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ITINERARY AND MISC INFORMATION UPDATE:
The Rally Point time has changed. We must be in place at the funeral home no later than 8:45 am. Therefore, I will arrive at the Rally Point at 7 am, Pre-Brief the Ride at 8:10 am with kickstands up at 8:25 am. This is south of the Pekin bridge (Rt 9). We are arranging for 1 or 2 riders to be present in the general area to guide riders into the park.
Parking at the cemetery will be in the grass, so please bring your kickstand placards to prevent bike sag in the field.
Anyone with a disability, that prevents them from walking any distance, please notify me when they arrive at the Rally Point. We have special parking arranged for you.
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"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln
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Itinerary Update - Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, Delavan, IL 23 May 2006
The Patriot Guard Riders will ride in honor of United State Army Specialist Ronald W. Gebur, 29 of Delavan, IL on Tuesday, 23 May 2006. Pekin, IL is located just south of Peoria, IL. I am attaching maps where applicable:
The Concorde Inn and Suites of Pekin has generously offered a special rate for all attending these services for Ronald. Contact them at:
Concorde Inn & Suites
2801 Court Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-347-5533
Visitation will be at the Woolsey Funeral Home on Monday, 22 May 06 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Patriot Guard has been invited and if you attend, I recommend wearing something appropriate.
Service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday morning in Pekin, IL.
The Rally Point for this mission will be the Gene Miller Park which is located just north of the Pekin bridge: CORRECTION TO RALLY POINT - Sorry team. The Rally Point is to the South of the bridge. NOT THE NORTH. Move my red dot to the south of the bridge.
I will be in place at 7:30 am for anyone wanting to come in early. Our ride pre-brief will be held promptly at 8:45 am. Bike and cars fueled (make sure….it is a long ride to the cemetery), kickstands up at 9 am for a brief ride to the funeral home.
After the services, at Woolsey, we will ride to the cemetery. No special requests have been made by the family. Just that we show up to support Ronald. Bring your American flags and Patriot Guard Rider spirit and respect.
Forecasted Weather: Tuesday: More clouds than sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s. I ask that everyone bring water along with them. We do not want anyone suffering from dehydration.
Remember that we are guests of the Gebur family.
Chris Brocksmith
Illinois Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
"Defend Those That Defended Us"
Per Chris the assigned Ride Capt for this mission, it has been confirmed. Further information to follow.
No. 440-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries
sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gebur was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs
at (703) 692-2000.
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iScoot2
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| 16 May 2006 10:03 AM |
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Prayers for family and friends of Spc. Ronald W. Gebur.
Rest In Peace Spc. Gebur, you are in our hearts.
Scoot
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wolfen
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| 16 May 2006 10:30 AM |
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My undying gratitude for this warrior who gave his life for his country. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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Patriot Guard Rider Illinois Ride Captain
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Accident Scene Management Advanced Bystander Assistance Program
Riding in Memory of my father
James L. Regalmuto 1921-1999
Army Air Force WWII
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jlmemt
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| 16 May 2006 10:34 AM |
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| I will be watching to see if I can make this one. |
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Schulz Tribe
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| 16 May 2006 10:49 AM |
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It's been a rough couple of weeks here for Illinois families.
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howerter1
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| 16 May 2006 10:52 AM |
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| Will make this one, standing by. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and community of Spc. Gebur. Will be bringing in my cage around 50 flags w/poles. Am not that far away, so anything I can do to help, let me know. Also have one special flag with me that takes 3 people to hold, ride captain is aware of it. |
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ParrotHD
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| 16 May 2006 10:56 AM |
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| Leaving for Effingham now for CWOII Donaldson...standing by in Decatur. |
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GCFDResQ
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| 16 May 2006 11:21 AM |
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SSgtJamiLynn
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| 16 May 2006 11:29 AM |
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| Standing by in Evansville, IN. Prayers going out to the family of this hero. |
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honiesuckle6
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| 16 May 2006 11:46 AM |
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| Stabding by in Lisle...my thoughts and prayers are with the family of Spc. Gerbur at this time. |
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mschrunk
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| 16 May 2006 11:58 AM |
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Standing by in St. Louis; watching for details. My condolences to the family of Spc. Gebur, with thanks for the great sacrifice which has been made.
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 16 May 2006 12:33 PM |
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| My personal prayers and condolences go out to the family of Spc. Ronald W. Gebur. You will not be forgotton. My gratitude to this hero and his family, may God give you comfort. |
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SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
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tattootaz
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| 16 May 2006 12:47 PM |
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Will be looking for a time and place to see if I can make it. God Blees Spc Gebur and his family in thier time of need!
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TRACYFDS
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| 16 May 2006 1:32 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Spc. Gebur. Standing by in Colfax Il . He will not be forgotten !!! |
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Wildflwr1967
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| 16 May 2006 3:07 PM |
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Our prayers and extreme gratitude go to this family during this time. Spc. Gebur is a true hero...and we will never forget him nor his sacrifice.
Standing by for more details, in Indy.
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awesomesportster
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| 16 May 2006 3:21 PM |
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Our hearts and prayers go to the family, friends and community of the Gebur family.
As well our prayers are with all military people across this wide world of ours who are attempting to spread democracy and freedom for all.
May God lift up the Gebur family and carry them through this tough tough time.
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otoole
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| 16 May 2006 4:58 PM |
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PARACHUTE
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| 16 May 2006 5:21 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, may God bless them and stand by them.
He will be remembered and honored. He performed his duty and completed his mission. We will step forward and continue that mission for him and his family.
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PARACHUTE
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| 16 May 2006 5:22 PM |
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| WILL BE STANDING BY FOR DATE AND TIMES. WILL TRY MY BEST TO BE THERE TO HONOR THIS FALLEN HERO. |
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cgbrocksmith
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 16 May 2006 5:25 PM |
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I spoke to the family and wife of Specialist Gebur. They were happy to hear from the Patriot Guard and have invited us to honor Ronald.
In addition, when the mission details are released, the Concorde Inn & Suites, 2801 Court Street, Pekin, IL has authorized a "Special Rate" for Patriot Guard Riders showing up for this mission. Special thanks to Joel Veach and his wife for arranging this.
I will keep you all posted as soon as details are available.
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"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to
that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!
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