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ebaker1954 
Posts: 1109
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 06 May 2006 5:42 PM |
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| If anyone has more information on the brother that went down please email me ASAP (ebaker1954@aol.com) |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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ebaker1954
Posts: 1109
Gulfport, MS, Mississippi State Captain 228-832-4806
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| 06 May 2006 5:50 PM |
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| 87 bikes at my last count. 87+ brothers and sisters who found the time to escort Lea on his final ride. To my fellow PGR brothers and sisters, Thanks. I hope that you all made it home safe and dry. I heard that someone went down but I have no details at the moment. When I hear more I will post it. To the Mills family, I hope it goes without saying that all of us including our brothers from The Leathernecks MC were honored to have been invited to this solumn occasion. Everything I heard about Lea screamed Marine and though there is no right way for a young man to have his life taken away from him, Lea died serving his country and there is no more honorable way to be remembered in my book. God's Speed Lea. Semper Fi my brother. Mission complete. I stand down. |
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God Bless our troops and God Bless America
State Captain of the proud state of Mississippi
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CB141
Posts: 22
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| 06 May 2006 7:10 PM |
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| Today was a great tribute to Sgt. Lea Mills. Thanks to the Mills family for allowing us to pay our respects to this fallen hero. It was an honor. |
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A Nation that forgets it's Defenders
will itself be forgotten.
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V92SC
Posts: 73
Clinton, MS
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| 06 May 2006 7:57 PM |
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Just walked in the door from another unforgetable day. The rain held off for the most part until all was said and done.
Cajun, another good trip following you.
To the rest of the group from Jackson...it was good to meet you and get to know you a little. Jera? excellent job with the flags, I hope you got all 36 back. Everyone else...it was good to see old familiar faces and new ones
I hope the rider that went down leaving the cemetary is alright. Looked like some pretty good road rash.
To be such a solemn occasion I can't think of a more honorable group of people to spend it with. May God take and hold Sgt. Mills in his loving arms for eternity and guide the family through this seemingly impossible time. AMEN |
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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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navybrat
Posts: 165
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| 06 May 2006 8:38 PM |
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| Truly an honor to escort |
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Aaron
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
Riding in Honor of my Hero, my Father SKCM(SS)Charles M. Daniels USN Retired
Riding in Memory of a True American Hero- CPL Chris Mason , who was "The Real Thing" and for all of the other True Heroes giving the ultimate sacrifice! |
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BigDom
Posts: 32
Semmes,AL
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| 07 May 2006 6:34 AM |
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It was truly an honor to ride with all of you again in support of this young hero. To the family oh this young hero may God bless all of you.
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TROG
Posts: 592
Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 07 May 2006 10:07 AM |
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Trog and LadyTrog wish to commend and to thank all the brothers and sisters who made this mission (our first) something we'll remember always. As our Gunny said, none of these are easy and yes, the tears did flow. But being with all of you made the heartache much more bearable. A lot of tears of pride as well to ride with a group like all of you.
V92SC, we were honored to provide what flags we could find and would have gotten more if we could have found them. We'll have them available for any future mission -hopefully 'Welcome Home' missions- whether we are able to ride or not. Contact Cajun or us directly to get them, unless you see us post that we'll be reporting for duty. Haven't counted them but if one or two were kept, we know they'll be used for a worthy cause.
As for the downed rider, he's doing fine except for some major road rash to the left arm and some VERY sore muscles. Can't say that for his hog, tho. We got him and his bike back home in La. safely. Thank you, Pat. I said no charge and you STILL had to sneak LadyTrog some cash. It'll go toward the Central MS Rider's Flag Fund. Enjoyed your company on your way home. Get that hog back in order to ride with us again.
To the family of this fine Marine:
May God bless you and comfort you through the coming days. To each of you that thanked us, I'll repeat what our fellow troops have said, it is TRULY our honor to serve and to have been a part of saying fare well to your son. Take good care.
Trog and LadyTrog
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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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ScottALR75
Posts: 48
Florida Ride Captain, Crestview Florida
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| 07 May 2006 11:19 AM |
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For those of us that rode in from Florida we want to express our sincere condolences
to the Mills family. It was truly an HONOR to pay tribute to this
American hero. My thanks to Snap and the crew from Montgomery
and Huntsville for meeting us in Mobile and riding in together.
We were over 35 strong when we rode into the staging area.
Ed, you and your brothers and sisters in Mississippi
should be proud of the class and dignity you provided for the mission. My
special thanks also to the Leathernecks, MC for providing the missing man ride
formation. Semper Fi.
For God and Country
Scott (Ice) Matheson
Northwest Florida
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Scott "Iceman" Matheson
Florida Ride Captain
American by Birth.....Biker by Choice.....Patriot Forever |
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bamabiker1
Posts: 153
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| 07 May 2006 1:43 PM |
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TO SGT. LEA MILLS FAMILY,
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives Saturday. Even though having never met Sgt. Mills, the love and respect shown by your family, signified the fine outstanding young man that he was. It was my honor to meet the aunt of Sgt Mills. I hope that she will forgive me for not being able to speak much but she took my hand in appreciation of all of the PGR and Leathernecks MC for being there, it choked up this old biker and suddenly it became very hard for me to see due to the tears welling up in my eyes. I'll always remember her sincerety and the love she has for her young Hero nephew.
To all my brothers and sisters in Mississippi, Ed, Lonnie, Greg and his wife, and all the others, thank you for doing such a great job. Everything went smooth. I hope to see you all again soon under without a mission to fulfill.
