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stevethemp 
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I want to thank you all for your support of SPC Gonzalez. I am a member of his unit and will be attending all three functions. God Bless you and your families for all that you do. Reading the posts and seeing the response and support that his two families, blood and military will recieve is overwhelming to me. It brought a tear to my eye, the first ones I have shed since hearing of his death. I remember being at Fort Leonard Wood, MO when Master Sgt. Wilberto Sabalu Jr. was brought home, lining the streets with my unit and the companies of the US Army Military Police School watching the Patriot Guard escort him on his final ride. It filled me with chills and a very large sense of pride that there are so many people willing to give of their time to help respect and honor the memories of my fallen brothers and sisters. I hope to meet as many of you that will be there as possible. Thank you and God Bless.
SPC Stephen DeHaan
430th Military Police Det
Isaiah 6:8 "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"
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tscalora
Posts: 118
NWNJ
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| 04 Sep 2008 6:11 AM |
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| Heaven Bless you Stephen for your service and dedication. |
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Usually at a time like this I struggle for words to comfort a friend who has suffered a loss. The right words don’t often come, but if accompanied by the right sentiment they can be soothing. But I have learned over time that the best comfort at a time like this comes from those who watch over us. My beliefs allow me to be comforted by a certainty that I am watched over by those who have gone before me. |
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traveler043
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BRICK,NJ
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| 04 Sep 2008 6:43 AM |
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| REST IN PEACE SPC.MICHAEL L. GONZALEZ.YOU SIR, ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.GOD HAD A PLAN FOR YOU AND HIS ORDERS ARE, STAND DOWN YOUNG MAN.YOUR MISSION IS COMPLETE.COME HOME TO ME, FOR YOUR SAVIOR HAS CALLED YOU.BLESS-ED ARE THOSE WHO STAND FOR HIM. |
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sgtposten
Posts: 26
Vestal, NY
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:09 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC Gonzalez. Stand down soldier your mission is complete.
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Sam Posten - US Army - 1981-1991 - Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
In memory of "Moby" KIA - Feb 1991 - Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
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SGT, US Army Veteran 1981-1991
3rd Bde.(THUNDER), 3rd AD Operation Desert Shield/Storm
In Memory of my friend and fellow brother "Moby", KIA, SW Iraq, February 1991. Till we meet again. |
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vraugas
Posts: 65
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:11 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC.Michael L.Gonzalez.
Standing by in Hazlet.
"Lord, lest I go about in my complacent way
Remind me that somewhere out there
A man might have died for me today.
So, if there must be war
Let me ask and answer,
Am I worth dying for?"
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dragonladie31
Posts: 298
Wellford, S.C.
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:37 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael L. Gonzalez. Michael Thank You for your Servive to this Country. May You Rest in Peace. You will Not Be Forgotton. |
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Chris Forbes
PGR Member
Riding In Memory Of My Dad
PFC Robert K. Amy
Greater Love Hath no Man than this,that a Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends. (John 15;13) |
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dragonladie31
Posts: 298
Wellford, S.C.
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:39 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael L. Gonzalez. Michael Thank You for your Servive to this Country. May You Rest in Peace. You will Not Be Forgotton. |
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Chris Forbes
PGR Member
Riding In Memory Of My Dad
PFC Robert K. Amy
Greater Love Hath no Man than this,that a Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends. (John 15;13) |
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brub
Posts: 2
Monroe Twp. NJ
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| 04 Sep 2008 7:59 AM |
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Count me in
USMC 2 Div 3/10 hotel |
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pipesoblue
Posts: 37
Keansburg NJ / Beverly Hills Fla
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| 04 Sep 2008 8:29 AM |
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god bless you soldier and godspeed
i'll be there Sat |
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aoop
Posts: 3268
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 04 Sep 2008 9:25 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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GWpilot
Posts: 47
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| 04 Sep 2008 9:56 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends.
Standing by in Burlington.
Rob
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 04 Sep 2008 2:11 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
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 soldier 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 just got 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."
Paul E. Babb Sr.
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
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jshinn
Posts: 627
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| 04 Sep 2008 3:43 PM |
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MISSION UPDATE AS OF THURSDAY EVENING
As of 1730 on Thursday evening, here is the latest on this mission. Tropical Storm Hannah is still churning in the Caribbean. Forecasters are now predicting it will start to have some affect mid to late afternoon on Saturday. This mission will take affect Saturday morning. Monitor the weather, and be prepared for some possible wet weather in advance of the storm. The Staging area will be set by late tonight or tomorrow morning. If the weather Saturday morning is less than perfect, grab the rain gear. Safety first will be the rule of the day. If you feel it is not safe to ride, caging is okay. I would rather have a bunch of cagers at the staging area than not have a good turnout for SPC. Gonzalez. I have verified that he was indeed on the field with us at Ft. Dix, and that makes it personal for me. The reason the family wanted us for their son was because they saw us at Ft. Dix, and they felt that since we helped send him off, we should be there to welcome him home. Final staging information and ride itineraries to follow.
