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Grumblebear 
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| 03 Jun 2006 7:33 PM |
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It was my honor and privilege to ride, and walk with the people I met
Today, I rode down with the group from St Paul, I wish to thank
the ride captains, and the people involved in support and set up
roles... Today was a day where the phrase "Proud to be an American" had special meaning for all of us...
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FXDX
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| 03 Jun 2006 7:40 PM |
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I am not good at this, so some may have to read between the lines. I am not a joiner, havent been since 70.
I joined this group, bunch of independent people on bikes. Lose cannons every one. And yet everyone makes it work.
This day was a huge accomplishment, that many bikes, with bikers, and as far as I could see all stayed vertical.
Have to say that this day was like the rest, everyone made it work. I don't know all who were involved with all the planning and execution, so when I leave your name out please take no offense and just fill yours in along with the rest.
George and Tom. I know you both worked very hard to come up with a plan, and you did have one. As with all mission plans as soon as it started, it needed revision. I also know this was your worst nightmare. But you were wrong about that. The reason you were wrong about that is this. Each and every person out there today was willing to do what it took to make things work. And they did. And it worked. This is to your credit, you started the ball moving and kept kicking it along.
I am very gratefull to all the Gods and to all the members that no one ran over anyone, especialy me.
This is a great group of people doing the right thing. I am proud to be a member.
What we do seems to give a small amout of comfort to people in grief. I wish it could be more.
But along with that comes this, each time I do one of these I cannot help but take some of their grief with me.
All of you are doing a good thing, take care of yourselves, ride safe. We need everyone because it is everyone of you that makes this work.
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| 03 Jun 2006 7:43 PM |
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| Thank you to everyone who came to Welcome today. The flags and lines of people were quite impressive. We all appreciate everything you do for military families everywhere. I have never seen such an enthusiastic and patriotic group. |
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doak54
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Rochester, MN
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| 03 Jun 2006 7:59 PM |
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| Thanks to all who helped make this a smooth ride in every way. I had the opportunity to talk with some non-rider local people. They were very impressed by the respect & friendliness of riders to one another. One admitted he had some misgivings when he first heard of all the MCs coming to his town. He couldn't thank us enough for being there. |
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JoelPotter
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:01 PM |
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I sit here with tears in my eyes as I write this. As a mature man, maybe I am not supposed to tear up or maybe I am not supposed to admit it, but I cannot see how anyone was not choked up over today's mission.
I only got a few hours sleep last night and when my alarm went off at 2:15 and my aching back told me I should stay in bed I thought of nothing but this fallen soldier and his family. How they would give anything to be able to be inconvenienced by some lost sleep and a long ride if they could have their son back. So I saddled up and rode the 250 miles to meet with a group of people I had never met, to help a family I never met to honor a soldier I have never met -- and all of whom I love deeply.
To me, I feel that today I had the honor to demonstrate what it means to me to be an American. I think we all hear daily about people claiming that they have the right to do this and the right to do that, but I never seem to hear anyone claim what their responsibilities are that enable them to claim those rights. Today was my responsibility.
I served in the Navy. I was one of the first rounds of the volunteer military, having enlisted in 1975. But I am sandwiched between many who served in Viet Nam at the insistence of Uncle Sam and other who have served since as volunteer, but who have seen action. I feel my service is insignificant in comparison to that of those who served before and after me.
Serving in the Patriot Guard has renewed my passion to serve. It makes me feel significant in an anonymous way. I didn't know this fallen hero and that is part of the point for me. Showing up for a comrade is expected. Showing up for someone whom I have never met is both a duty and a privilege. It is a duty because it is only respectful to my appreciation for the soldier who risked his life for me and others who he never knew. It is a privilege because I think the time when we say our last goodbyes to our family and loved ones is a very special, very intimate time. To be allowed to participate is a privilege.
I feel so proud to be associated with a growing group that has one common mission – to demonstrate our respect for the fighting men and women of this country. It is so powerful that there is an unspoken love between everyone who attends. From the law enforcement who do their best to help us look organized, to the townspeople who treat us like they have known us for years, to the people that simply show up in cages with cases and cases and cases of bottle water – to the Patriot Guard Riders, there is never one harsh word, never one disrespectful remark about bikes or brands or riding styles or any of the other equally petty stuff that we tend to get mired in occasionally.
