whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 21 Aug 2006 12:38 PM |
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| Missouri, just confirmed that we are expecting to make the handoff on Friday morning at 9AM at the St Louis Arch. Working on details, please check Missouri thread so we can get it organized. |
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badman
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| 21 Aug 2006 12:55 PM |
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I'm ready nfor this on. Be glad to take the Kansas Handoff anywhere from Whiteman AFB (I-70) to Kansas Speedway Exit on I-70. Anyone else in Kansas lets coordinate.
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ddaddyo
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Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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| 21 Aug 2006 1:20 PM |
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Sgt Rock, I'll be there on Thursday, not sure right now if I'll meet with ya all @ Indy, or Richmond, but to Quote Dirtbike "I'm sooooo there"! (this quote was used by me with no permission, or prior knowledge by Dirtbike)
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Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
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fatz
Posts: 94
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| 21 Aug 2006 1:34 PM |
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| Badman, are you from the KC area? I have Sardog, Big dog & Doc Peterson all are Ride Captains from eastern Ks. Sardog in topeka, Big Dog in Osklaoosa, Doc in Lenexa right now without looking at a map not sure which one is closer to KC. I am also working with the Missouri State Captain for the Handoff,although Missouri may ride with us all the way in. What I need is a good Place to meet to handoff the Stone in The KCK/KCMO area. if you could help with that that would be great,as both Doc & Big Dog are Bz with Missions at present. Keep in mind The date for the handoff will have to be sometime between the 27th Aug. & 9-02-06. Right now I cannot give you a hard date until the Stone gets closer. So be very flexilble on the day. I am waiting on a call for possible Military escort. And I would also like to move on a day that most folks that want to be a part of it can make it. thank you for your help. When I hear from you I will contact Missouri State Captain for Transfer sight.We still have a few days and we need to keep security for the Stone in mind.Also I would like to do this early morning as it is a 6 hour drive form KC to Dodge. We will have fuel stops & lunch still have to be worked out. |
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headhog
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N. Manchester, IN IN Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2006 2:31 PM |
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INDIANA - I'm sooooo there !!! (I don't know or care if dirtbike gives any permission !!) Will meet up at the OH/IN handoff point. It will be an Honor to assist with the transport of this piece of history.
Sargeantmoon - It will be great to see you after all your time away. (understandable)
Signalman68/69 - From the looks of your avatar, you got the big bike back. Look forward to seeing you.
dddaddyo - will meet you at whichever handoff you get to. We can ride the return trip together. |
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Brett Tracy
Patriot Guard Rider
IN Ride Captain
ABATE of IN, Reg. 1, Kosciusko Co.
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Zinobile
Posts: 781
Robinson, PA - RC Region 9
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| 21 Aug 2006 2:43 PM |
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Final (probably) update on Shanksville, PA to Wheeling, WV leg of the journey:
Just spoke to the administrator of the Flight 93 Memorial. She is glad that we're familiar with etiquette, etc. around cemeteries as they consider this a heroes' cemetery ... and rightly so. She asked me to pass along that no literature hand-outs or sales of anything are allowed, so I am doing that, but assured her that's not a concern.
One of our own Members, who is also a CMA member, has offered to ask God's blessing on our activities and project at the Memorial. PGR coming from D.C. still expect to arrive between 3:15 & 4:00.
As soon as possible after moving the Pentagon Memorial Stone from Suzie's pickup to Joe's, we will head out to give everyone as much daylight as possible to get home after reaching Wheeling. We'll have a quick briefing to discuss traffic control, etc. and then get moving up Lambertsville Rd., W on Rte. 30, S on Rte. 711, W on Rte. 31, & W on Rte 70 to Wheeling.
At least one newspaper will be joining us with photographer, probably. Some of the local leaders who have been involved in the Flight 93 Memorial Project have also been notified in case they'd like to join us.
And once again, anyone who hasn't been to the Memorial yet might want to come a little early and check it out. You'll be glad you did.
Everybody be safe! Hope to see you tomorrow. Joe Z |
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"If we really wanted to honor our Boys, why don't we let them sit on the reviewing stands and make the people march by?" - Will Rogers |
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ron1ok
Posts: 715
Triadelphia WV
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| 21 Aug 2006 3:04 PM |
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Adding to Joe's intinerary:
I wasn't thinking ahead on this, but after the PA/WV transfer, through some contacts, we were asked to display the stone at the local Cabela's store Tuesday evening from around 7:00 to 8:30. Anyone wishing to be there and help answer questions would be greatly appreciated. I just wasn't sure anyone having a long ride ahead or back would want to hang around. But if you do, I would surely appreciate it. This is getting out to a lot of news media, so the more the merrier. Looking forward to being with you all on this historic mission.
