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kotewa1 
Posts: 62
Fairmont, MN
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| 13 Aug 2007 2:18 PM |
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| SSgt. Jacob M. Thompson |
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Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of this Great American Hero. Thank you for your courage, service and sacrifice for our Nation.
God Bless
Mark & DeDe Kotewa
Fairmont, MN
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank: |
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mattsmom
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North Beach, Maryland
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| 13 Aug 2007 3:15 PM |
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| Jacob, you are so truly appreciated. Thank you for your willingness to stand for our country. You will not be forgotten. |
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending and protecting our freedoms. As a nation we mourn your loss, and we will remember you always as a true American hero. To the family, I offer my prayers and support. I understand a little of what you are going through-my son, a Marine LCpl, was killed in Iraq. I pray wonderful memories of your dear warrior help eventually to ease the pain you endure today. Your hero will never be forgotten-he leaves a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. God bless you. Julie Francis, Matt's Mom |
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Medic Dad
Posts: 33
Minnesota
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| 13 Aug 2007 5:01 PM |
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God Bless and comfort the family of SSgt. Thompson. "Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for another." I will be honored to stand for this American Soldier who paid the price for my freedom.
Standing by in Maple Lake, Mn. |
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timm00
Posts: 11
Chanhassen, MN
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| 13 Aug 2007 6:01 PM |
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My condolences go out to the family and friends of SSgt. Thompson. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
If there are any riders from the Twin Cities planning on going down Friday and or Saturday let me know, I would be interested in being part of a convoy ride down. |
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tom langdon
Posts: 1
cleveland minnesota
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| 13 Aug 2007 6:07 PM |
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May God go with you SSGT Thompson and your family. Thank you for serving and the sacrafice you and your family have made so that we may all be free. God Bless you!
Standing by in Cleveland, Mn
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jwilsr
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| 13 Aug 2007 6:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of SSgt. Jacob M. Thompson. Thank you Jacob for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.
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A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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NoWorries
Posts: 1424
Kennesaw, Georgia
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| 13 Aug 2007 6:40 PM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt. Thompson, please know that we hold your soldier in the highest regard as an American Hero. Your loss has not gone unnoticed and it is not in vain.
Go with God, Jacob, He'll take you home. |
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† NoWorries
Canyon Shearer
Mentor Team Member
Red White and Blue Book Coordinator
noworries88@gmail.com
928-606-6906Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise;
when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 13 Aug 2007 6:59 PM |
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Marshall Sector Staging Information:
Marshall Sector:
We have a busy day scheduled for Saturday, Aug 18, with this funeral mission in Mankato, and a welcome home mission here in Marshall. I will be going to the funeral in Mankato, but not to the cemetary. After the family leaves for the cemetary, I will be returning to Marshall to be ready for our Welcome Home mission here. Any of you that wish to accompany me to Mankato, please do so, otherwise please make plans to attend the welcome home here in Marshall.
Staging in Marshall for SSGT Jacob M. Thompson Funeral Mission Sat. 8/18
5:30 am Meet and sign waivers at Perkins/Hyvee . Premium gas available at HyVee
6:00 Kickstands up promptly at 6:00.
6:15 Passing by Garvin Corners for those who wish to meet us there--just fall in behind as we make the corner from Hwy 59 to Hwy 14.
7:00 Arrive at BP Gas station on Hwy 14, Springfield, Mn.
7:15 Leave BP Gas station, to go direct to Mankato on Hwy. 14
8:20 Arrive Mankato
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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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mmnagel
Posts: 9
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| 14 Aug 2007 12:47 PM |
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We are so sorry to hear of SSgt Thompson. Our prayers go out to his loved ones.
You will not be forgotten!
Standing by in Prior Lake, MN.
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Aunt Jane
Posts: 517
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| 14 Aug 2007 9:14 PM |
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| Thank you , SSgt. Thompson, for the sacrifice you have made for our nation and for our freedoms, the future for my own children. The ultimate gift you have offered can not be surpassed. You join a special group of men and women, including our own nephew, who will forever be heroes and be remembered with honor. To the family, we will keep you in our thoughts, in our prayers. It is our hope for you that your pain will eventually be eased, and that the memories you hold of your loved one will give you strength as you move foward. |
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Thank you for the mission you gave to your life in protecting our freedoms, and striving to give others, theirs. The lives of you and the men and women who have gone before you are raised high, and not given in vain. I honor you, and pray that our children will learn to do the same throughout coming generations. God bless your family, and may they keep their memories alive and rejoice in the life of a hero.
