mrplow 
Posts: 1584
Galva, Illinois
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| 20 Jul 2006 7:36 PM |
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Cowboy, would like to ride with you to visitation friday. I will be at walmart @ 2:30 Black Honda Shadow with Flag
Rob Miller/Galva Ill/ AKA Mrplow
New PGR member
il_millers@earthlink.net
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Rob Miller/ Galva Illinois
PGR Member since 6/13/2006
AMA Life member, American Legion Member,ALR
ILNG 1644th Trans. 1970-1976
Five year cancer survivor
If you want to know the character of a man, find out what his cat thinks of him
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you can think straight.
Whatever it is, it’s better in the wind.
Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window
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Bear_1953
Posts: 1139
Eldon, Iowa
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| 20 Jul 2006 7:53 PM |
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| Any one from the Ottumwa, Eldon, IA area want to hook up and ride over friday afternoon let me know |
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Charlie “Bear” Neill
State Captain Iowa Patriot Guard Riders
Bear_pgr@yahoo.com
{641} 652 – 7721 Home {641} 799 – 2881 Cell
Abate of Iowa district # 14
Officially adopted Illinois PGR
An original member of CP
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DaveShady
Posts: 233
Clinton Iowa
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| 20 Jul 2006 8:02 PM |
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Lookig like there should be a few of us leaving Clinton Iowa Saturday at 10am... FYI most likely leaving from the Kwik Star Gas Station across from Wal*Mart on HWY 30
If anyone is comming this way and wants to hook up for the ride south thru davenport then onto Galesburg let me know.
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 20 Jul 2006 8:24 PM |
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bogie, I am in Belvidere. I can meet you on Rt 20 in the area of the K-Mart( it is on the south side of the road. Mobil station is on the North side) I will be in the west bound side. waiting about 05:30. If you do not see dont worry, it just means I didnt get out of work in time. I will do all I can to be ready!!
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Roostercruiser59
Posts: 17
Chicago, Ill
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| 20 Jul 2006 8:47 PM |
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Arte there any Pgr members leaving Saturday morning for Galesburg from
the chicago area . If so please email me at roostercruiser59@yahoo.com.
WE would love to hook up and ride with who every is going.
thanks Dave & Barb |
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mikdog
Posts: 21
Florissant, MO
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| 20 Jul 2006 9:02 PM |
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My Deepest Condolences to the Family & Friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp. It will be my Honor to ride this Mission for an "American Hero"
Mikdog
Proud USAF Dad
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elisejk
Posts: 1676
Hampstead, MD
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| 20 Jul 2006 9:07 PM |
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| Honestly, I can donate money, time, etc, but it won't bring him back. He's on the top of the Angel's list and that's where we should alll pray to belong someday. I'm so sorry for your loss, I just don't know what to say. Thank you for listing. |
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“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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patriotic queen
Posts: 52
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| 20 Jul 2006 10:59 PM |
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| thanks for the info in qconline colleen! |
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blueangel
Posts: 468
Center, Mo. NE MO. R/C *Mo. RW&B* PGR New Member Contact Person
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| 21 Jul 2006 6:58 AM |
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hey cjbrocksmith,
sent ya an email.....we'll meet up with ya...just say where.
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Riding in Honor of my Daddy, PFC Bill "ol man" Griffin US Army WW2 Mars Task Force-Merrils Maruders-Burma India Tour and all the "Daddys" from that great generation of warriors. |
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mikebowman
Posts: 156
Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
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| 21 Jul 2006 7:30 AM |
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Toll info for the Dixon rally point for Saturday morning at Illinois Rt 26 and I88. IPASS is accepted each way.
From Chicago it is $2.00 in change ONLY to get off and back on headed west, no attendent. IPASS is half of that if you have one.
The BP truck stop can be seen from the stop sign at the end of the off ramp, across the road and a little North.
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The nation that forgets it's defenders, will itself be forgotten. - Pres. Calvin Coolidge
Riding in memory of my son - Spc Timothy Bowman - Mar 82 - Nov 05
Riding with my brother always at my side - SRC Greg Bowman - Jul 54 - Sep 07
Rest in peace, we have the watch for both of you now. |
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bogiediver
Posts: 389
Woodstock, IL
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| 21 Jul 2006 8:43 AM |
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Mike 3531 - see you in Marengo.
Big Rock - We will try to keep a watch for you, but since you say there is a chance you might not make it, we won't plan a stop. At this point is looks like you should be watching for three - me, Big Joe and Mike.
Again - anyone else in the area or along the route that want to join, please let us know to be watching for you.
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-bogie
American by Birth, Biker by Choice, Patriot Forever |
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Big rock
Posts: 2002
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| 21 Jul 2006 8:51 AM |
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If I can make it, I will be there at 0530 waiting for you. I will be along side the road ready to take off. The speed limit is 45 in that area, they watch it pretty good, lol. I dont think you can get there before 0530 from Marengo, can you?
So I cant miss you.
btw, I have been informed by my wife I will be there! rofl.
