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SARGE007 
Posts: 204
Ohio Ride Captain Toledo, Ohio
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| 24 Apr 2008 12:55 PM |
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| I will be leaving Toledo, Ohio Saturday please call me if you want to ride down together. 567-249-6893. My wife and I have a room at the Studio 6 motel in Miamisburg, Ohio.(EXIT 44)This is about 45 mins. away from the staging area. As of Thursday 2:45pm Studio 6 has about 20 rooms left at a price of $47.00 per night here is the number if you need a room 937-434-8750.
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I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST
I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT
I WILL NEVER QUIT
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE
US ARMY 1989-1996 / DESERT STORM VETERAN
PROUD PGR MEMBER
PROUD VFW POST 11115 MEMBER |
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Del "Abe"
Posts: 2
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| 24 Apr 2008 2:27 PM |
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ANOTHER
HAUNTING OF TAPS
Staff
Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin, R.I.P.
In April, of Two
thousand-four
Ambushed, just outside, Baghdad
Private First
Class when he was captured
The beginning of a War story, so
sad.
The years of hope have ended
With, confirmed, remains
found
The ending, not what we wanted
Another haunting, of
“Taps”, sound.
The Family Proud, amidst the pain
Closure,
of having him come home
Another Gold Star Family added
He joins
his Brothers, where they roam.
One more, of many stories
told
Since we have been going to War
And there's countless,
POWs, MIAs
We fear lost, forevermore.
Some, will
return to loved ones
As we still search, for those still lost
For
all of those still Missing
In that Action, War can cost.
But,
“Leave no one behind!”
MUST BE, our Country's way
Until we
find each and every one
And welcome them, back home, one day Del "Abe" Jones
04.08.2008.
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CasperLA
Posts: 73
Scott, La
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| 24 Apr 2008 2:59 PM |
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Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of SSG Matthew Maupin.
His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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Ken "Casper" Jones
CW-3 USA Ret.
Patriot Guard Riders
Vietnam 63, 66-67, 69-70
173rd Airborne Brigade Association
1st Cavalry Division
Run For The Wall
American Legion China post #1 Shanghai, China
VFW Post 9822, Judice, LA
"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
- Ronald Reagan
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T-Bone
Posts: 2779
Georgia
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| 24 Apr 2008 6:24 PM |
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| If I can work out the details, I'll be coming in from the South on I-75 North, coming from the Atlanta area. I'll be stopping off at the rest area to hook up with slicksareforkids at 08:30 Sunday Morning. If I'm not there by 08:45 you'll know I couldn't make it, but I'll also make a post to that effect by saturday night. There's also a possibility that I can come up Saturday afternoon, if so, I'll be looking for a room at Motel 8, or Studio 6, thanks for posting the numbers. |
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
Ga PGR,... Part of It, Proud of It! |
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jenmoore
Posts: 21
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| 24 Apr 2008 8:41 PM |
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| As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, I understand the price of Freedom. My 67 year old father will make the ride to Batavia with me from Indiana. Under my Daddys watch, our Soldiers WILL forever be given the respect and gratitude they deserve. Rain, Shine, or otherwise our Soldier, Matt, deserves our presence and our respect. Thank you in advance to those of you who make the journey with us. God bless the Maupin Family, and all the families with Soldiers fighting everwhere! And God Bless the USA... |
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bike-ed
Posts: 14
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| 25 Apr 2008 7:10 AM |
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| God bless Matt and his family. Any groups riding out of southeastern Indiana on Sunday? I have a small group that will hit I275 at Lawrenceburg. Let me know if we could team up and at what time. Drainplug |
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irngal
Posts: 43
Tipp City,Ohio
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| 25 Apr 2008 7:43 AM |
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| I live in Tipp City Ohio. Where I-70 and I-75 cross. I can house several people. Please contact me if you need a place to stay Sat night. I would like the opportunity to ride to Cincinnati with others. 937-623-4006
God Bless and ride safe. |
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IF YOU CANT JOIN THEM...BEAT THEM |
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BoulevardRider
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| 25 Apr 2008 11:05 AM |
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| Thank you SSG Maupin for the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of my family and all the families in the USA. My wife and I will be there Sunday 4/27. We live in Xenia (about 15 miles east of Dayton) and were wondering if anyone has a pre-staging area around here that we can hook up with to head to the Yellow Ribbon Center on Sunday morning. Just let us know. You can e-mail me at-- j.c.knotts@sbcglobal.net |
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KentuckyWoman
Posts: 139
Trimble County, Kentucky
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| 25 Apr 2008 12:27 PM |
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For anyone still looking for a place to stay, I just booked and there are still about 3 rooms left at:
http://www.redroof.com/reservations/inn_details.asp?num=80
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"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke |
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HDRyder
Posts: 143
Ohio District Captain - District 4 Greenville, OH.
