fyrdude 
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MI Warrant & Cruz,
I will be meeting up with Mazman at the QT Noland Rd & I-70 @ 0700. Feel free to ride with us.
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Little Joe
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| 07 Jul 2006 7:51 PM |
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On Behalf of Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Maine our deepest condolences go out to the family
Joseph Armstrong
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BMC_Rider
Posts: 93
Maryville, Mo.
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| 07 Jul 2006 8:51 PM |
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| Kawboss, I sent you an email( if you get it tonight ) anyway five of us are leaving from the caseys on the north end of town if you guys want to ride with us. 7:15 and out before 7:30 will put us there about 8:15. If not, we'll see you there, ride safe. |
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mazman
Posts: 65
Independence, Missouri
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| 07 Jul 2006 8:51 PM |
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Just a final reminder to those of you who will be meeting up at the Quick Trip on Noland Road in Independence tomorrow. We will be leaving at 0700 SHARP! It is only a 35 minute ride up to Platte City but due to the size of the entire group it would be best if we got there a few minutes early to give Doc a good bike count. Thanks to everyone who decided to tag along and attend the mission in Lee's Summit/Independence later tomorrow afternoon. Anyone else who would like to make it please get with me tomorrow in Platte City or St. Joe.
Ride Safe!
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ashleelove5
Posts: 5
Missouri
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:29 PM |
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My condolescences to the family. To those meeting in Platte City, around mile marker 30 there should be a future patriot rider to send you good vibes from an overpass (1.5 yr old and I). I wish I had a bike so I could join in. I will be with you all in spirit.
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Proud sister of US Army Sgt Daniel J. Snook, currently serving his third tour in Iraq. Proud sister of US Airman James M. Snook III, MO ANG. Proud Daughter and Granddaughter of veterans and proud wife to Veteran Steven D. Cox.
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Kai
Posts: 574
Manhattan, KS
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:37 PM |
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Posted By Wimp on 07/07/2006 6:56 PM
Kai
i would like to ride with you to St. Joe I can meet you at Bob's diner around 4:00 If that works for you. You can also email me at kdgivens1@yahoo.com. i'll have to make at least two gas up along the way. The ol ironhead only holds 3.2 gal. let me know.
wimp
Wimp, I here ya bro, Glad to have ya along. I already talked with ya on the phone. We're gonna meet at Dara's Fast Lane right after K-Mart on highway 24. Thats around 0430 hours. I'll see ya there. If anyone else in Manhattan wants to ride up, meet at Dara's. Thanks. Kai 
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whr2nd
Posts: 1318
Sedalia, Missouri
Missouri State Captain
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| 07 Jul 2006 9:40 PM |
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Posted By ashleelove5 on 07/07/2006 9:29 PM
My condolescences to the family. To those meeting in Platte City, around mile marker 30 there should be a future patriot rider to send you good vibes from an overpass (1.5 yr old and I). I wish I had a bike so I could join in. I will be with you all in spirit.
Having a two wheeler is not a requirement, just a bonus. You can cage with us anytime you can make it. Thanks for being a member!
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stretchnit
Posts: 1090
Mulberry, Ks.
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| 08 Jul 2006 12:57 AM |
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Wake up America !!!! It's 0 dark thirty. Stretch / Ruffy are just about ready to roll on out of here. Will see DOC's group at 07:15 am. 144 flags on the way.
Ride safe all of you.
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Mulberry, Ks.
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tvoss
Posts: 18
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| 08 Jul 2006 8:23 PM |
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Another outstanding response from the PGR. The rider count was over 200 and lots of flags at the church. I'm so impressed by the diversity of the PGR and the way everyone conducts themselves. I hope the family and friends of PFC Bradbury receive some comfort from the actions of the those who attempted to honor Brian.
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bnrrman
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St. Joseph, Missouri
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| 08 Jul 2006 8:29 PM |
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My brother in arms, you gave all you had, rest in peace now, for it is well deserved.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends, thought the loss is great, be ever so proud.
Standing by............ |
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| 08 Jul 2006 9:27 PM |
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Initial count 229 bikes; final count including LEO scooters 233 scooters. SSG Sandborne, my Spartan Brother; Thank you for taking a few moments to troop the line. Thank you standing by PFC Bradbury's side from A-stan to Saint Joe to White Cloud. Please contact your neighbor in W-town for additional information requests.
PGR: To all who could attend and especially the first mission riders--AWESOME job. Thank you all for standing with us and by PFC Bradbury's family. You have honored this hero in an exemplary manner and provided a level of dignity to his family that will never be tarnished.
Thank you to the radio stations for getting the word out and to all the LEOs for a magnificent traffic control plan during the escort.
