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harly69g 
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 26 Aug 2008 8:39 PM |
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall
The traveling Wall is coming to Harrisburg, PA and will be on display at the Farm Show Complex from 19-21 September 2008.
This 1/2 scale replica of the memorial in Washington, DC has been traveling the country allowing veterans, family and friends who have not been able to get to DC to pay respects, say good bye or get closure for themselves.
The PGR has been asked to honor all who have their names engraved on this wall by escorting the trucks and crew to the Farm Show Complex and to help erect this memorial. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to stand some time at the Wall when it is open to visitors and help them find a name of a family member or loved one is welcome to do so.
The schedule for activities at the Wall include the opening ceremonies on Friday 19SEP08 at 1200, reading of the names19 September 08
Opening Ceremony's
Arrive: 0930hrs East Shore Diner, for breakfast if you want
1 Block south of Cameron & Paxton Sts. Harrisburg Pa
Briefing: 1000hrs
KSU: 1010hrs
short ride to State Farm Show Complex
Flag Line Set: 1100hrs
Opening Ceremony: 1200hrs with Reading of the Names of Pennsylvania's KIA's
21 September 08
Closing Ceremony
1500hrs: PGR will assemble at the Pa State Farm Show Complex, Cameron & MaClay Sts. Harrisburg Pa
1600hrs, short Closing Ceremony
Senior Ride Captain Steve Vasser unionoff428@aol.com will post all updates and itineraries.
Tim Young
PGR Pennsylvania
Assistant State Captain East
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
"Kentucky Rides With Respect & Honor" |
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Jasper54
Posts: 7046
Columbus, Ohio
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| 26 Aug 2008 8:46 PM |
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| I pray that all who take part in this mission will have a enjoyable and safe, accident free day. |
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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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LesUSA7178
Posts: 1067
Sciota, Pa.
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| 28 Aug 2008 9:37 AM |
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We will definitely track this thread, and will assist any way we can.
Les and Aleida
US ARMY-1971/72-78
HHC-11th Sig. Bn.-32d AADCOM
K-town/Darmstadt, FRG
C Co-142d Sig. Bn.-2d Armored Div.
Ft. Hood, TX
PGR-2006-?
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Mikefu60
Posts: 23
Dauphin, PA.
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| 28 Aug 2008 6:11 PM |
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| Eagerly awaiting further orders, SIR! |
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girty56
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| 28 Aug 2008 6:32 PM |
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| Looking forward to helping as much as we can. |
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Shadowflyer
Posts: 53
York Pennsylvania Ride Captain PA Region 8
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| 29 Aug 2008 7:25 AM |
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Standing by for further details on itineraries.
Should be available for escort, set up etc.
Cell # 717-880-4959 |
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GepThePiercer
Posts: 6
Harrisburg,PA
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| 30 Aug 2008 1:24 PM |
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| I am interested in this escort, I will keep watching for updates |
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Riding in honor of my father-in-law SGT. Joesph C. Ostroski (U.S. Army 101st Airborne 1/501)(Veitnam Vet 69-71)
Riding in honor of my wife SGT. Amy S. Gephart (PA Army National Guard 628th ASB Deploying Feb. 2009)
"Thank You, to you who have been there, and those going there. Our freedom is because of all of you"
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Aug 2008 2:37 PM |
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On behalf of a grateful nation, we honor and thank the heroes whose names are written on the wall. They will never be forgotten.
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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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Uncle Ron
Posts: 5
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| 09 Sep 2008 8:18 AM |
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| I am available for duty Sunday the 21st. I will await further info. |
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jkoons
Posts: 5
Elizabethtown, PA
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| 15 Sep 2008 3:46 PM |
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| I am available for the 20th to assist in any way. |
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jeszeek
Posts: 1
Palmyra Pa
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| 18 Sep 2008 5:24 PM |
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| I'm riding up on the 20th with the VFW ride at 1300, I can stay for a while after that. |
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unionff428
Posts: 211
Harrisburg Pa.
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| 19 Sep 2008 12:53 PM |
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********** Itinerary Update **********
Saturday 20 Sept. 08
1200noon: Reading of the names for Pennsylvania Fallen Hero's
1630: Remerberance of Pennsylvania's POW/MIA's
Rifle Salute followed by TAPS
No local RC available, members should set a flag line behind the seating area or as requested by organizer
Sunday 21 Sept. 08
0859: posting of the Field Cross
0900: Morning Prayer Service
1600: Closing Ceremony's
RC Chesbro (Chez)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Steve Vassar
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