snap67 
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| 04 May 2006 2:13 PM |
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Lots of motels, which state? If you make Mobile, there are good priced motels right close to where we are going to meet up for the run to the staging area. Florida, Alabama and Ga want to ride in as a group. Call and let me know. 334-277-7707. We may have a good soul with a cot and a flop.What about it Ruel and Big Dom?
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WuzzFuzz
Posts: 114
Northwest Florida
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| 04 May 2006 2:33 PM |
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I definitely plan on making this mission. I'm in Florida (Marianna area) just off I-10; if anyone's riding through this area, may I join you? Also, if anyone's coming from farther out & needs a place to stay enroute, I have room (if no one minds a half-finished house). E-mail's easiest, since I work a weird shift: oohrah54@msn.com
Most sincere & hearfelt condolences to Sgt. Mills' family, and to his brothers in arms.
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Greenwood, Florida
USN 1982-1988
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roketmann
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Mammoth Spring, AR
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| 04 May 2006 3:21 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to Sgt. Mill’s wife, family,friends, and comrades in arms.
I’m locked into a prior comitment, but will be there in spirit.
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V92SC
Posts: 73
Clinton, MS
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| 04 May 2006 3:35 PM |
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| Does anyone know if our PGR member TDY at Keesler has found a ride? We're coming from the north and it's a little out of the way, but if need be we may can swing down to pick them up. Not sure what kind of time frame we're on. |
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It's not just a privilege and an honor to serve these heroes... It's an obligation
Yosemite Sam
USAF 1975-1982
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V92SC
Posts: 73
Clinton, MS
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| 04 May 2006 3:43 PM |
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ALSO AS NOTED BEFORE, DON'T FORGET YOUR HELMETS, MISS HAS HELMET LAWS.
Come on MS riders looks like there's gonna be quite a group from AL/GA/FLA. We've got to show up in force! |
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It's not just a privilege and an honor to serve these heroes... It's an obligation
Yosemite Sam
USAF 1975-1982
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GutWrench
Posts: 32
Gulfport, MS
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| 04 May 2006 3:50 PM |
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CAJUN!!!
I copy on the water....have/had a team working same logistics as I type. I'm out the door in five to check out the ride route. The wife says Ed left a message on the machine but I haven't checked it yet. Will pass on any new info later this evening. I'm hearing that there will not be a service at the funeral home so there should not be a lengthly stop there. If you don't mind, I'll need you to round up this herd and get them pointed straight as soon as possible.
SNAP (god bless you my friend) - counting on you to recon, translate and cordinate with the leathernecks. I haven't seen or heard but I'm sure they'll be there when we arrive.
ALL - weather can't be predicted around here anymore....it's summer. I would try and pack the gortex even though it may be 95 when it does sprinkle. Anybody needing to crash Friday/Saturday or as long as you need...I'll find a place in my humble abode so don't let it be a show-stopper.
I'll stop in shortly .....Greg
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hambone
Posts: 38
Munford, TN
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| 04 May 2006 3:59 PM |
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I am unable to get out of my on-call duty this weekend so I will not be able to make it down from Memphis.
My thoughts will be with Sgt Mills family and all my brothers and sisters in the PGR making this mission.
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Sgt USMC 91'-99'
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snap67
Posts: 567
AL and Ga Ride Capt/National Executive Director
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| 04 May 2006 4:47 PM |
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Ruel or Big Dom
Hey guys, call me at home 334-277-7707
LLRB
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BigDom
Posts: 32
Semmes,AL
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| 04 May 2006 5:18 PM |
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| Yeah if he makes it to Mobile he is welcome to stay here just give me a call on my cell 251-379-9322 |
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GutWrench
Posts: 32
Gulfport, MS
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| 04 May 2006 7:49 PM |
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Predicted weather for Gulfport, MS
Saturday: Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. High 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Just in from the initial recon. First, if anybody runs late and misses us at the (I-10 Park & Ride) assembly area....(1300 Hrs) continue due South on hwy 609. Cross bridge, cross hwy 90 and it will be the 3rd light, 2nd 4-way (I hope I didn't mess that up!). Turn Right on Porter Ave, funeral home is on the right.
The last ride will be a fairly long ride from there.......maybe 20-25 minutes? The procession is wheel's up promptly at 1500L.
I'm thinking Ed will be on here any sec....just talked with him and got the latest. Without stealing much more of his thunder, I will say the kids are resting comfortably in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Broken legs seemed to be the worst of it.
Snap - I tried your house phone but it says old folks are sleeping after 2000 hrs. I'll catch you tomorrow.
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ahp6585
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| 04 May 2006 8:03 PM |
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Do you have an idea about what time you will be stopping at the rest stop north of Greenville. If I can get get free I will try and be there, I will be leaving from Troy, AL Thanks |
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ebaker1954
Posts: 1109
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 04 May 2006 8:08 PM |
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WOW! Talking about a brother(sister)hood you all bring a smile to my face. Thank you all for your emails of concern and prayers. My son, Jason and his girl, Tammy are doing fine. Both just got out of surgery a little over an hour ago. My son's upper leg had to had a rod inserted but he will be fine in about 12 weeks. Tammy also had a rod insert into her right leg and they also discovered that her knee cap was cracked also. No real concern from the doctor's statement though. SO real good news considering.
On another note due to this unfortunate turn of events I have been able to cancel my plans and will attend SGT Mills' mission this Saturday, as Greg said in an earlier post I would hope that Mississippi will come together in force to show our respect to Sgt. Mills and his family. Let's not be the smallest contingent present. FL, AL, and GA are saying they are coming in force. We have a couple of dedicated individuals coming from Memphis, one from Arkansas and another from Texas. I am hoping that our brothers and sisters from Louisiana will be there also. I look forward (though with a heavy heart) top this mission. All of you ride safe and get here in one piece.
