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| 06 Sep 2006 9:57 PM |
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Qixing Lee.
Rest in Peace Soldier.
Standing by in N. Minneapolis |
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BirdieMN
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Woodbury, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:13 PM |
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Itinerary Update:
Staging for this mission will be at 0900 at the IKEA parking lot across from the Mall of America.
Address: 8000 Ikea Way Bloomington, MN 55425.
We have been requested at the interment service only at Fort Snelling National Cemetary.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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sailordoc
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Woodbury, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:28 PM |
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Rest in Peace, Spec. Lee
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
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ckdahl
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:38 PM |
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| An American Hero has gone to rest.Sir may you receive the grace of God and rest easy. Stand down , Your time is done. Thank You for your service for our country. My family thanks you. Our nation Thanks you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15.13
I have deep pain over the loss of your loved one.
Respect and Honor
Chaplain ,Dr. Dahl
Minneapolis MN 55418 USA
POMC MN
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millermanjeff
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Assistant Ride Captain Alexandria Minnesota
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| 07 Sep 2006 12:24 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Spc. Qixing Lee. You will be remembered as an American Hero who laid down his life so that others can live free. Rest in peace Soldier, your mission is complete.
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dbley
Posts: 654
Twin Cities
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| 07 Sep 2006 5:33 AM |
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
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djamesp
Posts: 91
Duluth, MN 55810
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:31 AM |
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| Depending on the time, I will try to make this mission. My prayers go out to the family of this great American Hero, Spc. Qixing Lee. |
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Dennis Padora
Minnesota PGR
Duluth RC
duluthrc@mnpatriotguard.org
USN 70-78
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albert5001
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Stewart, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:50 AM |
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I regret I will not be able to attend due to work conflicts. May Spc. Lee's family know they are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Martone
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:55 AM |
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Our family's condolences go out to the family of Spc. Lee, our prayers go out to them at this hour.
Standing by in Chanhassen, MN |
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 2:02 PM |
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ATTN Patriot Guard Riders:
Remember when I said the other day that if there was ever a time to step up this is it?
We now have THREE confirmed missions.
Below is the Final Itinerary and staging info for Spc. Qixing Lee for Monday, September 11th.
This mission will be for the burial service only at Fort Snelling National Cemetary.
Spc. Lee's father, Chedrua Yanlecheuyin, was one of the many Hmong Warriors who fought right along side out troops during the Vietnam War and continued fighting for that freedom in Laos afterward. Let's turn out in great numbers to show this family how we honor the sacrifice that Qixing made for all of us, and that the entire nation grieves the loss of their son with them.
I thank you all in advance for your support on this mission!
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FINAL ITINERARY - Spc. Qixing Lee, 20, of Minneapolis, MN - 11 SEP 06
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Final Itinerary for mission in honor of Spc. Qixing Lee
Monday, 11 September, 2006
0800 - Staging area open
IKEA Parking lot, between Lindau Lane and East 79th Street, North of the Mall of America
8000 Ikea Way Bloomington, MN 55425.
0900 - Please arrive at the staging area no later than 0900
0930 - Mission briefing
0950 - Stands up, departure for Fort Snelling National Cemetary
1005 - Arrive at FSNC
1015 - Park all scoots on a side road within FSNC, get flags up and ready
1045 - Line up to meet the funeral procession
1100 - Interment service begins, stand guard with the FSNC Honor Guard
Typical FSNC Interment services last no more than 20 - 30 minutes. We will continue to stand guard until most of the family and friends have departed.
1200 - 1230 estimated departure time.
For any question please e-mail me at mn.pgr.semetrorc@gmail.com
I will be out of town most of the day Saturday attending the mission for Spc. Kenneth Cross in Superior, WI, so I likely will not be able to respond until Sunday.
Thank you all for your continued support of our fallen American Heroes!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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HaggerABH3
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Maplewood, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 3:22 PM |
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Sadly preparing for yet another mission. We will be at the staging area as requested.
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Kai
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Manhattan, KS
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| 07 Sep 2006 4:03 PM |
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I will be present and accounted for, for this mission. Riding from Manhattan, Kansas and giving due honors and respect to SPC Lee and his family. Will bring a native Minnesotan with me, otherwise this country boy may get lost in your fair city ...Ever your servant. Kai
PS. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting the Minneapolis Patriot Guard Rider who road down to Hiawatha, Kansas from Minneapolis, MN to attend the CPL Jeffrey Cole Mission with his employee. |
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Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 07 Sep 2006 4:27 PM |
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I thank you all in advance for your support on this mission! I will be attending this mission.
Mankato Staging
We will stage at Mankato Harley Davidson, 1200 North River Drive in Mankato. (Just off Hwy 14 and on Hwy 169). Everyone MUST sign a release form prior to departure. Make sure you have a full tank of gas prior to departure.
0600 - Staging area open
0620 - Mission briefing
0630 - Depart Staging area for IKEA Staging Area.
0800 - Staging area open
IKEA Parking lot, between Lindau Lane and East 79th Street, North of the Mall of America 8000 Ikea Way Bloomington, MN 55425.
0900 - Please arrive at the staging area no later than 0900
0930 - Mission briefing
0950 - Stands up, departure for Fort Snelling National Cemetary
1005 - Arrive at FSNC
1015 - Park all scoots on a side road within FSNC, get flags up and ready
1045 - Line up to meet the funeral procession
1100 - Interment service begins, stand guard with the FSNC Honor Guard
Typical FSNC Interment services last no more than 20 - 30 minutes. We will continue to stand guard until most of the family and friends have departed.
1200 - 1230 estimated departure time.
Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, pack rain gear just in case, bring WATER and something to EAT. We must be self-sufficient.
Thank you to all who attend this mission.
George
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 4:42 PM |
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One final note for this mission:
It is of the utmost importance that everyone attending this mission bring a Flag.
If you need to procure one some places that should have them in stock are:
Wal-Mart
Walgreens
K-Mart
Mill's Fleet & Farm
A typical house flag set will run you about $10 - $20 and will include a 3' X 5' US Flag and a 6' pole that will break down into three 2' sections. These type of setups can typically be easily broken down and secured to handlebars, a sissy bar, or rack.
Once again I appreciate everyone's support on this mission and will see you all on Monday morning. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 07 Sep 2006 10:59 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and community of Minneapolis, MN at the loss of Spc. Qixing Lee. May God comfort them during this diffucult time of loss. Your hero will not be forgotton. Thanks to Spc. Lee for his service and sacrifice for freedom. |
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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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shadow_sarge
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West Fargo, ND
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| 08 Sep 2006 12:47 AM |
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On behalf of my family, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of Spc. Lee. I regret to say that we will not be able to make it down to honor him as he should be. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may God's love and peace surround you and comfort you. Take care, Tim Moen and family. |
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SFC TIM MOEN
NDARNG: 1980- STILL SERVING
OIF IRAQ 04-05 WITH 141 ECB
RIDING IN MEMORY OF GEORGE C. MOEN, US ARMY WWII AND WENDELL V. COLES, US ARMY, WWII
"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is is doing it." Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
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sailordoc
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Woodbury, MN
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| 08 Sep 2006 8:06 AM |
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I'm hoping Spec. Lee's father might see this post ...
Sir,
In addition to honoring your son's sacrifice and that of your entire family, I will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday representing a small group of disabled Vietnam-era Veterans to in some small way say Thank You for what you and many other Hmong Freedom Fighters did for Laos and America during the Vietnam War and in the years after.
The stories about the American Servicemembers and Intel Operatives you and those you served with assisted, and in many cases saved, have not been told in this country for the most part, and likely never will. There are those of us, however, who have never forgotten and will never forget.
Jeff Seeber
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
Roll Call of Minnesota's Fallen |
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Soby
Posts: 12
Kasson M.N.
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| 09 Sep 2006 6:58 AM |
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| To the family of Spc. Lee,We are sorry for your loss.Standing by in Kasson |
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bosky
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| 09 Sep 2006 9:00 AM |
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my deepest condolences to the family of Qixing Lee. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, MO. God Bless. BO |
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Bagwaji
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Minneapolis/Grand Portage, MN
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| 10 Sep 2006 7:23 AM |
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Posted By BirdieMN on 07 Sep 2006 4:42 PM
One final note for this mission:
It is of the utmost importance that everyone attending this mission bring a Flag.
If you need to procure one some places that should have them in stock are:
Wal-Mart
Walgreens
K-Mart
Mill's Fleet & Farm
A typical house flag set will run you about $10 - $20 and will include a 3' X 5' US Flag and a 6' pole that will break down into three 2' sections. These type of setups can typically be easily broken down and secured to handlebars, a sissy bar, or rack.
Once again I appreciate everyone's support on this mission and will see you all on Monday morning.
If someone has a schedule like mine this weekend and will need a flag, email me as I have an extra with pole -- first come first served. |
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BZ_Matsky
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Des Moines, IA
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| 10 Sep 2006 8:27 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of this American hero.
I've some family in White Bear, so I plan to make the trip late sunday and stay with them overnight so I can attend monday morning. If anyone else from central Iowa is interested, let me know... I'm sure they can make room for one or two more. |
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Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
PGR of Iowa BoD
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"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me."
Abraham Lincoln - December 26, 1839
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finigan
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Minneapolis, MN
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| 10 Sep 2006 9:32 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the Lee family. We lost another hero.
I will be attending on Monday. This will be my first mission with the Patriot Guard. I am between bikes, so I will be in my Toyota pickup cage.
I will bring an extra flag in case anyone needs one. Minus the pole.
Be safe everyone.
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John "Kneecap" Foster
S.E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain
Twin Cities Regional HOTH Rep
-Proud to be one of the 2008 Honor & Remember Ride Platoon
In honor of Robert E. Steiro, 1946 - 1967, 101st Airborne, KIA Vietnam
My uncle Gordon Foster, 1922 - 1990, United States Air Force, WWII
All of those who have served or are now serving our country.
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tattoofarmer
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| 10 Sep 2006 10:06 AM |
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Thank you Spec. Lee and family for all you've done for your country. All patriots bleed a little when we lose one of our heros. Riding tall from Murdock to pay respect to Spec. Lee and family.
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bezzer
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La Crosse Wis.
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| 10 Sep 2006 1:13 PM |
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My condolences to the family. We have lost another true hero. Words do not and can not express the loss to the Lee Family. I am a Viet Nam Veteran, USMC, 1st Marine Division, I hope that I will get to meet The Honorable Mr. Lee as what he and his fellow Hmong fighters did for us can not be rewarded enough. There are many Vets alive today because of the Hmong people and how they risked their lives for us. I will be bringing extra flags with poles and some smaller ones also. I am a support vehicle and will bring what I can to help anyone that needs it. God bless everyone riding in and keep you upright and dry.
Gunny
La Cross, Wi
Am.Legion. V.F.W., DAV. Viet Nam Vets member
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Tiggr
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| 10 Sep 2006 3:35 PM |
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Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Qixing Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. To Spc. Lee, THANK YOU for your service to our country, and your sacrifice. You are truely an American Hero.
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