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Daryl 
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 08 Dec 2006 11:02 PM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on these condolences to you and your family. I know that these words won’t bring your loved one back, but be assured, they will not be forgotten. Our brothers & sisters-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. My prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios!
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Reddawg51
Posts: 58
Elk River, MN
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| 09 Dec 2006 6:04 AM |
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Thank you for your service SGT Turcotte. Members of the family... thank you for your son and his service, he will not be forgotten!
Mike
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ahunter
Posts: 69
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| 09 Dec 2006 6:59 AM |
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God Bless you Sgt. Turcotte. Thank you for your service, and be at peace with the Lord now. God Bless your family and frends during this difficult time.
Dave & Alena Hunter
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ckdahl
Posts: 47
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| 09 Dec 2006 10:43 AM |
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| Rest in peace, SGT Nicholas D. Turcotte |
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No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15.13
I have deep pain over the loss of your loved one.
Respect and Honor
Chaplain ,Dr. Dahl
Minneapolis MN 55418 USA
POMC MN
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 09 Dec 2006 1:22 PM |
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My condolences to Sgt. Turcoote's Family, friends, and Fellow Troops. Thank you, Soldier, for your service. You will not be forgotten. Now, rest with the other Great Warriors of our time, and previous times.
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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Studhauler
Posts: 16
Detroit Lakes, MN
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| 09 Dec 2006 5:25 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the Turcotte family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
I thank Nicholas for his service and sacrifice to our great country.
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Cody R. Hovde
ND Air Nat'l Guard (Ret)
1986-2006
"Patriotism is not a short outburst of emotion, but is the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
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lil buddha
Posts: 127
somerset wi
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| 09 Dec 2006 11:50 PM |
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| to the family and friends you are in my prayers may god give you comfort in your loss |
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Roadrash26
Posts: 28
Scandia, MN
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| 10 Dec 2006 8:03 AM |
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Our thought, prayers, and deepfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Sgt. Turcotte. May you rest in peace, we will always be grateful for your service and ultimate sacrifice for your country; you are our hero. Rest in peace, mission accomplished.
We will be honored to stand in the flag line for you.
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Linnea Strandness
Riding in memory of:
Harry Standley, USN, WWII
Eugene E. Zohfeld, USA, WWII
William F. Genovese, USA, 1st Cavalry Division, Vietnam
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."
- General Douglas MacArthur
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calamityjane
Posts: 2569
brooklyn park mn
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| 10 Dec 2006 1:10 PM |
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this mission is in my area and i would really like to attend, but as there are no buses i'm asking for a ride to and from the staging site. if you would be willing to give me a ride, please e mail with a phone number that i can call you at. thank-you in advance
calamityjane
laurie
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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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carnjac
Posts: 33
Maple Grove, MN
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| 10 Dec 2006 1:45 PM |
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Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Turcotte family and friends. May you find comfort knowing he is truely an American hero!!!
SSG Turcotte, your mission is complete...rest in peace!!
Standing by in Maple Grove, MN
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"Some ride to live, others live to ride, we ride to honor"
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05 road king
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| 11 Dec 2006 7:52 AM |
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PFC Turcotte- You are a true hero who gave the ultimate sacrafice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Paul Leska
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| 11 Dec 2006 2:20 PM |
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First, I wish to express my sympathies to the Turcotte family.
Second, I am driving a non-smoking cage up to proceedings for SGT. Turcotte.
I am leaving Rochester, MN around 5:30 AM. I have one passenger and have room for 4 more. My email is pleska@mayo.edu
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Paul Leska
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| 11 Dec 2006 2:20 PM |
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First, I wish to express my sympathies to the Turcotte family.
Second, I am driving a non-smoking cage up to proceedings for SGT. Turcotte.
I am leaving Rochester, MN around 5:30 AM. I have one passenger and have room for 4 more. My email is pleska@mayo.edu
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 11 Dec 2006 7:41 PM |
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I am willing to van-pool to this Mission, leaving the Monticello Home Depot parking lot at 0630 hours. If you care to 'pool with us, I have room for 3 more passengers in my van. Please call me to let me know if you are interested, so I don't have more riders than room for them. My home number is listed in my profile, or e-mail me by Thursday night.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF US FOR SHOWING OUR SUPPORT AND PATRIOTISM TO THE FAMILY AND TO THE WORLD!
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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Posts: 89
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| 11 Dec 2006 8:25 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Turcotte. |
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shadow_sarge
Posts: 32
West Fargo, ND
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| 11 Dec 2006 8:44 PM |
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| To the family,friends and fellow soldiers of Sgt. Nicholas Turcotte, I extend my heartfelt condolences. I salute him for serving our country with honor. I salute the family as well for all they have given. Sgt. Turcotte will NOT be forgotten, he has given his all. I pray that God's love and peace will surround you all during this journey. I regret that I will not be able to come and stand in honor of this fine soldier. I will be with you all in thought and prayer. |
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SFC TIM MOEN
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
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." Thomas Jefferson |
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Honeydog
Posts: 644
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| 12 Dec 2006 3:18 AM |
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I live in Eden Praire, and my boss is letting me have the morning off to attend this mission, however, I will need a ride to this one. If anybody is going from the Eden Prairie/Chanhassen area and can give me a ride, please shoot me an email.
