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TRACYFDS

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22 Aug 2006 3:13 AM	Alert
Lizardking , Thursday 8/24/06

ron1ok

Posts: 715
Triadelphia WV

22 Aug 2006 3:40 AM	Alert
Joe(ultraclassic), You are not doing a small part in this honorable mission, you are doing a HUGE part. To go all the way up to Shanksville, and help our family in PA is not small, it is very honorable and commendable. To give unselfishly like that is great. Thanks so much and see ya at the transfer at the rest area. Be careful, all coming from Shanksville. Ride safe, Ron J.

Ron Jones USMC '74 to '78 WV ASC North WV RC District 6

CgoBiker

Posts: 13
Chicago-Jefferson Pk.

22 Aug 2006 5:45 AM	Alert
Greetings Fellow Patriot Guard Riders! I would like to participate in this Historic Event, specifically from the hand-off at the Indiana/Illinois State Line to the St. Louis Arch. However, after reading all the threads on this post, I am somewhat confused as to what date/time the IN./IL. hand-off will be! Could someone please confirm the DATE & approximate TIME for this? Thank you. Standing by in Chicago, Skip Robinson U.S.C.G. Res. (Ret.)

Semper Paratus! Skip R. USCG '85-'94

cgbrocksmith User is Offline

Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"

22 Aug 2006 6:17 AM	Alert
The hand off from Indiana to Illinois will be at the I-70/IL-40 interchange, Exit 154 around 3:00 pm. There is an old store there that is closed down. Meeting point will be in that lot. Make sure you are fueled up before you arrive there. There are no services (restrooms) or fuel at this interchange. Be there no later than 2:30 pm. Indiana may arrive early. We are trying to arrange for the Illinois National Guard to transport the stone in a Humvee and for the Illinois State Police to escort this mission. It will be about 80+ miles to Effingham. Media stop will be there for 20 minutes. West riders will also join up there. Exact spot in Effingham will be Exit 159 at the Citgo gas station, who's address is 1507 W. Sayette, Effingham IL.

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!

bumpnrun6224 User is Offline

Posts: 137
Glendale, West Virginia 26038

22 Aug 2006 6:31 AM	Alert
Joe, i must say that echo the words that Ron has posted in his last message , you are the man on this special mission we knoww you will do us proud and honorable. See ya tonight at the rest area.

Michael Whitlatch Sgt E-5 Desert Storm/Shield Veteran. B Co 326th Engr Bn 101st Abn Div "I will ride for them, the price of freedom is never free."Bring them home ,or send me back.

Groundhogpmc User is Offline

Posts: 201
Portsmouth, Ohio

22 Aug 2006 7:46 AM	Alert
Looking for some kind of time schedule of route through Ohio. Hoping to join in early Thursday morning around Columbus as you go to the turnover to Indiana at 8am. Anyone know if this can be done?

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fatz

Posts: 94

22 Aug 2006 7:47 AM	Alert
We are working on the Kansas/Missouri handoff, the info will be posted as soon as it is confirmed, we have approx. a 325 mile ride from Kc to Dodge City Ks. at present the plan is I-70 west to 156 then south. We do know the handoff will the morning of Sept. 2nd and we are working on the Calelas or Speedway parking area both are off exit 410 as I understand. Thank you for your patience. Rojas Kansas Patriot Guard Riders State Captain "Damn Proud Of It"

CgoBiker

Posts: 13
Chicago-Jefferson Pk.

22 Aug 2006 7:49 AM	Alert
The hand off from Indiana to Illinois will be at the I-70/IL-40 interchange, Exit 154 around 3:00 pm. There is an old store there that is closed down. Meeting point will be in that lot. Make sure you are fueled up before you arrive there. There are no services (restrooms) or fuel at this interchange. Be there no later than 2:30 pm. Indiana may arrive early.[b] [/b] Still looking for the DATE of the IN./IL. hand-off! Please advise. Thanks.

