NoNo 
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West Fargo, ND
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| 04 Sep 2006 10:43 PM |
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My sinsere condolense to thr Family of SSG. Hanson.
Joshua "Thank You " for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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LadyGaladriel
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Isanti, MN
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| 05 Sep 2006 1:42 AM |
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SSG Joshua R. Hanson - A Patriot and True Hero!
To Joshua's Family - My prayers are with you along with my deepest condolences. SSG Joshua Hanson "Thank You" for your service to your country! You are a TRUE PATRIOT AND HERO! May your family find comfort in each other and the knowledge that you have earned a special place in God's House. May You Rest In The Peace that you deserve, SSG Joshua Hanson. You Will Not Be Forgotten!
standing by in Isanti, MN
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thevfox
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St Louis Park MN
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| 05 Sep 2006 3:15 AM |
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Thank you Sgt. Hanson for your service in defending our country, you have made the ultimate sacrifice. My sincere condolences to the family during this time of sorrow, you have given a loved one in the service of our country.
Standing by in St Louis Park.
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Wolfiefxd
Posts: 275
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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| 05 Sep 2006 7:48 AM |
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| May God bless and comfort you. Joshua will not be forgotten. |
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Don Rasmuson
NE ND Co-Ride Captain
State Services Assistant
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hintzfamily
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| 05 Sep 2006 10:21 AM |
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God Bless you SSG. Joshua Hanson. Thank you for protecting my family.
May you rest in peace.
Standing by in Bismarck...... |
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millermanjeff
Posts: 67
Assistant Ride Captain Alexandria Minnesota
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| 05 Sep 2006 11:18 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of SSG Josh Hanson. I will be honored to be there to help escort this fallen Hero home. God bless Joshua and the other Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrafice protecting the rights and freedoms we enjoy in the greatest nation the world has ever known.
Stand proud ! We've got your six..............
Jeff Anderson
Alexandria MN Ride Captain
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jollyjoker
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Alexandria Mn
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| 05 Sep 2006 11:26 AM |
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| My prayers are with the family of SSG. Joshua R. Hansen. Heros never die.......Standing by in Alexandria Mn. |
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 05 Sep 2006 12:20 PM |
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To the friends and family of SSG Joshua R. Hansen I offer my prayers and condolences. It is with deep regret that we can not attend this mission. Other commitments require our presence elsewhere. To my PGR brothers and sisters, Ride Safe.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Monica
Posts: 854
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 05 Sep 2006 12:59 PM |
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Posted By catfishcrazy on 05 Sep 2006 12:25 PM
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has been brought to my attention that the route for the escort is
taking us into DL and then on to Pelican, I was told this is what the
Family wanted, it could be a tough ride and it would be appreciated if
only experienced riders participated due to the nature of the
mission, a mission is not a place to learn, enough said Bro Lars
Thanks
Lars, well said...this will probably involve some night time riding. RC
Don Anderson is handling further arrangements for the escort, this
could be 11th hour notification but we are looking at a high
probability of Thursday afternoon/evening for the escort portion of
this mission. Staging will be similar to previous escorts at Hector
Field.
Mission thread will be updated as soon as information is available on
this and on the services - this is just a courtesy heads up for those
considering riding in the escort.
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Dakotalawdog
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Hillsboro, ND
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| 05 Sep 2006 2:27 PM |
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Curiousity killed the cat, but for a while, I was a suspect.
If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it's yours. If it doesn't, hunt it down and kill it.
Silence is Golden. Duct tape is Silver.
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
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92nighthawk
Posts: 1088
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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| 05 Sep 2006 2:36 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to the family SSG Hanson, I plan on making either the ride or the escort depending upon my school schedule. Standing by in Grand Forks, North Dakota. |
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Grand Forks, ND Co-Ride Captain
I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death
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Hoffmann
Posts: 33
Hastings , Mn.
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| 05 Sep 2006 2:51 PM |
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| Heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SSG. Joshua Hanson ... I will be out of the Country this weekend and unable to attend this tribute but my thoughts and prayers will be with the Hanson Family . Your son will be Remembered for his sacrifice ..... God Speed SSG Hanson . |
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Steve_95
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Fergus Falls Minnesota
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| 05 Sep 2006 7:27 PM |
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SSG Hanson is a true American Hero.
Standing by in Fergus Falls Minnesota |
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:23 PM |
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To the Family, friends, and fellow Troops of SSG Hanson, please take some solace in knowing that this fine, brave Warrior will be remembered for his great actions. My condolences and sympathies go out to you.
I will not be on this Mission (in body) but PGRs please ride with my thoughts and prayers with you.
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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
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 12:02 AM |
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I regret that I will be unable to attend this mission. I will be on the mission for SPC. Kenneth Cross in Superior, WI.
It is truly a sad day here when we lay to rest two great American Heroes here in the heartland.
I will be riding with you in spirit from a few hundred miles East.
To the family of SSgt. Hanson: the entire state of Minnesota, indeed the entire nation, mourns your loss with you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as I honor one of his brothers in arms. May God bring you comfort in the knowledge that heroes like Joshua now guard the gates of Heaven. |
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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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trident_t150
Posts: 715
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 06 Sep 2006 7:27 AM |
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As some of us ride on another mission, we will have this one in mind, as well. Thoughts and Prayers to the family of SSG Joshua Hanson, friends, and fellow servicemen.
