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Teddi bear 
Posts: 1545
Elroy, Wisconsin
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| 21 Jan 2007 10:37 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. John E. Cooper, You are in our prayers and thoughts. Thank you John for serving our country to make it safer. A True American Hero! |
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Riding with Respect!
Revival of patriotism is what the patriot guards are bringing back to America! |
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 21 Jan 2007 12:18 PM |
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| Tentative for next weekend but not confirmed yet. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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thebigguypgrohio
Posts: 281
New Philadelphia, OH
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| 21 Jan 2007 7:16 PM |
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Sgt. John E. Cooper, God Bless and Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
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Randy “The Big Guy”
US Army 1971-1992
Patriot Guard Rider,
Tuscarawas County Ohio
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howland-wolf
Posts: 418
HOMER GA.
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| 21 Jan 2007 8:24 PM |
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| To the family of Sgt. Cooper we are forever indebted for Sgt. John E. Cooper's ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Due to the distance I will be unable to attend but, I know PGR of Ky. will stand proud for this American Hero. I'll fly my flag in your honor in Ga. on the day of the service. God bless you and yours. STAND PROUD AND RIDE LOUD |
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Charter Director ALR post 215 Homer, Ga.
Proud father of SPC. Blake Baxley, ARNG, combat medic, serving proudly in Iraq.
Proud Uncle of PFC. Jordan Tate, ARNG, tech, currently awaiting orders.
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STAND PROUD AND RIDE LOUD
With confidence in our armed forces-
with an unbounding determination of our people-
we will gain the inevitable triumph-
so help us GOD.
Franklin D. Roosevelt 08DEC1941 |
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KentuckyWoman
Posts: 139
Trimble County, Kentucky
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| 21 Jan 2007 8:53 PM |
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My sympathies to the family of Sgt. John Cooper. You loss has been great. The loss to this country has been great as well. We grieve for you and with you.
Standing by in Bedford, Kentucky
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 362
West TN Asst State Captain, Somerville, TN
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| 23 Jan 2007 5:13 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family of this young soldier. I have a very good friend that is an embedded journalist with this soldiers unit in Iraq, and know first hand what a fine and dedicated soldier he was. I did in fact, just receive this email from Iraq yesterday, and it follows:
Scott,
It's been a tuff week for my friends and brothers in Iraq. A week ago I/we lost SSGT. Cooper along with three other soldiers I don't know. I liked to call him Coop and Mr. Cooper, ala the TV show "Hang'en with Mr. Cooper".
Saturday moring I received more bad news from the
Company Commander, Captain Stevenson. One of my best buddies, the Platoon's First Sgt., SFC Russell Borea was killed by an IED, three others aboard his vehicle... all freinds we injured.
And now I have received another press release out of Baghdad that another soldier from the 4th BCT 1st CAV has been killed in Ninewa and four others injured.
I ask that you pray for them and their families in their hour of need.
Michael
I assured Mike that the PGR would honor his friends, and show the honor and respect that they so justly deserve.
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1995, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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Roadglide95
Posts: 184
Sr Ride Captain Sand Gap,KY
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| 23 Jan 2007 7:39 AM |
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My deepest condolences and sympathy are extended to the family of Sgt John Cooper. May he rest peacefully in the Arms of Our Lord.
Greg, I'm standing by to take this mission. Our brothers from Ohio also want to assist on this mission. We have a RC who knew this young man
I told you last night..my home is open to my PGR brothers and sisters from out of state....bring a sleeping bag. I'll feed and house all...
I'll get with you on a staging area and other pertinent info.
I am honored to help out. |
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
BOD Member - Kentucky
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
Gen. Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
Cpl. George Taber Gates, 90th Inf Div WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
LTC Gerald Lapp, US Army Kuwaiti Liberation Veteran, 7/3/02
SSG Alvin Brauch, USMC, Vietnam Veteran & PGR Ride Captain 2/8/09
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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dbolton
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| 23 Jan 2007 1:29 PM |
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Condolences to the family of Sgt. Cooper. Your service to this country can nnot be measured but the gratitude that we have for you is unsurpassed.
Standing by in Lexington, Ky. |
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 362
West TN Asst State Captain, Somerville, TN
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| 23 Jan 2007 2:05 PM |
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| okay folks, I just received this:
You are the best Scott. It warms my heart to know
that Coop and Russell is in your heart and in your
hands. I am waiting to hear by tomorrow if I will be
there in Kentucky and then onto El Paso for Russells
ceremony. I'll let you know.
I can't thank you enough.
I think their soldiers would be honored to have one of
your flags, www.patriotguard.org. If you are able to
take a picture of the flag at the ceremony and send it
along I think that flag would find it's way into the
CP of Alpha CO. If you can do the same flag and
picture at SFC Russell Borea's ceremomy for SSG Medina
and SSG Dortch I know they would appreciate it beyon
belief... they are Russell's true brothers in every
since of the word.