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| 25 Apr 2008 1:54 PM |
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| A "Dayton area" group will be meeting up Sunday morning to ride down together at the BP Station on Byers Rd; which is the Route 725 exit off I-75. The group will be leaving the BP at 0830 hrs. to head down to Batavia. Keith “Keefer” Bollard has stepped up to be the head honcho in charge to get the caravan down to the staging point. He’ll be easy to spot that morning, look for the lime green Shrek stocking cap!!!!!
Note - leaving the BP station time "KSU @ 0830" |
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USAF 1981 - Present
"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
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - General George S. Patton
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tammy9366
Posts: 11
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| 25 Apr 2008 3:21 PM |
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THANK YOU MATT FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND DEFENDING OUR FREEDOMS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND YOUR SACRIFICE NOT BE FORGOTTON.
MY RESPECT AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THIS FINE YOUNG MAN WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR OUR FREEDOMS.
FOR HEALTH REASONS WILDMAN AND MYSELF WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS MISSION WITH OUR FELLOW PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS.
WE WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT. I PRAY THAT OUR FRIENDS WILL HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY AS THEY ESCORT THIS AMERICAN HERO TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.
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STANDING FOR THOSE WHO STOOD FOR US |
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shannonssmith18mash
Posts: 1
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| 25 Apr 2008 9:18 PM |
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| Will the pgr be doing honor guard for the entire visitation? and if so who do I speak with regarding taking an overnight shift, as I normaly work that shift and am used to bieng up all night. Also, as my boyfriend is stationed at luken airport, will the pgr be there also on sat? |
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michael7276
Posts: 17
Cold Spring, KY
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| 26 Apr 2008 3:18 AM |
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Check in with the state ride captain. I beleive his name is Bob Woods.
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mikmaqbiker
Posts: 97
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| 26 Apr 2008 5:26 AM |
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| I can't be there in person...our POW/MIA and PGR Colors are hung this morning in Honor of your fallen son...All ride safe on this weekends mission....From , New Hampshire, Fred |
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Fred Bird, Exeter, N.H.
Ex-Service member of the Cold War 1978-87
SSgt,USAF
Father of Son who served in Southern Watch, Kuwait 1999
and Operation Enduring Freedom ,Afghanistan,Uzbekistan,Pakistan,Kuwait,Tajikistan
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Nicholas
Posts: 14
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| 26 Apr 2008 5:55 AM |
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The Guard is gathering to Honor one of our Best.
My American Legion Post here in Corbin, KY is standing by to assist any PGR in need of assistance at exit 25 - exit 29 along I75. My Post phone number is 606-528-1088, my cell phone number is 606-521-9017. We are, standing by...
nick
Adjutant
American Legion Post 88
Ride safe PGR |
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WildBillPurdue
Posts: 169
SRC - NW IN - Lafayette, IN
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| 26 Apr 2008 6:29 AM |
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| Thank you Lord for bringing Matt home! My families thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family and friends of this hero! |
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USAF Dad (former)
USAF 81-92
SRC North West Indiana Region
wildbillpurdue@comcast.net
765.418.2870
Riding for
Jim "biskit" Duncan
01/19/43 - 04/01/09
NW INPG RC
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 26 Apr 2008 7:00 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SSG KEITH MATT MAUPIN. YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME, WELCOME HOME AND AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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kzohio
Posts: 132
Central Ohio
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| 26 Apr 2008 8:18 AM |
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COLUMBUS AREA Pre-Staging Sunday 4/27 UPDATE
We are leaving the Speedway gas station on Stringtown RD in Grove City at 08:15 not 09:45 as I originally posted. Earlier departure due to change in staging location and time.
