71shuvelhead 
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| 17 Apr 2006 5:45 PM |
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| I will be at ZOOKS at or before 7:30. Do we bring our own flags? Sorry I'm new to this fine organization, Thanks, Larry |
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boots
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des moines iowa
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| 17 Apr 2006 6:54 PM |
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| larry if you have some flag bring them if not i am sure there will be some once we get there |
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they are not forgotten,
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Stormin
Posts: 100
Central nebraska
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| 17 Apr 2006 9:11 PM |
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^&^%&*%^&%*&&* Cant get away from work tis our busy season and we are really short handed right now........ grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr need to really find a different job........... sorry cant make it  |
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tbone
Posts: 90
spencer, iowa
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| 17 Apr 2006 9:18 PM |
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| Anyone from NW Iowa area we will be leaving Spencer at 6:15....bike is still in the shop so we're goin on 4. This is my 1st run and I can't wait to meet all of you and do what I can for the family at such a sad time. |
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Proud PGR member #9130, ALR member Post 241
& American Legion Post 1
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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zhirem
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| 17 Apr 2006 10:27 PM |
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I will be at Zook's by 7.
Proud to be able to join you all.
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tommye
Posts: 131
Alton, Iowa.
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| 18 Apr 2006 3:35 AM |
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| tbone, might wanna leave earlier to make it by 0845. |
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USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud ANG Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Vice Prez
Independant Riders for Children and Charities
Floyd Post 200 Commander
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort. |
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GrandmaJennie
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| 18 Apr 2006 4:16 AM |
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My apologies, am unable to atend due to RA flare-up.
My thoughts will be with the Sesker family today as they bury their HERO.
PGR...ride safe.
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ranger69
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| 18 Apr 2006 6:28 AM |
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| Has the time for this ride been posted? I have just joined the board and do not see the time Strack St. Charles IA |
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Hezzy
Posts: 26
Ankeny IA
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| 18 Apr 2006 6:30 AM |
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| Meeting at the Ogden High School at 8:45am this morning |
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RayJay
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| 18 Apr 2006 2:23 PM |
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| The first part of the mission looked to be a rousing success,,, I would of liked to continue down to Des Moines,,, but per usual life got in the way,,, I'm so glad I could be a part of this today....... |
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hbockoven
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Otho, Iowa
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| 18 Apr 2006 3:00 PM |
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It was our first mission and it seemed like a good group at the school. To us things seemed a little confusing for those of us in 4 wheel vehicles as by the time we got out of the parking area the procession was gone (we never saw it) and the cars in front of us seemed lost also... so we never made it to the cemetery.
Other than that it was nice making a mission even though it would be better not to of had the need of a mission if you know what I mean. |
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LIVE A GOOD LIFE...And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.---Abraham Lincoln |
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zhirem
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| 18 Apr 2006 3:16 PM |
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Thanks for the opportunity to participate in a mission everyone. Very nice group of folks. The weather was a bit nasty, but no precipitation. The wind more than made up for it.
I did not see the protesters, but was told that they were there, then they left early.
Good representation for the family of the fallen, and there were probably 75 bikes or so there.
I got some digital photos, and will try to upload them. If anyone knows about how to go about this, chime in please.
Once again, thank you to everyone who undertook this mission. I was proud to ride with you all.
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Southern Reb
Posts: 69
Eldora
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| 18 Apr 2006 3:58 PM |
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| I'm proud to know you all Thanks for today.. FLH I'm on north 15th. you'll see the flag....Keep those on the road in your thoughts.. |
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gochiefs24
Posts: 112
Panora Iowa
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| 18 Apr 2006 5:47 PM |
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| What a great turn out was proud to be there and would do it all over again let's just hope we don't have to. |
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USN 86-96
USNR 97-99
DAV Life Member
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Hezzy
Posts: 26
Ankeny IA
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| 18 Apr 2006 5:57 PM |
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Phil said it was an AWESOME sight seeing you all escort to the cemetary. And my family said it was very touching. They did not see the protesters either. Thank goodness Gov Vilsack signed the bill last night. I seen them on the news though, can not even begin to understand that way of thinking. Also seen you all, great job! Keith I loved how you said that they (WBC) did not exist, that was cool. I wish I could have been there.
