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Subject: MISSION COMPLETE ~ Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp, 44, of Muscatine, Iowa / Aledo IL.~ 22 Jul 06

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kkuhns User is Offline
Posts: 102
Des Plaines, IL
17 Jul 2006 2:05 PM Alert 

My thoughts and prayers are with PO1 Tharp's family.

Standing by in Des Plaines with a Truck for escort from O'Hare to Princeton, maybe to Aledo based on timeframe. 

Always Remember, Never Forget The Men and Women that have walked many, many miles to protect this great country that we call home.

Proud member of the 101st Airborne Division 2001-2004
redspec5 User is Offline
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17 Jul 2006 2:05 PM Alert 
Standing by in Bloomington, IL God bless Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp and his family.
wehrd1 User is Offline
Posts: 18
Keota, IA
17 Jul 2006 2:56 PM Alert 
Standing by in Viola, IL - My sincerest sympathies for the family of PO1 Tharp.
Colleen
ms country User is Offline
Posts: 21
17 Jul 2006 2:59 PM Alert 
We got the news yesterday from Mort. Our thoughts go out to Jerry's family, our prayers are with you through this difficult time. Country and I are standing by in wataga, anything you need just let us know. Again our community is greaving another hero, we will stand together to honor him and his beloved family.
ms country
wataga Il.
chicagofarmer User is Offline
Posts: 130
Naperville, IL
17 Jul 2006 3:07 PM Alert 

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Our family condolences and prayers.
Our hearts feel your loss


http://www.u-wes-a.com/vidclips/Tribute%20song%20first.wav
song last full measure of devotion with military taps


Twelveth generation American Patroit
Family fought in the American Revolution, Battle of Wilderness, WWI WWII Korea with loss
phaedrus1977 User is Offline
Posts: 63
Kickapoo, IL
17 Jul 2006 3:09 PM Alert 
Kickapoo couple standing by for the Princeton to Aledo leg.

Greg Cote
Phaedrus1977@hotmail.com
THE YOUNG DEAD SOLDIERS DO NOT SPEAK
Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night and when the clock counts.
They say, We were young. We have died. Remember us.
They say, We have done what we could but until it is finished it is not done.
They say, We have given our lives but until it is finished no one can know what our lives gave.
They say, Our deaths are not ours: they are yours: they will mean what you make them.
They say, Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say: it is you who must say this.
They say, We leave you our deaths: give them their meaning: given them an end to the war and a true peace: give them a victory that ends the war and a peace afterwards: give them their meaning.
We were young, they say. We have died. Remember us.

-Archibald MacLeish
-----------------------------
Greg Cote
Son of an Airman, Father of a Soldier
Melinda Cote
Daughter of a Sailor, Mother of a Soldier
dadbowman User is Offline
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17 Jul 2006 3:40 PM Alert 
Mombowman and I are hoping to be a part of the run from Princeton to Aledo. We are new at this, but with the experience, and encouragement, of our 4 sons, we look forward to this mission. We will be on 4 wheels, not 2.

Our deepest sympathy to the Tharp family. And Thank You Jerry, for what you have given to attain the freedom we all enjoy.

Dadbowman
howerter1 User is Offline
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
17 Jul 2006 3:57 PM Alert 
Will also be having a truck coming to the Road Ranger, he is a member of the PGR and a vet, with his flags flying. Standing by
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
Jumper82 User is Offline
Posts: 168
17 Jul 2006 6:29 PM Alert 
If any of the McHenry county folks are planning on participating, and are interested in riding to O'hare as a group, let me know the when & where. At this point (it depends upon the time) I am not sure if I will go as far as Princeton & come back or go all the way to Aledo - with work committments, looks like it may be the shorter version.  This mission really hits hard... my Dad was a SeaBee (reserves) until he retired at the age of 60.  My Dad taught me to ride. 

standing by in Woodstock...
Colleen
US ARMY, 82nd Airborne Division 79-85
Woodstock, IL
'03 Road King
Proud Mom of SGT Mike Maza and SPC Stephanie Maza (BOTH AIRBORNE!!!)
jalger User is Offline
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Crystal Lake, IL.




