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"The greatest act of love is when a man lays down his life for a friend..." Pfc. Menchaca THANK YOU for serving our country so valiantly. We are one of those families you fought to make free. In our minds YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!! We are eternally grateful for your servicel!!!
To the family of Pfc. Menchaca, I pray the God of hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of His Spirit. Romans 15:13!!! You are great warriors for standing alongside of this great soldier and for that we say THANK YOU! May your hearts be filled with the memories of this fine soldier! And always know that, we, the Patriot Guard will never forget what has been provided by this ultimate sacrifice. Please know that we pray for the troops and their families!!!
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www.pgrmichigan.org
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hugecubfan
Posts: 159
Kalamazoo MI
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| 25 Jun 2006 4:49 PM |
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We wish there was something we could say that will help, but we are praying that God will be with you to help you through this tragedy. For nothing is impossible with HIM. YOur son, brother, husband, cousin will not be forgotten.
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DaveFash
Posts: 69
Friendswood, Texas
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| 25 Jun 2006 6:31 PM |
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I am heading down to Brownsville Tuesday
afternoon -- leaving SouthEast Houston around
3pm. Anyone want to go with me?
Let me know and I'll try to coordinate:
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Dave Fashenpour
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jhinds
Posts: 22
Granger, Texas
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| 25 Jun 2006 6:34 PM |
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I am especially sorry to have to miss this particular mission. Notably absent from the "thread" is mention as to why the passing of Kristian and his comrade in arms Thomas Tucker is of paramount and symbolic importance marking as it does a historic turning point in the war. My brothers and sisters, stand tall and be proud of the ultimate sacrifice paid by this Texan for the eternal cause of freedom and liberty for all people everywhere. We are many but our spirit is one in the service of liberty and victory over the dark forces of tyranny. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc's Kristian Menchaca and Thomas Tucker.
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John Hinds
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ZOOMER
Posts: 33
LIVE OAK TX
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| 25 Jun 2006 8:19 PM |
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| I CAN'T MAKE THIS ONE,HAVE TO BE IN DALLAS WEDNESDAY MORNING.I PRAY EVERYONE WILL HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY.GOD BLESS PFC MENCHACA. |
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fly4bux
Posts: 56
Northern California
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| 25 Jun 2006 9:34 PM |
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May God bless and keep you hero Pfc Menchaca. May he bless and comfort your family. We Mourn with you.
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With our weapons, close was good enough
Mach 2 Hustler, 19 world records, 9 standing
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Jorge
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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| 25 Jun 2006 9:42 PM |
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Thank you for your service, PFC Menchaca. May God's peace surround and comfort your family and friends during this difficult time.
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"The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage."
Thucydides
(Ancient Greek historian and author, 460-404bc)
"I am an unapologetic Patriot...God Bless America"
Woof-Woof
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KathyBrown
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| 26 Jun 2006 12:58 AM |
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Pfc. Kristian Menchaca God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. My prayers are with you and your family. You will not be forgotten.
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 26 Jun 2006 6:42 AM |
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| It is with a very sad heart I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, an outstanding American Hero, now standing proud with God. He was everything a solldier should be and we will stand proud and with respect for him. He will never be forgotton in my heart, and I thank him for his brave and honorable service to our country. God Bless and comfort his dear family in their time of loss. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Talavera
Posts: 69
Austin,Tx
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| 26 Jun 2006 7:30 AM |
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Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. | My friends it looks like its going to be a hot one so drink & take planty of water also planty of sun screen. Our ride back look much better, nice and cool. Everyone living on Tuesday let try to go togather. Dose that soud Ok with you? Keeper Thanks I'll have that cool one when I get there. TTFN Rick from Austin |
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 7:34 AM |
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While the death of any and all US Soldiers weighs tremendously on my heart, the circumstances of this fallen American son's death are especially difficult for me to come to terms with.
It is with a profound sadness but steeled sense of resolve and purpose that I will do whatever it takes to ride in honor of this too-young-fallen Soldier, who paid the highest price for his country.
I feel an urgent sense of responsibilty to bear witness to the passing of this young hero. I shall not let his death pass unnoticed. I cannot let his death pass unnoticed.
I'm working out a schedule with my boss this morning to make plans to leave early on Tuesday so that I can be in Brownsville on Wednesday morning. I know that there are other PGR riders doing the same. If possible, maybe some of us Tuesday night riders can meet up Tuesday night in Brownsville for dinner? |
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
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DaveFash
Posts: 69
Friendswood, Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 8:43 AM |
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sc99p -- your words: "I feel an urgent sense of responsibilty to bear witness to the passing of this young hero. I shall not let his death pass unnoticed. I cannot let his death pass unnoticed."
Those were the words I was searching for. It does not matter that it is a weekday and it does not matter that the miles are many -- we will be there. Call the location and time of your PGR meeting and we will be there too.
Ride safe, ride proud, ride with respect, and ride for Kristian Menchaca.
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BadNad
Posts: 118
Ride Captain Hutto,TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 10:16 AM |
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It is with deep regret that I will not be able to make the journey to honor this fallen soldier. Some appointments you cannot avoid, such as stress tests for your heart.
My heartfelt condolences to friends and family of Pfc. Kristian Menchaca. He will not be forgotten. His loss is not in vain.
Respectfully,
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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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Keeper
Posts: 255
Waco/Aquilla area
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| 26 Jun 2006 11:17 AM |
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Ya'll are going to have to put up with me again as RC. Going back out today to make sure of staging and route.
