Uffda 
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| 12 Sep 2008 3:08 PM |
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Updated 13 Sept 08 2003 edt S Sturgis
FINAL ITINERARY - Wolf R. Haaga, US Navy Veteran, 61, West Springfield, MA 15SEP MON
STAGING: Friendly’s Restaurant
1261 Westfield Street ( Route 20)
West Springfield, MA
MAP LINK:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=West+Springfield&state=MA&address=1261+Westfield+Street
The Big E is taking place this week and please plan accordingly as it is close to where we are staging. Approach from Rt 5 (Riverdale Rd) and Elm st to Westfield St. For those arriving via rt 91, take exit 13 and follow rt 5 south to Elm st (veers off to the right from rt 5). Follow Elm approx 1.5 miles to Westfield St (signs for rt 20 Westfield). Right onto Westfield and then follow approx 2-3 miles to the Friendsly's on the left. There is a Dunkin Donuts nearby.
STAGING TIME: 0815 Monday, September 15th
BRIEFING: 0830
KSU: 0840
We have been requested by the family to send a small contingent (as many as want to go in) into the funeral home to render honors during the calling hours. The family has also requested we provide 2 people to serve as pall bearers for Mr Haaga as they do not have enough
RIDE CAPTAIN: Bix Belden c.belden@comcast.net
Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
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The family of Wolf R. Haaga has requested our presence at his services to be held in West Springfield, MA on Monday, September 15th. Wolf served in the Navy from 1968 through 1972.
For planning purposes visiting hours will be at Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home located on Westfield Street in West Springfield, MA with internment at the Agawam Veteran’s Cemetery. The visiting hours and a service will be from 1000 – 1200; internment is scheduled at 1300 on Monday, September 15th.
We will be forming a flag line at the funeral home and escorting Wolf to Agawam.
Staging and times will be posted when they are finalized.
[b]RIDE CAPTAIN[/b]: Kevin Seymour [u]uglytroll@comcast.net[/u]
Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
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Florida Shamrock
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West Central Florida
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| 12 Sep 2008 3:12 PM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Wolf Haaga. Rest in peace Brother. Stand down your tour is done.
Vietnam 68-69
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
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01deuce
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Milford, MA
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| 12 Sep 2008 3:13 PM |
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My family and I offer our sincere condolences to Wolf's family and friends. I thank him for his service to our country. |
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Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
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mailman
Posts: 14780
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2008 3:26 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran Wolf R. Haaga. Sailor Rest Your Oar. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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gumijagr
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Covina, California
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| 12 Sep 2008 4:21 PM |
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| Thank you Wolf R. Haaga, for Defending this Great Nation in Vietnam ion the USN, so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with the family and friends of this Great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers |
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:11 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Navy VieNam Veteran Wolf R. Haaga. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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rhv5862
Posts: 39
Wilmington Ma
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| 12 Sep 2008 5:42 PM |
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To the family and friends of Wolf R. Haaga please accept my condolences on your loss. Rest in Peace brother.
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Ugly Troll
Posts: 468
Western Mass
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| 12 Sep 2008 6:51 PM |
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Mr Haaga. We are honored to be able to stand in respect for him and his family!
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Region 1
United States Coast Guard Veteran
Massachusetts Justice of the Peace |
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Ugly Troll
Posts: 468
Western Mass
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| 12 Sep 2008 6:55 PM |
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For anyone intending to attend this mission on Monday am, for planning purposes only...staging will be approximately 0830 near the funeral home. Final details will be posted tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon.
