Choctaw Warrior 
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Washington, Illinois
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| 12 Jun 2006 12:04 AM |
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Standing by in Washington for escort from Princeton to Macomb. |
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howerter1
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Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 12 Jun 2006 4:18 AM |
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Posted By Choctaw Warrior on 06/12/2006 12:04 AM
Standing by in Washington for escort from Princeton to Macomb.
Think that is from Princeton to Monmouth.
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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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GBowman
Posts: 102
Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 12 Jun 2006 5:30 AM |
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Princeton Rally Point - The Rovinski escort rally point in Princeton is the same place we used for the Lufkin escort. Road Ranger truck stop at the intersection of Interstate 80 and IL Highway 26. Use Exit 56 on I-80 at the 4 huge US flags. Road Ranger is on the northeast side of the exchange. Road Ranger has premium fuel, food, restrooms, etc. Date and time not yet known as of 6:30 AM on Monday. Date and time will be posted to the PGR site as soon as I get confirmation. (I ASSUME it will be sometime Monday afternoon or evening.)
Please note - Mrs. Rovinski and the children are connecting with the escort here at Princeton. We need to maintain a high respect level to support them in any way possible. This function will be exceptional as other families who have lost soldiers to Iraq will be present for Mrs. Rovinski.
More details may be posted as they become available.
Greg Bowman
Princeton
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parabellum
Posts: 26
Urbana, Illinois
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| 12 Jun 2006 8:16 AM |
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Just a last minute note:
I will be riding from Urbana to Galesburg on Tuesday afternoon. Its a straight shot west on I-74 through Bloomington (which is about the 1/2 way point for me).
If anyone is headed along the same route and wants to meet up, just post here or email me and we can set a time/place to meet up. I don't mind riding alone, but its always better to ride with someone.
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silverbeard7
Posts: 118
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| 12 Jun 2006 8:34 AM |
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My heart is full of sorrow for the Rovinski family. They and their son have made the ultimate sacrifice. I am honored to attend and support this family. May God Bless You.
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mikebowman
Posts: 156
Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
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| 12 Jun 2006 9:36 AM |
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I will be leaving Polo and picking up another rider in Dixon for tonight's escort from Princeton. As soon as times are confirmed we will be leaving the BP truck stop at the south end of Dixon in plenty of time to make the rally point in Princeton and then on to Galesburg and points in between.
I want to echo something that my brother posted earlier. The Princeton rally point is where Mrs Rovinski and their daughters will first meet his remains. This will be an emotional time for all. Be prepared. I know a little about this and I know how tough it can be. I am just trying to make everyone aware.
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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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Piper
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Chicago
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| 12 Jun 2006 9:44 AM |
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I should be able to meet you as long as I get the info in time to be at the weight station, and will travel all the way to Galesburg
Tori
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 12 Jun 2006 10:05 AM |
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Posted By mikebowman on 06/12/2006 9:36 AM
I will be leaving Polo and picking up another rider in Dixon for tonight's escort from Princeton. As soon as times are confirmed we will be leaving the BP truck stop at the south end of Dixon in plenty of time to make the rally point in Princeton and then on to Galesburg and points in between.
I want to echo something that my brother posted earlier. The Princeton rally point is where Mrs Rovinski and their daughters will first meet his remains. This will be an emotional time for all. Be prepared. I know a little about this and I know how tough it can be. I am just trying to make everyone aware.
Mike Bowman Thanks Mike for posting that. Am on stand by and will be at Princeton with times are confirmed.
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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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msbhvn
Posts: 79
Brighton, Il.
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| 12 Jun 2006 11:05 AM |
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| When the escort time is released if someone with an best estimate of the arrival time in Princeton please post. I understand were not on our schedule, just trying to determine if time permits me to make it. Unsure how long it may take to come through O'hare and travel to Princeton. |
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jalger
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 12 Jun 2006 11:16 AM |
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All respect to the Rovinski family...He will not be forgotten
Ok riders..The flight comes in to Ohare at 1750...
We are planning on meeting at the scale at 1730...PLEASE be gassed up and ready to roll.
You may want to bring something to drink and to munch on while we are waiting...
Call me if you have any questions...Tori good to see you'll be there.
The weather looks great...lets ride safe..
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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jalger
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 12 Jun 2006 11:18 AM |
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Greg....Call me...I want to give you a heads up with an ETA to Princeton..
Big Joe
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Big Joe
Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
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GBowman
Posts: 102
Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 12 Jun 2006 11:38 AM |
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Princeton Rally Point - Flight lands at 5:50 PM. Usual travel from Princeton to O'Hare is 2 hours. Figure to be in Princeton and fueled, ready to ride at 8:00 PM. Earlier would be a good idea. I'll be there before 7:00 PM. Looks like we have 13 riders and Max riding tail gunner.
Greg Bowman
greg.bowman@insightbb.com
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mikebowman
Posts: 156
Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
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| 12 Jun 2006 11:47 AM |
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Dixon Rally Point - we will leave the BP truck stop at the intersection of Rt26 and I88 at 6:30 headed for Princeton. Approx 30 miles for gas figuring. We will gas at Princeton and be ready to roll out there with the rest of the group. Looks chilly but at least it's not raining this time. Be prepared for interstate travel. Close quarter riding at Interstate speeds with no stops.
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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. |
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jalger
Posts: 721
Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 12 Jun 2006 12:20 PM |
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My heart and prayers are with the Ravinski family...
Im getting ready to pack up the bike..
Chris is concerned that with consrtuction that the weigh station will be dangerous merging..
I talked to my truck drivers and that weigh station is open for trucks so my thought is that if they are still weighing trucks that we should be good to merg as well.
I would think that 10 or so bikes can merg faster than an 80,000 lb truck....especially with a police escort..
We will meet at the weigh station and see what it looks like when we get there.
Hope to see a lot of you riding for this true American Hero.
Ride Safe.
Big Joe,
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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Wescoot2
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Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 12 Jun 2006 12:25 PM |
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Ride Safe........My thoughts will be with you all........
Respects,
Ed |
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msbhvn
Posts: 79
Brighton, Il.
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| 12 Jun 2006 12:31 PM |
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| Don't believe I have time to make the Princeton rally point by 8:00, It would have been an honor to accompany him home. Ride safe I will be with you all in spirit. |
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RMC64
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| 12 Jun 2006 12:33 PM |
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Our condolences to the family of this great American Hero. Your sacrifices will not go unrewarded. Standing by to honor our fallen brother, Bettendorf, IA.
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mikebowman
Posts: 156
Forreston, Illinois Assistant State Captain
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| 12 Jun 2006 1:47 PM |
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Posted By Wescoot2 on 06/12/2006 12:25 PM
Ride Safe........My thoughts will be with you all........
Respects,
Ed
Ed, your presence will be missed.
Mike
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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. |
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cgbrocksmith
Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 12 Jun 2006 2:24 PM |
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| There will be riders in Monmouth at the intersection of 34 and 67 (gas station) fueled and ready to take over duties for the Princeton group. Gas up there and rejoin the escort upon the return from Roseville. Time to be determined. |
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"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!
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