Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 19 Aug 2008 5:54 AM |
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Updated 12 Sept 08 2041 edt S Sturgis
This is the final itinerary for the send off for Major Kevin Wolfla.
This will be a short escort mission only. We will not have a flag line,
although large mounted flags are encouraged for the escort.
Ride Captain: Mark Krause (mtkrause@comcast.net). Cell number:
410-302-3700
Rally Point: Southwest Park & Ride, located at Rolling Road and I-195
in Catonsville.
Directions:
From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695 south toward Glen Burnie) take Exit 12
(Rt.372-Wilkens Ave). Turn left onto Wilkens Ave. and proceed west. Turn
left onto Rolling Rd. Proceed south to the Park & Ride lot on the left.
From I-95, take the exit for I-195 toward Catonsville/Route 166 (Rolling
Road). Follow the signs straight ahead to the Park & Ride.
Rally Time: Start 3:15 p.m. KSU and ready to roll at 3:40 p.m. sharp.
This escort is a surprise for Major Wolfla. He has no idea that we will
be escorting him to the airport. He will be brought to the park & ride
by two fellow PGR members from Illinois who are friends of his, and we
will lead them from the park & ride to the airport which is about 2
miles down I-195. Due to his flight departure time, we will not have a
flag line.
There are no amenities or facilities at the Rally point. Please be
topped off and ready to roll on arrival at the Rally Point.
Altogether, this mission should last about an hour, so it is a perfect
opportunity to show our appreciation to the Major for his service,
without a huge time commitment. Think about attending this mission on
your way home from work.
Thanks!
Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
(Asmodeus@patriotguard.org)
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Maryland Patriot Guard!
We have been invited to give a PGR Flag line send-off for Major Kevin
Wolfa, US Army deploying to the sandbox. The Major will be leaving for
Fort Bragg from BWI Airport on 15 Sep 08. We will meet him and his
family when they arrive at BWI to let them know we support them and
appreciate his answering the call!
Tentative RC will be Mark Krause (mtkrause@comcast.net).
As soon as the flight time is confirmed we will post final Ride
Captains, Rally points and times. This will be a flag line detail at
the airport only. Cage or bike and bring your 3x5 US Flag on pole.
Thanks for all you do!
Brian Parnes
State Captain
Maryland & DC
Patriot Guard Riders
Asmodeus@patriotguard.org
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bratkiv
Posts: 68
Rolling Meadows, IL
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| 19 Aug 2008 8:52 AM |
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Maryland Patriot Guard
My name is Mark and I am coming from Chicago for this send off. Kevin and I went to college together at the University of Miami (FL) Class of 91. I wanted to tell you a little bit about the soldier you will meet. Kevin came to the University of Miami on an ROTC scholorship. Kevin didn't enroll in ROTC to pay for school, he enrolled becuase he wated to serve. After graduation the Army was in draw down mode and he had to wait a year before he could become active then the Army tried to discharge him for medical reasons (he had a mild skin condition) so he had to fight to stay in. Kevin is married, his wife Robyn (LTC) also serves in the Army so please thank her for her service as well, has a son Frank (2 years old) and Kevin and Robyn are expecting a second child.
Please come out and show Kevin and family that we appreciate his service.
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 19 Aug 2008 1:48 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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mailman
Posts: 14785
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Aug 2008 5:46 PM |
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| Thank You for your service to our Nation Major Kevin Wolfa. 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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Go Army
Posts: 314
Rolling Meadows, Ill.
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| 19 Aug 2008 9:02 PM |
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Kevin,
It will be my Honor to be an escort for you. I'm Mark's neighbor and we plan on being there. Mark said your going to Bragg before going over. I was attached to 5th group in Vietnam. Looking forward to meeting you. |
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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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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 19 Aug 2008 9:02 PM |
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Thank you for your service!!
Plese know you and yours will be in our prayers!! It is only because of people like you that we reamain free! |
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Old Coastie
Posts: 359
Wayne, Illinois
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| 19 Aug 2008 9:10 PM |
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Kevin,
Know that there are at least 150,000 of us who understand what you do and appreciate every minute of you doing it. Go well, stay safe, kick some ass, and return to a grateful nation when your tour is done.
Respectfully,
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Warriors' Watch Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Rider
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Tatonka69
Posts: 141
Green Oaks, Illinois (Chicago area)
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| 19 Aug 2008 9:20 PM |
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Dear Major Wolfa:
Bob and Mark are fellow N. Illinois PGR brothers whom I admire very much. I would like nothing more than to ride out with them to personally wish you well as you embark on your deployment. I can't put into words how much I appreciate that you are willing to defend the freedoms that I hold so dear. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you a safe return. Good luck Major!