I also must comment that it is real apparent that we all really know when cell phones and gunning throttles is not appropriate, because that was not an issue, despite 450+ bikes and maybe 600 people attending.
We all know that 5 or 10 rowdy bikers could easily have spent a few hours in the town of Welcome and created a bad image that became associated with all bikers. However, after the love that we all showed today, I think that town will have a fondness for bikers that will last for quite awhile. I know I will never forget Welcome and the sacrifice of the Posivio family.
It is my hope that the PGR becomes a living, breathing “Memorial Day” for our service men and women. I hope we all see how necessary the PGR is and that we can show the love we have for our service men and women anytime one of them passes – whether they are killed in combat or die a ripe old age of natural causes. Memorial Day is a just another 3 day weekend for most American and I bet most Americans couldn’t even explain the meaning of Veteran’s Day – let alone Armistice Day.
I think today we gave Welcome, Minnesota and the family of Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III a “Memorial Day”.
It was a privilege and an honor to serve with all of you today. I hope that we meet again someday, whether it is because of another call to serve or other circumstance.
God bless each and every one of you.
Joel Potter
Omaha, Nebraska
PROUD member of the PGR
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FXDX
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:02 PM |
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I had hoped to have this posted below my post above, but I am a very slow typer.
To all the people of the community and surrounding areas we visited today. Your kindness and consideration to all of us PGR is appreciated more than I can express.
That you would take the time and put forth the effort you did in your grief is a gift I will keep with me to draw on for life.
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thejuggler
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:11 PM |
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This day had many firsts for me. This was my first PGR Mission. This was my first "Monster Pack" ride. I rode down with the group that left TC Harley in Lakeville. I've ridden in groups before, but nothing this big ever before. This was also my first at being Tail gunner (or sweep). Everyone with CB's (cages and bikes) did a great job of keeping the line in formation and alerting us to the few idiot cages and occasional road kill splatter. From my position at one point I could see a mile and a half of motorcycle taillights in the early morning light as the tail of the line crested a certain hill. It was an awesome sight.
I was truly an honor to ride with the PGR as we gave Honor and Respect to a fallen hero.
Wil
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Sixmark
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:13 PM |
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| Well I must say that today was just an awe inspiring moment, on the way down from Lakeville driving the lead cage position, the driver and I kept talking back and forth about how much of an emotional rollercoaster the day might be. I only wish I knew how prophetic we were at that moment.......there was a complete and utter sense of pride in leading that procession down to Fairmont....looking in the mirror and being proud to associate ourselves with the likes of all of you today who joined together in a common cause. There was the feeling of being humbled when we got to the ciity of Welcome and seeing the family and friends of this fine young Marine...then came the honor of being there as the Honor Guard passed by escorting this young American to his final resting place....unfortunately shortly after this my time was cut short as the sun took it's toll on me and I passed out (part lack of sleep, part forgetting to eat enough) but everything is fine. The drive home was kind of a quiet one....dozing in and out of sleep, reflecting on what had just transpired in the days events.....looking back and thinking "mission complete". That mission was complete but as our wonderful society too often reminds us, some people just dont understand....a friend of ours asked us "did the protesters show up?" and we answered "no they didn't as far as we knew". Then came the response that about sent me through the roof when he commented "well you guys wasted your time going then didn't you?". I guess we still have another mission that may never be complete but we have to continue forging ahead to try and make it complete...that mission is to get people to understand that it's not about US vs. WBC or us against any one group or issue.......we are trying to fight for a right and just cause regarding honor, respect, dignity. Actually I guess a better way of putting it is we arent fighting but rather working with others...i.e. families, local agencies, local law enforcment...etc. to make things easier on everyone involved and to give the families of these men and women what they really deserve. So I guess what I am trying to say here people is try and remember that when we complete one of our missions to try and honor one of America's fallen heroes, our mission in that regards is complete, but the battle on a large scale to educate the uninformed populace (which must continue) is very much our responsibility.....it lies in how we conduct ourselves, how we treat others outside of PGR and within, it's up to us to get the word out there what this is really all about.....seeing the character of the people involved today gives me a great hope that eventually the general public will be able to see the whole picture..... I was very proud of all of you...proud to be a part of PGR...proud to stand not in front of or behind any of you but alongside you..proud that we were there today to show honor and respect where it was due.....to commit selfless acts and feel good about it at the end of the day. I want to express my grattitude in being able to share this experience with people as fine as all of you....this not only means PGR members, but the Posivio family & friends, the cities of Welcome & Fairmont and all the surrounding communities which made this day all that it could be and more. It was an honor to serve Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III on this day...he earned it......and if even for just one day he brought alot of Americans closer together again. |
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ckdahl
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:18 PM |
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It was an Honor to attend
We have posted online 92 photos of the funeral at
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No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15.13
I have deep pain over the loss of your loved one.
