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icepigs 
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| 20 May 2006 8:52 AM |
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Posted By jflins on 05/19/2006 11:36 PM Anybody in 50 clicks want to ride
together? Coming down I-35 from Lewisville
(just North of Dallas):
Option 1: 11:15 coffee
at IHOP in Lewisville (Main &
I35) leave 11:45 to arrive at the Ennis
staging point by 12:45.
Option 2: 11:35 whatever
at Strokers leaving noon to arrive at
staging point by 12:45.
Jack cell: 214-952-0474
There are a couple of us leaving from The Colony at 10:45. We will be eating lunch in Ennis prior to Staging. You are welcome to ride with us.
If you're interested, meet us at the Home Depot on 121 and Paige Rd at 10:45. We will pull through the parking lot and look for you. If we don't see anyone, we will depart immediately.
We will be taking the Toll-Way all the way down to 35, across to 45 and straight down.
If you want to email me - icepigs@alr182.org
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CIWS
Posts: 536
Dallas, Texas
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| 20 May 2006 7:12 PM |
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| Back home safe now. I hope all 125+ attending "riders" will also have a safe trip home. It was a great honor to be allowed to attend the services of this soldier and his family. Plus I have to say it was MIGHTY impressive to see the number of folks from Ennis and the surrounding area who lined the roadway thru town to the cemetary to pay their last respects to their fallen servicemember who passed by. I can only hope and pray that kind of respect catches on nation wide, small town or large. It was truly touching to see. |
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frontstuffers
Posts: 80
Crowley, TX
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| 20 May 2006 8:41 PM |
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I can sure echo what CIWS has said about the local towns people turning out for their support. The first 6 months I was stationed in Dallas I was on the Honor Guard. Today was my first mission. I pretty much knew what to expect from the Honor Guard, the rifle salute, taps, etc. However, I was not prepared for the showing of local support and respect. Outstanding!
On another note, I noticed a lot of cameras there today. Don't really know why I didn't think to bring mine. Duh! Anyway, will those who took pictures be posting them here? Sure hope so. Would be nice to see some, especially if there were any taken of the ride to the cemetary with the local support. |
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The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
- Albert Einstein
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rickcrabb
Posts: 439
Waxahachie, Republic of Texas
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| 20 May 2006 9:24 PM |
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More positive press for PGR! I just caught the 10:00 WFAA, Channel 8 News report on this mission and it was very well done. Our very own Bill Watkins is now a TV celebrity! Thanks to all who made the trip to help us honor our local Soldier. The family was obviously very touched by our presence, as was the City. I was only able to make the funeral on my lunch break, but as always, it was an honor to stand as a Patriot with hundreds of good Friends. May we never have another mission, but if we do, I'm glad to know who has my back. Thanks again to all who made the ride on a hot Texas day, you couldn't have been a more beautiful sight! |
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Starz
Posts: 297
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
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| 20 May 2006 10:02 PM |
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Another mission complete
Aaron P. Latimer was laid to rest today in Ennis Texas with full military honors. The PGR was represented with 120 PGR bikers 4 cages for a total of about 130 people honoring this fallen hero.
In addition to the PGR, the citizens of Ennis came out in full force. The route was lined with thousands of people, young and old holding flags honoring their local hero. The area of town located in the immediate area was closed to all traffic. Aaron Latimer was well known and liked in the town and the fire department and police department showed up in full force as well as the Ellis County Sheriffs Dept and the Texas Highway Patrol honoring this young hero. The combined presence of all these people brought tears to my eyes, what a fine young man Aaron Latimer must have been.
The Latimer family is still in shock and morn the loss of their son, yet they stand tall and proud. They realize he is one of a few in a land of many who has made the ultimate sacrifice. President John Kennedy once said “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country” Aaron P. Latimer has given his greatest gift, LIFE, and his name will go down in history with the many other soldiers before him. America is free and we experience the best of life and opportunity and we owe our thanks and gratitude to our sons and daughters Our American Soldiers.
The family and the city of Ennis thanked us several times for our attendance and give us a free rains for our activities.
When we arrived and parked our bikes prior to the service, members of the family and city officials immediately came over and begin to shake the hands of the PGR rides and thank them for attending.
The PGR helped bring home their local hero and the City of Ennis will never forget. I have received two phone calls this afternoon from people thanking us for being there.
The honor and respect shown at today’s service will help the families healing, they now realize there are people who really care.
I want to thank everyone who helped and especially restamom and Olympic girl for the water. The combined effort of all made mission a success.
