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capi75rs 
Posts: 86
(((BIG STICK))) IL Road Capt
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| 08 Jun 2006 6:31 AM |
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| Just signed up for the day off at work and will be in attendance to honor our HERO. If anyone is staying at the East Galesburg Campground and would like to meet up, I'll be willing to do so. I live about 10 miles east of this place and will be driving right by it. I will arrive at Wal Mart early (Just before 7 Am) to assist Max in getting ready. You can post a reply to this post or email me at capi75rs@yahoo.com I'll probley be passing by the area between 6:30 - 6:45 AM.
GOD bless you Petty Officer Rovinski and THANK YOU!
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Jolonco
Posts: 13
Bloomington, MN/Port Hueneme,CA/ Somewhere in Iraq
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| 08 Jun 2006 8:11 AM |
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Though I did not know EO1 Rovinksi personally, I do have the pleasure and honor to say that I served in the same unit with him. From what others around me say, Gary was a great man, a "man of many seasons", who enjoyed doing things a little differently. My good friend and fellow Seabee Culinary Specialist 2nd Class, Mark Clark could hardly express his grief and condolences at the Memorial Service held at our location in Iraq. Gary and HM2 Jamie Jaenke who died in a convoy in the Al-Anbar province, in Iraq, will be sorely missed. Please look for a ride mission for Jamie to come soon.
Godspeed Gary, my sincere condolences to you and yours.
SK3 Joseph Losier
NMCB Two-Five
Iraq
My Friend and Fellow Seabee, Builder 2nd Class McArthur found an e-mail that Gary had sent to him last year after they had attended a leadership school together. He normally deleted Gary's forwards but for some reason hung on to one entitled "The Final Inspection".
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Seabee 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, you Seabee,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The sailor 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 sailor waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Seabee,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.""
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WITH WILLING HEARTS
AND SKILLFUL HANDS,
THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE,
THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER
WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS
WE BUILD, WE FIGHT
FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM
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Grayskull
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| 08 Jun 2006 8:32 AM |
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| I will be honored to show my respect to this fallen hero.
God Bless the family |
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mojo57
Posts: 54
Granite City, IL.
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| 08 Jun 2006 9:00 AM |
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THANK YOU for the ultimate sacrifice PO Rovinski
I plan on making this mission. Will be leaving from the Granite City, IL area on Tues after work around 5PM Staying at the Galesburg campground. Will not get there in time for visitation but will be at Wal-Mart for staging Wed morning. Anyone from St. Louis or Metro East area heading up Tues night please let me know. |
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"Peace is the highest aspiration for the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever." - Ronald Reagan
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 08 Jun 2006 9:49 AM |
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| JOLONCO It is people like you that I thank for serving our country. Makes me proud to hear from you and we "The Patriot Guard Riders" will ride with respect to honor this Hero, his family, friends and community. Again, thank you for what you and the rest of our troops are doing. |
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US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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TRACYFDS
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| 08 Jun 2006 10:13 AM |
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| We will be leaving Colfax area appx 5:30 am Wed. Anyone wanting to join up, we will be passing Bloomington a little before 6:00 taking I 74 . Let us know if you want to ride with. Plan to make escort also when details are-available. Riding with Respect for Petty Officer Rovinski !! Joe Tracy |
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parabellum
Posts: 26
Urbana, Illinois
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| 08 Jun 2006 10:33 AM |
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I just booked a 2 person cabin in the campground for Tuesday night.
I am coming alone, however, so if anyone needs a place out of the weather to put their stuff...or if someone needs a place to crash, just let me know and we can make arrangements. Its a bring your own bedding cabin, so if you need to crash you should bring whatever you need.
Anyone intersted can email me (chris@inaharabladecrafts.com).
Best.
Chris.
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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Preacherman
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| 08 Jun 2006 11:01 AM |
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Mission for HM2 Jamie Jaenke is currently a STANDBY Mission. We have not received an official DoD press release as of 12:00 noon today. I will be RC for this mission if and when it becomes a go.
NOTE: This is in response to Jolonco's post above. It is NOT part of the PO Rovinski mission.
Ride safe,
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diamondice2000
Posts: 132
Lake Norman NC
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| 08 Jun 2006 1:00 PM |
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my deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of this great HERO, PO Rovinski. you are not alone at this time. The PGR family is with you. If my schedule permits and I am up North (NW IND.) I will be there, on 2 or 4.
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With Honor and Respect,
Proud Navy Mom |
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rgrant
Posts: 21
31 Pecan Lane Nauvoo Illinois
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| 08 Jun 2006 2:34 PM |
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| For most sincere Sympathy to Garys family and friends! He is another true American hero. I am ready to ride! |
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ms country
Posts: 21
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| 08 Jun 2006 4:01 PM |
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Country and I are ready to esort our hero home, we will stand by for escort info and meet you in on the way.
