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690MedCo 
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 27 Jun 2008 10:22 PM |
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| Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace. |
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8257
Naples, FL
Ride Captain
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| 28 Jun 2008 5:25 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Edward is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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isavem98
Posts: 5
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| 28 Jun 2008 8:03 AM |
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Welcome Home Sgt. O'Brien. May Rest in Peace.
Standing by in Lake City, MN
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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 28 Jun 2008 8:24 AM |
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| Thank You Soldier and Welcome Home. |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 191
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 28 Jun 2008 12:38 PM |
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Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien - Thank you SIR for your service to our Country and Welcome Home. It is an Honor to be asked to stand for you in remembrance of all that you gave for us. We will never forget you!
To the Family of Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien - My thoughts and prayers are with you, thank you for inviting us to stand for your Hero and ours. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead. |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heros! |
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mlmsan
Posts: 2731
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 28 Jun 2008 6:29 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien, WWII/Korea/MIA Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It
Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Hercules1944/5811
Posts: 6
Brainerd, MN
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:09 AM |
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| Welcome home Sergeant O'Brien, it has been a long time for you. I will humbly and proudly stand the PGR flagline for you in a few days. |
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Wherever you go, there you are. |
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VTXRIDER55
Posts: 1300
Warner Robins, GA
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| 01 Jul 2008 6:15 AM |
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| Our heart-felt condolences to the O'Brien family and friends in the loss of Edward. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Edward served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself. |
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JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5
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Monica
Posts: 785
MN SC "EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 01 Jul 2008 7:02 AM |
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At long last, welcome home Sgt. O'Brien. Sincere condolences to your family....deepest gratitude for your service....and prayers for peace to you all.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
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SteveC1951
Posts: 377
Blue Grass Iowa
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| 01 Jul 2008 10:29 AM |
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| To the family and friends, my sympathy and condolences in your time of mourning. Welcome home at last. To Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien, my grattitude and thanks to you for your service in defense of our Nation and the freedoms we enjoy. You are a true American Hero. Rest In Peace, You will not be forgotten. |
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Steve Cole
SFC, US Army, 1970 - 1992, Retired
Member H.O.G., ABATE
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 190
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 08 Jul 2008 7:53 AM |
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MISSION REPORT:
Edward James "Jim" O'Brien
US Navy WWII, US Army Korea
TUESDAY 1 July 2008
Staged with 15 Cycles and 1 Cage,
Reviewed the 2 Day mission with "Rat" (ARC) and held the mission briefing.
Set the Flag Line,
Spoke with Wallie (brother) and Nephews, Niece's, past on our condolences, informed family that it is a honor to welcome Jim home to American soil.
All were grateful for the MN-PGR and the Flag Line.
Many Korean Veteran's came and paid there respects where they conducted TAPS for Jim.
During the Visitation a gentleman came up to us, and invited us down to the VFW for a round, being there was a small group I accepted. Later I found out that this was Jim's Nephew, and when we arrived at the VFW his family was there, introductions were made and a TOAST to "Jim" welcoming him home!
A member of the VFW and a Veteran, bought us another round and thanked us and the MN-PGR for all that we do.
Wednesday 2 July 2008
22 Bikes, 2 Cages, for the family service,
5 Bikes for the escort, ARC-IC Dennis Mehrer
8 Bikes at the House, ARC-IC Richard Johnston "Rat" Bringing Edwards O'Brien home, to his child hood resident's and Wallie's current home.
24 more bikes staged with ARC-IC John Foster "Kneecap" at Fort Snelling and met up with the rest of the group at FSNC.
Set up flag Line, and awaited the family of Edward James O'Brien. Presented the MN-PGR Plaque to Wally during the short family service.
Departed for Fort Snelling National Cemetery,
Sent a small group to Jim's Child hood home for a drive by and bring Jim home one last time.
Left 5 members of the PGR behind to act as a honor guard and escorts for Jim to Fort Snelling National Cementery.