Ran into the city heads meeting at the event center yesterday-didn't know they were having one, couldn't stay for their meeting since we were staring at an ugly looking cloud coming in and needed to get home before it hit.
sc99p and all coming in,,,yep, let me know if you want to have supper or just sodas/coffee etc on Tuesday night.
I know one person has reservations at the Motel 6 and it has a nice lil place right across the parking lot for food, beverage and relaxation. Has a patio on the resaca. Easy access and no worry on getting lost. I've been there before and their food was good enough for repeated visits by husband and me. Patio or inside preferences?
If you are coming down Tues night, give me a head count so I can let CobbleHeads save enough table space for us. |
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hawgr60
Posts: 48
San Antonio Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 12:19 PM |
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PFC Menchaca "First Strike" young man, You will forever wear that title proud. As a long ago "First Strike" soldier I know the heritage and I know the pride, of one of the greatest fighting units of this great nation. I know when the rest of the Battalion is called for role call you will be standing tall. I am looking foward to honoring you and your family for your sacrfice. Departing San Antonio Tuesday morning.
“Rest your head now, weary soldier. Cast your weapons to the ground. Close your eyes and feel the peace. The light of Jesus fold around. Heed not our earthly battle cries. There is no post for you to stand. So rest now as he carries you within His loving hand. Do not look back upon us. Disregard our selfish tears. Walk in the sunlight of the spirit free of war or pain and fear. Your duty here is done now as ours will someday be, so go with Him now to places only heroes ever see.”
Terry "Hawgr60" Smith
DOC Smith 1/502nd "First Strike" 1981-1986
US Army Retired
ALR 593 Converse TX (Sgt At Arms)
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 12:23 PM |
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I'm booked at the Motel 6 also...hope to be there no later than 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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enjoy the chance to meet some fellow PGR's --- and I'll certainly be
ready for a meal and a few cold beverages after 6-7 hours on the road.
Cobbleheads
sounds as good a place as any to meet. I'll plan on being there around
9:00 p.m. (after a shower and change out of my road clothes). Any and
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
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DaveFash
Posts: 69
Friendswood, Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 12:31 PM |
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Count me in on the Motel 6 and Cobbleheads at 9pm.
BTW: I am planning on towing the scooter down and
will follow behind any riders that would like a safety
net (i.e. broken bikes on trailer, good ones on the
road). Also, have spare room in my Mazda Tribute
for those that want to bring flags and get a ride.
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PBRANTJR
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Medina County , Tx
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| 26 Jun 2006 12:32 PM |
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| Brant here in Medina county. I'll be heading down to Brownsville on Tuesday, staying at Motel 6. Just spoke with Dave , so there will be several of us there |
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SouthTexas
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Sugar Land, Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 1:40 PM |
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I just got a reservation at the Motel 6 as well. I have other things going on, as we all do, but this is a mission I have to make. Pfc. Manchaca made the ultimate sacrifice under extremely difficult circumstances and I have to be there with my fellow PGR Riders to honor this brave young man and soldier. I also look forward to honoring, thanking, and hopefully consoling his grieving family and friends for standing by Kristian and supporting him during his difficult mission.
I will be at Cobbleheads to see my faithful PGR friends, Terry, Dave, Keeper, sc99p(I see we have been on a lot of missions together), and many more I hope can make this mission. Ride safe. |
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KiwiSATX
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| 26 Jun 2006 2:38 PM |
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Sadly, I cannot make this mission. Too much chaos at work right now. I will be with you all in spirit, brothers and sisters of the PGR.
To the family of PFC Menchaca: Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Please know that we are grateful and sorry for your sacrifice. God speed, PFC Menchaca and a job well-done. Rest well, warrior-brother.
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Hook
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Seguin, Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 2:46 PM |
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Betty and I will be there, planning on leaving tomorrow after some coordination with others. What time are you leaving Terry and what route do you plan? Talavera and sc99p and pbrantjr, do we have times and routes set in stone yet?
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Quoting a friend, "It's not always just the journey, when your grandchildren are your destination!" In the names of Sara, Jarrett, Laura, Lucas, Javen and Autumn, I thank our defenders for their individual sacrifices.
“We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom.
We, and all others who believe as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.”
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) 32nd President of the United States
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SGMPhil
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Central Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 3:12 PM |
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My wife and I will be riding from the Austin area on Tuesday and are booked at the Mt6 also. Please count us in for dinner. C U all there. Anyone in the area is welcome to ride with us.
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 3:21 PM |
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Betty and Jerry,
I have to work from 6:00 a.m. -- Noon tomorrow.
As soon as I get off, I'll stop by the house, and hope to be on the
road to Brownsville before 1:00. My plan was to take 35 south to San
Antonio, to 37 South to Corpus Christie, and then 77 down to
Brownsville. (although I might take 123 S from San Marcos to Stockdale,
and then 97 S/W to through Floresville to the junction with I-37 near
Pleasanton).
If others are planning a staging area in or around San Antonio, I'd be
happy to alter my route to ride down with others. But don't wait on me
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
Cpt. Rowdy J. Inman |
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Keeper
Posts: 255
Waco/Aquilla area
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| 26 Jun 2006 3:43 PM |
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| so more like 10-15 at Cobbleheads and closer to 2000-2030 starting time on Tues eve? |
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hawgr60
Posts: 48
San Antonio Texas
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| 26 Jun 2006 6:00 PM |
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Jerry and Betty my bag is packed and Iwould really like to be in Brownsville before it gets real hot and or wet. I am prepared to leave at 0 dark 30. Give me a call or we will see eachother on the route, I'm takeing the Blue Chopper down. I'm hooking and booking down 281S to 37 to 77 I know for sure my first fuel point is going to be in George West.
Terry
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