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Subject: Welcome Home - 218 BDE SCARNG, Fountain Inn/W Columbia/Darlington/N Charleston, SC, 01 MAY 08

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Wags User is Offline
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29 Apr 2008 8:09 AM Alert 
Updated 29 Apr 08 2107 edt S Sturgis
Updated 30 Apr 08 0925 Cst by Sandra


 

 ******ATTENTION*******

 Latest Staging Info Update 30 Apr 08 @ 1000(10am) 

 

 North Charleston 

 Stage 1500 (3:00pm)

 

 Fountain Inn 

 Stage 1500 (3:00pm)

 

 West Columbia
  Stage 1500 (3:00pm) 

 

 Darlington
 Stage 1300 (1:00pm) 

 

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Columbia Staging:

Staging time will be at 1430 (2:30PM). We will stage in the parking lot at the West Columbia Armory at 3528 Platt Springs Road. Due to limited parking we will park the bikes on the grass in front og the Armory (bring your kickstand plated just in case). Prepare for a long delay so bring water and something to snack on. Just like last time this info is subject to chance, so check this thread often.

Tom Bellomy
SC Ride Captain
803-338-0574


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Updated 29 Apr 08 1248 Cst by Sandra
Updated 29 Apr 08 1549 Cst by Sandra


Fountain Inn Staging:

Let me start by saying the following info is subject to change so please check this thread often.

We will stage at exit 22 [OLD LAURENS RD] off interstate 385 at 3:00pm with the ride briefing at 3:30. As you come off the exit look for the bikes, we will stage at the empty business just east of the exit. [The same location as last time]. 

All bikes present will escort the bus from exit 22 to the armory with leo escort. Cagers will go ahead to the armory to welcome the soilders there. Please bring water etc, it will be hot and with the expected delays we may be waiting a while.

Keith 864-449-6513
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Darlington Staging Information Update

RCIC Tommy Jones 843-206-6158

Location:  SCARNG Armory, 1764 Harry Byrd Hwy. Darlington, SC  29532

Stage               13:00
Brief                13:30
Flagline           13:40 until arrival

 

Location Map:
http://tinyurl.com/6ldvkl
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More of South Carolina’s finest will come home to their loved ones after months in Combat this Thursday, 1May08. 

Troops of the South Carolina Army National Guard 218th Brigade are in route to their home stations as we speak. 

Please join us in Welcoming these Carolina Patriots back from their Tour of Duty in the Global War on Terrorism.

 

Troops will arrive Thursday, 1May08 to the following South Carolina Cities, Fountain Inn, West Columbia, Darlington, and North Charleston.

 

Times are sketchy as always, and subject to change, so please check the website frequently.  

 

The approximate + -  Timeframe 2:00-4:30

 

STAND BY FOR STAGING AREAS AND TIMES

 

Fountain Inn SCARNG Armory

150 Speedway Drive, Fountain Inn, SC 29644

RCIC Keith Ruegsegger 864-449-6513

 

West Columbia SCARNG Armory

3528 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC, 29170

RCIC Tom Bellomy 803-338-0574

 

Darlington SCARNG Armory

1764 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington, SC, 29532

RCIC Tommy Jones 843-206-6158 

 

North Charleston SCARNG Armory

7220 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29418

RCIC Bruce Ballou 843-327-2030

 

 

Ron White

South Carolina State Captain

Patriot Guard Riders

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sdoise User is Offline
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Kinder, La.
29 Apr 2008 8:30 AM Alert 
Welcome home to the 218 Bde of the SCNG. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life.
Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Trav User is Offline
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Columbia, SC
29 Apr 2008 10:18 AM Alert 
Welcome home to everyone of you!  Thank you for your sacrifice.  I know you will never foget your time away and I will never forget what you have done for not only our country but for those abroad as well.  Thank you.  Standing by.
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29 Apr 2008 11:45 AM Alert 
Welcome Home to the South Carolina Army National Guard 218th Brigade. Thank you all for your service to our Nation. God Bless You!!
"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
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Wonder Lake, IL
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29 Apr 2008 12:14 PM Alert 
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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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Hanahan
29 Apr 2008 1:50 PM Alert 
man I'm so pumped!! I cant wait to welcome home North Chucks soldiers!! Standing by!!!
"as long as we fly, so will the flag"


" O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave... GO BLUES!!! " every proud citizan of Buena Vista, VA at each home friday night football game in the fall.

A. David Verde, SrA
"Bikerdave"
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SCPGR Upstate Mentor Team
29 Apr 2008 2:05 PM Alert 
Welcome Home and Thank You for protecting America. Standing by for your arrival in Foutain Inn.
You can judge a country not by how many people want to leave, but by how many want to get in.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply be kind to others.

Roger Fields
Vietnam Era Vet
US Army 1968-1970
SGT Aaron Fields (Son) Inactive Marine
Antitarroism Brigade 4th MEB 2003-2007

In Memory of my 3 late brothers:
Lester Fields - WWII 1944-1945
Dick Fields - Korean War 1951-1952
Willard Fields - US Army 1956-1958
Last Living brother
Walt Fields US Army Panama 1946-1948
exterminator User is Offline
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Greenville SC
29 Apr 2008 2:50 PM Alert 
Fountain Inn Staging:

Let me start by saying the following info is subject to change so please check this thread often.

