tadct 
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| 17 May 2006 11:02 PM |
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I plan on being at both. Where do we meet on Sat and Monday? Anybody coming thru Chamberlain let me know and we can meet up.
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South Dakota Ride Captain
"Honor to those that have fallen to keep us free" |
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 18 May 2006 7:46 AM |
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Okay as of right now it looks like the funeral is set for 10am on Monday in Alexandria, SD. So, I'm guessing a stagging of 9:00am at the latest in Alexandria.
Here is the schedule for Mankato Sector Patriot Guard Riders for the Funeral of Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner, 35, of Mitchell, S.D. 22 May 06
5:15am Stage at Blue Earth Walmart Parking Lot. on US 169 & just south of I-90
5:25am Leave Blue Earth Walmart Parking Lot on US 169 & just south of I-90
Go North to I-90 then West on I-90 to Worthington, MN
6:35am Stop at Gas Station ? in Worthington, MN along I-90 to warm up
6:45am Leave Worthington West on I-90 to Luverne, MN
7:25am Stop at Phillips 66 in Luverne, MN for 10 minutes to warm up
7:35am Leave Luverne, MN West on I-90 to Alexandria, SD
9:00am Arrive Alexandria, SD
Pleave RSVP george@gwinslow.com if you plan to ride on this mission with us.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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zrev
Posts: 2
Grand Island, Nebraska
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| 18 May 2006 1:15 PM |
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At least two of us from Central Nebraska are headed up either Sunday
evening, probably staying in Yankton or leaving about 5am Monday.
Stormin', are you still headed that way? Where are you
located? We will go up either 281 or 30 to 81. let us know
your route and schedule as we would love to ride together if
possible.
Anybody from KS or points south coming thru? If so, please post route and schedule.
My email is open, and I will be happy to share my cell# at your request.
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johnweygaerts
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| 18 May 2006 4:23 PM |
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Dan in RC call me please. 431-8385
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Stormin
Posts: 100
Central nebraska
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| 18 May 2006 6:55 PM |
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| zrev... check your mail.. I am about 35 miles east of you.... Sent you my cell phone number... will be riding up sunday evening to Yankton and then the rest on Monday........... Straight north of york thru columbus and north to yankton... Give me a call... |
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sirlancelotsd
Posts: 400
Hermosa, SD
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| 18 May 2006 8:06 PM |
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Mike, wish I could ride with you, but work schedule conflicts. I checked the website of that Kansas bunch of whackos, and they do not have this funeral listed to protest. maybe I can join you for the next mission. Glad you made it to the last one.
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Lance Bultena
"SirLancelotSD"
High Plains Regional Captain, PGR
SirLancelotSD@patriotguard.org
MSgt, USAF (Ret)
1972 - 1996
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goldwing04
Posts: 30
Mankato, Minnesota
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| 18 May 2006 9:53 PM |
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Hey John,
What is your area code? We will be staying at the motel 6 in Rapid city right on int. 90 and leaving there about 4:30am monday morning. Dan |
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awlundq
Posts: 3
Brandon, SD
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| 19 May 2006 8:35 AM |
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Any more details on the the Saturday Memorial Service? Meet time? In Alexandria?
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sddiver_208
Posts: 6
Rapid City
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| 19 May 2006 8:42 AM |
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Sirlancelotsd
Sorry to hear you won't make the ride. I wanted to Thank you for your assistance in joining the PG. Without your information I wouldn't make this ride either. Hope to run into you again soon and not on a ride for our guard.
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Durty Bird
Posts: 19
SD Ride Captain
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| 19 May 2006 9:12 AM |
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Memorial service – 11am Saturday May 20th at The Corn Palace 604 North Main, Mitchell, SD 57301.
Wake – 4-8pm Sunday May 21st at St. Mary Catholic Church 220 5th Street, Alexandria, SD 57311.
Funeral – 10am Monday May 22nd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 220 5th Street, Alexandria, SD 57311.
Staging area: I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90.
Will Funeral Chapel, Terry Rietveld (director) 605-996-3173.
Order of March is as follows:
1. Ok, on Saturday May 20th from 9-10am we will stage at the I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90.
2. At 10am we will proceed to the Corn Palace with police escort. The street will be blocked off for us and we will park along the west side of Main St.
3. We will remain there during the Memorial Service unless directed otherwise.
4. We will leave as a group shortly following the service.
5. Ride Captain Saturday is Tom Davis. Cell 605 680 0706
6. Now on Monday May 21st from 8-9am we will stage at the I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90.
7. At 9am we will proceed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with police escort. Alexandria is approximately 12 miles east of Mitchell on I-90. (Exit 344)The South side of the street opposite the front of the church will be reserved for us to park. We will remain in place during the service unless directed otherwise.