Semper Paratus! Skip R. USCG '85-'94

Sgt Rock

Posts: 251
Avon, Indiana

22 Aug 2006 8:18 AM	Alert
ATTENTION ILLINOIS PGR: I was reminded by some of our folks that thee is a time change between IN and IL. Indiana is on EASTERN time now so the handoff (which is set for about 3:00PM) is INDIANA time, that's 2:00PM Illinois time. I think the confusion is because the hand-off will take place a couple of miles into Illinois. That just happens to be the best and closest spot to the line we could find. Joe & Sean, you need to make sure your riders are aware of that so we're all on the same page here. Sean originally suggested 2-2:30 anyway so this should work better for you to our west. Sgt Rock IN Ride Captain

Riding in memory of my brother, Sgt Rick Duke, Viet Nam 1969, Gone but not forgotten. FREEDOM is not free, somebody pays.

timothy.cahill User is Offline

Posts: 208
Kokomo, Indiana

22 Aug 2006 8:22 AM	Alert
Proud to get on board! I'll be at the meeting place on the Ohio/Indiana border with 2 wheel support/escort! Tim Kokomo Indiana

MSgt Timothy P. Cahill Sr. (Tim)

Mainehawk

Posts: 31
Hebron, Maryland

22 Aug 2006 8:35 AM	Alert
Ladies and Gents, I'm happy to announce that the journey has begun. 8 glorious and honorable riders with Suzy Q as tail-gunner pulled out of the North Parking, Pentagon at 10:11 am under a motor and cruiser escort from the Pentagon PD. It's a warm and sunny day in DC with our vets smiling down from the Great Briefing Room. After introductions and a brief blessing, the historic peice was loaded and carefully drape in red, white and blue. My heart and warm wishes are with the riders who make this honorable journey. I have start-out photos if someone can let me know where to send them so I can share with all. God Bless the PGR and all she stands for.

simpleman

Posts: 1168
SW Central PA District 9

22 Aug 2006 8:41 AM	Alert
Thanks for the heads-up. We will be departing shortly for the Shanksville, PA site, and would love to see some photos. Marinehawk, if they are digital, could you email to simpleman@verizon.net. Thank you, and God bless this undertaking.

Aspire to Inspire before you Expire. "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Ronald W Reagan

Zinobile

Posts: 781
Robinson, PA - RC Region 9

22 Aug 2006 8:49 AM	Alert
Suzie Q just called at 10:35 Eastern time. Frank Baranyai, VA SC, is leading the group, the Pentagon Memorial Stone is in the bed of Suzie's truck in a box that Frank had made with handles for easy transfer, and it's covered with Suzie's flag for the trip. ETA at Shanksville still 3:15 to 4:00. Let's Roll. Joe

"If we really wanted to honor our Boys, why don't we let them sit on the reviewing stands and make the people march by?" - Will Rogers

Mainehawk

Posts: 31
Hebron, Maryland

22 Aug 2006 8:50 AM	Alert
Roger that. Need to get back to the apt to download as the gov is funny about loading photos onto gov computers. I'll shoot them to you tonight simpleman

ultraclassic User is Offline

Posts: 2263
Proctor, WV

22 Aug 2006 9:32 AM	Alert
Joe (Zinoble).....Leaving the house now (11:20). Couple stops along the way to rob a bank then fuel up. Gonna take that much I'm sure....LOL!!! Seriously, God willing, I'll arrive about the same time as you. If not, shortly thereafter. Any questions/problems, call my cell (304) 588-1278. Ron and Mike...thank you for the kind words but, while trying NOT to sound argumentative here, I just feel as if I'm doing a small part of this entire mission. While being a lengthy trip for me, it's nothing when compared to what those brave men and women endured on that fateful day almost 5 years ago. Guess what I was meaning here was my part in this mission palls in comparison. Again though, thank you both very much. May God watch everyone participating in this most historic mission. Everyone, please, RIDE SAFE!

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis Joe Cumblidge West Virginia State Captain UOV HOG Chapter RM1 USCG 1969-78 (304) 455-4036 - Home (304) 588-1278 - Cell www.wvpatriotguard.org In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973: LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164) LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567) AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr. AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr. AT2 John F. Harrison AT2 John P. Pledger Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)

fatz

Posts: 94

22 Aug 2006 9:58 AM	Alert
Can we grt the pics posted on the forum page? I'm all would like to see them.

Mainehawk

Posts: 31
Hebron, Maryland

22 Aug 2006 10:22 AM	Alert
ftaz, I know that there is a set method, I just don't have that yet.

cgbrocksmith User is Offline

Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"

22 Aug 2006 11:27 AM	Alert
The Illinois National Guard 1344th Transportation Unit will be carrying the Pentagon limestone and retain it overnight at the armory for the Friday morning handover to Missouri. In addition, the Lt Govenor (Pat Quinn) may be present during this mission.

