johnnybongo 
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Cruizer,
Would it be possible to form up a group here in Augusta for the trip south? Would like to head down in a group if at all possible. Just pick a spot and a time, I'll be there.
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Cruizer
Posts: 755
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 20 Jun 2006 5:06 PM |
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Thanks Bongo and you too Sargie for mentioning the idea of forming a group up in Augusta. Here is the plan then and anyone who wishes to join us for the ride to Portland is welcome. Lets all meet at the Civic Center at say 9am. We'll roll at 9:15. Meet at the main parking lot. I'll get there a few minutes early, so look for a short/fat guy on a black bike.
I'm guessing Swaybar and Pushboats will join us. Drop me an email so I'll know how many to expect at the Civic Center. Lets see, me, Bongo, Sargie, Swaybar, Pushboats, and Mainer makes six thus far. Anybody else?
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US Army Retired
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Fred Custer
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| 20 Jun 2006 5:18 PM |
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johnnybongo
Posts: 29
West Gardiner, Maine
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| 20 Jun 2006 6:45 PM |
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Thanks Cruizer. I will see you at the Civic Center at 0900 sharp.
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gomez423
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| 20 Jun 2006 6:54 PM |
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To the family & friends of Capt Damon, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Another member of our Maine family has fallen and will not be forgotten.
Cruizer:
Barring any unforseen problems, I will see you, Swaybar, Pushboats and whoever else shows up on Friday morning.
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Augusta Maine
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nhparrot
Posts: 183
Hampstead, NH
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| 21 Jun 2006 4:17 AM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and loved ones of Capt. Damon. Thank you Capt Damon for your sacrifice to protect and preserve freedom.
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USAF, USAFR, USAR ('72 - '83) |
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cpl r.c.smith
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| 21 Jun 2006 4:39 AM |
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| is there going to be a staging area for us in n.h. riding from northwood. would like to make it.... |
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CaptainKip
Posts: 115
Outside of Gettysburg, PA
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| 21 Jun 2006 5:07 AM |
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May God Bless and Keep CPT Damon always and comfort his family and loved ones.
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Kip Hamilton
So. Central PA Ride Captain
Outside of Gettysburg, PA
USArmy 1978-1984
A.L. Post 202
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Swaybar
Posts: 835
Spruce Head, ME
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| 21 Jun 2006 7:30 AM |
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I will swing by the Rockland High School about 7:45 if anyone wants to ride up to Augusta together.
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Mike
State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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Cruizer
Posts: 755
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 21 Jun 2006 10:35 AM |
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INFO.....INFO.....INFO
Hi Everyone, Cruizer here.
We have been asked to provide an escort from the Cathedral to the cemetery. I know as of yesterday a decision had not yet been made. It now has.
I have taken the liberty of piecing together some MISSION maps. Please download and print yourself a copy if you desire. I will not have copies for everybody the day of the mission in that I do not have saddlebags on my scooter and my storage capacity is limited. :-(
Thanks for being patient, more info is coming.
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Attachment: MAP SHOWING STAGING AREA.pdf
Attachment: MAP SHOWING EXIT.pdf
Attachment: MAP SHOWING CEMETERY.pdf
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US Army Retired
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Special Events Coordinator
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Cruizer
Posts: 755
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 21 Jun 2006 12:35 PM |
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INFO.....INFO.....INFO
Friday is going to be a long day. First we stage at Hannaford's in the morning and head over to the funeral home at 11:30. Family arrives there at 12:30. We depart the funeral home at 13:45. Services begin at 2:00pm, will end around 3:00 pm I'm guessing. Then we ride to the cemetery for services there.
Please be sure to bring something to eat and drink. Although there are plenty of places to get something to eat and drink at the staging area, your choices are limited at the funeral home and at the Cathedral. Just down the street from the funeral home is a Dunkin Donuts....walking distance.
I have not been to the cemetery, so no idea about what might be available in that area.
I know that in addition to my first aid kit, I'll carry a bottle or two of water and maybe a sandwich that I'll pick up at Hannafords.
Oh, and don't forget to bring your flags. ;-)
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US Army Retired
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frebrd
Posts: 429
Oxford County Ride Captain, Norway Maine
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| 21 Jun 2006 3:30 PM |
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cruizer, my wife and I will be there.
John & Bunny
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Jharley48
Posts: 149
Franklin, Ma
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| 21 Jun 2006 3:41 PM |
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Cruizer
I'll also be there, i'm in Mass waiting to see if anyone from here is going
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Grizzly45wm
Posts: 7
Topsham
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| 21 Jun 2006 3:48 PM |
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Cruizer, It's my intention to meet you at Hannafords, unless you need me someplace else. I will leave Topsham sometime around 10am unless needed.
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highsalute
Posts: 1276
Huntsville, AL
Home is where the Heart is!
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| 21 Jun 2006 4:39 PM |
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| Cruizer...what about us coming from the west and down 495? Which Hannaford's is this? In order for me to get on 295 I would have to go NORTH on 495 to get onto 295 South! That would be an additional 15 minutes or so. Please provide a street address and town for this Hannaford Store. Thanks. |
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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kawa1500
Posts: 93
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| 21 Jun 2006 4:52 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Cpt Damon Ill be honor to be there friday.
Wow Thanks Cruizer I almost missed this mission I live close by Falmouth if ya need any thing or to check out routes let me know |
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Swaybar
Posts: 835
Spruce Head, ME
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| 21 Jun 2006 5:50 PM |
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The Hannaford's physical address is 295 Forest Ave, Portland
Cruizer has supplied directions from exit 7 which is the easiest Rt, But alternately:
It's just off Route 302-coming from the West take left before you go under 295 overpass.
