VTXr 
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| 19 May 2006 10:37 PM |
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| We (2) will meet you at Cranston's Funeral Home at approx. 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. |
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atrox88
Posts: 114
Carroll County Maryland
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| 20 May 2006 6:17 AM |
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Anyone from Western Maryland going to the Mission Cpl. Cory L. Palmer
and would like to ride together please contact me. I am near Taneytown,
Maryland in N/W Carroll County.
I am planning to meet the group at Rip's in Bowie, Md
anthony231@adelphia.net
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Life is not a search for happiness. Hapiness in the by-product of living the right kind of life.
U.S. Army Veteran 1972-1975
Vietnam Veterans of America #304
American Legion Post 282
AMVETS Post 10
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bennettoid
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| 20 May 2006 7:22 AM |
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| There is a meet up at the Mcdonalds at 24 and Rt. 1 for riders coming from the Lewes, Rehoboth area. Please be there about 11:30. |
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LoneBikerDude
Posts: 202
National Captain
Sharptown, MD
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| 20 May 2006 7:42 AM |
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| To all of those coming by car. You are the people who will just have to be a little more creative with your planning. Just because we can't have any cars at the HD shop in Seaford, does not mean that you can't participate. Your participation will just be limited to being at the church....after all...that's where we will all wind up. Please find the church, and try to park a couple of blocks away to allow family and friends parking at the church. The bikes will be parking at the Middle School at this point with a DSP trooper staying with them, and we will be walking to the church from there. Please let's not turn this into a "Who Rides With Who" situation. In the end, it's who stands shoulder-to-shoulder honoring Cpl. Palmer and his family. |
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Clay Tarpley
National Captain
Sharptown, MD
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TheVaGambler
Posts: 68
Sterling, VA
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| 20 May 2006 8:34 AM |
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An Honored Mission to show Respect and Appreciation for Cpl Cory L. Palmer having given the ultimate sacrifice, and to his Family:
Northern Virginia PGR Riders – To Seaford Delaware, 21 May 2006 to Arlington National Cemetery, 22 May 2006.
VA State Captain, Frank Baranyai, will be leading a group, starting at the Roy Rogers, 540 E Market St, Leesburg, Kick Stands Up @ 0900 Sunday, 21 May 2006
We will travel
* 7 E to -
*28 S to -
*267 E, toll road. We will slow briefly for those wishing to join us along the toll road. Please contact me in advance so I can have a payment ready for everyone so we can move thru the toll gate w/minimal delay. I’ll try to make arrangements prior to. We will then merge onto -
* I-495 N toward Baltimore, approx. 27 miles to -
*US 50 E Exit 19A toward Annapolis. We will wait after the Bay Bridge Toll to meet with Central MD Ride Capt. Richard Beckwell for a joint ride to the staging area @ Seaford Harley-Davidson. We will continue on US 50 E to -
*MD-404 E to -
*US-13 S, Sussex Hwy to Seaford Harley Davidson on the right .
Please contact me with any questions. TheVaGambler@aol.com or My phone # is 703 450-5653, but I would appreciate no phone calls until after 1600hrs today, Saturday, so as not to disturb my wife dealing with chemo treatment at home the next 3 days for cancer. I will be home after 1600.
All riders are welcome but please, for everyone’s SAFETY, no new riders. We will be traveling 65+ MPH at times in a 2 person staggered formation, which is no time to learn how to ride with a group. Also, Cages,(4 wheelers) will not be allowed at the staging area, Seaford H.D.
Thank You, TheVaGambler, (Mike)
Sgt/VietNam 66,67,68
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Mike Hahn "VA Gambler"
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bobb44
Posts: 105
St. Mary's County, MD
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| 20 May 2006 8:39 AM |
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I will be leaving the WaWa in Charlotte Hall at 0915 to muster with Richard B at Rips.
If you want to make the run with me, be fueled and ready to go. We will fuel again in Bowie.
This is such an important run folks, I can't stress it enough. We will not wait nor stop. I will try to arrange a
chase truck for breakdowns.
SliderBob
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Robert 'SliderBob' Bell
St. Mary's Co. Maryland
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als1328
Posts: 1
Seaford, DE
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| 20 May 2006 8:57 AM |
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Not a rider, but wanted to help out as I have to work Sat and Sun
1--Gateway park is very small, about 100x200 feet down by the nanticoke river. This is located at least 1/2 mile from Cranston Funeral home, and about 1/4 mile from St. John's Church. NEITHER will be visible from Gateway Park.
2--In back of Cranston's Funeral home (one block) is Nylon Blvd. It is a long road bordering the golf course with a lot of clear room to park bikes or cars. We line up there every year for the Christmas parade!
