they will pick up Route 30E and proceed into Gettysburg. Their present plans are to spend the night there and use tomorrow (Tuesday) as a day of rest to tour the Gettysburg area. It is my understanding, although I will confirm with her the next time I speak with them, to travel from Gettysburg into Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday.
The remainder of the itinerary remains unchanged at this time. I apologize for the changes that have been made and appreciate all who have expressed interest in meeting them along their journey. According to Phyllis, time permitting they MAY proceed to Washington, DC at the conclusion of the mission for Mr. Buckles on Saturday.
I will attempt to keep all informed of their location as they journey to Gettysburg, in the event some members care to meet them along the way.
Thank you, again, for all that you have done and continue to do.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 17 Sep 07 at 0028 EDT by Cagerbob
David and Phyllis arrived safely in Bristol, TN/VA. They are staying tonight at the Microtel off I -81, Exit 7. They plan on leaving there Monday morning at 0830 EDT.
TN RIDERS/CAGERS, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'RE ASSISTANCE!!!
More updates as they are available. Joe check with David later today (Monday), there sounds like there maybe another schedule change coming up, has to do with D.C.'s schedule.
Remember to ride/drive safely, watch for wildlife!
Dreamcatcher
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Updated 16 Sept 07 0927 edt S Sturgis
Received call from Phyllis Hall advising the procession had departed at 0700 CDT. Although these times are somewhat fluid due to the unknown number of stops that will be required, here is their planned itinerary for the day:
Arriving Memphis, TN - 0900-0930.
Arriving Jackson, TN - 1100
Arriving Nashville, TN - 1300
Arriving Knoxville, TN - 1830
Arriving Bristol, VA - 2100
Upon arriving in Bristol, they will make a determination as to whether to continue up I-81 or stop for the evening. This will be dependant on the number of bikes that are in the escort and how everyone feels at that time.
I believe she stated they currently have 10 bikes escorting them and generally have 3-4 in front with the remainder in the rear. Again, as we've said many times before, if you have plans to join the procession somewhere along the route, please exercise extreme caution as you fall into line, ensuring those there know of your intentions.
Phyllis will call with another update somewhere around the Nashville area. If times/information change from what is listed here, I will post the updates.
Respects,
Joe
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updated 15 Sept 07 2205cdt aranel
**********************2130 CDT UPDATE**********************
Just received call from David Hall. The Traveling Liberty Bell has stopped for the night, in Little Rock, AR.
They are spending th night at the Holiday Inn Express at the Airport, planning on breakfast at 0600 and departure by 0700. Their hopes are to be in Memphis around 0930.
Anyone desiring to meet them to participate in the escort is encouraged to do so.
Thank you for following these updates. Will post more as information is received.
Respects,
Joe
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updated 15 Sept 07 1527cdt Aranel
********************1345 CDT UPDATE*******************
Traveling Liberty Bell has stopped for lunch, approximately 95 miles from the Texas/Arkansas border. There are currently 12 bikes participating in the escort with 2 more just joining along the route.
Due to the speed of their travel, they do not anticipate arriving in Arkansas until approximately 1600 CDT. They will be stopping, briefly, at the Welcome Center as they either are departing Texas or entering Arkansas, wherever it is located.
Once they depart the Welcome Center, they will be stopping at Ryan's Cafeteria, at the Baseline Road Exit (#130) of I-40E. They will NOT be proceeding into Memphis tonight but rather staying either in Little Rock or a small town around 30 minutes further East.
They will be departing tomorrow morning between 0700-0730 CDT. If I am notified of their overnight location, I will post here for those who care to meet them in the morning.
Please, anyone wishing or attempting to join the procession along the route, exercise EXTREME caution and ensure the riders know of your intentions to participate. We all understand the difficulty with trying to meet them at one of their stops as we don't have advance knowledge of where that might be. Thus, your safety and the safety of those already in the procession must be kept first and foremost in everyone's mind as you join the escort. Thank you very much.
