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STG1(sw) 
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 26 Oct 2006 4:10 PM |
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Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Witte. A real American hero.
Thanks for your Service Staff Sgt. Kevin M Witte, Stand down and rest in peace, Your mission is complete. God Bless you our American Hero. |
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
CentennialChief@msn.com
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TWRAS
Posts: 18
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| 26 Oct 2006 8:34 PM |
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Ready to ride for Staff SGT. Kevin Witte. Hero... you will always be in
my thoughts and prayers. Thank You for your service!
Condolences to the wonderful Family of Kevin Witte. You too are Heroes,
as you raised an American Patriot! Never to be forgotten! Your family
will forever be in my heart. God Bless
Twras
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finigan
Posts: 326
Minneapolis, MN
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| 26 Oct 2006 8:45 PM |
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My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Sgt. Witte.
Thank you Kevin for your heroic service and ultimate sacrifice for your country.
Standing by in Minneapolis.
John Foster
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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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webelieve
Posts: 113
Roberts, WI
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| 27 Oct 2006 12:40 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SSgt Kevin Witte. God bless and rest in peace.
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American Patriot Riders
Life Member - American Legion Post 121, WI
BSHDFC_MM
CMA
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord... Psalms 33:12 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G.I.
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Honeydog
Posts: 644
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| 27 Oct 2006 11:01 AM |
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| Just got the ok from my boss for the day off. Joe won't be able to make this one, so if anybody else is going to take one of the busses and is going to the staging area in their cage from the Eden Prairie, Shakopee, Chanhassen area, we can always ride together. |
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 27 Oct 2006 1:41 PM |
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I also got the ok to be off. Heading up to the Bus from St Paul Park, Looking for car pool.Unless we get a warm streak then will be on the Indian.
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
CentennialChief@msn.com
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jollyjoker
Posts: 5
Alexandria Mn
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| 27 Oct 2006 3:19 PM |
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| To the family of SSgt Witte Please remember heros never die.....Standing by in Alexandria...... |
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Irish Rose
Posts: 46
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| 27 Oct 2006 3:21 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Witte, for making the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with his family.
Standing by in Roseville. |
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Diane
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tattoofarmer
Posts: 7
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| 27 Oct 2006 7:40 PM |
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farming is done for this year, respect for the backbone of this country(u.s.military) is not. ready to ride and pay respect to staff sgt. Witte and family.
David Lien
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thevfox
Posts: 21
St Louis Park MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 6:06 AM |
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Thank You Staff Sgt Witte for your service and ultimate sacrifice to your country.
My sincere condolences for the family in this time of sorrow.
I will be there in spirit and thought, but will not be able to be there in person.
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carnjac
Posts: 33
Maple Grove, MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 7:01 AM |
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*****BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS MISSION*****
The following information is based on the current mission status:
Stop 1:
Staging area: Fridley - Home Depot 5650 Main St, NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Staging time: 6:30 a.m.
Departure from stop 1: 7:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the East side of the lot, going north to south along the grass.
Stop 2:
Staging area: Clearwater Travel Plaza - I-94 Exit 178 Clearwater
Staging Time: 7:45 am
Departure from stop 2: 8:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the perimeter, as far away as possible from the busy areas.
Arrival in Beardsley: 11:30 am
If you plan on riding the bus, you must send an RSVP to the following email address:
mn.pgr.rsvp@gmail.com
RSVP deadline is absolutely no later than 8 am on Tuesday (10/31) morning.
We will need the name(s) and stop you will be staging at for all needing a confirmed seat. Please understand we can not determine needs based on "maybe" or "tentative" response..we need confirmed commitments. If a "maybe" or "tentative" response is received we will need to look at as a non-commitment. On the flip side, if you commit to a seat we expect you to be in attendance.
Thus, individuals who have replied and are on the passenger boarding manifest will be guaranteed a seat. For those of you who did not reserve a seat, you will be placed on "stand by" and if a seat(s) become available after boarding, they will be assigned on a first come first serve bases.
We apologize in advance for this position. However, please understand we need to commit to the bus provider to insure the transportation and logistical needs of this mission.
Thanks!!
