sargntmoon 
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Martinsville, IN
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| 14 May 2006 9:59 AM |
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I will do my best to make this on Friday, I'll see if any of my IN brothers/sisters can make it also.
May God bless and Keep CWO Donaldson and his family!
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angelwolf
Posts: 58
Southern Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 10:24 AM |
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If the escort is at 6:00 pm...my husband and I should both be able to make it. He's working in Mattoon and he said he could go straight to Altamont from work. He won't be able to go Friday, but I will. My son may ride with me...he's not sure yet. If he doesn't, I'll have at least one extra flag if anyone needs one.
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ivetret
Posts: 1807
Shermer, IL
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| 14 May 2006 10:56 AM |
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Just to let you all know, I Spoke with Lynne Donaldson this
Morning. The family just got back from AK for their other son's
college graduation. I had not spoken with Bill Donaldson and
asked if he would like to talk with me (they are not together). I
explained that I didn't want to leave him out and she understood.
I had conveyed the outpouring of condolences in the
forum. She had suspected this but she seemed relieved to hear it
was true.
She had expressed her feelings toward the
others that died with Christopher and hoped they would be treated
equally as well. I then assured her of our National PGR network
has done this nationwide. How touching to think of the others at
a time like this.
I explained that she could expect to see an alley way of flags on arrival.
I look forward to meeting her Tues.
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ParrotHD
Posts: 43
Decatur, IL
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| 14 May 2006 11:27 AM |
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Effingham Motels - - There are several adjacent to I-70/I-57 with Motel 6 usually being the cheapest. Becky is trying to find a better rate, but the problem being there is a lot of construction in the area and the motels are housing workers. Good old supply and demand at work! The Illinois State Rt 33 exit is the best for access to Shumway.
I plan on being there Tuesday for the escort. GSFDResQ....dinner may be a possibility if you don't mind eating with an old medic! I may also be around the Thursday visitation and definitley there for Friday. Becky and I have done some recon of Shumway and found a possible staging area. We have given IVETRET the information.
Let us know if any of you need local information.
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midtennhog
Posts: 79
Spring Hill, Tennessee
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| 14 May 2006 11:59 AM |
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Planning on participating in the escort on Tuesday(?).
Coming in from Nashville, TN.
I'll be watching here for details on that part of the mission.
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Dan Roberts
Tennessee Ride Captain
Spring Hill, TN
(615) 300-2882
PGR@IronPequod.com
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mschrunk
Posts: 383
St. Louis, MO
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| 14 May 2006 12:14 PM |
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My condolences to the family of CWO2 Donaldson at this time of loss. I regret that I will be unable to participate in this mission.
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Living For God
Riding For Jesus
Led By The Spirit
Road Riders for Jesus
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biker1950
Posts: 28
springfield il
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| 14 May 2006 4:18 PM |
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| I will be at the service Friday, and hope to be at escort tuesday nite if it starts, 1800 hrs or later. I will be riding in from Springfield. |
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Choctaw Warrior
Posts: 56
Washington, Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 4:19 PM |
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Standing by in Peoria, Il.
Anyone wanting to ride down give me a shout. Estimated travel time from Peoria 3.5 hours. |
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Wildflwr1967
Posts: 172
Indianapolis, IN #7908
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| 14 May 2006 6:02 PM |
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I'm so sorry. Won't be able to make this one. No time off from work. God Bless CWO Donaldson and his family and friends. I hope it helps some to know America respects and honors this Hero! Rest In Peace.
God Bless all the PGR members riding in honor for this man. Please keep Cheetahgirl and I with you in spirit on CWO Donaldson's Mission.
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Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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1ironman
Posts: 22
Peru IL.
