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maytag 
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millsboro,de.
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:03 AM |
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| Thank you Mr. Frank Buckles for serving our nation, will be glad to meet you. All packed and leaving @ 12 noon. |
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:46 AM |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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"Mixster"
Posts: 640
Williamsport, PA 17701
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| 21 Sep 2007 9:50 AM |
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I regret that I am unable to attend this opportunity to meet and pay tribute to Mr. Buckles. Thank you, Sir, for your service.
Ride safe my Brother's and Sister's as you honor this hero.
God Bless all of those that have gone before us.
May They Rest in Peace
God grant those that have come through it
the courage to fight another day.
Standing by in Williamsport
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Mickey Finn >Mixster<
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elisejk
Posts: 1682
Fuquay Varina, NC
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| 21 Sep 2007 8:44 PM |
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There's a group of us here... Delaware and MD. We met Gary Gasking, Joe Cumblidge and some of the others who have put this massive mission together. They are to be commended for what they have accomplished and we haven't even done the mission yet.
It will be quite an honor to take this journey tomorrow.
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“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 22 Sep 2007 4:39 PM |
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| Folks, there are absolutely NO words that can describe today's mission. That's why I'll let Gary make the Ride Report (isn't that what a good SC is supposed to do???...delegate...LOL!!!)
Seriously, as far as "happy" missions go, there can't be anything happier than doing something like this for a true, living American hero. Yes, Welcome Home missions are very, very special, but to meet someone who is a legend like Mr. Buckles and Suzannah, David and Phyllis Hall with the Traveling Libery Bell and many, many PGR members from varyious states is absolutely awesome.
Perfect weather, beautiful people and a living legend. It doesn't get much better than that!
Gary, Mark, Kelly, your significant others and everyone who played any part in bringing this off with the perfection we saw, I sincerely thank and commend you. Job well done!!!
As I saw it, everyone in attendance today had a smile on their face and in their heart as they were departing for home.
It is my sincere hope and prayer that all arrive safely. Thank you to each and every one for your attendance today.
Mr. Buckles, you are the "mold" for a true American Hero. Thank you, sir, for your service to our country and for allowing us to be a small part of your storied life.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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rbbiggs
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| 23 Sep 2007 6:50 AM |
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Unbelievable Mission, Gary for this being your first mission as Ride Captain, I must say you pulled this off like an Old Pro !!
It was an honor to stand next to each one of you.
Bravo West Virginia, and God Bless Mr. Buckles, His Family and Friends.
Bruce Biggs
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USMC0351
Posts: 15
Martinsburg Wv
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| 23 Sep 2007 10:52 AM |
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I would like to thank Mark McCarter, Gary Gaskins and ALL of our support and donations for this very special mission. It was an honor too be apart of this and I personally want to thank everyone who was able to attend. It was our hopes that everything would go smoothly and that it would be a beautiful day for Mr. Buckles and his family, which it was.
I am in awe of the members of PGR for the unselfish help, our friends and everyone who was with us in spirit. It was a day that I will never forget.
Thank you again Mr. Frank Buckles.
From a grateful nation
Pictures from the event
http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/IamBilly07/ |
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 23 Sep 2007 3:05 PM |
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Gary, you did one Awesome job!! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this. It was such an honor to be there for Mr. Buckles and his daughter. Words fail me at this time.
Kelly, thanks for the great place for dinner. Food was the best.
Mark, thanks for allowing me to sneak a hand shake with Mr. Buckles.
You guys all put on a fabulous mission. One that none of us will forget.
Dave Hall, all I can say is WOW and Thank You. |
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"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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Isabella883
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| 23 Sep 2007 3:42 PM |
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| Wonderful day! Amazing event. Mr. Buckles is incredible. Thanks to all PGR for support and camraderie. It was a pleasure meeting you. |
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2002roadkingclassic
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MD Ride Capitain Fairplay, MD
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| 23 Sep 2007 4:50 PM |
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| Today is a good day to reflect on this completed mission for Mr. Frank Buckles:
Gary Gaskins & Kelly Turner, it is a privlege to call you both my friends; you went above and beyond the call of duty. To my wife and daughter -- Thank You for your support of me and the PGR. Deb and Ellen -- Thank You for all the help and support that you contributed to your men and this honorable mission! Tim, Jack (my brother),The Marines, PGR, WV State Police, Gunther, Barbara & the Veterans Administration Police -- Hats off to the Great Job you all did! Joe Cumblidge, WV State Captain -- thank you for your support and guidance. David and Phyllis Hall & Nephews -- the Liberty Bell and The Story will never be forgotten because of you. LET FREEDOM RING! To the PGR -- thank you for attending. Finally, Mr. Frank Buckles -- THANK YOU for your service to this Great Nation and showing us how to be Patriots!
