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Subject: WWII Vet, May 6th in New Jersey

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decman User is Offline
Posts: 89
Asbury Park, NJ




05 May 2006 11:36 AM Alert 
Well the weather looks a lot better.

See everyone at the BK in the AM.

Shamdog, no just the regular bike, no place to mount the flag on the springer.
Also the registration ran out before I could mount the speedometer.

dec
Shamdog User is Offline
Posts: 481
Beachwood, NJ




05 May 2006 12:03 PM Alert 
Speedo? Speedo?

We don't need no stinkin' speedo!



Here is a little update for all you that want to continue on to the Freedom Run to Ground Zero.

Their ETA at GZ is 11:30 - 11:45. They plan to be there until 1:30.

When this Mission is completed, I plan to ride directly to GZ and link-up with that ride. All bikes are welcome to join me...I get lonely on the road.



"Some say a hero is born to be brave. I say a hero is just a scared man who don't walk away".

- Keni Thomas, US Army Ranger
Somalia, 1993
Geenaboo User is Offline
Posts: 4
Forked River




05 May 2006 5:13 PM Alert 
Posted By RoadKingRich on 05/05/2006 8:59 AM
Piperkeith, Piney, Shamdog, and anyone in the area...how about we meet at the Central Middle School parking lot right across the street from the GSP entrance #77, Forest Hills, Pkwy in Bayville. We will depart 8:30 ?


Great, I'll meet you guys there...if for some reason i dont make it there before you guys leave, please call to see where the hell i am...732-740-5585 is the cell.
Thanx!
Donna

It's just me...donna
HDgurl User is Offline
Posts: 119
Somerset County, NJ




05 May 2006 6:37 PM Alert 
I was going to go to the Freedom Run...but...I am pretty sure I am going to go on this mission instead.

- Debi


Live and Let Live
mrsadie User is Offline
Posts: 1




05 May 2006 8:03 PM Alert 
Hi I am also a new member I will be there (as long as its now torrential downpour) I'm coming from bayville and Ill be bringing my wife and a flag to show my respect for this hero.
Shamdog User is Offline
Posts: 481
Beachwood, NJ




05 May 2006 8:25 PM Alert 
Debi -

We're meeting the Freedom Run at Ground Zero right after this Mission. Why not come along?



"Some say a hero is born to be brave. I say a hero is just a scared man who don't walk away".

- Keni Thomas, US Army Ranger
Somalia, 1993
DRK RDR User is Offline
Posts: 44




06 May 2006 5:15 AM Alert 
If you are checking your e-mail this morining, I will be there! Sorry I didn't post sooner.
decman User is Offline
Posts: 89
Asbury Park, NJ




06 May 2006 5:27 AM Alert 
DRK RDR,

No problem, welcome and thanks.
See you in a couple of hours.

Everyone, have a safe ride.

dec
flade User is Offline
Posts: 15
Jackson, NJ




06 May 2006 5:29 AM Alert 
I'll be there.
HDgurl User is Offline
Posts: 119
Somerset County, NJ




06 May 2006 5:34 AM Alert 
John,

Sounds like a plan. I don't think I can attend the pig roast, though....have to get home to check on the boy in case he decides to have a few friends over while mom's away....i'm sure you know how 14 year old boys can be!

Heading out now....see you around 9:00...

- Debi


Live and Let Live
HDgurl User is Offline
Posts: 119
Somerset County, NJ




06 May 2006 3:43 PM Alert 
Fantastic turn out today!  Rest in Peace Lt. Robinson - thank you so very much for your service.


I created a Webshots album with the pics from today's special mission and ride to Ground Zero....

http://community.webshots.com/album/550136364aFxrMi











- Debi


Live and Let Live
mle1948 User is Offline
Posts: 374
Central Jersey




06 May 2006 8:53 PM Alert 
I was happy to have the opportunity to quietly
thank Walter Robinson, for the fact that I dont currently
speak Japanese, with a Jersey accent....Rest in Peace

My first mission in Jersey, nice to see a fair chunk of our
Garden State contingent.....glad I finally got to ride with y'all.
Sorry couldnt make Ground Zero...had to work.

good mission...

--MikeE--
1966-69 USAF
86 kawa 454.....Bridgewater, NJ
tmevoli User is Offline
Posts: 98
Hamilton NJ




06 May 2006 9:11 PM Alert 
You take some great pictures Debi. Today was a lot of fun and a great way to show respect for our current and fallen heroes. Turned out to be a beautiful day. A mission for a WWII vet, the Freedom Run from Ground Zero and a Pig Roast for Dr Bob. Nice to meet you all, ride Safe guys,
Tony

Hamilton NJ
Shamdog User is Offline
Posts: 481
Beachwood, NJ




07 May 2006 7:24 AM Alert 
Thanks to all who showed their respect. I counted 29 bikes and met some more fabulous PGR members. Great pics, Debi.

Declan - a job well done. I'm glad you're friend's dad got the honor he earned before we were even born.



"Some say a hero is born to be brave. I say a hero is just a scared man who don't walk away".

- Keni Thomas, US Army Ranger
Somalia, 1993
decman User is Offline
Posts: 89
Asbury Park, NJ




07 May 2006 9:24 AM Alert 
My thanks to everyone that showed up for the Robinson Family.
It was a great showing for this WWII veteran and it was also
good to meet so many of the NJ and PA members.

They wanted me to convey their deepest thanks to all that
came out to honor their father, Walter.

Ride safe
Declan
RoadKingRich User is Offline
Posts: 253
Bayville NJ




07 May 2006 9:52 AM Alert 
It was a most moving day for me yesterday, one I will not soon forget.
It was an honor to stand with the PGR for a vet from the era of 'wooden ships and iron men'.

While standing in the street at ground zero I felt my knees go week. I was leaning on the building and realized it was the exact spot my crew and I took our 'breathers' while working 9/11-12. My thoughts drifted to my son, an army medic in Bagdahd...the tears began. Then that young woman singing our national anthem, I was crying.

Dr. Bob...never heard of him till now. Must have been a wonderfull person, whish I could have meet him. To see that many people show up for his touched me.

Following two groups who had no idea where they were going...well we got to where we were going both times, the scenic way thank you. I hope these kind of things are the worst that happen to me.

I too am gad I have met friends I had but didn't meet yet.

Rich

Rich Baumann
Blue Star Dad
NJ Senior Ride Captain
bulldozer User is Offline
Posts: 1




07 May 2006 6:56 PM Alert 
My first mission and it was an honor. I met great people all for great cause. I couldn't make it to GZ, I lost my partner and friend there. Still a little tough. I will ride with any of you guys anywhere or any time.
690MedCo User is Offline
Posts: 4047
Huntington Beach, CA




01 Sep 2007 10:58 PM Alert 
Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace.



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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