gaspasser 
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| 07 Jul 2006 3:18 PM |
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To all,
Spc. Kyle R. Miller of Willmar has been promoted to Sgt. Miller post humously.
He is scheduled to arrive on Minnesota soil at 1630 hours today.
A hero returns. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Kevin Peterson
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sellersjr
Posts: 82
Kasson, MN
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Hoffmann
Posts: 33
Hastings , Mn.
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| 07 Jul 2006 4:05 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolennces to the family of SPC Kyle Miller . The sacrifice your son has made allows us all to live in freedom .Words will never be sufficient to express my gratitude ...
Standing by in Hastings , Minn. |
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CUGLAND
Posts: 347
Rochester, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 4:13 PM |
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My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt Kyle R. Miller.
Anyone planning on riding this mission from Rochester on Monday, please contact me so that I can plan the route accordingly.
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 07 Jul 2006 4:21 PM |
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Mankato MN Sector.
I'm sorry for the early time but it's important that I arrive early in Willmar.
4:45am - We will stage at Mankato Harley Davidson, 1200 North River Drive in Mankato (just off Hwy 14 and on Hwy 169)
5:00am - We will be leaving Mankato HD no later than 5:00am on US 14 West, at Sleepy Eye turn onto US 4 North, at Fairfax turn onto Hwy 19 West, at Morton turn onto US 71 and take that to Willmar.
7:30am - Arrive in Willmar, MN and go directly to the Willmar High School, North-East Parking Lot for final staging.
I know this is a little out of the way, it's 2 hours 36 minutes and 113.06 miles. However this keeps us on semi major roads which should provide safe shoulders should someone need to pull off in an emergency.
We will stop for gas on the way, my bike can't go farther than 100 miles on a tank of gas.
Bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole if at all possible.
Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, pack rain gear, bring WATER and something to EAT. We must be self-sufficient.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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gaspasser
Posts: 39
Soutwest minnesota
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| 07 Jul 2006 4:25 PM |
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To all PGR,
This is a confirmed mission for Monday June 10, 2006 with funeral service at 1000 in Willmar MN. The Services will be held at the Civic Center in Willmar for Sgt. Kyle R. Miller.
0800 Staging opens at the Willmar High School, next to the Civic Center, North-East Parking lot, exit off of Highway 23/71 one exit north of Highway 12 exit. This exit is marked for the High school and Civic Center.
0840 Pre-Mission Briefing
0850 Short Ride to Civic Center (less than 1 block)
0900 Stand guard for 1000 service
1100 (est) Funeral ends, present arms for loading of casket
1115 (est) Pack hand held flags for ride to burial site. Flags on bikes for ride thru town.
1125 (est) Arrive at cemetery park on sidewalk.
1130 (est) Stand guard for the burial.
1200 (est) Dismissed
Two gas stations are located on Highway 12 going into town. Ampride-Cenex on right does not have high octane. Debbies gas stop on left has 92 octane gas.
Three motels are located on Highway 12 going into Willmar.
Comfort Inn (320) 231-2608 Approx. 65.00 night
AmericInn (320) 231-1962 Approx. 65.00 night
Holiday Inn (320) 235-6060 Approx. 80.00 to 110.00 night
Thank you all for honoring Sgt. Miller.
Ride Safe.
The Marshall area PGR will muster at the Marshall High School on Highway 23 at 0600 with departure at 0615 for Willmar.
Kevin Peterson
Marshall Ride Captain
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Alford317
Posts: 2
Oslo, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 5:42 PM |
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Hello All,
I'm a newby here from the Grand Forks area. I'm planning on attending this funeral and would like to know if anyone wants to ride down with me Monday Morning. Feel free to email me @ alford317@gimail.af.mil.
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Janitor
Posts: 5
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| 07 Jul 2006 6:04 PM |
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I'm new here as well, and this will be my first mission.
I'm thinking of leaving the south metro (Lakeville) by bike around 06:00 if anyone's interested in riding together. |
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TJC
Posts: 5
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| 07 Jul 2006 6:37 PM |
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I will be riding out for this mission Monday morning from Hastings, MN. sometime after 0300.
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calamityjane
Posts: 2561
brooklyn park mn
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| 07 Jul 2006 6:39 PM |
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my deepest sympathies to the family of sgt. kyle miller. may god bless you all.
standing by in brooklyn park.
calamityjane
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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Rdbling Lady
Posts: 783
Assistant State Captain:Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 07 Jul 2006 6:40 PM |
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on behalf of the Maine PGR, we wish to send our dearest condolences to Spc. Miller's family and friends. It is always hard to express the sadness each time we see a new name on the list. Kyle will always be a hero in our lives, Spc. Miller thank you for you service and dedication to protecting our nation
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Assistant State Captain, Maine
Christine Suydam
Spouse USCG South Portland
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albert5001
Posts: 38
Stewart, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 6:56 PM |
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My wife and I will be there to pay respects to Kyle's family and friends and to honor a fallen hero.
Here are some articles about Sgt. Miller and his family. You need to register with the paper, but the articles are very good. This is a good family in need of support.