3--Large parking lots such as the Nylon Capital shopping center (old Woolworth) or the old Ames lot are a pretty good hike to the church, somewhere in the distance of 1/2 mile. Parking "in the neighborhood" around St. John's will be VERY difficult as this is the old side of town (narrow old streets). Another good spot to park would be in back of Seaford Middle and Seaford High School. The school would also be closer than either Nylon Capital or Ames by a little. School is located at intersection of Stein Hwy (Rt. 20 W) and Market St. , Seaford, DE 19973 (for you mapping people). Walk South on Market St (crossing Stein/Rt. 20), and then walk 2 blocks south, turn right on Poplar St. You won't miss it.
Thanks to all of you honoring Cory. He was a good kid and comes from a good family. Really not a bad one in the bunch.
Thank you
Greg Bell
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Carnifex
Posts: 51
Woodland, DE
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| 20 May 2006 9:22 AM |
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What Greg said-
I don't think that parking this afternoon will be difficult for those presenting the Corridor of Flags @ the funeral home - Shipley Street itself is pretty wide, Nylon is (as you say) very wide, and if nothing else, the Allen's Hatchery @ Rust/Shipley should have parking that could be used if necessary.
The parking lot @ Seaford Middle has been secured for use by our group. We well be heading from Seaford H/D under police escort to the rear of Seaford Middle school, which is where the bikes will park for the event. We'll need to cross Stein on foot and make the 3-block walk to the church.
But - for all bikes, the rally point is Seaford Harley - everything will flow from there.
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Southern Delaware
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TRICYCLE3
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| 20 May 2006 9:29 AM |
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| I just want to apologize if I said anything disrespectful while giving directions. I am not computer savy and I have never joined a forum before. I know the Palmer family and I would never do anything to disrespect them. They are the finest people I have ever met. My heart breaks for them. I guess I got caught up in emotions and didn't think through what I was writing. Sorry. |
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NavyGunner8204
Posts: 171
Virginia Beach VA
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| 20 May 2006 12:40 PM |
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VA PGR District 5 (Hampton Roads) riders I am working on the T.O. right now and it should be out within the hour. I apologize for the last minute posting. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow on this ride to Honor a True American Hero. |
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HERO
Hero, we honor thee,
keeping safe your memory
I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21Nov1864 following the death of her fourth son in the Civil War)
Charles W. Warthling
GMC(SW/AW) USN(Ret)
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NavyGunner8204
Posts: 171
Virginia Beach VA
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| 20 May 2006 3:17 PM |
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| T.O. is complete, I can't upload it. I have requested Frank(VA State Captain) to review and post. In short we will meet at Waffle House on Northhampton Blvd(13) between I64 and Baker Rd. at 7a.m. to sign releases and eat. Kickstands up at 8a.m. Reminder to all to bring money for the toll and to keep their receipt for the return trip. It saves a few bucks. |
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HERO
Hero, we honor thee,
keeping safe your memory
I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21Nov1864 following the death of her fourth son in the Civil War)
Charles W. Warthling
GMC(SW/AW) USN(Ret)
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Bowtie18
Posts: 16
Smyrna, DE
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| 20 May 2006 3:24 PM |
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| I'll be coming down from Smyrna for this mission. Looking for others heading there from the north. |
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dorsey
Posts: 3
Hampton, VA
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| 20 May 2006 3:36 PM |
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Cpl. Palmer came of age in a post 911 world. Volunteering to defend our freedom, we owe a debt of gratitude. I will roll tomorrow with the VA PGR District 5 (Hampton Roads).
God bless the family and the Seaford community. |
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Daveinde
Posts: 22
Dover, De
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| 20 May 2006 5:10 PM |
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Posted By Bowtie18 on 05/20/2006 3:24 PM
I'll be coming down from Smyrna for this mission. Looking for others heading there from the north.
We
will be leaving the Dairy Queen in Camden, rt10 and rt13, at 11:30.
Anyone going down from the Dover area is welcome to join us.
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panhead59
Posts: 22
Harrington De.
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| 20 May 2006 5:42 PM |
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Posted By Carnifex on 05/20/2006 9:22 AM
What Greg said-
I don't think that parking this afternoon will be difficult for those presenting the Corridor of Flags @ the funeral home - Shipley Street itself is pretty wide, Nylon is (as you say) very wide, and if nothing else, the Allen's Hatchery @ Rust/Shipley should have parking that could be used if necessary.
The parking lot @ Seaford Middle has been secured for use by our group. We well be heading from Seaford H/D under police escort to the rear of Seaford Middle school, which is where the bikes will park for the event. We'll need to cross Stein on foot and make the 3-block walk to the church.
But - for all bikes, the rally point is Seaford Harley - everything will flow from there.
Cars just go to seaford middle school??? thanks |
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MEEZER LADY
Posts: 4
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| 20 May 2006 6:11 PM |
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Sue and I will be leaving Milford, De at approx. 1100 to go to Seaford. We are travelling via auto. If anyone would like a ride, please call 302-424-4306, and we can get together. At this point, we are riding in her car, if enough come, we'll take my van. We will go directly to the Seaford Middle School parking lot and walk from there to the church. Semper Fi.
