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47UL 
Posts: 225
State Captain Maine
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| 16 Jan 2006 10:54 AM |
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We have received an invitation from the family detailing the date and location of the memorial.
I will hold off on posting it here for security reasons.
Maine PGR, stand by for e-mails
Thanks,
Mike
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 16 Jan 2006 1:33 PM |
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| Cruizer: I have 15 including me(RC) and Mike (SC). Still we can make an impact. If you have family and friends that would like to join us, they can go to the PGR website ..and I will be reviewing the mission statement at the staging area - talk to you soon |
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 16 Jan 2006 1:33 PM |
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| Mike...WHAT SECURITY ISSUES??? |
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 16 Jan 2006 3:05 PM |
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| Great job highsalute!! |
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 16 Jan 2006 6:05 PM |
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Calling all Mainer PGR's... I have sent out an email to all of you. Mike, our State Captain has also sent out the date and time of SFC Shawn C. Dostie's mission ride. If you have not received our emails...please let us know so we can add you to our lists!
Maine is not the place to be riding in the winter...what is it now.. 0 degrees & iced over? Remember SAFETY FIRST...I will be in my 4 wheels.
Oh by the way mike....count me in and I am bringing my significant other...Sgt. Pete in his DCU's! I look forward to meeting you all at the stagging area. Don't forget your flags!
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 16 Jan 2006 6:06 PM |
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| Thanks Big Rock...who are you???? lol |
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 16 Jan 2006 7:09 PM |
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Anyone that wants to respond to this one...please feel free:
As a civilian...I do not know all the do's and don'ts...so please correct me if my knowledge is wrong!
US Flags are to be mounted on the right side of the bikes...correct?
Which Arm is the PGR Arm band to be worn on?
Servicemen and Veterans salute...civilians have hand on heart.
SOS...and thanks!
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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Wescoot2
Posts: 2913
Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 16 Jan 2006 8:32 PM |
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Well lets see if I can give you some of my input, whatever that may be worth......
1. The American flag is always on the right.....so, if your seated on your bike facing forward, the flag would be on your right.....One other note, no other flag should be flown higher than the American Flag...
2. Armband....I'm not sure if this has been discussed, personally I will be wearing mine on my Left arm....see#3
3. Hand salute........this has been discussed, Since I do render a Hand salute, that is the reason I wear my armband on my left arm. As to who should or should not salute, well, even if your not a Vet or Active duty, but you do know how to salute, I don't believe anyone would get on your case. If you feel more comfy with placing your hand over your heart, that is also more than acceptable.....
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Home 847-698-7383
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If your gonna be One.....Be a BIG RED ONE
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 17 Jan 2006 4:14 AM |
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Thanks Ed.... I know what I have done in the past, and I also know I haven't done everything right in the past! I just wanted to get this one right! I've attended funerals here in Maine for Pete's comrades as they came home, but this it my first mission woth the PGR and I wanna get this one right!
I would rather look ignorant here...than out there!
thanks again,  Have a great day |
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 17 Jan 2006 10:48 AM |
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I have recently received an email from a Maine PGR very concerned about me (and/or the state captain) expecting riders to bring their bikes out in Maine Winter Months!
I can't stress this enough: SAFETY FIRST! as I have stated this above on Jan 16th and also in emails! I have also mentioned that I will be in my CAR not on my motorcycle. I can't insist that anyone ride or drive. That is each individuals choice: ALL I can do is stress SAFETY FIRST!
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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Schmidtrock
Posts: 2534
Huntsville, AL
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| 21 Jan 2006 11:12 AM |
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| Could I have a status on the mission for this hero? |
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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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47UL
Posts: 225
State Captain Maine
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| 21 Jan 2006 12:04 PM |
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The Maine Week of Heroes...Sept 11 |
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Twister
Posts: 1811
Broken Arrow, OK
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| 21 Jan 2006 7:42 PM |
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Mike,
I don't know what the security concerns can be. Please email me and let me know. If we don't use the forums to post the data for the service arrangements, we lose a lot of opportunity for possible riders.
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In the end, we remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
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Cruizer
Posts: 621
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 23 Jan 2006 8:51 AM |
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I'm taking the liberty to post the following email recently received from Asha (HighSalute).
Hi Everyone:
As you are already aware: SFC Dostie's funeral Services Tuesday, January 24th @ 7pm at Fortin's Funeral Home, Turner Street, Auburn, Maine.
Staging place will be in the " Office Max " parking lot on Union Street beginning. Schedule is as follows:
6:00 pm Parking Lot @ Office Max
6:20 pm Depart for Funeral Home to arrive by 6:30pm (before Family arrives)
6:30-6:40 pm Parents & other Family Members arrive to get ready for service
7:00 pm Service begins (shouldn't last more than 30 minutes)
7:30 - 8:00pm Family members & friends depart
? Then we will depart.
