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To the family and friends of Pfc Ivan I. Wilson I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salute you Pfc Wilson and thank you for your service to our country. You are truly an American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. 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
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semperpapa
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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| 26 Jul 2008 12:35 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson in these time of tragedy.
May God keep you in His grace now and forever.
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"Red Beamer Rider"
VPF of a U.S. Marine
"God spoke Liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it"
Daniel Webster
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wvhusker
Posts: 5024
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 26 Jul 2008 5:46 PM |
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PFC Wilson,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
Sr. NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 27 Jul 2008 6:16 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Ivan I. Wilson. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this grateful nation in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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Calling Fox
Posts: 867
Emerson, IA
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| 27 Jul 2008 7:35 AM |
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As I get ready to write to you, the words fall away as almost meaningless because of the pain I know you feel. I know, because I have felt that pain.
Know that you are NOT alone on this difficult path. Others are there to help you: reach out and embrace them, for they are offering not only themselves, but sharing with you that little bit of the Almighty that resides in all of us. This offering/sharing is what WILL give you the strength you will need to get thru. Trust me.
Any service related death, on or off duty, whether accident or illness, wounds received or KIA, warrant the Gold Star for the family. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I offer you my services, such as they are. If you want to talk, feel free to get in touch with me thru the PGR messaging. I WILL return your call/message. ANYTIME!
In the meantime know that my wife's and my prayers are with you.
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Gold Star Dad
TSGT USAF/ANG (Ret) Vietnam Era
Western Iowa Chapter ALR
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill.
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mmpainter
Posts: 150
Chatsworth, GA
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| 27 Jul 2008 4:32 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of PFC Ivan I. Wilson. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. Stand down Soldier, your mission is complete. You will not be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
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rottndog
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Anaheim, CA
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| 28 Jul 2008 10:45 AM |
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I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson. May God bless you all, may He ease your pain and sorrow during this most difficult period of time, and may you rest assured that Ivan's service and ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be fogotten!
Ivan...Thank you seems hardly adequate for what you have done. Your courage and selflessness led you to stand in defense of our freedoms and uniquely American way of life. Your bravery and character stand as testament to your patriotism. We owe so much to so many like yourself, and we are now forever in your debt. May God bless you, and may you rest in eternally honored peace!
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Freedom IS NOT FREE--Let us NEVER FORGET....
....those that have paid the highest price for it!
Proud Son of a USMC Viet Nam Vet (May he RIP!)
US Navy-Submarines 1987-1993
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catbrooks
Posts: 1748
Lake Mary, FL
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| 28 Jul 2008 8:11 PM |
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My family and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have will remain in your hearts forever, and comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of a grateful nation.
Pfc Ivan Wilson, our world is a safer place because of brave and selfless warriors like you, rest in peace... |
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"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
In loving memory of Sgt John D Rode
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RDWinters
Posts: 667
Wilson,NC
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| 29 Jul 2008 3:54 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of PFC Ivan I. Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God bring you comfort and peace. Thank you PFC Wilson for your courage, dedication and sacrifices. Thank you for standing guard for our freedoms and those of others around the world. God Bless you. Rest easy Brother. |
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
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R.D. and Kay Winters
U.S. Army (Ret) 1978-1998
Special Forces Assn Decade
American Legion
VFW
PGR
Blue Knights NC IX
www.myspace.com/kaynrick_hd
In Memory of:
L/Cpl Ronald Wayne Shields, P-39E/L-21, SVN, 13 Feb 68 (Uncle)
SFC Jonathan Tessar, Iraqi Freedom, 31 Oct 05 (Teammate, Friend, Brother)
James Kenneth Sinclair, Veteran, Motorcycle Accident, 16 Apr 04 (Kay's Dad)
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
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ivetret
Posts: 1850
Shermer, IL
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| 30 Jul 2008 5:31 AM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. All gave some and some gave all. He gave his 'all' so young. I will never forget.
