Schmidtrock 
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Huntsville, AL
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| 27 Apr 2006 1:24 PM |
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Staging Area Has been Changed for Sgt First Class Herrema
We now are staging Next to Buger King on 32nd st in the Pinnacle Center which faces Highland the address is 3330
Highland, which is west of 32nd street Time is still 0900 Hours I just got off the phone with the Hudsonville police Chief he said to tell everyonehe wants this to be peaceful and I assured him we are very peaceful
Larry Helser
Ride capt
This is the Itinerary for the Mission for Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema. Services will be held on Friday May 5th at 11:00 A.M. This is a confirmed mission and all contacts have been made.
Staging will start at 9:00 A.M. at the Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds. The Fairgounds are off of Chicago Dr. on 40th Ave. We will leave the staging area at 10:30 A.M. and proceed to the church.
The lead Ride Captain for this mission will be Larry Helser (Grumpy)
Bill Kaledas
Michigan State Captain
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 366-06
April 27, 2006 |
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema, 27, of Jackson, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq on April 25, when he came under enemy fire during combat operations. Herrema was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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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UncleGomer
Posts: 47
Pilot Mountain, NC
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| 27 Apr 2006 1:31 PM |
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SFC Herrema: We celebrate your life and mourn your passing. May God bless you and comfort your loved ones.
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/433241.html
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They fell, but o'er their glorious grave
Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save."
~Francis Marion Crawford~
Vince Hancock "Üncle Gomer"
Pilot Mountain NC
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jshumak
Posts: 33
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| 27 Apr 2006 2:01 PM |
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SFC Herrema: We honor your service, your sacrifice and your life. You have served to protect my freedom, paid a price that can not be returned to you or your family and I am grateful beyond words. I trust you are now in the hands of our kind and loving God. My prayers for comfort are for your family in this time of grief and loss.
Please know you do not stand alone.
JLS
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hambone
Posts: 38
Munford, TN
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| 27 Apr 2006 3:09 PM |
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Standing by in West TN for more information.
Our thoughts will be with the family of SFC Herrema.
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Rick Hammer
Sgt USMC 91'-99'
PGR Veterans Assistance Representative
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benjamin.morrison
Posts: 5
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| 27 Apr 2006 5:01 PM |
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| Standing by in Chattanooga TN. Our thought and prayers with the family. God Bless. |
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harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 27 Apr 2006 6:24 PM |
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| God Bless Sgt Herrema, My prayers go out to the family and friends. Ride safe PGR. I wont be able to make it my 2nd man still out. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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nurse
Posts: 2466
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| 27 Apr 2006 6:45 PM |
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| SO SAD TO HEAR OF ANOTHER MISSION.GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND THEIR SON. THANK-YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM, SO FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN HAVE THE SAME PRIVILEGES THAT'S BEEN ENJOYED FOR GENERATIONS. |
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watrousmark
Posts: 330
antioch tn
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| 27 Apr 2006 6:54 PM |
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| standing by in Antioch. Ready to help if I can. |
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04 Buell XB12R, 07 FLHXI, A-10 crew chief, Middle Tennessee Area Ride Captain, and still riding with respect. Cell number 615-828-7463 |
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medic423
Posts: 36
Mayfield KY
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| 27 Apr 2006 7:03 PM |
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Prayers to the family of Sgt. Herrema. Hopefully will be able to make this ride.
RIDING FOR A REASON
Standing by in Western KY |
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Bodysnatcher
Posts: 242
Citra, Florida
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| 27 Apr 2006 7:06 PM |
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| Jonesboro Arkansas is standing by. |
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escortbike
Posts: 62
Dyersburg, Tn.
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| 27 Apr 2006 7:39 PM |
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Thank you SFC Herrema for serving us and our great country. We honor your sacrifice and pray for your family.
Bill
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We honor those who have served, those who are serving, and those who will serve in the future. |
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merlin
Posts: 72
Senior TN Ride Capt (Jackson)
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| 27 Apr 2006 8:18 PM |
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Jeff, let us know what we can do here in Jackson.
Anyone that needs a place to gather, we use the Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village right off I-40 when we're going to another ride. It's a good place for a pit stop.
