shadow_sarge 
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| 13 Jul 2006 4:59 PM |
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Just wanted to put out some helpful info for all who will be riding into Fargo to help with escorting Spc. Troy Linden.
Gas stations with 91 octane close to Hector Airport:
CENEX, 12th ave N and 38th St. , west side of exit 66 off of I-29.
TESORO STAMART TRAVEL CENTER, 12th ave N and 35th st, east side of exit 66 off of I-29.
TESORO, 19th ave N and University which is approx 2-3 miles east of Hector Airport.
Exit 67 on I-29 for 19th ave N is still closed do to construction.
I would suggest taking exit #66 as it is open currently for both south and north bound traffic on I-29. Head east from exit #66 until you get to 18th st. N, take a left hand turn and head north to 19th Ave N, you will be to the west of NDSU and the Fargo Dome. At 19th Ave N take a left hand turn again and head west until you get to Dakota Drive and turn right heading north to Hector Airport.
There is a good restraunt in the Stamart Travel Center, (Northtown Grill) and there are many fast food places east of Hector by University Dr and 19th ave N.
With the staging time at 5:00, you will be catching some of the after work traffic, so ride safe!
I hope this helps everyone coming in from outside of Fargo. See you tomorrow night. I am honored to be able to ride and escort Spc. Troy Linden back to DL with you all.
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RIDING IN MEMORY OF GEORGE C. MOEN, US ARMY WWII AND WENDELL V. COLES, US ARMY, WWII
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bump1100
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Richfield, MN
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| 13 Jul 2006 5:59 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Linden family and all those who have been touched by Troy. My prayers are with you all during this tough time. God's speed Soldier.
I'm sorry that I won't be able to ride and Honor Troy this week, but I will be there with you all in spirit. |
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US Navy '73-'77
NAS North Island
“Freedom has a taste, and for those who have fought for it, the taste is so sweet the protected will never know…”
General George Patton
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dragonman
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Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 13 Jul 2006 6:30 PM |
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My deepest sympathies to Spc. Linden's Family, friends, and fellow Troops. May God bless this brave Warrior, as He welcomes Spc. Linden through the Gates. His brave deeds shall not be forgotten.
Ready to ride from Big Lake, Mn. with a heavy heart, again. |
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
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jer954
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| 13 Jul 2006 7:22 PM |
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I am going to try to be there to escort Troy Back to DL. Our deepest sympthy goes out to the Linden Family. Will try to keep a watch for directions to the stageing area. And am going to let some fellow riders Know about it. Once again sorry for your loss.
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millermanjeff
Posts: 67
Assistant Ride Captain Alexandria Minnesota
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| 13 Jul 2006 7:50 PM |
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Tim,
Thank you for your input on the directions to Hector Field. I will see you tomorrow as we help escort this fallen hero back home to his family.
Never forget....."Freedom Isn't FREE!"
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MamaGoose
Posts: 53
Fargo, ND (Oregon raised)
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| 13 Jul 2006 8:54 PM |
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Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to Spc. Linden's family.
We will be there to escort him home. |
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United States Air Force, 8+ yrs
ND Air National Guard, 9 yrs & counting
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cmichels
Posts: 9
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:00 AM |
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| If anyone from the Twin Cities is planning on attending today's escort mission in Fargo please let me know asap. I am considering heading up, but it would be nice to ride with someone else. (I would be leaving from Shakopee) chris.michels@earthlink.net 651-755-2341. |
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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ~ Thomas Paine
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Jgood
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Minnesota
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:05 AM |
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To the Linden family..... as I once again write and try to find some words of comfort to give to you during this difficult time, I know all to well that words alone are hardly enough. But I want you to know that My wife Deb and I truly thank you for the sacrifices that you have made and we will remember the ultimate sacrifice that Troy gave to this great country. I assure you that he and others will not be forgotten and that we will always carry a memory of him in our hearts. "God Bless your family" |
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tomhack1
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:14 AM |
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| The funeral home in Detroit Lakes is located about 3 blocks south of Highway 10. A convenient way to disburse after the escort will be to continue south on Summit Avenue to the stop sign at Willow. Willow street connects to Highway 59 to the west, three blocks to the east is Washington Avenue with food, fuel, and easy return to Highway 10 . Summit also continues south to the lake. |
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linbil
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:53 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences. We will be proud to be at the escort today for Troy. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice to this country. God bless you and keep you. The Mimm's |
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millermanjeff
Posts: 67
Assistant Ride Captain Alexandria Minnesota
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| 14 Jul 2006 9:16 AM |
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*****UPDATE*****
For those attending the airport escort tonight (7/14/06) the staging time is 1700 5:00pm. This will also be extended to 1730 5:30pm due to the expected heat at 93. The latest flight information is arrival at 1819 6:19pm. We want to be early to show to show our support for the family. Pack water as there will be a limited amount available.
Ride safe.
Jeff Anderson
RCIC
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millermanjeff
Posts: 67
Assistant Ride Captain Alexandria Minnesota
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| 14 Jul 2006 9:25 AM |
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Information on the funeral services will be updated soon. I am in close contact with the CAO and final details will be released after the escort to Detroit Lakes tonight. Please respect the family by not posting any funeral details until I have been asked to do so.
Thank you for consideration.
