morgan11763 
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| 14 Jun 2006 9:10 PM |
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| i live right near lowes at exit 64 me and my buddy would like to ride in with others is this time still correct sat morning . |
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Ussen
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| 15 Jun 2006 5:04 PM |
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| I will be staging at Ceasers Bay (Bay Parkway Exit off the Belt Parkway) at 07:45 and leaving for Levittown at 08:30 sharp. Any one wishing to meet me there please be on time. The directions are Belt Parkway East to the Southern State. Southern state to the Wantaugh Pky North to the Hempsted Tpk make a right. Get to the left lane and make 1st left onto Wolcott make 2nd right onto Blue Spruce rd go 1/2 a block to 2 Maple Sugar rd. |
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem" -President Ronald Reagan, 1985
Semper- Fi
Scott W. Deal
USMC Vet 1979-1985
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Ussen
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| 15 Jun 2006 5:09 PM |
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This Mission is a GO I just spoke to the father and grandparents and they are glade to have us there for the tribute
see directions above if coming from Brooklyn, Staten Island or New Jersey |
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem" -President Ronald Reagan, 1985
Semper- Fi
Scott W. Deal
USMC Vet 1979-1985
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Russr1
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Nassau County, LI
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| 15 Jun 2006 6:11 PM |
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still on for saturday morning, and for LI riders to meet in hicksville at the posted stage area on Levittown Parkway. weather report says sunny and hot, bring water or something to drink, those in the cages, if you could bring a cooler with ice that would be great. There is a deli in the stage area parking lot.
STAGING AREA FOR THIS MISSION:
We will meet at the Parkinglot for a strip mall on Levittown Parkway in Hicksville,
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Southern LI-BKLYN
S. State Pkwy to Wantaugh Parkway North Exit 27N, carefull on this exit as it is a short exit ramp with a sharp bend.
west-Northern LI Queens
Northern State Parkway to Wantaugh Parkway, Exit 33 go South The only way you can), to exit W2E, (under the over pass) follow the exit around to the right, over the over pass and follow directions below from the exit.
East-Southern LI
Sothern State to Wantaugh North, Exit 27N, follow Take the Wantaugh north to Old Country Road East, exit W2E.
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LIE west to Northern State, exit 42, N State to exit 33 Wantaugh Parkway,to exit W2E, (under the over pass) follow the exit around to the right, over the over pass and follow directions below from the exit.
Go right on Old Country Road, again, use caution entering Old Country Road, as cars come rather fast over the over pass and you do not get a lot of sight distance. If you are in a group, turn only 2 at a time, you can pull over a few yards down and regroup, however, you will only be riding a short distance from there,( 1/4 mile on OCR). Go to the 3rd Light, Levittown Parkway, across from Dunkin Donuts, make a right, the lot is about 100 yards down on the left, just past the fire house.
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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NJ Hawk
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 15 Jun 2006 7:17 PM |
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| I will try to put together a NJ contingent to attend and help out with this event. Unfortunately my day is full and I will not be able to lead the group in. I am sure someone will step up and take it. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
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Nuckles43
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New York
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| 15 Jun 2006 9:54 PM |
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Meeting Place - To Honor a hero - Meeting Place
The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to attend a very special Mission. We have been asked to attend the Honor of a Street naming for SSgt Brian Mc Elroy. This request has come from Brian’s family and fellow member Brian’s Dad. We will meet at the Linden Place Diner at 08:00 for those who would like breakfast. We will be leaving at 09:00 to meet up with the State Captain and the Long Island Members. We will meet everybody at the informantion center at the nassau county line on the southern state parkway
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Gus
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lillep54
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| 16 Jun 2006 5:30 AM |
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Sorry to say this but can't make this one have to bow out but Brian will be there to lead ride From yonkers.
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lillep54
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Yonkers NY
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| 16 Jun 2006 5:31 AM |
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See you all monday in the Bronx for Sgt.Velez.
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Fire Chief 3120
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| 16 Jun 2006 6:32 AM |
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It will be an honor to attend. I will be meeting at the Lowes shopping center at exit 64. God bless. |
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Captmille
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| 16 Jun 2006 6:39 AM |
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My name is Keith and I am a new member of the Patriot Guard. Are we still meeting in the Lowes parking lot at LIE exit 64 of the LIE. I am looking forward to riding with you guys. I am a 24 year military veteran and recently returned from a tour in Iraq. Please advise.
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lillep54
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Yonkers NY
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| 16 Jun 2006 8:25 AM |
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Welcome aboard! it looks like there will be people at Lowes parking lot but if your near Linden place mall you can meet people there. Read posts.