Remembering my nephew and Godchild, LCpl. Matthew Snyder, KIA Iraq 3/3/06 |
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Keystone
Posts: 78
Albert Lea, MN
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| 15 Aug 2007 3:59 PM |
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Albert Lea Sector:
I will be leaving from Bergdale HD on Saturday Morning at 7AM. I will
travel west on I90 to Alden, then north to Mankato via 109/22. Anyone
wishing to travel with me please let me know ahead of time. I can also
meet you along the route. Please make sure that you bring your 3X5
flag, water, sunscreen etc.
Those in the northern parts of the sector feel free to make it there on your own.
Keystone
Albert Lea Sector RC
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Albert Lea, MN
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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 15 Aug 2007 5:54 PM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of SSgt Jacab M. Thompson
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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HarleyGram
Posts: 124
Mars, PA
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| 15 Aug 2007 9:35 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Thompson. May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Thank you for your service to this country and defending our freedoms, you are a true American Hero. May you Rest in Peace, your journey is done. |
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“I pray that our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” -Abraham Lincoln
Rich and Jackie (Stewart) Bindernagel
Proud PGR members
Riding in Honor of my brother Phil Stewart, (3/18/49-10/30/82), United States Army, VietNam Vet (1968-1969) and my Dad, Jack Stewart, (7/23/28-2/2/83), my guardian angels. |
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Jgood
Posts: 108
Minnesota
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| 16 Aug 2007 7:18 AM |
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| Our condolences to the Thompson family and friends. May you find the strength in knowing that Jacob made the ultimate sacrifice doing what he wanted to do, helping people and making a difference. He is a HERO to all of us and for that we will never forget. God bless you and your family. |
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TMR
Posts: 2995
Willow Springs IL
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| 16 Aug 2007 9:32 AM |
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Straight to heaven....
"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, SSgt Thompson, for being willing to do just that.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR |
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 16 Aug 2007 12:38 PM |
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WORTHINGTON SECTOR STAGING FOR SATURDAY FUNERAL MISSION
Ken Pederson, Worthington Assistant Ride Captain, will be holding a staging in Worthington on Saturday:
6:00am Staging opens at Blue Line truck stop in Worthington located just north of exit 45 on I-90 at the Hwy 60 north off ramp. Sign Waivers
6:15am Kickstands up
Will travel Hwy 60 to Mankato if anyone wants to get on at any point on Hwy 60 email Ken at ramx@frontiernet.net and he will stop there to pick them up. (Sign waiver)
Approx 8:00am will arrive Mankato if we have no pick ups along the way. Otherwise latest arrival time will be 8:30am at West High School, Mankato. |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 16 Aug 2007 8:35 PM |
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FAIRMONT, MN STAGING FOR SAT 17 APRIL
In addition to the Worthington staging on Saturday, the Worthington sector will have another group that will be staging in Fairmont:
6:30 - 6:45 AM Stage at Super America gas station - south of I-90 exit 102 on the west side of Hwy 15. Sign waivers
6:50 AM Kickstands up for ride to North Mankato.
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 7188
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 17 Aug 2007 1:22 AM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Monica
Posts: 855
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 17 Aug 2007 6:36 PM |
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Deepest sympathies to the Thompson family....may love and support surround you now and in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Jacob.
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"This ain't rocket surgery." |
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sdoise
Posts: 8236
Kinder, La.
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| 18 Aug 2007 8:34 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of SSgt. Jacob M. Thompson and my sincere appreciation of his service to preserve our way of life. Rest in peace soldier. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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gwinslow
Posts: 538
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 22 Aug 2007 3:56 PM |
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Mission Report
Tuesday 14 Aug 07
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small group of seven motorcyclists met at the Mankato Airport to form a
flag line for the return home of SSgt. Thompson's remains. Then we fell
in behind the North Mankato Police Department escort, followed by the
Mankato Fire Truck. We were followed by the Hearse and family members.
We drove through Mankato, entered North Mankato going to the families
home, so their son could return home one last time, before resuming his
journey to the funeral home in Mankato.