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Hardtail55
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Bismarck ND
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| 14 Jul 2006 10:33 AM |
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| My heart and prayers got out to the family of Spc. Linden. |
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| 14 Jul 2006 10:49 AM |
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It will be my honor to escort this hero home. My sincere condolences to Troy's family and friends.
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hdirider
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| 14 Jul 2006 11:40 AM |
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My prayers are with Troy and his family. God Bless you and may he bring comfort to you. Tnank you for your service.
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
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| 14 Jul 2006 1:58 PM |
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It is with regret that I have to pass on escorting this hero back to MN today. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and those who ride on the escort part of this mission. I will be there for the mission when the family releases that information to this forum.
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Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Monica
Posts: 854
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:38 PM |
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I am posting the following on behalf of Jeff Anderson, Ride Captain in charge of this mission:
Spc. Troy C. Linden has received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Corporal.
Corporal Linden is now
home; the escort portion of this mission is complete.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 am in
Detroit Lakes. Staging for the honor mission is tentatively set for
9:00 a.m. Ride Captain Jeff Anderson will post an itinerary as soon as
he is able.
Respectfully,
Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
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eugene vik
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Ada Minnesnota
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:50 PM |
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I want to thank our LEO's with their squad cars for the FANTASTIC JOB they did on the road guard duty.
It is always a pleasure riding safe , knowing that the intersections are maintained safely
last but not least our PGR people in charge had this mission well under controll, THANKS guys for the job well done |
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skittles
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| 14 Jul 2006 8:52 PM |
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I found rooms at the Budget Host Inn in Detroit Lakes that will give the Patriot Guard Riders a discounted rate for rooms, $34.00 for single and $44.00 for Double. When you call be sure to tell them you are a Patriot Guard Rider to get the discount. The phone number is: 218-847-4454.
Please make sure the thank Jennifer and Duane for giving us such a good rate.
Some riders are leaving Tuesday afternoon from the gas station next to Emma Krumbee's in Belle Plaine, MN. We need to leave there no later then 12:45 p.m. to hook up with a group in Bloomington and ready to leave there no later then 2:00 p.m.
Gigi
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the dude
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shoreview,mn
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| 14 Jul 2006 9:38 PM |
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| will be unable to ride this mission, my condolences |
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flagwaver
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Saint Paul, MN
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| 14 Jul 2006 10:20 PM |
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Hello All
To anyone heading up to Detroit Lakes tuesday and spending the night, I would highly recommened calling about a room tonight or tomorrow. DL has a HUGE music festival next weekend and rooms are becoming hard to find. Some Motels:
Morningside Motel: (218)334-5021
31348 County Hwy 10
Frazee, MN....{8.6 miles from DL}......... 2 people 1 or 2 beds $65.00 tax included
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Budget Host Oasis Inn: (218)346-7810
Hwy 78 & Hwy 10
Perham, MN......{20.6 miles from DL}.......single 1 bed 2 people $49.95 + tax
I will be talking to Tammy Jo tomorrow about a discount
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Super 8 motel (218)346-7888
106 Jake St
Perham, MN.......{20.5 miles from DL}.........2 persons 1 bed $59.31...2 persons 2 beds $63.14
Mention Patriot Guard for this price
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Terry Motel (218)631-1956
12180 US Hwy 10
Wadena, MN.......{43.7 miles from DL}......2 persons 2 beds $40.42....1 person 1 bed $29.77
2 persons 1 bed $35.10 all rooms have a frig.
I have some other arangment possible, contact me at flagwaver1955@yahoo.com or call me:
(651)399-7604
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 14 Jul 2006 11:42 PM |
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Thank you Lisa and Gigi for taking the lead on the rooms. I GREATLY appreciate it, as I think others do. I'll be making my reservations in the morning.
If there are others around the Big Lake/Monti/Elk River/Becker/NW area that are interested in going up Tuesday afternoon, and want to ride as a group, please let me know (763)263-6723. We can go up either Hwy. 10, or Interstate 94. We could arrange meets, to gather other riders. I'd like to leave the Big Lake Holiday Station at 4p.m.
If you make room reservations, please let them know that we won't be arriving until about 7-8p.m.
AGAIN, THANK YOU Lisa and Gigi |
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
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Bagwaji
Posts: 69
Minneapolis/Grand Portage, MN
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| 15 Jul 2006 8:09 AM |
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I'm planning on free-riding from south minneapolis that morning and linking up when I get there -- figure to leave around 0500 or a little before... anyone want to join in this informal non-official ride, email me. The plan is alone or small group, and really quick fuel stops.
Sincerest condolences to the Linden family on their huge loss. |
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kenny13b
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monticello, mn, 55362
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| 15 Jul 2006 9:21 AM |
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Due to a change in work schedule, I will be unable to make this mission. For those of you who are , my sincerest condolences to the family ride with you. WITH YOU IN SPIRIT. Ride safe.
Kenny B....
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Sgt_first_harley
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Crookston MN
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| 15 Jul 2006 9:30 AM |
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I want to thank everyone who showed up for the escort of Cpl. Troy Linden from fargo to D.L. It meant alot to me and the family. I will be looking forward to seeing everyone at the funeral mission on Wednesday.
Again thank you. |
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All gave some...................and some gave all
U.S. Army Veteran
February 1996-2002
HHC 1/12 cav div
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