Jack and Barb Carney
Patriot Guard Riders
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"Some ride to live, others live to ride, we ride to honor"
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dakotakid
Posts: 166
Richmond, Mn
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| 28 Oct 2006 7:36 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow troops of Staff Sgt. Witte. Kevin, Thank You for your service to our country...Your sacrifice will not be forgotten! GOD BLESS YOU. |
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Keith"Schaef"Schaefer
Asst. RC, St.Cloud Sector
stcloudarc1@gmail.com
www.mnpatriotguard.org
 
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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maxxdog
Posts: 4
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| 28 Oct 2006 10:50 AM |
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My thoughts are with the family of Staff Sgt. Witte.
If a group of you plan on riding and need a cage to follow you there I can do that. I would have room for 3 others and stuff. (pick up truck) Just a thought.
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Dakotalawdog
Posts: 4800
Hillsboro, ND
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| 28 Oct 2006 11:06 AM |
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| Thank you, Kevin Witte, for your service and sacrifice for your country. We are honored to be present to show our respect for you and your fallen brothers and sisters, and I will be proud to be there on November 1. |
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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.
Unfortunately, seizing the day. |
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Roadrash26
Posts: 28
Scandia, MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 2:12 PM |
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Our heartfelt condolances to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Witte for your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you. We honor and thank you, Sgt. Witte, for your ultimate sacrafice for your country.
We will know by Monday evening if we will be able to attend. Is anyone planning on riding? If not, we'll RSVP for the bus.
Linnea and Ron Strandness
Minneapolis
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Linnea Strandness
Riding in memory of:
Harry Standley, USN, WWII
Eugene E. Zohfeld, USA, WWII
William F. Genovese, USA, 1st Cavalry Division, Vietnam
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."
- General Douglas MacArthur
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calamityjane
Posts: 2569
brooklyn park mn
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| 28 Oct 2006 3:36 PM |
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sorry i will have to stand down on this mission as it is the day that my dad is having his cancer surgery. my spirit will be with all of you. god bless you Staff Sgt Witte you are a hero in my eyes
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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carnbar
Posts: 3
Maple Grove, MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 4:26 PM |
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**************THIRD STOP ADDED*************
We have added a third stop. The staging area will be in Sauk Center, MN. Please watch for further details.
*****BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS MISSION*****
The following information is based on the current mission status:
Stop 1:
Staging area: Fridley - Home Depot 5650 Main St, NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Staging time: 6:30 a.m.
Departure from stop 1: 7:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the East side of the lot, going north to south along the grass.
Stop 2:
Staging area: Clearwater Travel Plaza - I-94 Exit 178 Clearwater
Staging Time: 7:45 am
Departure from stop 2: 8:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the perimeter, as far away as possible from the busy areas.
Arrival in Beardsley: 11:30 am
If you plan on riding the bus, you must send an RSVP to the following email address:
mn.pgr.rsvp@gmail.com
RSVP deadline is absolutely no later than 8 am on Tuesday (10/31) morning.
We will need the name(s) and stop you will be staging at for all needing a confirmed seat. Please understand we can not determine needs based on "maybe" or "tentative" response..we need confirmed commitments. If a "maybe" or "tentative" response is received we will need to look at as a non-commitment. On the flip side, if you commit to a seat we expect you to be in attendance.
Thus, individuals who have replied and are on the passenger boarding manifest will be guaranteed a seat. For those of you who did not reserve a seat, you will be placed on "stand by" and if a seat(s) become available after boarding, they will be assigned on a first come first serve bases.
We apologize in advance for this position. However, please understand we need to commit to the bus provider to insure the transportation and logistical needs of this mission.
Thanks!!
Jack and Barb Carney
Patriot Guard Riders
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Jack & Barb Carney
"Some ride to live, others live to ride, we ride to honor"
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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 4:29 PM |
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At this time I am planning on riding for this mission.
The current weather forecast for Beardsley on Wednesday is Partly Cloudy with a high temp of 39.
For those who are planning to ride their scoots on this mission:
This will be about a 200 mile ride each way from the staging area in Fridley.
If you do not have appropriate cold weather riding gear and experience, please consider riding on one of the buses for the mission.
As always please bring a flag and any food/water/etc. that you need to be self sustaining for the day.
For anyone who is going to ride, we will also stage for the entire Metro area at the Home Depot in Fridley at 5650 Main St NE, Fridley, MN 55432.