You can even take the Westbrook exit go Down Rt 25 (Brighton Ave), then when almost to 295 take a left on Bedford ST. Then a right on Preble and the Hannaford will be on the right. Exit 6a and 6b on 295 will also put you there.
It is almost directly across Deering Oaks Park on the north side of 295
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Mike
State Captain
Maine
USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
ALR Charter Member Rockland Post 1
I may not always know who I am standing next to, but I certainly have no doubt who and what I Stand For! |
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Daddytail
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| 21 Jun 2006 6:13 PM |
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MASS. STAGING AREA FOR CAPT. DAMON MISSION.
RT 93 NORTH--EXIT 47 (PELHAM ST) METHUEN, MASS.
TAKE EXIT 47 TO LIGHTS, STRAIGHT THRU BETWEEN DUNKIN DONUTS AND MCDONALDS. PARKING AREA IS TO THE LEFT OF THE ORANGE BUILDING
7:45 AM BRIEFING
8:00 AM SHARP!! DEPARTURE
MAINE AND NH RIDER--
WE WILL BE PASSING BY THE PORTSMOUTH ROTARY ( NH LIQUOR STORE) AT BETWEEN 8:30 AND 8:45, iF YOU MEET BOBBY (IMTVET) WHO IS RALLYING RIDERS IN THAT AREA AT THE LIQUOR STORE WE WILL MEET UP FOR THE TRIP TO PORTLAND
CHUCK (DADDYTAIL)
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"ONE GREAT THING ABOUT BEING A BIKER IS------ YOU UNDERSTAND WHY A DOG RIDES WITH HIS HEAD OUT THE CAR WINDOW."
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 783
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 21 Jun 2006 7:48 PM |
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Good Evening PGR Members,
All the ride Captains and State Captain will be paying our respects the the Damon Family tomorrow evening in Portland at 6:30. Please fell free to join us.
Thank you so much to everyone for all your help you have offered Don in getting this mission together. You all are the best.
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Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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5280sb
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jefferson maine
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| 21 Jun 2006 9:59 PM |
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To the family of Captain Damon,
There is no greater love for ones country than to lay down ones life for its defense.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May you rest in peace Captain and be showered with gods eternal grace. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to the United States of America, so that we may continue to ride in this great land of freedom. Doc Brooksey
10 th Special Forces Group
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Cruizer
Posts: 755
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 22 Jun 2006 5:09 AM |
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Posted By highsalute on 06/21/2006 4:39 PM
Cruizer...what about us coming from the west and down 495? Which Hannaford's is this? In order for me to get on 295 I would have to go NORTH on 495 to get onto 295 South! That would be an additional 15 minutes or so. Please provide a street address and town for this Hannaford Store. Thanks.
Asha, here you go.
Hannaford: 207-761-5967
295 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101, US
Edited after seeing Swaybar's post:
Thanks Mike. Guess your directions cover all of the bases good enough. Well done! Sure you don't live in Portland? lol ;-)
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masterchief8
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Raymond and Madison, NH
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| 22 Jun 2006 6:31 AM |
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Rest easy now Capt. Damon. My thoughts and prayers go to the Family, Friends, and Peers of Captain Damon.
My thoughts and prayers also go out to the Patriot Guard Riders who will be on this mission. Ride safe, Stand tall, and be Proud of what you do. I am sorry to say I will miss this mission.
Supporting from NH.
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MsgtPerry
Posts: 478
Kennebec County, Maine
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| 22 Jun 2006 6:45 AM |
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To the Family and Friends of Capt. Damon,
My sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to all of you in this difficult time. Capt. Damon epitomizes the ideal that I wished that every American held true to their heart..."Service above Self." May you all gain strength in the knowledge that his sacrifice has earned him the highest regard amongst all that are true patriots. His service to his country will neither go unnoticed nor be forgotten. God bless all of you and Capt. Damon...may he rest in peace. |
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Ride Captain, ME
"It is not enough that we do our best, sometimes we have to do what is required."
~Sir Winston Churchill~
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DanaEarl
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| 22 Jun 2006 9:33 AM |
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To the family of Capt. Patrick D. Damon : Heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God comfort you and bring you His peace for the sacrifice and dedication of Capt. Damon citizen, soldier, patriot, keeper of the flame of freedom. With each fallen patriot the flame of freedom burns stronger and with a fierce heat. So it is with Capt. Damon. He is now with God with comrades and patriots. God Bless you Capt. Damon
Standing by
Dana Doliber
Viet Nam 1967-'68
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Cruizer
Posts: 755
Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 22 Jun 2006 12:37 PM |
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FINAL ITINERARY
STAGING AREA
Arrive at staging area no later than 11:00am Friday morning.
Pre-ride briefing will take place at 11:10am
Kickstand up for ride to funeral home 11:30am
FUNERAL HOME
Park and form up at main entrance to funeral home with flags and banners.
12:30 family arrives.
1:45pm funeral procession departs for Cathedral
CATHEDRAL
Park and form up at main entrance with flags and banners.
Memorial services begin at 2:00pm.
At the conclusion of the memorial services, we will leave and escort the
funeral procession to the cemetery.
At the conclusion of the cemetery services, we will all depart and regroup
at the staging area. Because will will not have an escort from the cemetery
to the staging area, there is a good chance that we'll get seperated at
intersections. This is why I'm calling for a re-group at the staging area so members can once again meet up with fellow riders for the trip home.
Please review the posts in this thread.
Consider bringing something to drink and eat for yourself.
Be sure to download and print yourself a copy of the maps I've included below.
Ride safe and don't forget your flags. See you tomorrow.
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Attachment: MAP SHOWING STAGING AREA.pdf
Attachment: MAP SHOWING EXIT.pdf
Attachment: MAP SHOWING CEMETERY.pdf
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US Army Retired
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