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Subject: Send Off - 4/248th Aviation Support Batt., Davenport, IA, 05 JUN 08

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cagerbob User is Offline
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Parma, Ohio
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02 Jun 2008 8:53 PM Alert 
Updated 3 June 08 1745 edt S Sturgis


UPDATE: Rally Point and Times have changed to the following:

Rally point: Old CAT plant Parking Lot, 9083 N. Harrison St, Davenport, IA
(by the Davenport Airport).

Rally time: 1515 hrs., PRB 1545 hrs., KSU immediately to head to North Scott High School
to establish our flag line.

All other info such as escort will be given at the Briefing.









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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 4 (Davenport) – 5 p.m. at North Scott High School, 200 South First St., Eldridge, Iowa

Rally Point & Times: Rally point will be at the North Scott High School. 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: Eric Swanson

Map: http://tinyurl.com/5t5cgy


Bear
Iowa  State Captain


Bob Ellis
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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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Eldon, Iowa




02 Jun 2008 9:20 PM Alert 
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.

Charlie "Bear" Neill

IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14

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BZ_Matsky User is Offline
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Des Moines, IA




02 Jun 2008 10:01 PM Alert 
Thank you soilders of Co. B for your service to our country and in the cause of freedom.

Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
Iowa PGR BoD

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Hillsboro, Ohio




03 Jun 2008 1:02 AM Alert 
Thank you, 248th Aviation Support Battalion/Det 4, Davenport, IA, for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! Praying for your safe and speedy return!!

custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
jjmutti User is Offline
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Cedar Rapids, IA




03 Jun 2008 5:50 AM Alert 
Thanks to all of you!! 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.

Jan Lucas
IA PGR - Secty/Treasurer & Ride Captain
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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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03 Jun 2008 6:19 AM Alert 
Thank You to the 4/248th Aviation Support Battalion, IANG, Davenport, IA for your service to our Nation. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. God Bless You!!

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
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Kinder, La.




03 Jun 2008 8:21 AM Alert 
May God bless and keep you and your families as you serve to preserve our way of life.

Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




03 Jun 2008 12:11 PM Alert 
Thank you members of the 4/248th 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 each of you and keep you safe from all harm during this tour of duty.

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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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,
papajonohio User is Offline
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Swanton, Ohio




03 Jun 2008 12:36 PM Alert 
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

FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...



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Biker4God User is Offline
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03 Jun 2008 12:53 PM Alert 
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.

God bless and THANK YOU,
Brenda H. Bolen (Ma Bolen), Des Moines, IA
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Nailer101 User is Offline
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03 Jun 2008 4:04 PM Alert 
UPDATE: Rally Point and Times have changed to the following:

Rally point: Old CAT plant Parking Lot, 9083 N. Harrison St, Davenport, IA (by the Davenport Airport).
Rally time: 1515 hrs., PRB 1545 hrs., KSU immediately to head to North Scott High School to establish our flag line. All other info such as escort will be given at the Briefing.






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Annette User is Offline
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Davenport, Ia




03 Jun 2008 4:42 PM Alert 
May God bless all of you on your journey and wrap you in His arms safely until you come back home to us.

'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 (for you Dad),

Annette 'Patches" Wood

In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
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03 Jun 2008 5:38 PM Alert 
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.





churchman User is Offline
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Blue Grass, Ia




03 Jun 2008 6:18 PM Alert 
Thank you for your commitment to freedom around the world. My prayers will be with you. It will be an honor to be at your send off.

Rev Jim
Iowa State Chaplain, Road Captain,
Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Navy
Proud Member of the Posse
"Happy moments, PRAISE GOD, Difficult moments, WORSHIP GOD, Painful moments, TRUST GOD, every moment, THANK GOD" (Rick Warren)
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. (J.F.K.)
silverbeard7 User is Offline
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03 Jun 2008 8:45 PM Alert 
Members of the 4/248th Aviation Support Battalion,

Thank you for your service to our country and for the freedoms we all enjoy. I will pray for your safe return from your mission. I am honored to take part in your send-off.

Proud Father of a US Soldier soon to return from Iraq,
Paul Lorber
SE IA RC
harley dawg User is Offline
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03 Jun 2008 9:11 PM Alert 
Thank you 4/248th for taking on this mission. I pray for you and your families while you are apart.

Terry G. Mitchel , S.C. Iowa Ride Captain PGR, A.B.A.T.E. District 9 , NRA, National HOG
Rfor2005 User is Offline
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Des Moines, Iowa




03 Jun 2008 10:04 PM Alert 
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.

Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
cadillac User is Offline
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Victor, IA




04 Jun 2008 6:50 AM Alert 
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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Eldridge, IA.




05 Jun 2008 8:45 AM Alert 
Count me in......God Speed for a speedy and safe return to all these brave men and women Semper Fidelis, GMan..USMC RETIRED
Safety_Guy User is Offline
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Bettendorf, Iowa




05 Jun 2008 11:18 AM Alert 
GOD bless all the members of the 4/248th Battalion, Thank you for your commitment to defending our FREEDOM. And very SPECIAL thanks to your families, because without their support this wopuld never happen. It' will be my privilage to ride with you today. GOD speed a safe return so we can meet again.
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