Kelly
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A country's patriotism is not measured by how high they fly the flag or how loud they sing the National Anthem, it is measured by how they treat their warriors.
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SpeedwayBill
Posts: 157
Speedway, IN
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| 26 Apr 2008 10:43 AM |
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My condolances to the family and friends of SSG Keith Maupin. The sacrafice that all have endured is beyond words. I am so sorry that I am unable to attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are my humble offerings.
SSG Maupin, stand down, your watch is over, you have done what your Country asked, and more. There has to be a special place in Heaven for Soldiers, for they have seen evil.
Rest in peace Brother. You will never be forgotten.
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Riding in honor of: My Grandfather, Cpl Isaac Mummert-Spanish American War Vet
My Father,1stSGT Robert Mummert-WWII Vet & My two Sons;SGT Jon & Spc Andy Mummert-Iraq Vets-and for my first Grandson, Isaac Mummert |
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T-Bone
Posts: 2779
Georgia
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| 26 Apr 2008 2:28 PM |
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| It's not looking good, seriously doubt that I'll be able to make it unless I cage it, and I doubt that'll happen. Thank you to everyone who is able to attend this service for Matt and his family, God Bless you, and may he watch over you and keep you safe on the highways. |
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T-Bone and Keepher
West Side Waffle House Gang
US Army Security Agency 1965-69
May we NEVER FORGET THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, and those WHO PAID THAT PRICE....
Ga PGR,... Part of It, Proud of It! |
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Dietsche12762
Posts: 664
SE WISCONSIN REGION/Walker MI ~ Support Vehicle ~ PatriotGuardRider WarriorsWatchRider
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| 26 Apr 2008 6:44 PM |
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Today has been such a great tribute to Matt, the Maupin family, friends and the community that so visiably loved this young soldier.
To ALL the folks that have gathered here to pay their respects I am truly honored to be a part of this GREAT organization and PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.
My deepest respects to you all.
WELCOME HOME, SSG Matt Maupin.
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Be Safe Out There
SE WI Region - Patriot Guard ~
Very Proud niece of Paul Kocourek, US Army ~ Vietnam Veteran '68 - '71
In Honor KJ Loecher, USAF '78 - '87, 3rd Tac Fighter Wing, Phantom Phixer
In Memory GW Pollard, USMC SSgt/Combat Artist Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian & Okinawa
In Memory of my Grandfather Edwin Dietsche, US Army ~ WWI, cook for General Pershing
In Memory of my Uncle James Ehler, MSgt USAF Korea/Vietnam
In Memory of Carl Stein, US Army ~ WWII '42-'44 "Hell on Wheels" 2nd Armored Division
www.warriorswatch.org
www.iraqwarheroes.org
~ What Borders ~ used with permission from The Crow
"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you often get it."
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 980
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 27 Apr 2008 12:41 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG Keith Matthew Maupin! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, as you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled for all you have given!” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider #141280
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Chapter 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, In The SANDBOX
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, In Az.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 2nd Cav, In The SANDBOX
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA 2/23/68 Vietnam , Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA 2/25/68 Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Vietnam, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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ezyeric
Posts: 30
Keizer, Oregon
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| 27 Apr 2008 9:19 AM |
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Thank you SSG Keith Matthew Maupin for your extreme sacrifice in keeping our country safe and free.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG Keith Matthew Maupin. May God help you though this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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kraut2
Posts: 177
Mena, Arkansas
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| 27 Apr 2008 11:21 AM |
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| My prayers go out to the family and friends of SSG Maupin. I salute you . |
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Riding:
In memory of my son Mark (1968-1987) USN. Police Explorer.
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FLOORGUY
Posts: 194
EUGENE OREGON
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| 27 Apr 2008 11:22 AM |
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We're getting ready to go honor this Hero. Please know our thoughts are with you all back in Ohio Mr. & Mrs. Maupin may the power of our lord be at your side today.
Floorguy, Oregon
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Riding with pride....Standing with sorrow...for our fallen Heroes and their families.
Let us not forgot - www.iraqwarheroes.org
Help MIAP lay to rest our fallen service members that have been forgotten go to: www.miap.us |
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