Please remember to bring flags and dress for the weather, we will be outside. State Captain and I have placed orders with the PGR store for items, however, they may night be in on time!
Anyone traveling on the highway to Auburn: take Auburn exit off highway . At the light at the end of the exit take a left. Continue for a couple of miles and you will come to a main intersection with Denny's on the right. Continue straight through this intersection and come to Office Max also on your right! I'll be in the parking lot (far away from the store's entrance with my flashers on). I look forward to meeting you all.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call! Thanks, Asha
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Hope I didn't step on anyone's toes by providing this info.
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US Army Retired
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ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
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Twister
Posts: 1811
Broken Arrow, OK
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| 23 Jan 2006 8:58 AM |
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Folks,
Any protest group is not a security concern. Trust me, they have extremely efficient intelligence networks. The only reason I can think of not to post the information regarding services, staging , etc. is if the family requests that we not do so.
Cruizer, you did the right thing unless I hear some different information from Mike.
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In the end, we remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 23 Jan 2006 9:16 AM |
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Thanks Cruizer. You did what I wanted to do but didn't know how to after my conversation with our SC. (I didn't want to go directly against him and his wishes.)
Jeff: I can asure you family member has said 'ok' to posting this information.
Thanks everyone |
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American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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Cruizer
Posts: 621
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 23 Jan 2006 5:23 PM |
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Just wanted to share this. There was a segment on tonight's evening news 01/23/2006 about SFC Dostie's memorial service to be held tomorrow evening. Hope to see many of you members from Maine there. For details of where and when, see my post above.
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Cruizer
US Army Retired
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 23 Jan 2006 6:21 PM |
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Thanks Jeff . Thanks Cruizer
Hey Cruizer: Couldn't you have (at least) fixed my typo errors in my email before you posted it here???? lol
and would someone so kindly tell me how I can put those smiley faces (or not so smiley faces) in my post???!
c-ya all tomorrow! |
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American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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VenturaCowboy
Posts: 554
Houston, TX
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| 28 Jan 2006 8:25 PM |
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Moving thread to Archives. Rest In Peace Sgt. 1st Class Dostie.
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Kurt "VenturaCowboy" Mayer
Public Relations, National Director (Retired)
Patriot Guard Riders
KD5FZV
"It ain't whatcha do but the way whatcha do it!"
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highsalute
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 27 May 2006 7:57 AM |
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This Memorial Day - In remeberance of Sgt 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 11 Feb 2007 8:25 PM |
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Twister
Posts: 1651
Broken Arrow, OK
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| 29 Jan 2006 1:04 PM |
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Thanks to all of you for making this mission and for such great reports. You folks demonstrate what the PGR is all about with pride and great stamina.
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cgbrocksmith
Posts: 1142
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
TOU Enforcement Unit
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StarCMC
Posts: 55
Wildwood, MO
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| 26 Jan 2006 10:50 PM |
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Thank you all for what you did to honor SFC Dostie. Thank you to the Dostie family for giving of themselves for our country; for me.
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KentuckyWoman
Posts: 110
Trimble County, Kentucky
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| 26 Jan 2006 7:11 PM |
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Reading this puts a lump in my throat. Wonderful work. I do wish you all had remembered a camera!
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47UL
Posts: 180
Maine PGR State Captain
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| 25 Jan 2006 7:28 PM |
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Folks,
Thanks for coming out. The family appreciated the fact that we were there, obvious by the way they came out and spoke with us.
I went inside and met with Mrs. Shawn Dostie and gave her our condolences, signed the guest book, and returned to the group outside.
Asha, thanks so much for all your help, you're a strong willed woman, a real trooper and it's a real pleasure to work with you (by the way, she's a pretty attractive gal besides)
We are a brand new group, with a mission on our plate a week after my joining. I am quite certain with the quality members in our core group that the State of Maine PGR will become a strong and visible presence representing the national group.
Special thanks to Jim, Cruiser and Sgt. Scott for your help, it looks like we just made a lot of new friends. I know it meant a lot to them...and, well, we all know...it's OK to get a little misty-eyed.
Hopefully our next event will be a parade.
Again, thanks to all you veterans for your service on our behalf, and to those wives and moms as well.
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Wescoot2
Posts: 1964
Park Ridge Illinois
National Director
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| 25 Jan 2006 9:05 AM |
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| Ya did good...........Highsalute...... |
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Go Ahead, Make My Day .... BSS ....