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bogiediver
Posts: 389
Woodstock, IL
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| 21 Jul 2006 8:58 AM |
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| Big Rock - Pretty sure the earliest would be 5:45, unless Big Joe kicks in warp 2. 5:30 is plenty safe, we'll be watching for you. My Ultra has the typical HD headlight and passing lamps, plus 2 additional drving lights low on the forks at the axle - should be fairly distinguishable... |
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-bogie
American by Birth, Biker by Choice, Patriot Forever |
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Illinois Cowboy
Posts: 276
Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE
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| 21 Jul 2006 10:50 AM |
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| Looks like rain for Visitation, all is still as planned from Galesburg just dress right. Also any cages are welcome, as I said before 2;30 at our staging area if you want that is when I will be leaving. Thanks Green Dragon 71. That group as well as all of Aledo has really stepped to the plate. |
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USAF 71-75 S.A.C.
TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson --------
IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress
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Big Lou 619
Posts: 6
Spring Valley IL
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| 21 Jul 2006 11:22 AM |
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Greg, It was a good picture, and I'm glad he put the website in the story. I hope more people will read it and join up. As far as looking tougher. Stay as you are. We might need a good clean cut looking lawyer some day. Will be at the truck stop Saturday morning for the ride over. My wife Lori will be making her first trip. See you there.
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whill
Posts: 5
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| 21 Jul 2006 1:11 PM |
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Please, some stupid questions from a newbie who just singed up. What is
dress code for standing post on the flag line? (as in casual dress,
suit, VFW uniform if have one, etc.)
When you refer to cages, I presume your talking about "lead Sleds" or cars to some?
I will attempt to aquire proper Flag/Pole by tomorow for P.O. 1st Tharp's services.
OFM (Old Fa*t Marine)
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GBowman
Posts: 102
Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 21 Jul 2006 1:22 PM |
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Not stupid questions. Actually they are common questions. Dress code is very flexible. Most guys wear boots, jeans, t-shirt and vest. Vest is not required. Headgear depends on personal tastes. Bald heads, baseball hats, dew rags all are common. I saw one PGR wearing a badger pelt hat in Wisconsin during a snow storm. So long as you are there with respect it really does not matter. There are guidelines posted somewhere on the PGR website.
Cages are those 4 wheeled vehicles that annoy the bikers from time to time. Max, Ride Captain for the Tharp mission, has at least 100 flags on poles if you are not able to put one together by tomorrow. He always has plenty of extras. Look for the green minivan. Impossible to miss him.
As an OFM you may want to consider joining us early in the morning in Bushnell for a flag line for a WWII Marine. Just a thought. Welcome to the PGR. We need more Marines.
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whill
Posts: 5
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| 21 Jul 2006 1:55 PM |
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For what it's worth......the PGR riders will be joined by members of
the QC FIST (Quad-Cities Families In Support of Troops) group, myself
included, for P.O. 1st Tharp's services!
OFM Wayne
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TRACYFDS
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| 21 Jul 2006 2:37 PM |
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| WELCOME QC FIST LOOK FORWARD TO STANDING WITH ALL OF YOU. I know we are all there for the same reason, to honor PO1 Jerry Tharp. (RIDING WITH RESPECT) |
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1oftheFew
Posts: 5
Buffalo
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| 21 Jul 2006 2:37 PM |
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| OFM here Planning on the Corporal English mission. |
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bogiediver
Posts: 389
Woodstock, IL
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| 21 Jul 2006 2:44 PM |
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As of 4:00pm Friday I will be offline, unable to monitor the thread or read email.
If anyone changes plans (joining or backing out) regarding the Marengo meeting, then on to the Dixon meeting and on to Bushnell - please call me.
If anything of vital importance regarding either mission is posted, also please call me.
847-812-7473
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-bogie
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Old Coastie
Posts: 367
Wayne, Illinois
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| 21 Jul 2006 3:02 PM |
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We have two bikes so far leaving from Wayne, ILL at 0800 Saturday. If anyone else would like to ride along please send me an email or call my cell at 630-400-3055 for directions to our place.
Respectfully,
John
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Pilotguy1050
Posts: 14
Cedar Rapids
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| 21 Jul 2006 5:16 PM |
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I will be riding with a group of Legionaires from Marion, Iowa... I intend to stop along the way and pick up my Mother, who is an avid supporter of the Military, as both myself and my brother are in the service, my brother currently serving in IRAQ.
I hope the contingent from Marion, meeting at the local Walmart across town, will be willing to accompany me while I stop to pick up my mother. She loves to ride, and was once the widow of a former Marine.
My mother told me that the news media has heavily covered this event, and that during the initial procession the streets were lined with well-wishers and respect-payers...
I am honored to be taking part of this event as my second mission.
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Wayne "KillSwitch" Harrah
Historian, Iowa Legion Post 298
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Old Coastie
Posts: 367
Wayne, Illinois
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| 21 Jul 2006 5:30 PM |
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For PO1 Jerry A. Tharp:
With sincere Humility, Respect and Pride,
Light 'em up PGR, it's Time to Ride!
John
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LOWRIDE
Posts: 114
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| 21 Jul 2006 6:15 PM |
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I WILL BE HONORED TO ATTEND PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS JERRY A. THARP'S SERVICES. I THANK HIM FOR MY FREEDOMS AND MY AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU FAMILY JERRY.
MYSELF AND BULL WILL BE DEPARTING MINOOKA IL. AT 5AM TO BUSHNELL FIRST THEN ON TO GALESBURG ALONG RT80 TO 74 TO THE REST AREA ON 74. HOPE TO MEET GREG AND OTHERS THERE. |
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