I am honored to be apart of such an awesome organization!
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tommye
Posts: 131
Alton, Iowa.
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| 18 Apr 2006 8:19 PM |
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What an honor that it was today to have been a part of this mission to pay my respacts to a fallen soldier. Keith, thank you for letting me serve on the missing man formation, that was the least I could do for my son who is from this same unit and all his friends currently serving in Iraq. Thanks. The lines were long and the presence of all who were there was awesome. Did anyone let the 2 young soldiers into the line who were sitting on their bikes at the one intersection? They looked like they wanted in pretty bad. Glad to meet all of you, would like different circumstances, but this is what we do. And we do it good because we all understand the reason and we would like it done for anyone we personally know. Until we meet again, Semper Fi, and be safe.
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USMC Vet '80-'89, Proud ANG Dad
PGR member #7023
NW Ia PGR Ride Captain
NW Ia ALR Vice Prez
Independant Riders for Children and Charities
Floyd Post 200 Commander
In memory of Sgt Dan Sesker, Pfc Willy Thorne, L/Cpl Dan Leusink, Cpl Chad Groepper, and George Spain.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth your effort. |
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ckyle29
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Sanger, TX
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| 18 Apr 2006 8:38 PM |
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A big "Well Done" to all my brothers & sisters in the "Cyclone" state. I am Iowa born and Iowa bred and though I live many miles away now, I will always be an Iowan at heart. Thank you for providing the Sesker family with the proper honor and respect their son so richly earned and deserved. God bless the Sesker family for their supreme sacrifice and may God's love comfort you. Cary.
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gaspasser
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Soutwest minnesota
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| 18 Apr 2006 8:48 PM |
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tommye,
the two soldiers got in a couple of bikes ahead of me.
God Bless
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mominiowa
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| 18 Apr 2006 9:04 PM |
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| First and for most..my prayers go out to our Fallen Hero..I am so very proud to say I am from Iowa...You looked great today. I didn't realize the group existed and to have you all here today was incredible...Blessings to you all...and Keep Riding for our lost soilders....and to the the protestors....I pray for you and your darken souls... |
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71shuvelhead
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Newton Iowa
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| 18 Apr 2006 9:57 PM |
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| Keith, I too want to thank you for the honor of riding with everyone there today as we paid our respect for our fallen brother and especially for the great honor of being part of the missing man formation. I was proud to be a part of this group of riders today. See you all next time, Larry. |
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Friendofthefamily
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| 18 Apr 2006 10:30 PM |
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I just wanted to thank you all for what you did today.
I am a friend of Daniel's fiance, and I could not be there due to vehicle issues. When I saw you all on the news, I cried so hard. YOU make me remember that people ARE good.
I appreciate you for all you do, and coming from a military family, with family members over there now.... you will never know how much you are appreciated!
Bless you all, stay safe and keep caring and showing humanity.
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Preacherman
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| 19 Apr 2006 7:06 AM |
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I counted 54 motorcycles out of the staging area with 3 carrying passengers. (thx to everyone for not running over me)
Anyone with digi-photos and/or comments, please email them to me ASAP as I will be writing an article to be submitted for publication in the "Free Way Flyer", Abate of Iowa's monthly news letter.
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Southern Reb
Posts: 69
Eldora
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| 19 Apr 2006 7:55 AM |
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| Preacherman.. I talked to the person taking pictures for the Ames newspaper.. He is going to put all of the pictures he took on a dic and send them to me... When I get it I'll let you know and cut you a copy....Was good to see ya.. Again Thanks to all that was there .. Proud to be a part of the group...Be safe.. |
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ron56c
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| 19 Apr 2006 8:07 AM |
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| Just joined the Group today after the Register coverage. Looking forward to the opportunity to honor our fallen hero's |
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radman
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Rosemount,Mn
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| 19 Apr 2006 8:07 AM |
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Southern reb, I also would like access to those pics. That was quite the sight as the procession wound down the hill in front of me. Looked a mile long. And the creeps so far away they weren't even an issue. Well done PGR.
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We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
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