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| 11 May 2006 5:57 PM |
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| ------UPDATE----- SSG Vachos funeral service will be Tue. May 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ladysmith H.S. We will meet at the Army Reserve center parking lot by 10:00 a.m. The reserve center is on Hwy 27 , several blocks north of Hwy. 8, on the right hand side, just past the tracks. Most likely we will be lining Hwy. 8 with flags as the processional enters. This may change , we will keep you updated. The H.S. is just off Hwy. 8 on the east side of town. |
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jcurran516
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| 11 May 2006 6:12 PM |
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Fin, Sruddy, Nemo,
Just saw the final details and that is unfortunately the only day in the next two weeks I have commitments I can't get out of. I would suggest Fin and Nemo meet up in Spring Green, run up 23 and grab sruddy in Reedsburg on the way up but as I'm out of the plan I'll let you figure out what's best.
My thoughts and prayers will be with the family and the PGR on this mission. Ride well and be safe, my friends. May God bless Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho for his service to the country and people he loved.
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hlange
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NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 11 May 2006 6:50 PM |
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| I have arrainged to have work covered for the 16th. Is anyone comeing up thru La Crosse or up I-94 thru Black River Falls? |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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gabel
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| 11 May 2006 6:51 PM |
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| God Bless another Fallen Hero, Sgt Vacho and his Family.. I will be there to Honor you......Gene |
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1MileCrash
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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| 11 May 2006 7:16 PM |
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| drag...next week we are swamped with commercia/industriall jobs at work. i won't be able to attend. |
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tweller
Posts: 39
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| 11 May 2006 8:06 PM |
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To all South East Minnesota / Rochester and Greater Minnesota PGR Members,
I will put together a ride to support the Wisconsin mission to honor SSG. Vachos in Ladysmith, WI.
Preliminary schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
5:30 AM... Leave Rochester (location TBD, somewhere on the east side of Rochester)
East on Hwy 14
North on Hwt 42
North on Hwy 61
Wabasha...Gas stop / break / pick up riders.
Nelson, WI
Eau Claire, WI
10:00 AM... Arrive Ladysmith, WI
More details will follow.....
Feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions...
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kmerrell
Posts: 16
Green Bay, WI
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| 11 May 2006 8:07 PM |
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| I will be heading to Ladysmith from Green Bay, if there are others from this area we could ride together. Send me an email if you want to meet somewhere, like maybe Fleet Farm on hwy 41 & 29. |
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Mac
Posts: 262
Manchester Wis.
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| 11 May 2006 8:40 PM |
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| Due to work, I'll probably have to sit this one out. Capts can handle this. |
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RetroDude
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| 11 May 2006 9:09 PM |
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Attention Minnesota Riders:
The Minnesota PGR has been officlally invited to attend SGT Vacho's funeral service in Ladysmith next Tuesday.
Several groups from Minnesota are planning to attend. I will be
leading a group from the Lindstrom area. Any and all riders wishing to
ride with us from the Lindstrom staging area are invited to do so.
I will post more info regarding time and place a soon as I can make arrangements.
Mike "RetroDude" Sewell
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hlange
Posts: 1004
NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 11 May 2006 9:32 PM |
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| I have decided to take I-94 north out of Tomah. I should be there about 0700 (7am) on the 16th. Will be at the Country Kitchen at exit 143. Any takers? |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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JDHOG 1550
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Randolph Wis.
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| 11 May 2006 9:42 PM |
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| Hay Nemo What is the drive time from Madison? Which do you prefer HWY-51/39 or I-94? Deepfreeze |
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"Ride Hard." "Keep Your Powder Dry." "Tell Those You Love That You Do." (Forever A Patriot) Respectfully DeepFreeze
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armo1
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hillside il
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| 11 May 2006 9:53 PM |
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bbmac
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Dayton OH
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| 11 May 2006 10:19 PM |
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We will not be able to attend unfortunately, but we will be there in spirit if not in person. Ride safe and with Honor.
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Nemo
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Madison, Wisconsin
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| 11 May 2006 10:26 PM |
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It's roughly 5 hours via the slab (250 miles). Get off at Osseo and then
10 to 27. I have always liked the trip up
Hwy 13 but I may have to hurry as I have to attend my wife's stress test
on Monday afternoon then scoot up to Sheldon that night.
Setting out Tuesday morning you better be early.
I will prolly leave Madison Monday late afternoon and stay overnight in Sheldon
or Eau Claire.