Bill Watkins
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Soldiers Mom
Posts: 25
Atascocita/Humble, Texas
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| 20 May 2006 11:18 PM |
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Unfortunantly Saintsman and I were unable to attend Spc. Latimer's funeral today but our hearts were with he and his family. We were so proud to see this video and how the PGR was represented in supporting the Latimer family.
Here is the link to the video of SPC. Latimer's funeral service.
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BluHog
Posts: 169
Ellis County, TX
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| 21 May 2006 1:15 AM |
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Bill,
Excellent after-action report! And I'd like to add my thanks for our "cager" members. You mentioned Karen (restamom) and her daughter, Olympic Girl, and all the water they brought - many of us benefitted from their generosity. And thank you, Bill, for trailering in those extra flags. And we had CIWS and "MiataMan" (does this guy have a name???) who we've seen on other missions.
I've had people email me that they'd like to support our missions but they don't have a bike. While it's true that the PGR started out as a "biker" effort, we've seen how our cagers can contribute. It's all about honoring the fallen and their families. How you get there in unimportant.
Thank you to all those who were able to ride this Mission. God rest Spec. Latimer, and may He comfort the Latimer family. |
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BluHog
USAF 1973-83
PGR, Ride Captain
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mcterry
Posts: 94
Nassau Bay, TX
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| 21 May 2006 4:31 AM |
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Thank you, Soldiers Mom, for posting the link to the news story. It sends a strong message to those of us that could not be there to honor Spc. Latimer, our fallen HERO. I am so proud of him and his family, his community, and the Patriot Guard for doing the right thing.
Peace and Grace to all touched by this.
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rstamom
Posts: 671
Colleyville TX
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| 21 May 2006 10:51 AM |
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| No thanks necessary as Olympicgirl and I are happy to contribute to this wonderful group any way we can. We are honored to stand with you. |
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Kaoz
Posts: 600
Houston, TX
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| 21 May 2006 11:40 AM |
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Great job PGR, I was honored to stand there to pay my respects to Spc Latimer. What a great display of gratitude from the town towards this hero, trully an example.
My specials thanks to the Houston PGR for making this mission, you guys make me proud.
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I am humbled by the opportunity to show my gratitude to our Fallen Heroes.
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Soldiers Mom
Posts: 25
Atascocita/Humble, Texas
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| 21 May 2006 1:17 PM |
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| No problem at all mcterry! It's a special video no doubt about it! |
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CQQL
Posts: 207
Arlington, Tx
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| 21 May 2006 1:58 PM |
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| My thanks, also. A very good report by the news agency. I was hoping to see the clip that I had heard about. Thanks again for the posting 'Mom! |
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Gary Hill
RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
VFW Life Member/at large
PGR Member
gary.hill2@tx.rr.com
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rexdart
Posts: 24
Crockett, Texas 75835
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| 21 May 2006 5:25 PM |
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Jeff Zurio (aka Rex Dart, Eskimo Spy)
1999 10th Anniversary Miata #4385/7500
936-545-6055
rexdart@rexdart.com
XM 202 Catch The Virus
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DaveFash
Posts: 69
Friendswood, Texas
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Streaker
Posts: 880
In Memory of Oldiron
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| 21 May 2006 7:47 PM |
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Posted By rexdart on 05/21/2006 5:25 PM
Actually, the guy with the miata is me.
I think Miataman is a great handle. Sounds like a sporty-super hero. (I still don't see how you get in and out of that car. It felt more like having a roller skate strapped to my rear.)
Good job, everyone. Thanks for your service. And thanks to the incredible people of Ennis, TX. What a turnout! Patriotism is alive and well in America, despite what you might read or see on TV.
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Doug Smith (Streaker)
Deputy State Captain-East Texas Area
Palestine, Texas USA
Riding for my dad, WW II P.O.W., and for the Kenyon, R.Garcia, Durbin, Forbis, Cox, Priest, Duerksen, Fry, Moss, Shannon, Latimer, Worrel, A. Garcia, Meeks, Pratt, Duggan, Jones, Clements, Pugh, Caban, Rios, Lloyd, Shaffer, Eason, Mintzlaff, Neal, Jaynes, Sanders, Buford, Yates, Williams, Bishop, Brooks, Biggs, Barrett, Mollard, Goree, Sandel, Roberts, Knight, Knowles, Pickard, Wright, Ham, Cook, Russell, Granado, Hoskins, Strong and Leonard families, and proud to being doing so.