17 Jul 2006 6:36 PM Alert 
Jumper , Bogie, Jon D Mike,  and all PGR's who are interested in escort from O'Hare---Just got the word..United flight arrives O'Hare 1828hrs Tuesday..
More to come.
Big Joe, Crystal Lake IL
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
jalger User is Offline
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Crystal Lake, IL.




17 Jul 2006 6:41 PM Alert 
RE:Escort from O'Hare
Ed's calling the VFW in Park Ridge to see if we can meet there as we did for the Lufkin Mission.
Stand by for details..
Big Joe,
Crystal Lake, IL.
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
Sr Hog User is Offline
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17 Jul 2006 7:03 PM Alert 
Our condolences to the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

 Standing by in Elgin, IL

 David & Brenda Meyers
N IL Sr Ride Captain
cgbrocksmith User is Offline
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Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
17 Jul 2006 7:06 PM Alert 
Anyone desiring to ride the escort must get approvel from Wescoot and Mike Bowman.  There is a limit number of riders that can be accomodated and safety is of the utmost concern.


MIAP Central US Operations Coordinator


"To Care For Him Who Shall Have Borne The Battle" - Abraham Lincoln



President Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address:



"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to

that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion - that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."



Dying for Freedom isn't the worst that could
happen...BEING FORGOTTEN IS!



Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!

 
mikebowman User is Offline
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Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
17 Jul 2006 7:16 PM Alert 
PRINCETON, Il RALLY POINT INFO

To all that are interested in the Escort Mission. Word has come that the flight will arrive at Ohare at 18:28 hrs. We are scheduling the rally point in Princeton, Il for 20:30 hrs at the latest. We will probably be waiting for the family and the hearse for a bit but WE DO NOT WANT TO BE LATE FOR THIS. Greg and I will be there before 20:00 hrs to line things up. The bikes will use the front parking lot on the west side between the 2 driveways for staging. The family will use the back conference room of the restaurant as their waiting point.

Remember, this is where the Tharp family will be meet the flag draped casket for the first time. Respect, honor, dignity are of the greatest importance here. I know it's a truck stop, but treat it as if this was one of your own family members.

Please keep an eye on this thread as any changes will be posted here as soon as they are known

Thanks to all, Mike Bowman
The nation that forgets it's defenders, will itself be forgotten. - Pres. Calvin Coolidge

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
Rest in peace, we have the watch for both of you now.
jalger User is Offline
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Crystal Lake, IL.




17 Jul 2006 7:31 PM Alert 
Chris..U DA Man...
With past escorts from O'Hare we have opened it up to all experienced pack riders...with night riding experience...,,Riding in the rain is a plus..
Ed will be posting the final info on escort from O'Hare.
It looks like we will be meeting at the Park Ridge VFW on Tueday night..The plane lands at 1828...Delays are always possible....
The State Police---and PGR---We will be escorting the hearse and the Navy...the family will meet us in Princeton..
Ed will probably want us at the VFW any time after 1800 I would think.
The VFW will be open for washrooms and refreshments.
More details from ED in a few.
I know he's going to want all riders with a full tank and an empty bladder.

Tori...John...Mark....Big Lou...are you in?


Anyriders from the McHenry area want to meet up and head to Park Ridge?

Meet at the gas station at 25 and 62?? At say 1600ish??1615??1630??
Let me know.
Big Joe.
Crystal Lake, IL
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
jalger User is Offline
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.




17 Jul 2006 7:34 PM Alert 
Good point Mike..It's a truck stop on any other night...But not tomorrow night.
I will see you Tuesday.
Big Joe,
Crystal Lake, IL
Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
howerter1 User is Offline
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
17 Jul 2006 7:38 PM Alert 
Posted By howerter1 on 07/17/2006 9:59 AM
All people interested in being part of the flag detail at visitation on the 21st July from 4-8 pm at the First Christian Church in Keitsburg please send a email to:  Mike Allen (PGR) at:  Mike Allen@grics.net.
Mike is in charge of this flag detail.  All are welcome to join us in this Flag Detail.
This flag detail is important to the family, please read the above and send email to MikeAllen@grics.net if you can attend it. thanks
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
Yohan User is Offline
Posts: 49
SW WI, near New Diggings
17 Jul 2006 7:48 PM Alert 
To Ed and Mike, I would like to be part of the escort from Chicago to Aledo. Ed , I met you at Lake Shore HD for SSGT Davis's Memorial Service. I am an Iraq war veteran and would like to do the escort since I can't make the services on Sat. Standing by in SW WI by New Diggings.
Wescoot2 User is Offline
Posts: 2991
Park Ridge, Illinois




17 Jul 2006 7:54 PM Alert 
Escort From Ohare...........THIS IS FINAL (unless I need to change it in the future)

Those wishing to join the escort from the Ohare area, are asked to meet at our staging area. The Park Ridge VFW, located at 10 W. Higgins Rd. Park Ridge Il 847-825-4588

Staging time between 17:30 and 18:00 hrs.....