Pappy
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Jack 'Pappy' Shinn
United States Army - 67-72
Past New Jersey State Captain
Cage Coordinator
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StevieVVet
Posts: 130
Northern New Jersey
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| 04 Sep 2008 5:18 PM |
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See you both days.
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"Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee" John Donne 1624
25th Inf Div.
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Paddy Mac
Posts: 33
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| 04 Sep 2008 5:40 PM |
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To the family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez, I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. To SPC. Gonzalez, rest easy bro, and God bless.
Standing by in Denville.
Patrick McCartney
USS SARATOGA CV60 74 - 76
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harly69g
Posts: 8563
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 04 Sep 2008 6:06 PM |
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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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gungho
Posts: 57
South Plainfield New Jersey
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| 04 Sep 2008 6:39 PM |
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STANDING BY IN
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TPAlva
Posts: 22
Dundee, Michigan
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| 05 Sep 2008 1:56 AM |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Spc. Michael Gonzalez. You are a true American Hero. Having lived in Spotswood before I moved to Michigan my heart breaks for the family and the friends. I will not be home for this escort and flagline but my prayers will be many...
"T"
Alvarez
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a.k.a. TPAlva
Michigan Region #2
Monroe County, Michigan
Ride Captain
Riding in memory of
Chris Gray
Gary Frank
Chuck Costello
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 05 Sep 2008 4:15 AM |
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God Bless SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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hdpanther1
Posts: 953
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 05 Sep 2008 5:12 AM |
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| To the family and friends of SPC Michael L. Gonzalez, my family and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of this young Hero. We pray that God will comfort you in your time of grief and give you the peace knowing that Michael is an American Hero and his service will never be forgotten.
Spc. Michael, my family and I thank you for your selfless and dedicated service to our Nation in defense of our freedoms. You will never be forgotten.
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AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
Ronald Reagan
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Aardvark
Posts: 64
Central NJ
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:02 AM |
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Standing by in Lawrenceville.
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Aardvark
Maj, USAF (Ret.)
Poor is the nation that has no heroes . . .
Shameful is the one that, having them . . forgets.
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jshinn
Posts: 627
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:33 AM |
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***************MISSION UPDATE FOR FRIDAY MORNING***********************
SATURDAY'S INFORMATION
1). Leadership - The Lead Ride Captain for this ride will by Ray Smith. Our local Ride Captain for this mission will be Don Klein.
2) Staging Information - We will be staging at the Center 18 Shopping Center, Rt. 18 and Hillsdale Road, East Brunswick, NJ. We may or may not have LEO support for the ride to the church. I'm working on that now. Riders should expect to be at the staging area around 0945. KSU from the staging area will be at 1015 sharp to ensure our flag line is set by 1030. We will not be doing an escort for this mission. We will proceed from the staging area to the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ. All riders will go directly to the staging area, not to the church.
3) Weather - Forecast is for some wind and rain possible. It will probably depend on where we are relative to the storm. Wet weather gear will be the dress code of the day. Each rider should decide on whether they should cage or ride on Saturday morning. Check the weather on Saturday morning and act accordingly. I will provide an update on Saturday morning as far as mission status and the weather.
********************RIDE ITINERARY FROM THE NORTH*********************
Ray Smith will be staging at the Home Depot and will provide his ride itinerary later today. I will meet anyone who wants to ride at the Bergen County Harley and will do a KSU from there at the same time Ray leaves from Home Depot and we will meet up at the Brookdale Service Area south of exit 153 on the Garden State Parkway Southbound side.
Southern Ride Captains will be providing their ride itineraries later today.
Final Message
This mission is going to be very fluid. Riders need to check back often as weather issues may throw some changes at us. At the end of the day, the family and the town are anxious to have our participation, and we will provide our services in the professional manner we are known for. Thank you in advance for everyone who makes this mission. For the next 24 hours, it's all about SPC. Gonzalez and his family.
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United States Army - 67-72
Past New Jersey State Captain
Cage Coordinator
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Neptune Don
Posts: 44
Neptune, New Jersey
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| 05 Sep 2008 7:45 AM |
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SPC Michael L. Gonzalez,
Thank you for your service to this Great country, and the protection that you provided to this world. May God comfort your family and friends at this time, and may He give them peace in their hearts. It will be an Honor to stand for you.
Don Patterson
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misterslee
Posts: 13
Farmingdale, NJ
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| 05 Sep 2008 8:39 AM |
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SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez,
Thank you for your service.
It will be my honor to stand for you.
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AVGAS7172
Posts: 135
Bergenfield NJ
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| 05 Sep 2008 9:10 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SPC. Michael L. Gonzalez
Thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending our great nation.
Rest In Peace
USN
69-75
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