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shadow54822 
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cameron, wi
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| 06 Jul 2009 8:03 AM |
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| I am humbled and honored to be invited to ride and stand for and with Steven on this mission. This fallen warriors missions will now be with and for GOD.
GOD BLESS..Stand TALL..BE PROUD Family. Friends,America and all those injoying FREEDOM..
PVT Steven Drees sacrificed the ultimate for us.
We will always salute you... |
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ghaase
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Hubertus Wisconsin
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| 06 Jul 2009 8:22 AM |
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It will be an honor for me to stand with my flag for you Steven, for you are a true American hero. You are not forgotten nor will you ever be. You have given your all for our country.
I salute you............. |
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armymedic
Posts: 126
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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| 06 Jul 2009 9:22 AM |
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| Phase I Mission Summary ~ 85 Patriot Guard Members stood the flagline yesterday (Sunday) on the tarmac at Menominee, MI. airport. It was a beautiful, sunny day to bring Pfc Steven Drees home for his final rest. We had 64 motorcycles in escort with the family & the Military. The ride home went along Riverside Dr. for approx. 12 miles. It was our extreme honor to offer our support to his family. We will further support all of them on Tuesday & Wednesday for his visitation and burial. May God bless him and his family. Kudos to all involved in the ceremony yesterday. It was flawless in scope. Best regards, Michael Weaver, PGR, SRC, N.E.WI. ~ Army Medic, Vietnam, 1968-69 ~ |
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Chitown
Posts: 855
Leawood, KS
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| 06 Jul 2009 10:48 AM |
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Pvt. Steven Drees,
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. Its men like you that allow us to live in the greatest country in the world. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Stephen's family and friends. I grieve for your loss and pray for your well being. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
American Legion Riders Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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RDWinters
Posts: 1924
Wilson,NC
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| 06 Jul 2009 4:25 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Pvt. Steven T. Drees. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Thank you Pvt. Drees for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless You. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
De Oppresso Liber
R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Paris, France
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 07 Jul 2009 6:40 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt.Steven T. Drees ,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 ) " We Will Stand Until Someone Stand For Us "
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas " We Do What We Do Because We Care "
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC. |
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LV2RDE
Posts: 721
Calhoun Ga, 30701
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| 07 Jul 2009 7:00 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy for the family of Pvt. Steven T. Drees. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our Great Nation. You will now be remembered as a HERO as you walk with the Heroes who have gone before you, and you to sir will not be forgotten. Your watch is now complete….your battle over, and we will take the watch from here. May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand until we all meet again.
Kemmer and Jan
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Kemmer
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
Georgia Mentor Team
770-548-2242
mcneese4310@comcast.net
Proud Member GA Patriot Guard....Part of it..Proud of it...No Borders!!!
I carry the Beads in Honor and Respect for all Vietnam Vets...I will never forget...in your Honor..
SP4-E4-ARMY REGULAR MICHAEL ELI KING
101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
Casuality was on March 5 1971
in LZ,Laos.
Panel 04W-Line -24
Thank you Mike for my Freedom...
Riding in honor of Sgt. Ashley R Williams Currently serving in Afganistan
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chumly5150
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| 08 Jul 2009 7:36 AM |
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Heavy, heavy hearts for the Drees family. Chuck you ride!!!!
Steve, thanks so much, and I look forward to a ride in the sky someday! Victory 8-Ball |
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harleyriderone
Posts: 204
Rapid River, MI and Lake Worth, FL.
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| 09 Jul 2009 1:10 PM |
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It was truly an honor for my wife and I to stand the flagline for Pvt. Steve Drees with so many other committed patriots. Steve's parents and only sibling, his twin brother, were obviously grateful to us for being there. Many thanks to R/C Mike Weaver for a great job of leadership. Steve: R.I.P. you've now got a rightful place in heaven where war shall be no more. |
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Al & Dolly Salmi
Lake Worth FL & Rapid River MI
R/C - Central U.P. of MI
"Always Riding With Respect" - In honor of our Air Force pilot son, Capt. Brad and Army son Major Mike....BOTH Iraqi War Veterans.
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armymedic
Posts: 126
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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| 11 Jul 2009 8:38 AM |
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| FINAL MISSION REPORT ~ The day of visitation for Pfc Drees' ceremomy (Tues) began with the motorcycle escort from the funeral home to Peshtigo H.S. at 0800 hrs. with PGR & law enforcement. The weather today, as well as Sunday from the airport was postcard-perfect. He was laid in state by the US Army Honor team from Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. SFC Volle was the NCOIC. We posted the flagline at 0930 hrs. 55 PGR's stood the line for 8.5 hrs. I would estimate that 2,000 paid their respects to the young soldier. We even had a young man from Ireland, Keith,stand in our flagline. He had been brought by another PGR member. 5 Goldstar families came to offer their condolences. The people of Peshtigo were most kind to all of us, and we were offered every courtesy to include food & water. The funeral was held in the school gym, that held 1400. It was overflowing. At 1800 hrs, we escorted Pfc Drees back to the funeral home with all of us & law enforcement again. The family held a large community picnic 3 blocks from the H.S. on the river & invited all of us. Approx. 15 PGR's came. It was a very special time of sharing, indeed. As with all small communites, everyone brought a dish to pass and there was every kind of salad, meats, & desserts imagineable. It was a good way to unwind from our duty & dialogue with the family & people from town. I stayed with a friend in town named Bill. He is a Marine Veteran & we stayed up & talked of the events of the day, until I could not keep my eyes open any further. I slept like a rock, from sheer exhaustion...
Wednesday ~ Began by myself & my 2 ride captains assisting Bill & some Legion members, hoist approx 30 flags up on permanent poles in front of the cemetery. Each one of these flags were from local veterans burials. Their name had been inscribed on the seam of each flag. It was a sight to behold. We then went to breakfast & talked of the details of the day. Gathered at the funeral home for escort at 10:30 hrs. Had approx. 45 PGR's escort Pfc Dress to his final rest at Riverside Cemetery. Again, the weather was perfect. It was a private ceremony. Family, Military & Patriot Guard only. A slight breeze to furl the flags & keep the mosquitoes away.I think we were done by 12:45 hrs. We left as we had come. In silence. Another young American who died in defense of our country. He earned the Bronze Star as a result of his actions in his final firefight. We will NOT forget you, Pfc Drees. May the Good Lord give you his peace. "Save one backward glance, for the places they can no longer go".... Best regards, Michael Weaver, Patriot Guard, SRC, N.E.WI. ~ Army Medic, Vietnam, 1968-69~ |
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jcurran516
Posts: 896
Dodgeville,Wisconsin WI State Captain
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| 28 Jul 2009 7:08 AM |
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
My name is CPT Gianoulakis, and I was Steven's company commander over
here in Afghanistan. I just wanted to say thank you for assisting
Steven and his family during his arrival home; as he completed his final
mission. Your support is appreciated and wonderful. I have had the
honor of assisting a Soldier home for the last time and know that is an
important mission that cannot be left to chance. The time and energy
that you put into ensuring he received the honors deserved and rightly
earned keeping in line with the family's wishes is outstanding. Thank
you for taking care of my Soldier and his family.
Respectfully,
CPT Gianoulakis
LOUIS C. GIANOULAKIS
CPT, IN
Commanding
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"If anybody is wondering: Where are the young idealists? Where are the people willing to devote themselves to causes larger than themselves? They are in uniform in Iraq, straddling the divide between insanity and order."
David Brooks from the Soldier's Angels Home Page
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