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Mark A. McCarter
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Standing with Honor for my Dad WWII Navy Veteran and my Son United States Army
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity & Personal Courage |
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stroker_ironhead
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| 23 Sep 2007 5:31 PM |
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| WHAT A DAY!!! the weather could not of been better and all that attended could not of been more helpful. thank you all for jumping in to help, it made my day a lot easier. i want to especially thank mark and kelly for all they did to make this mission happen. thank you pgr members for being early to help set up and for the endless offers to do whatever needed done. i think mr buckles was really surprised to see how many care about him as well as our men and women in uniform. and thank you gunther for bring that awsome sidecar from delaware so that mr. buckles could ride in style and allow everyone there a good view up the lane. thank you chip o'roke for stepping up for the pray and to joe jackson and his platoon of marines for helping at the farm and the staging area. everyone there saturday should be proud of themselfs and there fellow pgr brothers and sisters for there willingness to get the job done. david and phillis hall, now they are the hardest working people i know on getting the word out about the pgr, and the bell, what can anyone say.mr hall is truly an inspiration to us all in his quest to spread the word about patriotisom and freedom threw the liberty bell. thank you everyone for caring enough to attend this mission.we as the pgr do not often get the chance to come together under these conditions, to laugh,take pictures, and celebrate the day. i will get some pictures posted as so as i get them and try to keep every up to speed on when abc and the american veteran will air there film footage. anyone at the mission should share there story with the pgr members in there area and state.hopefully we will be able to do something like this again for another countryman.once again, thank you for sharing this day with me and your fellow members and thanks again to all for helping to make this something that will never be forgotten...gary |
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DebSmith
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| 23 Sep 2007 6:14 PM |
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| thank you all for making this a wonderful day. thank you mr. buckles for letting us come into your life for the day.everyone was very nice, like gunther who let us sit in the sidecar, patrick of the anc team who got us coffee. everyone there did there part to make this a great day for me and all that attended a day to remember.i made some new friends and saw some old friends too. everyone offered to do whatever needed to be done. this was my first mission as a pgr member and one to remember...deb |
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elisejk
Posts: 1682
Fuquay Varina, NC
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| 23 Sep 2007 6:24 PM |
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Gary,
It was a pleasure to meet you and your team. What an
awesome job you did. A very special day for all of us, one I know I'll
never forget.
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“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 23 Sep 2007 7:02 PM |
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| My wife and I THANK all involved in this magnificent orchestrated mission. It was such an honor to participate and honor this TRUE AMERICAN LEGEND AND HERO. Mr Buckles THANK YOU for letting us honor you on this glorius day. And a glorius days it was, good weather, good friends and an AMERICAN HERO. God Bless you Mr Buckles. |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
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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r12guy
Posts: 370
Bridgeville, DE
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| 23 Sep 2007 8:23 PM |
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| Gary, You did a great job along with all your Helpers. I want to thank you and Joe for allowing us The privilege to be part of this great historical event. It was a great Honor to Escort Mr Buckles, and His Daughter Suzannah.... Im not too sure which one had the biggest smile. Again thank you and we made it home after a wonder ride. Call if you ever need anything and I will see what we can do. Thanks again to all who helped make this a wonderful mission. |
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Served '74-77 US Army..... "83-94 US Coast Guard.... 2006 Venture Wild Cherry
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Contact # 302-841-4769
Riding In Honor of FN Robert C Moyer, U.S Navy
Koren war vet, 01JAN32- 10 APR08 RIP Dad |
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Snowman671
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| 23 Sep 2007 8:33 PM |
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Thanks for the updates.
Can anyone tell me what Mr. Hall was talking about on Friday? He mentioned something big was either to be said or done that would amaze the News media.. i can't find any coverage on any channel in the WV area..
Anyone know what media was there locally?
thanks
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Beretta380
Posts: 118
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| 24 Sep 2007 8:42 AM |
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To all of W VA. PGR You guys were great, and Gary for a truck driver you were OUTSTANDING. Many thanks for allowing me and the other DE. Riders to attend this memorable event. Gunther says thank you also.
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ramccarter
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| 24 Sep 2007 12:17 PM |
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| What a marvelous day! Thanks to Gary, Kelly and my father (Mark) for the wonderful opportunity they gave us. It was truly a privilege to be apart of this mission, to honor Mr. Buckles and to meet all the spectacular people of the PGR. |
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Hindy
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Thornton, PA
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| 24 Sep 2007 8:17 PM |
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What a special and unforgettable day! It was a distinct honor to meet this living legend and something I will never forget. All the time and preparation that went into this mission reaped a harvest of memories for all who participated. Thank you Gary for taking the Bull by the horns and doing a fantastic job on your first mission as ride captain. Thank your Mr. Buckles and Suzannah for allowing us to share a day in your lives. It was an privilage to shake your hand, salute you and say a few short words to you Mr. Buckles. I also would like to thank the gang from Northern Delaware that warmly welcomed me into their entourage from the SE PA/Delaware border to Martinsburg. Thank you Chainsaw and Shirley, Wolfman, Itch, Gunther and Rick!
