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flag1 
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| 01 Aug 2007 10:19 AM |
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| Damn, I'm too far away. I'd love to shake that gentleman's hand. Oh well would someone do it for and from the CT PGR. What a wonderful story. Give it hell West virginia !!!! |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 02 Aug 2007 4:10 PM |
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**********UPDATE*********UPDATE*********UPDATE***********
CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED!!!!
Due to the enormous response Gary has been receiving from our membership announcing their intentions to attend this very special mission, we MUST suspend confirmation temporarily until he has the opportunity to sort through all of them. As he is trying to juggle work and family while also running this mission, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!! Once he has the opportunity to sort and count the number of attendees, if we are still below the 200 limit requested by Mr. Buckles' daughter, we will open this again NLT Monday, August 6, 2007.
For ALL who have announced their intention to attend, a sign-up sheet will be at the staging area and your name will be compared to and checked off against the list Gary is maintaining. This is being done to ensure all who let him know of their intentions are given the opportunity to participate.
It has also been decided that our staging location will NOT be put out for viewing on this thread. Instead, those who have indicated their intention to attend will be sent a private e-mail with directions. While I understand this is totally different from the way we normally do things in the PGR, it is felt this is necessary in an effort to do our best to comply with the wishes of Mr. Buckles' family, which is the normal protocol we follow on a daily basis. It is hoped all understand this decision.
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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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ultraclassic
Posts: 2263
Proctor, WV
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| 07 Aug 2007 2:03 PM |
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*************ACCOMODATIONS INFORMATION**************
At the present time, the following discounted room rates have been secured for those travelling in for this mission. .
(1) Rodeway Inn, 94 McMillan Court, Martinsburg, WV 25044, phone (304) 263-8811. Block of 20 rooms for $49.00 plus tax per night. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/2h7c8o.
(2) Days Inn, 209 Viking Way (exit 13, I-81), Martinsburg, WV, phone (304) 263-1800. Block of 15 rooms for $66.00 plus tax. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/33puw9.
(3) Hampton Inn, 1716 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD, phone (301) 739-6100. Block of 20 rooms for $88.00 plus tax, per night. This rate will be held until 8 September. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/22wmby.
(4) Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, WV, phone (800) 862-6282. Block of 20 rooms for $89.00 plus tax, per night. This rate will be held until 8 September. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/yublw7.
When calling, be sure to mention Patriot Guard Riders (not just PGR) to ensure you get the discounted rates.
More will be added if they are confirmed.
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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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1saddletramp
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South Central Wisconsin
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| 11 Aug 2007 11:14 PM |
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It would be an honor and a privilege to attend this occasion.
I hope that I have submitted in time to be in the first 200.
If not, then I shall be with the old gentleman and the family and PGR in spirit.
God bless all and pray for a safe trip.
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Serving PGR in memory of
GGGGgrampa Henry who served with Gen. George Washington-revolutionary war and 1812,
Grampa Glenn-WWI,
Uncle Bryce KIA WWII,
dear old dad-WWII,
and every person who served or supported America in any way, shape, or form. |
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treygoose
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| 11 Aug 2007 11:48 PM |
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| For personal reasons, I am going to have to standdown from this honor. |
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stroker_ironhead
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| 14 Aug 2007 1:28 PM |
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| afternoon all, talked with bob moyer the DE state captain last night and we now have a sidecar for the ride!! bob and another gentleman have been a big help in getting this done, thanks to both of you.i'm still making contacts and will post time and place of the stageing area. i can say plan on being in town by about 10.30am on the 22th so we can get everybody signed in and get everyone staged in groups. thanks for all the offers of help with this mission and thanks for the vote of confidence..gary |
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ron1ok
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Triadelphia WV
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| 15 Aug 2007 4:26 AM |
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| Here's an article in the Wheeling paper about Mr. Buckles.
http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/51802.html |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
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Beretta380
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| 15 Aug 2007 2:32 PM |
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This Mission will be an Honor. Thank you Mr. Buckles for your service. You are not only a Hero but an Icon to AMERICA.