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Merlin
Senior TN Ride Capt.(Jackson)
All gave some, some gave all
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RustPicker
Posts: 1544
Mission R/C Hampton Rds, VA
VA Asst SC
Virginia Beach, VA
USA
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| 27 Apr 2006 9:06 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the Herrema Family. My thoughts are with them, and SFC Herrema's SpecOps Team Mates, as I know the loss they feel. The newpaper article states Michigan and I checked the Jackson Sun (Jackson TN) Newspaper... nothing mention for past 7 days.... Request Home of Record verifcation please.
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RustPicker
Mission Ride Captain, District 5/Hampton Rds, VA
Virginia Asst State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders (USA) (#1835 - 12/12/2005)
Combat Vets M/C Association (#880)
Virginia Beach, VA USA
Blue, Green & Brown Water Navy(s), Retired
“One man cannot own something as wonderful as the PGR.
It belongs to fallen heroes.
It exists for them.
It serves them.”
---Randy "Steam" Stevens
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 27 Apr 2006 10:06 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema.
When looking at Richards picture and how young he looks in the picture then the rank he has achieved, we all know he was doing something outstanding for his country to reach Sgt. 1st Class at his youthful age. I salute you for your honorable achievements Sgt. Herrema. Thank you for keeping our country and families safe and free.
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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nickatnash
Posts: 9
Nashville, Tennessee
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| 27 Apr 2006 10:24 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the Herrema Family. Standing by in Nashville! |
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"Nick"
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USAF (1979-1983) |
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 27 Apr 2006 11:17 PM |
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I have emailed the Michigan State Captains because there is a chance this might still be Richards home state.
I have found some information that leads me to believe this. I will keep everyone updated as I find more information. |
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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unclejohn
Posts: 26
Nunica Michigan USA
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| 28 Apr 2006 5:37 AM |
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Media stating arrangements haven't been finalized yet, (as of the 27th), but this hero will be laid to rest in Hudsonville, Michigan. Hudsonville is just southwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
God Bless this fine young man.
www.mlive.com/newsflash/michigan/index.ssf?/base/news-34/1146214147123800.xml&storylist=newsmichigan
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mccallister
Posts: 1851
Alma MI
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| 28 Apr 2006 5:38 AM |
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| More info on Herrema is at http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MI_IRAQ_MICH_HERREMA_MIOL-?SITE=MIPON&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |
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“The American Flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American Flag flies from the last breath of each Soldier, Sailor, Airman & Marine who has died protecting it.”
Semper Possum!
PGR Michigan calendar of events http://www.my.calendars.net/pgrmichigan
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TacoBill
Posts: 1
Fairview TN
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| 28 Apr 2006 5:50 AM |
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Standing by in Fairview TN. This will be my first mission with Patriot Guard Riders.
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dynagc
Posts: 0
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| 28 Apr 2006 7:22 AM |
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Arkansas standing by. Our prayers go out to this fallen heroes family.
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hellraiserusmc
Posts: 498
Holt Mich
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| 28 Apr 2006 7:24 AM |
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Unclejohn
would you please contact me
517-694-1865
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Pray For Peace
Train for War United States Marine Corp
Larry Helser
National Mid West Regional Ride Capt
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bkaledas
Posts: 36
Garden City, MI.
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| 28 Apr 2006 8:02 AM |
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Preliminary information so far is that the funeral for Sgt. Herrema will be in Hudsonville, MI. Grumpy was able to get me a number for a family contact. Requested that I not call until after 4:00 P.M. today. Not sure about the TN connection. I talked to the funeral home this morning and they did confirm that the funeral will be in Hudsonville MI. but no definite times. They told me to call back on Monday or Tuesday to get more details for the final arrangemements.
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LooseLucy
Posts: 200
Atlanta, GA
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| 28 Apr 2006 9:11 AM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema, a True American Hero:
May God bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
My prayers are with you.
Sue
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In life we know this: They stood so brave and tall in honor of their country they gave
Their life ~ Their all.
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CPTJAM
Posts: 104
Lowell, MI
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| 28 Apr 2006 9:31 AM |
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To the Family of SFC Richard J. Herrema: You have our thoughts and prayers. Standing by in Grand Rapids to honor this Special Operations soldier. God Bless.
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CPTJAM
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert |
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 28 Apr 2006 9:33 AM |
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| Sgt Herrema, has no known ties to TN. If that changes, everyone will be notified here. |
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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