sstreisel 
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Pomona/Diamond Bar, CA
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| 04 Sep 2008 12:01 PM |
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| My sorrows go out to your family and friends. As a brave soldier and a Hero we, as a country will always be greatful for your service and your sacrifice. Stand down soldier your duty is finished. |
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Scott Streisel
U.S. Army
1981 to 1984
Proud PGR Rider
Riding in memory of my father George Streisel U.S. Army (Korea)
Riding for my nephew Ryan Neville U.S.M.C. (active)
Riding for Daniel Attaway U.S. Navy ( active)
Riding for Richard Fawcett U.S. Army (active)
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BethieA
Posts: 105
Hemet CA
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| 04 Sep 2008 12:16 PM |
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| Sgt Omar Lopez, THANK YOU for your service to this country, in preserving our freedoms that we sadly sometimes take for granted. We have lost another hero..sadly. No words can really help at a time like this for the family and his friends, but there is a poem at the end of my message that might give you a little comfort, I hope so.
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Beth
Navy Widow (Ret)
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
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zookeyper
Posts: 52
Riverside, CA
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| 04 Sep 2008 3:07 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Sgt Lopez; He served our great nation with honor and will be our privilege to serve him with honor and respect with his last salute. His mission is now complete. God Bless America
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I have the privelege of being R/C and will be leaving Riverside from the Chevron at 91 & Van Buren @ 0730 sharp for this mission. |
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Gary Basinger - "Zookeyper" - Riverside, CA - Ride Captain - PGR Chapter 47 - Mbr. 151870
USN - USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Nov 76 to Nov 80
In Memory of my Dad - Claude Lee Basinger Jr. 1919 to 1998 - U.S. Army Messenger Point Rider - 141st Armored Signal Company 11 May 1942 to 20 June 1945 - Purple Heart - Victory WWII - National Defense Service - Honorable Service - Outstanding Accomplishment Award (In the line of fire) |
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JimJC
Posts: 132
Riverside, Calif.
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| 04 Sep 2008 3:37 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to family and freinds of Sgt. Lopez. His desire to serve and protect our freedom is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotton. I will be honored to escort Sgt. Lopez to his final resting place. |
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James D. Cantarini
Proud and Gratefull Civilian
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hdpgsusnavyvet
Posts: 64
Southern California
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| 04 Sep 2008 6:38 PM |
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| Corona / Riverside area riders; KSU at the Park N Ride off the 91 at Main just west of the 15 at 8 AM Saturday. Then 91 to 55 to Edinger to Main to the church . . . Buz |
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Philip 'Buz' Sawyer
Proud UCLA Bruin alum
Proud US Navy CTI Russian linguist / 'airdale' VietNam era vet
Proud son of a WWII Army Air Corp vet / Pacific theater B-17 plane captain
Proud grandson of a WWI Army vet
Proud father of a US Army soldier currently serving in southern Iraq
Proud uncle of a US Navy sailor serving aboard the USS Nimitz
Proud SoCal PGR rider since Nov 2007 / ID # 124062 meaning there are AT LEAST 124,062 of us |
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Billboy
Posts: 1698
Webster, Fl.
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:43 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Sgt. Omar Lopez, CANG, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, FL .
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 2550
Lexington, NC
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:09 AM |
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Sgt. Omar Lopez earned my respect and gratitude when he volunteered to serve our country. His efforts to make the world a safer place will be remembered with honor and appreciation by this American family.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. You are in my prayers at this time of sorrow. |
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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sdoise
Posts: 4551
Kinder, La.
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| 05 Sep 2008 10:51 AM |
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I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Omar Lopez and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.
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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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poppop
Posts: 295
Encino, California
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| 05 Sep 2008 12:32 PM |
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Thank you Soldier for your faithful and dedicated service to our country! Rest easy, your mission is done!
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this WARRIOR, may God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time!
