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Big rock 
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| 20 Jun 2008 8:52 PM |
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The US Army National Guard is sending Julio Ponce to Iraq and the Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in the send-off.
Meet at: 15th St. West and Boyden Lancaster CA 93534--near Desert View School
Stage 4:00 p.m
Brief 4:15 p.m
KSU 4:30 to Julios Home nearby
TINY will R/C
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 20 Jun 2008 9:27 PM |
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| Thank You Julio Ponce, ANG, Lancaster, CA for your service to our Nation. Praying for your safe and speedy return home. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Jun 2008 8:23 AM |
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| Thank you Julio Ponce for your willingness to go into Harm's Way to help defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. I pray that the Lord Jesus will place a Hedge of Protection around you and keep you safe from ALL harm during your 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
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,
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 21 Jun 2008 2:34 PM |
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| Thank you, Julio, for your service!! Praying for your safe and speedy return!! 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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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 21 Jun 2008 6:28 PM |
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| May God bless and keep you and your family 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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lonetexan2u
Posts: 940
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 23 Jun 2008 12:05 AM |
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Mission for Julio Ponce, ARNG Sendoff Complete
Unfortunately today Tiny was ill and I took over the mission as R/C.
We had 3 bikes and 8 cages show off their full colors for this young soldier today. After getting the cages ready, and a short meeting, we headed out for Julio's home. After a few miss turns, we finally arrived with horns blowing, music blaring & flags flying everywhere for a very surprised soldier.
During the inital greeting this young soldier succumbed to his real emotions and said he was so honored and didn't expect this from anyone. The ladies presented him and his wife Rosa and son Julio with a Ribbon Cake with the ANG emblem atop. Many other tokens of rememberance were given, as well as email address for updates on his tour... After everyone visited and shared stories with Julio and his family they thanked each of us and we slowly departed a very happy family. Of course, support for Rosa and his mother were offered by the Blue Star network and others.....
Last, I want to thank those who worked hard to get this all set up, as it was a success... and to each of the others there, thank you also for your help and support on this mission. Thanks to all we left a very emotionally happy young soldier with a renewed pride in his mission and those he will be there for..... Thank You, and I promise I won't get lost next time....... |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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