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Subject: Send Off - 3/25th Marines, Moundsville, WV/Brook Park, OH, 26 MAY 08

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Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




15 May 2008 8:46 AM Alert 
Updated 22 May 08 2012 edt S Sturgis

Itinerary Update:

Staging For Ohio Leg:
 
We will stage at the Sheetz Station at Exit 81 of  I-77, New Philadelphia Rt.250 East @ 11:45am. I will then give info where we be joining the Escort of the 25th Marines.Try not to be late as we do not know exact timing.
Ralph Bago
Ohio Ride Captain


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Updated 21 May 08 at 0622 EDT by Cagerbob

ITINERARY UPDATE

Staging: 0900 hrs at Moundsville Shopping Plaza

Guest House Restaurant
1400 Lafayette Ave.
Moundsville, WV 26041

Briefing: 0915 hrs.

KSU 0930 hrs

Short trip to the armory where we will set up a flag line for these young Marines as they board their transport vehicle.

Destination will be disclosed at the ride briefing. Be prepared for about a 2 to 4 hour trip, depending on Ohio participation, and personal preference.

So far, weather looks great!

Ride safe,

Ron J.



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We have another deployment of  WV Troops coming up.

We have learned that members of 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines out of Moundsville, WV are being
deployed to the Sandbox on May 26.  Their first destination is to 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines in Brook Park, Ohio (near Cleveland). 

They will be leaving Moundsville around 11:00 on May 26.  Due to security reasons, the specific routes and times cannot be released.

Ron J. (ron1ok) will be assigned the Ride Captain duties for this mission. 

Details will become available as soon as he receives them.  Please keep an eye on this thread as this is coming up very fast.



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15 May 2008 12:30 PM Alert 
May God bless and keep you all as you serve to preserve our way of life.

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15 May 2008 4:36 PM Alert 
Thank you to K- Co, 3rd Bn., 25th Marines, Mondsville, WV for your service to our Nation. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless You!!

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16 May 2008 3:55 AM Alert 
Thank you members of K-Co, 3rd Bn, 25th Marines for your willingness to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. I pray that the Lord Jesus will place a Hedge of protection around each of you and keep you safe from ALL harm during this tour.

SEMPER-FI MARINES !!!

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16 May 2008 4:38 AM Alert 
God bless you, Marines, as you take part in defending our freedom. I will be talking with the Company 1stSgt. over the next few days to fine tune details and will post ASAP. Let's pull together to show these American heroes we appreciate what they are doing for us. Ride safe, Ron J.

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16 May 2008 8:34 AM Alert 
God Bless Each and Everyone of the K-Co, 3rd Bn., 25th Marines, Moundsville, WV. Thank you for your willingness to defend our Nation and Freedoms. We send our (((hugs))) from N. IL. and will keep you in our prayers.

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16 May 2008 12:15 PM Alert 
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16 May 2008 1:24 PM Alert 
Thank you K-Co for your devotion and dediction to our country. We hope it gives you comfort to know there are hundreds of thousands here in the good ole US that appreciate what you do. HOOAH from an Army DAD..

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17 May 2008 5:55 PM Alert 
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18 May 2008 12:45 PM Alert 
Good Luck guys is our humble cry. May God keep you from harms way.

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18 May 2008 7:34 PM Alert 
Thank you for your service and dedication to this great nation, K-Co, 3rd Bn., 25th Marines. May you stay safe and return quickly.
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19 May 2008 7:33 AM Alert 
   Thank you, Marines, for your willingness to defend our right to live in this great country, enjoying the freedoms and liberties that we have known for decades.

   May God watch over each of you as you begin your extended time away from friends and loved ones, returning each of you home safely.

   It will an Honor to participate in your Send-Off.
Respects,
Joe

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21 May 2008 4:56 AM Alert 
Update posted.

Godspeed 3/25!

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21 May 2008 11:36 AM Alert 
Thank you K Co, stay safe and we will be looking forward to your return. Susan And I will take part in this send off, looking forward to meeting all those involved.

Michael Whitlatch
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21 May 2008 8:43 PM Alert 
Gods speed and may he keep you safely in his hands, come back home to your family and a grateful country

Russ "Slowhand"




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22 May 2008 6:37 AM Alert 
Thank You for your service to our country. May God bless you and your family.
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22 May 2008 10:08 AM Alert 
God bless and God speed!

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22 May 2008 6:39 PM Alert 
UPDATE: Staging information for Ohio leg of mission.

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26 May 2008 4:55 PM Alert 
We got the men of 3rd Bn. 25th Marines safely delivered to their Post in Brook Park and received a great Thank You and appreciations from the C.O. and 1st Sgt. Chapman. The C.O. is from W.Va. and had hoped to talk with the "Mountaineers" but understood how you could not make the whole trip but sends his Thanks and appreciation to all those who assisted in this Send Off mission. My Thanks also to all those who participated.
Ron and Joe, glad to be of assistance.
Ralph Bago
Ohio Ride Captain
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Triadelphia WV




26 May 2008 5:53 PM Alert 
As for the first part of this escort mission, we proceeded to the armory with 7 bikes and 1 support vehicle. We stood our flag line outside until these fine Marines boarded their bus. They and their families were so thankful to us for being there. We met the Ohio contingent about halfway, and Ohio took "our" Marines on in to their destination point. My thanks to Ralph and all of Ohio for helping us complete this mission. It's good to have good "neighbors" when it comes to doing a mission such as this. Thank you all. To the 18 members of 3rd Bn., 25th Marines; God be with you and good luck. Can't wait for your return. Ride safe, Ron J.

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05 Jun 2008 8:37 PM Alert 
There are photos at \West Virginia\Send Off, 3~25th Marines, Moundsville, May 26 2008\.

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