REST IN PEACE BROTHER!! |
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Jerry"PopPop"Zimmermann
1st Sgt US Army Retired
Encino, CA.
Proud Patriot Guard Member#3764
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jnanney
Posts: 711
Riverside, CA. R/C
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:42 PM |
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IE Riders
Saturday 06, 2008
Anyone wishing to ride in with me please let me know. If I do not get a response I will just blow by the following Meet Location:
Location: Corona, CA. -- Park and Ride off CA91 and Main St. (P&R is on Grand Blvd North of the 91)
Meet: 0815
KSU: 0825
Google Map calls it 31 min. run from this point.
Click here for map
Ride Safe! |
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Semper-fi!
John and Nettie
Both of us USMC 1979 - 1986
In honor of Armand R. Pigeon, Msgt, USMC (Ret) WWII, Korea, Pearl Harbor Survivor. (Father)
In honor of Roy Bailey, PVT, Army, WWII, France, Purple Heart & Bronze Star. (Step-Father)
In honor of Ivan Ellis Nanney, PVT, Army, WWI European Theater. (Grand-Father).
In honor of our Son Warren A. Nanney, Active Duty US Navy Silent Service, (4th Gen. Warrior).
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 779
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:52 PM |
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The Head of the California Honor Guard has asked the PGR preform a special Honor. The Services will take place in a Catholic Church. Catholic tradition requires that a Paul be place on the Casket while it is in the Church.
This will require that the Flag be removed, Folded, kept in Honor, and then replaced prior to leaving the Church.
I need Four (4) PGR members to volunteer to preform this honor. The requirements are simply, just know how to Fold and handle the US Flag.
You will need to arrive one hour early to be in place as Sgt Lopez arrives.
Call me 909 208 7703 if you want to preform this honor. |
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
There are a thousand things I'de rather do.
NONE are more important. |
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jnanney
Posts: 711
Riverside, CA. R/C
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:16 PM |
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That post was short lived... Time adjustment!
I am going in 1 hour earlier to assist as requested. Click here for reference mission request
The Corona meet still works backed up by one hour... so still contact me if a 0725 KSU works for you! |
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Semper-fi!
John and Nettie
Both of us USMC 1979 - 1986
In honor of Armand R. Pigeon, Msgt, USMC (Ret) WWII, Korea, Pearl Harbor Survivor. (Father)
In honor of Roy Bailey, PVT, Army, WWII, France, Purple Heart & Bronze Star. (Step-Father)
In honor of Ivan Ellis Nanney, PVT, Army, WWI European Theater. (Grand-Father).
In honor of our Son Warren A. Nanney, Active Duty US Navy Silent Service, (4th Gen. Warrior).
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Doyle Tolbert
Posts: 338
Fontana, CA
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:19 PM |
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| I.E. riders from the Fontana and RC area, lets do KSU from Starbucks on Baseline and the I-15 at 0755 hrs to meet up with the P&R group in Corona. |
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VWF R/C
PGR #91493
US Army 1960-1968
82nd AB
Afgan/Pack Kyber pass area 62-63
5th SF
RVN 64-68
Legion Rider Chapter 777
In honor of my dad WWII vet |
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Doyle Tolbert
Posts: 338
Fontana, CA
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| 05 Sep 2008 6:24 PM |
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| OK so let me adjust also. John I will meet you at the P&R in Corona for at 0725 KSU. Others wishing to ride from the Fontana RC area, and wish to join me, I will leave the Starbucks on Baseline at the I-15 at 0700 hrs for Corona. |
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VWF R/C
PGR #91493
US Army 1960-1968
82nd AB
Afgan/Pack Kyber pass area 62-63
5th SF
RVN 64-68
Legion Rider Chapter 777
In honor of my dad WWII vet |
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roadkingkat
Posts: 259
Long Beach, CA
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:51 PM |
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I can arrive early as well if you still need anyone to help with the flag.
See you all tomorrow. Ride safe.