Respect and Honor
Chaplain ,Dr. Dahl
Minneapolis MN 55418 USA
POMC MN
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JoelPotter
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:27 PM |
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Posted By ckdahl on 06/03/2006 8:18 PM It was an Honor to attend We have posted online 92 photos of the funeral at
Thanks for taking all these and getting them posted so quickly. |
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Iceman567
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| 03 Jun 2006 8:48 PM |
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| Today we honored a fallen hero, Lcpl Robert Posivio III. It was an honor to be there. I did not know this soldier or his family, but I and 500+ 'bikers' were there to show our respect to the family.
As the procession proceeded down Dugan St to Lcpl Posivios final resting place, I saw many teary eyes, an equal number in the procession and an equal number standing along Dugan St. Local folks, friends, family and neighbors poured their hearts out to honor a fallen hero.
Many, many thanks to the people of Fairmont and Welcome that invited us to your towns. Thanks to all of the local vendors that kept us hydrated and fed.
Thanks to ALL of the Law Enforcement, Fire Department and everbody who was behind the scenes.
Thanks Fairmont MC for the food and drink.
Most of all, thank you PGR-MN members and non-members who rolled out of bed at 3AM this morning to accomplish this mission. This is why we do the right thing. |
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albert5001
Posts: 38
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| 03 Jun 2006 9:31 PM |
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To the Posivio's: Thank you for the privilege of allowing my son and I to honor you and your son. After spending the day with your friends, family and the people of your community, it is not an accident that you could be blessed with not one but two boys who grew up to be hero's taken from us too soon. I thank your boys for my freedoms and I am deeply sorry for your losses.
To the Community: Thank you for opening up your hearts to a bunch of misfit bikers. The water, soda and food was great. The PGR should have been applauding you for setting the environment to raise such great kids.
To the PGR: Once again I am humbled to be part of great group of people. SC, RC's thank you for all the behind the scene work you do.
To the LEO's: Thank you for helping coordinate and keep us from running each other over.(ps: Thanks to those two troopers this morning who overlooked my anxiousness to get to the mission)
Al Johnson
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mfmaloney
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| 03 Jun 2006 9:48 PM |
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<____________________________________> Today was simply amazing.
To my fellow Patriot Guard Riders: Your professionalism and Patriotism is simply amazing. I am proud and humbled to say that I stood side-by-side with you.
To the Leadership of the PGR. Wow. You managed to execute another mission honoring a true American Hero. Well done.
To the people of Welcome and the surrounding area: Thank you is inadequate. First you give one of your own then you pour out your welcome for a bunch of bikers so that we can come and pay our respects as best we can. Your hospitality was amazing. You provided food, refreshments, even first-aid. All while you mourn the death of one of your own. Simply amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To State, County and Local LEOs, EMS, etc. Thank you for your support of our mission to pay our respects for a true American Hero. Your support allowed access and egress without difficulty. I shudder to imagine how long it would take 400 - 500 bikes to simply make a left turn at a stop sign. Without your help, we'd still be stuck getting into town.
To our military (and families): God Bless and protect each of you. It is by your selfless sacrifice that each of us can enjoy the freedome we assume as a birthright. Thank you!
To the family of LCpl Robert G. Posivio III: How can I express the depth of gratitude for the sacrifice that you and your son have made? Most Americans take for granted the freedoms that are "guaranteed" by the Constitution. Little do they understand that the true guarantee is written by those, like Robert, who gave the final measure. Freedom is not written by Judges or Congress. Freedom is written by Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen who, like your beloved son, stepped up and stood up to defend those freedoms against those who would take them from us. I am certain that I speak for all Patriot Guard Riders, as well as all true Americans when I say that your son is a true American Hero. I can only hope that, in some small way, our presence today provided a measure of comfort. Please accept my sincere condolances in your time of grief. As a Cantor, I will offer both Masses that I am singing tomorrow for the repose of the soul of your son and for the comfort of your family.