"We cannot expect the Americans to jump from capitalism to Communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans small doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find they have Communism."- Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev, 1959
“Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.” -Sam Houston
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4id_vet
Posts: 24
Salida, Ca
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| 21 May 2006 8:04 PM |
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Dave,
Hey there just wanted to thank you for the pics from Ennis. I just found out about PGR today, I missed the mission by a day but look forward to meeting up in the future. The pics were great and i'm sure the family was greatful to have PGR there to pay respects. May Aaron live on in all those that knew him. |
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For all Defenders of this Nation, many roads they have traveled, the least we can do is make certain their last journey on this land they protected,is not alone! |
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GRAPEGROWER
Posts: 127
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| 21 May 2006 9:41 PM |
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DAN HUDGGINS AND ME HEADED OUT FROM WHITNEY TX AND i CRAKED A RING AND HAD TO PIGGYBACK HOME.
I DID WAVE AT THE BIG CONTIGENCY THAT CAME THRU WHITNEY.
SURE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO MAKE IT.
VERY SAD THAT I DID NOT.
WILL TRY AGIN VERY SOON.
RICK
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86 Voyager
Posts: 34
Houston, Tx
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| 22 May 2006 7:27 AM |
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It was indeed an awesome experience, this mission was for me incredible! The towns people along the street, the cub scouts and boy scouts, the fire engines all lit up, the many people holding a waving flags... it all brought a tear to my eyes ... Indeed, Patriotism is alive in Ennis! ... come on America! get on the band wagon!.
Below is a link to a few pics i was able to take ... none of the towns folk ... unfortunatly
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/johnnyduran@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=3a54re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/johnnyduran@sbcglobal.net/my_photos
Rest in peace Spc. Latimer ... Rest in peace
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Patriot Guard Rider
SE Texas ride captain
SE Texas Chaplain
Our sacrifice is small, compared to what has been paid ... the ultimate price
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JohnnyD
Posts: 654
PGR Handyman Cypress, TX
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| 22 May 2006 5:25 PM |
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Every PGR mission is special but a few things from this mission will stay with me for entirety, they are:
First was finding out Governor Perry signed the “No Protesting” bill the night before that went into effect that morning and the UG’s, who did show up, found out their permit has no longer valid. They made a long ride for nothing.
Second was the outstanding support the community showed when they lined the whole procession route with flags.
Last, but the one that touched me the most, was the young man who I saw coming down the line shaking everyPGR members hands as we were across the funeral home saying, “Thank you for coming” to each on us. When he shook my hand he added one more thing, “Thank you for coming to the services for my brother’”.
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JohnnyD - Texas DSC (ret), PGR # 127, SE Texas Calendar of Events
Support Our Wounded Troops! Thank You to all who have served and are currently serving. Riding in memory of Spc Villianueva, Sgt Michael Taylor, CWO Kenyon, CWO Garcia, SSgt Jerry Durbin, Pfc Tina Prest, Pfc Amy Duerksen, GSgt Fry, TSgt Walter Moss, Pfc Edwards, SPC Latimer, Cpt Funkhouser, Sgt Ramirez, PGR RC George Griffith, SSgt Kenneth I Pugh, SSgt Jenkins, LCpl Ryan A Miller, SSgt Reynolds, Cpl Benjamin Salgado Rosales, Pfc Hewitt, Cpl Luke Holler, Sgt. Mitchel Mutz, Cpt David M Fraser, LCpl Luke C. Yepsen, LCpl Stephen L. Morris, Pfc. Nathaniel Given, Spc. Dustin R Donica, SPC. Collin Schockmel, Pfc. Tanton, LCpl Anthony Aguirre, Pfc. Cory C Kosters, Sgt. Ryan Green, Spc Rodney J McCandless, Spc Eddie Tamez, SSgt Chris Kiernan, Pfc. Larry I Guyton, Spc Dan H. Nguyen, Spc. Michael J Jaurigue, 1st LT. West, Sgt. Danny Soto, LCpl. Matthew Gonzales, LCpl. Bobby Twitty, CPL Zachary Endsley, Spc. Eric Salinas, Sgt. Kitowski, Spc. William L. Edwards, PFC. Austin, LCpl. Matthew Medlicott, Spc. Rodney Johnson, Sgt Omar Mora, Cpl Donald Valentine, PVT Robert Holcomb, LCpl Burris, Cpl Smitherman, SPC Benjamin J. Garrison, Sgt. Blalock, 1st Lt Jeremy Ray, Spc. Orlando Perez, Sgt Gregory Unruh, CPL. Steven Candelo, CPL Molina, SSgt Jeffery L Hartley, SSgt Heredia, Sgt Ward, Spc Roughto |
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jflins
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| 22 May 2006 10:59 PM |
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| Pics from Aaron Latimer's mission: http://www.flinsbaugh.com/pgr/PGR_Spec_Latimer.html |
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harly69g
Posts: 8491
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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Kaoz
Posts: 583
Houston, TX
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Kaoz
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Houston, TX
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| 29 May 2006 10:10 PM |
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What a tremendous show of apreciation. Many thanks to all that attended. CQQL thank you for sharing your pictures.