Respectfully,
Oscar C. Blomgren, III
RC-N. IL-PGR
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KevHead
Posts: 392
Geneva, Illinois
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| 20 Aug 2008 5:21 AM |
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Kevin I pray that God will surround you and your family with His Angels and build a wall of protection around you and your family as you go to protect our freedom.
Kevin thank you for your great service to our country and for protecting our family.
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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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lmoran
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:31 AM |
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Thank you Maj. Wolfla for everything you do for our country and our freedom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Camera Nut
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| 20 Aug 2008 8:36 AM |
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| THANK YOU Major Kevin Wolfla for your service, we appreciate all that you do. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Be safe! |
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Lil Andy
Posts: 49
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| 20 Aug 2008 9:58 AM |
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Major Kevin Wolfa, My family and I wish you well, a safe journey there and back. thank you for your service
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good hands
Posts: 114
Naperville
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| 20 Aug 2008 10:16 AM |
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Thank You Maj Wolfla for doing what you do for our country and our sons. Have a safe, productive deployment and come back safe and sound. I appreciate your service.
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Doug Askren
US Army 1970-1972
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mpleasant
Posts: 564
Lake County, IL
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| 20 Aug 2008 12:03 PM |
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| Major Wolfla, I deeply appreciate your service to the United States of America, and that of your wife as well. My prayer for you will be that your mission is successful and that you will return safely to your family and friends. |
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 20 Aug 2008 1:02 PM |
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Thank you Maj Kevin Wolfla for your past and continuing service to our country, and may God keep you safe!
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DBF
Posts: 95
Gilberts,Illinois
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| 20 Aug 2008 4:17 PM |
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Maj. Wolfla your mission is simple ,Kick Ass , Make History Happen, Have You and All Under you come home safe, and be sure the last one out turns the lights out . May not be there in person to see you off but I will be next to you and your fellow soldiers until your safe return. Thanks to ALL of your troops also.
Dave Flaskamp
USAF RVN 72-73
616MASS (MAC)
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johnny pockets
Posts: 55
Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:45 PM |
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| Thank you for your service and thank you for keeping us safe. God bless. |
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JonD
Posts: 279
Algonquin, IL
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| 20 Aug 2008 6:54 PM |
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| Thank you for your service Major! While you are away defending our freedoms, we will have the watch here on the homefront. Please also thank your family for all they do and will do. |
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JonD
State Coordinator - www.warriorswatch.org
US Army 1980 - 1984
Proud Air Force Dad
http://pgrillinois.shutterfly.com
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:39 AM |
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Thank you for your willingness to help defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. I pray that the Lord Jesus will erect a Hedge of Protection around you and keep you safe from ALL harm during this 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.
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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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acratliff
Posts: 2303
Charleston, SC
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| 21 Aug 2008 7:07 AM |
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| Maj Kevin Wolfla - Thank you for your service and dedication to this great nation. May you stay safe and return quickly. |
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Ronald Paglia
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Grayslake, Il.
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| 21 Aug 2008 3:59 PM |
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Dear Major Wolfla,
My Family Thanks You for Your Service to this Great Country!
The Majority of citizens in this Great Nation have no clue as to the
sacrifice you, and your wife make to keep us safe, and tucked in at
night.
GODS SPEED to YOU SIR,
You will be added to the group of HEROS that my family prays for
every night.
Be swift, and be careful, let God sort the evil from the good!
Praying for your safe return.
Ronald Paglia.
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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 26 Aug 2008 9:51 AM |
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'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'
GOD SPEED, we anxiously await your safe return from harms way.
“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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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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Uffda 
Posts: 11030
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 06 Sep 2008 9:16 AM |
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| God Bless Maj Kevin Wolfla. Thank you for your willingness to defend our Nation and Freedoms. We send our (((hugs))) from N. IL. and will keep you in our prayers. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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wheelej
Posts: 99
Lenexa, KS
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| 11 Sep 2008 9:12 AM |
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Maj Wolfla,
Thank you to you and your family for the sacrifices you make so that we can continue to live under the freedoms that you provide.
Thank you for your service! |
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Lizard
Assistant State Captain - Lenexa, Kansas
Secretary -- ALR Post #370 - Overland Park, KS |
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Chitown
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| 11 Sep 2008 9:18 AM |
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Major Kevin Wolfla,
Thank you for service, sacrifice and dedication. Good luck and Godspeed. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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