Rich Blackaby 
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Riverside, Ca
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| 12 May 2008 12:09 PM |
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Standing by with "cage" for Pfc Aaron J. Ward.
Winger....I have the patches you requested. Will bring w/me when mission is updated and I see you.
Steadfast and Loyal
Rich Blackaby
V.P. 4th Inf Div Assn So Calif
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God and Country/Steadfast and Loyal
Richard "Rich" Blackaby (Sgt. "B")
Pres. Calif. Chapter of 4th Infantry Division Assn.
Past 1st Vice Commander - American Legion Post 79, Riverside, Ca (2008-09)
Honor Guard, Team 12 RNC
PGR #: 139413 "Honor Man"
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 1063
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 12 May 2008 12:35 PM |
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UPDATED Itinerary
This is going to be a two Part Mission.
13 May 2008
The PGR will meet Pfc Ward's Air Craft at March Airforce Base. Riverside Ca.
He will arrive at 1200. The PGR will then escort him to Miller - Jones 26770 Murretta Rd Sun City Ca.
We will gather at Richie's Diner22380 Cactus Ave Moreno Valley Ca. accross from March AFB.
Timetable
1030 Gather
1045 Meeting
1100 KSU
Gunny will R/C part one
14 May 2008
The PGR will form a flag line as the family arrives at Miller - Jones 26770 Murretta Rd Sun City Ca. His services will begin at 1100.
Following the services The PGR will escoer PFC
Ward to Riverside National Cemetery RNC 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside Ca, 92518. Please note we will stage at Miller-Jones.
Timetable:
0930 Gather at Miller-Jones
0945 Meeting
1000 Flag line
Following the services we will escort PFC Ward to RNC.
Timetable:
1245 Depart Miller-Jones
1330 Due to arrive RNC
Borg will R/C part two
Feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.
Please Monitor this string for any last minute changes.
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
909 208 7703
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borg
Posts: 47
Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 12 May 2008 12:47 PM |
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| Attention ALL........Stagging area at Bank of America has bee scrubed. Meeting shall be as mentioned by Gunny at the mortuary. Times thus far are as stated. This is for the 14th stage of the mission BORG, 951-751-6556 |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 12 May 2008 12:57 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Aaron J Ward. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know
your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Aaron.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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bllewellyn
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| 12 May 2008 1:32 PM |
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| aaron... i will really miss you... i look back at the the fun times we had at AIT.. and will never forget them... and im my eyes you are a real hero... you will always be in my heart... ill see you again some day..I love you aaron.. |
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 1063
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 12 May 2008 9:14 PM |
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I will need riders that have military Base access for this mission all others are welcome as well. Im looking for a few to go on the base everyone else will escort him to Sun City about 20 miles south on the 215.
Also Ill go straight to the Base and then come over to Richies. I should be there by the gathering time. Will the first person with a cell phone Arriving at Richies please call me 909 208 7703. |
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
909 208 7703
There are a thousand things I'd rather do.
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navydavy
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Los Alamitos, California
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| 12 May 2008 11:40 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Aaron for your loss, and my gratitude for your sacrifice. May God bless you in this difficult time and give you strength. My eternal gratefulness Pfc Aaron J Ward for your service to our country, and your ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Rest in peace young brother.
