Wescoot2 
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ITINERARY UPDATE FOR PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS GARY ROVINSKI, USN, ROSEVILLE, IL
The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) will ride into Galesburg, IL on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 to honor Equipment Operator First Class Gary Rovinski, his wife and 2 daughters. Petty Officer Rovinski lived in the small community of Roseville, IL.
Petty Officer First Class Gary Rovinski was a decorated member of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TWO FIVE (Ft McCoy, WI), and a hero to his community and nation. Petty Officer Rovinski was an educated man, with high moral values and patriotic beliefs in a country and God that he, so proudly, defended and worshipped.
Escort Mission:
Date, time and location to be determined.
Visitation Mission:
Visitation for Petty Officer Rovinski will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 from 3 pm till 8 pm at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 N Academy St, Galesburg IL 61401 ((309) 342-3166). This is the same church that held services for PFC Lufkin’s family. All PGR members desiring to attend a flag bearing ceremony during this visitation are asked to let Max know if you will be attending. Email Max at: howerter1@insightbb.com.
Honor Mission:
Staging for this honor mission will occur on Wednesday June 14, 2006 at the Galesburg Wal-Mart (2031 National Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401)(Garden Area to the west of the building) from 0730 through 0830. Be ready to ride, gassed and watered. We will pre-brief our mission at 0830 with kickstands up at 0845 and proceed to the Bethel Baptist Church to stand in honor, with a sea of flags, for Petty Officer Rovinski.
This mission will be very similar to our mission for PFC Caleb Lufkin, with a few exceptions.
We will escort Petty Officer Rovinski to his final resting place after the services. This place has yet to be determined but will require some mileage. Be gassed up and have kickstand placards available. Have water available to ensure you stay hydrated. Ensure all your flags are secure and ready for highway speeds.
ADDITIONAL NOTES AND LODGING:
Anyone attending the visitation is asked to wear appropriate attire. Normal riding gear is acceptable for the services on Wednesday. The weather is forecasted as having scattered thunderstorms and 75 degrees. Ensure you are dress for weather if needed. Riders are asked to “Ride With Respect”, bring your flags and Patriot Guard Rider Respect and Honor. Please turn off all cell phones at the visitation and services.
LODGING:
Holiday Inn Express (2285 Washington, Galesburg, IL 61401) Phone: 309-343-7100) (please mention Patriot Guard Riders when making reservations) will provide a special rate to all PGR members requiring a room for Tuesday evening.
Camping is also available at the Galesburg East Campground. Take exit 54 off of Interstate 74, then take US Hwy 150 East about 1 mile down on your left side.
Tent Sites $17.00
Tent sites w/water & elect $19.00
Cabin w ac, heater, refrig & microwave $45.00
All rates are with 2 people
Telephone Nr - 309-289-2267 Stan & Judy Herrick
Make sure you thank your hosts.
As always, please free to email me at cgbrocksmith@patriotguard.org or feel free to call me at my cell phone (217) 316-5483. I will gladly email you maps if you need them for the local area.
Chris Brocksmith
Illinois Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 515-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 07, 2006 Media Contact: Navy Public Affairs - (703) 697-5342
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, of Roseville, Ill.,
died June 5, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as a result of enemy action when his
HMMWV was struck by an improvised explosive device. Rovinski was assigned to
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wis.
Petty Officer Gary Rovinski, Roseville, IL lost his life in Iraq this last week. He was assigned to the Naval Mobile Construction Unit 25 based at Ft McCoy, WI.
I have talked to his wife and her desire is for the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for her husband. My condolences to her and his 2 little girls, 10 and 13.
Petty Officer Rovinski learned the cost of freedom while growing up in Mountain Top, Penn. He has numerous degrees from the College of Misericordia and earned his master's at Miami University in Ohio. Petty Officer Rovinski re-entered the military four years ago, after friends he works with at the correctional center told him about the Seabees.
This mission will be almost identical as the most recent mission for PFC Caleb Lufkin. Same escort mission, same funeral home, same church. Dates have yet to be determined.
I will be the Ride Captain for this mission and will advise everyone as soon as details are available.
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jalger
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 06 Jun 2006 6:45 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Petty Officer Rovinski.
Good bless you.
I am ready for escort...standing by..
