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Big rock 
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| 27 May 2008 11:36 PM |
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FIRST COAST HONOR AIR
Flight #3
Orange Park, FL
31 May 08
Patriot Guard Riders we have once again been requested by First Coast HonorAir to escort 100 Veterans of the Greatest Generation to the Jacksonville Intl. Airport. They, like their Brothers before them will be traveling to Washington, DC to visit the Memorial built to Honor the men and women whom served our Country with Honor and Distinction during WWII. Including remembering those whom paid the ultimate sacrifice and did not return home to their families and communities.
The Veterans are arriving at the High School 0630hrs. After the opening ceremonies these Veterans, spouses and their escorts will board their busses. We will then escort them through Orange Park on Blanding Blvd. to I-295 then to Jacksonville Intl. Airport.
Even though the weather was not on our side for the previous escorts. These men and women were so thrilled that we came out to support them. And while they entered the airport, standing there shaking their hands thanking them for their service and to have a good flight. These men walking on their own, with canes and in wheel chairs even those you could tell whose memory was slipping. Returned the thank you faster then it could be rendered.
Staging: 31 May 08
Orange Park High School
2300 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL.
0645: Staging
0715: Load busses
0745: KSU
Unlike the first escort there is no registration fee; Dan Finch has requested donations towards the cause. So they may continue their efforts of getting all First Coast WWII Veterans to see their Monument. As mentioned previously, the funds for this trip were slow in coming, almost to the point of canceling the flight. A benefactor stepped forward and “loaned” them the money to keep this flight on schedule. Donations are needed to pay off this loan and to hopefully provide a fourth flight.
Ride Captain for this escort to be announced later. As I just received a call from Dan Finch, one of the Guardians has had to step down due to illness. I have been given the Honor of being a Guardian on this trip, so I cannot be the Ride Captain as well.
Ralph "Drem" Terreault
Senior Ride Capt
NE FL HOTH Rep
National Support Assistant
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kbell
Posts: 349
Jacksonville,Fl
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| 28 May 2008 4:46 AM |
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| I had volunteered through the USO to be there to send them off. I am glad to know we will be escorting the buses. See you in OP. What a great honor. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
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Jasper54
Posts: 6315
Columbus, Ohio
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| 28 May 2008 6:21 AM |
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| Thank you WWII Combat Veterans for the service and sacrafices you have made while defending our nation at the time of our greatest need. |
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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CarlS
Posts: 2726
Florida State Captain Altamonte Springs, FL
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| 28 May 2008 6:31 AM |
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| This generation of heroes is rapidly leaving us. It is a privilege to honor them. |
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CarlS
US Army
1966-2000
CarlS@patriotguard.org
386-793-0030
Gold Star & Blue Star Dad
Riding in loving memory of CW2 Justin S Swofford |
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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 28 May 2008 6:32 AM |
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| Welcome home to the First Coast Honor Air. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life. |
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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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sneakysnake
Posts: 4355
Panama City, Fl.
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| 28 May 2008 6:51 AM |
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| Thank you all for your service on behalf of the free world. You truly are the "Greatest". |
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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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mailman
Posts: 12887
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 May 2008 7:35 AM |
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| Warriors of the Greatest Generation, please accept my thank you for your service to our Nation. Enjoy this visit to your Memorial. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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Bonz01
Posts: 834
Tampa Bay, Fl
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| 28 May 2008 1:28 PM |
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| Thank you WWII Veterans for your service. Wish my dad could have participated in something like this. It may have be cathartic. God Bless. |
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Wanda "Conley" Frye
SGT US ARMY 1976-1983
Reserves,108th Trng. Brigade, Wilson, N.C. 84-85
Riding in Honor of Marine SSG Franklin O. Frye WWll, H&S BT,5th BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Div. He stands with me.
We'd never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then,if we are true to plan,our statures touch the sky. Emily Dickenson |
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Drem
Posts: 1864
Senior Ride Capt
NE FL HOTH Rep
National Support/Admin
Cager
Jacksonville, FL
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| 28 May 2008 6:48 PM |
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Lance "Shadowrider70" Wallace will be the Ride Captain for this escort. He can be contacted at shadowrider@patriotguard.org if you have any questions.
Thank you Lance
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Riding in HONOR of Cpl. William "Josh" Rechenmacher
USAF 79-88 Homestead, Grissom, Mtn. Home.
Member of ALR Post 137
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6002
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 28 May 2008 10:23 PM |
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| Thank you, WWII Veterans, for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Daze
Posts: 459
North Jacksonville Florida
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| 29 May 2008 5:26 AM |
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It will be my honor to escort these members of the "Greatest Generation" as they leave on the trip of a lifetime for them.
John "Daze" Vincent
PGR Ride Captain, Jacksonville, Fl.
One flag or five hundred, the PGR will be there.
Never Again!! This IS what we do!
U.S. Navy, 1964-1970
Viet-Nam 1965-1967
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Drem
Posts: 1864
Senior Ride Capt
NE FL HOTH Rep
National Support/Admin
Cager
Jacksonville, FL
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Shadowrider70
Posts: 343
Senior Ride Captain Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 30 May 2008 8:23 AM |
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| It looks like the weather will be in our favor for tomorrow, I hope everyone that is able can come help us to escort these heroes. |
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Lance Wallace
Senior Ride Captain
Riding for SGT Dana Prins 101st Airborne
Riding in memory of SSG Jon Martin 101st Airborne |
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JBradley59
Posts: 3
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| 30 May 2008 8:55 AM |
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| Should we bring flags for this mission? Wil there be a flag line or just an escort?
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Shadowrider70
Posts: 343
Senior Ride Captain Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 30 May 2008 9:02 AM |
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| It will just be an escort. |
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Lance Wallace
Senior Ride Captain
Riding for SGT Dana Prins 101st Airborne
Riding in memory of SSG Jon Martin 101st Airborne |
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cc_ryder
Posts: 85
PGR Mentor Jacksonville,FL
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| 30 May 2008 8:44 PM |
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| See you in the morning Lance. |
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Bodysnatcher
Posts: 216
Citra, Florida
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| 31 May 2008 7:22 PM |
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| Good Ride today, about 75 bikes showed up. |
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Corky77
Posts: 61
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 02 Jun 2008 4:29 AM |
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| I can assme the WWII vets arrived in Washington ok, saw their memorial and returned home ok? Any word on the gentleman the ambulance took away? I really hope he's ok. To go through the BS he did during WWI and to have a problem just before the plane ride to Washington just is not fair. It was a great honor to be in the escort for these WWII heros and I thank them for what they did...preserve our way of life for my generations and generations to come. |
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"We live in the land of the Free, only because of the Brave"
Chief Corky (Retired AWC)
VP-49 - 1970-72
VP-62 - 1973-1996 |
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