trident_t150 
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Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 05 Sep 2006 9:54 PM |
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Heading for Duluth tomorrow for a camping weekend. My lady and I will be attending this mission to stand guard and honor the life of Spc Cross.
No greater love hath any man than this, that he layeth down his life for his friends. John 15:13 |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 05 Sep 2006 11:49 PM |
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With great sorrow I will attend a mission for yet another American Hero who has made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. I will proudly stand beside our brothers and sisters from Wisconsin in honoring SPC. Kenneth Cross.
For Minnesota riders coming from the Metro or any points further South:
We will be staging at Saint Paul Harley Davidson at 0600, stands up and rolling at 0630.
SPHD is located on Hudson Blvd, just north and east of I-94 & Century Ave/MN-120.
We will then proceed north to meet up with any other metro or southern riders in Rush City at the Holiday Station off of exit 159 from I-35. Stands up from there at 0800 and proceeding directly to the final staging area in Superior.
Thank you to each and everyone of you for stepping up to Do The Right Thing. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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partnr
Posts: 467
Rochester Hills, MI
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| 06 Sep 2006 5:48 AM |
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To the family, friends, and fellow service members of Spc.
Kenneth M. Cross, our thoughts are with you during this time of loss and
sadness.
~partnr
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unklscrufy
Posts: 2
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| 06 Sep 2006 7:40 AM |
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It was an honor to ride with a couple dozen local members late last night when the family asked at the last minute whether we could provide an escort of Spec. Cross's body from the Duluth airport to the funeral home in Superior. I don't know how they organized it so quickly, but several local law enforcement agencies managed to have just about every intersection blocked off for us and were very respectful as we rode through. The Cross family was very gracious and appreciative and I was humbled.
Standing by with a heavy heart in Duluth for the mission on Saturday. |
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Tiggr
Posts: 77
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| 06 Sep 2006 8:43 AM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Kenneth M. Cross, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Spc. Cross thank you for your service and sacrifice for your country.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
With reverence we will ride to honor this hero sat.
Standing by in Ladysmith. Gene and Barb
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vwhugger
Posts: 24
Gordon, WI
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| 06 Sep 2006 8:44 AM |
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| FYI if anyone plans to drive up WI 35, that road is closed between Webster and Danbury |
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thomas.johnson16
Posts: 5
Duluth MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:04 AM |
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First post ever, so sorry if I botch it up.
I had the distinct privilege to ride with a couple dozen riders last night while escorting Spc Cross back home. I exposed a lot of suppressed emotions during our silent tour. I would like to thank Spc Cross’s family for allowing us the opportunity to honor their son. My God be with you and in you’re hearts at this time. I’m so sorry for you’re loss. The world is a little poorer with out him. He must have been raised with strong morals and values. And a very courageous man to defend those principals. Let his memory inspire others to live moral, right, and just. To Ms. Cross, I can’t even begin to empathize. I’m so sorry for the untimely loss of you’re husband. And finally, to Spc Cross, Thank you for what you have done. Welcome home. There’s a place waiting for you up there. Job well done.
Thom
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CUGLAND
Posts: 347
Rochester, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:32 AM |
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All right SE MN riders, we have the mission itinerary as follows:
Unless noted otherwise, the following times are departure times. Please arrive at your rally point at least 10 minutes prior to departure to sign mission waiver.
4:30 am Stage at Rochester Wal-Mart North – Near Kwik Trip
4:45 am Depart Rochester
6:15 am Arrive at St. Paul Harley Davidson to meet up with SE Metro Riders
6:30 am Depart St. Paul Harley Davidson
7:30 am Arrive @ Rush City Exit # 159
8:00 am Depart Rush City
9:30 am Arrive in Superior, WI
10:30 am Mission Briefing
10:45 am Depart for High School
12:00 PM Services Begin
After services, we will provide an escort to the cemetery.
Please check this Forum should anything change, we will post any changes here.
We will be traveling at posted speed limits including Interstate speeds (70mph) riding in staggered formation. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow along behind the group on your own, cage it, or pass on this mission.
