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Starrider 
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Burnet, Texas
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| 18 Oct 2007 3:16 PM |
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| Rest in peace Brother. May the Lord give comfort and strength to your family and friends. Well Done !!! |
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briscoeg
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| 19 Oct 2007 3:15 PM |
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Patriot Guard Mission Itinerary
PGR Mission: 1LT Thomas M. Martin, 27, San Antonio, Tx 22Oct2007
Visitation: 21 Oct 2007 - 1800 - 2000 , Porter Loring, 2102 N. Loop 1604 East (@ Gold Canyon Dr.)
Visitation is a personal decision and travel to and from should be arranged as you see fit. We will not stage during the visitation.
http://tinyurl.com/yotxn4
Services: 22 Oct 2007 - 1100, University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Road (near De Zavala & I-10) on the northside).
http://tinyurl.com/2c9s6o
Final internment, with full military honors will be at West Point (USMA).
Ride Captains:
Mission RC: Tony Stokley (210) 215-7700
Asst. RC: George Briscoe (210) 269-6410
Staging Site and Time: University United Methodist Church
Staging Start time: 0930
Staging end time: 1015
Best approach to Staging area: Either De Zavala Road or Vance Jackson Rd.
Map Link:
http://tinyurl.com/2c9s6o
Additional notes:
All activity will be at the church. We will set our flag line at the entrance of the church for the family and friends of Lt. Martin. There will not be a procession after the service. 1Lt. Martin's final internment will be at West Point.
SEE THE POST DIRECTLY BELOW for more STAGING INFO.
Please remember that our mission is to honor this fallen soldier and pay our respects to his family, friends and community. Stand tall and be proud as we salute an American hero.
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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briscoeg
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| 19 Oct 2007 4:01 PM |
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UPDATE:
RC Tony Stokley just called with this update after visiting the church.
The family and hearse are scheduled to arrive at the chuch around 0900 Monday.
We would like to have a flag line in place when they arrive. If you can, please try to be at the church around 0830 so that the flag line can be in place before 0900.
If you can't be there that early, please come whenever you can. See my post above for regular staging details.
Use the front entrance from De Zavala Road. The flag line will be at the front of the church.
Expect very heavy rush hour traffic on IH-10 and on N. Loop 1604 that time of morning.
Current forecast is for 30% chance of rain with a morning low of 52 and a high of only 70. Dress accordingly. If you feel you need to, cage it, as there is no procession to ride in.
Semper Gumby (always flexible),
George Briscoe
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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Cap'nPawkee
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| 19 Oct 2007 4:33 PM |
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Staging Info for AUS Area PGR to San Antonio, 1LT Thomas Martin, 22 Oct. 07
Ride Captain from Austin will be Andy "Andyman" Lough, cell # 512-441-9297
Austin staging at Cabela's parking lot, nearest the water tower. Exit 220, southbound side of I-35, Buda, Texas.
We will ride in support of San Antonio PGR to honor this fallen Hero.
Timeline:
0700 staging at Cabela's.
0715 safety briefing.
0720 KSU.
0845 arrive at SA staging area to be determined by SA PGR.
1100 services at United Methodist Church (UMC).
Distance from Cabela's to UMC at 5804 De Zavala in SA is 69 miles. We will allow 85 minutes for travel as traffic/ weather could be an issue. Monitor PGR thread detailing SA PGR staging as times from Austin could be slightly adjusted to meet San Antonio's mission plan.
Forecast as of 19 Oct. is low of 55, high of 76 with scattered t-storms possible. Dress accordingly and bring raingear. As always, eat before the mission and bring at least 2 bottles of water to maintain hydration.
Fuel, food and water are available near Cabela's. I will be at Cracker Barrel next to Cabela's around 0615
for a short stack if anyone wants to join me there.