Kim
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"American by birth, patriot by choice." |
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zookeyper
Posts: 52
Riverside, CA
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| 05 Sep 2008 10:28 PM |
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| Anyone who made plans to leave from the Chevron @ 91 and Van Buren at 0730, the plans have changed. All wanting to ride in together will meet at the Park and Ride Corona, CA. -- off CA91 and Main St. (P&R is on Grand Blvd North of the 91 - (first right off Main) Sorry for the change. It will be KSU at 0725 hrs from Corona |
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Gary Basinger - "Zookeyper" - Riverside, CA - Ride Captain - PGR Chapter 47 - Mbr. 151870
USN - USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Nov 76 to Nov 80
In Memory of my Dad - Claude Lee Basinger Jr. 1919 to 1998 - U.S. Army Messenger Point Rider - 141st Armored Signal Company 11 May 1942 to 20 June 1945 - Purple Heart - Victory WWII - National Defense Service - Honorable Service - Outstanding Accomplishment Award (In the line of fire) |
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Quietman
Posts: 264
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 05 Sep 2008 11:39 PM |
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Doyle,
'See you at 0700...
Jim
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zookeyper
Posts: 52
Riverside, CA
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| 06 Sep 2008 6:39 PM |
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| Mission completed: Notes
For my first time as R/C I was very lucky to have John and Doyle as mentors in showing me the ropes. Allot going on today and John stepped up to help me where I was lacking experience. All in all things went as smooth as possible with some changes here and there but adapting as it came at us. I also want to thank the all the PGRiders that attended. I couldn’t have picked a better crew to be with for my first time out. We had a flag line for the family entering the church, a flag line for the family and the fallen soldier leaving the church to the hearse and a flag line at the cemetery. John called orders both at the church and cemetery. Dog tags and the white bag were given to the immediate family and they wore the tags with pride. A flag had to be borrowed from the SGT in charge which wasn’t the correct size and I talked with the people from the mortuary to get the right flag. The borrowed flag was removed and folded and the correct flag was draped over the coffin outside the door of the church. Doyle suggested that since the borrowed flag had also draped the coffin that is should be given to the family too, something I wouldn’t have thought of. I just wanted to make sure that when the honor guards at the cemetery folded the flag it would be the right size and fold normally. There were 35 motorcycles with 39 to 40 riders approximately. I’m guessing between 25 to 35 autos in the procession, sometimes spreading out quite away. There were 5 traffic officers and several PGR traffic personnel who helped the officers maintain the traffic and keeping non-procession vehicles out. Jimmy had corralled several cages that wandered from the group and made it in time for the service at the cemetery. (Thanks Jimmy) A group photo was taken at the church of the PGRiders and will try to post it if I can. As far as tags, I don’t believe there were many left but will leave that up to John for an exact figure. There were 4 first timers with us today and 6 blue star parents attending. One more thing worth mentioning is that we were waiting for the hearse to bring the casket this morning but later found out that it was already at the church from the previous night visitation with NO FLAG draping the departed soldier. They also didn’t remove the flag and cover with the pall in the church. The Padre said the flag on the coffin was also appropriate. What a guy… Once again, Thanks to my mentors and the entire PGR crew. Well Done ! ! !
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Gary Basinger - "Zookeyper" - Riverside, CA - Ride Captain - PGR Chapter 47 - Mbr. 151870
USN - USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Nov 76 to Nov 80
In Memory of my Dad - Claude Lee Basinger Jr. 1919 to 1998 - U.S. Army Messenger Point Rider - 141st Armored Signal Company 11 May 1942 to 20 June 1945 - Purple Heart - Victory WWII - National Defense Service - Honorable Service - Outstanding Accomplishment Award (In the line of fire) |
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690MedCo
Posts: 4191
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 06 Sep 2008 7:19 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt Omar Lopez 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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wvhusker
Posts: 5133
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 08 Sep 2008 2:07 PM |
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SGT Lopez,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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