harly69g 
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Owensboro, KY
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SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez, 20, of Spotswood, NJ is to be laid to rest on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 10 September, 2008 at approximately 1000 hours, from the Administration building.
PGR has been invited to attend, and will be there, standing tall silent and proud for this American Hero, who gave his all for a grateful America. PGR stood for this Hero for hometown services on 05 & 06 September, and we will do so again.
10 September ANC Mission Plan:
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Stage: 0850 hrs Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial)
Brief: 0900 hrs
Transit: 0910 hrs to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 1000 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Jim Furr (540) 454-0629 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for transit (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for burial services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour, to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc and PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
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David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
Updated 04 SEP 08 harly69g
Viewing – 05 Sep 08, 1600-2000
Brunswick Memorial Funeral Home
44 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
All riders are asked to go directly to the funeral home for flag line.
Memorial Service – 06 Sep 08, 1100
Spotswood Reformed Church
250 Crescent Avenue
Spotswood, NJ
Staging for Saturday’s mission will be finalized tomorrow after I speak to the funeral director, family and LEO. Riders are encouraged to check back frequently with the mission thread for updates.
Internment at Arlington National Cemetery – 10 Sep 08
Updated 02 SEP 08 harly69g
The family of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez has asked for our assistance to honor their son's service. SPC. Gonzalez was killed by an IED in Iraq. The arrangements have not been finalized at this time, but this mission thread will be updated as plans are implemented.
Rest in Peace, SPC. Gonzalez. Your tour of duty is over now.
Standing by in Bergen County
Pappy
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, 20, of Spotswood, N.J., died Aug. 28 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 340th Military Police Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.
For more information media may contact the Fort Monmouth public affairs office at (732) 532-1258; after hours (732) 371-2901. | |
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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"
President BOD
Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, Inc.
Past KY State Captain "2006" to "2009"
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 8284
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Aug 2008 1:26 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez, U.S. Army / OIF. SPC. Gonzalez, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Miss_Behaving
Posts: 1107
Hillsboro, MO
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| 29 Aug 2008 1:32 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Solider. Your Mission is complete.
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 3235
Lexington, NC
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| 29 Aug 2008 1:34 PM |
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SPC Michael L. Gonzalez 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 will remain in my prayers as the family of a hero. Thank you for the precious sacrifice - your beloved Michael - that you have given to America. We are, and always will be, grateful.
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Living in the Land of the Free
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SpyderRyder
Posts: 2253
Orange Park, FL
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| 29 Aug 2008 3:21 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom SPC Gonzalez. 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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Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory
It's all about freedom! |
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tscalora
Posts: 108
NWNJ
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| 29 Aug 2008 3:38 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of SPC Gonzalez. Rest easy soldier, mission accomplished. Thankyou for my freedom. |
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Usually at a time like this I struggle for words to comfort a friend who has suffered a loss. The right words don’t often come, but if accompanied by the right sentiment they can be soothing. But I have learned over time that the best comfort at a time like this comes from those who watch over us. My beliefs allow me to be comforted by a certainty that I am watched over by those who have gone before me. |
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LTCAnderson12
Posts: 282
Staten Island, NY
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| 29 Aug 2008 4:17 PM |
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To the family, loved ones and friends of Specialist Gonzalez, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I also offer my profound gratitude, respect and admiration for the professionalism, courage, commitment and selfless service he displayed while proudly serving our Nation. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved Soldier will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
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"Colonel Lee"
Region 8 NY (NYC)
“The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.” (Unknown) |
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vander177
Posts: 4017
Vandergrift, PA
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| 29 Aug 2008 4:28 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Micahel L. Gonzalez. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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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New Mexico
Posts: 2129
Temple City, California 91780
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| 29 Aug 2008 4:44 PM |
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To the family and friends of Michael L. Gonzalez I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Michael and thank you for your service to our country. You are truly and American Hero. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Nunca seras olvidado. Rest in peace my brother. You will not be forgotten!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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Willie Zamora - U.S. Army Europe - 1961-1964
8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
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rac1744
Posts: 107
queens,ny
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| 29 Aug 2008 4:45 PM |
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StevieVVet
Posts: 126
Northern New Jersey
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| 29 Aug 2008 5:21 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Michael L. Gonzalez.
