BMC_Rider 
Posts: 93
Maryville, Mo.
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| 30 Jun 2006 12:59 AM |
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| It will certainly be a good turn out with the advanced notice. There are alot of riders that don't use the internet that rely upon others to pass the word. I will see you all there with a few from up here. Be safe. As always, if you are coming through Maryville, let me know. |
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sid vicious
Posts: 18
Belton, Missouri
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| 30 Jun 2006 1:58 AM |
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I can only imagine how difficult the postponement of a funeral can be for the family. My compassion is sent out to them.
However, I agree even though PGR was prepared and ready, another week WILL add more riders! I will be ready for Sat.,08 July, 2006. |
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BDM02
Posts: 8
Topeka, Ks
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:26 AM |
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RIP Brother! You have given the ultimate sacrifice for your country. HERO is the only thing that sticks in my head. God Bless you and your Family.
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Dustin Roberts
ALR Post 400
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Kai
Posts: 575
Manhattan, KS
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| 30 Jun 2006 7:07 AM |
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cgardner, Still Standing By in Manhattan. I still plan on going. I would gladly ride with you guys ( Topeka ALR 400) on the July 8 Mission. If you still keep the same time frame, I will be there by 0700 hrs. Kai 
Summary: 137.0 miles (2 hours, 50 minutes)
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6:00 AM |
0.0 |
Depart Crestline Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502 on Crestline Dr (North) |
0.4 mi |
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6:00 AM |
0.4 |
Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-177 [SR-18] |
0.4 mi |
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6:02 AM |
0.8 |
Turn RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.2 mi |
KS-18 / KS-177 / FT Riley Blvd / Tuttle Creek Blvd |
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6:02 AM |
1.0 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto Local road(s) |
10 yds |
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6:02 AM |
1.0 |
Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-177 |
0.2 mi |
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6:02 AM |
1.2 |
Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-24 [E Poyntz Ave] |
14.0 mi |
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6:19 AM |
15.2 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-99 [Lincoln St] |
0.5 mi |
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6:20 AM |
15.7 |
At Wamego, return North on SR-99 [Lincoln St] |
0.5 mi
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6:21 AM |
16.2 |
Turn RIGHT (East) onto US-24 |
26.1 mi |
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6:53 AM |
42.3 |
At Silver Lake, stay on US-24 [W Railroad Ave] (East) |
65 yds |
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6:54 AM |
42.3 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-24 [Chestnut St] |
7.4 mi |
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7:03 AM |
49.7 |
Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-75 |
1.6 mi |
US-75 / KS-4 / Topeka |
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7:05 AM |
51.4 |
Keep LEFT onto Ramp |
0.3 mi |
I-70 / US-40 / KS-4 / Gage Blvd / Kansas City |
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7:05 AM |
51.7 |
Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-70 [US-40] |
2.6 mi |
I-70 / US-40 / Kansas City |
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7:07 AM |
54.3 |
At exit 361A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.3 mi |
1st Avenue |
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7:08 AM |
54.5 |
Turn LEFT (East) onto W 1st Ave |
54 yds |
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7:08 AM |
54.6 |
Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) |
0.2 mi |
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7:08 AM |
54.8 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto Ramp |
98 yds |
US-75-ALT |
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7:08 AM |
54.8 |
Bear RIGHT (South) onto US-75 Alt [SW Topeka Blvd] |
164 yds |
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7:09 AM |
54.9 |
At Topeka, return North on US-75 Alt [SW Topeka Blvd] |
2.4 mi |
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7:12 AM |
57.3 |
Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-24 |
3.5 mi |
US-24 / KS-4 / Kansas City |
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7:17 AM |
60.8 |
Keep RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.3 mi |
KS-4 / Valley Falls |
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7:17 AM |
61.1 |
Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-4 |
20.7 mi |
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7:42 AM |
81.8 |
Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-16 |
0.2 mi |
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7:43 AM |
82.0 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 [Phoebe St] |
0.5 mi |
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7:44 AM |
82.5 |
At Valley Falls, stay on SR-16 [Phoebe St] (East) |
0.5 mi |
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7:44 AM |
83.1 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-16 |
1.0 mi |
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7:46 AM |
84.1 |
Bear LEFT (North) onto SR-4 |
8.0 mi |
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7:55 AM |
92.1 |
Keep STRAIGHT onto US-59 [SR-4] |
16.1 mi |
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8:15 AM |
108.2 |
Turn LEFT (North) onto US-73 [SR-7] |
10 yds |
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8:15 AM |
108.2 |
Road name changes to SR-7 |
0.2 mi |
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8:16 AM |
108.4 |
Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-7 [Main St] |
109 yds |
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8:16 AM |
108.5 |
At Atchison, stay on SR-7 [Main St] (East) |
98 yds |
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8:16 AM |
108.5 |
Turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-7 |
0.2 mi |
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8:16 AM |
108.7 |
Road name changes to US-73 [SR-7] |
21 yds |
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8:16 AM |
108.7 |
Turn LEFT (East) onto US-59 [US-73] |
4.4 mi |
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8:17 AM |
109.5 |
Entering Missouri |
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8:22 AM |
113.1 |
Turn LEFT (North) onto US-59 |
17.0 mi |
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8:44 AM |
130.1 |
Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-229 [US-59] |
0.3 mi |
I-229 / US-59 |
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8:44 AM |
130.5 |
At exit 4B, turn RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.2 mi |
US-36 / Kansas / Cameron |
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8:44 AM |
130.6 |
Turn RIGHT (East) onto US-36 |
3.5 mi |
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8:47 AM |
134.2 |
Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-29 [US-71] |
1.9 mi |
I-29 / US-71 / Council Bluffs |
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8:49 AM |
136.1 |
At exit 47, turn RIGHT onto Ramp |
0.2 mi |
MO-6 / Frederick Blvd / Clarksdale |
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8:49 AM |
136.3 |
Turn RIGHT (East) onto SR-6 [Frederick Blvd] |
0.6 mi |
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8:50 AM |
137.0 |
Arrive 4826 Frederick Blvd, St Joseph, MO 64506 |
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SUMMARY
Driving distance: 137.0 miles
Trip duration: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Driving time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Cost: $10.15
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Retired Army 71-92,
Vietnam Era Combat Medic
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stretchnit
Posts: 1093
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 30 Jun 2006 7:09 AM |
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This will actually work better for me. I have company coming tonight, and I don't think they would appreciate me being gone in the morning when they get up.