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Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 06 Jun 2006 6:45 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family of Gary Rovinski. God Bless. |
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Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 06 Jun 2006 6:52 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and community of Petty Officer Rovinski. Another one so close to home, I am so sorry. Standing by |
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spooter
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:00 PM |
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| My condolences to the family of Petty Officer Rovinski, My thoughts and Prayers are with the family and his kids. Standy by. |
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Nailer101
Posts: 442
NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:03 PM |
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| Will we be meeting in Galesburg, then? And escorting him back to Roseville? |
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SirHailstone
Posts: 261
Indianapolis, IN
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:09 PM |
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| Western Illinois loses another brave soldier. May the Force be with him. |
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ms country
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:24 PM |
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| my thoughts and prayers are with officer Rovinski's wife, children and family at this difficult time. We are ready to assist in whatever the family calls on us to do. Country,Kami, and the Wataga Country Club |
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Chief_Investigator
Posts: 969
Asst State Capt IN
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:48 PM |
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| My deepest sympathies are with Petty Officer Gary Rovinski's family. I'm so sorry to hear Illinois has lost another hero. |
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U.S. Army Security Agency '73-'78
Member Blue Knights Motorcycle Club - IN Chapter XIII
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hawker
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Effingham, IL
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| 06 Jun 2006 7:49 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers with the family during this time.
May God Bless. |
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GBowman
Posts: 102
Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 06 Jun 2006 8:08 PM |
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Standing by to do my part. Petty Officer Rovinski deserves a PGR escort all the way home. God bless our patriots.
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biker1950
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springfield il
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| 06 Jun 2006 8:22 PM |
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| Wife and I hope to make this one Our prays and thoughts go out to CPO Rovinski Family. and my God give his family the courage to carry on. |
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Bad_Elf
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| 06 Jun 2006 8:24 PM |
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| Condolences to the family of PO Gary Rovinski's family. Another hero has made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Standing by in Davenport, IA. |
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ugibugi
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| 06 Jun 2006 8:38 PM |
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Standing by to honor this fallen hero. My condolences to the family of this great American.
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Jetking
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Grayslake, IL
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| 06 Jun 2006 9:23 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Petty Officer Rovinski, My thoughts and Prayers are with them. Standy by in Grayslake, IL.
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smarin5
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| 06 Jun 2006 9:29 PM |
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God Bless the family and friends of Petty Officer Gary Rovinski. A costly sacrifice has been laid on the alter of freedom. May this hero rest in peace.
Standing by in Gurnee IL
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sportswriter
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| 06 Jun 2006 10:44 PM |
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| This will be my first ride wth the PGR. I am honored to escort our brother home. As a father who has a son in the Navy, my head will be held high in honor for Petty Officer Rovinski, and may the lord hold his family close until they meet again. Thank you for your service. |
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GCFDResQ
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Coronado
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| 06 Jun 2006 10:54 PM |
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| I will be watching this mission- I am re-enlisting soon as an EO, and want to be there for him and his family. |
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mregan
Posts: 83
PEORIA, IL
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| 06 Jun 2006 10:59 PM |
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| Standing by in Peoria. I was there fo Caleb Lufkin. Very rewarding. The people in that area are very appreciative. |
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"For when we come home, either standing or dead, to know you remember we
fought and we bled, is payment enough and with that we will trust, that we
mattered to you as you mattered to us."
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mandiejo
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Rushville, IL
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| 07 Jun 2006 12:25 AM |
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| My thoughts are with his family. Hope to be able to attend this mission. |
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Preacherman
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| 07 Jun 2006 1:17 AM |
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Standing by in the Quad Cities
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capi75rs
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(((BIG STICK))) IL Road Capt
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| 07 Jun 2006 6:49 AM |
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| Petty Officer Rovinski THANK YOU for you sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. May GOD bless you and your family.
Standing by in Yates City
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Thomas Novotny
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| 07 Jun 2006 6:50 AM |
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When I first read this posting my reaction was; Oh No, not the same area of Illinois. They have already paid their part of the high price for freedom. Riding a bike gives you the freedom to ride any road you like. The Rovinski family now has to go down a road not of their choosing. We will try to make that road as safe and short as possible. Thank you Gary, theTomCat is standing by in Downers Grove to take you home.
Lord, if we need to do this again please have the outcome the same (all safe when mission done) just don't make it rain as hard.
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ArmySGM
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Canton, IL
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| 07 Jun 2006 7:34 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rovinski family for their loss. I mourn the loss of another Patriot and thank Gary for his service to our nation. God Bless Gary and his Family during this time of sorrow.
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bogiediver
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Woodstock, IL
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| 07 Jun 2006 7:47 AM |
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Standing by for details...
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Petty Officer Rovinski. From one Gary to another - thank you for your service and sacrifice. |
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-bogie
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