Respects,
Joe
*********UPDATE***********UPDATE************UPDATE************
1215 CDT....Just spoke with Phyllis. The Traveling Liberty Bell departed Celina, TX approximiately one hour ago and is enroute. She anticipates a stop, shortly, for everyone to get a bite to eat, which should take about an hour. She will give Gerald Gaines, AR SC, a call when they stop to eat to give him a heads up and will get back in touch with me when they are somewhere around an hour from the Arkansas border.
Continue monitoring for updates.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 14 Sept 07 ~ 2139cdt ~ oldiron
********************CHANGE IN ITINERARY********************
There has been a slight change in the FINAL portion of the itinerary involving the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charles Town, WV.
The Traveling Liberty Bell will now be departing Philadelphia on the morning of the 21st via the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76W) to Carlisle, PA where they will pick up I-81S toward Maryland. They will take Exit 12 (Route 9) and proceed in to Charles Town via this route.
Phyllis will call me on Wednesday evening, Sep 20, to give me their time of departure from Philly. They do NOT anticipate an extremely early departure but it will be in the morning, allowing enough time to arrive in Charles Town prior to their meeting at 1600.
Please continue monitoring this thread for any further updates/information.
Respects,
Joe
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Please forgive the delay in posting as it's been a very busy day here. Just spoke with Phyllis and here is what we KNOW with some certainty:
The Traveling Liberty Bell WILL be departing Celina, TX by 1130 tomorrow (Saturday) morning. They know it will be between 1700-1800 before they arrive in Little Rock, AR.
At that time, they will make a decision as to whether or not to continue their trip, possibly attempting to make it to Memphis, TN tomorrow evening. This will all depend on the number of bikes that are traveling in the escort and how far they wish to travel. First and foremost, the safety of our members will be stressed.
As they do not know, at this time, exactly how far they will travel tomorrow, it is very difficult to give a time that they will arrive in the Bristol area, HOWEVER, they will be keeping in touch during their trip and provide updates as to their location(s) and their intended stop.
As soon as I receive ANY information from them, I will post in this thread, along with the time I received it, so all who wish to participate in the escort can make their plans. According to Phyllis, after tomorrow, they hope to be able to provide 48 hour lead time for their future stops.
Thank you to all who have expressed a desire to participate in this escort. I cannot emphasize enough how important YOUR safety is as you are traveling. Please, if they decide to continue driving well after dark, if you are tired or don't feel comfortable accompanying them, PULL OUT.
Respects,
Joe
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updated 14 Sept 07 ~ 1955cdt ~ oldiron
All,
I will be trying to get in touch with Mr. Hall today (Friday) in an effort to get more definitive information on his travel plans/times. As soon as I find out anything, I will post on here.
As Annette has said, having folks meet the procession at varying locations along the route would be the "best case scenario", however, our member safety must be first and foremost in an endeavor such as this. Efforts to make a trip from Little Rock, AR to the Harrisonburg/Front Royal, VA area during daylight hours will be impossible to accomplish and anyone attempting such a venture, even only across TN, will be extremely tired before that portion was done.
Please be ever mindful of the wildlife that will be running, especially this time of the year, as you participate in this escort. Know your own limitations and keep your safety and that of others that may be riding with you paramount on your mind. While this is a very honorable thing to do and would definitely qualify as a "feel good Mission", having anything happen to someone along the way would ruin this for everyone, Mr. Hall included.
I will post more as soon as I get it from Mr. Hall, hopefully with planned departure times included.
Thank you for your interest in participating.
Respects,
Joe
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update 14 Sept 07 ~ 1535cdt ~ oldiron
Update on Liberty Bell Movement/Schriber Honor Mission
David will be leaving Century Trucks in Grand Prairie at approximately 0730
- but will be going to the Schriber Honor Mission in Celina, TX before heading east for Texarkana. All other plans remain the same.
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WWI - OLDEST SURVIVOR “FRANK BUCKLES” OF WEST VIRGINIA
IS TO BE HONORED BY THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS AND THE LIBERTY BELL OWNED BY A PGR MEMBER FROM TEXAS, DAVID HALL.
