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Angel Sherry 
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Canby, Oregon
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| 20 May 2008 11:04 AM |
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Thank you for defending our country! We are free today because of your willingness to answer the call to arms. To the family and friends of this Ameican Hero, we share your loss.
a Hero,
H - Having the courage to leave everything you love and know to go and fight in the name of freedom.
E - Enduring UN-Godly conditions while there fighting in the name of freedom.
R - Remembering those who fought before you in the name of freedom.
O - Offering a helping hand to others in the name of freedom. |
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Angel Sherry
Help on the Homefront Coordinator for Oregon
Riding in Memory Of SPC Micheal D Brown, Army, Iraq 10/16/2007 |
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Uffda
Posts: 9873
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 20 May 2008 1:04 PM |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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BryanL
Posts: 1271
Oregon State Captain
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| 20 May 2008 2:06 PM |
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**********ITINIRARY UPDATE***********
We will be staging at the Baker City Post Office. From I-84 take exit 304 Hwy 7. (Most likely says Baker City downtown). Follow Campbell St. toward town. Turn left at Main St. through town. As it curves, it turns into Dewey. The Post Office is on the left in the large five story Federal building right across from Place St.
Staging at 0900 (9am)
Briefing at 0915 with departure at 0930
We will split into two groups. One group will walk across the street and form up for the walking procession. The other group will quietly ride to a second staging area and form a flag line at the church.
Second staging location: Calvary Baptist Church, 2107 3rd St. Located at the corner of 3rd and Broadway.
If you are arriving after 0925, please go to the second staging area. Please no later than 0950
Once the service begins, we will wait for the military honors portion, then dismiss.
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I stand with my fellow patriots to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can stand free
Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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jrjensen
Posts: 855
Troutdale, OR
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| 20 May 2008 3:45 PM |
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| America has lost yet another young soldier in the fight for freedom. To the family and friends of Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis, please know that her sacrifice was not in vain and that she will forever be remembered as a true American hero. It will be my privilege to ride from Troutdale to pay my respects and have the chance to honor this hero. |
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Ride Captain - Send-Offs & Welcome Homes
US Army Security Agency, 1966-67
Riding in memory of Lt. Col. James W Jensen (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and 1st Lt. B Virginia Jensen, US Army Nurses Corps, WWII
We live as many, we stand as one. |
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Baycrabber
Posts: 12
Newport, OR
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| 20 May 2008 4:29 PM |
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| To the Family and Friends of Cpl. Jessica A Ellis U.S. Army. I grieve for your loss of this Brave and wonderful young woman. I offer my condolences for your great loss of this young American Hero. She will not be forgotten! Jessica, may you rest in Gods arms forever |
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Riding in Honor of All Who Have Given All for this Great Country. RIDING IN HONOR OF SGT ZACHARY WADE MCBRIDE KIA JAN.9,2008 DYALA PROVINCE, IRAQ Speed "Speed" Rasmussen U S Army Combat Medic European Theater 1957-1960 "The Cold War" |
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Hoosier
Posts: 53
Spokane Valley, WA
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| 20 May 2008 5:05 PM |
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I hope the family and friends of
Cpl. Jessica A Ellis can find some peace in knowing their hero is at rest. She will not be forgotten
Hoosier
American Legion Riders
Patriot Guard Riders
Standing For:
CWO Davis Rogers - Jan 06,1993
PFC Dean Messersmith -Oct 23, 1967 Quang Tin
LCPL Ronald Pearson - Oct 22, 1967 Quang Tri
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 907
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 20 May 2008 6:59 PM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis! "This warrior's road is not finished until she walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “To some a soldier is just a soldier, but to a comrade in arms, We’re Family” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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Charger
Posts: 3496
Golden Colorado CO Ride Captain Retired CO SC
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| 20 May 2008 7:52 PM |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
COLORADO RIDE CAPTAIN
AND A PROUD SHEEPDOG
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~
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cablebob
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| 20 May 2008 9:14 PM |
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| Any one traveling to Baker from Central Oregon on Wednesday? If so call Bob @ 541-977-5221. I will be leaving from Redmond around 14:00. |
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Lily
Posts: 32
The Cager, Washington State
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| 21 May 2008 11:36 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Jessica Ellis. I'm so sorry for your loss of this courageous young woman. My thanks to Cpl. Ellis for her service to the country. I will be thinking of you all on the 22nd. |
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In Memory of George Cain, firefighter, Ladder 7
May 13, 1966- September 11, 2001
and Kevin Cosgrove, civilian, age 46, courageous to the end
and thousands of others |
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BennettMP94
Posts: 2
Dixon, MO
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| 22 May 2008 5:06 AM |
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| I am sorry for your lose, may the Lord be with you and your family during your time of reflection. Thanks for all the support that you have given her over the years. |
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NavyMomx2
Posts: 373
Gresham, OR
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| 23 May 2008 1:02 PM |
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As Bryan and I stood facing the family yesterday afternoon to give them their PGR plaque and their Gold Star banners, they asked us to thank everyone who was at the service to honor their daughter and to thank everyone for the kind messages they have read on here.
