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ultraclassic 
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Proctor, WV
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| 01 May 2007 9:48 AM |
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Have attempted contact with the assigned CAO, CWO Harbison, but could only leave message requesting he return my call.
Did speak with the funeral home that will be handling arrangements, Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 292-8664. Director states he, too, has been informed by the family that there may be a delay in Daniel's return home. As he has been maintaining contact with the family, he will make our presentation to them, offering our assistance and participation in Daniel's services.
If this becomes a Confirmed Mission, Barry Bledsoe and John Schwartz will be co-Ride Captains.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Pa Gunny
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Waynesburg, PA
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| 01 May 2007 1:37 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Daniel. My thanks for Daniel's willingness to support and defend this great nation. Daniel's sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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Barth A. Payne
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sunbird96
Posts: 5
Garards Fort, PA
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| 01 May 2007 1:40 PM |
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My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer, a true American hero.
Standing by in Mt. Morris, PA.
Brad Headley
USS Austin LPD4
1972-1975
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 May 2007 2:59 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Spec Daniel F. Mehringer. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
Standing by in Vandergrift, PA
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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gyocum
Posts: 1738
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 01 May 2007 3:02 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer. His service to our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another Hero. May he now Rest in Peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 01 May 2007 3:18 PM |
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****************THIS IS NOW A CONFIRMED MISSION*******************
I spoke with the CAO this afternoon and PGR participation IS invited and welcomed by the family of Spc Mehringer.
At the present time, all that is known for sure is that services will be held Monday, May 7 in St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508 (304) 296-5353. Time of services has yet to be established but more information should be available this evening.
CWO Harbison advises Daniel will be returning home via charter jet to Morgantown Municipal Airport, 100 Hart Field Road, Morgantown, WV on Friday, May 4, 2007. PGR particiipation in escorting Daniel to the funeral home may be requested but, again, I should know more this evening.
As a sidenote, Daniel's Father, Howard, is very military oriented, being a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam conflict.
Continue watching this thread for more information as it becomes available.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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db4175
Posts: 1075
Montesano, Washington
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| 01 May 2007 3:36 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy to Spc Mehringer and his family. His service to this country will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. May his family find strength and peace in Gods grace. Rest in peace my Brother. |
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Riding in memory of Bernice T. Bach 1LT USA Nurse Corp. WWII, Saipan and in support of 1SG Thomas Buettner a true soldier and my son-in-law. May God watch over them all.
Don Berry
SFC (Retired)
US Army 1964 - 1986
Vietnam 1969 -1970 1972 -1973
Freemasons Riding Club
Patriot Guard Rider
Washington Patriot Guard
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
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temsr
Posts: 437
Youngstown,Ohio
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| 01 May 2007 4:14 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Daniel F. Mehringer. Rest in Peace. |
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Tom Moody Sr.
U.S. Army 8th ID Airborne 66/68
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 4:18 PM |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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AlleyKat
Posts: 73
Florence AL
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| 01 May 2007 5:16 PM |
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| We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer. There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you…but please remember, even those who do not know you care and are praying for you. This brave soldier will always be remembered as a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. We will NOT forget his courage and willingness to serve our country and defend our freedom. We are proud to honor him because of his choice to stand for what he believed in. May your faith in God and the power of His love carry you through this difficult time. May God Bless You. |
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Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7 |
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Gary L
Posts: 271
Portland, Or.
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| 01 May 2007 5:28 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer, during this very difficult time. We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage, service, and sacrifice for our Nation. We will never forget. God Bless |
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 01 May 2007 5:44 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, in defense of our freedom, will never be forgotten. May God help this family find peace at a most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Pappy7
Posts: 221
New Stanton, PA.
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| 01 May 2007 5:54 PM |
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Sincere condolances and our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel Mehringer. May you find some solace is knowing that Daniel will be thought of as a hero and will never be forgotten.
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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 01 May 2007 6:13 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 02 May 2007 7:08 AM |
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| Spc Mehringer, as a nation we mourn your loss and we will remember you always as a true American hero. We so deeply appreciate your service and sacrifice for our country. To Daniel's family I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of your grief-my son was killed last year in Iraq. I hope happy memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Daniel will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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fyrefighter814
Posts: 94
Fairmont, WV
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| 02 May 2007 7:23 AM |
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************************************MISSION INFO******************************************
I spoke with CWO Harbison this morning. Currently the specifics regarding what services the family would like for us to provide are up in the air. The tentative plan is for Spc. Mehringer to arrive at the Morgantown Airport on Friday, possibly at 1300 hrs. We do not yet know if the family would like for us to provide an escort from the airport to the funeral home. At best, that escort would be a short notice mission.
The funeral services are scheduled for Monday. Again, we do not know how much participation we will have, as the family has not indicated. I will post as soon as I know anything.
John Schwartz will be working with me as a co-ride captain on this mission, so I may ask him to post info as well.
