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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 02 Jun 2008 8:56 PM |
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Updated 4 June 08 1855 edt S Sturgis
Mission Update:
Rally time and place remain the same. The aviation facility is due north of the armory.
IMPORTANT***
There will be an escort as part of this mission. Time to be announced at the briefing. We will escort the troops from Boone.
Bring your rain gear.
Also - we may be riding after dark - please be comfortable with your skill level in order to safely participate.
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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:
Company B, 248th Aviation Support Battalion – 7 p.m. at the Boone Army Aviation Support Facility, 700 Snedden Dr., Boone, Iowa.
Rally Point & Times: Rally point will be at the Boone Army Aviation Support Facility. Rally time 5:30 PM with Briefing at 5:50 PM Flag line up there after. All other info such as escort will be given at the Briefing.
Ride Captain: Steve Cox
Map: http://tinyurl.com/5bvpfd
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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: 828
Eldon, Iowa
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| 02 Jun 2008 9:21 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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52sdc
Posts: 234
Iowa Asst. SC Ankeny, IA
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| 02 Jun 2008 9:24 PM |
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| God speed, Co. B. It will be my honor to be there for your send off. |
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Devil Dog
1st. Lt. Steve Cox, USMC - Mustang, 1967 - 74
Otters - "The Chosen Few"
RVN 1969
Iowa Asst. State Captain
GOE Iowa State Coordinator
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"One man with courage makes a majority" - Andrew Jackson
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Riding in honor of these fallen American heroes:
Pfc Stephen Alsted, USMC - KIA Vietnam 18 Mar 1966
Pfc Paul Drummond, USMC - KIA Vietnam 22 Mar 1966
Pfc Ronald Fitch, USMC - KIA Vietnam 5 Apr 1967
SP4 Harry Cornwell, USA - KIA Vietnam 2 Feb 1968
Pfc Johnny Fogleman, USMC - KIA Vietnam 2 Sep 1968
Pfc Carl Oldfield, USMC - KIA Vietnam 25 Oct 1969 |
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BZ_Matsky
Posts: 221
Des Moines, IA
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| 02 Jun 2008 9:58 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: 5545
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 1:01 AM |
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| Thank you, 248th Aviation Support Battalion, Boone, 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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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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jjmutti
Posts: 263
Cedar Rapids, IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 5:48 AM |
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| 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. |
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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: 11909
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Jun 2008 6:18 AM |
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| Thank You to the 248th Aviation Support Battalion, Iowa Army National Guard, Boone, 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: 3385
Kinder, La.
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| 03 Jun 2008 8:21 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: 5727
Columbus, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:16 PM |
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| Thank you members of the 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. |
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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
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
God hath not promised us skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through;
God hath not promised us sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light for the way,
grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy, undying love ...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, 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 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
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
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of the brave young men and wome |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1043
Swanton, Ohio
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:37 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 12:52 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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Hezzy
Posts: 26
Ankeny IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 12:55 PM |
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| To all the soldiers of 248th Aviation Support Battalion you will all be in our thoughts and prayers everyday. And esp. Spc. Chris Moore, my son and hero, I will be counting the days until you are home. |
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Annette
Posts: 319
Davenport, Ia
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| 03 Jun 2008 4:39 PM |
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| To all the Soldiers fo the 248th Aviation Support Battalion-my God wrap you in His arms and keep you safe until you come back home to us. Prayers going out to all of you. |
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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
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SCS
Posts: 77
Marion, IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 5:35 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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Oldmanwheeler
Posts: 7
Ames, IA
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| 03 Jun 2008 8:29 PM |
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| God Speed my Brothers and Sisters. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your families. we a proud of each one of you. |
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harley dawg
Posts: 183
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| 03 Jun 2008 9:09 PM |
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| Thank you 248th for taking on this mission. I pray for you and your families while you are 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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Rfor2005
Posts: 88
Des Moines, Iowa
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| 03 Jun 2008 10:02 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: 58
Victor, IA
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| 04 Jun 2008 6:52 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.
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