At your service Sir
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Biker Trash
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| 21 Aug 2007 5:44 PM |
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Would like to attend if there is room.
Please advise. |
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GHOSTDANCER
Posts: 466
Fairmont, WV
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| 21 Aug 2007 5:58 PM |
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Biker Trash,
Read the entire thread for instructions how to sign up for this event. Gary's personal email is posted lower down for you to contact him direct. At this late date, I would email him before making any plans.
Thanks for your interest in honoring this wonderful man.
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John E. Schwartz
Fairmont, WV
"with honor and respect to all."
Standing in honor of everyone ever serving to defend our Freedom
In memory of my father, John T. Schwartz, AMCS, USN WWII, Korea and Vietnam era
interred ANC - 30 yrs service.
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 22 Aug 2007 12:22 AM |
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| Thank you, Frank Buckles, for your service. God bless you!!! I am truly sorry that I won't be able to attend to shake your hand and give you a hug!! |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2263
Proctor, WV
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| 23 Aug 2007 4:47 PM |
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******************REMINDER TO ALL!!****************
To all who have sent their confirmation to Gary, remember:
WEST VIRGINIA IS STILL A HELMET STATE! (dangit!)
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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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victory04
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Hastings, NE
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| 24 Aug 2007 10:37 AM |
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Mr. Buckles,
I would like to sincerely thank you for your sacrifice in the "war to end all wars." I wish I could be there to tell you in person. It would be an honor and a privilege to have an opportunity to meet you sir. Thank you and God bless you from the great state of Nebraska.
With the utmost respect,
Lawrence Tunks
Riding in memory of my Great-Grandfather, Frank Everhart of Belleville, KS-Co F, 353rd Infantry, AEF, France 1918 |
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Riding in honor of my father, Bo, and my grandfathers |
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 25 Aug 2007 9:45 PM |
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Thank you Mr Buckles for your service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!!
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Glen Owsley
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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stroker_ironhead
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| 07 Sep 2007 6:55 AM |
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| morning riders, i will be sending e-mails out on saturday for the staging time and location for the buckles mission on sept. 22. if you have sent me an e-mail about attending but do not get one saturday, let me know. i don't want to leave anyone out.everyone attending will need to be on time for staging to make this work. please bring your 3+5 flags and a kickstand pad, we will be parked in the grass. thank you to all that have helped to make this happen, it should be something to remember and be proud of. thanks...gary |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 07 Sep 2007 8:52 AM |
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ALL, please be aware that after this weekend, Gary will be out of internet contact for approximately a week. If anyone has any questions, please get in touch with me and I'll try to answer them for you.
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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stroker_ironhead
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| 07 Sep 2007 9:57 PM |
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| evening all, just sent out emails for the frank buckles mission to the people on my list, if i missed you please send a reminder. i will be out of town for the next week, any questions you have the state captain can answer or he can contact mark, who knows whats going on..things are happening by the minute it seems..just got off the phone with a genleman in dallas tx who is bringing the only traveling liberty in the world. it is the only one that rings just as ben franklin heard it. a camera crew for abc news will be traveling with him from dallas to cover his trip to wv. they are covering what he does as well as the pgr. he is a pgr member and they will be filming the buckles mission.another film crew will be there from the department of veteran affairs in washinton to do a documenty about the mission and the pgr. i think this is good for everyone envolved, this is truly a once on a life time..there will be a lot going on!! i want to thank pgr members mark mccarter and kelly turner for all the help and idea's for this mission and all the companies and citizens for there donations for this mission...this is what makes america great...good people for a good cause.....gary |
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Biker Trash
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| 13 Sep 2007 9:14 PM |
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Gary,...appreciate the Honor to be part of paying our respects to Mr Buckles.
Standing by in Western Maryland.