Here is SSGT Medina's address in Iraq. He will know
what to do.
SSG. Medina
A co. 2/7 CAV.
4BCT. 1CD.
FOB Marez. Iraq.
APO. AE 09334
Rodney, please pass this along to Medina, thank you.
--- scott@rustynailrenovations.com wrote:
> Mike,
> I was just checking the PGR site, and we have a
> mission upcoming for a Sgt
> Cooper in Kentucky, and SFC Borea's mission is still
> on the watch list.
> Rest assured my friend, that they will be taken care
> of.
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> Keep your head down and powder dry my friend!
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> Scott
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> > It's been a tuff week for my friends and brothers
> in
> > Iraq. A week ago I we lost SSGT. Cooper along
> with
> > three other soldiers I don't know. I liked to
> call
> > him Coop and Mr. Cooper, ala the TV show "Hang'en
> with
> > Mr. Cooper".
> >
> > Saturday moring I received more bad new from the
> > Company Commander, Captain Stevenson. one of my
> best
> > buddies, the Platoon's First Sgt., SFC Russell
> Borea
> > was killed by an IED, three others aboard his
> > vehicle... all freinds we injuried.
> >
> > And now I have received another press release out
> of
> > Baghdad that another soldier from the 4th BCT 1st
> CAV
> > has been killed in Ninewa and four others
> injuried.
> >
> > I ask that you pray for them and their families in
> > their hour of need.
> >
> > Michael
> >
>
>
> --
> Scott Zeitner, owner
> Rusty Nail Renovations
> 901-848-2188
> www.rustynailrenovations.com
>
> "Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
> Choose your words, for they become actions.
> Understand your actions, for they become habits.
> Study your habits, for they will become your
> character.
> Develop your character, for it becomes your
> destiny."
>
>
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1995, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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The_Doc
Posts: 63
Georgetown, Indiana (near Louisville, KY)
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| 23 Jan 2007 4:49 PM |
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"...may His face shine upon you and bring you peace..." |
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cland114
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| 23 Jan 2007 7:03 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
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ky-softail
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| 23 Jan 2007 9:42 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of SGT Cooper. He now rests in peace, his mission on Earth complete. Our Nation will be forever grateful for his service.
I am standing by to honor this fallen hero. |
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eyeondrive
Posts: 5
Ride Captain, Ripley, OH
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| 24 Jan 2007 6:21 AM |
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Heads up. Sgt. Cooper will be arriving home on January 24, 2007 around 12:42 EST at the Fleming-Mason Airport. This is short notice, but we want to greet this hero on his arrival. Riders are asked to rendezvous at the Fleming-Mason Airport at 12:15 EST. Bring Flags. The weather is poor. Drive careful if you decide to come.
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 24 Jan 2007 6:44 AM |
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Anyone that needs a place to stay for Saturday night.
Steve has opened his house up to you.
All you need is a sleeping bag. Please call and let him know if you need to stay.
His home # 859-817-0139
Cell# 317-407-9907
Roadglide95
Posts: 32
Hebron, KY
Please bring a flag with you tonight and this weekend.
Not sure if i am able to bring any yet. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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cbowman
Posts: 18
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| 24 Jan 2007 7:20 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the Cooper family as well as Sgt. Cooper's friends. We are standing by in Georgetown for details.
Rod, Cathy and Susan Bowman |
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Roadglide95
Posts: 184
Sr Ride Captain Sand Gap,KY
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| 24 Jan 2007 10:32 AM |
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Sgt John E. Cooper of the US Army was killed on January 15 in Mosul, Iraq by an IED. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4rh Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Sgt. Cooper will be arriving home on January 24, 2007 around 12:42 EST at the Fleming Mason Airport.
Visitation will be on Saturday January 27, 2007 starting at 6:00 pm EST at the Fleming County High School Auditorium.
Funeral will be on Sunday January 28, 2007 st 1:00 pm EST at the Fleming County High School Auditorium.
Burial at the Fleming County Cemetery
Staging Area will be at the Flemingsburg VFW..they have welcomed us as they have before.
On 1/27/07
I'd like everyone intending to be at the 6PM Visitation Service at the Flemingsburg VFW parking lot by 5:00 PM.
I'll give a mission breifing at 5:15 PM.
We'll proceed to the Fleming County High School at 5:30 PM
On 1/28/07
I'd like everyone at the Flemingsburg VFW parking lot by 12:00 PM
I'll give a mission briefing at 12:15 PM
We'll proceed to the Fleming County High School at 12:30 PM
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
BOD Member - Kentucky
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
Gen. Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
Cpl. George Taber Gates, 90th Inf Div WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
LTC Gerald Lapp, US Army Kuwaiti Liberation Veteran, 7/3/02
SSG Alvin Brauch, USMC, Vietnam Veteran & PGR Ride Captain 2/8/09
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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curryj
Posts: 0
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| 24 Jan 2007 10:47 AM |
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| Can we confirm the time on Saturday for visitation?? WLEX TV just announced that visitation would be at 4pm on Saturday.. I'd hate for PGR to be late.. |
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Landmine
Posts: 465
2516 Upward Rd Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731
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| 24 Jan 2007 11:01 AM |
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Sgt John E Cooper, your mission is complete, stand down HERO. Thank you for your sacrifices. To the family and friends you have my heartfelt condolences.