A DONATION FROM A FALLEN SOLDIERS FAMILY AND A $500.00 DONATION FROM THE TEXAS PGR WILL HELP TO COVER SOME OF THE FUEL EXPENSE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP THE LIBERTY BELL ACROSS YOUR STATE, CONTACT YOUR STATE CAPTAIN, CHECK THE STATE FORUMS OR CONCACT DAVID HALL DIRECT.
LIBERTY BELL TRIP DATES SEPT 15-24, 2007 Approx. 3,500 miles round trip
Traveling Cell Phone 817-915-7179 or 817-915-4597
Leaving from Century Trucks 1212 E. Main St., Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Date: Sept. 15, 2007
Time Departure: 7 AM
Final Destination: Charles Town, West Virginia Home of WWI Frank Buckles
Events: Washington DC on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007
Events: Philadelphia, Pa on Wed.-Thur., Sept. 19-20
Events: Charles Town, W.V. Sat. Sept. 22
Overnight stops: 1. Near Nashville, Tn. Sat. Sept.15
2. Near Harrisonburg, Va. or Front Royal, Va. Sun. Sept 16
3. Washington, DC Mon. Sept.17
4. near Philadelphia, Pa. Tues. Sept 18
5. Philadelphia, Pa. Wed. Thur. Sept 19-20
6. near Charles Town, WV Fri. Sept. 21
7. Front Royal, Va. Sat. Sept. 22
8. Sun Mon Sept 23-24 back to Texas
Places to eat will be around the normal times. 6-7 am, 12-1 pm, 6-7 pm
Routes: 1. Hwy. 30 E Texas to Little Rock Ar.
2. Hwy.40 E Little Rock, Ar. to Knoxville, Tn.
3. Hwy.81NE Knoxville, TN to Strasburg, Va.
4. Hwy 66 E.Strasburg, VA to Washington DC
5. Hwy 95 N to Philadelphia, Pa
6. Hwy 95 S from Philadelphia, Pa to Baltimore, Md.
7. Hwy70W from Baltimore, Mad to Fredrick, Md
8. Hwy 340 at Fredrick , Md to Harpers Ferry, WV
9. Harpers, Ferry, WV to Charles Town, WV
Mileage –Routes States, Cities, Times
1. Hwy 30 from Grand Prairie, Texas to Texarkana, Tx. 179 miles 3 hr
2. Hwy 30 Texarkana, Tx to Malvern , Ar 103 miles 1 hr 43 min
3. Hwy 30 Malvern, Ar to Little Rock, Ar 47 miles 53 min
4. Hwy 40 Little Rock, Ar. To Memphis, Tn. (Mississippi R.) 136 miles 2 hr 11 min
5. Hwy 40 Memphis, Tn to Jackson, Tn 88 miles 1hr 26 min
6. Hwy 40 Jackson, Tn to Nashville, Tn 130 miles 2hr 08 min
7. Hwy. 40 Nashville, Tn to Knoxville, Tn 179 miles 3 hr
8. Hwy 81 N Knoxville, Tn. To Roanoke, Va 260 miles 4 hr 07 min
9. Hwy 81 N Roanoke, Va to Harrisonburg, Va 111 miles 1 hr 52 min
10. Hwy81 N Harrisonburg, Va go Hwy 66 E Front, Royal, Va 180miles 3 hr 47 min
11. Hwy 66 E Front Royal, Va to Washington, DC 76 miles 1 hr 26 min
12. Hwy 95 N Washington DC to Philadelphia, Pa 139 miles 2 hr 44 min
13. Hwy 95 S Philadelphia, Pa to Baltimore, Md to Hwy 70 to
Fredrick,Md Hwy 340 SW to Harpers Ferry, WV to
Charles Town, WV 177 miles 3 hr. 7 min
Updates will be provided for the locations of the events and where the Liberty Bell can be seen as David travels to Frank Buckles home to Honor Him and all American Military both Active and Veterans.
