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skw2258 
Posts: 79
Beaumont, TX
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| 23 Oct 2006 8:30 PM |
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FUNERAL DATE: Thursday, October 26 th.
STAGING AREA: Wal-Mart Lumberton, TX (see earlier post for directions)
STAGING TIME: 9:00 am and Kick Stands Up at 9:20 am
Sgt Winegeart's body will arrive Tuesday. If you would like to be included in the escort through Beaumont and to the funeral home be at Elk's Lodge on Hwy 90 in Beaumont by 5:30 pm and ready to roll at 5:45 pm.
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Sandra
Beaumont, TX Ride Captain
Director, Cowboy HOG Chapter #4974-Beaumont, TX
Treasurer, AVVA (Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America) Texas State Council
Riding in MEMORY of my Father, Howard R. Womack, SR WWII Army; former husband, Jim Riggs Vietnam Army; and
riding in HONOR of my Fiancee' Dave Williams US Army Desert Storm, nephew Cpl Austin G. Womack, US Marine Iraqi Freedom, Maj Andrew Stone, US Air Force, Pvt Justin Hare, US Army and all the Vietnam Veterans that never received a "Welcome Home" ride. |
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thealienmedic
Posts: 9
Baytown, Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 6:25 AM |
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rmcpeek
Posts: 236
Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 24 Oct 2006 6:30 AM |
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My condolances to the family and friends of Spc. Winegeart. Thank you for your service. God Bless.
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Choke
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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horsepen
Posts: 353
E. Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 11:41 AM |
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Sandra,
Please post the name of the funeral home. Some of us may miss the Wal-Mart staging and could catch up at the funeral home.
Respect and Honor
Robert
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Senior R/C Texas
Riding with respect and honor.
Standing for those who stood for us.
No borders.
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larrybomber83
Posts: 70
Dickinson, Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 11:46 AM |
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I wanted to make this mission, but I had to pick a day off at the beginning of the week, and I guesed Friday. I was wrong. Cannot make it on a Thursday do to loss of vacation when my Mom died. I will be there in spirit! My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Spc. Winegart, but time and support of other family members and friends will help you to get thru it.
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dbroussard
Posts: 1
Lumberton, Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 11:59 AM |
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Funeral will be held at First Baptist Church of Kountze, 100 Monroe, Kountze, TX 77625, 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 26, 2006 with interment at Jordan Cemetery, 1535 Nicklebur Rd.,Kountze, TX 44625. Please visit this link for more information and maps to church and cemetery. You can also leave a note for the family. http://www.broussardsmortuary.com/services.asp?page=sdetail&id=2891&locid=
Riding with Respect and Honor,
Donna Broussard, PGR Member, Lumberton, TX |
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DisGuy
Posts: 65
Rosenberg, TX
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| 24 Oct 2006 1:16 PM |
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Regretfully, I must stand down from this mission, as it is at the same time as a major exam at UH.
My heart will be there, even if my body isn't.
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HogDaddy
Posts: 44
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| 24 Oct 2006 3:06 PM |
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God Bless you Sgt. Winegeart, Lord willing I will be there to honor you.
Semper Fi
Fred
USMC Vietnam 67-69
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Fred Powell
Sgt. USMC
Vietnam Vet 67-69
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
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JohnnyD
Posts: 637
PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 24 Oct 2006 6:08 PM |
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| Houston PGR Itinerary to attend the services for Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart, 23, of Kountze, TX - 26 Oct 06
This is the Houston Area Patriot Guard Riders Itinerary to attend the service for Spc. Daniel Winegeart, who gave all for you and me, this Thursday the 26th. I know this is a weekday but lets have a good turnout from the area to honor this fallen hero.
Iron Horses if you have then, cages are always welcomed. If you gage it (car or truck) please bring extra flags and if possible an ice chest with some water in it for the riders and the community at the services. If we get a support vehicle we can bring the flags we have.
