harly69g 
Posts: 8073
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Owensboro, KY
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| 11 May 2008 4:57 PM |
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Greg, It's Official JUNE 1st 08 we will have a very large Memorial Service for the 29 Veterans that are buried in the River City Cemetery for the indigent and homeless. They are mostly Viet Nam Veterans and a few WW II/Korea. I would really appreciate the PGR coming to this. I promise that it will be first class.
I will meet the people Monday from the Parks Department that is over this Cemetery and get all the names and mark the graves with stakes.
Memorial Mission:
June 1st 08 1400 Hours 2 PM
I would like for all the PGR to get there at 1 PM or before to set up. I would like a PGR member to hold a Flag at each of the 29 graves spread out across this field step forward and raise the Flag up when I read the Name of the Veteran where they stand.
River Valley Cemetery 5400 Cane Run Road at Lower Hunter Trace along the Ohio River next to the huge LG& E Power plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
29 Veterans found buried in the Louisville City Cemetery buried without Honor. This is for the homeless and indigent and there are very few head stones.
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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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82ndairborne195760
Posts: 287
Bremen, GA
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| 12 May 2008 11:42 PM |
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Thanks to each and everyone of these 29 veterans for their service to our country to protect freedom for my family and others. I extend my family's prayers and condolences to the family and friends of each one of these brave and uncelebrated heroes who served when called and made the ultimate sacrifice. May each of you rest in peace and that we never forget your sacrifices nor that of your families.
Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Div.
GEORGIA PGR……..PART OF IT !...........PROUD OF IT !
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Robert F. Smith
Bremen, GA
504/325 ABG, 82nd Airborne Division
GEORGIA PGR....PART OF IT....PROUD OF IT !! |
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tjustice71
Posts: 153
Winchester, Kentucky
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| 13 May 2008 6:15 AM |
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It would be my Honor to participate in this Mission, and to pay RESPECT to these 29 Veterans. May we never forget their Service, and ultimate Sacrifice.
Standing by in Radcliff...
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US Army Veteran
Marine Corps "Brat"
Semper Gumby - "Always Flexible"
In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned - Vietnam '68-'75
Riding in Memory of USMC PFC G.E. Owens ( Oct 1950 - Dec 1974)...my Dad...my Hero
Never Again !!
I will Stand for the PGR, until the PGR Stands for me. |
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PDDGM
Posts: 1374
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Dixon, MO
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| 13 May 2008 7:25 AM |
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It will be an honor to stand for these forgotten American Heroes. God Bless them and those that have worked so hard to find them and see that they are honored.
Joe Smith
Sen MO Ride Capt
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Chatter
Posts: 194
Derby City
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| 14 May 2008 8:44 AM |
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| It will be an honor to participate in this ceremony to honor these 29 veterans. Standing by in Derby. |
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Sky 1
Posts: 95
Louisville
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| 14 May 2008 10:42 AM |
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| Standing by in Louisville. What a humbling Honor this will be. God Bless all those Angels. |
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Uffda
Posts: 11023
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 14 May 2008 10:43 AM |
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Standing in Spirit for these 29 Veterans. They are American Heroes never to be forgotten.
God Bless these heroes and comfort their families.
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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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michael7276
Posts: 16
Cold Spring, KY
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| 15 May 2008 8:24 AM |
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As of now, date and time fit for me.
I'll be honored to serve i nthis mission! |
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hondalady
Posts: 53
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| 15 May 2008 9:19 AM |
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These Veterans, the count is now up to 29, paid the ultimate price for our freedom and I am honored to be allowed to stand for them as they finally get the recognition they are due. May we not rest until we have found all of our unmarked Veterans and give them the full memorial service that they so justly deserve. Walt you are doing an incredible job.
Standing by in Sadieville,, |
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Julie
Ride Captain / HOTH Coordinator
Riding in Honor of:
SSgt. Frank Pratt Lawrence
US Army Air Corps
WWII Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon
Riding in Memory of:
SP4 Vaughan Shaw Morgan
US Army KIA SVN August 30, 1967
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navygunner
Posts: 68
Shepherdsville KY
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| 18 May 2008 11:10 AM |
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| I will be there and am bringing some people with me. |
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Ezekiel 25:17: The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the Valley of Darkness; for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children.
Whatever I do will be insignificant, but it is very important that I do it. (Gandhi) |
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webrebel
Posts: 21
Louisville, KY
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| 18 May 2008 3:39 PM |
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| I plan to be there. This is my 2nd PGR event. Available for whatever duty needs taken care of. |
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 May 2008 7:50 PM |
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| Ride safe and stand tall for these hero's who have served our nation honorably. |
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RedTrk
Posts: 181
Liberty Twp. Ohio
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| 21 May 2008 8:25 PM |
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| I will be honored to stand for these vets. May they get the respect they deserve. I will meet up with you in NKY for the ride down. |
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Stand proud my soldier
For my armed forces I proudly stand, thankful for their sacrifice flag in hand.
They gave their life so mine could be free, they held the line just for me.
Their lives were given for God and country, not for the glory or for the money.
Their shift was long and their pay was short, they proudly stand now in Gods court.
