jalger 
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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God Bless you and your family Michael Buckley......I would be honored to shake your hand....
Tom Cat...Good to go for the meeting place on Saturday in Downers @ 0600.....let me know if anything changes...(I'll be there with a full tank and an empty bladder..)
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Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
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All gave some.
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Grayskull
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:57 AM |
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It will be an honor to pay final respects to this American Hero
SGM Brian "Grayskull" Brackemyer
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floydfan222
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Alton/Godfrey IL.
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:20 AM |
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Time change for meeting at QT in Bethalto IL and at hwy 140 and I-55
Need to meet at 7am @ the QT in Bethalto IL. kickstands up at 730 am moving to I-55 and hwy 140 (Hamil exit) leave the Hamil at 815am heading north on I-55. |
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Lizard King
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Fairview Heights, IL
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:28 AM |
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Posted By Stub on 06/30/2006 7:10 AM
Rod, my wife and I will be honored to ride for CPL. Buckley and his family. We will be coming in from the Decatur area. Since this is our first mission, we are a just a little nervous and not sure, what we need to do or provide any suggestions?
Bring as much water as you can to stay hydrated. We like to freeze ours and let the sun melt it as it sits in the cup holder. Stays colder a lot longer that way. Bring sunscreen -- there usually is not a lot of shade. It also helps to bring an energy bar or some other sort of snack bar, too, as standing watch outside the funeral home and at the graveside services can take at least a couple of hours (longer if there is any sort of procession involved, as well). The very first mission we ever rode had a staging time of 8:30, and it was well after noon before all of the services ended.
The most important things: honor, respect, and dignity.
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 30 Jun 2006 10:31 AM |
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Posted By Stub on 06/30/2006 7:10 AM
Rod, my wife and I will be honored to ride for CPL. Buckley and his family. We will be coming in from the Decatur area. Since this is our first mission, we are a just a little nervous and not sure, what we need to do or provide any suggestions?
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US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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capi75rs
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(((BIG STICK))) IL Road Capt
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| 30 Jun 2006 10:42 AM |
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| NOAA weather forcast HOT!! If interested you may need to copy and paste this address.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Hillsboro&state=IL&site=LSX |
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haggar
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:38 AM |
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| ALWAYS SAD that another soldier has gone, but not forgoten..A soldier done his duty and honor for this country U.S.A. I salute you Cpl Ryan J.Buckley with honors and pride i will always up hold you and for what you stand for ..THANKS .........Our prayers goes forth to the family ..God bless you all . with comfort for the family of such a great loss..Glenn.. ..Aka " hAGGAR"..i SHALL RIDE WITH PRIDE FOR YOU AT YOUR CEROMONY CPL RYAN.. |
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Stub
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Warrensburg, Illinois
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| 30 Jun 2006 2:53 PM |
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| Gentlemen, thank you for all the advice. My wife and I look forward to meeting you and paying our respects honoring this fine American Hero and his family. God Bless and ride safe. |
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Huggy
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Noblesville, IN.
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| 30 Jun 2006 3:03 PM |
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Mike: Is there a staging area and at what time? We just completed a mission in Indianapolis for Staff Sgt. Benjamin D. Williams, USMC. Plan on leaving the Indy area tomorrow AM.
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Huggy
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Noblesville, IN.
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| 30 Jun 2006 3:05 PM |
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| Just found staging posting Mike. Thanks Huggty |
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PARACHUTE
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| 30 Jun 2006 5:18 PM |
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| I'll be at the BP truck stop in Troy, IL at 0700 hrs, have some chow and takeoff at 0800, that will give us 1hrs 15min to get there, staging is at 0915. See ya there. |
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:50 PM |
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| Reminder: It is going to be very hot at this one. Anyone in a cage, if you can, please bring ice chests and water. Just to let you know on a day like this one at a different mission we went thru 18 cases of water for our riders. |
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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sdm454
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:12 PM |
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| Max The last I seen you were not going to make it .Are you going now? I wanted to let Rod know that I intend on meeting and joining you all at Toronto Rd in the morming if that is alright?I will just tag along with you all.Glenda and Dawn and Christy are going to be in Hillsboro when we get there.Just for the record and I don't remember who asked about bacon and eggs but I will be bring some this time.Watch for me! Sonja |
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:16 PM |
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Posted By sdm454 on 06/30/2006 8:12 PM
Max The last I seen you were not going to make it .Are you going now? I wanted to let Rod know that I intend on meeting and joining you all at Toronto Rd in the morming if that is alright?I will just tag along with you all.Glenda and Dawn and Christy are going to be in Hillsboro when we get there.Just for the record and I don't remember who asked about bacon and eggs but I will be bring some this time.Watch for me! Sonja Unable to attend this one but please send me a email at: howerter1@insightbb.com. thanks
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Max
US Army Retired E8, VietNam 66-67 "We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived" General George Patton |
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Illinois Cowboy
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Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:39 PM |
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| I,ll be coming in from Galesburg, My body won't let me ride that far so will be trailering to Litchfield, I will be riding from there any body have idea on time from Litch to Hillsboro. I will be leaving home at around 5 a.m. Proud to ride for this man. |
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TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson --------
IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress
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capi75rs
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(((BIG STICK))) IL Road Capt
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:51 PM |
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Posted By Illinois Cowboy on 06/30/2006 8:39 PM
I,ll be coming in from Galesburg, My body won't let me ride that far so will be trailering to Litchfield, I will be riding from there any body have idea on time from Litch to Hillsboro. I will be leaving home at around 5 a.m. Proud to ride for this man.