No greater love hath any man than this, that he layeth down his life for his friends. John 15.13 |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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dimo
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| 06 Sep 2006 7:52 AM |
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| Standing by in Warren MN to honor this fallen hero. Go with God Son. |
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sgt.radar
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| 06 Sep 2006 8:35 AM |
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You will be missed Josh! I and our unit will never forget you and what you have done for this country. From one soldier to another . Sgt Donavon Strandberg, Co.A 2/136 CAB (DL) |
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ndtazman
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Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 06 Sep 2006 11:01 AM |
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| Will be standing by in Grand Forks to honor this Hero. |
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porkchops
Posts: 40
Plato, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 1:43 PM |
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Another true American Hero on his way to a special mission in Heaven God only picks the best. Thank You SSG. Hanson for keeping us free and safe. Your Family and friends I'm sure are very proud of you and my thoughts and prayers are with them in this there time of need.
Standing by in Brownton, MN
May God Bless us all,
Galen "Porkchops" Sundin
porkchops out
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jer954
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| 06 Sep 2006 4:02 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joshua, I know that there are no words that will end the pain of loseing a loved one But I hope that knowing that we are here and parying for you will help you deal with the pain.
Standing by in Detroit lakes mn
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Monica
Posts: 854
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 4:08 PM |
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ESCORT AND MISSION UPDATE:
We have confirmed information for the escort on THURSDAY, 9/7 and the
honor mission on SATURDAY, 9/9. Don Anderson is the Ride Captain for
these missions, assisted by RC Jeff Anderson.
Escort Mission:
Flight will arrive Thursday evening at Hector Field in Fargo, approx. 7:30 p.m. Riders will stage at
6:30 pm, at what is known as "Crossover Road"
just south of the airport parking lot. For anyone that was on the
Beyer or Linden escorts, it is the same staging area. RCs from Fargo area will assist at staging area (thank you ND!). Please be
self-supporting, very limited services are available there.
The escort will go from Fargo to the Detroit Lakes Armory, where there will be a
15-minute stop for prayer service. Escort will then proceed into
Pelican Rapids to the funeral
home.
Honor Mission:
Services are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 at the High School in Pelican
Rapids, MN. Services at 12:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. We will stage at the Pelican Rapids Police
Department, 33 N. Broadway, in the parking lot south of the building.
10:00 am Staging at P.D.
10:45 am Mission Briefing
11:00 am Short ride to High School
11:15 am Stand guard for visitation and funeral
12:30 - 2:30 Funeral
--One Hour Break following services--
3:30 pm Procession to cemetery, approx. 5 miles
Stand guard during graveside services
4:15 pm Dismissed (est)
All times are approximate. Please ride safe and bring appropriate gear, food and drink; we must be self-supporting. |
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dbley
Posts: 654
Twin Cities
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| 06 Sep 2006 4:23 PM |
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Metro MN Staging Instructions - September 9, 2006
All Metro MN riders attending the SSG Hanson services in Pelican Rapids, we have the mission itinerary as follows. This itinerary will apply to all Metro sectors. Your section RC may coordinate a rally to this point but it is up to him or her.
Please arrive at your rally point at least 10 minutes prior to departure to sign the mission waiver.
5:00 am Arrival at the Holiday in Rogers, MN. From I-94 West take Exit 207/Hwy 101 North and turn right. Stay in the right lane and make your first right on Diamond Lake Road. The Holiday station is on your right and is next to the Burger King. Please fuel as necessary to ride 100 miles. Lennie the Station Manager has promised coffee for all of us! Stage in the back of the station unless there are tucks there. Move to the Burger King lot then. Please sign the mission waiver at this time.
5:15am Mission Briefing
5:30am Kickstands up and rolling
7:00am Arrive in Sauk Centre, MN for a gas stop (87 miles) at the Holiday station. We will take the Hwy 71 exit and go north .5 miles. The Holiday will be on the right. We will probably meet up with the Willmar group at this station.
7:45am No later than kickstands up
9:30am Arrive in Pelican Rapids, MN (93 miles) by going to the Hwy 59 N exit towards Pelican Rapids from I-94. We will stop for gas at the Holiday station on 209 S Broadway. It will be on our right.
9:50am No later than kickstands up
10:00am Arrive at Pelican Rapids staging area. Staging area is to be at the Pelican Rapids Police Department at 33 North Broadway. We will stage in the parking lot south of the building.
Please check this Forum should anything change, we will post any changes here.
We will be traveling at posted speed limits including Interstate speeds (70mph) riding in staggered formation. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow along behind the group on your own, cage it, or pass on this mission.
Also, many general mission questions can be answered on the site’s FAQ area. Please read!
http://patriotguard.org/PGRFAQ/tabid/250/Default.aspx
Helpful Tips & Hints:
For the Ride
Sign Waiver ASAP upon arrival so you don’t hold up departure time
Staggered Formation, 1 sec / 2 sec window
Steady Throttle
Watch for Road Guards and give them room to re-enter formation
At the Mission
We are here to RESPECT above everything else.
Turn Off Cell Phones & Pagers.
Be tactful when taking pictures. Just remember, would it be appropriate at your funeral?
DO NOT leave during ceremonies. Wait or get a push away and be aware of throttle
UG’s, Turn Back and ignore, PERIOD
Allow 4’ spacing between flags for uniform appearance and so you don’t whip your neighbor
Do not dip the American Flag
Be flexible as things change, work with it. And if you have a question, ask a ride captain.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, something to eat, and appropriate riding gear for the weather forecast. Also bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole (if at all possible).
RC's for the Metro section will be John Redfield and Doug Bley. Monica Mead, State co-Captain, will attend this mission as well. |
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MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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Steve_95
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Fergus Falls Minnesota
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| 06 Sep 2006 4:40 PM |
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I will be leaving Fergus Falls 5:30 for the escort in Fargo. If anyone is passing thru and wants to hook up call my cell:
218-205-1284, or see ya there.
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dimo
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| 06 Sep 2006 5:23 PM |
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| Is anyone from the Grand Forks or Crookston area attending the Saturday service? Would like to coordinate a meeting place and departure time to hook up with any other riders from there or along the way. |
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