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***SHORT NOTICE TRAVELING LIBERTY BELL ESCORT; TX TO WV***
Mr. David Hall, PGR member from Texas, will be bringing the last remaining traveling replica of the original Liberty Bell to Martinsburg, WV to participate in the HOTH mission honoring Mr. Frank W. Buckles, one of the last 3 surviving Veterans of World War I. He will be traveling with an ABC News crew who will be filming his journey as well as the mission for Mr. Buckles for an upcoming segment of Good Morning America. Mr. Hall has requested PGR escort for as much of his journey as possible.
He will be departing Celina, TX the morning of Saturday, September 15, around 1130 and proceeding East on U.S. Route 30 to Little Rock, AR where he will spend the night. He will then depart on Interstate 40E to Knoxville, TN, picking up Interstate 81N and proceeding to Strasburg, VA where he will turn onto Interstate 66E toward Washington, DC. He will overnighting somewhere in the Harrisonburg/Front Royal, VA area the night of the 16th. He has an event scheduled for Washington on Monday, September 17 and will be departing via Interstate 95N on Tuesday, September 18, for Philadelphia, PA. He will spend Wednesday and Thursday, September 19/20, in Philadelphia before departing via Interstate 95S to Baltimore, MD, picking up Interstate 70W for the last leg of his trip to West Virginia, spending the night of September 21 in or near Charles Town, WV.
I have spoken with Gary Gaines, Arkansas SC; Annette Robeck, TN SC; Rich Linden, MD SC and Bud Roberts, PA SC who have all agreed to do what they can to accommodate Mr. Hall in his travels. I am still awaiting a return call from Tony Turner, VA SC, for the Virginia portion of the trip.
If anyone is willing and able to assist with the escort of this very historical replica of American History, please post your intentions here and get in touch with the appropriate SC for the area you will be able to participate.
Updates will be posted to this thread as they become available. Thank you for your interest.
Respects,
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Would the Va I-81 part of this mission be on the 16th?? I could possibly meet the "bell" in Bristol at the rest stop on I-81 on the N side of 81 and travel possibily to Roanoke, Va with it if I knew the time frame and could arrange it.
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Keep us posted on the times coming through Nashville and I'll pick it up and run tailgate for a while.
Don't have a bike but have my cage set up for escort with flags and flashing lights.
Are any restcoffee stops established yet? That way can join without jumping in on the run.
Keep 'em safe.
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I had the priviledge to see and hear this Liberty Bell while on a mission in Texas. I can not describe to you how moving the ringing of the bell is, when you know what the rings stand for. It would be my honor to escort Mr. Hall and the bell (which also has 2 tablets with the 10 Commandments on either side of the bell) as far as I can across TN. As a side note, Mr. Hall has purchased the bell and the Commandments with his own funds. He is truly a patriot and it was an honor to meet him in Nacogdoches, Texas.
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For TN:
Any ASC's or RC's along the route or that want to participate in the escort, contact me. We will work out a plan to hook up with the escort at certain exits/reststops.
We hope to escort from the AR/TN stateline all the way to the TN/VA stateline, so we will need folks all along the route in various areas that want to assist in this escort to send me an e-mail so we can get teams set up.
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All in Arkansas that wish to be part of this please let me know asap. This is going to be a hard one with such a short notice and no definite time schedule. We also have a KIA mission Sat, which will come first. I will do my best to make this happen.
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BlueBoy here (No.Little Rock) -
-- planning on doing the Malvern PGR Mission Saturday Sept 15th...
-- then well see what we can do about escorting the Liberty Bell to Little Rock - and maybe to Memphis on Sunday.
....if you wish to draw attention to the Bell in Little Rock, then I would suggest the River Market on the Little Rock side of the Ark. River.
But YEAH -- without a definite SCHEDULE it's awful hard to sent a notice to others as well...
BTW -- I do receive the PGR Mission mails (and forward them to club members) -- and the one about the Liberty Bell has the LINK to the PGR Forum stating that more information is in the SPECIAL MISSIONS FOLDER ...but one has to LOGIN to the Forum to even FIND THE FOLDER.
