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Subject: Mission Complete-24 SEP 06 – NAVY PIER – CHICAGO, IL – ILLINOIS’ GOLD STAR MOTHERS RECOGNITION DAY MISSION

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Smittyp83 User is Offline
Posts: 66
South Elgin, IL
22 Sep 2006 8:35 AM Alert 
Unfortunately, I wil be out of town this weekend, (Actually, I'm leaving in 2 hours!) otherwise I would be more than honored to attened.

The Gold Star Moms will be in our hearts, minds and prayers.

Smitty
2nd Aeromedical Evac Sqdn
Rhein Main, GE
USAF 1985-1989
jalger User is Offline
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.




22 Sep 2006 8:37 AM Alert 
DA- Bears are in Minnesota....
Jon D...I have your megaphone if you need to be heard above your pipes.
See ya all on Sunday.
The plan is Coastie meets us at 25 and 62 and we head to meet up with the CDW gang.
See you all Sunday...
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
Sr Hog User is Offline
Posts: 181
22 Sep 2006 12:24 PM Alert 
 We will be honored to ride in with you Big Joe. As of right now Jr Hog and his wife will be attending also. If it works out maybe we can link up on Rt 25 with Coastie and the gang as they approach from the south.

  Regards,

  Dave & Brenda
(Sr Hog / SrHogCFO) 
N IL Sr Ride Captain
Old Coastie User is Offline
Posts: 367
Wayne, Illinois
22 Sep 2006 2:52 PM Alert 
Sr Hog, sounds good. You could either come to the house (call 630-400-3055 for directions) or we could meet along Rt 25. Let me know your preference.

Regards,

John
Coastie
Wescoot2 User is Offline
Posts: 2991
Park Ridge, Illinois




22 Sep 2006 5:42 PM Alert 
 
American Forces Press Service


President Issues Proclamation in Honor of Gold Star Mothers

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2006 – Since June 23, 1936, the last Sunday in September has been recognized as Gold Star Mother's Day, thanks to Senate Joint Resolution 115.

On Sept. 20, President Bush issued a proclamation declaring that, this year, Sept. 24 will be observed as Gold Star Mother's Day.

"I call upon all government officials to display the flag of the United States over government buildings on this solemn day," he said in the proclamation. "I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public _expression of our nation's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers."

Gold Star Mothers have lost a son or daughter in service to the country.

Every generation has produced patriots willing to sacrifice for the nation. Many of these individuals have made the ultimate sacrifice. It's because of their sacrifices, and those of their mothers, that America lives in freedom, he said.

"In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, 'There's nothing adequate which anyone in any place can say to those who are entitled to display the gold star in their windows,'" Bush said. "On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay special tribute to the mothers of those lost while defending our country and extending the blessings of liberty to others."

Related Sites:
Presidential proclamation
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
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AirDiablo6 User is Offline
Posts: 5
Chicago
22 Sep 2006 9:11 PM Alert 
I am looking forward to meeting all of you and Honoring The Gold Star Mothers.

I am also proud that this will be my 1st mission with the PGR
SCREAMING EAGLE
Old Coastie User is Offline
Posts: 367
Wayne, Illinois
22 Sep 2006 9:59 PM Alert 
Hopefully the storms are out of here for the weekend. We just got power restored after six hours. Our daughter was trying to drive home during the worst of it when a very large tree fell into the road in front of her. She's okay, but it could have been a bad evening. So now that that stuff is gone we can get back to more important things.

I spoke with JP this evening re logistics for Sunday, but if others were trying to call you probably didn't get through. We can talk tomorrrow.

Regards,

John

Airdiablo6 - welcome aboard! Look forward to meeting you Sunday as we honor the Gold Star Moms.
Coastie
wolfen User is Offline
Posts: 138
Addison, Il.
22 Sep 2006 10:26 PM Alert 
I will try my hardest to make this ride.....




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cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
23 Sep 2006 3:02 AM Alert 
I will be in ChiTown this late afternoon. If anyone need to contact me, please do 217-316-5483.


MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator


"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln



President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:



"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to

that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."



Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!



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RX loader 1 User is Offline
Posts: 78
Crest Hill IL. by Joliet
23 Sep 2006 8:13 AM Alert 
Myself & BACKREST might have to pass on this mission. 
Family  Emerg. came up and we may have to fly to Florida.
So as of now, if everything goes well we will be there, if we get a phone call we will be flying out. Either way our hearts will still be with the Gold Star Mothers.
I pray that even when I'm gone that our younger generation continues to show their Respect and Honor (war or no war) as we do in the PGR for all of our Hero’s.

Jim (RX Loader 1)
JonD User is Offline
Posts: 284
Algonquin, IL
23 Sep 2006 11:43 AM Alert 
So much for removing the baffles! So what time at the dirty crapper?
JonD
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US Army 1980 - 1984
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jmpettit User is Offline
Posts: 86
Geneva, Il
23 Sep 2006 12:57 PM Alert 
Looking better than the earlier forcasts....After last night we sure don't need any more rain here in Geneva.  I got home to all of my neighbors holding rakes in the streets wading through 6-8" of water.  Thakkfully it didn't make it up to the house, but from the line of leaves and debree left when it receded it was close.  Speaking of which, Old Coastie,  I'm glad your daughter made it home safe.  I had to pull over in Wayne when the tornado sirens went off and I couldn't see through my windshield.  Definately too close for comfort.  Looking forward to honoring the Gold Star Mothers with you all tomorrow.  Ride safe. 


Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Desert Shield/Storm Veteran
"C" Co. 1st Bn 5th Marines


Still serving the community and veterans with:
Christ Community Church St Charles, IL
American Legion Post 75 Geneva, IL
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5036 St Charles, IL
Marine Corps League- Fox Valley Marines Aurora, IL
Big rock User is Offline
Posts: 2002
23 Sep 2006 1:26 PM Alert 
Big Joe, I am going to meet you all at 62/25 at about 0830. My wife let me off of the beer booth dtail I signed up for at the Roockford air show.

How many times does a guy give up working in a beer booth, rofl!!


I will bring my spit sheild just in case!
Backroad User is Offline
Posts: 222
Aurora, IL
23 Sep 2006 4:39 PM Alert 
Came back from Iowa early.  Will leave from Aurora and take I-88 and the Ike tomorrow.  I'm confused about one thing:  Should I remove the small (10'x14") PGR flag from the back of my bike?   One of Chris's messages sounded like arm bands were ok, but no PGR flags.

al
"God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to defend it." Daniel Webster
Harleydoc User is Offline
Posts: 85
Philo, Illinois
23 Sep 2006 4:59 PM Alert 
Don't have the answer to that one.  I took mine off to be safe and replaced it with my Marine flag.
When in doubt, take it out.  But in this case, take it off.  Just following what Chris had said.  If you don't get any definites, Chris did post his cell #

Steve
It takes a minute to find a special person,
An hour to appreciate them,
A day to love them,
But an entire life to forget them.
WE NEVER FORGET!

"PRIDE IS WHY I RIDE"
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
23 Sep 2006 5:45 PM Alert 

I spoke with Chris and you don't have to take your Marine flag off your bike.  He was referring to the flag line being uniformly lined with US Flags.   

We’re expecting about 100 but there will only be about 50 flags available so if you have one you can bring that would help.  But -- ride safe!!!

I sewed a back sling flag carrier out of a pant leg that fits the three-part flag poles.  Yep, the station attendants think it’s a weapon.  So I sewed a flag image on my bag.  We’ll see if that answers the questions on this trip.
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Backroad User is Offline
Posts: 222
Aurora, IL
23 Sep 2006 7:07 PM Alert 
Thanks, HarleyDoc and Ivetret.  I kinda thought Chris meant BIG PGR flags.  I'll keep my small one on the bike.  If I need to take it off, it'll take about 20 seconds with an allen wrench. 

Ivetret - glad you survived the deer.  They can really mess up a car.  Odd time for them to be jaywalking on I-55.

al
"God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to defend it." Daniel Webster
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
23 Sep 2006 7:14 PM Alert 
I didn't have the problem with the deer -- YET. 
Don't jinx me on I-55 tomorrow!!!!  Do you think deer will see a yellow safety vest?
See tiggerflying post on Aug 19 this forum.
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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jmpettit User is Offline
Posts: 86
Geneva, Il
23 Sep 2006 7:28 PM Alert 
Backroad, you are welcome to join up with us.  I am leaving Geneva at about 0700-0710 to get to Old Coastie's place in Wayne.  From there we are headed north on 25 to meet up with another group then somewhere else to meet another group.  Eventually, after witnessing what promises to be the grossest bathroom in Illinois and having to turn on my windshield wipers to clean the copenhagen off of my windshield, we will end up at Navy Pier.  
   I can't find my e-tool, so we may have to experience the bathroom in all of its glory. 

Chris-  I swear I went to wash my cage today and it started raining.  I'll spray some armor all on the tires in the AM and try to wipe off a few of the bugs that still remain from Josh's welcome home in August.
Desert Shield/Storm Veteran
"C" Co. 1st Bn 5th Marines


Still serving the community and veterans with:
Christ Community Church St Charles, IL
American Legion Post 75 Geneva, IL
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5036 St Charles, IL
Marine Corps League- Fox Valley Marines Aurora, IL
Backroad User is Offline
Posts: 222
Aurora, IL
24 Sep 2006 3:33 AM Alert 
JP -

Would love to join you guys, but have an early breakfast in Naperville to go to and don't want anyone wondering if I'm going to show up on time or not.  I'm so close to I-88 that it's a straight shot for me after that.

Ivetret / Tiggerflying -  

I no sooner punched the button on that message, then I remembered it was Tiggerflying who got mixed up with the deer, not Ivetret.  Apologies to both of you - I'm still trying to sort out names.  Sometimes being in a hurry doesn't help matters either.

al
"God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to defend it." Daniel Webster
ivetret User is Offline
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
24 Sep 2006 4:37 AM Alert 
Al,
I bet I could win the "I forgot your name" contest.
Forum names
Biker names
Real Names
Faces.....etc
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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jalger User is Offline
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.




24 Sep 2006 6:22 AM Alert 
Big Rock..
It will be great to see you.
Ride safe.
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
jalger User is Offline
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.




24 Sep 2006 6:25 AM Alert 
Jeff...We'll see you at 60 and 94...
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
Old Coastie User is Offline
Posts: 367
Wayne, Illinois
24 Sep 2006 7:46 PM Alert 
There was something weird about this event today. The fact that the Gold Star Mothers and their families gave the PGR a standing ovation seemed completely ass-backwards to me. It's not about us, and we should have been the ones giving them a standing ovation today.

If we get invited to attend again next year, I'd like to propose a completely different agenda. I'd like to propose that we pass the hat and provide each Gold Star Mother with a bouquet of flowers. I'd then like to stand the Gold Star Mothers in a line and have each of us pass by and say a few words of thanks to them for the sacrifice they've paid for our freedom, and then form a flag line in the back of the room.

Just my thoughts, and if it conflicts with anything from National, forget I ever said it - it was just an idea.

John
Coastie
Wescoot2 User is Offline
Posts: 2991
Park Ridge, Illinois




24 Sep 2006 7:51 PM Alert 
One word to describe this day.....


humbling

Respects,
Ed
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