Andy Lough
AUS PGR RC
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Riding in memory of: Capt. Sean E. Lyerly | Spc Darrell W. Shipp | Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson | SSG David A. Driggers | CSM Christopher Pomato | Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson | Pvt Clarence Spencer | SFC Allen Mosteiro | LCpl Anthony Aguirre | Pfc. Cory C. Kosters | Sgt. Ryan P. Green | Spc. Lance C. Springer II | Cpl. Mathew LaForest | 1st Lt. Kile G. West | 1st Lt. Cecil W. Biggs, WWII MIA | LnCpl Johnny Strong | Spc. Dustin R. Brisky | PFC Ron Joshua, Jr. | Spc. Daniel E. Gomez | Spc. Eric D. Salinas | Spc. William L. Edwards | Pfc. Travis Schlueter | John H. "Hollywood" D'Emery | Frank A. Elam, WWII | Cpl. William T. Warford lll | Officer David Camden | CMSgt Phillip C. Woellner | 1st Lt. Jeremy E. Ray | Paul Petrofsky, WWII USN | Paul Schumpert | Spc3 William Balusek | Sgt Conrad Alvarez | Wilson Foreman, WWII Army | TSGT James A. Stewart IV | Spc Matthew T. Morris
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briscoeg
Posts: 681
San Antonio, Texas
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| 20 Oct 2007 11:17 PM |
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Lt Martin's obituary in the San Antonio Express-News:
http://tinyurl.com/28t5mf
and articles:
http://tinyurl.com/yob5hn
http://tinyurl.com/ythjfx
Lt Martin:
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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Geezer Glide 2001
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Conroe,Texas
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| 21 Oct 2007 12:06 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of another American Hero. Thanks for being our hero.Thank you for your dedicated service and your sacrifice to defend this great Nation.... God Bless.
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true ?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No,Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes,God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't,I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven"s streets,
You"ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Standing Tall,Standing Proud, Standing Slient, For Those Who Stood for US.
With honor And Respect For Another American Hero
Paul E. Babb
MCSO-3110
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
DIUSMC Parris Island,Buford SC.
MCSO-3102
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briscoeg
Posts: 681
San Antonio, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2007 1:18 AM |
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WEATHER UPDATE:
The latest weather forecast is for temeratures in the low to mid 60s with winds above 20 MPH and a 30% chance of rain.
Cage it if you need to (no procession).
Dress accordingly, but please attend.
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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briscoeg
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San Antonio, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2007 10:14 AM |
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One more article in the news, with text and video:
http://tinyurl.com/2vqmgg |
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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briscoeg
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San Antonio, Texas
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| 21 Oct 2007 3:47 PM |
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WEATHER UPDATE 2:
From the National Weather Service 1:43 PM CDT SUN OCT 21 2007:
"...SIGNIFICANT COLD FRONT ON THE WAY... THIS AFTERNOON A
STRONG COLD FRONT WAS MOVING SOUTHWARD ACROSS THE TEXAS PANHANDLE. THE
COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AFTER MIDNIGHT AND
WILL MOVE RAPIDLY SOUTHWARD REACHING THE TEXAS COAST BY NOON. A BROKEN
LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL ACCOMPANY THE FRONTAL PASSAGE. STRONG
AND GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND FALLING TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR IN THE WAKE
OF THE FRONTAL PASSAGE. NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH
GUSTS OF 35 MPH POSSIBLE. A WIND ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED ON
MONDAY. PERSONS ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND THE HILL COUNTRY SHOULD
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING BY SECURING AND
STORING LOOSE OBJECTS SUCH AS TRASH CANS AND LAWN FURNITURE. FALLING
TEMPERATURES WILL ALSO OCCUR ON MONDAY. HIGH TEMPERATURES MONDAY WILL
OCCUR JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT OR DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS PRIOR TO
THE FRONTAL PASSAGE. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO DROP INTO THE 50S
LATE MONDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO EARLY AFTERNOON. PARENTS SHOULD
MAKE SURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN WILL BE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR THE COOL AND
WINDY WEATHER ON MONDAY."
I guess that last line can apply to us, as well. Dress warm! Cage it if you need to.
See you there,
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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dwj
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Danny Jordan
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| 21 Oct 2007 10:30 PM |
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| To the family and friends of this hero,1LT Thomas M Martin. Our heartfelt condolences go to you. Your Brothers-in-Arms who have gone before you are welcoming you now. Your fight is over. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!! |
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Danny W. Jordan, SFC, US Army, Retired 1973- 1985
American Legion Rider - President ALR Post 119
Area#1 Vice President Northern CA.
