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The PGR has been invited to welcome home Spc. Keith M. Lee, US Army 23rd Infantry Division, on July 2nd. Spc Lee has just recently completed a 14mo. tour in Iraq.
The PGR will have a surprise meet and greet at the Ace Hardware on RT 47 just north of the Huntley Algonquin Rd. Then an escort to Woodstock Square for a ceremony. Keep a close eye on this thread for updates
Staging:
Ace Hardware
Rt 47 Huntley
1730 July 2,2008
Mission Brief
1745 July 2,2008
Greet our Soldier
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RC Mike "worrybead" Stuckey
815-735-0637
Support Glen "bearhug" DeVeries
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 25 Jun 2008 3:25 AM |
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| Welcome home Spc. Keith M. Lee. Thank you for your service and the personal sacrafices you have endured while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrirism in Iraq. God Bless you. |
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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.
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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
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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KevHead
Posts: 392
Geneva, Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2008 6:22 AM |
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Welcome home Spc. Keith M. Lee.
Thank you for your service to this great country and for protecting our family.
May God give you a safe trip home. |
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Kevin "KevHead" & Kim
Geneva IL
May God Bless and Protect all who serve this great country.
Riding in Honor of:
My Dad Gerald J. Keenon U.S. Navy, WWII.
My Brother's Charles and Paul Keenon U.S. Navy, Vietnam War.
My Brother in Law Ronald Carlson U.S. Navy.
My Nephew Adam Keenon, Charles Keenon's son, whose is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Pictures and Video of Missions we have been on:
http://community.webshots.com/user/KevHeadPGR?vhost=community
A Prayer for Our Soldiers' Families
Heavenly Father, we pray for the safe return home of our soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. We ask that you give our military commanders and political leaders wisdom and courage to fulfill their daunting responsibility. Lord, we implore you to please remember the families of these brave men and women. Bless the wives, parents, children and siblings of our fighting forces and give them solace and comfort. If it be your will, bring their loved ones home swiftly, sound in mind and body.
We pray these things in the name of the Son, the Father and the Holy Ghost,
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Backroad
Posts: 197
Aurora, IL
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| 25 Jun 2008 7:47 AM |
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Welcome Home, Keith! Thanks for your service and dedication to the cause of freedom. Due to work and distance, I'll have to be with you in spirit, but I'm certain my fellow riders will do you proud.
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Tatonka69
Posts: 141
Green Oaks, Illinois (Chicago area)
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| 25 Jun 2008 7:58 AM |
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Dear Spc. Lee,
My family and I humbly thank you for your service to our great country! Thank you for protecting our way of life and defending us from the evil enemy that seeks to destroy us. It will be my honor to greet you and be able to shake your hand as you return to Woodstock, a town that really supports it's servicemen and women!
Sincerely,
Oscar C. Blomgren, III
RC-N.IL PGR
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Old Coastie
Posts: 359
Wayne, Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2008 8:21 AM |
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Welcome Home Spc. Lee, and thank you for making a difference in the world. See you on 2 July.
Respectfully,
Coastie
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Coastie
Warriors' Watch Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Rider
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 25 Jun 2008 10:53 AM |
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Welcome home Spc Lee. 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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FXDSEBELOVED
Posts: 2
Flat Lander Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2008 1:36 PM |
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| Welcome home Spc Lee. my deepest heartfelt thank you!!!!!! |
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Four Wheels Move The Body
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Hogtony
Posts: 98
Mokena, Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2008 1:43 PM |
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| Welcome home Spc. Lee and thank you for defending the freedoms that we hold so dear to us. God bless you and your family. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten. |
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Tony and Kelly
"Peace Through Strength"
President Ronald Regan
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jalger
Posts: 694
Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 25 Jun 2008 2:27 PM |
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Welcome home Keith—I can’t wait to shake your hand for a job well done.
After 14 months as a combat infantryman it will be an honor to shake hands with another of our heroes.
We owe you a debt of gratitude that we can never express, but we are damn sure going to give it a try.
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Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
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Jeff & Susana
Posts: 88
Northern Illinois
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| 25 Jun 2008 4:04 PM |
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Welcome home sir.
You know we'll be there to thank you in person.
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Jeff, Susana & RENO!
Warrior's Watch Riders
www.warriorswatch.org
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Go Army
Posts: 314
Rolling Meadows, Ill.