Thursday 16 Aug 07
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had 33 members show up to stand on the flag lines for the visitation
from 5-9pm. We formed a flag line around the Hearse when SSgt.
Thompson's remains were carried into the church. We stood outside the
church till 9pm. We formed a flag line around the Hearse when SSgt.
Thompson's remains were loaded back into the Hearse. Then we broke the
flag line for the night.
Friday 17 Aug 07
We
had a total of 50 members show up during the day to stand on the flag
lines for the visitation from 11am-8pm. We formed a flag line around
the Hearse when SSgt Thompson's remains were carried into the church.
We stood for various amounts of time according to the members schedules
during the day. Some members stood on the line all day, some stood a
couple hours. We formed a flag line around the Hearse when SSgt.
Thompson's remains were loaded back into the Hearse. Then we broke the
flag line for the night.
Saturday 18 Aug 07
We
staged at 8am in the pouring rain. We had a total of 125 members show
up to stand on the flag line. The Mankato Police Department met us at
the West High School parking lot and escorted us to the Bethlehem
Lutheran Church where we parked the scoots and cages. Then we walked
the 1 1/2 blocks to St John's the Baptist Catholic Church to stand on
the flag line. At 9:30am we formed a flag line around the Hearse when
SSgt. Thompson's remains were carried into the church. We returned to
our flag line in the pouring rain. During the time standing on the flag
line, almost no one took a break, even though everyone was soaked, and
cold from the constant rain. At 11:35am most of us returned to our
motorcycles and the Mankato Police Department escorted us to the
Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. The funeral was supposed to end at
11:45am. Once we arrived at the cemetery we formed a flag line around
the perimeter of the funeral location. We stood in the pouring rain for
another hour waiting for the procession to arrive. Those remaining
behind stood on an abbreviated flag line. Then they formed a flag line
around the Hearse when SSgt. Thompson's remains were loaded into the
Hearse for his final trip to the cemetery. 270 people were loaded onto
the buses, the rest in their vehicles and the procession started for
the cemetery. Al DeKruif with the six flag bikes, and the 12 blockers
lead the procession directly behind the Mankato Police Department
escort. Police blocked all the major intersections with our blockers
taking up position where needed and remaining there till the last
vehicle had passed. The route had been published in the newspaper the
day before. People from the community lined the route in the pouring
rain when the first group of bikers passed by. They were still standing
there when the funeral procession passed an hour later. The entire
route was lined with people, and flags, paying their last respects to
this fallen hero. When they arrived at the cemetery we stood on the
flag line as they carried SSgt. Thompson's remains to the funeral tent.
After the funeral Monica our State Captain presented the plaque to the
family and returned to the newly formed flag line lining the road out
of the cemetery. We stood on the flag line till the last car left, then
broke and rode to the local VFW Post 950 where they served up some of
the best tasting food I've ever had. Finally we were in a place where
it wasn't raining and we had a chance to warm up.
I can't begin to thank all those in leadership to assisted with the
execution of this mission. You're dedication and attention to details made this mission a
success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I can't say enough for those brave souls who stood in the rain, to
show honor and respect to this fallen hero. Most of us never had the
opportunity to met SSgt. Jacob M. Thompson in life, but all will
remember his ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy soldier, your duty is done.
Respectfully submitted,
George |
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 04 Oct 2007 4:20 PM |
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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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jakesbro
Posts: 1
Spring Valley MN
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| 19 Nov 2007 3:45 AM |
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Just wanted to say thank you to all who stood for Jake in the rain that day! You have no idea how much it ment to our family, and how much it still moves me.
I was so touched by what you guys do I joined tonight. I thought it was only for veterans or I would have joined sooner.
Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Riding in memory of my little brother, SSGT. Jacob M. Thompson |
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gwinslow
Posts: 538
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 19 Nov 2007 9:54 AM |
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Thank you Jason for your kind words and welcome aboard. It was a privilege and honor to stand on the flag line for your brother. We will never forget Jacob's sacrifice for your freedoms.
George
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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jrajjkscrt
Posts: 1
North Mankato MN
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| 13 May 2008 2:22 AM |
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Thanks to all that stood for my brother and hero! Joined to ride for my brother with my brother.
Jake's brother Jon |
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