Freedom is never free. It is paid for by Heros like Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in Pace, Amen.
Michael Maloney
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bvader
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| 03 Jun 2006 10:37 PM |
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too tired to type much, here's a link to my pictures, http://tinyurl.com/k85a3
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tbone
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| 03 Jun 2006 10:38 PM |
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| Todays mission leaves me without words. I have been on more than I'd like to admit, but this was as close to perfect as I have seen. Bless the family and friends, the people of Welcome (I truly understand the name now) and Fairmont, the volunteers that kept us watered, the military saluting us as we left, the residents clapping and waving, the PGR captains and especially the law enforcement officers that got us there and back in ONE group. When the intersate was all ours I knew this would be a special day. Also the road blocks on the return trip were a welcome sight. I am very proud to stand with all of you and will do it anyday I am able. I know the sight of 400+ bikes rolling into town could have been disturbing but I hope we left with just the opposite result.Thank you all for letting me do my small part for many special people. |
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Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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FireJay
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Chaska MN
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| 03 Jun 2006 11:24 PM |
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I'll add my heartfelt Thank You's to all those who supported the mission, from our State Captain, Ride Captains, all my fellow riders, the volunteers that work in the background and make things easier and safer for everyone.
May God bless the Posivio family in the time of grief and the townspeople of Welcome and surrounding communities for their support of our mission.
It was an overwhelming experience to see the support given for one of fallen hero's.
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theresa
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| 03 Jun 2006 11:50 PM |
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My deepest thanks to all of you who rode through Welcome today. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for each and every one of you. I am not a PGR member, but Robbie was a friend and a classmate of mine. Many of you never knew him, just believe me when I say that the world is worse off without him among us. He was a great man and I know he would have loved the ride through. It was truly awesome. It means a lot to the people who knew Robbie that you all came out to show so much honor and respect at a time of such awful sorrow.
You may not live in our community but today you were all one of us. Your contribution to Robbie’s memory did not go unnoticed and it will never be forgotten. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart.
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gwinslow
Posts: 538
Amboy, MN
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| 04 Jun 2006 12:06 AM |
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PGR Riders,
To those who's hands I missed shaking, I am sorry. Thank you so much for coming today.
When LEO asked me how many bikes we'd have in Welcome today in the early stages of planning this mission I said "somewhere between 5 and 500" because Jim Bono the State Captain had told me to say 500 bikes. I knew we'd have 5 because the RC's would be there. I hoped we'd have 150 bikes. At 6am this morning I called the Sheriff and reported 240 bikes on the way to Fairmont. By 8:30am I was told we had 450 bikes at the Fairmont staging area but I had 40 bikes in Welcome already. I guess Jim knew what he was talking about.
When the time came, Minnesota PGR really put the rubber to the pavement and rolled the bikes into Welcome, MN. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know the Posivio family was blown away by the size of the support for their son Robert III.
LEO was unbelievable. When we sat down a week ago I'm not sure LEO didn't think I wasn't some kind of a nut. And when I suggested that PGR might be able to help the town of Welcome I think they thought I was nuts. By the end of day, LEO and PGR had found that we can work together and help each other out.
To the town of Welcome, thank you so much for you generosity. The sandwiches helped to make the ride home a lot more comfortable. The water was a godsend, I don't know how we would have managed without the extra water your community provided to us. The way you made us feel welcome, like we were in our own hometown, each of us will take a part of Welcome back to our homes with us tonight.
To the Mankato Sector who stepped up and handled the parking of the bikes in Welcome and traffic control from one of the parking lots in town. You people ROCK. I owe you so much.
To several ABATE chapters in Southern MN who answered my call for help in Welcome. You didn't ask what needed to be done, you just asked how many people did I need and said okay you have them, now what do we need to do. Thank you so very much.
To Tom Weller RC Rochester, who made numerous rides to Welcome and Fairmont from his home in Rochester, finding us several staging areas, port-a-potties, organizing this mission and listening to me when I was so tired and frustrated.
