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trident_t150 
Posts: 715
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 16 Jul 2008 4:58 AM |
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| Correction on Directions Coming from Hwy 30 from the south, Hwy 91 runs north out of the town of Lake Wilson, not Hadley. |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 211
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 16 Jul 2008 7:25 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Richard "Dick" Wieme. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead. Thank you for inviting the Patriot Guard to stand in Honor of your Loved One.
To Navy Veteran Richard Wieme - Thank you SIR for your service to our country. We are forever grateful to 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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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3260
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 Jul 2008 4:45 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard "Dick" Wieme,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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trident_t150
Posts: 715
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 16 Jul 2008 4:46 PM |
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Even though we had very short notice for this mission, we had nine PGR riders from three different sectors and myself standing the flag line at the rural sw Minnesota church. Most people attending the funeral, including Richard's family, the funeral directors, pastor, and Tyler Am Legion Honor Guard had not heard of the Patriot Guard, and let me tell you, this group of dedicated volunteers left a very good first impression on all, and we gained two new members from the family.
The funeral procession was a distance of 11 miles on two state highways, involving three counties. Lyon County Sheriff's office provided an escort for the first 7 miles, then blocked traffic as we turned left on Hwy 14, and proceeded the final four miles to the cemetery, where a State Patrol officer was waiting to stop traffic so all could safely turn left into the country cemetery at the bottom of an overpass. PGR cager Jennifer Fadness had gone on ahead with the honor guard, and when we came down the overpass over Hwy 23, everyone saw her one solitary flag flying at the entrance to the cemetary. We are so used to seeing dozens of flags, that the visual impact of just one flying was just as impressive. Our flag line was quickly reestablished for the interment, and many family members and friends of Richard's walked the flag line and thanked us, as did the Tyler Amercan Legion members who provided the Honor Guard.
A bar and grill in the neighboring town of Ruthton prepared a table for us, and we had a hearty roast beef dinner, before leaving for our respective homes.
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Alan Peterson
Marshall Sector Ride Captain
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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