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Region 1
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papajonohio
Posts: 2166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:26 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Wolg Haaga.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
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 * * * * * * * * *
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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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Chiefskid
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Pembroke, MA R/C
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:37 PM |
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" The Forgotten Heros" Welcome Home !....... To the family and friends and shipmates of United States Navy Vietnam Veteran Wolf R. Haaga, 61, West Springfield, MA . Thank you Mr Haaga for your Honor, Courage, Commitment in the Greatest Navy On Earth in... "America's Longest War" ...From the sky and from the sea, over land and over rivers, the NAVY served in every phase of war in Vietnam. SEALS, SEABEES, BEACHMASTERS, MINESWEEPERS, RIVER PATROL, AMPHIBIOUS FORCES, AVIATORS, SURFACE SHIPS, LOGISTIC SUPPORT. Thank you for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America and answering the call to duty. You never ran from your duty or gave up. Not even when your countrymen failed to welcome you home and instead labeled you "crazies," "druggies" and "baby-killers.".... NEVER AGAIN !......You are the true light of this country, you are the glue that binds us ,you are our angel of freedom and our wings of protection. Rest assured, you are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO" and you "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"! To the family, during this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow...Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Riders. We want to have the touch that brings you comfort,the strength that gives you courage,and the words to lighten your spirits. May the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders weave love and strength into your hearts to ease your pain of this "American Warrior Hero". All of us are saddened by this terrible loss.". ..... Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect.........................".BRAVO ZULU SAILOR HAAGA"..............Fair Winds And Following Seas......... Standing Mission Ready In Pembroke Ma A powerful Navy we have always regarded as our proper and natural means of defense; and it has always been of defense that we have thought, never of aggression or of conquest. But who shall tell us now what sort of Navy to build? We shall take leave to be strong upon the seas, in the future as in the past; and there will be no thought of offense or provocation in that. Our ships are our natural bulwarks The Sailor's Creed I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. "Patriot Guard Riders" Why do they come.. They don't even know him.. Yet they stand for hours.. In the cold.. In the heat.. In the rain.. In the snow.. They never ask for a thing in return.. But yet they receive so much.. Many are veterans.. Many are not.. Why do they care.. They stand in silence.. They stand with tears in their eyes.. They stand for a fallen hero.. They stand because they care.. They stand in respect.. They stand in honor.. They stand because they must.. They stand because it is their duty.. Their duty to the fallen.. Their duty to their country.. Their duty to the grieving family.. And their duty to themselves.. They are the Patriot Guard Riders.. And they will stand until someone stands for them. |
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wheatfield
Posts: 827
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 12 Sep 2008 7:46 PM |
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| My sympathy to the family and friends of Wolf R. Haaga. May there be many good memories to be gathered close, and carried forward through all the days to come. I pray to The God of Our Fathers to Abide with all who sorrow...bring them solace and peace. |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:46 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Wolf R. Haaga, U.S. Navy / Viet Nam Veteran. Mr. Haaga, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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SpyderRyder
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Orange Park, FL
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| 12 Sep 2008 9:46 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Mr Haaga. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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eagle_man
Posts: 1767
SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 12 Sep 2008 10:43 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended this Our Freedom and way of Life. May You Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"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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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Sep 2008 11:12 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Wolf R. Haaga. Thank you for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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In honor and memory of
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 13 Sep 2008 12:29 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN WOLF R. HAAGA USN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME WOLF AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
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US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
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shrubus
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Newton, MA
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| 13 Sep 2008 7:27 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and close friends of Navy Viet Nam Veteran Haaga. I am grateful for his service to our country. God Bless and rest in peace.
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Dave629
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| 13 Sep 2008 9:52 AM |
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| Tyajnk You, Wolf, for standing gaurd while others might sleep. God bless you and yours. |
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boblamb
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| 13 Sep 2008 10:49 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Wolf R. Haaga and we are grateful for his service to our great nation. Standing by in Western Massachusetts.
Riding in memory of Sgt. Robert J. Lamb, Sr., USMC 1932-2007
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BIX
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Western MA RC Springfield, MA
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| 13 Sep 2008 11:43 AM |
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| Thank you Navy Veteran Wolf Haaga, we served our country during the same time. It will be an honor to escort you to a place of heroes. Welcome Home Sir. God Bless You and Rest in Peace. |
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God Bless Our Troops!
"When you think you've gotten to the end of your rope....tie a knot in it and hang on."
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Billboy
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Webster, Fl.
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| 13 Sep 2008 1:32 PM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Wolf R. Haaga, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, 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
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4888
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 13 Sep 2008 6:05 PM |
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deelove13
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Lincoln, Ri
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| 13 Sep 2008 6:42 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Haaga. You're in our thoughts and hearts.
Thank you and welcome home Sir.
Rest in peace.
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Richcop
Posts: 487
New England Regional Captain
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| 13 Sep 2008 9:00 PM |
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| Thank you Wolf R. Haaga for your service to this country, My deepest condolences to Wolf's family and friends. |
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