PDDGM 
Posts: 1611
Member #3599
US Navy 68-72
Assistant State Capt.
Sen Mo Ride Capt
Area Development
Dixon, MO
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| 11 May 2006 5:03 AM |
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We are moving to Garrison ND on Sunday and if possible, we will make this mission. We have time off until Mem Day .
Joe Smith
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Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's
point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your
own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving
other people." Arlo Guthrie, American Artist
Riding in Support of IT1 Joseph T. Smith and the crew of the USS Chosin CG 65
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Danegeld
Posts: 48
Western South Dakota
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| 11 May 2006 7:41 AM |
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| Any word on when/where the service will be held at. I live in Rapid City and might be able to support ya'll. Never-mind, I should read more carefully. sorry.
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Mustang 40
Posts: 3
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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| 11 May 2006 8:16 AM |
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| I won't be able to make this one, but I do send a prayer for the family. God grant them comfort and peace. |
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Tuxedo61
Posts: 133
Rice Lake, WI
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| 11 May 2006 8:18 AM |
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| SSGT Wagner, Your tour is over. May God grant you peace in his arms. Deepest sympathy to the family. Standing by if the schedule works out. |
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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dencool
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| 11 May 2006 8:22 AM |
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| standing by in northeast nebraska, will watch for more details. |
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dynalowgirl
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Jamestown, NC
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| 11 May 2006 8:33 AM |
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| My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to Staff Sgt. Greg Wager's family and friends. I heard about Greg's death earlier this week on another Forum, through which I am a member, and knew it was only time before we saw his name listed in the watchlist and now on the confirmed missions thread. I will be with you in spirit as another American hero is escorted to his final meeting place. Thank you for your service Greg. |
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Honor thy Mother, Honor thy Country
Greensboro/Triad PRC
NC Central Region Captain
MCL #260, Carolina Marine Riders
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Jammie
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| 11 May 2006 10:33 AM |
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Thanks to the wonderful people in the Carolinas, we've found this site. This is such an awesome thing for all of you to be doing.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Wagner family. They are such wonderful people and Greg is truly our hero. Greg was responsible for saving the lives of two soldiers in the past. He gave his own life while he was in the process of protecting another soldier. I know they will be reading all the supportive and comforting posts that are here and I hope it will ease their pain. I am so sorry for all the shock and pain that Blondie, Kenny, and the rest of the family are going through right now. May God bless the Wagner family and be with the riders on their journeys. (FYI Greg was a biker, too and loved motorcycles.) |
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bbmac
Posts: 17
Dayton OH
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| 11 May 2006 11:02 AM |
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| Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Wagner family. Standing by in Apple Valley MN |
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marinemom&dad
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| 11 May 2006 3:26 PM |
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| I know in my heart that God must have a very special place in heaven for our fallen heroes. Our heartfelt condolences to Staff Sgt. Greg Wagner's family. 1Marinemom Conway, South Carolina |
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waycord
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Jacksonville, Fl
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| 11 May 2006 6:03 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends. |
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AW2 (AW/SAR) Wayne Cordeau
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aDeweyd
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| 11 May 2006 9:10 PM |
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God welcomed Sgt. Wagner into his arms!
I pray for comfort and peace for Sgt. Wagner's family and friends!
If all goes well I plan to be there in support of another of our fallen heros!
Dewey
Sons of God MC
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goldwing04
Posts: 30
Mankato, Minnesota
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| 11 May 2006 9:14 PM |
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Dewey,
let me know if you go, would like to meet you and other bro's in Christ, I was there in Alden and inquired about your organization. Dan |
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broseland
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| 12 May 2006 3:56 AM |
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| I don't have a bike, but I will be there just the same... I'm a newbie, so I don't really know what to do... do I have to bring anything, ect. |
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Brandy L. Roseland
235th MP Company
Rapid City, SD
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albert5001
Posts: 38
Stewart, MN
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| 12 May 2006 6:44 AM |
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My heart goes out to the Wagner family. I am trying to adjust my work schedule so I can attend. Welcome Brandy, MikeF. Bring a 3x5 flag and yourselves.