To Kevin Peterson RC Marshall, who made several trips around the area scouting locations, and that initial contact with the family, and thank goodness you didn't start to cry or I'd have never stopped crying myself. And the countless phone calls helping to organize this mission. Even offering me your bike when mine was in the shop and you thought you'd not be able to make the mission. Oh yeah and all this while being on call 24-7. Kevin, we will be delivering the plaque to the family whenever it works into your schedule in the next week or so.
To Jim Bono SC MN, who kept inspiring and driving and organizing. Although the next mission, we're going to send you out for a beer to calm you down.
Thanks again to everyone for remembering why Minnesota PGR exists, to HONOR fallen heros and show RESPECT to their families and communities. And UG's don't matter, they're unimportant, we're only there to HONOR and RESPECT the fallen hero.
It was a priviledge to play a small part in this mission.
Thank you.
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gwinslow
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Amboy, MN
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| 04 Jun 2006 12:22 AM |
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Less I forget, to all the other Ride Captains, this mission couldn't have come off without your hard work this last week and marshalling the troops today in Welcome. Thank you for carring enough to step up and take charge.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Honeydog
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
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There are bikers invading the rest area!
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Tuxedo61
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Helllo Tom.........and all the riders who met up at St. Paul HD. This is Dan from Rice Lake, WI (Yea, the one with the flat tire) (:
I just wanted to thank you all for your help and concern Saturday morning, especially Lisa for noticing my tire going flat before I did some real damage to my bike or myself. Turns out I picked up a nail, or something shaped like a nail anyway! And thanks to Tom with the tow truck, who stayed around and at least visited with me for as long as he could spare, and for asking countless times if there was anything more he could do to help. He was even at the ready to get me to another location when it appeared the Harley shop was gonna have problems with a Yamaha, but they finally got me in and even had the exact tire I was replacing (man, tires can start getting expensive when you replace them every 100 miles ): Fortunately, the Harley shop had an open house or something gpoing on on Saturday, so employees started showing up around 6:30 or so, so the wait wasn't as bad as it could have been. One of the maintenance guys who showed up early to set up tents and such even came out with coffee and a breakfast sandwich while I waited, and while my bike was getting worked on, the service manager noted my PGR banner and came out to introduce himself as a USN veteran, shake my hand, and thank us all for what we do.
It was a frustrating morning to say the least, but by far, the most frustrating part was not being able to join you all at this imporant mission. I have read through all the updates on the day so far, and it sounds like as usual, you all did an outstanding job. I am so proud to be associated with each and every one of you. Please know that although my bike and body were stuck at the shop, my heart and soul was with each of you in Welcome today. Thank you for doing us all proud.
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- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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djamesp
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After looking at all the pictures and videos and reading all the messages I just cannot put into words the awe and pride I feel in my heart to be a part of the PGR. Even though I could not make it, I just felt overcome as I viewed them all. My spirit was there. Thank you all.
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Bagwaji
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Posted By mtcat1000 on 06/02/2006 9:09 AM
I would like to thank Jim, Renne and all of the MN RC's for the many hours they have put in on this mission. What you are doing is GREAT!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
Greg
I couldn't agree more!!! Think about it... we had something like 200 more riders in Welcome than the total Minnesota PGR membership when I joined just a few months ago. The headlines could have been things like "PGR victim of own success" or "bikers overwhelm small town in its time of grief" -- but good command decisions and good encouragement of proper discipline made the day a resounding success. Splitting the group assembly, then later splitting the group to not overwhem the burial ceremony, etc -- all great decisions made on the spot. Speaking for all the other ordinary Joe's in the rank and file that I talked to that day -- THANKS FOR THE GREAT JOB TO ALL OUR CAPTAINS AND OFFICERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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trident_t150
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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Tuxedo61
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EVERYONE!
Please check out the clip of this mission and service at WWW.KSTP.COM
In her report, the reporter mentions that LEO's suspect that UG's drove there van into Welcome, MN yesterday, but upon seeing the throng of supporters and realizing they couldn't get anywhere near the church, turned around and left!
What an awesome statement about what we are accomplishing folks. Keep up the great works, stay focused and committed. We are winning, and soon our mission statement will contain only ONE focus.........to honor, respect and support.....no more shields will be needed, SOMEDAY!
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