I'm leaving Yates City and meeting up in Springfiled I'm leaving my house at 5 AM I could meet you at the Route 78 (Elmwood/Canton) exit it is @10 miles from my house. call my cell phone in the morning if you want to meet up and then meet the Springfield group 309-231-0242. I'm heading to bed now however if you want to call @ 4:50 am I'll have the cell phone on.
Rod
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capi75rs
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:00 PM |
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Sonja, I'll see ya in Springfield, what would we do without our Angles, FYI I have @ 70 or so 3x5 flags,10 cases of H2O and two coolers. Anyone who can bring extra H2O please do the temps will be in the 90's.
Good night and see all tomorrow.
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attitude
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| 01 Jul 2006 4:20 PM |
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RIDE REPORT
CPL. RYAN J. BUCKLEY
As the sun came up over the corn fields of Illinois many small groups of Patriot guard Riders were gathering at various places en route to Hillsboro.
We all converged at staging area about 9 am, briefing by ISP (Illinois State Police), followed by Patriot Guard briefing.
About 150 or more Patriot Guard Riders were present and about another 200-300 townspeople, friends and family.
We were not restricted behind police lines like some univited quests were, the relationship we are building with LEO's gets better all the time.
After funeral service we followed family and friends a short distance down the street to Veterans Memorial for Military service for Cpl. Buckley with full Military Honors.
The Patriot Guard showed honor and respect to this fallen hero and his family in the true spirit of the PGR.
Many thanks to all who assisted with water, flags, waivers, parking, etc etc.
Especially, Ron, Rose, Bill and other RC's who made this mission a success.
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| 01 Jul 2006 6:21 PM |
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What a hot day for a funeral but an awesome turnout in Hillsboro. I know of at least 4 individuals that had medical conditions that affected standing but endured the suffering for one who had given all for us to have the right to stand there at all.
Soldiers Angels not only brought coffee and snacks but even had bacon and eggs this time. Just got to upstage the LEOs and their donuts I suppose.
Those that raised their hands when I asked who was honoring Ryan on a "First Mission" basis seemed like 3 to 1. I saw some familiar faces along with a lot of new ones. For the crowd this size, you acted with the utmost respect. You are truly great patriot guards and I proud to be with you. I was honored to have my son amongst those claiming this mission as his first mission as well.
To the family ~ I am truly saddened by your loss. Ryan’s name will be on that fantastic memorial in Hillsboro along with many other heroes who will not be forgotten.
~+~ Rose
Article on the front The Journal News ~ The newspaper of record for Montgomery County.
http://www.thejournal-news.net/
Sunday's Paper news article in the State-Journal Register in Springfield
Buckley honored at burial
Medals awarded posthumously
By NANCY SLEPICKA
CORRESPONDENT
Published Sunday, July 02, 2006
HILLSBORO - Crowds and hundreds of American flags lining Main Street on Saturday ushered a quiet solemnity to the Hillsboro Area Veterans Memorial, where full military rites were performed for Army Cpl. Ryan Buckley.
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In addition, more than 100 motorcyclists and many others representing the Patriot Guards and Soldier Angels arrived to form a buffer between the protestors and the public.
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http://www.sj-r.com/sections/news/stories/89889.asp
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mikebowman
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| 03 Jul 2006 1:30 AM |
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Another truly humbling day. A great turnout from old and new PGR members. I had the opportunity to talk with Ryan's father before the service for several minutes. He was truly humbled by how many of us were there and how far some of us had traveled. We had a good talk about life without sons and how to go forward. At that moment I knew why I had made the trip.
I saw many cameras there and wondered if I could get any pics that are available emailed to me at mikebowman@cin.net The larger the file size the better but any file size will do.
It was an honor to stand with the PGR again. This was my tenth mission and it was just as emotional and humbling as the first. I saw many familiar faces and many new ones. It is an honor to be part of such an organization.
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Riding in memory of my son - Spc Timothy Bowman - Mar 82 - Nov 05
Riding with my brother always at my side - SRC Greg Bowman - Jul 54 - Sep 07
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| 03 Jul 2006 10:28 AM |
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On behalf on my family and the entire community which attended the services of my nephew Cpl. Ryan Buckley - "THANK YOU" You efforts, presence and honor which was bestowed upon my nephew will never be forgotten. We will miss him but know that he sacrificed his life as many others before him have done so we all can enjoy the Security and Freedom we all take for granted on a daily basis. We will meet again in God's Kingdom and until that time keep doing what you are doing for the families of fallen HERO'S....You truly are guardian angels.....
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| 03 Jul 2006 2:53 PM |
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| Thank you to all the PGR members that rode in. I was part of the color guard for this service, and I have seen the PGR at many military funerals here in Illinois. It makes me proud to see patriots standing up for what they believe. |
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jalger
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 03 Jul 2006 7:33 PM |
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Thank you SSG.
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Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
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PARACHUTE
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| 04 Jul 2006 7:34 AM |
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| Hot and humid, but we were there not for us but for Ryan Buckley and his family. Had the great pleasure of meeting his Father and Mother at the VFW afterwards. He has truly a wonderful family who is very proud. The community of Hillsboro - you couldn't ask for a more wonderful display of honor and respect for one of their own, watch over and assist his family in any way. May God be with you Ryan and your family. |
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| 04 Jul 2006 10:52 PM |
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| I HAVE A COUPLE OF PHOTOS OF THE PATRIOT GUARD AT CORP RYAN BUCKLEYS FUNERAL IN NOKOMIS. MAY I SEND THEM TO SOMEONE TO POST TO YOUR WEBSITE? I WAS DEEPLY TOUCHED AT THE SIGHT OF ALL OF YOU AT RYANS FUNERAL THAT DAY.... |
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