Steve and Linda - Thank you for the honor of standing for your daughter, Jessica. As we told you yesterday, she is an American Hero and will NEVER be forgotten. May God Bless and Keep You as you go through these hard times.
Rest in Peace, now Jessica. You've done your time in Hell and Heaven holds a special place for our heroes. Ascend to the arms of our Lord and seek comfort from Him.
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RED, WHITE and BLUE - These Colors DON’T run!
Teresa "Terry" Carroll
Oregon Assistant State Captain
Ride Captain
FCCNavyMom@gmail.com
Riding in Memory of:
Robert L Jones - (1983-2006) - Army - June 17, 2006 - Ar Ramadi, Iraq
Delinda Gagnier - (1953-2006) - Air Force Mom & my Best Friend - hit by 18 wheeler May 30, 2006
Dad - Richard L Carroll (1930-2006) - Coast Guard
Uncle - Ansel C Carroll (1921-1956) - 10th Army Division - WWII |
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BryanL
Posts: 1271
Oregon State Captain
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| 23 May 2008 1:07 PM |
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Ride Report:
This was a day I will remember for a long time. We staged a block away from the funeral home where Cpl Ellis was resting. After the ride briefing we split into two groups, one for the walking procession and one to set up a flag line at the cathedral where the service was to be held.
One of our brothers from Idaho (Griff) was chosen to RC the group at the cathedral and I stayed with the group going to the funeral home. We set up in front of the funeral home and were soon joined by family members, friends and our Governor for the procession. The local LEO had blocked off the street so we wouldn't be interrupted by traffic. Shortly after setting up, a horse drawn caisson came around the corner. The horses and caisson are beautiful and very fitting. It pulled up in front and we formed wide circle around it and the family. Cpl Ellis was brought out and the procession started down the street. We fell in along both sides of the procession and walked with them the six blocks to the cathedral. I wasn't carrying a flag and was able to move into positions to see the procession and it took my breath away. A horse drawn caisson followed by mourners flanked by Patriot Guard with flags flying let everyone know there was a hero coming through town.
As we approached the cathedral, I could see the flags flying above our members in the flag line. Normally, when we escort our heroes we're on motorcycles and go through the flag line in a matter of seconds. This time we were walking, and to approach those flags that slowly gives a person time to reflect on what we are doing and why we are doing it. We can hear the sobs of loved ones because we're right beside them. It's a time when you know there is nothing more important in the world at that moment than the family and our hero. When we turned in front of the cathedral, the flag line came to attention and presented arms. We in the procession formed a protective circle around the caisson and mourners, and presented arms. Holding as the bell tolled. I lost track of the number of rings, but our members held position until our hero was safely inside the cathedral. I want to say, this was no easy task because the wind was gusting so hard those flags wanted to take off and fly free. I once heard that each time a breeze blows, a warrior of the past is sighing. This time they must have all been really sobbing for the Ellis's.
Once the service started we left two members at the door to stand watch and moved off to the second staging area.
Prior to the end of the service we moved back into position for the military honors. Jessica was brought to the bottom of the steps, the three round rifle volley sounded, and taps played. After our hero was safely inside her coach for the next part of her journey we quietly departed back to the staging area and riders rolled out for their long journeys home.
My Asst. State Capt. Terry Carroll and I were requested to present the plaque and gold star banners to the family at the reception, so we stayed behind. Presenting the plaque is the hardest thing I have to do. And this time was no exception. The first two tries, I couldn't get through the inscription. Then Mrs. Ellis leans forward and says "If I can get through this, you can". That was the extra nudge I needed. On the third try I was able to blabber out the lines. I gave Mr. Ellis a PGR coin on Griffs behalf and he said it was going in his coin pocket to keep with him.
I want to thank each and every rider that made the journey to Baker City. There were so many who volunteered to help out, and you all had to travel long distances and face very harsh winds to get there. It makes me so proud to be part of such a fine group. The Ellis's, 1st Lt. Scott, and the Baker City Police Dept. asked me to pass on their thanks for everything you did. I also want to thank Terry and Q for riding with me. You both made the trip shorter. I couldn't stay awake for the drive home and had to hand the keys over to Terry.
PGR members in attendance - 34
Thank you to the Ellis family for allowing us to be present in this time of sorrow.
We will not forget.
Bryan Loun
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I stand with my fellow patriots to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can stand free
Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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