Standing by in NW NJ |
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"Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee" John Donne 1624
25th Inf Div.
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RoadKingRich
Posts: 315
Bayville NJ
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| 29 Aug 2008 5:36 PM |
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My prayers are with the family and loved ones.
Rest in peace Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez.
Standing by in Bayville. |
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Rich Baumann
Blue Star Dad
NJ Senior Ride Captain |
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mailman
Posts: 18796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Aug 2008 6:22 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Michael L. Gonzalez. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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derayjr
Posts: 60
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| 29 Aug 2008 6:22 PM |
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| May God Bless SPC Gonzalez and bring him to Heaven. RIP |
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Dennis
NY PGR Region 6
Riding always in memory...
Dennis E. Raymond Sr.
US Navy WWII
1926-2008
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pipesoblue
Posts: 32
Keansburg NJ / Beverly Hills Fla
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| 29 Aug 2008 7:01 PM |
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| god bless you soldier and god speed |
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smidi
Posts: 970
East Meadow, NY Region 9 Nassau
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| 29 Aug 2008 8:39 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Michael. My condolences to your family and sympathies to your friends. |
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S. Mitch
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington 1789
Riding in honor of my Uncle: Irving Schultz, Private, United States Army, Company A, 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, Killed In Action: 24 November 1944, 21 Years Old, Gereonsweiler, Germany |
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ziggyssbn635
Posts: 88
BLUE STAR DAD in n.e. Pa on the delaware river
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| 29 Aug 2008 9:42 PM |
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riding in memory for my dad +jack+ usn mm3 korea conflict = riding in honor for my air force son aaron just left his two year old and wife for BAGRAM afghanistan 5/09 and nephew== just got back from iraq== navy hm3 justin goble == standing in honor for lcpl jacob w. beisel( my neighbor and sons buddy)-- never got to leave anbar province iraq kia3/31/06 GOD BLESS THEM ALL! |
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kdrzoltar
Posts: 9
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| 30 Aug 2008 2:37 AM |
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To the family of Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, I send you my deepest and sincerest condolences. May God be with you in your time of sorrow!! Remember that Michael is in a better place now where soldiers don't have to fight anymore!
To Michael--You are a HERO and have served your country and your brothers-in-arms well. You may stand down now and take your place in heaven beside our fellow heros who have gone before you. Rest In Peace my brother!!
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wvhusker
Posts: 5666
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 30 Aug 2008 6:19 AM |
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SPC Gonzalez,
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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milktoast
Posts: 3166
West Branch, MI Zephyrhills, FL
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| 30 Aug 2008 6:44 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SPC. Michael Gonzalez. Words alone cannot express my debt and gratitude for his service and sacrifice. This hero will live on in our hearts forever. |
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Janet Toth
Michigan Ride Captain
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud wife, daughter, daughter-in-law of vets from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII
Totally directionally challenged
"To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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jshinn
Posts: 610
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| 30 Aug 2008 7:13 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez. As Michael stood for us, we will stand for him. I'm on it. Rest in Peace, SPC. Gonzalez.
Standing by in Bergen County
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Jack 'Pappy' Shinn
United States Army - 67-72
NJ State Captain
Cage Coordinator
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P_Mac
Posts: 202
Jersey Shore
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| 30 Aug 2008 7:21 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SPC Michael L. Gonzalez.
Standing By in Toms River... |
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Paul McNaughton
NJ Ride Captain
Toms River, NJ |
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Telsat100
Posts: 76
Sparta, N.J.
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| 30 Aug 2008 7:22 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez.
Standing by in Sparta.
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Freedom Flies In Your
Heart
Like An Eagle
Let It Soar With The Wind
High Above
Among Spirits of Soldiers
Now Sleeping
Guard It With Care
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woodsmith
Posts: 33
Mountain Lakes, N.J.
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| 30 Aug 2008 9:05 AM |
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My sincere condolences to family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez, U.S. Army.
Standing by in Mountain Lakes. |
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CmdrRob
Posts: 252
Randolph NJ
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| 30 Aug 2008 9:55 AM |
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| Rest in peace SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez. My prayers and thoughts are with your family and loved ones. |
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I love it when a plan comes together!
US Army 1967-1970
Past Commander AL Post 249
Director American Legion Riders AL Post 249
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