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Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78
WV ASC North
WV RC District 6
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TRACYFDS
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| 21 Aug 2006 3:17 PM |
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Handoff from Indiana to Illinois will be at I70/IL40 interchange Exit 154 3:00pm. There is a convienent store there that is closed down . Meeting point will be in that lot. Make sure you are fueled up before you arrive there . There are no services (restrooms) or fuel at this interchange. Be there no later than 2:30 Indiana may arrive early. It will be about 80+ miles to Effingham. Media stop there for 20 minutes. West riders will also join up there. Exact spot in Efffingham will be posted soon. Any questions feel free to e-mail me. Joe Tracy NEVER FORGET 9 -11
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RIDING 2002 H/D FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL WITH THE NAMES OF EVERY FIREFIGHTER THAT PARISHED IN THE WTC 9-11
FLYING 3X5 SEPT. 11 2001 AMERICAN FLAG
LETS RIDE- WITH RESPECT
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Zinobile
Posts: 781
Robinson, PA - RC Region 9
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| 21 Aug 2006 4:35 PM |
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Shanksville-bound tomorrow? Please top off your tank & empty your bladder somewhere nearby. Small gas tanks won't make it to Wheeling in one swoop, so we'll make a fuel stop ... but not near Shanksville.
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rcarpenter
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| 21 Aug 2006 4:50 PM |
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Again... thank you all very much for taking on this honorable responsibility. I have received confirmation that Congressman Moran's office does have the stone in their possession and they are on schedule for tomorrow. Please feel free to keep me posted as the relay passes on and stops are happening throughout the event. If there are any media questions feel free to also pass along my contact details and I'll be happy to answer them. 620.255.3739 will reach me anytime.
Thank you and safe travels....
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2006 4:52 PM |
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| I'll be there, full and empty... |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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ddaddyo
Posts: 669
Fort Wayne, In ..... IN. PGR Chaplain N/E In. R/C
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| 21 Aug 2006 5:39 PM |
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HeadHog, As it stands right now I'll be leaving the house @ 05:45 to make the handoff @ Oh./In. line @ Richmond. It's a straight shot doun US 27. I'm going to my daughters in Camby on Thursday night. Which way are you traveling?
Blessings,
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Riding With Respect For
Bob Berta: 31E Row 85
Bob Davis: 22E Row 38
Both 21 years old.............. Forever |
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squirttles
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| 21 Aug 2006 6:18 PM |
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Where is Cabela's store in relation to Shanksville? I'm betting it's further north? May not be able to continue on with that, but boy I sure wish I could. My truck is prepped and ready to go tomorrow morning - cleaned in and out and window flags are at the ready. My PGR Support Vehicle magnets got here just today and they are on the back of the truck already.
At little FYI - I bought my first American flag of my own on September 12, 2001. I have flown it on every holiday and occasion since. Tonight I folded it into it's final triangle. Tomorrow it will be retired. I will have it with me in the truck tomorrow. When I return home, it will permanently be inserted into a flag box.
I've said it before, but I am truly honored to be carrying this piece of American history, as sad as it is, on it's first leg to Dodge City, Kansas. Yesterday, 20 August, I visited Ground Zero for the first time. Tomorrow I will visit Shanksville for the first time. I have visited the Pentagon many, many times during the writing of my book, so this is full circle for me. I am so proud to be an American and a Patriot Guard Rider. The fellow countrymen (and women) I have met over the past 5 years, and especially in the past 5 months with PGR are some of the most important people in my life. Thank you all for your kindness, your friendship, and your continuing acts of RESPECT AND HONOR.
God Bless You All.
God Bless America.
They will NEVER be Forgotten......
Our Land is Free BECAUSE of our Brave.
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:13 PM |
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Suzy Q....Cabella's is located approximately 5-6 miles East of Wheeling, WV on I-70, which would be somewhere around 100 miles West of Shanksville (give or take a few). Quite the trip for you but we would be honored to have you accompany us along the route.
This will make my second visit to Shanksville in the past 3 months but I'm positive this one will leave a much more significant impression on me (if that's possible). The more I run this through my head, the more HUMBLED I am at being afforded the opportunity to do this small part of an extremely important mission.