Also, many general mission questions can be answered on the site’s FAQ area. Please read!
http://patriotguard.org/PGRFAQ/tabid/250/Default.aspx
Helpful Tips & Hints:
For the Ride
Sign Waiver ASAP upon arrival so you don’t hold up departure time
Staggered Formation, 1 sec / 2 sec window
Steady Throttle
Watch for Road Guards and give them room to re-enter formation
At the Mission
We are here to RESPECT above everything else.
Turn Off Cell Phones & Pagers.
Be tactful when taking pictures. Just remember, would it be appropriate at your funeral?
Do Not leave during ceremonies. Wait or get a push away and be aware of throttle
* (edited by wescoot2) Turn Back and ignore, PERIOD
Allow 4’ spacing between flags for uniform appearance and so you don’t whip your neighbor
Do not dip the American Flag
Be flexible as things change, work with it. And if you have a question, ask a ride captain.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, something to eat, and appropriate riding gear for the weather forecast. Also bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole (if at all possible).
‘Bring your flags, your tears and your respect.’
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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PTOOSH
Posts: 29
SR RC SUPERIOR, WI
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| 06 Sep 2006 11:41 AM |
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ANY PGR ARRIVING ON FRIDAY PLEASE CONTACT ME. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO PUT TOGETHER NICE EXCORT FOR SPC. CROSS FROM FUNERAL HOME TO SCHOOL FOR VISITATION FRIDAY NIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 3PM.THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT SUPPORT.
PAUL TOUSIGNANT
LEAD CONTACT RC, SUPERIOR
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dbley
Posts: 654
Twin Cities
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| 06 Sep 2006 12:58 PM |
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NW Metro group..... notice for the Spc Cross - Superior, WI - Sept 9, 2006
Dave and Alena Hunter will lead the NW Metro group from Anoka to Rush City if you choose to meet them. I am going to Pelican Rapids for SSG Hanson's services.
You can meet them at the Super America station at 750 Main St. in Anoka. The SA is off of the south side of Hwy 10 between Thurston Avenue and Fairoaks Avenue. The station sits between Culvers and McDonalds. Please meet them at 6:15 and be ready to leave at 6:30 giving yourself time to fill out waivers and gas up. They will head out on Hwy 10 west, to 35W north and meet up with the Rush City group. The ride is approximately 1 hour.
You can also choose to also go directly to Rush City if it is more convenient but please use the post by JD as your guide for time and arrive by 7:30am.
Ride safe and my thanks to the Hunter's for helping out! |
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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the shocker
Posts: 11
Oakdale, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 1:50 PM |
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Any Metro/Minn riders,
I will be riding up to Superior about noon on Friday afternoon to assist in the mission to escort Spc. Cross from the funeral home to the school for the memorial service (as I cannot make this mission Sat because of prior committment)
If anyone is interested in riding up with me, e-mail me at dhorning@comcast.net.
I plan on leaving St. Paul Harley at 11:30, so hope ti see you there or somewhere along I35 on the way up.
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goldwing04
Posts: 30
Mankato, Minnesota
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| 06 Sep 2006 2:04 PM |
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| could somebody give me directions to St. Paul Harley? |
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Tuxedo61
Posts: 133
Rice Lake, WI
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:05 PM |
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| If any Wisconsin riders will be traveling up Hwy. 53, I will be leaving from Rice Lake about 7:00am on Saturday and would welcome any company. I will depart from the Cenex Station at the intersection of Hwys. 48 and 53 (exit 143). Travel safe everyone! |
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 3:21 PM |
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To get to St. Paul Harley Davidson:
Take I-94 to Century Ave (MN-120)
Exit and turn NORTH on Century Ave.
Take a RIGHT onto Hudson Blvd (frontage road on the NORTH side of I-94).
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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ahunter
Posts: 69
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| 06 Sep 2006 4:20 PM |
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NW Metro Group - Saturday Superior staging
Happy to help Doug - you ride safe!
Just an FYI for anyone coming up from the south on 169 to meet Dave and I at SA. If you follow 169 north to Anoka, continue through the intersection at Main (don't follow 169 to the left), the road turns into Hwy 47/Ferry Street. Follow Ferry about 1-2 miles to Hwy 10. Go West on 10, and follow that to Fairoaks Avenue (about 1 mile). When on Hwy 10, you'll pass a Perkins off to your right, and Fairoaks is the next light. Take a left and then an immediate right and you will be on the frontage road. SA is just past McDonald's on the left.