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United States Navy 1982 - 1993
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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wheatfield
Posts: 1082
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 13 May 2008 5:22 AM |
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| The darkness of the night is just beginning to lift here in Iowa as I write these words of sympathy to the family of U.S. Army PFC Aaron J. Ward. There is much sorrow across our nation amongst the military and patriot communities for what you must endure in the coming hours. All who love and cherish our nation and our liberties...fully realize that there is a debt of honor that we owe to all who have ever stood in the way of our enemies. The U.S. Army Military Police has been a part of my life since I was a young soldier in 1962; and I understand the nature of the hazards that Aaron faced. I am so sorry that such heart ache has come to your family. Please know that many will ever carry on the work that Aaron so nobly moved forward; and we will do our best to honor his memory. It is my prayer to Our Heavenly Father that all the beloved of this young American ...will be comforted by the outpouring of the love of strangers...and that they will find peace and solace through all the days to be. That Guardian Angels will ever be near to accompany them through life's journey toward their final and everlasting reunion with their loved one. |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 13 May 2008 8:00 AM |
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| Thank You Soldier. |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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coyote
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| 13 May 2008 3:45 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Aaron J. Ward. I was very proud to be able to be a part of the mission. |
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New Mexico
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Temple City, California 91780
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| 13 May 2008 5:22 PM |
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To the family and friends of Pfc Aaron J. Ward I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Pfc Ward and thank you for your service to our country. You are a true American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. It was an honor for me to stand for you this morning as you arrived home. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
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socalmoe
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| 13 May 2008 9:27 PM |
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Rest in peace warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
To the fammily of this fine young man, my heart felt condolescence.
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 1063
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 14 May 2008 12:42 AM |
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The PGR was augmented by Rolling Thunder riders for a total of 40 riders and 2 cages. 4 PGR members went to the flight line to greet PFC Ward's A/C. After his arrival he was placed in the waiting coach. The 4 PGR riders escorted Aaron to the March Gate were the remaining riders joined for the escort to Sun City. The PGR had 6 road guards to blaze the trail. However the Gunny did not tell them that PFC Ward was going to be driven past his High school and the road guards got separated. The Gunny is very sorry for the mixup and will endeavor to do better.
Following the escort several riders made the ride to Long Beach to welcome home and escort CPL Guzman from Dover.
The family wishes to thank the PGR for honoring their lived one.
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
909 208 7703
There are a thousand things I'd rather do.
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beechers
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Orlando, FL
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| 14 May 2008 8:54 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of PFC Aaron J Ward. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Ward, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.
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Paul (Wheel’er)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 – 1971
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To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1855
Olympia, WA
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| 14 May 2008 1:02 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Aaron J Ward!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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borg
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Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 14 May 2008 5:39 PM |
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| 14 May 2008
Mission: Pfc. Ward
Started with 15 bikes, one cage.
We formed a flag line for the family to enter the Chapel.
During the service, the PGR had our group meeting and prayer.
Assignments were made and volunteers stepped up as usual.
After the service, we formed a flag line for Pfc. Ward to enter the coach.
On the way to RNC, the missing man formation lead the coach.
At RNC, we were met with 5 more PGR members, making the total 20.
Flag lines were formed for Pfc. Wards military service at RNC from start to the return to the coach.
I would like to thank everyone for your participation; many family members expressed their appreciation for our attendance.
Special thanks to the Lady Road Guards……you did a great job for your first time.
Mission Complete…….Borg R/C
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ManoViper
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| 15 May 2008 3:04 PM |
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This goes out to all the Riders that took part.
Thank You so much I know it meant a lot to his mom and dad for you to be there. It meant a lot for me as well Aaron was like a brother to me.
Myself and a few others from the service would like to know how we can get more of those Green Dog Tags that had Aarons info on them. Whatever the cost we're more then happy to pay. Thank You So Much in advance for your assistance. And Thank You again for being there. \
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FLBATFISH
Posts: 1063
FONTANA CA, & LAS VEGAS NV.
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| 15 May 2008 4:31 PM |
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Cpl Kesselmark ,
Email me an address and the number of tags needed. |
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Craig H Donor
GY SGT USMC (ret)
So Cal State Captain
909 208 7703
There are a thousand things I'd rather do.
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borg
Posts: 47
Murrieta, Riverside, CA
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| 15 May 2008 8:33 PM |
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| Not to worry......Dog tags are being ordered and will be sent to PFC. Wards Mother. Gunny has the address......40 tags were ordered.....Borg R/C |
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Nettie
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Riverside, CA
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| 15 May 2008 11:04 PM |
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For those PGR members who so generously gave up their dog tags, I have replacement ones in hand for you.
Please remind me who you are when we meet again (my weary brain seems to have lost that file) or if you would prefer, drop me an email with your address & I would be more than happy to mail it.
Again, thank-you for stepping up.
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