All my Alabama brothers and sisters; it is always good to see each one of you. I consider you my close friends and family.Thank you all for coming and giving support to our Miss. family.
To the Florida riders, thanks for being there. Myself and a couple other brothers were at the overlook in Daphne when we saw you rolling by. What a great sight.
Snap my friend, God bless you man. I think that God not only said "Let there be light" but also "Let there be only one Snap". Godspeed my brother.
Shmidtroch, it was a pleasure and honor to meet you. What a great guy. I'm looking foward to being able to getting together again. Maybe at the next bike week and we can track down my twin.lol.
Leathernecks M/C, it was good to meet and talk with some of you. I thank you for your commitment to our fallen hero's and letting us join you in times like these.
CB141, my brother, we beat the rain!
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Schmidtrock
Posts: 2534
Huntsville, AL
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| 07 May 2006 1:50 PM |
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Anybody that took pictures please email them to web@patriotguard.org and we'll get them posted in the national Gallery.
p.s. Ruel it was an honor to meet you as well! Keep on keeping on for us down south 'bama.
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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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Schmidtrock
Posts: 2534
Huntsville, AL
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| 07 May 2006 1:55 PM |
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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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CAJUN
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| 08 May 2006 6:37 AM |
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| Big Shout out to Trog for the Flags, Yosemite Sam for caging in all the water, and to the Bama bunch and the Fl bunch. Hope the Rider down is doing well and Ed, hope the Kids are doing okay....Snap, It was a great honor to meet you .Hope all made it home safe. |
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CAJUN
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| 08 May 2006 6:41 AM |
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Schmidtrock,
It was great meeting you.The Ms bunch will be there to support Al and Fl thanks for your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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ekimsax
Posts: 24
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| 08 May 2006 8:04 AM |
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CAJUN, Trog and Lady Trog, Yosemite Sam and wife,
Thank you for letting me tag along. I truly appreciate it. Keep in touch.
Mills family,
Thank you for allowing us to pay our respects. The honor was ours.
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In memory of TSgt Robert B. Sanders, USAF Retired (1925-2004) |
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CAJUN
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| 08 May 2006 8:16 AM |
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MIKE,
HOPE YOU HAD A SAFE TRIP BACK.SORRY WE DID NOT HOOK UP ON THE WAY BACK,GUESS THINGS GET FOULED UP THAT WAY. |
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ekimsax
Posts: 24
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| 08 May 2006 8:31 AM |
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CAJUN,
Not a problem. It's not about me anyway. Anytime...anywhere.
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In memory of TSgt Robert B. Sanders, USAF Retired (1925-2004) |
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harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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GoldenRod
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Brooksville FL
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| 10 May 2006 11:13 PM |
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| Lea was a friend of my son, and his wife was a classmate. We lost our son during his junior year in high school. I just recently learned of the PGR and after learning of Lea's death and the PGR mission for him, I joined online this week. Saturday there is a memorial service here in Brooksville FL, where Lea and Keisha grew up and went to high school, and my wife and I will attend. Our hearts are saddened by this loss of another of our young people. Both of us are veterans and understand the committment to service that Lea had for our country. God Bless him and his family. They are all in our prayers. |
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Schmidtrock
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Huntsville, AL
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| 07 May 2006 2:56 PM |
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Schmidtrock
American Legion Rider Post #8
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deltoid79
Posts: 2561
Ride Captain Newnan, GA.
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| 07 May 2006 12:41 PM |
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| Mills family, please accept my condolences for your loss. Forgive me for not being able to attend and being able to honor your son's final mission. I pray God will give you peace in your loss. My PGR family, thank you for attending when I could not. Praying also our downed rider is ok. |
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Mike
cell- 678-773-6056
Proud Father of Spc Robert Tyler Bland 82'nd AB
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Schmidtrock
Posts: 2347
Huntsville, AL
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| 07 May 2006 12:27 PM |
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It was truly an honor to ride this mission for this fine Marine hero. To the Mills family I pray that you find peace and comfort in the coming days and know that your lost Marine is a true hero and will be in my heart forever. To my brother Snap and Linda thank you for the hospitality and it as usual was a joy to be with you guys and attend such an honorous event. Ed, HUGE NATIONAL KUDOS! What a beautifully planned and organized mission, Thank you my friend and it was a joy to finally meet you in person. Thanks to Florida and AL and Chase from GA, dude you rock! MS PGR you guys are the best and I'm we glad we have no borders ! It was great to meet the SCs and RCs I hadn't met yet and an honor to stand beside you as we paid our final repects to this American Hero.
Rest In Peace SGT Mills your duty is done and we fall in behind you. |
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Schmidtrock
American Legion Rider Post #8
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snap67
Posts: 565
AL and Ga Ride Capt/National Executive Director
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| 07 May 2006 4:20 AM |
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To the Mississippi crew,
Ed, you should award a "well done " to your RC's. I have ridden too many missions and the professionalism shown on this one was special. The sincere display of respect, the organized presentation of all this young man was due, was fantastic. The only thing you couldn't control was the weather. And you kepy that back until the service was over.
Your work with the Leathernecks showed a clear understanding of the MC world. You earned a lot of respect today.
Linda and I had a wet 275 mile ride home last night. Got in at 9:45PM. Total for the day, 712 miles.
God bless you all. There realy are " no borders between our states"
LLRB
Snap
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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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