I am proud to have represented Pennsylvania Region 6 on this mission.
The following link is to an album of my Pics from the day....Enjoy!
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US Army 81-85 E-4
HHC 194th Armored Brigade, Signal Platoon.
Fort Knox, KY.
3ID, 123rd Signal Bn, Hindenburg Kaserne, Wurzburg Germany
Member Marne Riders MC
Member AMVETS Post 4 Smyrna, DE
"It's a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before."
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stroker_ironhead
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| 25 Sep 2007 6:04 AM |
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| good job hindy on the pictures of the mission for mr. buckles. i encourage anyone with pic's from this to post for all to see. i will post the pic's my photgrapher took as soon as i have them. i am waiting on a call back from suzannah to get mr. buckles comments on the day. i will post that info..once again thank you..gary |
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landslide21
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| 25 Sep 2007 6:36 AM |
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heya, hindy!
those are FANTASTIC pictures, hon. u, too, billy... wow! what a day for u guys! wanted to be there but y'all did a fine job representin! :-)
what an honor it must've been to have listened to this man's stories and to shake his hand...unbelievable! and to hear miss liberty ring while the procession took place...chills, man, just chills reading about this.
y'all gave mr buckles some wonderful memories of this day, i'm sure...but he prolly has NO idea the honor and memories he gave all of you!
thanx again for sharing...
-pebbles
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Karen 'Pebbles' Hoffman in Delaware
US Army 1984-88
Member of Law Dogs M/C Group
Proud Army (Airborne) Mom to Spc Travis J. Howell, wife to retired Msgt Les Hoffman, sister to Marine CWO2 John T. Lackie. Riding in memory of my grandfather, WWII veteran and retired Msgt, John R. Lackie...and all three of my beautiful mothers.
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ultraclassic
Posts: 2264
Proctor, WV
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| 26 Sep 2007 7:06 PM |
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Copied from the forum for escorting the Traveling Liberty Bell from Texas to West Virginia by soeastbiker from Delaware. Totally awesome site!!!
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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1saddletramp
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| 27 Sep 2007 2:06 PM |
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What an incredible event the PGR staged for Mr. Buckles!
It was very well coordinated and organized.
Hats off to all who had a part in the planning.
It was a humbling experience to be a part of the tribute to Mr. Buckles, one I shall not forget.
The elequent talk given by the man who brought the bell was educational and moving.
I feel honored to have been allowed to take part in the ride and hope all others feel the same.
Hope everyone had an enjoyable time making the trip and had a safe ride home.
Hope to see all of you again someday.
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Serving PGR in memory of
GGGGgrampa Henry who served with Gen. George Washington-revolutionary war and 1812,
Grampa Glenn-WWI,
Uncle Bryce KIA WWII,
dear old dad-WWII,
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BillZ
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Ashland, Wisconsin WI State Webmaster
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| 27 Sep 2007 6:35 PM |
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I was glad to have been able to make this mission, and bring my mom
along with me (it was her first mission). We both stood to respect and
honor Mr. Buckles (and wish him a happy 106 B-Day!). The day turned out
great, the ride Captains did excellent work organizing this, the
volunteers and those that donated were wonderful, the Liberty Bell was
impressive and ringing it brought goose bumps to my skin, and on top of
all that, it was so inspiring to see such a strong PGR turnout. Thank
you all for sharing this day and thank you to Mr. Buckles and family.
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 27 Feb 2008 8:47 AM |
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| Good Morning All,
I just spoke with Scott Wallace, producer of the American Veteran television show. You may remember Scott as the photographer/reporter who attended the mission we did last September for WWI Veteran Frank Buckles of Ranson, WV.
Scott reports the video is now complete and is available for viewing, on-line, at www.va.gov. Scroll down and click on The American Veteran. In the new window, go down till you see the piece on Mr. Buckles and choose your video player.
Just FYI, too, Gary is in the early planning stages of another summertime mission to honor Mr. Buckles. This, more than likely, will NOT be held at his farm but, rather, at as of yet undetermined location for a possible cookout/picnic. As soon as we get permission from Suzannah and have date/location firmed up, we will be starting another thread on the PGR site announcing this.
Please pass this along to all who may be interested.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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