Will continue to stand by in S.E. K.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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Ruffy
Posts: 175
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 30 Jun 2006 7:13 AM |
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Since this will be a Saturday mission I will probably ride along with Stretchnit.
Standing by in SouthEast Kansas.
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Ruth "Ruffy" Wegner
We can't all be HEROES because someone has to stand on the sides and salute as they go by!
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charlesd
Posts: 341
Plattsmouth, NE
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:18 AM |
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Will be there next week as well! I am starting from Plattsmouth next Saturday, so if anyone from up Nebraska way wants to ride along, will likely leave around 0730ish....
ciao for now!
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Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002
"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."
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danrig
Posts: 44
Lawrence, KS
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:50 AM |
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I should be able to make this one.
Lawrence, KS riders please email me if you want to road trip it.
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ScreetHoPrez
Posts: 6
Olathe
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:54 AM |
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If I can find a sitter for my son, I am going to make it out to the KC rendezvous point as I'm riding out from Olathe. I would like to start actively participating in these events. What all gear do I need to participate?
Semper Fi',
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GunnyUSMC
Posts: 12
P-Hill Missouri
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| 30 Jun 2006 10:03 AM |
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to Stephanie, and the friends and family of this hero. God Bless you PFC Bradbury.
If nothing happens between now and then, I plan on making this one. I'm southeast of KC. If anyone else out this way would like to meet in Lee's Summit and then maybe join the KC group, let me know please. bruce.a.mcgillem@dfas.mil |
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Here's to those that wish us well...
All the rest can go to H____! |
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dbutler5
Posts: 1
Leavenworth, KS
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| 30 Jun 2006 10:16 AM |
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I will meet the riders gathering at the Platte City McDonalds for the 8 July ride.
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
National Forum Administrator
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:41 AM |
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Rich, The only gear required is to bring respect. Everything else is optional. I'd suggest making sure you have something handy to drink, though we usually do have someone bring bottled water. Bringing a flag is always a good idea. The standard size is 3'x5'. You might also consider sunscreen depending on the weather. As far as PGR gear, nothing is expected or required. If you wish to identify yourself as PGR, please visit the PGR store. That is entirely a personal decision. |
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Bill "Whirlwind"
351st/509th SPG Whiteman AFB
1st TFW (Provisional) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |
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ScreetHoPrez
Posts: 6
Olathe
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:45 AM |
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Posted By whr2nd on 06/30/2006 11:41 AM Rich, The only gear required is to bring respect. Everything else is optional. I'd suggest making sure you have something handy to drink, though we usually do have someone bring bottled water. Bringing a flag is always a good idea. The standard size is 3'x5'. You might also consider sunscreen depending on the weather. As far as PGR gear, nothing is expected or required. If you wish to identify yourself as PGR, please visit the PGR store. That is entirely a personal decision.
Sounds good to me. As a former Marine myself, I have nothing but the utmost respect for these missions. Unfortunately, riding a sport bike, I don't really have room to display a flag without coming up with some sort of custom mount. Will there be flags available at the location for holding?
Also, thanks to everyone for the emails answering my questions. I look forward to meeting all of you.
Semper Fi',
Rich
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"Doc"
Posts: 451
Kansas City Ride Captain
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| 30 Jun 2006 12:06 PM |
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ALR Post 400 just had a donation of 100 10" flag poles from Stanion Electric. The post is attaching the flags. Hopefully they will be ready to handout for the St. Joseph mission. A hundred 3' x 5' flags on 10' poles is impressive. |
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USN/USNR -- 1961 to 1967
Area Director -- Kansas American Legion Riders
Ride Captain -- PGR, Kansas City & NE Kansas Area
"SOLDIER DOWN -- KICKSTANDS UP"! |
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10th Mountain Dad
Posts: 7
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| 30 Jun 2006 12:45 PM |
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To the family of PFC Brian J. Bradbury,
My son was with your son during his last moments. He speaks very highly of Brian. They trained together and fought together. The 3-71st Cav will NEVER forget!! Brian's memory will always be thought with utmost respect and dignity.