Please drive safely tomorrow. I'll be extremely pleased to meet you in Shanksville.
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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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Shadow4566
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Eldon, MO
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:18 PM |
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| How do I find more information on the schedule throught Missouri? I would like to participate if I am able. |
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ladynighthawk
Posts: 2391
Hillsboro, Missouri
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:26 PM |
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Hey Shadow check the Missouri forums
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Deb Sevier
TOU Enforcement Agent
Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet
TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier
US Army, Korea 1950-53
Ride safe, ride free
Ladynighthawk
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grammy7
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:54 PM |
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Joe:
Got your email today...Yes, we're coming on the bikes.....probably 3...leaving New Stanton at 12 sharp
Miles 118 from Shanksville to Dallas Pike in WV. Construction work on RT31 just before Mt. Pleasant. Suggest stopping at 76 truck stop on Rt 70 for anyone that needs to gas-up..that's about the half way point.
Anyone from my area that wants to join up, email me tonight.
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Zinobile
Posts: 781
Robinson, PA - RC Region 9
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| 21 Aug 2006 7:54 PM |
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Shanksville to Wheeling route ... for those who are thinking of catching us along the way somewhere west of Shanksville ... with APPROXIMATE mileages ... assume we'll leave Shanksville at 3:45, which is the earliest possible departure time ... please fall in behind the sweep man & come around him when (and if) he signals you to do so.
27 miles west on Rte. 30 from interesection with Lambertsville Road. to Rte. 711 S
11 miles south on Rte. 711 in Ligonier to Rte. 31 W in Donegal
17 miles west on Rte. 31 to Rte. 70 W
(possible stop along Rte. 70 for fuel & bladder restoration)
70 miles west on Rte. 70 to the first rest area inside WV where we'll meet Ron & Co.
Thanks all. ride on - Joe |
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judybillbeck@juno.com
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| 21 Aug 2006 8:24 PM |
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BROTHERS &SISTERS OF THE PGR
WE ARE ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MISSIONS OF THIS TIME WE MUST CONDUCT OURSELVES WITH THE HIGHEST RESPECT AND HONOR WE HAVE 911 01 WAS ANOTHER DAY OF INFAMIY AND WE MUST NEVER LOSE SIGHT OR THOUGHT OF THOSE THAT GAVE ALL THAT DAY I AM HUMBELED TO BE A PART OF THIS HISTORIC TRIP.
RIDING FOR THE SON
BILL BECK
CMA/PGR
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2006 8:27 PM |
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Speaking of flags, my story is just about the opposite, though. I, too, bought my first US flag of my own right after 9-11, I fly it continously and it is time to retire it just from it being so worn........when my daughter went to the UAE last year, she requested that a US Flag be flown over Iraq, which it was and she brought it home to me. I have yet to fly it or even take it out of the box (as I want to have it mounted and framed)....this mission tomorrow will be my First PGR mission, and it is happening on a very special day for me....so the flag is layed out on the dining room table and will be placed on my back dashboard for the PA leg of this once in a lifetime mission. And my PGR car flag is ready to be mounted.
I'm hoping that I can make it to Cabela's, but I willl have at least a 4 hour drive ahead of me and I do have to be to work at 7:00 the next morning...so we shall see how the day goes before I make that call.
I am truly honored to be apart of the PGR and you are all very special to me. I am extremely grateful for our Military Personnel everyday, past, present and future.
Joan
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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guitarzan
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| 21 Aug 2006 8:54 PM |
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THE KANSAS PGR IS MEETING OR LEAVING TO MAKE THE EXCHANGE FROM MISSOURI PGR??????????
I WANT TO MAKE THIS RUN, BUT HAVE NO INFO FROM KANSAS PGR.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9238
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 21 Aug 2006 8:56 PM |
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| Try looking in the Kansas thread.... |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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guitarzan
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| 21 Aug 2006 8:57 PM |
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THE KANSAS PGR IS TAKING OFF FOR THE EXCHANGE WITH THE MISSOURI PGR??????????? WHERE ARE WE MEETING???
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS RUN,BUT HAVE NO INFO!
LET ME KNOW ASAP
GUITARZAN
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
National Forum Administrator
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| 21 Aug 2006 9:01 PM |
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| Per communications with Rojas, the handoff is expected to be at on 2 SEP 06, possibly at Cabela's. |
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Bill "Whirlwind"
351st/509th SPG Whiteman AFB
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Lizard King
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Fairview Heights, IL
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