Houston PGR, you are outstanding, I thank you for your support for Spc Latimer. |
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Streaker
Posts: 651
Don't worry 'bout the mule bein' blind. Just load the wagon!
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| 21 May 2006 8:56 PM |
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Another mission complete
Aaron P. Latimer was laid to rest today in Ennis Texas with full military honors. The PGR was represented with 120 PGR bikers 4 cages for a total of about 130 people honoring this fallen hero.
In addition to the PGR, the citizens of Ennis came out in full force. The route was lined with thousands of people, young and old holding flags honoring their local hero. The area of town located in the immediate area was closed to all traffic. Aaron Latimer was well known and liked in the town and the fire department and police department showed up in full force as well as the Ellis County Sheriffs Dept and the Texas Highway Patrol honoring this young hero. The combined presence of all these people brought tears to my eyes, what a fine young man Aaron Latimer must have been.
The Latimer family is still in shock and morn the loss of their son, yet they stand tall and proud. They realize he is one of a few in a land of many who has made the ultimate sacrifice. President John Kennedy once said “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country” Aaron P. Latimer has given his greatest gift, LIFE, and his name will go down in history with the many other soldiers before him. America is free and we experience the best of life and opportunity and we owe our thanks and gratitude to our sons and daughters Our American Soldiers.
The family and the city of Ennis thanked us several times for our attendance and give us a free rains for our activities.
When we arrived and parked our bikes prior to the service, members of the family and city officials immediately came over and begin to shake the hands of the PGR rides and thank them for attending.
The PGR helped bring home their local hero and the City of Ennis will never forget. I have received two phone calls this afternoon from people thanking us for being there.
The honor and respect shown at today’s service will help the families healing, they now realize there are people who really care.
I want to thank everyone who helped and especially restamom and Olympic girl for the water. The combined effort of all made mission a success.
Bill Watkins
North Texas Rider Captain
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Deputy State Captain-East Texas Area
Palestine, Texas USA
American by birth. Texan by the grace of God.
Riding for my dad, a veteran of the 589th Field Artillery, 106th Inf. Div., WW II P.O.W., and for the Kenyon, R.Garcia, Durbin, Forbis, Cox, Priest, Duerksen, Fry, Moss, Shannon, Latimer, Worrel, A. Garcia, Meeks, Pratt, Duggan, Jones, Clements, Pugh, Caban, Rios, Lloyd, Shaffer, Eason, Mintzlaff, Neal, and Jaynes families, and proud to being doing so. |
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Freefallin
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Grand Prairie
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| 21 May 2006 3:07 PM |
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| Thank you so much for posting the photos they were touching. Nice to see the whole experence. My daughter and I were overwhelmed by the whole day. |
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rstamom
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| 21 May 2006 11:36 AM |
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CQQL
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Arlington, Tx
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| 20 May 2006 10:36 PM |
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http://community.webshots.com/album/551653130YHGagO
The mission for Spc Latimer is complete. Success beyond our hopes. The Guard stood tall and proud, honoring a fallen hero with all the respect due. Even with the high temperatures, the contingent stayed the course through out the ceremony. We were surprised during our roll to the cemetary, by a huge crowd of the citizenry of Ennis, who were flanking our parade route on both sides of the streets that led to the cemetary. Virtually, every citizen had an American flag to wave, as we rode slowly by. And, I do mean slowly. The body of Spc Latimer was being tranferred from the funeral home to the cemetary by caisson. The city of Ennis should be proud of the statement made by these wonderful citizens by their show of respect and support to the Latimer family. Just when you think no one cares, the people of this small town rise up and confirm to us, that there are Americans out there that still repect and honor our service people.  Again, great job by my fellow Guard! I'm proud to ride with you all. |
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RVN 70-72 101st Abn/1st Cav
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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