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 12 Dec 2006 7:15 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Nicholas D. Turcotte. God Bless you Nicholas |
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 12 Dec 2006 5:32 PM |
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Merrywren and I regret that we are not able to attend any of the missions this week for our three fallen Minnesota soldiers, but we will be standing in spirit on the flag line with those who can attend.
Sgt. Turcotte, thank you for your sacrifice.
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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kenny13b
Posts: 66
monticello, mn, 55362
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| 12 Dec 2006 5:48 PM |
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Alas, another of Minnesota's heroes has fallen. To the family , friends and fellow troops of SGT Turcotte, I send my deepest condolences , and thank you for your sacrifices.
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lil buddha
Posts: 127
somerset wi
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| 13 Dec 2006 1:05 PM |
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| my thoughts and prayers go the family of our fallen hero may God grant you strength at this time of loss |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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Turg
Posts: 37
SE MN
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| 13 Dec 2006 1:53 PM |
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Posted By Paul Leska on 11 Dec 2006 2:20 PM
First, I wish to express my sympathies to the Turcotte family.
Second, I am driving a non-smoking cage up to proceedings for SGT. Turcotte.
I am leaving Rochester, MN around 5:30 AM. I have one passenger and have room for 4 more. My email is pleska@mayo.edu
My condolences to the Turcotte family and friends.
Rochester and SE MN Sector:
Paul and I have been in contact , we plan on meeting north edge of Rochester at the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club parking lot, closed grocery store lot (Econo?), just south of the Quik Trip, leaving at 5:30 a.m. so plan accordingly. Due to morning frost and high traffic conditions in the Metro we are planning on caging this trip. At this time Paul has 4 seats and I have 2, Please be sure to contact us so we know whom to expect. Look for a white Chevy ext cab pickup I will be on site @ 5:10 a.m.
If you do take your bike, I cannot stress enough to make sure you stay safe, once again we will be dealing with rush hour traffic!
I can be contacted at turg@hmtel.com or 507-951-2081, Pauls info is listed above.
Thanks to all and please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
Greg Turgeon
ARC Rochester SE MN Sector
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dbley
Posts: 656
Twin Cities
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| 13 Dec 2006 7:25 PM |
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Final Itinerary Update
Service Date: 12-15-06
Services will be held at St Vincent De Paul Church, 9100 93rd Ave N,
Brooklyn Park MN 55445
Final Staging will be at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy,
Maple Grove, MN, 55369
While the addresses are different cities the two churches are right
next door to each other. We will walk from the Advent Lutheran Church
to St Vincent's.
-Advent Lutheran Church will be providing coffee at the initial staging area
-St Joseph's (New Hope) will be providing Hot Choc mix and baked treats
-St Vincent's will have the East Meeting Room open to us with a
bathroom, warming area, and coffee. We will have our own entrance so
won't interrupt the family.
There is a school attached to St Vincent's and they are tentatively
planning to have the school children form a flag line out towards the
exit as the hearse departs for Fort Snelling. We have invited the
school children to stand in line with us as well.
The church is expecting 700-800 people to be attending.
We will also have a number of friends standing the honor line with us
from some local Legion Posts. Please make a point of thanking for
their help and past military service.
Because the children will be standing with us have any patches that
may be inappropriate for young children covered.
The long range weather forecast is for 39 degrees and partly cloudy.
We do have a bike parking area at the church approved if you plan to
ride that day. In all cases… safety is our first consideration. If
the conditions are risky DO NOT bring your bike. We do not want a
special mission for a fallen PGR member.
From North or South Hwy 169 (North of I-694)
At the stop light for 93rd Ave/Hwy 30 turn west
Travel approximately ½ mile
At the stop light for Jefferson Highway, turn right (North)
Travel approximately 1/3 mile
Turn left into Advent Lutheran Church
Remember to plan your travel time accordingly with metro area rush hour traffic.
I-94 East to Brooklyn Park is very heavy
I-694 West to Brooklyn Park is moderate
Hwy 169 North to I-394 is heavy
Hwy 169 North of I-394 is moderate to light
Hwy 169 South of Elk River is heavy
0730 – Staging area opens at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson
Hwy, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
0810 – Pre-Mission Briefing
0815 – Depart to St Vincent De Paul Church and set up honor line
0845 - Casket arrives at Church
0900 - Family visitation
0930 - Public visitation
1100 - Funeral service
1230 – Approximate end of service
Internment is at Fort Snelling and the family has not invited us to attend.
For those who wish to have lunch as a group there is an American
Legion Post at 260 4th Ave Se, Osseo, MN. We will go there directly
from the mission.
Bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole, dress appropriately for the weather
(we will be outdoors for +3 hours), bring water and food if necessary.
We must be self-sufficient.
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MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9246
Naples, FL
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| 13 Dec 2006 7:28 PM |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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