Ken
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2263
Proctor, WV
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| 15 Sep 2007 12:09 PM |
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********THE TRAVELING LIBERTY BELL IS NOW ENROUTE!*************
I spoke with Phyllis Hall, wife of Texas PGR member David Hall, at 1315 EDT. She advises the Traveling Liberty Bell departed Celina, TX about an hour previous and is now enroute West Virginia, scheduled to arrive in Charles Town on Friday, 21 September 2007.
For those not yet aware, the PGR is organizing to provide an escort as they make their way here. West Virginia will pick up the escort as they come in from Philadelphia, PA via I-81S and bring them in to Charles Town. Phyllis will call the morning of the 21st to let me know their time of departure from Philly for what should be about a 3 hour trip.
Anyone wishing to participate in this most honorable escort is encouraged to monitor the mission thread (http://tinyurl.com/2co63f) for updates on their travels.
Thank you for your support and participation.
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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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Isabella883
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| 16 Sep 2007 10:58 AM |
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| Looking forward to meeting everyone at this worthwhile event! |
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anettles
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| 18 Sep 2007 11:18 AM |
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| We're really looking forward to meeting this hero!!!! Can't wait! |
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2263
Proctor, WV
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| 19 Sep 2007 12:52 PM |
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Well folks, the day is fast approaching for what should be one of the most joyous and rewarding missions we've ever done here in West Virgina with the PGR, other than welcoming home our troops.
For everyone's information, at the staging site, sign-ins will be required with all names to be checked off against our master list. You will be given an identification badge on a lanyard that is to be displayed at all times. Sorry but if you don't have a badge you will not be able to participate. So, if any of you are bringing someone along that is not on the list, get in touch with Gary asap so they can be added. I sincerely hate to see someone denied the opportunity to participate because they failed to give advance notice.
Once we leave the staging area, we will be followed by a State Trooper who will have clear instructions that nobody is permitted to join or fall in behind the procession. We currently have about 195 commitments from those wanting to attend plus 25-30 media organizations. As we agreed to hold the number to around 200 we will be unable to allow anyone to just join in without prior registration.
As a sidenote...the Traveling Liberty Bell will be here for this most honorable occasion. Although David and Phyllis Hall received a donation from the Texas PGR and Texas ALR, it was nowhere near enough to meet there expenses for this journey. We will either make available a donation can at the sign-in table or make announcement at the pre-ride briefing for anyone that feels the desire to assist them.
Due to surgery, yesterday, on my wrist and elbow, I will be unable to ride on this mission, however, I will be there on Friday afternoon/early evening in my cage, staying at the Rodeway Inn, Martinsburg.
Everyone, please ride/travel in with extreme caution. Be ever mindful of the roaming wildlife. Hope to meet all of you in person!
Remember....WEST VIRGINIA IS A HELMET STATE!
Respects,
Joe
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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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ron1ok
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Triadelphia WV
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| 20 Sep 2007 2:31 AM |
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| Gary, Joe,
Definitely plan on attending. Bringin Traci, Scott McCave(new member), and Paul Ashton,(potential new member). Will e-mail Gary this evening. Work is really cramping my style. Ride safe, Ron J. |
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
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Electraglidecoop
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| 20 Sep 2007 10:56 PM |
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God Bless you Mr Buckles .
Thank you and all your comrades for your service
In WW1. My grandfather, Pvt. C.W. Tayman, was an Army blacksmith in WW1 .
I miss him very much and am proud of his service to our country also. We are all glad you are dong well
and wish you the best of luck.
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stroker_ironhead
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| 21 Sep 2007 7:56 AM |
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| good morning all, sorry to say but registration has officially ended!! no more names will be added..we need time to compile our list. i feel there has been ample time to respond with your intent..for all of those who registered please bring 1 3x5 flag per person, bring a kickstand pad for your bike and please be on time!! we will have about an hour to get everyone signed in and bikes and cages staged..everyone ride safe and i'm looking forward to meeting all of you...gary |
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