He smiles upon them and takes their hand, at attention in heaven they proudly stand.
You’ve done your job and I ask you in, at ease my soldier you’re now among friends.
Here above you can watch and see, that old glory still fly’s and your country is free.
So many like you are here and their lives they gave, so their family’s can be free and your flag can wave.
There is a flag draped coffin just for you, the colors upon it are red, white, and blue.
For awhile your family may take it hard, but for you and for them stand the Patriot Guard.
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Roadglide95
Posts: 167
Sr Ride Captain Hebron,KY
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| 22 May 2008 3:33 AM |
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I'll be coming down from NKY.
Staging as follows:
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Lowe's
Houston Rd
Florence, KY[b] [/b][u] [/u]
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0945[b] [/b]
KICKSTANDS UP
1000[b] [/b]
We will ride to Louisville, with a quick 30 minute stop to eat. We WILL arrive at the cemetery approx 1230.
Our setup and direction will be taken at that point from RC Dave Haynes
My contact numbers are
859-817-0139 home
317-407-9907 cell
I will be in DC for Memorial Day Weekend departing on 5/22 returning on 5/27.
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
Northern Kentucky Coordinator MIAP
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
Gen. Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
Cpl. George Taber Gates, 90th Inf Div WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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Roadglide95
Posts: 167
Sr Ride Captain Hebron,KY
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| 22 May 2008 3:38 AM |
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| I know everyone understands the staging and departure date IS JUNE 1 2008 on my above post.[b] [/b][u] [/u] |
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
Northern Kentucky Coordinator MIAP
"Kentucky Rides With Respect"
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
Gen. Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
Cpl. George Taber Gates, 90th Inf Div WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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michael7276
Posts: 16
Cold Spring, KY
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| 22 May 2008 5:14 AM |
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Posted By Roadglide95 on 22 May 2008 3:33 AM
I'll be coming down from NKY.
Staging as follows:
WHERE
Lowe's
Houston Rd
Florence, KY[b] [/b][u] [/u]
WHEN
0945[b] [/b]
KICKSTANDS UP
1000[b] [/b]
We will ride to Louisville, with a quick 30 minute stop to eat. We WILL arrive at the cemetery approx 1230.
Our setup and direction will be taken at that point from RC Dave Haynes
My contact numbers are
859-817-0139 home
317-407-9907 cell
I will be in DC for Memorial Day Weekend departing on 5/22 returning on 5/27.
Use my cell for contact during that period.[b] [/b] See you on 6/1/08 at Lowe's-Houston Rd.
It's an honor to stand for these Soldiers!
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papajonohio
Posts: 2151
Swanton, Ohio
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| 23 May 2008 8:46 PM |
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FREEDOM ISN'T FREE
I watched the flag pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
And then he stood at ease...
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square and eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea.
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
I heard the sound of Taps one night,
When everything was still;
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea.
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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searay
Posts: 84
Middletown, OH
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| 24 May 2008 10:42 AM |
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We will do our best to be there to honor those who gave all for us.
May God Bless this Memorial Mission
Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever
United States Marines
God Bless America
Life Member of the US Marine Corps League
Life Member of the Disable American Veterans
Executive Director Task Force Omega
Proud to Ride with the PGR
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 26 May 2008 10:29 PM |
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| As I read this post on Memorial Day 2008, I pray that these 29 American Hero's will be remembered always for the sacrafices they have made for the safety and freedom of our nation and that they will indeed receive a most dignified and honorable funeral service. I cannot attend in person but I will be standing there in spirit. |
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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
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;
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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webrebel
Posts: 21
Louisville, KY
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harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 01 Jun 2008 7:42 PM |
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Great job to everyone.
Thanks for being there.
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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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Talksalot
Posts: 26
Hardin County, Ky
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| 01 Jun 2008 8:02 PM |
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| What an Honor to be able to be a part of this Memorial. It's probably been a long time coming amd I am sure that the veterans were looking down and hopefully realize that no matter what they are not forgotten. May their rest be even better now. |
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ky-softail
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| 01 Jun 2008 8:49 PM |
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It was an honor to be present for such a great cause. To know that those servicemen finally got the Respect and Dignity they had earned while serving our country was touching.
Thanks to all who were able to make it to the service in the scorching heat. Your presence meant much to the few families and dignitaries who were in attendance.
Walt, brother, fantastic job! Your efforts to honor those deserving men will be remembered by all in attendance for many years to come. Don't hesitate to ask should you need us with you ever again.
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tuffcreek
Posts: 233
Leesburg, Fl
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| 01 Jun 2008 9:51 PM |
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webrebel:
Outstanding pictures, thank you for sharing them with us.
It was a plesure to meet the many new faces today and as Phil said thanks to all that came and to Walt thank you for asking us to help out with the MIAP, as usual you made us all proud..
Ride safe all
Tim/Donna
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Tuffcreek / Silverfox Tim & Donna Chapman
Patriot Guard Riders, #6232 Southern Indiana
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KentuckyWoman
Posts: 135
Trimble County, Kentucky
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| 02 Jun 2008 1:36 AM |
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I was touched by this memorial today. No veteran unmarked! Thank you MIAP for everything you're doing.
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"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke |
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