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cyranodb
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Bayside, Queens, NY
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| 16 Jun 2006 6:11 PM |
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| I'll be coming from Queens so I'll just meet the rest of you guys in the mall parking lot. Have a safe ride everyone. |
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Judge me by my size do you? And well you should not; for my ally is the Force. |
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Plenum1
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Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 16 Jun 2006 9:13 PM |
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A few of us will be at the Lowe's parking lot in the morning 9 to 9:15
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Honor All the Heroes & their Families. God Bless All. Ride Safe - Ride Proud! |
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JR909
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| 17 Jun 2006 10:17 AM |
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| Excellent job & nice turnout today. It was obvious the family appreciated it. Well done. |
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morgan11763
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| 17 Jun 2006 1:19 PM |
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| today was the first pgr ride i was able to attend and i have never been prouder to be an american. The ceremony for the street naming was excellent the pgr was thanked graciously in the speeches. Myself and my wife who attended with me look forward to attending future events to show our support. Best wishes to the family thank you for having us be a part of your special day |
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cyranodb
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Bayside, Queens, NY
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| 17 Jun 2006 4:04 PM |
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| I like to thank everyone for the privilege of letting me ride with you all today. I was floored by the amount of people that showed up for this mission. I felt very honored to have been a part of it and to be with all the rest of you that were there. |
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Judge me by my size do you? And well you should not; for my ally is the Force. |
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Plenum1
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Eastern Long Island, NY
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| 17 Jun 2006 6:01 PM |
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A wonderful turn out today for a truly "GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY"!
God bless them all.
It was also good to get to see old friends and meet some new ones.
Lil Jon |
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Honor All the Heroes & their Families. God Bless All. Ride Safe - Ride Proud! |
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Russr1
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| 17 Jun 2006 10:10 PM |
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I want to thank everyone who rode with us today, to pay a special tribute to Staff Sgt. Brian McElroy. For those who stayed after the ceremony, you heard this 1st hand and for those who had to leave, the family was very very greatful that we came down. I spoke with many of his family members and each one told me that they thought what we did was terrific. His brother told me "you guys are awesome", and that is exactly how I feel.
To stand in the stage area parking lot, and see wave after wave of riders arrive was something else, and it was once again my pleasure and complete honor to lead you men and women on another ride for a successful mission. Thank you all for your attendance and support to the PGR. Until we ride again, be safe, |
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Russ R
The Loan Ranger
Riding in Memory of My Uncle Jack-KIA WWII,
Marine PFC Greg Lavery, My "Big Brother" KIA Viet Nam 3/18/69
Harry Ramos and 44 other friends who lost their lives on 9/11/01 RIP all, you are my hero's!
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CUSTOMCPL
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| 18 Jun 2006 9:23 PM |
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| THIS WAS MY FIRST PGR RIDE. I DIDNT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO EXPECT. THE GROUP RODE WELL TOGETHER AND WAS VERY ORGANIZED. THE THANKS THAT MCELROY FAMILY GAVE US ALL, MADE IT WORTH IT. RIDE SAFE. |
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Captmille
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| 19 Jun 2006 5:12 AM |
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This was my first mission with the PGR and I was deeply touched by the number of bikes that showed up and he sincerity of the members. Having just returned recently from Iraq and having a daughter currently serving overseas I really appreciate what you guys do and can promise that I will now be fully involved myself. See you all at the next mission. |
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Justinvtx05
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| 19 Jun 2006 11:54 AM |
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| This was also my first mission and first large scale ride and i was awe stricken. For a good cause with good people. Thank you for the chance to be a part of it all. |
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firechief3120
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| 19 Jun 2006 12:01 PM |
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Good afternoon fellow guardsmen,
My name is Ed Vinogroski. The street dedication was my first mission. It was very impressive. I'm glad I joined. I hope to ride on other missions. I originally heard of this group through my wife who is a Marine Mom Online member. A Marine Mom is a Patriot Guard member. I have a son and son-in-law in the Marines. I'm very proud I am part of this group. Everyone please be safe. God bless. |
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Nuckles43
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New York
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| 19 Jun 2006 4:58 PM |
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What can I say but thank you to my fellow Guardsmen and women. Once again all of us have come thru for a family that lost a loved one who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Close to 100 hundred Patriot Guard riders rode to support the family and a fellow Patriot guard member for a Street naming for their son SSgt Brian Mc Elroy. What an amazing family even with the lost of their son after the ceremony the family invited everybody there to a BBQ to help celebrate the life of there son. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special occasion.
Gus
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