I can arrange for a couple of buddies to sleep over at the sisters in law if
we meet up Monday late afternoon.
Nemo
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flagwaver
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Saint Paul, MN
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| 11 May 2006 10:31 PM |
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I will be there with 4 wheels, flags and a big cooler. I will be coming from Saint Paul.
God be with Sgt. Vacho and his family, they are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Warbird74
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Grafton, WI
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| 12 May 2006 5:50 AM |
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Posted By kmerrell on 05/11/2006 8:07 PM
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will be heading to Ladysmith from Green Bay, if there are others from
this area we could ride together. Send me an email if you
want to meet somewhere, like maybe Fleet Farm on hwy 41 & 29.
What
is your planned route and what time are you thinking of leaving?
Most likely I will be coming up from Grafton and will be passing
through Green Bay. I have some work to do on the scoot, but
(fingers crossed) it should not be a problem having her road worthy
agbain by Tues. I think I will be heading out early Tues. morning.
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Hogman95
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Jefferson, Wi
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| 12 May 2006 5:52 AM |
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Due to work I may not be able to attend but will keep trying to get away. God be with those of you that can make it, travel safe.
Bless Sgt. Vacho and his family. |
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Corporals Lady
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| 12 May 2006 6:59 AM |
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The Corporal and the Corporals Lady will be there---And be proud and honorer to do so
The Corporal will be in his Dress Blues--and He would like to see if any others would like to wear theirs out of respect for our fallen Sgt. Vacho.....
Please send directions and time and place......
Thanks and will see you all there to show our respect--- to guard and protect all
This is such an honor to be able to be a part of this...
Corporals Lady........
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kmerrell
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Green Bay, WI
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| 12 May 2006 6:59 AM |
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I was planning on leaving around 6:00 am and taking hwy 29 to Thorp and then north on 73 toward Ladysmith. We could meet in the Fleet Farm Parking lot on the corner of 41 & 29 at 6:00 AM. Let me know if I should wait for you.
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jackmroz
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Cental Wisconsin
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| 12 May 2006 8:24 AM |
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In reference to bringing flags, what size of flag should we bring along? 3' x 5' or larger? I have never attended an Patriot Guard funeral so I'm in the dark on some of these points. I would like to wear my Blue Knights chapter colors but I was wondering if is this acceptable?
For the guys riding out from Green Bay what time do you expect to be arriving in the central Wisconsin (Wausau) area? If I have an approximate time I will meet you on 29 east of Wausau at the Marathon City exit, exit 156. I will be plan my departure out of Mosinee so I arrive in time to hook up with you.
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hlange
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NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 12 May 2006 8:30 AM |
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| 3'X5' flags are the norm, but whatever you bring is fine. Wearing your colors is fine, there is no restriction at this time except those placed by the family. Welcome!! |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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georgeallar
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Neenah, WI
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| 12 May 2006 8:34 AM |
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Ken, Jimmy, and Jack,
I will be spending Monday night with my folks in Gleason. Let me know what route you decide on so I can hook up with you on the way in to Ladysmith.
I can ride back down to Wausau. or if you are coming north on US Hwy 51 I can meet you at Merrill (Hwy 17) or Tomahawk(Hwy 8), or somewhere in between. |
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Fin
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| 12 May 2006 8:58 AM |
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A heartfelt thank you for your service and sacrafice Sgt. Vacho. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family.
Nemo, Sruddy and/or others,
I'm planning to ride up Monday afternoon with a friend from Portage. We have accommodations near Ladysmith but unfortunately no extra space. We plan to meet in Baraboo at the Kwik Trip at Hwy 33 and Hwy 12 probably around 6:00 pm. We'll head up Hwy 12 to I-90/94 and then towards Eau Claire. If anyone wants to meet in Baraboo or elsewhere along the way, let me know. I'll firm up the time for Baraboo and post it sometime this weekend. |
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Turg
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SE MN
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| 12 May 2006 10:01 AM |
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| With bowed head and heavy heart, waiting for Rochester assembly point information. |
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kmerrell
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Green Bay, WI
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| 12 May 2006 10:18 AM |
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I plan on leaving Green Bay as close to 6:00 am as possible. that should put us in the Wausau area around 7:45 - 8:00 am.
Let me know and then we will meet you at the Marathon exit 156.
I'll be out of town until Monday evening so you won't hear back from me until then.
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