In order to keep a separation between the bikes and the buses on the road I am asking for any riders to be at the Home Depot by 6:15 AM, and we will depart a bit earlier at 6:45 AM. We will have two fuel (and warm up) stops along the way. |
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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"
-X-Y-Z-
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mfmaloney
Posts: 43
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| 28 Oct 2006 8:57 PM |
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With regret, I will have to stand down. I'll be in Detroit for some training this week. My prayers will be with you.
Mike |
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finigan
Posts: 326
Minneapolis, MN
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| 28 Oct 2006 9:39 PM |
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I will also need to stand down for this mission.
I will be there in spirit.
Everyone have a safe trip.
Laurie I will say a prayer for your Dad.
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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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krispeekritter
Posts: 25
Moorhead, MN
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| 29 Oct 2006 5:07 PM |
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My heartfelt condolances to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Witte for your loss. He was a true American hero.
I plan on riding on this mission but will have to watch the weather and make the final decision on Wed. I'm going to be coming from the Fargo/Moorhead area wondering if Anyone will be going to the mission from around this area and would want to ride along with me. Just email me to let me know thanks.
Wes
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lynx36
Posts: 226
Galesburg, IL
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| 29 Oct 2006 9:20 PM |
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Your service will never be forgotten Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte. Sincerest condolences
to your family and friends.
May you rest in peace.
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Terry Hicks
West Central IL SRC
Vietnam 67-68
"We have gone forth from our shores repeatedly over the last hundred years and put
wonderful young men and women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we
have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in." Colin Powell
LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. |
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KawTipper
Posts: 30
Stewart,MN
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| 30 Oct 2006 12:16 AM |
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For those who plan on riding, here's what we're up against.
8:00 am = 21 deg
10:00 am = 28 deg
11:00 am = 32 deg
2:00 pm = 38 deg (the high for the day)
4:00 pm = 37 deg
6:00 pm = 31 deg
Al J
albert5001@aol.com |
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 30 Oct 2006 8:49 AM |
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| SouthWest Minnesota PGR -- Our illustrious and dedicated ride captain GasPasser has to be gone this week, but we will be caging it from Marshall to Beardsley, about 114 miles. Planning on leaving Marshall no later than 9:00 am. We have room for a couple more passengers. Contact: trident_t150@charter.net to connect up . |
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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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carnjac
Posts: 33
Maple Grove, MN
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| 30 Oct 2006 1:03 PM |
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*****************UPDATE*******************
**************THIRD STOP ADDED*************
*****BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS MISSION*****
The following information is based on the current mission status:
Stop 1:
Staging area: Fridley - Home Depot 5650 Main St, NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Staging time: 6:30 a.m.
Departure from stop 1: 7:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the East side of the lot, going north to south along the grass.
Stop 2:
Staging area: laceName w:st="on">ClearwaterlaceName> laceName w:st="on">TravellaceName> laceType w:st="on">PlazalaceType> - I-94 Exit 178 Clearwater
Staging Time: 7:45 am
Departure from stop 2: 8:00 a.m.
Parking: riders must park on the perimeter, as far away as possible from the busy areas.
Stop 3:
Staging area: Sauk Center, MN, Trucker's Inn, off I-94 exit 127.
Staging time: 8:45 (bus will arrive approx. 9 am)
Departure from stop: NO LATER THAN 9:15 am - possibly earlier
Parking should be on the north (restaurant side) of the building.
Arrival in Beardsley: 11:15 am
If you plan on riding the bus, you must send an RSVP to the following email address:
mn.pgr.rsvp@gmail.com
RSVP deadline is absolutely no later than 8 am on Tuesday (10/31) morning.
We will need the name(s) and stop you will be staging at for all needing a confirmed seat. Please understand we can not determine needs based on "maybe" or "tentative" response..we need confirmed commitments. If a "maybe" or "tentative" response is received we will need to look at as a non-commitment. On the flip side, if you commit to a seat we expect you to be in attendance.
Thus, individuals who have replied and are on the passenger boarding manifest will be guaranteed a seat. For those of you who did not reserve a seat, you will be placed on "stand by" and if a seat(s) become available after boarding, they will be assigned on a first come first serve bases.
We apologize in advance for this position. However, please understand we need to commit to the bus provider to insure the transportation and logistical needs of this mission.
Please bring a 3 x 5 flag, and any food/water you need to be self sustaining during the day. Flag storage is available in the cargo area - if you will be storing your flag, please label it for easy identification.
Thanks!!
Jack and Barb Carney
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