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cagerbob 
Posts: 4147
Parma, Ohio
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| 18 Apr 2008 9:26 PM |
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MEMORIAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY
Sheriff's Office Operations Center
4321 N. Highway 77
Panama City, FL
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Sheriff Frank McKeithen and the men and women of the Bay County Sheriff's Office have cordially invited the PGR to attend an outdoor presentation ceremony during which they will honor and bestow recognition for law enforcement officers who have given their life while carrying out the duties of their oath. They will also recognize the accomplishments with presentation of accolades to Sheriff's Office Deputies and employees now serving our community.
This is not our "customary" mission; however the Bay County Sheriff's Office continually supports the PGR with escorts, and is quick to recognize our patriotism. They also demonstrate their partisanship by assisting us whenever we ask. These men and women put their lives on the line for us every day, and deserve the honor and respect we can show them. Our state leadership has approved our participation, so come and help us stand in honor during this short ceremony. We will stage about a mile away at my office, and make the short ride together (escorted) to the Sheriff's office arriving just before the ceremony begins. (Please put your flag on your bike if you have one) We will park our bikes and form a flag line around the ceremony that should only last about an hour or less. Our supply sergeant Tricky Ric will be in attendance with hand held flags and water.
Staging:
209 Business Park Drive, Lynn Haven (This is a metal building directly behind Taco Bell on Highway 77)
Stage: 8:00 AM
Briefing: 8:30 AM
KSU: 8:45 AM
Ceremony: 9:00 AM
The ride captains for this mission are:
Pat Green "FatPat"
Jim Moore "Captain Toby"
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"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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Jasper54
Posts: 6309
Columbus, Ohio
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| 18 Apr 2008 11:04 PM |
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| I cannot attend this most honorable ceremony. But having come from a family of many Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters, my heart and prayers will be there with my PGR brothers and sisters who will stand to honor these American Hero's. |
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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War; Spc. Angela West, USA; SrA Micah Burgess, USAF, Afghanistan.
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4355
Panama City, Fl.
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| 19 Apr 2008 8:10 AM |
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| It will be my Honor and privilege to stand the line during this ceremony. Sheriff McKeithen and his department have never hesitated to provide LEO whenever the PGR has requested their services. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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milktoast
Posts: 2348
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 21 Apr 2008 12:04 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these brave heroes. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. God Bless. |
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Janet
Michigan Regional Ride Captain/Region 6
Florida Ride Captain/Florida National Cemetery Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 23 Apr 2008 7:27 AM |
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God Bless All these brave men and women. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your service to protect and defend. It is befitting you receive this Memorial.
Standing in Spirit.. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 25 Apr 2008 5:37 PM |
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| Ride safe and stand tall for our hero's |
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Russ "Slowhand"
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oldgoldstar
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| 25 Apr 2008 11:25 PM |
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| As a Retired Deputy Sheriff, I will pause and pay my silent tribute to those fallen in Florida LEO Community as well as those who gave their all in all parts of this Great Nation. May God bless those families, friends and LEO community in Panama City especially on this day of tribute. |
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KROD
Posts: 480
Woodstock, GA
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| 26 Apr 2008 9:34 AM |
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| Please know that the Georgia PGR will be there in spirit for this mission. Honor and Respect goes both ways for our Civil Servant brothers and sisters. |
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KROD
Georgia Patriot Guard Riders
Ride Captain
Cell: 423.364.5302
HERO DOWN...SADDLE UP!
"We Stand in Honor because they Fell as Heroes" |
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FatPat
Posts: 30
Panama City, Florida
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| 07 May 2008 2:08 PM |
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Ride Report – Bay County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Ceremony
It was a beautiful day for a ceremony to honor Bay County’s fallen Law Enforcement. These Officers made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and welfare of our community.
We were 31 bikes strong, with 1 cage and our support vehicle. We staged and proceeded to the ceremony which was only about a mile away. We were escorted by 2 deputies on bikes and 1 in a cruiser. We had 2 new members joining us for their first ride.
Special thanks to Waverly Osborne for loaning his “Boss Hoss” Trike to Lucky Larry (Larry Noel) so that he could “ride” to the ceremony. For those who do not remember, Larry was the victim in a crash on Dec. 16th, 2007 and lost his left leg at the knee. This is the first time he’s ridden since the accident. Thanks Waverly, Larry was smiling like a kid on Christmas morning! (You may have re-created a monster)
We formed a flag line on the south side of the ceremony. The ceremony consisted of reading of the names and dates of the fallen officers and a 21 gun salute. Also, the sheriff presented awards to deputies and support staff. At the conclusion, Sheriff McKeithen presented a plaque of appreciation to the PGR for our service. (Picture is attached)
Thanks to everyone who attended today, we appreciate each one of you!
Respectfully Submitted,
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Once you go Fat, you never go back!
Patrick "FatPat" Green
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4355
Panama City, Fl.
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| 07 May 2008 2:56 PM |
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It was an Honor to participate. The PGR and the Bay County Sheriff's Office have a great relationship. They have always gone out of their way to accomodate the PGR. Salutes to Sheriff McKeithen. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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