I cannot attend this mission as I live in Colorado. Please know that I am thinking of you and pray for you everyday. You are in good hands with the PGR Riders.
Brothers and Sisters....Take this Hero home. Make this the biggest one yet!
With compassion, pride, and a hole in my heart,
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MI_Warrant
Posts: 32
Greenwood, MO
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| 30 Jun 2006 1:35 PM |
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Will adjust Calendar, Keeping PFC Bradbury and family in my prayers.
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MI Warrant
Desert Shield/Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, OIF II, OIF 06-07
US Army 82 - 08 |
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fyrdude
Posts: 191
Lee's Summit, MO
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| 30 Jun 2006 5:05 PM |
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| I will be making this mission, leaving from Lees Summit. Gunny, I'd be honored to meet up with you here in town. Wheel Officer is a neighbor of yours, so maybe we can get him to come along. |
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(Eva's Grandpa)
Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose. ~Ulysses S. Grant |
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thecar2ner
Posts: 14
Topeka, Kansas
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:34 PM |
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BIG DOG, just thought I'd drop a note, I still am planning on running chase. With as many riders that are coming and with the riders being split into three groups, what is the location for chase cages? I assume a chase for each group, if that is the case I would request running behind the Post 400 riders & PbRobbins, is that possible?
With advanced notice, I am able to gather most of the necessary supplies for the mission as well as water and ice. |
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"Droptank Willie" Happy trails to you... |
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thecar2ner
Posts: 14
Topeka, Kansas
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:48 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and loved ones. I want to express my condolences to each of you family members and I will be standing by along with my brothers in deep respect and honor for Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury. May God Bless and keep each of you during this time of great sorrow.
Sincerely, MHWilliams
Drop Tank Willie
PGR, Topeka, KS
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"Droptank Willie" Happy trails to you... |
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areallyniceguy
Posts: 828
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:54 PM |
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| i will still make this mission on 7/8/06 will still meet up with the group at platte city any riders from swmo or sek let me know if you would like to hook up and ride together........rj ......joplin,mo. |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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Crack
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:21 PM |
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Thanks to all who will attend this ride.
I am a newly registered PGR but will be out of town the weekend of this ride. It is very sad for me to not be able to make it. 3 days ago I flew home from Afghanistan on an Air Force C-5. I had just been stationed at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan and just a few days earlier, we were flying missions over the location Pfc Bradbury was operating in.
The men on the ground in Afghanistan deserve all the respect in the world. 70 degree slopes or greater surround all the valleys in the area that Pfc Bradbury was fighting in. The Taliban and foreign insurgents are still agressively attacking our troops and not a day goes by that they are not fighting in a convoy or at one of our many Forward Operating Bases. Progress is being made each day and their amazingly positive attitudes are the reasons why.
Thanks to Pfc Bradbury's family for making this country a safer place by your sacrifice. It does not go unnoticed.
It was a priviledge to have fought with men such as Pfc Bradbury, I luckily got to pay my respects at Bagram before the ride home and was originally on the same flight with him but due to a plane change in Germany, we did not get to pay our respects to him and his family as he arrived back home on American soil at Dover AFB in Delaware.
God speed to him and may you rest at ease....you deserve it.
Major Tony "Crack" Roe
USAF A-10 HogDriver
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JFoosh
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Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:42 PM |
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God Bless PFC Bradbury and his family. Bellevue PGR will be there to honor his memory. Major Roe; (previous post)Thank you for your service and for an honest appraisal of how America's military is making a difference in the world by defending the U.S. in the most difficult of situations.
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Poppawolf
Posts: 64
Oak Grove, MO
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:48 PM |
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Poppawolf still Standing By. Will clear the calendar to pay respects to our Fallen Hero Pfc. Bradbury.
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stretchnit
Posts: 1093
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 01 Jul 2006 9:11 AM |
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Doc.
Count on Stretchnit / Ruffy to be on this mission.
I'll try to catch up with you at the McDonalds. ( I-435 & 87th St.) I'll be driving a Dk. Blue 2000 Dodge 4x4. I'll also be bringing 70 flags for this mission. I have more they just aren't on poles yet. If I can get a few more done I'll bring them.
See you then.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Mulberry, Ks.
PGR#8016
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"Doc"
Posts: 451
Kansas City Ride Captain
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| 01 Jul 2006 10:33 AM |
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| Stretch......thanks to you, Post #400, and Stanion Electric!!!!!! The flags will make a major impact on this mission. Thanks to you for "cageing" it so we can use the flags. |
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USN/USNR -- 1961 to 1967
Area Director -- Kansas American Legion Riders
Ride Captain -- PGR, Kansas City & NE Kansas Area
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