If your gonna be One.....Be a BIG RED ONE
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Cruizer
Posts: 384
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 25 Jan 2006 6:55 AM |
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Asha,
Very nice report Asha. Know what we forgot? The camera. Oh well.
After I got home last night, I found momma waiting up for me as expected with supper in the oven. We talked for a while as I ate my supper. I told her about the family and friends who came to us to personally thank us and how honored it made me feel.
As sacred and touching simply being there was to me, I remember the diverse conversations the five of us had when we were alone the most. Jim is quite a guy. I firmly believe there isn't too much this warrior hasn't done or seen. And then there was Sgt. Scott. Didn't talk much, but then he didn't have to. Just being there in uniform spoke volumes. To be honest though, there were a couple of times when I contemplated letting him wear my winter coat over those desert cammies. Poor guy must have been frozen by the time you all got back into the car.
Mike, it was a pleasure meeting you. Don't forget to say "hey" to Arthur Lerman for me. I heard what you were saying about possibly getting together for other events and such. Count me in. I'll help out in any way I can.
Asha, you girl are by no means the low person on the totem pole if there is such a thing. You are a military wife who has had to see her husband off to fight on foreign soil. You currently have a son serving overseas. Let me tell you something. For those of us who have been far from home for extended periods, the simple thought of our loved ones, safe at home, carried us through tough times. It is what made our jobs just a little easier and our rotation back stateside a much anticipated event. Keep on doing what you do. You're tops in my book.
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Crabman
Posts: 241
Dallas, GA
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| 25 Jan 2006 6:06 AM |
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That must have been a sight to behold. Kudo's to all who went to honor SFC Dostie.
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Crabman
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a
scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his
cause succeeds however, the timid join him,
For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain
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Waldo
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Windsor, Co
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| 25 Jan 2006 3:31 AM |
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| Thanks to all of you who braved the cold..... You all embodied the PGR spirit. Mission well done. |
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Patriot Guard Riders
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American By Birth
Biker By Choice
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highsalute
Posts: 920
Naples, Maine
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 24 Jan 2006 9:09 PM |
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It was a simple but awesome sight to behold: Older Victorian home transformed into a funeral parlor. Six inches of fresh snow covered the ground. A damp cold filled the air of 32 degrees.
Five people from all walks of life lined the walkway of the entrance, holding high American flags. They had gathered together to honor this fallen hero: SFC. Shawn C. Dostie. Jim: a Vietnam Veteran: Don: a retired Soldier of the Vietnam & Gulf Era. Sgt. Scott, a current warrior and Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom; Mike: a State of Maine Representative; and then me: least of all in 'service' rank, but no less in heart.
Looking towards the Vietnam Veteran for guidance, he provided the details of the 'little' but 'important' things. And arranged us all on the walkway. There we stood in the damp cold, greeting the family members and friends as they walked through us and filled the Memorial Service. For over a half an hour, they continued to drive up and file in. Some were unsure: should they walk down the walkway through us, or walk around? While others took a 'double take' not understanding who we were and why we were standing their with our flags.
SFC. Dostie's father (Robert) came out and introduced himself to us. He shook each one of our hands and thanked us for being there. I passed along PGR's sincerest condolences on the loss of his son, our American Hero. I was now choking back the tears.
We were invited inside several times by family members, and each time we graciously declined: We were to stand in honor of SFC. Dostie, his service, and his unselfish, ultimate sacrifice to protect us and ours.
The service began and we heard several songs played: "I'm Already There" ; "American Soldier" and the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". (Which gave us a bit of insight into this Hero and His family). The service ended and the family members and friends began once more to slowly walk through us, thanking us for being there.
Then, unexpectedly, SFC. Shawn C. Dostie's wife emerged from the Memorial Service and approached us. Speaking with each one of us, she thanked us for being here. I gave her a hug and once again conveyed PGR's condolences. Tears welled in my eyes. I overheard Mike thank her for 'her' service & sacrifice. And the last thing I remember is seeing her give Jim a hug! Now you gotta picture this: Mrs. Dostie: a strong & courageous women in the midst of adversity, striking in appearance, dressed conservatively reaching out and hugging Jim (a vietnam veteran draped in his leather vest equipped with dangling biker chains, jeans and steel toed boots!). What a sight to see.
We came to Honor our Fallen Hero and support His family: With our Mission Complete, we all returned to our corners in the State of Maine.
To Our American Hero: SFC. Shawn C. Dostie : Rest in Peace
To His Family: May God's peace & comfort strengthen you.
ps...thanks to Jim for taking up the lead on those little but important things, Don for seeing the 'heart' instead of the error, Pete for keeping us lighthearted, and Mike for the awesome badges you made for us.
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