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Zabri74
Posts: 136
Miami, FL
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| 30 Jul 2008 5:09 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the family and frineds of Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. Ivan is a true American hero and will not be forgotten. |
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nbarrell
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| 30 Jul 2008 10:48 PM |
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Hi. I'm Nick and I went to school with Ivan. He was and is a very dear friend of mine. It makes me so happy to see all of you saluting him at this time. Ivan was always destined to be a hero. I remember our friends used to play full contact football every sunday at noon at the local middle school. Ivan was a short stocky boy with amazing strength and the will to press on. He always gave his all in every play and never stopped until the game was over. After high school he went to College in Eureka california but said that it didnt feel like that was the place for him. He joined The Marines and found his niche. After his first deployment to Iraq I saw him when he was on leave. He said that he loved his job and he wanted to be a Marine for the rest of his life. He always was a strong person. Stronger then me. I love him to this very day. He will be sorely missed by a lot of people. He is our hometown hero! I'm going to ride my bike to his funeral and pay my respects. Heres to a man who rose to the call of his country and gave his life for all of us!
Life your wings up high my friend! Here is to the end!
"Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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sandra63
Posts: 565
Huntsville, Al
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| 01 Aug 2008 9:11 PM |
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| Thank you for your service, Thank you for my freedom. I will be praying for the family GOD BLESS YOU. |
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nbarrell
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| 04 Aug 2008 6:51 PM |
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| I just saw it on the WBC's website that they are comfirmed to be at LCPL Wilson's funeral.... He is a very good friend of mine and I will be there with my flag held high. He deserves it. I ask that anyone who can make it, please do. That my home town and he is a home town hero. The entire county is going to be there. Its a small town in the woods, and if these WBC folks think they can come in and trample over an American heroes passing, they got another thing coming... His parents have been though enough as it is. As have his siblings. They dont need to see these fools masquerading as a church there. Please, as many of you as possible, come help me shield his family from these people. I know that i'm new here, and that i'm sure that you all try to make it to as many missions as possible, so my words may be watsed because it is already a priority. But this is a very personal matter for me. He's a dear friend and a hero. Thank you. |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 05 Aug 2008 3:44 PM |
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"There is no greater love", says the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Pfc Wilson, for being willing to do just that.... for me and mine.
'Rest easy, son, at the top of the stairs.'
Standing in spirit in Willow Springs IL TMR
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Daryl
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 06 Aug 2008 3:21 PM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on my condolences to you and your family. Your loved one will not be forgotten. Our brothers-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. Fellow Veteran, your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios Mi Hermano!
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4717
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 07 Aug 2008 11:53 PM |
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"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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BHawk
Posts: 351
"Doc Hawk"
Regional
Ride Captain
Northern California
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| 08 Aug 2008 7:58 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of LCPL Ivan Wilson.
Sacramento Area Riders--This is a two part mission.
Thursday 14Aug08 pick up and escort to Lower Lake California
The PGR will post a Flag Line at his arrival on Aug 14, at 1202 pm (1202 - noon), at Sacramento Airport. We will stage at 10:45 at the ARCO AM PM located just outside the airport, on Airport Blvd, just off I 5, going into the Airport. You can't miss it.
We will KSU at 11:00pm (1100)and proceed into Sacramento International Airport, arrival point to be announced at the Arco AM/PM. We will set a Flag line for the young Marines return home.
After the Flag line, we will escort the Fallen Hero to the Jones and Lewis Memorial Chapel at 16140 Morgan Valley Rd, Lower Lake, Ca. (Also known as "Main St")
The ride is a approx 105 miles and should take between 2 and 2.5 hours. Please insure you have a full gas tank before leaving the Airport ARCO AM PM and you have water/fluid on your bikes. Camelback Hydration is recommended. The weather looks to be HOT and DRY. Also, I realize that some may only have the time to attend the flag line and/or a portion of the escort - no problem. Whatever you can do to assist in honoring this young Marine's sacrifice will be appreciated. All PGR and all other MC groups will be utilized.
Saturday 16Aug08 Services in Lower Lake CA.
On Aug 16, at 8:45 am (0845), we will stage at the gas station at Tower Mart Gas Station, 9815 Hwy 53, Lower Lake, Ca.
http://tinyurl.com/6k4z37
At this location, PGR and other Riders will be assigned their Missions. Some will ride escort, some will go on to the Church and establish a Flag Line, some will go to other locations along the route to set their bikes and flags.
