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Navywife313 
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Moline Illinois
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| 15 Aug 2006 11:11 PM |
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| To the family of Sgt Mennemeyer your in my thoughts and prayers. |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 16 Aug 2006 8:10 AM |
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map to the staging area on Friday:
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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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RD
Posts: 177
Cape Girardeau, MO
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| 16 Aug 2006 9:19 AM |
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| For those of you driving up Friday morning from the Cape/Jackson area, there will be a gathering at I55 Biehle exit #123 at the Rhodes 101. Kickstands up for Granite City at 6:00 AM. We can stop in Festus for a splash before we head on into the city. Anyone else along the way that wants to join in, let us know where to look for you. |
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mschrunk
Posts: 393
St. Louis, MO
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| 16 Aug 2006 12:04 PM |
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I will be traveling to Kansas City on Friday, but will delay my departure if I can to make it to the services.
Is the expected time of the procession known?
Also, I don't cross the Mississippi much going East. Can someone confirm that the McKinley bridge is still closed to traffic?
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Living For God
Riding For Jesus
Led By The Spirit
Road Riders for Jesus
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mojo57
Posts: 54
Granite City, IL.
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| 16 Aug 2006 12:44 PM |
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Monty,
The McKinley is still closed. PSB is open however it has some lane closers due to resurfacing.
Coming East across the PSB should not be to bad Friday morning if you are coming from 40/64.
Most of the back-ups are going west into St. Louis. It may be a little longer ride but if you come across 270 at the chain of rocks bridge you will avoid downtown traffic. (also avoid RR crossings)Take the Hwy 203 Granite City exit. it is the second GC exit going east on 270. Take 203 to Maryville Rd an go left. Maryville rd. to Pontoon rd. |
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Marty
"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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pat honn
Posts: 3
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| 16 Aug 2006 5:58 PM |
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I will be riding over from KC ON Thursday evening. I will bee leaving around 4:00 if any one else is going and wants to hook up you can call me at 816-810-2945. Will be staying at the Suoer 8 in Pontoon Beach Ill.
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 17 Aug 2006 5:35 AM |
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Funeral Services: Friday August 18, 2006, 10:00 am, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL
Rally Point: 8 am, United Pentecostal Church, 2450 Pontoon Rd., Granite City, IL. From here we will move to St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church
Internment will be at Jefferson Barracks after the services.
- WEATHER FORCAST: Friday: Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Normal riding gear is acceptable for the services on Friday. Riders are asked to “Ride With Respect”, bring water (to ensure you stay hydrated), sunscreen, foul weather gear, your flags and Patriot Guard Rider Respect and Honor. Please turn off all cell phones at the visitation and services.
For mission Frequently Asked Questions, please read:
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/forumid/9/postid/27273/view/topic/Default.aspx
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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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attitude
Posts: 53
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| 17 Aug 2006 5:52 AM |
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PGR ESCORT RIDERS
You all did an excellant job today. You are truly a great asset to the
PGR of Illinois.
Thank You One and All.
Mike
IL SC
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warranty
Posts: 73
Mt. Vernon, ILL
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| 17 Aug 2006 6:03 AM |
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Regretably I will not be able to make this mission, but I will be there in spirit standing tall and paying Respect with the rest of you.
Ride Safe and don't forget your helmets for the MO. portion. |
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ivetret
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
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| 17 Aug 2006 6:51 AM |
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Anyone wanting to meet up in Springfield, we can meet at exit 90 on I-55 at the Quick N Easy on Tonroto Road
leaving at 6am |
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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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dkparks
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Granite City, IL
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| 17 Aug 2006 7:17 AM |
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MOJO57,
Just got word, everything is fine with work and I will be there in the AM.
If there will be a cage, I can supply a case of water. I won't be able to bring it on the bike but I live about 1 mile from the Rally Point so if it is needed we can run back home with the cage and get it. Just let me know. |
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ivetret
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
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| 17 Aug 2006 11:15 AM |
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Guestbook
http://www.legacy.com/Guestbook.asp?PersonID=18834986
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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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ivetret
Posts: 2433
Shermer, IL
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| 17 Aug 2006 1:00 PM |
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has issued a
proclamation that all state facilities fly the United States flag at
half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral of every
fallen Illinois resident serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is killed
in the line of duty.
Governor's Proclamations:
Friday, August 18, 2006, on behalf of Sgt. Steve Mennemeyer, United States Army.
http://www.niu.edu/flag.shtml |
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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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harly69g
Posts: 8563
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 06 Dec 2006 8:06 PM |
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armygirl27 
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| 14 Nov 2006 11:17 PM |
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| We attended the funeral of SGT Mennemeyer (he is my cousin). This was our first experience seeing the Patriot Riders. It was such an outstanding tribute to him and his service to our country. Thank you so much. We now have a motorcycle and have joined the Patriot Riders. Scotty & Nancy Miller |
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ivetret
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Chatham, IL
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ivetret
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Chatham, IL
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ivetret
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Chatham, IL
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Old Biker
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| 20 Aug 2006 1:24 PM |
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| It was an honor to rider for some one that had made such a impact on his home community. I have never seen so many citizens line the street, standing at attention for the flag and the fallen hero. To have the kind of respect of his home community Sgt. Mennemeyer had to be a special type of person. To see the fire service vechiles and the ems vechicles for the area show the prespect to this young man was OUTSTANDING. |
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mojo57
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Granite City, IL.
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| 20 Aug 2006 9:21 AM |
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| I have to echo Dinger’s post above. I too was proud of my community on the turn out and the respect they paid this hometown hero. I think I speak for most if not all of Granite City in thanking the Patriot Guard for making Sgt. Mennemeyer’s funeral one of respect and honor. I am once again proud to be a part of this group. Thanks also to the Granite City and Madison County police along with the IL. Highway Patrol for making Sgt. Mennemeyer’s procession to Jefferson Barracks a safe one. What a professional job they did! For a time Friday afternoon highway 255 became Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Highway. God Bless You Steven and may you now rest in peace as you lie in your place of honor among those who served before you. |
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Marty
"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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greense96
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Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il
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| 19 Aug 2006 5:24 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Steven! IT WAS AN HONOR You have done us all proud and your family and friends have given you HONOR RESPECT AND ARE PROUD OF YOU ! It was an honor to be there for you! Stew & Wife |
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ivetret
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Chatham, IL
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thedutchman
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| 18 Aug 2006 6:54 PM |
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It was an honor for me to be able to ride with you all and being able to do this for sgt menemeyer. Thsi was my first mission but it definatly will not be my last.
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dinger
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| 18 Aug 2006 4:44 PM |
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| For the first time in a long time, I was proud of my home town for the respect and honor that they showed for one of their own. I was proud to stand together with all riders and pay my respects to a young hero. Milt. Edrington (DINGER) Granite city. |
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Wescoot2
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Park Ridge Illinois
National Member Liaison
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| 18 Aug 2006 12:23 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
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OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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