8. Following the church service we will with police escort lead the funeral procession out to the cemetery ½ mile South of town and remain there until the service is completed.
9. We will leave as a group shortly following the service. We may be invited back to the church for a gathering and food.
10. Ride Captain Monday is “Durty Bird”. Cell 605 391 7610.
Maps:
I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90 (just south of star)
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?name=&addr=1821+S+Burr+St&state=SD&csz=Mitchell%2C+SD+57301-4574&ds=n&uzip=57301&mag=2&desc=&country=US&dma=725&cat=trav&resize=l&trf=0&lat=43.695337&lon=-98.014309&mlt=43.695337&mln=-98.014309&rezoom=1&.intl=us&addrtype=9&compass=&BFKey=gas
The Corn Palace in Mitchell (oversize)
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=604+North+Main&csz=Mitchell%2C+SD+57301&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
The Corn Palace in Mitchell (zoom)
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=604+North+Main&csz=Mitchell%2C+SD+57301&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?newFL=Use+Address+Below&addr=220+5th+Street&csz=57311&.intl=us&name=&lat=&lon=&srchtype=a&qty=&new=1&trf=0&getmap=Get+Map
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Jeff "Durty Bird" Anderson
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.patriotguard.org
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Member #636
www.combatvet.org
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awlundq
Posts: 3
Brandon, SD
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| 19 May 2006 9:36 AM |
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| Thanks Durty! |
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Durty Bird
Posts: 19
SD Ride Captain
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| 19 May 2006 9:42 AM |
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Oops. Typo on the last post. Monday is May 22nd.
6. Now on Monday May 21st from 8-9am we will stage at the I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90.
State Captains: Can you please give me an estimate of how many riders you expect?
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Jeff "Durty Bird" Anderson
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.patriotguard.org
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Member #636
www.combatvet.org
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 211
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 19 May 2006 12:43 PM |
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Delta C and I will be riding over for the Memorial Service on Sat from SW MN. We will be at the rest area/truck scale on west bound I-90 at the MN/SD state line at 8:00 AM Sat. Safe travels to all who are going to either the Memorial Service on Sat or the funeral on Monday.
God bless SSGT Wagner and his family during this difficult time and may they feel our gratitude and support as we honor him. |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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Danegeld
Posts: 48
Western South Dakota
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| 19 May 2006 6:35 PM |
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Just a reminder for the riders heading east into Central Time. Bump your Monday departure up an hour.
Take Care
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Nice to meet ya...
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Stormin
Posts: 100
Central nebraska
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| 19 May 2006 9:18 PM |
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Jeff count me in... I am leaving York nebraska.. Roughly 8 pm.. sunday night and will ride to yankton for the night.... and then the rest of the way up on Monday morning early........................ Anyone else from this direction wants to hook up let me know.......... on here or My cell phone is 402-366-3532... Leave a message if no answer...
P.S. Just thought.. i have a spare flag and pole i will try and remember to strap on the bike and bring with me so if anyone needs one look me up and will try and get you hooked up.
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 19 May 2006 9:39 PM |
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Jeff, I will be there with my Daughter. I plan on hooking up with the Mankato Sector in Luverne.
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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broseland
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| 20 May 2006 1:55 AM |
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Brandy L. Roseland
235th MP Company
Rapid City, SD
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avernlund
Posts: 3
western South Dakota
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| 20 May 2006 9:06 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers to the family of Sgt Wagner. I won't be able to make it to this one. To the PGR members that will be attending, do take care of this fallen soldier.
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vroc4507
Posts: 12
Hartley, Iowa USA
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| 20 May 2006 10:48 AM |
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I'm gonna try my best to be there for the funeral on Monday. I may plan on riding out late Sunday afternoon and spending the night in Mitchell or somewhere close. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to leave here by 5:00 a.m. Monday morning in order to make the meeting place on time.
I'm very new to this group and this will be my first mission so if any of you have any advice or tips for the newbie, I'm all ears!
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Brett Koontz
"Bartman"
~V~ 4507
Okoboji VROC
Patriot Guard Rider
Hartley, Iowa USA
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/okobojivroc/?yguid=190734085
'00 Blue on Black Nomad
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Durty Bird
Posts: 19
SD Ride Captain
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| 20 May 2006 2:45 PM |
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Bartman,
Just bring yourself, your bike, and a flag. The mission went well today. Thanks so much to Tom "Radman" Davis for taking care of the Ride Captain duties and pulling it all together. The only negative I would say is that we only had seven riders. Having said that let me go on to congratulate those who were there on a job well done. By all accounts the police, military, and the rest of the Memorial Service were impressed with your professionalism.
I will be trailering out from the Rapid City area in the wee hours of the morning Monday. I would like to urge as many as possible to attend the Monday service. We fell a little short on numbers today but long on performance. Thanks to those that were able to attend.
