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cagerbob 
Posts: 4147
Parma, Ohio
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| 02 Jun 2008 8:50 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to help with these.
COMMUNITY SENDOFF CEREMONIES SCHEDULED
FOR IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT Three community sendoff ceremonies will be held on Thursday, June 5 for a Boone-based Iowa Army National Guard unit mobilized as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the global war on terror. Local officials and Iowa National Guard leadership will participate and the public and media are welcome and encouraged to attend the sendoff ceremony.
Soldiers are being mobilized from Company B, 248th Aviation Support Battalion (formerly known as Company D, 109th Aviation), Iowa Army National Guard. The unit is based in Boone, with detachments in Waterloo (Detachment 3) and Davenport (Detachment 4).
The sendoff ceremony is scheduled as follows:
Detachment 3 (Waterloo) – 5 p.m. at the Waterloo Army Aviation Support Facility, 2245 West Big Rock Road, Waterloo, Iowa
Rally Point & Times: Rally point will be at the Aviation Support Facility. Rally time 3:30 PM with Briefing at 3:50 PM Flag line up there after. All other info such as escort will be given at the Briefing.
Ride Captain: Jan Lucas
Map: http://tinyurl.com/64jfuq
Bear
Iowa State Captain
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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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Bear_1953
Posts: 851
Eldon, Iowa
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| 02 Jun 2008 9:19 PM |
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To the soldiers of the Iowa Army National Guard. God’s Speed, wishing you a safe and quick tour of duty.
Thank you so much for stepping up and doing your part. It means a lot to a lot of us.
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Charlie "Bear" Neill
IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14
ILLINOIS: Officially Adopted IL PGR, Member of CP ^-^
bear_pgr@yahoo.com
641 - 652 - 7721 Home
641 - 799 - 2881 Cell
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 227
Des Moines, IA
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| 02 Jun 2008 10:00 PM |
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| Thank you soilders of Co. B for your service to our country and in the cause of freedom. |
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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custer7thcav
Posts: 5975
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 1:04 AM |
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| Thank you, 248th Aviation Support Battalion/Det 3, Waterloo, IA, for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! Praying for your safe and speedy return!! |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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jjmutti
Posts: 268
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 5:47 AM |
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| Thank you to all of you that we will send off on Thursday evening!! We appreciate your service on our behalf and will pray for your safe return so that we can enjoy a happy welcome home for you. |
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Land of the free, because of the brave.
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"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
Gen. Robert E Lee
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Jan Lucas
IA PGR - Secty/Treasurer & Ride Captain |
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mailman
Posts: 12867
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jun 2008 6:20 AM |
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| Thank You to the 3/248th Aviation Support Battalion, IANG, Waterloo, IA for your service to our Nation. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless You!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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sdoise
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.
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| 03 Jun 2008 8:20 AM |
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| May God bless and keep you and your families as you serve 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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Jasper54
Posts: 6309
Columbus, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:19 PM |
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| Thank you 3/248th Aviation Support Bn. 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 you and keep you safe from ALL harm during this tour of duty. |
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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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papajonohio
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:35 PM |
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Stay safe and we will fly our flag for your safe return.
GOD SPEED
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan
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Biker4God
Posts: 20
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:53 PM |
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| Thank you for giving of yourselves for our country and for me. I shall keep you in my prayers. I know God is walking beside you all the way and will carry you should the burden get to heavy. I shall look forward to the time I can welcome all of you brave soldiers back home for good. |
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God bless and THANK YOU,
Brenda H. Bolen (Ma Bolen), Des Moines, IA
CMA -Christian Motorcyclists Association
PGR -Patriot Guard Rider
ABATE -A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education
MRF -Motorcycle Riders Foundation |
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Annette
Posts: 346
Davenport, Ia
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| 03 Jun 2008 4:43 PM |
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| To the soldiers of the 3/248th Aviation Support BN-may God wrap you safely in His arms until you come back to us. |
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi,
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korean War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans |
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SCS
Posts: 84
Marion, IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 5:37 PM |
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| Thank you soldiers for your commitment and all your sacrifices involved with military life. We pray for a successful mission and speedy return home. You all make us proud. |
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Steve Stamp, PGR, VROC, U.S. Army Europe, 1969-1971.
Riding now in honor of Christina Chalhoub of Iowa City. |
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lkha
Posts: 41
NE IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 5:45 PM |
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| I will stand for you departure of your mission and will keep you close in thought through out your mission. As more of some of the bravest Iowans take on this task all I can do is humbly say is "Thanks" |
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harley dawg
Posts: 188
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| 03 Jun 2008 9:05 PM |
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| Thank you 3/248th for being willing to take on this mission.I pray for you and your families while your apart. |
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Terry G. Mitchel , S.C. Iowa Ride Captain PGR, A.B.A.T.E. District 9 , NRA, National HOG |
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DocBulldog
Posts: 37
Iowa
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| 03 Jun 2008 9:29 PM |
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God bless all of you in the 248th. We will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts. If there is anything you or your families need while you are gone don't hesitate to ask.
Cheech
209th Medical Company (ASMC)
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We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail
IA Guard since 1981
Desert Storm/OIF |
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Rfor2005
Posts: 112
Des Moines, Iowa
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| 03 Jun 2008 10:03 PM |
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| To the members of the 248th Aviation Support Battalion, I wish you all safe and careful travels. I pray for your safety and wish you all a speedy return. I stand in silence on your departure date. |
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Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 05/07
US Army, 1986-1998
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cadillac
Posts: 60
Victor, IA
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| 04 Jun 2008 6:51 AM |
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Thank you to the men and women of the Iowa Army National Guard for stepping up and serving our great Nation once again. I hope you have a safe mission and look forward to standing for your return.
Bob |
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Noreason
Posts: 1
Shellsburg, Iowa
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| 04 Jun 2008 7:36 AM |
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| Take with you your pride,courage and training.
Return with your men and women safely. |
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Commander American Legion Post 166 Past President A.L.R. Post 166 Ride Capt. E.C. Iowa Patriot Guard Riders |
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jjmutti
Posts: 268
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 05 Jun 2008 9:08 PM |
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| We had 13 PGR members to send off 18 soldiers...pretty dandy ratio!! Thanks to the folks who were there today...several of the soldiers and members of their families made a point to tell me how much they really appreciated us being there. You folks are GREAT! |
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Land of the free, because of the brave.
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"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
Gen. Robert E Lee
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Jan Lucas
IA PGR - Secty/Treasurer & Ride Captain |
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