God be with this hero's family we will stand with you. |
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ivetret
Posts: 2432
Shermer, IL
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| 08 Jun 2006 7:02 PM |
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Funeral plans form
Rovinski's body expected in U.S. today
Thursday, June 8, 2006
By JANE CARLSON
The Register-Mail GALESBURG - The body of Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski is expected to return to the United States today.
Rovinski, 44, of rural Roseville, was killed Monday in a roadside bomb explosion in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a Navy Reservist serving with the Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 out of Fort McCoy, Wis. A Pennsylvania native, Rovinski was a corrections officer at Henry Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg and father of two daughters, ages 13 and 10.
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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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BadNad
Posts: 118
Ride Captain Hutto,TX
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| 09 Jun 2006 8:29 AM |
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Our families hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Petty Officer Rovinski. Being natives of the Monmouth area, I feel this is very close to home. I wish I could be there to help bring him home and honor him. Thank you Petty Officer Rovinski ! You paid the ultimate price for our Freedom and we will not let you be forgotten. Rest in Peace!
Let no one forget the price of peace, as this soldier has given all that he is, for all of us.
Chuck and Traci Murphy
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Hutto, TX
President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Proudly Riding for;
Sgt. Reyes Ramirez, SSgt. Forrest D. Baker,
Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr., SSgt. Kenneth A. Jenkins,
PFC. Jeff Shaffer, SSgt. Christoper Zimmerman,
PFC. Thomas J. Hewitt, First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis
Cpl. Michael Craig Ledsome, Capt. Sean E. Lyerly,
Cpl. Mathew P. LaForest, Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur |
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rmount
Posts: 69
Troy, MO
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| 09 Jun 2006 10:36 AM |
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May God bless Petty Officer Gary Rovinski and comfort his family.
Riding in from Troy, MO.
Bob
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Troy, MO
I am only one,
but still I am One.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something;
I will not refuse to do the
Something I can do.
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parabellum
Posts: 26
Urbana, Illinois
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| 09 Jun 2006 12:25 PM |
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I have searched around but did not find an answer: Can someone please explain what the 'kickstand placard' is and how we can get one?
I am a new member and this will be my first Honor Mission...so its important to me that I'm fully prepared.
Thank you very much.
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TRACYFDS
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| 09 Jun 2006 12:46 PM |
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Chris, Welcome to the PGR. A kickstand placard is - something to put under ypur kickstand to give it a larger foothold on soft ground. Incase we need to park on soft ground. You can make one or buy one at a motorcycle shop. |
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parabellum
Posts: 26
Urbana, Illinois
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| 09 Jun 2006 1:04 PM |
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Ah, yes. I completely understand...I just had not heard that term before. I have heard 'kickstand coaster' but not 'placard'.
No worries, I will be sure to bring one along.
Best Regards to all.
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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OldStu
Posts: 19
Black Hills, SD
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| 09 Jun 2006 1:26 PM |
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Our own lives just don't seem to give us enough opportunities to honor those who have given their life for us. God speed Petty Officer Gary Rovinski, and may your family find additional comfort knowing how much so many care. It's an honor to honor you.
With Deepest Respect.
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Choctaw Warrior
Posts: 56
Washington, Illinois
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| 09 Jun 2006 3:34 PM |
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Posted By veach on 06/09/2006 10:37 AM
Pekin area PGR-- anyone interested in joining up for ride to galesburg to honor Petty officer Rovinski on wednesday june 14th. we will meet at rally point we used for spc GEBUR. which is at foot of court st. by pekin bridge. we will meet at 5:45-- leave at 6:00 sharp--- This puts me at galesburg rally point around 7:00. i will be helping our captain chris and max. therefore i need to be a little early. weather looks like chance of rain. be prepared. be fueled up and bring kickstand placard. be prepared to present and conduct yourself in a respectful manner. Petty officer rovinski his family and friends deserve nothing less. any riders with questions can call me 309-348-2028 309-267-0605 or post and i'll answer------veach
Veach forgot to update the route from the Pekin rally point. We will procede across the Pekin brige to US24 east to I474 north to I74 west. Riders coming in from the east along I74 be advise I74 through peoria is under construction and your best route is to use the I474 bypass of Peoria. ETA from the Pekin Rally point to I474/US24 @ Bartonville aproximately 0615.
Ugibugi,
If you would like to meet us at the Pekin Bridge you are more than welcome to ride along. However it would not be your closest route. I belive you closet route will be IL97 north to I74 north.
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cgbrocksmith
Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 09 Jun 2006 5:20 PM |
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| Ok giys and gals...give me a break...I ride a Yamaha....we have wings to keep us from sinking. |
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MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator
"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to
that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!
Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!
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