fayeco 
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| 02 May 2006 6:07 AM |
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| My deepest sympathies to SFC Herrema's family at this very sad time. I will pray for SFC Herrema, his family and friends. I will be unable to attend this mission so I will also pray for the safety of my brave PGR brothers and sisters as well. May peace be with you all. Faye |
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coyote165
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| 02 May 2006 7:19 AM |
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| Standing by in White Lake |
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unclejohn
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Nunica Michigan USA
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| 02 May 2006 7:23 AM |
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| Ready to roll, awaiting information/directives, in Nunica. |
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CPTJAM
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Lowell, MI
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| 02 May 2006 8:42 AM |
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Bill,
Saw this in the Grand Rapids Press: SFC Richard J. Herrema:
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 - Highland Dr. Hudsonville, MI.
May God bless this fine Soldier and his family.
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"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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Michigan Marine/Army
Posts: 202
Lowell, Michigan
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| 02 May 2006 9:10 AM |
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by Michiga Marine/Army
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U.S. Army 1977-79 ( Pfc)
Patriot Guard Riders
Regional Ride Captain
Region # 3
Rolling Thunder Mi. Chapter # 2
American Legion Rider Post 102
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cwaker
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| 02 May 2006 9:27 AM |
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| Friday - Hudsonville - Mostly cloudy - high 60 |
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hunekedp
Posts: 124
Eastpointe, Michigan
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| 02 May 2006 9:27 AM |
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Can anyone please let me know where the staging area is for this fine young hero? Thank you Sgt. 1st Class richard Herrema for your dedication to service and to your country! May God send blessings to your family in this trying time.
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woodmaster
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| 02 May 2006 10:02 AM |
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Am I missing something,I cant find the pertinent info on staging times and places.I an sure Bill has been real busy this week.Its a damned shame that it has to be this kind of stuff that he is having to do.
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and freinds of Sgt Herrema,God Bless.
Has anyone gave any thought of finding a hotel/motel and staying there to do both of these missions being the are pretty close to one another. Seems like somebody should give a good rate.
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PeacemakerKW15
Posts: 46
"Christ Riders" of Saline, MI
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| 02 May 2006 10:35 AM |
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The Itinerary for:
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema
is still forthcoming ... may I suggest that as we are standing by that
our Michigan State Captain "Bill" will always post the final
itinerary in a secondary
posting on the very same thread as "oldest" or
"original " posting that begins that thread.
Another hint to secure the most current information from Bill is when
you begin to see PGR family members setting up final locations
for group travel look back a bit and you'll more than likely
find Bill's final notification.
I pray this will help the family a bit ...
Thank you for serving in this honorable way!
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wolfcri03
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Macomb Twp. , MI
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| 02 May 2006 10:39 AM |
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| Can someone please let me no where the staging area is going to be,May the Great Spirt bring Peace to Sgt.1st Class Richard Herreman family in there time of need. |
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TO HI GE SE SDI
(Peace to the earth)
Proud Doughter of a WWII Vet
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klewis
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| 02 May 2006 10:44 AM |
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| Might I suggest staging at Wild Boar Harley Davidson in Hudsonville? It's right off the highway and within a couple of miles of the Church. I'll place a call to them to get permission to use thier lot...I wouldn't forsee a problem. |
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hunekedp
Posts: 124
Eastpointe, Michigan
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| 02 May 2006 1:34 PM |
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Found the post on page 4. Thanks for the update.
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.
Bill Kaledas
MI State Captain
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Michigan Marine/Army
Posts: 202
Lowell, Michigan
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| 02 May 2006 2:14 PM |
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By Marine/Army
Hope I'm not stepping on toes, just a heads up on SFC Richard Herrema, This is his OBIT in the Grand Rapids Press,
Whatta Soldier
Richard Herrema
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Herrema, aged 27, of Hudsonville, MI, was taken home to be with his Lord after he was killed in combat during operations, April 25, 2006 in Iraq against known enemies of the United States of America. Rick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Peter VanderVeen, and his uncle, Gary Herrema. Rick is survived by his parents, Richard and Mary (VanderVeen) Herrema; his sisters, Kate and Janie Herrema; his grandparents, Richard and Lorraine Herrema and Winnie VanderVeen; his uncles, aunts and cousins, Paul and Jan Gillisse (Tony and Amanda, Letha, Ben), Brian and Denise Herrema (Nick, Rachel, Derek, Lauren), Boyd and Heide Herrema (Adam, Aubrey, Aaron), Rich and Betsy VanderVeen (Julia, William), Bruce and Lynnell Kole (Craig and Diana, Brad and Bethany (Olivia), Aleisha), Andy and Beth Gort (Andrea and JR, Michele) and his lifelong friends Dave Offringa and Ryan Roede and his Army friends Josh Woehr, Andy Bardeen, Stephen Johnson, Jason Marker and Ian Carrese. Rick was a 1997 graduate of Unity Christian High School, and was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Reformed Church. He was loved and admired by all who met him because of his strength, generosity and quite confidence. He was a leader who believed in his cause and always relied on his strong Christian faith. He was a proud soldier, ready and willing to serve his country with all of his extensive Army training. He has received numerous awards and decorations of which included Special Forces and Ranger Tabs, and Airborne and Air Assault Badges. He was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. One of Rick's favorite Bible passages was Luke 23:42-43: "Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' And Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'" Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 - Highland Dr. Hudsonville, with Rev. Steven Steenstra officiating. Interment Forest Grove Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home Wednesday 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Tuition Assistance at Hudsonville Christian School and Unity Christian High School. VANDERLAAN-HUDSONVILLE