Al J
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Little Joe
Posts: 86
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| 07 Jul 2006 7:38 PM |
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On Behalf of Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Maine our deepest condolences go out to the family
Joseph Armstrong
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Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Maine |
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medic7223
Posts: 2
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| 07 Jul 2006 7:41 PM |
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condolences to Sgt. Miller's family
Standing by in Atwater
I will be in Willmar |
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hoss0067
Posts: 9
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| 07 Jul 2006 7:49 PM |
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LooseLucy
Posts: 200
Atlanta, GA
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| 07 Jul 2006 7:54 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Kyle R. Miller, a True American Hero:
May God bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
My prayers are with you. Spc. Miller, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Sue
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In life we know this: They stood so brave and tall in honor of their country they gave
Their life ~ Their all.
Proud Wife of a Marine! |
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snowman789
Posts: 65
Minneapolis
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| 07 Jul 2006 8:20 PM |
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God Bless you Son. You are my Hero. I can't say enough about how grateful I am for what you did for this country. My prayers are with you. Thank You
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Dick "Snowman" Ratliff
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many, to so few---Winston Churchill |
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shadow_sarge
Posts: 32
West Fargo, ND
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:08 PM |
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On behalf of my family I would like to express our condolences to the Miller family. May God's love surround you and comfort you during this time of sorrow. May you find peace in knowing that Kyle is a true American hero in our eyes. I thank you for allowing us the privilege to come and honor him as he should be. Standing by in West Fargo,ND
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NDARNG: 1980- STILL SERVING
OIF IRAQ 04-05 WITH 141 ECB
RIDING IN MEMORY OF GEORGE C. MOEN, US ARMY WWII AND WENDELL V. COLES, US ARMY, WWII
"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is is doing it." Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
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night*sky
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Rushmore MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:23 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences for the family and friends of Sgt. Kyle Miller. Standing by in Rushmore MN. |
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flagwaver
Posts: 81
Saint Paul, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:31 PM |
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To the family & friends of Spc. Miller, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!
Standing by in St Paul for metro staging place and time. I will have 2 chairs for DAV's and plenty of water..
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JRedfield
Posts: 77
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:35 PM |
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As I prepare to go to Willmar to honor Sgt Kyle Miller I want to share with you a paragraph of an email sent to a friend of mine by her nephew in Iraq. She and her nephew both agreed I could share this with you:
Hello all happy Independence week. Maybe one of the toughest stretches of time since in country! The loss of a fellow soldier this week and then having his ceremony on the 5 July has brought the reality of everything we do to light. His name was Sgt. Kyle Miller (probably a name I will never forget), and to tell you the truth he was one of those new, very young kids that I gave a lot of shit to. His bed was right next to mine while we trained at Shelby so I had plenty of time to get after him. Much of what he did (like leave his weapon unguarded, and smoking in military vehicles) caused me to get after him, but once I got him he would give me that smile and that of course made things worse. We did have a good relationship once things were all understood. He will be missed, and any loss is tuff."
I felt this helped me understand who Sgt Kyle Miller is, made me feel closer to this American Hero.
It also made me realize that we have a lot of troops to support over there, and around the world.
Our best wishes go out to his brothers in Iraq, and around the world as they defend our freedom.
My sincerest sympathies to Sgt Miller's family, I hope it helps to know that we care.
I will be honored to be there Monday.
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:39 PM |
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Attn Metro area Patriot Guard Riders:
Below is the staging info for the upcoming mission to honor Sgt. Kyle Miller of Willmar, MN this Monday July 10th. For this mission, the NE and NW Metro Ride Captains (JD Daher and Kevin Price) are unable to attend. We hope that PGR members from their sectors will be able to make it to the other sector staging locations or the final metro staging location in Orono.
SW Metro Ride Captain John Redfield will be staging at the Eden Prairie Mall in the Sears/Wildfire parking lot, the same place we all met up for the Sgt. Koch mission.
Arrive by 4:30 AM, leaving NLT 4:45 AM.
In addition SE Metro Ride Captain Nate "Birdie" Zenker will be staging at St. Paul Harley Davidson (I-94 & Century Ave).
Arrive by 4:15 AM, leaving NLT 4:30 AM.
Both of these staging areas will then meet at Orono High School, located near Hwy-12 & Old Crystal Lake Rd in Long Lake, MN.
Everyone should be there by 5:15 AM, we will be leaving NLT 5:30 AM.
If you are coming west on 494, please remember that 494 is closed between Hwy. 5 and 394. It is best to take 169 north to 394 and then 394 west to Orono High School. (392 becomes US12 after crossing 494.)
The entire Metro group will then proceed to Willmar together to meet with everyone else at Willmar High School, next to the Civic Center, North-East Parking lot, exit off of Highway 23/71 one exit north of Highway 12 exit. This exit is marked for the High school and Civic Center.
As always, please arrive at any of the staging areas with a full tank of fuel, food and water (if you need some), and most importantly a flag.
Thank you all in advance for your help in honoring this American Hero!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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Hoffmann
Posts: 33
Hastings , Mn.
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:39 PM |
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Looking to join with other PGR riders from Hastings Area , Departure Time ; Rally Point ect. Please advise ..... Standing By in Hastings ....
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:49 PM |
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Hoffman, please feel free to join us at St Paul Harley!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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flagwaver
Posts: 81
Saint Paul, MN
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:59 PM |
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I will be staging at St Paul Harley, if you need me to haul something drop me a line flagwaver1955@yahoo.com
See you all 4:15 monday ride safe!!!!
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