Date: Thursday October 26th 2006
Houston Staging Area: We will stage in Baytown off I-10 and FM 3180 at the Exxon Station (north east corner), exit number off I-10 is 800 from west or east. This is where we meet for the last mission to Beaumont .
Time: 7:00AM 7:20 Riders meeting & prayer KSU 7:30AM Sharp!
Route: I-10 East to Beaumont 65 miles, 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We will travel in a staggered formation, at or close to the speed limit. If we have over 12 riders will break into groups of 6 to 8 with a 3 minute staggered departure for each group. It is safer to travel in smaller groups on the interstate than it is in one large group. If we have support vehicles they will be assigned a group to travel with, starting with the last group then next to last and so on. Know your riding limits and do not attempt to exceed them. Be sure you and your bike are up to the task. Please start hydrating the day before and remain hydrated.
RC’s for Houston John “Two Eagles” Brinkman and Rev Brian Jones
Weather: AccuWeather says a high of 85 degrees with a 30% chance of rain and windy.
I need a final head count for the Houston staging area, please ONLY reply if you will be at the staging area. Reply to pgrrchouston@yahoo.com
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JohnnyD
Deputy State Captain (ret), PGR member # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva (1st Texas mission), Sgt Michael Taylor (1st SE TEX mission), CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Reyes Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Thomas Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Charles Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia |
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tneff
Posts: 178
Beasley , Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 6:09 PM |
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| Godspeed Sgt. Winegeart , I will not be able to make it. We are going out of town that morning , I will be ridiing in spirit with all the PGR in attendance. |
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Trophy Club Texas Biker
Posts: 161
Trophy Club, Texas
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| 24 Oct 2006 11:40 PM |
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When one bleeds, we all bleed, When one is taken from us, we all feel the empty void.
In the deepest part of every true patriots heart, is a pure positive energy that so truly desires to let your family know that your loss is also our loss. I know this is not always something that can be explained by a few simple written words no matter how hard I try to use my words to embrace you in this time of your family heart ache.
With Our Deepest Regret, And Our Highest Respectable Humble Regard, We openly shed more than just tears with you. Our heart aches knowing your feeling an aching void. Our heart ache is truly in honor felt for your loved one. It will be an honor and privilege for the Trophy Club Texas Bikers to stand tall, proud, respectful, silent and mourn in silence from North Texas and continue to show our support to a heart broken family, state and nation.
Steven
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skw2258
Posts: 79
Beaumont, TX
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:19 AM |
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Just a note to say THANK YOU to all the PGR members and others who participated in the escort ride home last night for this HERO. It was a very moving and heart wrenching to see how the people turned out to say thank you to this Veteran even though most did not know him or his family.
By the time we had arrived in Kountze the highway was packed. The flags were everywhere. When I turned on Hwy 326 I was not expecting what I saw.......luminaries that lighted the way for this HERO on his final ride to his hometown.
The visitation is tonight at First Baptist Church in Kountze 5:00 - 9:00 pm. The service is Thursday and the weather forecast is calling for rain. Please come out and show your support for this HERO and let his family know we appreciated his service.
When I questioned one of fellow PGR members about riding in a car instead of the bike......his response was thought provoking: HE fought in all kinds of weather conditions.......enough said. I am on the bike in the rain gear.
Hope to see everyone Thursday.
Sandra
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Sandra
Beaumont, TX Ride Captain
Director, Cowboy HOG Chapter #4974-Beaumont, TX
Treasurer, AVVA (Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America) Texas State Council
Riding in MEMORY of my Father, Howard R. Womack, SR WWII Army; former husband, Jim Riggs Vietnam Army; and
riding in HONOR of my Fiancee' Dave Williams US Army Desert Storm, nephew Cpl Austin G. Womack, US Marine Iraqi Freedom, Maj Andrew Stone, US Air Force, Pvt Justin Hare, US Army and all the Vietnam Veterans that never received a "Welcome Home" ride. |
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Dr. Brown
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| 25 Oct 2006 6:27 AM |
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| I was honored to ride with the group for Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart last night. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. What he and all the other service men and women do for our country is so deeply appreciated. We could never pay back the protection and freedom that they provide for us. May he rest in peace. |
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Romad Wife
Posts: 123
Texas Hill Country
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| 25 Oct 2006 7:59 AM |
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I wish I could have rode with you all last night the picture you paint of the evening events bring a tear to my eye and makes me proud to be called an American. Was hoping to be able to make it and ride once more with you, but do to work I'm unable. My heart, soul and spirit will be there for the PGR riders and most of all The Winegeart family and friends!