Donna Argo
7333 Campbell Drive
Milford, De
302-424-4306
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garypalmer
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| 20 May 2006 6:15 PM |
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There were enough of us at the Funeral home this afternoon for a good flag showing. Many of the mourners expressed their gratitude to us for being there. My response was always "It is my honor sir/ma'am" and most of the others there said something similar. I am very proud and glad to be a Patriot Rider! All outstanding people there and I am glad I had a chance to meet you all! I hope I get to see you again tomorrow for the service, and if not it was an honor to stand with you. I will be there on Tuesday night and on Wednesday for Rick James as well. Also a special thanks to Clay for making me feel welcome! This is what it is all about folks!
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Carnifex
Posts: 51
Woodland, DE
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| 20 May 2006 6:32 PM |
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Guys I rode by the funeral home - family commitments kept me from being able to be out there with you, but it was an awe-inspring sight.
I look forward to being with you all tomorrow.
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Southern Delaware
Things I do...
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rider357
Posts: 73
Nokesville Va. VA Ride Capt.
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| 20 May 2006 6:44 PM |
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Paul,
I'll be meeting up with Frank at Roy's at 9AM. |
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Crows are such noisey little SOBs......till the Eagle flies overhead......
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richman
Posts: 4
Virginia Beach, VA
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| 20 May 2006 7:07 PM |
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Count me in.
R. F. Naylor
AECS (ret)
Virginia Beach
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HUN
HUN@bikerenews.com
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LoneBikerDude
Posts: 202
National Captain
Sharptown, MD
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| 20 May 2006 8:08 PM |
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Hey Guys,
This afternoon and this evening went well at the funelal home. We had a presence there from 3 - 7 pm. Besides family and friends Gov. Minner, Sen. Biden and Sen. Carper were all in attendance. Sen. Carper paid his respects and then made a point to come by each one of us and shake our hands and to say thank you. The Vietnam Vets MC also came to pay their respects and we got the same thanks from them. All went well, and judging by the thread and by the calls I've been getting, we are going to have a good turnout tomorrow.
Now I'm going to sound like I'm repeating myself, but I'd rather think of it as positive reinforcement. If you are coming in a car, truck, van, etc...PLEASE do not attempt to come to Seaford HD. You will be turned away for safety.
Also, PLEASE don't park at the Middle School. That will be parking for the bikes, so we can then walk down the street to the church. Again I ask you 4-wheeled folk to be a little creative and patient at the same time and find a spot NEAR the church or NEAR the middle school, but please DO join us.
Everyone please get there safely and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. |
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Clay Tarpley
National Captain
Sharptown, MD
pgr.clay@yahoo.com or 443/235-5910 |
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 683
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 20 May 2006 8:56 PM |
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ATTN ALL NJ PGR RIDERS:
So as not to tie up this thread, if you are planning on attending this mission tomorrow go to the below string for detailed info on the staging areas for NJ PGR heading down there.
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/forumid/36/postid/93367/view/topic/Default.aspx
God bless the family and Godspeed to Cpl Cory Palmer, an American hero who gave his all. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org
"It's Easy when I have an Angel Like Krista keepin' me in line!!!" |
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radar93
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| 20 May 2006 9:11 PM |
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Posted By NavyGunner8204 on 05/20/2006 3:17 PM
T.O. is complete, I can't upload it. I have requested Frank(VA State Captain) to review and post. In short we will meet at Waffle House on Northhampton Blvd(13) between I64 and Baker Rd. at 7a.m. to sign releases and eat. Kickstands up at 8a.m. Reminder to all to bring money for the toll and to keep their receipt for the return trip. It saves a few bucks.
See you at the Waffle House @ 0700.
God bless the family of Cpl. Palmer. |
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r12guy
Posts: 367
Bridgeville, DE
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| 20 May 2006 9:24 PM |
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| Another place to park, which is a little over a football field away from the middle School would be the High School. Plenty of parking, close to where the bikes are and still within walking distance . As Clay said, a very good turn out. I and Bernadette were there from about 2:30 and the Support and well wishes along with all the Thank you's where just increadible. Us showing that we care does mean a lot. |
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Served '74-77 US Army..... "83-94 US Coast Guard.... 2006 Venture Wild Cherry
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Contact # 302-841-4769
Riding In Honor of FN Robert C Moyer, U.S Navy
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elisejk
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Hampstead, MD
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| 20 May 2006 9:25 PM |
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We arrived in Seaford around 7 pm, went directly to the hotel to check in. As soon as we got off the bike folks were thanking us for being here. From the hotel we went directly to the funeral home. We were expecting to join the line of flags but everyone was already gone except for Bob and Bernadette. Folks at the funeral home also thanked us for being here. We joined Bob and Bernadette for dinner and people came out to thank us for being here. It's overwhelming, folks giving us the thumbs up and waving. We're here to support a fallen soldier and his family and that is how we respond, and also to tell them what an honor it is to be here.
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