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!

Sgt Rock

Posts: 251
Avon, Indiana

22 Aug 2006 1:09 PM	Alert
cgb: Make sure all you folks read my post below about the time change.

Riding in memory of my brother, Sgt Rick Duke, Viet Nam 1969, Gone but not forgotten. FREEDOM is not free, somebody pays.

MissezTicklz User is Offline

Posts: 123
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

22 Aug 2006 1:18 PM	Alert
I would like to join the riders at the St. Louis stop. Please advise where and when riders will meet up on the 25th in St. Louis. I'm looking forward to my first ride with the PGR. I have at least one more rider who would also like to roll along through the Missouri thread. Please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place, but I'm just a tad confused.

Anya Ferrin Member #49969 USAF Veteran DOD Civilian 9/11, I will NOT forget!

ladynighthawk User is Offline

Posts: 2409
Hillsboro, Missouri
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22 Aug 2006 1:43 PM	Alert
Hey MissezTicklz, try the Missouri Regional forum. Should be posted on that. I am hoping to go on the ride too work permitting. May see you there.

Deb Sevier TOU Enforcement Agent Proud daughter of a Korean War Vet TSGT. Robert "Bob" Sevier US Army, Korea 1950-53 Ride safe, ride free Ladynighthawk

fatz

Posts: 94

22 Aug 2006 3:06 PM	Alert
Hello all I recieved a phone call from "Suzy Q" at approx. 1:00p.m. Central time, she advised that the stone is in route to Shanksville, they had a small ceremony this mornigr and the stone was blessed by an Airforce Chaplain. Suzyy Q has her personal flag draping the stone during transport,after this mission she will retire this flag. As i understand it the next flag will be one that was actually in Iraq from one of our ladies in the Military. I'm not sure if that flag will stay with the stone but if someone has a special flag they would like to send with the stone through your state please do.

elisejk

Posts: 1682
Fuquay Varina, NC

22 Aug 2006 4:08 PM	Alert
Frank called my cell about 5:15 pm. The handoff in Shanksville, PA took place approx 4 pm. He estimated the next stop, Wheeling, WV should occur between 6 and 6:30 pm. I apologize for the late post but I just got home from work. He mentioned the media being there and a very nice ceremony. The cell connection was terrible but Frank sounded extremely ecstatic about today's events.

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rcarpenter User is Offline

Posts: 9

22 Aug 2006 4:22 PM	Alert
Dodge City is tremendously appreciative of your help and support for this project. I have heard from a several of different folks that are on the 'crusade' today and it sounds amazing. I would very much like to be along for the entire experience. Everyone has stated that it is has been a moving experience. Photos... feel free to please upload them to the site to share with everyone. Additionally, those of you willing to burn them off or upload them to me at ryanc@dodgecity.org or City of Dodge City, attn: ryan carpenter, po box 880, Dodge City, Kansas 67801 I am the others here onboard with the project would appreciate it. We plan to use the photos in a weathered kiosk that will be added to the Liberty Garden site in the future for people to view and see the creation of this amazing memorial. Other item.... Our official dedication and 9/11 memorial ceremony will be Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Liberty Garden at Wright Park, Dodge City, Kansas. Any and all of you are welcome to attend the ceremony as you have played a tremendous part in the timeline and history of this process. Further information about the event will be forthcoming. Thank you! ryan carpenter director of special projects/ assistant to the city manager city of dodge city, kansas

rcarpenter User is Offline

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22 Aug 2006 4:24 PM	Alert
One more point... as your photos come in we plan to temporarily place them on our Liberty Garden site which is at http://www.visitdodgecity.org/attractionsfolder/libertygarden/liberty.html. This site will update periodically over the course of the next two weeks. We will also keep you posted on that. ryan

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