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John 'Landmine' Collins
USMC GySgt Retired 1983-2005
NC Western Region Sr Ride Captain
It takes a strong man to stand up for himself,
It takes a stronger man to stand up for others!
I'm standing proud and standing by in Flat Rock, for those that can no longer stand. |
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Roadglide95
Posts: 184
Sr Ride Captain Sand Gap,KY
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| 24 Jan 2007 11:03 AM |
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WLEX TV is misinformed......................
I spoke with the funeral director at Boone-Nichols Funeral Home, and the times I posted is per his information. His number is 606-845-2231.
He informed me that the public visitation starts at 6 PM
There is a private service for the family...he would not share that information with me..he said that is to be a private service.
I'll update as more information becomes available.
It wouldn't be the first time a TV reporter delivered the news wrong!!.......... |
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Roadglide95
Sr Ride Captain - Kentucky
E-5 US Army
229th AHB 1st Cav Div (Airmobile)
RVN 1971-1972
BOD Member - Kentucky
Standing In Honor and Respect Of:
Gen. Horatio Gates, American Continental Army 1776 - 1784
Cpl. George Taber Gates, 90th Inf Div WWI 1917 - 1920
Chester Sikora USN 1941-1945, Pearl Harbor Survivior
Capt. Mary Jane Verrigni WAC, OSS 1942-1945
Cpl Alfred Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
SGT Joesph Verrigni, US Army 1942-1945
LTC Gerald Lapp, US Army Kuwaiti Liberation Veteran, 7/3/02
SSG Alvin Brauch, USMC, Vietnam Veteran & PGR Ride Captain 2/8/09
SP4 John Monyahan US Army KIA 3/17/72
"Rest Well My Friend and We'll raise a glass when I meet you at Fiddlers Green"
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" |
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curryj
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| 24 Jan 2007 11:07 AM |
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| Sadly they get the information wrong far to often,, thanks for the confirmation.. |
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 24 Jan 2007 12:36 PM |
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Posted By Roadglide95 on 24 Jan 2007 11:03 AM
WLEX TV is misinformed......................
I spoke with the funeral director at Boone-Nichols Funeral Home, and the times I posted is per his information. His number is 606-845-2231.
He informed me that the public visitation starts at 6 PM
There is a private service for the family...he would not share that information with me..he said that is to be a private service.
I'll update as more information becomes available.
It wouldn't be the first time a TV reporter delivered the news wrong!!..........
Confirmed per the CAO 6:00 PM.
All times are eastern.
I will have a group together for Sunday.
I will get all the staging info moved when i get home to the original thread.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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jif48
Posts: 403
Marysville Ohio
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| 24 Jan 2007 5:10 PM |
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harley69g and Roadglide 95,
I will not make it down Saturday but will be there Sunday.
I will have a dozen or so extra 3x5's for anyone unable to bring one.
Everyone be safe in your travel.
God bless Sgt. Cooper from Ewing Ky.....
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 24 Jan 2007 5:44 PM |
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Posted By jif48 on 24 Jan 2007 5:10 PM
harley69g and Roadglide 95,
I will not make it down Saturday but will be there Sunday.
I will have a dozen or so extra 3x5's for anyone unable to bring one.
Everyone be safe in your travel.
God bless Sgt. Cooper from Ewing Ky.....
Butch
I wont be there till Sunday either.
Depends on how we get there i should have 30 or so flags.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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capt_whizbang
Posts: 362
West TN Asst State Captain, Somerville, TN
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| 25 Jan 2007 5:18 AM |
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| I've got a request, and contact info for the unit. If anyone has a 3x5 PGR flag that will fly for this mission, and if they would be willing to send to the unit in honor of this outstanding soldier, please contact me. Due to a prior comittment, I will be unable to attend. |
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Asst. State Captain, West Tennessee
US Army 503d MP Co 1978-1980
US Army Det C, 42nd MP Grp, 1980-1982
MTARNG 163d ACR, 1982-1986
Proudly riding in memory of my oldest son Clint, who lost his life serving with the 188th MP Co., 1995, Tageau, South Korea and in honor of my youngest son Brandon, out of the US Army, but still in the sandbox doing what he does best. |
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TMR
Posts: 2964
Willow Springs IL
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| 25 Jan 2007 9:56 AM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt. Cooper, for being willing to do just that.
TMR
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