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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CAJUN
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| 04 May 2006 8:29 PM |
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Okay Mississippi bunch BIKER UP MY BROTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEW DEPARTURE TIME FOR HEADING TO THE MISSION ON THE COAST IS 0900 NOT 1000
I REPEAT NEW DEPART TIME IS 0900.DUE TO WEATHER WE NEED TO LEAVE EARLIER. I HOPE THIS DOES NOT MESS ANYONE UP.........SAM I"LL CATCH YOU IN THE AM BRO!!!!!!!!!
ED, WE ARE PRAYING FOR A QUICK RECOVERY ON THE KIDS MY FRIEND,SEE YA SATURDAY.
OKAY MISSISSIPPI MEET AT THE TEXACO IN FLORENCE SATURDAY AM..ROLLING OUT AT 0900 SHARP...................... |
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snap67
Posts: 567
AL and Ga Ride Capt/National Executive Director
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| 04 May 2006 8:41 PM |
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Should be there between 8:30 and 9:00. Hope you can make it.
LLRB
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PTate
Posts: 1051
Moore, OK; Central Oklahoma RC
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| 04 May 2006 8:48 PM |
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Ed,
Glad to hear that the kids are going to be ok.
My sincere condolences to the Mills family.
Every one ride safe. |
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Pam Tate
Member #5743
Daytime email: ptate@geico.com
Proud Daughter of a WWII Vet and Retired Civil Servant of Tinker AFB
I did not serve; but, I definitely CARE!!!!
I stand BEHIND our troops!! If you don't agree, please feel free to stand IN FRONT of them.
I will STAND TALL AND SILENT until I can no longer stand and then I will STAND TALL and LOUDLY welcome them to Heaven's Gates.
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mmsam
Posts: 78
Beverly Hills,Fl.
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| 04 May 2006 9:01 PM |
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| Unable to attend, work situation, my thoughts and prayers are with the Mills family. PGR ride SAFE, Gods speed. |
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ScottALR75
Posts: 48
Florida Ride Captain, Crestview Florida
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| 05 May 2006 10:42 AM |
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Greg...Just wanted to let you know that a large group will be leaving American Legion Post 75 in Crestview FL at 08:00 Saturday morning. If anyone coming from the east wants to join with us please be at the Post on Hwy 90 East before 08:00. We plan to ride to Pensacola and meet others and then on to Mobile to meet with Snap. I anticipate we will have over 50 bikes leaving the Post. I'll have my cell on in the morning if anyone needs to get in touch with me (850-974-0807).....Scott
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Scott "Iceman" Matheson
Florida Ride Captain
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TROG
Posts: 592
Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 05 May 2006 11:05 AM |
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Cajun, can you ring me at 601-984-1592? Need your advice regarding this mission.
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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gasman
Posts: 109
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| 05 May 2006 2:15 PM |
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| I had planned to attend this warriors service.Found out last night, I have a speaking service Sunday.Will not be able to attend.May God bless each rider with clear skies and safe journey as you travel. Honor this warrior with the greatest respect.My prayers will be with the family, for Gods Grace and strength during their time of grief.... |
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Dinky Dau
Posts: 1273
Anniston, Alabama
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| 05 May 2006 2:37 PM |
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| I'm sorry that I'm going to miss this mission. Brothers Snap and Schmidtrock are aware of the reason why but it's still hard not riding with my PGR Brothers and Sisters in support of a Fallen Comrade. My heart goes out to the family and rest that Sgt. Lea R. Mills is standing at the right hand of our Lord watching out over the rest of members of our Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. God's Speed Sergeant Mills and God Bless you, your family, the Armed Forces and the United States of America. |
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Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo
USA (Ret.)
(256) 239-5058 (call anytime if you need help)
AL State President, VoVMC
Proud Member of the PGR Flag Line
Past Alabama PGR State Captain
Past PGR Dixie Regional Captain)
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Thank them both!!
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TROG
Posts: 592
Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 05 May 2006 3:43 PM |
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My LadyTrog and I stand ready to ride our big green cage as chase from Jackson to the coast tomorrow and can pull a small trailer for the just-in-case. Anyone needing to haul POLs, etc. can meet up at the Texaco in Florence, MS prior to 0845. We'll need to have it stowed and ready to pull out behind Cajun at 0900.
It will be our first mission but we can always say a prayer to the Cdr upstairs that these will be fewer and farther between.
Rest easy, little brother. Watch over us till we ride together someday.
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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ahp6585
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| 05 May 2006 6:13 PM |
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Snap
As it stands now I will be waiting for you at the Greenville rest area.
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Koolness
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Panama City Beach
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| 05 May 2006 9:12 PM |
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Glad to hear the youngsters are going to be ok. Ride Safe, I'll be with you guys in thought and prayers.
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lcagle
Posts: 136
Marietta,GA
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| 06 May 2006 12:01 AM |
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Despite all efforts,prior commitments and duties prevent my attendance this mission.
My most heatfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Lea Mills, Patriot, Warrior,and now Spirit Guide for us who stand grateful in his shadow.
Lee Cagle
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reloader
Posts: 185
Pensacola Fl
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| 06 May 2006 5:34 PM |
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To all my Brothers and Sisters who attended today's mission, I salute you. This was my first mission, and with prayers, we will not be required to get together again under these heart breaking circumstances. Thank you State-Road Captains for the fine jobs. Hope the Brother who went down after the service is okay including his bike. Know everyone was in a rush to get out of the approaching thunderstorm. Till we meet again...Ride Safe.
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To the Family and loved ones of Lea Mills. I know I'm not speeking alone....It was an HONOR to attend his service. May God bless you now and in the days ahead. |
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