Services conducted at Fort Snelling National Cementery, a very fitting way to bring Edward James "Jim" O'Brien Home to rest.
Notes from ARC's and members,
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I had 5 bikes for escort for Jim O'Briens Internment. We went by his child hood home and stopped for about 30 seconds and then went on to Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The ride went well to Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
DL Mehrer
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We had a very good turnout at the staging area at the "Old Horse Barn" for the O'Brien mission. My briefing was brief so that we could get over to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery around the same time as Indian John's group. It worked out well. There were a few new members at this mission. I had a chance to talk to a couple after the mission who had come in from Mankato. They were really glad that they came and that it all was handled very professionally by all of the MNPG. It was very moving for them. It was a good mission and Indian John, Dennis and others did a great job. It was an honor to be there for this great family. They can have some peace and closure now.
Thanks everyone for showing your support to the family and giving thanks and respect to this great hero.
Kneecap
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While I was standing on the flag line, I noticed a lady about two blocks up Marie Ave come out of her house and start walking our direction. I didn't think too much about it until she got about a half block away. It appeared she was looking directly at the flag line. As she got closer, I realized she was definitely looking at us. At first I feared we had done something to offend her. (IE: loud pipes, cycle gang, etc) The way she marched up to me was like she was going to complain about something. Anyway, she walked right up to me and said: "I just found out what you guys are doing and I want to thank you." "Thank you for your patriotism!" I was a bit surprised and was only able to mumble a "you're welcome". With that, she turned and marched the two blocks back to her house. About a half hour later she came out again and walked up to me and asked if this was the O'Brien funeral. When I said yes, she walked to the front of the funeral home and went in. That was the last I saw of her.
The escort went very well. The five of us on bikes left the funeral home following the procession's lead vehicle with the hearse directly behind us. There were about 10 to 15 cars behind the hearse. When we got to O'Brien's childhood home, our PGR members were standing straight and tall right in front of the house. Their bikes were angle parked directly in front of them. They looked like someone had called: "Dress right Dress" because they were perfectly spaced and very formal in their stance. It even looked like someone had taken a tape measure and made sure the bikes were evenly spaced apart. The Lead vehicle and our 5 bikes went past the house and stopped. The hearse then stopped right in front of the house and paused for about 30 seconds. A VERY EMOTIONAL MOMENT!!! We then moved on and proceeded to Fort Snelling National Cemetery. As we were approaching the river crossing, the PGR members that were at the house caught up to us on the freeway. The hearse saw who they were and backed off enough that they were able to fall in right behind us. It looked like it had been planned. When we got to the staging area, they went on to join the flag line. The original five escorts stayed with the procession.
As we approached the flag line at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, I was very impressed with the flag line and how many additional PGR members had shown up. I had been disappointed with the showing we had at the funeral home, but it was definitely impressive at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
My over all impression of the whole mission was that we were very successful in providing a long awaited welcome home to a true American hero.
Jack Foster
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I just want to share with you...
In reading the paper today about the Minnesota Korean war veteran who was buried with military honors after having been listed as missing for almost 50 years. It brought tears to my eyes to read that the Minnesota Patriot Guard was present for his burial and formed a flag line at Ft Snelling. Thank you for all you and the Patriot Guard does for our veterans. I just wish that other areas and states honored veterans as well as Minnesota does. Have a great 4th! I hope all is well.
Sharon Marshall
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
S. E. Metro Ride Captain MN-Patriot Guard
STG1(SW)(PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 190
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 03 Aug 2008 4:17 PM |
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Dear John,
Please thank all the riders for everything they did for my Uncle Jim's funeral. Let them Know I was glad they were there part of my Uncles Home Coming.
Here is the address that me and my brother set up for info, on the new "DNA". I hop we run into each other at another Great Home coming!
Thank You for helping us get this info out
Carolyn OBrian Herring
NEW DNA INFO:
Helping Hands for Vets
P. O. Box 631
So. Staint Paul MN. 550754
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
S. E. Metro Ride Captain MN-Patriot Guard
STG1(SW)(PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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