Is the Forum Wizard aware of this... it would seem PGR would want folks to be able to READ-ONLY all Forum Post !?@??>!?@>
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Bruce...not sure what's going on with these forums myself. For some reason, when looking in the Special Missions forum, this particular one can't be found...ANYWHERE! When I put in the request for posting, it was put in the forum for Honor Mission - Liberty Bell to Honor Frank Buckles (http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/21/postid/637602/view/topic/Default.aspx) instead of in its own thread.
IF, and that's a HUGE word here, I can access this particular forum, I'll post any additional information I'm able to get in BOTH places.
Like you, I wish National would find some way to make access to these much easier for all who are interested. Thought this had already been accomplished but, as evidenced here, something is still amiss.
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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
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Anyone is Va interested in meeting in Bristol to start the escort for trip in Va- can go part way in Va- will need some time and date schedules from those coming through Tn- would meet at rest stop N bound on 81 ??????? Need to coordinate with someone for on up in Va to meet so I can get home before dark as eyesight is a problem at night!!
Someone needs to coordinate this trip so we can get better dates and schedule times and meeting places?? Some of you road captains who know how please step up!!! Thanks, Ledjenn in South West end of Va |
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((Joe, I sent this as an email to our PGR State Capt))
Gerald - Arkie State Capt,
Got this message/posting from JOE in response to me Posting about the Liberty Bell...
Problem are (several) ---
(1) timing of the Bell coming up from Texas and finding out in time to do something.
---- I am afraid I get frustrated (and pissed off) every time I try to Read/Find/Post to the PGR Forums ----
(2) I can neither find MY OWN POST ON THE PGR FORUM -- NOR THAT OF JOE's
(3) NO ONE can even FIND THE Special Missions folder unless and until they login to the PGR site/forum... so LINKs to Post on the PGR Forums always FAIL.
(4) the 'ancient' BULLETIN-BOARD format is EXTREAMILY difficult to use...read...follow, or even manage ---
(4a) THIS IS ONE REASON QUITE A FEW OF US NEVER LOGIN OR POST TO IT (see #2 above)... we simply "attempt" to Read it without login.
(4b) If it wasn't for email notices about Missions, I and quite a few in Arkansas would not even know !!!!!! I forward (as emails) missions to quite a few other people -- as they, like Me, DO NOT VISIT THE PGR FORUMS -- for reasons stated.
(4c) I had suggested back in 2005 that they go to the FULL DELPHI FORUM VERSION --- easy to read, easy to follow, easy to post to, easy to manage...
I encourage you to suggest this as well...
..and here is a DIRECT LINK to a Post -- which can't seem to be done by the PGR Forum(s)...
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I have to work Sunday, but Jim will be off and is interested in this mission from Little Rock to Memphis. Please keep him posted and he will do his best to help.
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Please forgive the delay in posting as it's been a very busy day here. Just spoke with Phyllis and here is what we KNOW with some certainty:
The Traveling Liberty Bell WILL be departing Celina, TX by 1130 tomorrow (Saturday) morning. They know it will be between 1700-1800 before they arrive in Little Rock, AR.
At that time, they will make a decision as to whether or not to continue their trip, possibly attempting to make it to Memphis, TN tomorrow evening. This will all depend on the number of bikes that are traveling in the escort and how far they wish to travel. First and foremost, the safety of our members will be stressed.
As they do not know, at this time, exactly how far they will travel tomorrow, it is very difficult to give a time that they will arrive in the Bristol area, HOWEVER, they will be keeping in touch during their trip and provide updates as to their location(s) and their intended stop.
As soon as I receive ANY information from them, I will post in this thread, along with the time I received it, so all who wish to participate in the escort can make their plans. According to Phyllis, after tomorrow, they hope to be able to provide 48 hour lead time for their future stops.
Thank you to all who have expressed a desire to participate in this escort. I cannot emphasize enough how important YOUR safety is as you are traveling. Please, if they decide to continue driving well after dark, if you are tired or don't feel comfortable accompanying them, PULL OUT.
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West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
"You have to go out; You don't have to come back" - USCG Search and Rescue Motto
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
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There has been a slight change in the FINAL portion of the itinerary involving the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charles Town, WV.