Thank you for your participation and patience.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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ssgtpetesoergel
Posts: 13
Pittsburgh, PA
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| 02 May 2007 8:39 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Daniel. Your sacrifice to our country is something that can not be forgotten. May you find peace in the hands of our Creator. |
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fyrefighter814
Posts: 94
Fairmont, WV
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| 02 May 2007 3:30 PM |
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| +++++++++++UPDATE ON MISSION++++++++++++++++
Per CWO Harbison, the mother of Spc. Mehringer, who is making all of the arrangments, wants everything to be low key. She will not stop anyone who shows up at the airport on Friday at 1300 hrs. but beyond that, PGR is not specifically invited. I informed CWO Harbison that we do not push ourselves on anyone, so as of now there are no plans for PGR to provide escort at the airport.
There is also a chance that we will not be invited to the funeral services on Monday. However, that is still up in the air. He will be able to confirm on that issue on Thursday.
The mother of Spc. is taking this very hard, as would be expected. We will do everything we can to express our condolences, in person if permitted, or simply via these posts otherwise.
I will post again on Thursday as soon as I know anything.
Thank you for your patience. Continue to pray for the family and friends.
Barry Bledsoe RC
Fairmont, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2259
Proctor, WV
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| 02 May 2007 4:35 PM |
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To all who are following this thread, please be aware that we are doing everything possible to secure the necessary information to allow us to carry out our mission.
The situation is much more fluid than intially thought as we were extended the invitation to participate in all portions of Daniel's services by the CAO. Since that time, the situation has deteriorated somewhat, to the point that the invitation may be rescinded. This is through NO fault of our RC but, rather, the unfortunate results of a divided family.
If the invitation has not been confirmed by tomorrow afternoon, we will have no other alternative that to stand down from this mission.
Please accept my apologies for any confusion this may have caused.
Respects,
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 02 May 2007 7:40 PM |
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| In honor and rememberance , I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you |
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treygoose
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| 02 May 2007 9:55 PM |
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| Are we going to escort SPC Mehringer from the airport? We really need a heads up on this very soon. I would love to be a part of the escort, as I may not be able be present for the viewing or funeral for personal reasons. |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 03 May 2007 4:01 AM |
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Per CWO Harbison, the mother of Spc. Mehringer, who is making all of the arrangments, wants everything to be low key. She will not stop anyone who shows up at the airport on Friday at 1300 hrs. but beyond that, PGR is not specifically invited. Folks, I understand the needs and desires of all who have expressed a willingness to stand for Spc Mehringer and his family to have the necessary information provided as soon as possible to make their plans.
Please know this; our Ride Captains are working diligently to get the information we all are looking for but, short of forcing ourselves upon this grieving family, their hands are tied.
As the CAO stated, Daniel's Mother will not stop anyone who shows up at the airport on Friday, but, since we have not received an official invitation to provide escort, we will NOT be doing so as the PGR.
If Barry has not heard from the CAO by 1400 today (Thursday), he will call him back and if they are still leaning toward rescinding the invitation to participate in his final services, we will Stand Down from the mission.
As is always the case, we do only what the family wishes or, as may be the case here, what they do not wish.
I thank you for your patience and diligence and hope all understand the situation we are dealing with here.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 May 2007 6:23 AM |
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From: howard_f_m
First I would like to thank all of you for your kind letters regarding my son Daniel. I wanted to let you know as Daniel's father that I know he would be honored to have all of you present. He loved being a paratrooper, and had plans to become a helicopter pilot, and was in the process of applying to Warrant Officer School. Also, I have to correct the statement about me. I was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam not a medic. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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winger3615
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Salamanca NY
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| 03 May 2007 6:33 AM |
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I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer. May God be with you and comfort you during these very hard times. Spc. Mehringeris a hero and will not be forgotten.
I am planning on riding down from New York to stand for Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer on Monday if this mission is confirmed.
Ride Safe
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David Cullen
NY PGR Assistant State Captain
NY PGR Board of Directors
USAF 65 - 87
Ret Chief
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fyrefighter814
Posts: 94
Fairmont, WV
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| 03 May 2007 7:43 AM |
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As posted earlier, we have set mid-afternoon today (Thursday) as the deadline to confirm this mission. As Joe mentioned in a previous post, I also apologize for the confusion. We originally thought we had a definite confirmed mission to provide tribute to SPC Mehringer. However, things seem to be changing almost hourly.
Joe and I have both sent emails to the father of SPC Mehringer, expressing our thoughts and prayers. We also let him know that we stand ready if requested to provide tribute, but at the same time, we do not activate if the family does not desire for us to be there.
I realize that some of you have indicated your intent to travel from as far away as New York and Virginia should this come to fruition, and that you need as much time as possible to prepare. That is why we have made 2:00 today a deadline. If we have no confirmation by that time, we will stand down. We will still pay tribute to SPC Mehringer via the website thread. I know from reading the post, that Daniels father is reading and appreciates the expressions from members nationwide.
Thank you for your patience and service.
Barry Bledsoe, RC
Fairmont, WV
304-692-6900
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