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| 25 Jun 2008 6:02 PM |
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| WELCOME HOME KEITH. THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. WE'LL SEE YOU SOON. |
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Bob Smith
Sgt. Army 63-69
VietNam Vet
"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music;
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
Walt Whitman-Drum Taps
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mpleasant
Posts: 564
Lake County, IL
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| 25 Jun 2008 6:32 PM |
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| Thank you for your service to the United States of America, Spc. Lee, and welcome home ! |
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ranger rick
Posts: 251
Des Plaines, Illinois.
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| 25 Jun 2008 7:46 PM |
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| Welcome Home - Spc. Keith M. Lee, Thank you for defending the American way of life. |
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Richard J. Gandy------ PGR#66935.......
Support Our Troops ~~~Remember Our Veterans.
In Memory of Dad,WWII /Korea/Purple Heart. USMC. 2/1927-----------10/2005 |
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VTX Glen
Posts: 172
Elmhurst, IL
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| 25 Jun 2008 8:17 PM |
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| Welcome Home Spc. Lee. Thank you for protecting our freedom. |
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Our Soldiers protect us with courage and pride.
We support them with honor and respect.
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bratkiv
Posts: 68
Rolling Meadows, IL
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| 26 Jun 2008 8:45 AM |
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| Welcome Home Spc. Lee! Thank you for protecting and defending the rest of us. We will not forget! See you on July 2! |
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Chambeaux
Posts: 78
Wauconda, Illinois
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| 26 Jun 2008 1:36 PM |
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| Welcome home Spc. Keith M. Lee. Thank you for your service and your sacrifices. I look forward to thanking you in person. |
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Respect and recognize those that protect us. Our freedom comes at a high price. |
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mailman
Posts: 14768
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Jun 2008 11:11 PM |
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| Welcome home Specialist Keith M. Lee. Thank You for your service to our Nation. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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Ronald Paglia
Posts: 30
Grayslake, Il.
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| 27 Jun 2008 4:16 PM |
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Welcome Home Keith.
What an honor it will be to shake your hand!!!
Plus it is the 4th. of July weekend!!!!
What a COMBO!!!
Because of troops like you, we at home can
safely celebrate our Nations Birth!!!
Once again THANK YOU from the bottom
of my families heart!!!
Ron "PAGS" Paglia.
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ALOLLER
Posts: 64
Warren Township, Illinois
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| 30 Jun 2008 1:20 PM |
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| Welcome Home soldier. Thank you for your service to my family and to this great country we all call home. |
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Al Oller / PGR 97954
SGT, USAF '73-'78
Riding in memory of my brother
Major William "Bill" Oller, US Army Aviator
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vukf
Posts: 392
Asst Sr Ride Capt Illinois BSS
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| 02 Jul 2008 9:29 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Spc. Lee, and welcome home |
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; (William Shakespeare Henry V);
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papajonohio
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Swanton, Ohio
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| 03 Jul 2008 5:08 AM |
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WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for caring.
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
Your service is greatly appreciated.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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~~~~ Vietnam – ’67-’68 ~~~~~
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KevHead
Posts: 392
Geneva, Illinois
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| 03 Jul 2008 8:59 AM |
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Yesterdays mission was awesome.
God stopped the rain just in time for the run from Huntley to Woodstock. It was pretty stormy getting to Huntley.
The welcome in Woodstock was amazing. There where welcome home signs everywhere you looked. The town square was packed.
Thanks again Keith for your service.
I have added some pictures and video of Keith's welcome home.
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Kevin "KevHead" & Kim
Geneva IL
May God Bless and Protect all who serve this great country.
Riding in Honor of:
My Dad Gerald J. Keenon U.S. Navy, WWII.
My Brother's Charles and Paul Keenon U.S. Navy, Vietnam War.
My Brother in Law Ronald Carlson U.S. Navy.
My Nephew Adam Keenon, Charles Keenon's son, whose is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Pictures and Video of Missions we have been on:
http://community.webshots.com/user/KevHeadPGR?vhost=community
A Prayer for Our Soldiers' Families
Heavenly Father, we pray for the safe return home of our soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. We ask that you give our military commanders and political leaders wisdom and courage to fulfill their daunting responsibility. Lord, we implore you to please remember the families of these brave men and women. Bless the wives, parents, children and siblings of our fighting forces and give them solace and comfort. If it be your will, bring their loved ones home swiftly, sound in mind and body.
We pray these things in the name of the Son, the Father and the Holy Ghost,
Amen |
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