We will stage at exit 22 [OLD LAURENS RD] off interstate 385 at 3:00pm with the ride briefing at 3:30. As you come off the exit look for the bikes, we will stage at the empty business just east of the exit. [The same location as last time]. 

All bikes present will escort the bus from exit 22 to the armory with leo escort. Cagers will go ahead to the armory to welcome the soilders there. Please bring water etc, it will be hot and with the expected delays we may be waiting a while.

Keith 864-449-6513
Keith Ruegsegger

MY NECK IS RED, MY HAIR WHITE, AND MY COLLAR IS BLUE!

Riding in memory of Mike [deltoid] Bland!
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Columbia, SC
29 Apr 2008 6:18 PM Alert 
Columbia Staging:

Staging time will be at 1430 (2:30PM). We will stage in the parking lot at the West Columbia Armory at 3528 Platt Springs Road. Due to limited parking we will park the bikes on the grass in front og the Armory (bring your kickstand plated just in case). Prepare for a long delay so bring water and something to snack on. Just like last time this info is subject to chance, so check this thread often.

Tom Bellomy
SC Ride Captain
803-338-0574
Tom Bellomy
SC Ride Captain

1977 - 1997 Proud to have served! ET1(SW) USN Retired

"No one has greater love than this, that someone should lay down his life for his friends". John 15:13
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Lexington, NC
30 Apr 2008 6:35 AM Alert 
Welcome Home to the 218 BDE SCARNG!!!! Job well done, good to have you back on home soil. Thank you for your service. I wish I could be there to give each and every one of you a hug and a pat on the back.
Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave
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Greenville SC
30 Apr 2008 7:01 AM Alert 
NOTICE: FOUNTAIN INN- CHANGE #1 THE STAGING TIME HAS CHANGED TO 3:00.
Keith Ruegsegger

MY NECK IS RED, MY HAIR WHITE, AND MY COLLAR IS BLUE!

Riding in memory of Mike [deltoid] Bland!
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30 Apr 2008 8:51 AM Alert 
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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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Moraine, Ohio
30 Apr 2008 2:53 PM Alert 
Welcome home, 218 BDE SCARNG, Fountain Inn/W Columbia/ Darlington/N. Charleston, SC!!!!!!!! Thank you all for your service and dedication!! God bless you!!
custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
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Oak Island, NC
01 May 2008 6:05 AM Alert 
Welcome home 218 BDE SCARNG, thank you for your honorable service and dedication in defending our country. May god bless you and your families.
Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981

Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica Cpl Ryan Miler PFC Nathaniel Givens PFC Cory Kosters SGT Ryan Green PFC Alan Austin LCPL Mathew Mendlicott Sgt Lance O. Eakes and all other fallen heros
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01 May 2008 4:04 PM Alert 
Welcome home 218 BDE SCARNG. Thank you for your service and may Gods Blessings be upon you.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV

GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member

Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran

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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation.
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02 May 2008 6:32 AM Alert 
RIDE REPORT
DARLINGTON S.C. 218TH.
5/1/08

WE HAD A GOOD WELCOME HOME.THERE WAS A LOT OF JOY AND HAPPINESS AT THE ARMORY.THERE WAS 20 BIKES IN THE ESCORT FROM STATE LINE TO THE AMORY .WHEN THEY ARRIVED WE HAD A FLAGLINE WITH 50 FLAGS TO WELCOME THE TROOPS HOME.
   I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE VOLUNTEERS THAT SUPPORTED THIS WELCOME HOME.CB ANDERSON FROM ROLLING THUNDER LEAD THE ESCORT FROM DILLON TO DARLINGTON.BOB DUNCAN AND THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS FROM MURRELLS INLET DID A VERY PROFESSIONAL JOB WITH THERE PRESENTATION.VFW AND MARINE CORP LEAGUE FOR THERE HELP WITH PARKING CARS AND OTHER DUTIES.P.D. HOG CHAPTER AND THE GROUP FROM LAKE VIEW THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.ANITA ATKINSON AND SGT. LOVE IT WAS GREAT WORKING WITH YOU AND BEING A PART OF SUCH AN IMPORTANT DAY IN YOUR LIFE.
   TO ALL VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS WE THE PGR THANK EACH ONE FOR HELP MAKING THIS A SUCCESS.
    SHORT STORY:
AT THE END OF THE MISSION ONE OF OUR VFW SUPPORTERS CAME UP TO ME TO THANK ME FOR INVITING THEM.HE COULD HARDLY TALK BECAUSE OF THE TEARS COMING OUT OF HIS EYES FROM MEMORIES OF HIS RETURN HOME FROM WW2.I THINK THAT ANSWERS THE QUESTION A NEWS REPORTER ASK ME WHY DO WE DO THIS.

THANKS
TOMMY JONES
P.D.AREA  RCIC
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