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GARY L. WAGNER
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:31 AM |
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It was my honor to participate in one of the most awe inspiring experiences of my life yesterday. I was one of a number of bikes that made the trip from Kountze, Texas to Bush Intercontinental Airport to bring home another American hero. There are no words to describe my feelings and emotions on the return trip. We started seeing small clusters of people with flags as we approached Dayton and Liberty, some 65 miles out from our final destination. The groups got bigger as we went through Nome, China and on into Beaumont where the people were assembled in even larger numbers. As we crossed into Hardin County, it was unbelievable. Daylight had given way to darkness and the people of Hardin County stood in the light of their vehicles and if no light was available, stood in the darkness to show their respect for Sgt Winegeart. There were American flags of all sizes displayed. If they had no flags, they saluted or had their hand over their heart. The crowds lining the roadway through Lumberton and into Kountze were huge. The reception in Kountze was overwhelming. The residents of this small southeast Texas town lined the street, in places several deep, holding flags and candles. As we made the turn toward the funeral home, people stood shoulder to shoulder holding flags or candles with luminaries on the ground at their feet. Hardin County, you did the memory of Sgt Winegeart proud! Patriotism is not a thing of the past like the news media might tend to suggest. There were men “of a certain age” standing ramrod straight, hands at their side, some saluting. There were families with small children waving flags or simply standing with their hands over their heart. All along the route from Beaumont through Kountze, there were law enforcement vehicles, ambulances, wreckers and fire trucks parked with their lights flashing. Thanks to the police officers, sheriffs, deputies and constables who handled the escort duties. They did a phenomenal job of keeping everyone safe. Last night Southeast Texas stood silent and proud as we brought our hero home.
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Talavera
Posts: 67
Austin,Tx
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| 25 Oct 2006 8:40 AM |
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It look like I won't be able to go on this mission do to work but I will be there in spirt. Brothers and Sisters that are going be careful, It's a long drive and the weather doesn't seem good.
Thursday weather Patchy fog in the morning. Cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy before midnight then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight
Once Once again I like offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart He will be missed but forgotten.
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Mseiley
Posts: 3
Kountze,Tx.(north of Beaumont)
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| 25 Oct 2006 5:47 PM |
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Godspeed Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart. Thank you for your service to our
country. As a resident of the small community of Kountze I would like
to take this opportunity to thank all that participated in last nights
escort for our home town hero. Last night was my first ride with the
Patriot Guard Riders, and was more of an honor than I could have
possibly anticipated. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for
your participation.
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deskjet7
Posts: 8
Killeen, Texas
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| 25 Oct 2006 9:19 PM |
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| To Spc. Daniel W. Winegart's family. We pray that God would comfort you in your loss of someone dear and precious to you. Though I did not know your son personally, thank you for raising a him to love and serve his country. Thank you to Spc. Danaiel W Winegart for giving his life for our freedom. May we never forget the sacrifice he has made. Let Freedom Ring!!! |
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God bless America and God bless our troops!