We will KSU to the Jones and Lewis Memorial Chapel at 16140 Morgan Valley Rd, Lower Lake, Ca. at 8:55 am (0855).
http://tinyurl.com/5wr8zx
We will then escort LCpl Wilson to the Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 14405 Uhl Ave, Clearlake, Ca.
http://tinyurl.com/66c4bj
We will establish a Flag line into the church and then standby during the services. After the services we will reestablish the Flag Line. We will then escort LCpl Wilson to the Lower Lake Cemetery at 9040 Lake Street, Lower Lake, Ca where we will establish the final Flag Line.
http://tinyurl.com/6p6lez
Again, have plenty of fluids on you. Parking at the cemetery is limited and is on hard packed dirt. After the funeral, we will arrange a staging point for those Riders wishing to ride home in groups.
RC on both missions - Doug/SgtMaj
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"No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First."
  
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redds2
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| 08 Aug 2008 10:04 AM |
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SEMPER IF MARINE YOU HAVE EARNED THAT TITLE FOR EVER WE HAVE STOOD IN THE SAME YELLOW FOOT PRINTS AND FOR SURE WE WILL STAND TOGETHER AGAIN REST EASSSY MY BROTHER YOU HAVE STOOD YOUR LAST FIRE WATCH AND NOW THE P G R FROM ALL OVER AMERICA WILL STAND TALL FOR YOU AND YOU FAMILY
PROUD MEMBER OF THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS OF PA O06
PROUD MEMBER OF THE BROTHERS OF FLIGHT 93''
MARINE 1964==1968 A==1==9 AND STILL WALKING
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tinyminton
Posts: 382
Asst State Capt. SoCal
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| 08 Aug 2008 12:17 PM |
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Tiny Minton
First Sergeant 701st Combat Ops Sqdn
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sbrbrat
Posts: 52
El Cajon, CA
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| 08 Aug 2008 2:34 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Ivan Wilson. May God comfort you and sustain you in this difficult time. Ivan, thank you for your dedication and service to this great country and for keeping our way of life and our freedom possible. Stand down, Marine, your mission is complete. Rest in sweet peace. You will never be forgotten. |
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usmalenurse
Posts: 329
Roseboro, NC
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| 09 Aug 2008 6:14 AM |
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Condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pfc Ivan I. Wilson, a true American hero. May he rest in peace and may God provide a great comfort and solace to his family during their time of sorrow.
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Charles Hairr
Riding in memory of my father who served in WWII
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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Goddy
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San Diego, CA.
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| 09 Aug 2008 10:31 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Pfc. Wilson. Never forgotten.
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carlwithleads
Posts: 494
Sacramento,Calif
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| 09 Aug 2008 10:33 PM |
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ATTENTION...SACRAMENTO PGR AND OTHER RIDERS... I WELCOME ANY RIDERS TO JOIN ME TO RIDE TO LOWER LAKE TO HONOR OUR HERO.MEET ME AT THE CORNER OF MADISON AVE AND COLLEGE OAK IN THE TARGET PARKING LOT. I WILL BE LEAVING AT 5:30AM, YES ODARK30.THE ROUTE I 80 TO I 5 NORTH TO WILLIAMS. 65 MILES. WILL PIT STOP TOP OFF TANKS, QUICK DRINK RESTROOM AND GO. WILLIAMS TO LOWER LAKE HWY 20 A LITTLE WINDY AND I HEARD CHP IS HEAVY IN THE AREA SO WE WILL WATCH THE SPEED.FROM HWY 20 TO HWY 53 TO STAGEING AREA . TOWER MART GAS STATION. 9815 HWY 53 LOWER LAKE CALIF.44 MILES.THANK YOU TO HONOR OUR HERO. IVAN I.WILSON.
ANY CAGERS ARE ALSO WELCOME.
FOR SATURDAY AUG 16 2008 MISSION
KSU AT ODARK30 5:30am MADISON AVE AND COLLEGE OAK IN THE TARGET PARKING LOT KSU 5:30AM
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CARL
916-536-1187 FOR ANY QUESTIONS
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PGR Ride Captain
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madmitch
Posts: 52
Northern California
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| 10 Aug 2008 7:00 PM |
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Do we have any Northbay Riders planning a group ride over St Helena to Lake County Saturday?
I can meet up at Mark West/Porter Crk and Calistoga/Petrified Forest Rd or in Calistoga at the gas station at the turn. (Tower or Arco, whatever it is today) |
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