On Monday we will stage as planned previously and take the interstate to Alexandria. Big flags will be stowed or furled as we travel the 12 miles down the interstate. We will halt on the exit to pull the big flags out and then proceed to the church in Alexandria. If you plan to roll up your flag bring some rubber bands or bungee. |
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Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.patriotguard.org
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Member #636
www.combatvet.org
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tadct
Posts: 46
Chamberlain, SD
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| 20 May 2006 3:51 PM |
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Hey all,
Just as "durty Bird" stated, our mission went very well today. the family, funeral directors and law enforcement were very impressed and greatful we came! I believe that they were a little disappointed in the low numbers (although those that came made it a fantastic mission!), and we assured them that we were coming back with numbers on Monday - so let's have a great turnout and make 'em proud!
This was my first mission and i have to say it was probably one of the most humbling and fulfilling things i've ever done (those of you who have been on a mission can attest to this!). While being escorted to the service site, cars were pulling over and i saw civilians saluting, and/or putting there hand over their heart as we drove by with the flags. several law enforcement officers came up to us and said this was an awesome thing we were doing and if they didn't have to work the funeral they would be riding with us!! plus they said it was a refreshing change having this type of motorcycle group come thru their town They must be referring to you naughty Sturgis people
but the most humbling part of the whole mission was when soldiers in full dress uniform came over to us to shake our hands and say thank you for taking the time to do this for their fallen comrade! WOW!!!, but we told them it's the otherway around, thank you for allowing us the priviledge to be included among them in this time of honor and reflections for a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice.
See you all on Monday ready for duty with our fearless State Captain
Tom "radman" Davis
Chamberlain
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South Dakota Ride Captain
"Honor to those that have fallen to keep us free" |
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vroc4507
Posts: 12
Hartley, Iowa USA
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| 20 May 2006 5:43 PM |
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Durty Bird.......................thanks for the heads-up. Got a quick question for ya. I've got a friend and fellow rider that would like to join us on Monday. He is not a member of the PGR as of now since he has very little access to a 'puter. Is it alright that he joins us, or should he be signed up as a member first??
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"Bartman"
~V~ 4507
Okoboji VROC
Patriot Guard Rider
Hartley, Iowa USA
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/okobojivroc/?yguid=190734085
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DeltaC
Posts: 101
Hardwick, MN
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| 20 May 2006 6:18 PM |
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I'd like to thank Tom and the SD guys for making us MN folks feel welcome on today's mission. You did a great job and should give yourselves a pat on the back. This was my third mission, and every one has been different, but just as fullfilling. The fact that there weren't a lot of us there isn't necessarily a bad thing. Speaking for myself, it made it a little more......personal(?) for me. But what matters is that the PGR was there, whether it was just 7 of us or 70 or 700. And as I heard stated several times during the day, I believe this was just a preview of what's coming on Monday. I'll see you then.
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PGR 12/10/05
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
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| 20 May 2006 10:07 PM |
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Mankato MN PGR Sector
Remember to bring 3x5 flag and poles if at all possible.
4:15am Stage at Blue Earth Walmart Parking Lot. on US 169 & just south of I-90
4:25am Leave Blue Earth Walmart Parking Lot on US 169 & just south of I-90
Go North to I-90 then West on I-90 to Worthington, MN
5:35am Stop at Gas Station ? in Worthington, MN along I-90 to warm up
5:45am Leave Worthington West on I-90 to Luverne, MN
6:25am Stop at Phillips 66 in Luverne, MN for 10 minutes to warm up and pick up riders
6:35am Leave Luverne, MN West on I-90 to Alexandria, SD
8:00am Arrive at the I-90 Travel Center, 1821 S Burr Street just north of Exit 332 off I-90 for staging.
9:00am we will proceed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with police escort. Alexandria is approximately 12 miles east of Mitchell on I-90. (Exit 344)The South side of the street opposite the front of the church will be reserved for us to park. We will remain in place during the service unless directed otherwise.
Following the church service we will with police escort lead the funeral procession out to the cemetery ½ mile South of town and remain there until the service is completed.
We will leave as a group shortly following the service. We may be invited back to the church for a gathering and food.
Please RSVP george@gwinslow.com if you plan on making the mission or joining us in route.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Durty Bird
Posts: 19
SD Ride Captain
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| 20 May 2006 10:19 PM |
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Bartman,
The more the merrier. I'm a lumper, not a splitter. We've got folks from the American Legion Riders joining us. Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association too. Woody from The Buffalo Chip is coming out with us Monday. Let's shake the Earth and let everyone know that this soldier matters. |
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Jeff "Durty Bird" Anderson
Ride Captain Patriot Guard Riders (SD)
www.patriotguard.org
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association Member #636
www.combatvet.org
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