Published in the Grand Rapids Press on 5/2/2006
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Cpl of the Marines 1972-75
U.S. Army 1977-79 ( Pfc)
Patriot Guard Riders
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Rolling Thunder Mi. Chapter # 2
American Legion Rider Post 102
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klewis
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| 02 May 2006 3:03 PM |
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| Recieved word back from Wild Boar Harley. They said we can use their facility as a staging area. They suggested meeting at the east side of the buiklding in the parking lot. |
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nightrain06
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| 02 May 2006 3:16 PM |
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I will have to be there in spirit for this mission due to work committments. I thank Sgt. 1st Class Herrema for his service to our country and the protection of our freedom and way of life. My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the Herrema family and friends. You will never be forgotten. |
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SpazUSMC
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Comstock Park, MI
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| 02 May 2006 4:35 PM |
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| Standing by in Grand Rapids! |
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Semper FI,
Spaz
Veteran - USMC - 77-81 (Fox Co. 2/8, 2nd MarDiv)
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) 3 - 6 month deployments to the Med.
Veteran - Ohio National Guard - 83-84 (Echo Co., Canton, Ohio)
Mission Ride Capt. - Region 3, West Michigan
Member - Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., Chapter 4, West Michigan
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SpazUSMC
Posts: 106
Comstock Park, MI
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| 02 May 2006 4:46 PM |
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| Everybody coming through GR on I-96 to US-131, you have construction ot US-6 but traffic moves good. It will slow you down to 60 but you will pick up 70mph by the time you hit 28th St. Which is only a couple of miles. |
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Semper FI,
Spaz
Veteran - USMC - 77-81 (Fox Co. 2/8, 2nd MarDiv)
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) 3 - 6 month deployments to the Med.
Veteran - Ohio National Guard - 83-84 (Echo Co., Canton, Ohio)
Mission Ride Capt. - Region 3, West Michigan
Member - Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., Chapter 4, West Michigan
Member - A.B.A.T.E., Region 8 |
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Jackstopp
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Chesapeake, Virginia
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| 02 May 2006 5:28 PM |
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I know we all want to make our plans to be there to honor this outstanding warrior, but let’s all try to wait for official instructions from Bill Kaledas.
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Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor. 14:40
USAF Air Weather Service (MAC) 68-72
Tan Son Nhut AB and Phan Rang AB, RVN '71
American Legion Riders, Post #216, Milford, Michigan
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sns
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| 02 May 2006 5:54 PM |
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Standing by in Dorr, MI
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bkaledas
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Garden City, MI.
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| 02 May 2006 5:57 PM |
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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)
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Spirit7
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Caledonia, Michigan
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| 02 May 2006 6:24 PM |
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| Standing by in Caledonia... |
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SpazUSMC
Posts: 106
Comstock Park, MI
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| 02 May 2006 6:38 PM |
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| Heads Up! Westboro has Webber and Herrema missions on their schedule as of now!
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Semper FI,
Spaz
Veteran - USMC - 77-81 (Fox Co. 2/8, 2nd MarDiv)
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) 3 - 6 month deployments to the Med.
Veteran - Ohio National Guard - 83-84 (Echo Co., Canton, Ohio)
Mission Ride Capt. - Region 3, West Michigan
Member - Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., Chapter 4, West Michigan
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patriotridersmc
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| 02 May 2006 8:45 PM |
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| Due to a previously committed run the Patriot Riders M/C will be unable to make this mission. We will be with Sgt. Herrema and his family in spirit. May you rest in peace Sgt. knowing that we are grateful to you for paying the ultimate price for freedom. Our thoughts are with you and your family. |
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OSTATE
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| 02 May 2006 9:07 PM |
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Posted By patriotridersmc on 05/02/2006 8:45 PM
Due to a previously committed run the Patriot Riders M/C will be unable to make this mission. We will be with Sgt. Herrema and his family in spirit. May you rest in peace Sgt. knowing that we are grateful to you for paying the ultimate price for freedom. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Can you guys not spilt into two groups?
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Woundtootight
Posts: 144
Dearborn, Michigan
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| 03 May 2006 5:13 AM |
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Time to make plans. Who from the Dearborn, downriver area wants to ride together? Joe (ibridin), I can give you a call when we get into your area so we can hook up....
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Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances......Thomas Jefferson
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