dare8601 
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| 15 May 2006 8:16 PM |
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Brandon, Great, see you at Flying J's ....I will prob. get there a little sooner (6:30 ) for some grub....anyone else may join in from the Metro area too...
J. Grigg/dare8601
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samsd
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| 15 May 2006 8:20 PM |
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| Here is the info for Tuesday and as clear as we will get. Plane arrival in St Louis at 5:15, app eta to Altamont? I would not think any sooner than 7:15? I will get a phone call when they leave St Louis and updates as Chris makes his way home. Thank you to everyone who is making this trip. |
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Aunt Kathy
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Flatlands of Illinois
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| 15 May 2006 9:12 PM |
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Our heart felt sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of "our" fallen soldier. Thank you to all who have fought to keep my freedom.
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ParrotHD
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Decatur, IL
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| 15 May 2006 9:13 PM |
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| Harley 5554 - - Chicago to Effingham down I-57 about 3.5 - 4 hours, then another 10 minutes out to Altamont exit on I-70. We will be less than 1/4 mile north of the exit across from McDonalds. Plan for some rain delay. |
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tcrussell
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| 15 May 2006 9:24 PM |
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Just drove in today. It's 210 miles from White Sox Park (U. S. Cellular Field) to the first Effingham exit. Altamont is 20 miles from Effingham out I 70. Will meet at Longhorn (just south of I70) in Altamont about 4:00 pm.
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midtennhog
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Spring Hill, Tennessee
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| 15 May 2006 9:26 PM |
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I'm leaving Nashville (Spring Hill, 30 mi. South) about 0900.
Booked a room at the Best Western/Raintree in Effingham.
Planning on meeting up with the group at the Longhorn in Altamont @ 1600.
Anyone going my way?
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Tennessee Ride Captain
Spring Hill, TN
(615) 300-2882
PGR@IronPequod.com
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brandonjones1983
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| 15 May 2006 10:36 PM |
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| So far there are 3 of us meeting at the Flying J at 111 and 270 at around 6:30 or 7 am Friday. Anyone else from the St. Louis area is welcome to join us and we can Ride up together. There will be atleast one chase vehicle (Me) I am driving a mini van so there is plenty of room for flags and other stuff. See everyone there. |
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warranty
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| 16 May 2006 5:48 AM |
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| GrmaS01,
I can't speak for everyone, but it is my privilege to do this small part for one of our Fallen Heroes'. I hope to make both the Escort and the Funeral.
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timothy.cahill
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| 16 May 2006 5:56 AM |
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I'm leaving early Friday from Kokomo, IN rain or shine 2 wheels. Anyone else want to join up? It would be a privelege honor our hero and his family. Hwy 31 to I-465 to I-70 and on th Effingham or where ever they set the meeting place. Standing by! Drop me a line if you want to ride down with some company. If a group is already forming let me know when and where.
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mojo57
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Granite City, IL.
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| 16 May 2006 5:58 AM |
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Posted By brandonjones1983 on 05/15/2006 10:36 PM
So far there are 3 of us meeting at the Flying J at 111 and 270 at around 6:30 or 7 am Friday. Anyone else from the St. Louis area is welcome to join us and we can Ride up together. There will be atleast one chase vehicle (Me) I am driving a mini van so there is plenty of room for flags and other stuff. See everyone there. Lets say kickstands up at 7am so if you want breakfast get there sooner. I know of one more
PGR member from MO joining us. See you then.