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| 14 May 2006 6:41 PM |
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Hello!! IronmanRodney from lasalle-Peru will meet you for the ride down
for fri if that's when you plan on attending? could meet near elpaso or
bloomington area.let me know.Rodney
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Seanaaron
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| 14 May 2006 7:39 PM |
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Weather for Altamont area for Tuesday & Friday:
Tuesday
Variable cloudiness with a shower
High Temperature: 65° F
RealFeel®: 67° F
Click here for the Hourly Forecast
Winds: WNW at 8 mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph
Maximum UV: Moderate (4)
Thunderstorm Probability: 12%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.08 in
Amount of Rain: 0.08 in
Amount of Snow: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 2 hrs
Hours of Rain: 2 hrs
Tuesday Night
An evening shower; otherwise, partly cloudy
Low Temperature: 49° F
RealFeel®: 50° F
Click here for the Hourly Forecast
Winds: NW at 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 16 mph
Maximum UV: N/A
Thunderstorm Probability: 9%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.00 in
Amount of Rain: 0.00 in
Amount of Snow: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 0 hrs
Hours of Rain: 0 hrs
Friday
Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a thunderstorm in the afternoon
High Temperature: 70° F
RealFeel®: 72° F
Winds: NW at 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 13 mph
Maximum UV: Moderate (5)
Thunderstorm Probability: 31%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.15 in
Amount of Rain: 0.15 in
Amount of Snow: 0 in
Hours of Precipitation: 1 hrs
Hours of Rain: 1 hrs
Ofc. Sean Aaron
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bamabiker1
Posts: 153
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| 14 May 2006 8:13 PM |
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| My heart and prayers go out to the family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson. Being born and raised in Paris Ill. this really hits close to home for me in my heart. There are alot of good young men and women in Illinois. Patriotic, faithful to God, family and country. I wish I could only be there other than in spirit. Ride safe brothers and sisters and do this young hero proud. |
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samsd
Posts: 17
Effingham, IL
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| 14 May 2006 8:18 PM |
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| I just talked to Kurt at the Abe Lincoln Motel, he has 3 rooms available in the $35-48 range. It is a older motel but clean and well run. The phone is 217-342-4717. I have a call out to see if we can get special rates at some other motels but have not heard back from them yet. Will post when I hear. CWO II Donaldson was also a shortstop on my youth basball team and his Dad and I coached together for several years as my and his sons were going through the leauges. A young man related a story about Chris to me last night. Chris was a Senior on the football team and a natural leader. Seems Chris hated smoking and caught some underclassmen smoking at at party. I guess Chris was quiet but when he spoke he had something to say and you better listen. Seems to have stuck with the young man I spoke to after all these years. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and dedication for Chris. Hope to see many of you this week. Dan Sams |
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Bill Faith
Posts: 23
Lawrenceville, Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 8:19 PM |
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| I'm assuming based on what I've read on blogs from other areas that y'all won't mind having some 4-wheel company. Will someone please let me know if that isn't true? Is a car with plenty of patriotic stickers acceptable if I stay behind the bikes? |
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samsd
Posts: 17
Effingham, IL
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| 14 May 2006 8:23 PM |
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Bill, I don't know the procedures in these matters but the one ride I was on in Kentucky had Jeeps, cars, and a old VW microbus. It is about respect, not how you get there. Please come over.
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floydfan222
Posts: 39
Alton/Godfrey IL.
IL Ride Captain
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| 14 May 2006 8:29 PM |
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Due to the timing and other commitments I will not be able to attend this mission. My thoughts and prayers to the family and to all that ride.
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Bill Faith
Posts: 23
Lawrenceville, Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 8:31 PM |
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| Thanks, Dan. My condolences on the loss of your friend. Sounds to me like you have the "moral authority" to invite me along -- I'll do my damndest to be there. The least an old vet who came home standing up should be doing. I just hope there aren't too many missions close enough to home that I feel like I can be there -- The Guard unit that meets in Lawrenceville is currently in Iraq. |
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samsd
Posts: 17
Effingham, IL
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| 14 May 2006 8:40 PM |
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Yes and the Lawrenceville unit has a few of our local boys in it. Till they all come home,,,,,
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Old Coastie
Posts: 357
Wayne, Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 9:47 PM |
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Thanks to all for the hotel info. A special thanks to Ofc. Sean Aaron for his consideration and care for his local brother.
I hope to see a large number of our PGR family Thursday evening and Friday morning. Let's show the town of Effingham just how big the heart is of the PGR!
Best regards, and a wish for everyone's safe ride.
John
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Doc6768
Posts: 8
Crete, Illinois
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| 14 May 2006 10:59 PM |
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I'll be leaving Thursday in a cage, a little too far to ride my Bike. I live in Crete, Illinois. If anyone wants to share gas and motel please call. 708-672-5483.
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warranty
Posts: 73
Mt. Vernon, ILL
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| 15 May 2006 6:31 AM |
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| Is there an exit number, possible time and staging area for the Escort on Tues? I realize the time is iffy. I am trying to make plans so I can be there for the Escort.
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ivetret
Posts: 1807
Shermer, IL
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| 15 May 2006 6:42 AM |
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Yeah, Tuesday evening is iffy.
Take exit #82/IL-128 onto N 300TH ST[IL-128] toward ALTAMONT - go 1.6 mi
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
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desertrose
Posts: 189
Gainesville, FL FL RC
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| 15 May 2006 7:33 AM |
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Unable to make it Tuesday, but will be there on Friday coming from So. IN.
Saying prayers for CW02 Donaldson, family and friends.
God Bless,
Kyra
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dare8601
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| 15 May 2006 7:51 AM |
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Anyone from Alton/Wood River/Metro area responding ? Need location suitable to hook up.
Possible location: Flying J Pontoon Beach, Il. Rt 111 and 270 ????
This will be Fridays mission........
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msbhvn
Posts: 77
Brighton, Il.
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| 15 May 2006 8:03 AM |
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Dare8601,
Which ride are you looking at escort, mission or both? |
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