The Traveling Liberty Bell will now be departing Philadelphia on the morning of the 21st via the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76W) to Carlisle, PA where they will pick up I-81S toward Maryland. They will take Exit 12 (Route 9) and proceed in to Charles Town via this route.
Phyllis will call me on Wednesday evening, Sep 20, to give me their time of departure from Philly. They do NOT anticipate an extremely early departure but it will be in the morning, allowing enough time to arrive in Charles Town prior to their meeting at 1600.
Please continue monitoring this thread for any further updates/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
"You have to go out; You don't have to come back" - USCG Search and Rescue Motto
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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PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
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Genisis
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| 13 Sep 2007 9:39 PM |
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Willing to meet you in Little Roack, AR. and ride with you to Jackson, TN. or as far as Nashville. Would like to know where to meet you in Little Rock AR. and what time you plan to leave Little Rock. If you could email me with a little more info on your plans, I will make plans on this end to meet you.
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dreamcatcher
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| 13 Sep 2007 10:50 PM |
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We are hope to run across TN with folks picking up and dropping out along the way so that there are escorts across the entire state.
If the RC's or ASC's along the route know they are available, contact me, and we will coordinate when and where to hook up with the run.
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
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ultraclassic
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| 14 Sep 2007 4:37 AM |
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All,
I will be trying to get in touch with Mr. Hall today (Friday) in an effort to get more definitive information on his travel plans/times. As soon as I find out anything, I will post on here.
As Annette has said, having folks meet the procession at varying locations along the route would be the "best case scenario", however, our member safety must be first and foremost in an endeavor such as this. Efforts to make a trip from Little Rock, AR to the Harrisonburg/Front Royal, VA area during daylight hours will be impossible to accomplish and anyone attempting such a venture, even only across TN, will be extremely tired before that portion was done.
Please be ever mindful of the wildlife that will be running, especially this time of the year, as you participate in this escort. Know your own limitations and keep your safety and that of others that may be riding with you paramount on your mind. While this is a very honorable thing to do and would definitely qualify as a "feel good Mission", having anything happen to someone along the way would ruin this for everyone, Mr. Hall included.
I will post more as soon as I get it from Mr. Hall, hopefully with planned departure times included.
Thank you for your interest in participating.
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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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Big-Colt
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| 14 Sep 2007 8:21 AM |
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I am now told by the Halls that the bell may not Stay over In little Rock at all and only stop for dinner. Everything about this is subject to change and when I find out for certain what they are going to do and where, I will post the info.
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jwilsr
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| 14 Sep 2007 8:47 AM |
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I intend to join the escort at or as it passes the Maryland House service area on I-95 south between Maryland exits 85 and 80. I will travel with the escort the rest of the way to Charles Town, WV but will break off at WV route 9 (Charlestown Road) to go to my hotel on the north side of Martinsburg.
I have about a 2 hour ride to get to the Maryland House service area so I will need to know what time on the morning of Friday 09/21 the escort anticipates passing by the Maryland House service area. Does the escort plan to stop at the Maryland House service area? Any information you can provide to help me hook up with the escort will be appreciated. Please e-mail it to me or use the PGR forum messaging application.
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BIKERJOHN
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| 14 Sep 2007 11:05 AM |
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| I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO MEET THE RIDE AT THE MARYLAND HOUSE.I MIGHT HAVE TO LEAVE THE RIDE IN FREDERICK,MD.DEPENDING ON THE TIME.PLEASE KEEP US POSTED ON TIME`S.WILL ANY PART OF THE RIDE HAVE A LEO ESCORT? |
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oldiron6
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| 14 Sep 2007 2:55 PM |
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dreamcatcher
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| 14 Sep 2007 6:26 PM |
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I spoke to the Halls this afternoon, they will be calling me tomorrow around 5pm CST to give final times and locations for TN. I wil post info asap. Please know that we do have a Honor mission in Cookeville tomorrow, it may have extra visitors, services are at 1pm, and we have a 22 mile precessional to the cemetery. David Hall is aware of this and if he cannot reach me at 5, he knows I will check my phone once the mission is over.