Run For The Wall Family.
Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends.
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TMR
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| 22 Oct 2007 9:25 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, 1Lt Martin, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
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Commander Morgan
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| 22 Oct 2007 9:34 AM |
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| My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of 1LT Thomas M. Martin. Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you. |
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briscoeg
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San Antonio, Texas
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| 22 Oct 2007 3:44 PM |
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The San Antonio services for Lt Martin are complete, however, the Martins told me that the PGR is requested for the memorial in Arkansas.
The internment at West Point will be a private family service.
We would like to thank the Martins for inviting us. It was a true honor to stand the flag line for Tom and to meet you.
Tony Stokley did a great job on his first RC mission. Thank you, Bro.
Everyone "caged" it due to the frontal passage, but stood the flag line with honor. The strong northerly winds had our flags standing out straight and it was cold, but everyone took it in stride. At least the rains had moved on by the time we started and we were dry. Andyman, thanks for coming down from Austin and for bringing the small flags. That was a very nice touch.
Thank you to our friends in the SAPD for all that you do.
Thank you to University United Methodist Church for providing hot coffee, snacks and a place to get warmed up!
Most of all, thank you to 1st Lt. Thomas Martin for a life well lived and for your service and devotion to our nation. We will remain eternally grateful.
Rest In Peace, Tom.
George
San Antonio
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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Andyman
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| 22 Oct 2007 5:15 PM |
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George, as usual it was great to see you again. It is an honor to serve with you and your fellow San Antonio PGR members. Also it was great to see my first PGR mentor, Master Chief, who patiently tutored me on my first mission as a Leader from AUS to SAT. It's been too long, my friend, but under the circumstances it's also way too soon.
George, I can't take credit for those small flags. They were provided by the church ladies that were busy laying out the spread for the services. They wanted to do more, and asked if they could put them outside somewhere. Dressed nicely and considering the weather, we offered to handle the outside work for them. We thanked the kind elders and installed their flags along the walkway after they made us eat brownies and drink coffee. In hindsight I should have collected and returned them. I didn't finish the job...
Until next time...
Andyman
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Standing in Honor of my Hero, Colonel Wayne L. Lough, USAF (Dad to me). Command Pilot, WWII, POW Stalag Luft 1 , Korea, Viet Nam, Cold War. Permanently assigned to Ft. Sam since 24 Oct. 1988.
Also in Honor to all of those who have given their all to protect MY freedom.
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| 22 Oct 2007 7:19 PM |
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Sir,
Please feel free to share it.
-Yolanda
On 10/23/07, Philip Brant wrote:
May I share this letter with the PGR members and Col Colpo?
----- Original Message -----
From: Yolanda Ramirez Raphael
To: Philip Brant
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: West Point PGR/ Lt Martin Services
Sir,
Thank you for the update-Tom was another good friend of mine. I saw your first email while I was going back to Afghanistan from R&R-I don't think I can take a midtour leave without something bad happening, I am afraid.
Tom helped me out when I was a barely-18 year old girl with BCGs on during beast as a member of my platoon, was a plebe in A-1 with me, and a good friend throught the rest of the time at the Academy. I remember he liked to organize us as plebes into spirit missions. We were alike in that both of our parents were Army too-it was in our blood. He and I shared our heartbreak stories with each other, and I was soooooo happy for him when he finally met and got engaged to Erika. I was so proud of him when he graduated Ranger school.
Thank you so much for all you have done.
ATW,
Yolanda
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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briscoeg
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San Antonio, Texas
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| 25 Oct 2007 4:42 PM |
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UPDATE for Arkansas Memorial:
A new thread has been established for the Arkansas memorial for Lt Martin in the PGR "Memorial Missions" section:
http://tinyurl.com/2yf4xj
It will be held on Saturday, 27 Oct.
Ride safely, everyone and thank you!
George
San Antonio
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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briscoeg
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| 28 Oct 2007 2:34 PM |
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Arkansas mission complete:
They had great weather and around 50 PGR attending on Saturday.
The mission thread:
http://tinyurl.com/2yf4xj
Thank you to all who attended in San Antonio, Texas or in Cabot, Arkansas.
George
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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