Thank you Pittsburg for running flag support--which is the mark to which all states admire and are adopting.
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KOTWMM
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| 08 Jul 2006 9:48 PM |
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Once again thanks to each and everyone that came to show support for this fallen hero. It was great to shake every hand, and thank so many veterans. You were all terrific and as Big Dog said, we cannot do it without you. To everyone that helped and especially Big Dog, Phedup, and Whirlwind, ..... great job. To the Bradbury Family, I send my condolences , your son is a NATIONAL AMERICAN HERO. I cannot say enough, but what I do say is that I have yet to leave a mission ride without shedding a tear, and suffering a bit of the loss myself.
God Bless You All, Ride Safe
Dr. Joe"preacher" Fouquet
TSGT USAF 81-89
Patriot Guard Chaplain ( Western Missouri)
VP Knights of the Word MM
www.knightsofthewordmm.com
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pbrobbins
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| 08 Jul 2006 10:46 PM |
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Oustanding job done by all Patriot Guard Riders at this mission for our great fallen hero.
A high salute to Big Dog for a great job getting everything coordinated and seeing to all the needs of this mission. What a great captain he is!
A great job done by all of the "first mission" riders at this mission.
Thanks to all of the people who brought all of those 344 flags. What an inspiring site to see!
The objectives of the Patriot Guard Riders were carried out with dignity, honor and respect at this mission.
I was deeply moved several times at this mission and was very honored to have the privilege to attend.
I was very fortunate at this mission to have my wife, my mother (and her husband) and my aunt and uncle to have joined us. They all stood on the line and held their great American flags proudly. It was their first experience of this type and like myself, they were truely honored to be there helping us and doing the right thing. They will never forget it. They wanted to know first hand what we did and wanted to be a part of what we do.
This mission, as all of the previous 5 missions that I have had the honor and privilege to attend, went perfectly and this was due to the wonderful, dedicated people of the great Patriot Guard Riders organization.
You make it happen!
God bless Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury and his family. |
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cruzonover
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Lees Summit, MO
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| 08 Jul 2006 11:24 PM |
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| I want to thank again the Family of Pfc. Bradbury for allowing me to ride in honor for this fallen hero. It was so awesome to see so many new faces and have this mission come out a success. I know that is in no little part due to Big Dog, Phedup, and Whirlwind, and the great members of the PGR. Pfc. Bradbury will always be in my thoughts as will his family in my prayers. Outstanding job all. On a personal note, to Tim (whom I rode home with), thanks for being here on your first PGR ride and it was a pleasure meeting you. It was also a sight to see the whole town of White Cloud come out and show their support as well. Thank you to the Soldiers Angels, the American Legion Post in St. Joe, the American Legion Post in White Cloud, and the officers that escorted us. This was truly an amazing show of support. God bless to everyone. |
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Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our
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areallyniceguy
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| 09 Jul 2006 6:07 AM |
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| well got to say it was a great job by all Big Dog you are the man you and your suport did a great job,to the bradbury family my paryers are always with you .............rj joplin mo. |
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R.J.Bailey Joplin Missouri,Proud Parent of an American Soldier(Land of the free by the blood of the brave) PGR Member#13326 ( Liberty, when it begins to take root, it's a plant of rapid growth, George Washington 1" U. S. Preident) |
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Don Border
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| 09 Jul 2006 7:34 AM |
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| As a new P.G. member and a Viet Nam vetern, this was my first mission ride and I can not begin to tell you how impressed I was. I can only imagine the emotional impact on the family as thay made the turn into the church, the personal "thanks you's" that I received was very emotional for me. The suppot for thier fallen family member by so many total strangers had to be very impactful. I admire everyone involved and look forward to supporting as many future mission rides as I can. |
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sid vicious
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Belton, Missouri
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| 09 Jul 2006 7:45 AM |
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I too was VERY impressed! Everyone of the Patriot Guard members made me proud! Proud to be a Patriot Guard myself and proud to be an American! You all have given me an incredibly strong desire to continue with every future mission I can possibly take part in!
A big thanks to "Big Dog", "Doc" and every single Patriot Rider !
..... and the biggest thank you to the family and friends of Brian Bradbury. Without all of you he wouldn't be the wonderful individual he became. He will always be remembered in a good light! |
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Kai
Posts: 574
Manhattan, KS
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| 09 Jul 2006 9:03 AM |
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| How do I send pictures to be posted in the Picture gallery for this mission? Kai |
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BDT22
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| 09 Jul 2006 9:22 AM |
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St. Joe was my first mission, and it may have been the most gratifying, incredible thing I have ever done. I was honored to be a part of such a worthy cause. The organization and class with which everyone conducted the mission was a sight to behold.