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"Peace is the highest aspiration for the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever." - Ronald Reagan
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SSgtJamiLynn
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| 16 May 2006 6:31 AM |
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| I'll see you all in Altamont this afternoon - I'll be leaving Terre Haute around 1630 Illinois time. I'll be in a red SVT Focus. See you all in a little while. |
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LadyRanger
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| 16 May 2006 7:52 AM |
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| I plan on coming over on Thursday if nothing comes up in Kentucky. Is there anyone else taking 64 westward? Also, is there going to be anyone doing the visitation? Just need to know if I need to get there sooner. Hope to see everyone then and look forward to meeting new people. Everyone be safe! |
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SSgtJamiLynn
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| 16 May 2006 8:09 AM |
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| LadyRanger, it'll be great to see you again (wish the circumstances were better) - we met in Kokomo. Have a safe trip, you and everyone else. Kyra/DesertRose and I, and possibly some other folks are riding up Friday morning, see you then!! |
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Taz II
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Hymera, IN
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| 16 May 2006 8:46 AM |
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| Tim, There are two of us meeting at the House of Pancakes in Terre Haute on Friday. It is north of I-70, at the US 41 N, exit a few blocks if you would like to join us. We are meeting at 7 AM for grub before we take off. We plan to leave at 8 AM. It would be a good place for you to take a break. |
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GrmaS01
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| 16 May 2006 9:09 AM |
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Warranty,
Thank you very much.Chris would be proud.I just got word that Chris will be leaving St.Louis approximately 5:15pm today.Family is leaving Effingham shortly to make this sad journey.My Cousin deserves this.He has made the ultimate sacrifice.We will be leaving Mi.in the morn and I hope to meet you all in town.Have a safe trip.Thank you all again.
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wd0efp
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Hazelwood, MO
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| 16 May 2006 9:15 AM |
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| I'll meet up with the group at the Flying J at 111 and 270 around 0630 Friday morning for the ride. See you there. As always we ride with Honor and Respect for Servicemen. |
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Cockelbur
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| 16 May 2006 9:50 AM |
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Will be in Altamont for escort duty this evening. This, sadly, will be a local mission as I am only 30 minutes north of Altamont. I've only recently joined PGR, but this will be my 2nd mission, as I was at the Lasswell mission in Alton last week. Met some good people there and hope to meet some more. As I am a local resident, I would be happy to offer advice on where to stay, eat, sight-see, or get repairs. As I am a farmer and have a fully equiped machine shed, any one needing repairs is more than welcome to use my shop and tools. I am located in the Clarksburg area, about 25 miles northwest of Effingham, and about the same distance straight north of Altamont. Anyone needing assistance can reach me on my cell # 217-254-3659. My heartfelt condolances to the Donaldson family for the loss of a heroic young man. May God be with them at the time of their grief.
"......It is for us the living, rather; to be dedidicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us...that from these honored dead we take incresed devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion...that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain...that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom...and that government of the people...by the people...for the people...shall not perish from this earth"
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ParrotHD
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Decatur, IL
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| 16 May 2006 10:59 AM |
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| As I am preparing to leave for Effingham/Altamont I sadly see that we have another confirmed mission in Central Illinois. |
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Zedek
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| 16 May 2006 11:01 AM |
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| Will be there bright and early to show respect and grattitude. |
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Wescoot2
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| 16 May 2006 11:29 AM |
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ParrotHD.........and unfortunately we may have another (not posted yet) on Sat the 20th up in Gurnee......
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GCFDResQ
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| 16 May 2006 11:29 AM |
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| Unable to make the escort as planned due to small emergency. Will be at the "J" on Friday morning. |
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SSgtJamiLynn
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| 16 May 2006 11:36 AM |
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| Hope everything's okay where you are Pete. See you Friday. |
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jalger
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| 16 May 2006 2:56 PM |
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North side of town...North of Hillside...Folks had a bar in town...Alger's...
Who's da brother's??
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Crystal Lake, IL.
Ride Captain Warrior's Watch
www.warriorswatch.org
All gave some.
Some gave all.
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Raza51
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| 16 May 2006 4:54 PM |
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| I hope to meet with the group at the Flying J friday am I-270 & 111.... |
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2marinegrlzmom
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Maplewood, Mo.
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| 16 May 2006 7:11 PM |
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Brother's are The Jones family from the Manor (behind the old Drive-In). We lived there a long time ago. brother still there, 1 in st louis, 1 bro and 1 sis in Florida. Barry, Bruce, Russell, Randy and Carol. I have a few neices and nephews still up there also.
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