Again, were staging at 6:15, leaving for Rush City at 6:30 , and will have waivers.
Hope you can join us for this mission!
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SoldiersMom2
Posts: 93
New Berlin, WI
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| 06 Sep 2006 6:41 PM |
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| I will be unable to attend this honor mission but I will be standing with you in spirit. Ride or drive safe and God Bless Spc Cross, his family and friends and all of my PGR brothers & sisters who stand in his honor.....either in person or in spirit. |
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strider54
Posts: 8
Blaine, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 9:30 PM |
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Godspeed Spc. Kenneth M. Cross, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
My sympathies to the family, friends and fellow servicepeople. May God
comfort you during this difficult time. I am humbled to be allowed to
pay my respect as he travels this, his final journey.
Standing by in Blaine, MN
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"It doesn't have to be like this, all we
need to do is make sure we keep talking."
Stephen Hawking
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Godspeed PGRs and be strong, this will never get easier. |
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Monica
Posts: 854
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 06 Sep 2006 10:00 PM |
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Spc. Cross, I thank you for your service to our country. Words cannot
express the regard I have for you. My thoughts and prayers are with
your family - may love surround them as they lay you to rest.
I regret that I am unable to attend, as I will be in Pelican Rapids for
another mission. However, some very close friends of mine will be riding to Superior,
and part of me rides with them.
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<______ For D, K, K ______>
"This ain't rocket surgery." |
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Zots
Posts: 24
Grand Rapids, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:06 AM |
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Two that I know of from Grand Rapids will be in Superior. We're attending a rally in Prescott WI but will scoot back up to Superior for the mission.
Zots and Rickshaw |
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the dude
Posts: 9
shoreview,mn
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| 07 Sep 2006 6:44 AM |
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| unfortunately i will not be able to ride for this hero due to prior plans. stand tall my spirit will be there. |
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HaggerABH3
Posts: 33
Maplewood, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 9:21 AM |
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Hagtwo, See ya @ the Mermaid. To all: Ride safe
Those heroes who make the ultimate sacrifice do not pass on alone. They are carried from the fields of battle by the Valkyr to Valhall. Here they will live on with all those who have gone on before to await the final and ultimate battle, Ragnarök. |
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live2ride55
Posts: 96
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 9:54 AM |
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SOUTHWEST METRO PGR.......STAGING INFORMATION FOR SPC. CROSS OF SUPERIOR, WISC.
John Redfield will be leading a group of SW Metro PGR to the Pelican Rapids mission. I have been asked to lead a group from the SW metro to the Superior mission meeting up with the main metro contingent in Rush City.
The itinerary for the SW Metro group is as follows:
0550 a.m. - Stage in the parking lot of Eden Prairie Mall between Sears and Wildfire Grill (same location as usual)
0620 - Depart Eden Prairie for Rush City - approx. 60 miles. Please make sure you have enough gas for this leg.
0730 - Arrive at Rush City - Exit 159 to fuel bikes and to meet up with the metro contingent
0800 - Depart Rush City
0930 - Arrive in Superior, WI
1030 - Mission Briefing
1045 - Depart for High School
12:00 PM Services Begin
After services, we will provide an escort to the cemetery.
Please check this Forum should anything change, I will post any changes here.
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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joeannette
Posts: 34
Northern Wisconsin
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| 07 Sep 2006 12:24 PM |
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Joe & I are unable to attend this mission. Joe hit a deer with his bike this am. Got away with a broken ankle and a few stiches and some road rash. Can't say the same for the deer. Ride safe everyone. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Spc. Cross.
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wommwalsh
Posts: 8
Lakeville, MN
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| 07 Sep 2006 5:27 PM |
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My family and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Spc. Cross’s family and friends in this troubling time.
Does anyone know if any of the hotels in Superior or Duluth are offering a PRG discount?
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Free to live, free to ride, and proud to express my gratitude by honoring those who have sacrificed to keep it that way. |
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Proud1sgt
Posts: 8
Pardeeville WI
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| 07 Sep 2006 8:03 PM |
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Stand tall my PGR brothers and sisters. Beware of the ***and turn your backs on them and pay respect only to SPC Cross and his family.
Top Cop and myself will be at Two Rivers showing our respect for Pfc. Shaun Novak
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