PO1 Tharp is expected to arrive at 18:28 hrs, and I'm expecting the hearse to arrive NLT 19:00 hrs our location...although this is a variable....

The VFW will be open, so if you show up a little earlier, you can go inside and relax in air-conditioning....

Please have your tank filled on arrival our only gas stop is a little over 100 miles in Princeton Il.

If you will be joining us, please be experienced in Night riding in a Pack. We will be traveling at highway speeds between 65 and 75mph. If your flying large flags, please make sure they are secure and can take that type of punishment. Test them out if you haven't ran for any distance at those speeds. Accidents do happen, and flying flags and poles is not something a pack on scoots needs to deal with.

4 wheels are also welcome to run behind the pack and hearse.

If you have any questions, my cell phone number is 847-217-1862

Currently the weather looks like it will cooperate.......

As with any Escort Mission, last minute changes are sometimes necessary. Please check this thread prior to heading out tomorrow for last minute updates.

P.S. Please stop e-mailing me with requests for permission to ride, if you feel that your qualified, please join us.

Respects,
Ed
"In an age of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." George Orwell.



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Yohan User is Offline
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SW WI, near New Diggings
17 Jul 2006 8:00 PM Alert 
Big Joe, I'll meet up with you at the gas station, if you don't mind a cheesehead riding with you. Name the time and I'll be there.
mikebowman User is Offline
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Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
17 Jul 2006 8:19 PM Alert 
Escort Mission Questions and a few answers - Ed is correct, you don't have to ask us to be there but there are some qualifications that you should know. The 8 bikes that will lead the hearse are chosen but anyone can ride in the escort. BUT, BE AWARE that this is close quarter, 2x2 formation at interstate speeds for the ENTIRE trip till we exit the interstate. If you feel that you are an experienced and qualified rider you can join in. If close riding conditions at high speeds are a problem then this is probably not for you. No one will think the less of you. Make sure your flage are all sturdy, strong, and tested for interstate speeds. I have followed a 3x5 flag at 80mph for 100 miles before and if I wasn't sure the mount was solid I would have had a problem. We have lost flags and mounts before and they are a real problem for the bike behind you in close quarter riding.

Thanks, Mike Bowman
The nation that forgets it's defenders, will itself be forgotten. - Pres. Calvin Coolidge

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
Rest in peace, we have the watch for both of you now.
busch2fan User is Offline
Posts: 337
Wauconda, IL




17 Jul 2006 8:34 PM Alert 
Our sincerest sympathies to the family of PO 1st Class Tharp. Another hero of this great land has been lost...

PO 1st Class Tharp...
You will be missed by those who knew you - honored by those who didn't.

You stood for me - I will ride in honor for you.

Ready for escort on both legs - and service detail on Saturday.
- Jeff
Wauconda, IL
"Life... Liberty... and the pursuit of all who threaten it."
Preacherman User is Offline
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17 Jul 2006 8:38 PM Alert 
QCA Riders wanting to ride as a group to Princeton for the Escort Mission please let me know ASAP.

Ride safe,

Preach
harleymamabear User is Offline
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3 miles west of 294 just south of Wisconsin
17 Jul 2006 8:44 PM Alert 
I can't make it Saturday so will be there tomorrow.  Will be coming down 294 out of Gurnee if anyone wants to meet up.

Mama Bear
"Y gwir erbyn y byd" Boudicca.
The Truth Against the World.
Markus-T User is Offline
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17 Jul 2006 10:23 PM Alert 
Planning on being there for the entire escort again. See you all there. Ed, Joe or anyone who needs anything let me know. I am planning on bringing extra water too, so if you need it just let me know.
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