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gwinslow
Posts: 538
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 12 May 2006 7:36 AM |
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broseland, like albert5001 said, bring yourself and a 3x5 flag with pole if at all possible, Walmart sells a 3x5 flag and pole kit for $19.95 that not only will fit in your car but fits on most bikes. Menards has a 3x5 polyester flag for $4.99 and a wooden flag pole for $5.95 that will fit in your car, but will not so easily fit on a motorcycle.
Oh yeah, most of us will be in wearing chaps and leather jackets and leather vests, so don't over dress broseland. Since I'm disabled I have to cage it and being 3rd generation Texan I was taught to wear a tie and sport coat at minimum for funerals so on my first mission I was a little over dressed but a buddy had tossed in an extra leather jacket and vest for me to wear. Now I wear my motorcycle jacket, vest and jeans on missions.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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gwinslow
Posts: 538
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 12 May 2006 8:19 AM |
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If you cage it, bottom line, wear what you are comfortable wearing when you attend a funeral and remember, the PGR's mission is honor the fallen hero and pay respect to the family and community. You can do that in a suit or leathers or anything in between in my humble opinion.
I've ridden motorcycles for years so I had the jacket in the closet. And after 14 years I took my motorcycle out of storage yesterday and am going to attempt riding again after it comes out of the shop. My doctors and family will just have to get over it. Some of my best memories are riding my motorcycle. |
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
Red, White, & Blue Book - MN Coordinator |
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aDeweyd
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| 12 May 2006 9:46 AM |
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Will do Dan!
Dewey
Sons of God MC
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Alien
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Evansdale, Iowa
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| 12 May 2006 9:53 AM |
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| If I can clear my schedule, I'll be there with Dewey |
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Alien
Sons of God MC
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 12 May 2006 10:06 AM |
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| Gwinslow - best wishes to you, be safe and know that we are all pulling for you! |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 12 May 2006 10:56 AM |
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| Thank you Staff Sgt Gregory A. Wagner for your service to your country to preserve our freedom, you are a real hero and will not be forgotton. God bless and protect this family in their time of loss. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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broseland
Posts: 14
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| 12 May 2006 11:19 AM |
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Thank you all for the help and info.
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Brandy L. Roseland
235th MP Company
Rapid City, SD
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nebrider
Posts: 20
Omaha, NE
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| 12 May 2006 2:05 PM |
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| just found PGR through my ABATE of Iowa news letter, if this goes down Friday good chance I can make it. coming from Omaha if anyone interested.... |
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"Greatness knows not time or place but marks a soul for sacrifice and deeds" - Marvin Olson, Omaha, NE |
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OlWaddie
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| 12 May 2006 4:13 PM |
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May God bless SSG Wagner, his family, and all our fallen heroes.
Standing by in southwest Iowa. |
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Bubu
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| 12 May 2006 9:09 PM |
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Hi all,
Just joined the site, am very happy to see this site so active and thankful you folks are out there.
Our hearts are heavy over the loss of Sgt. Wagner, we pray for strength for his family and unit.
We live near Mitchell and as Sgt. Wagner, our son is also a member of 147th, but was active last year in Iraq. . Unfortunately one of our home town boys got severly injured in the same incident and we are awaiting word of his arrival at stateside hospital while raising funds to help his folks with some of the expenses.
We don't own a bike at this time, but would be proud to stand with you all.
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Durty Bird
Posts: 19
SD Ride Captain
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| 12 May 2006 9:14 PM |
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| I visited with the Casualty Assistance Officer today. Should be an update coming tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted. |
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Jeff "Durty Bird" Anderson
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.patriotguard.org
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Member #636
www.combatvet.org
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