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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oldiron6
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| 14 Sep 2007 7:14 PM |
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Genisis
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| 14 Sep 2007 9:51 PM |
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| Still looking forward to meeting up and riding with the ecort group. Im still a little confused as to when or wher i can meet up with the ride on I40 leaving AR. Or, can I still meet him in Little Rock, Ar? Will be checking this forum HOURLY looking for any info on WHEN and WHERE I can meet him to ride with the bell. This mission holds alot of importance and needs to be recognized. Standing by, please advise. Thank you. |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 15 Sep 2007 6:25 AM |
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All....if I haven't heard from David and Phyllis by 1300 EDT today, I will attempt to get in touch with them to see if they have departed Celina and are beginning their trek to West Virginia. Once they are underway, we should get a better idea of what time they will be crossing into Arkansas and nearing Little Rock. It is still not known, for certain, whether they will remain in the Little Rock area tonight or proceed on to Memphis and that decision will not be reached until this evening.
I WILL post any information I obtain in this thread as soon as I receive it.
As a sidenote...as was noted above...this, and every trip the Hall's make with the Traveling Liberty Bell, is being done "out of pocket" unless donations are received from others. Anyone wishing to help out with fuel costs (diesel), I'm sure it would be greatly appreciated.
Please continue monitoring this thread for further updates.
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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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jwilsr
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| 15 Sep 2007 6:56 AM |
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Okay, given the change in the Liberty Bell Honor Mission travel plans, I will join the escort at the Carlisle exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
I have about a 1 1/2 hour ride to get to Carlisle so I will need to know what time on the morning of Friday 09/21 the escort anticipates arriving at the Carlisle exit. Any information you can provide to help me hook up with the escort will be appreciated. Please e-mail it to me or use the PGR forum messaging application.
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 15 Sep 2007 7:17 AM |
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Thanks Jack. As I said, Phyllis is SUPPOSED to call me prior to their departure from Philly and, from what I understand, it's about a 3 hour trip from there to Charles Town, WV. Carlisle should be around half-way, it appears.
Will get the info up here just as soon as I hear something although my present plans are to travel over to Martinsburg on Friday myself. If I'm unable to make the post, I'll have someone do it for me but the information WILL be put up ASAP.
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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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flsquest
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| 15 Sep 2007 8:10 AM |
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Hello All,
I'm Fred Stephens, PGR member from Memphis, TN. I have an escort bike and I'm willing to help get this mission through Memphis and ride along I40 toward Nashville for a way if times coordinate with my schedule this afternoon. I have two funerals earlier today and will be available around three o'clock to head toward Arkansas to meet up with them. Contact me on my cell at 901-692-6300 asap and I'll make plans accordingly. |
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"NEVER AGAIN"
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 15 Sep 2007 11:39 AM |
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*********UPDATE***********UPDATE************UPDATE************
1215 CDT....Just spoke with Phyllis. The Traveling Liberty Bell departed Celina, TX approximiately one hour ago and is enroute. She anticipates a stop, shortly, for everyone to get a bite to eat, which should take about an hour. She will give Gerald Gaines, AR SC, a call when they stop to eat to give him a heads up and will get back in touch with me when they are somewhere around an hour from the Arkansas border.
Continue monitoring for updates.
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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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 15 Sep 2007 1:22 PM |
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********************1345 CDT UPDATE*******************
Traveling Liberty Bell has stopped for lunch, approximately 95 miles from the Texas/Arkansas border. There are currently 12 bikes participating in the escort with 2 more just joining along the route.
Due to the speed of their travel, they do not anticipate arriving in Arkansas until approximately 1600 CDT. They will be stopping, briefly, at the Welcome Center as they either are departing Texas or entering Arkansas, wherever it is located.
Once they depart the Welcome Center, they will be stopping at Ryan's Cafeteria, at the Baseline Road Exit (#130) of I-40E. They will NOT be proceeding into Memphis tonight but rather staying either in Little Rock or a small town around 30 minutes further East.
They will be departing tomorrow morning between 0700-0730 CDT. If I am notified of their overnight location, I will post here for those who care to meet them in the morning.