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JohnnyD
Posts: 637
PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 25 Oct 2006 9:58 PM |
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| Riders traveling from Houston, please check the weather in the morning and be sure you are not biting off more that you can handle if it is bad. Safety First! |
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JohnnyD
Deputy State Captain (ret), PGR member # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva (1st Texas mission), Sgt Michael Taylor (1st SE TEX mission), CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Reyes Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Thomas Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Charles Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia |
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bigtom2062
Posts: 37
Fannett, Texas
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:37 AM |
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Just a note to let every one know that the WBC plans on being there at the church at 10:15am today. I am hoping for a very good turn out,despite the weather forecast. To all my brothers and sisters riding today. please be very careful and watch for standing water on the roads. May the good Lord watch over each and everyone of the PGR members today and also be with the Winegeart family and friends.
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JohnnyD
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PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:51 AM |
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Due to the weather conditions the Houston RC for this mission has cancelled the ride to Lumberton for this mission.
I apologize to any member who went to the staging area and did not get the stand down order in time. |
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JohnnyD
Deputy State Captain (ret), PGR member # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva (1st Texas mission), Sgt Michael Taylor (1st SE TEX mission), CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Reyes Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Thomas Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Charles Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia |
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diamondice2000
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Lake Norman NC
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| 26 Oct 2006 9:13 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Winegeart. I am so sorry for your loss. Please Know there are SO many who mourn with you. May God comfort you in this time of need. Thank You Daniel, for your brave and courageous service to our country. You will forever be Honored and Remembered. Rest now in God's arms. Sincerely, Diamondice2000
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UncleGary
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Seabrook, TX
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| 26 Oct 2006 4:33 PM |
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I got back home,set the flags to dry, changed into dry clothes and sat down and read the memorial from Spc Daniel Winegeart funeral. I thought I'd share.............................................
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All Gave Some, Daniel Gave All
Shortly after high school Daniel enlisted in the United States Army. Upon completing basic training, Daniel was chosen as the only person out of 287 in his group for Special Forces Training. In the Army Daniel served as an electronics specialist and was currently serving his third deployment to Iraq. Daniel served as a member of the 5th Special Forces Ranger Group. In his military career, Daniel received the following awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritories Service Medal, Joint Service Achievment Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He also received parachutist and expert rifle badges.
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A fine young hero.
What rain?
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1TexasFlier
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| 26 Oct 2006 5:57 PM |
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I would like to thank the Beaumont PGR group and other members for taking me into your group as one of your own. It's nice to arrive at this type gathering and not have to feel tension - - but rather a sense of belonging. It really makes a difference and I truely Thank You All.
Sandra, what can I say.........you did an outstanding job with EVERYTHING. I can only envy the way you spoke to the family on our behalf.........I just don't have that kind of control. I also want to Thank You for allowing the latitude for me to escort "solo" for the PGR group. The "rain" did stop for that part of the ride. I was directed by the funeral director to "shadow the hearse" to the cemetery. I cannot describe THAT Honor and the feelings that go with it, to show our Respect for this fallen hero. I hope that Daniel's family could feel the hurt that we ALL are feeling WITH them, and that they can know that they and Daniel are in our prayers. Daniel will ride with me on every mission from this day forward. You WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. I know without a doubt that this was an outstanding young man who will be missed by not only his family in Texas, but his military family of brothers and sisters as well.
Uncle Gary........I hope your ride home was drier than this morning. Oh yea, "What rain?"
Thanks again Beaumont.........I hope to ride with you all again.
the 1 Texas Flier
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TexasShadowRdr
Posts: 19
SouthEastTexas
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| 26 Oct 2006 6:58 PM |
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| I just want to tell Sgt Daniel Winegearts family that it was a honor to
be at their son/brother side today at the funeral.........It was also a
honor for me and my husband to ride in the procession of bringing
Daniel back home.Tuesday night......The funeral today was a little wet
but as Daniel would say...."let go muddin" and so we did..It was your
day Daniel.....Daniel will always ride with me from this day
forward.....October 26,2006 Sgt Daniel Weston Winegeart day and from
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Riding in remembrance of Ssgt Edward Reynolds, CPL Benji Rosales, and Sgt Daniel Winegeart, and all other fallen heros |
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