As the son of a Vietnam vet that hitchhiked home from the airport after discharge (to a notable lack of parades), it was very fulfilling to help give PFC Bradbury a sendoff worthy of a soldier. I'll do everything I can to be on the next mission.
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Kai
Posts: 574
Manhattan, KS
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| 09 Jul 2006 9:47 AM |
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To Marsha Stallman ( Red Tiger )- Kansas City, Kansas.
Hey its was a pleasure making friends with you. I hope I see you on other missions. I posted the pictures I took at this website.
http://www.roadstargallery.com
Look on the ride/events forum and click on " My PGR Mission ( for PFC Bradbury ) in St Joe-07-08-06" > Kai |
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Kawboss
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| 09 Jul 2006 11:23 AM |
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| St Joe was my first mission. I was very impressed by the turn out. A big thank you to the American Legion in St Joe. It went smoothly and honored our fallen soldier and his family. I stand ready to support as many future missions as I can. |
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ScreetHoPrez
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Olathe
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| 09 Jul 2006 1:25 PM |
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This was my first mission as well and I must say I was very impressed with the way everybody handled themselves. Very friendly and professional. I will definitely be participating in other missions. Now, I just need to figure out how to mount a flag on the ol' Busa.
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cjpcman2
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| 09 Jul 2006 2:15 PM |
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My name is Curtis Jacobs. I was on this mission with the Patriot Guard. I am a relatively new member. I do not own a bike, but I have been warmly accepted as a member. I showed up to this mission with my blue convertable Chrysler Sebring and had it decorated with American flag type of items.
Some of you may remember me, as I was with a lady her two grandchildren, and stood there with you before the services.
The following are some of my after thoughts of how this mission went:
The entrance to the service was impressive. The entire route into the service was lined with American flags. Following the service, some departed to attend the mission in Independence, most choosing to stay for the service in St. Joseph. I believe there were something like 250 bikes for this mission. It was impressive.
Not having a bike, I brought up the very rear of the procession, followed by a Deputy Sheriff. From the rear of the procession, I can tell you that law enforcement took great care of our procession. The Deputy Sheriff would not allow anyone to pass into the procession. While on the highway, the Deputy Sheriff drove in the middle of the highway and protected the empty lane from being entered into.
I was never at a point where I could see the entire procession. I was later informed that the procession was approximately 7 miles long. During the drive to the cemetary, law enforcement took great care to block our route. To accomplish this for the entire route, there must have been at least 50 law enforcement officers involved.
The route to the cemetary was about an hour and half. All the way there, people were stopped on the side of the road. Very few proceeded to drive opposing the procession. The number of times people were on the side of the road with waving flags was too numerous to count. My girlfriend cried (first time) about 5 miles from turning on highway 7 to go north to White Cloud. On the side of the road was a young man who appeared to be about 25. From his appearance, his stature, his nature, one would have the impression that he is either current service, or prior service. He stood there on the side of the road in front of his vehicle at a full attention with a stiff salute. He had apparantly stood there saluting for the entire procession.
Before arriving to White Cloud, we could see the aircraft performing a fly over. There were between 4 to 6 aircraft in the fly over. I was not able to identify the aircraft.
But the tear jerker moment of the procession was when we entered the small town of White Cloud. This town appeared to have a population of only a couple of hundred people. Yet, that town was lined with hundreds of people wearing red, white, and blue. American flags covered the streets. Anyone that road through White Cloud that did not shed a tear must have had their eyes closed. I admit, I cried.
Thank you to the Patriot Guard for welcoming a member, such as I, who has no bike, but is proud to be there with you, even though (as I was in my military service), I was "In the rear, drinking the beer, protecting the gear".
I will try and make as many missions as I can.
Thanks again for your support and great work.
-Curtis Jacobs (cjpcman2@yahoo.com)
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Kai
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| 09 Jul 2006 3:58 PM |
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| Curtis Jacobs, your narrative brought tears to my eyes. Welcome to the PGR Family...The only requirement to be part of this " family " is the desire to give respect to our fallen heros/warriors. Kai |
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mhwilliams
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| 09 Jul 2006 4:14 PM |
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Welcome home "sid vicious"...you're amongst the largest and most honorable brothers you have ever met. Patriot Guard Riders will stand by you and raise the flag, give a hand, welcome you with a hand shake or a hug. These are professional brothers with a heart for caring for our fallen.
Very proud to have served by you. If you're ever in Topeka, KS drop me an e-mail at
thecar2ner @yahoo.com, we'll show ya around.
I caged one of the chase cars from KC to St. Joe to White Cloud
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We are here to help & honor
"No greater love has any man than this than to lay down his life for a friend."
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