Please, anyone wishing or attempting to join the procession along the route, exercise EXTREME caution and ensure the riders know of your intentions to participate. We all understand the difficulty with trying to meet them at one of their stops as we don't have advance knowledge of where that might be. Thus, your safety and the safety of those already in the procession must be kept first and foremost in everyone's mind as you join the escort. Thank you very much.
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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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Philadelphia
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| 15 Sep 2007 2:39 PM |
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| ATTN SOUTH EAST PENNSYLVANIA REGION PGR:
I've been assigned to plan and lead the PA portion of this escort. Please watch this thread an your email carefully for updates, details and plans.
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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ultraclassic
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| 15 Sep 2007 3:31 PM |
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*****************1600 CDT UPDATE********************
Traveling Liberty Bell arrived at the Welcome Center in Texarkana, AR at 1545 CDT accompanied by 10 motorcycles.
After a brief stop there, they will be heding for the Baseline Road Exit (#130) in Little Rock where they will be met by the ABC News film crew. This SHOULD be about a 3 hour trip, depending on whether the bikes continue the journey or not. If they travel alone, it will take less time.
They WILL be stopping overnight in Little Rock instead of proceeding further East.
I have left a message asking Phyllis to get in touch as soon as they have made their stop for the night so those that desire may meet them in the morning. Information will be posted here as soon as it is known.
If you are monitoring this thread and are in close enough vicinity to meet them prior to their arrival in Little Rock, please do so, using extreme caution as they may be traveling alone.
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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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| 15 Sep 2007 5:17 PM |
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Standing by in BUCKS COUNTY ,PA . I'm going to travel south to dc or baltimore and escort Mr Hall back to PHILADELPHIA.
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| 15 Sep 2007 8:50 PM |
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Joe:
The Hubster and I would be proud to provide an escort from Little Rock, but it's kinda difficult to do so when we don't know where to be or when to be there. Is there any update available?
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USAF Vet 355th TFW
PGR #22487
scooter@patriotguard.org
"Pilots without maintainers are just pedestrians with sunglasses and cool jackets."
Riding in memory of: SSgt Wm. Keith Browning, USA, WWII D-Day survivor, my dad
SSgt Richard J. Browning, USA, WWII PTO, my father-in-law
Sgt. Alfred G. Bensinger, Sr., USA, WWI, my grandfather
Sgt. Alfred G. Bensinger, Jr., USA, WWII and Korean War, captured 1 Dec 1950, killed 19 Jan 1951, never returned, my uncle
MSgt Kevin N. Morehead, KIA al Ramadi, Iraq, 12 Sept 2003, son of dear friends
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CWO2 L. T. "Bill" Browning, Jr., USN, Pearl Harbor survivor, my uncle
Sgt. Rick Browning, Viet Nam Vet, my cousin
Col. R. C. Richter, M.D., Sandbox Vet, my cousin (back in the Sandbox as of 25 Nov 2008) |
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ultraclassic
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**********************2130 CDT UPDATE**********************
Just received call from David Hall. The Traveling Liberty Bell has stopped for the night, in Little Rock, AR.
They are spending th night at the Holiday Inn Express at the Airport, planning on breakfast at 0600 and departure by 0700. Their hopes are to be in Memphis around 0930.
Anyone desiring to meet them to participate in the escort is encouraged to do so.
Thank you for following these updates. Will post more as information is received.
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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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| 15 Sep 2007 9:42 PM |
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We left the Halls and the Bell safe and sound tonight and will pick them up early in the morning then head for Memphis. This is a once in a life time experience folks and urge all that can to meet these folks and you might even get to ring the Bell, I did. It was a Great feeling. We will be leaving at exit 3 (air port exit) on 440 at 7:00 am.
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flsquest
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| 15 Sep 2007 9:44 PM |
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I know it's late, but I'm hoping we'll have some of you folks help get this mission through Memphis tomorrow morning. I will be at the AR Exit 271 in Lehi AR at 0830. If anyone wants to meet me there I welcome you to do so. I'll be able to ride as far as TN Exit 25 at Arlington,TN so I'm hoping we'll have others join up there.
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