Annette 
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I am very honored to be in a Country that has men and women like Petty Officer Tharp and the PGRs. I was also one of the people that stood alongside the road in Milan at the Erickson car dealership with several PROUD Veterans and Americans.
The young Army Iraq War couple who didn't even know Jerry but came to pay their respects showed all of us how truly connected we are to each other.
My father was a Marine who served in Korea and I have several family members who feel strong enough for our great Land to want to protect IT and choose to serve in our military.
May God continue to bless all of you.
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'No Greater Love is this that a man is willing to lay down his life for another.' Only two men were willing to sacrifice their lives for us-Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Neither of which can ever fully be repaid.
Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
In memory of my father USMC LCPL William S. Wood
Proud daughter of a USMC Korea War Veteran
Patriot Guard Rider Member
ALLVETS Member
Hononary MarineMom Member
Honorary Navy Families Member
American Legion Womens Auxillary Member
Proud and grateful to honor our Veterans
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spooter
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| 20 Jul 2006 7:08 AM |
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I will be unable to attend the services for this hero, I am on call this weekend for work and am required to be available at anytime. I will be there in spirit. |
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Dudemanlouie
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IOWA
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| 20 Jul 2006 7:51 AM |
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Okay, I made a mistake in an earlier thread. Anyone in the the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo area we are meeting at the Cedar Rapids Wal-Mart West at 0930am. This is the one between Westdale Mall and Highway 30.
For any questions or directions you can e-mail me.
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Iowa Air National Guard, Security Forces,
2007 - present
American Legion Riders,
Post 166 Shellburg Ia.
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iaron
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Bettendorf, Iowa
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| 20 Jul 2006 8:31 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy and respect go to another fallen hero, Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Tharp and all the lives that he touched. Freedom is not free and he gave the ultimate sacifice to preserve those heleft. God Bless all family and friends. Standing By. |
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Iaron (Gopher)
Spec 5
MAC V 1965
POW/MIA "Never forget!!" |
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jalger
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Crystal Lake, IL.
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| 20 Jul 2006 9:36 AM |
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Greg:
I have made the commitment to make this a two mission day as well...
I would be honored to attend the service for Corporal English.
I dont know how to get there but as always I'll get there.
Are there any other McHenry area PGR's that are interested in going?
I would like to get a central departure location and some times...
Jon D and the crew? How about you guys from Naperville...Little Andy? Tom Cat?
Bogie is working on getting his schedule cleared as well.
Let me know.
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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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rmount
Posts: 69
Troy, MO
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| 20 Jul 2006 9:40 AM |
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May God bless and comfort the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Tharp.
Riding in from Missouri to stand in honor of both PO 1st Class Tharp and Cpl Cecil Marvin English.
Bob Mount
Troy, MO
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Troy, MO
I am only one,
but still I am One.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something;
I will not refuse to do the
Something I can do.
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Black Diamond
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| 20 Jul 2006 9:55 AM |
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I called the funeral home, and there is a visitation for Corporal English from 6 to 8 pm Friday 7.21. They suggested staying overnight in McComb IL. Better lodging, I guess.
Things look good, and I am expecting to make both missions.
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DaveShady
Posts: 233
Clinton Iowa
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| 20 Jul 2006 10:39 AM |
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I failry positive my wife and I will be there, this will be our 1st mission. We have friends from the
VTX community that are memebers and decided to get active and do our part.
We plan on leaving from Clinton around 10am
Dave
2002 Honda VTX 1800 Black (easy to spot)
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tamijo
Posts: 1247
Cody, WY
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| 20 Jul 2006 10:42 AM |
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| I'm wondering if I'm going to have company from the Des Moines area??? |
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airguy1988
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Romeoville, IL
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| 20 Jul 2006 10:45 AM |
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I really wish I could have made the full ride to Aledo with Petty Officer Tharp. Alas, I needed to get home as I still need to pay the bills. At any rate, it was still an honor and pleasure to be able to do what I could. I met a lot of tremendous people at the VFW before the escort mission started. It is also my honor and pleasure to be able to associate with this caliber of people.
I am going to leave tomorrow after work to get down to Bushnell to camp. I figure I will be leaving the Carol Stream/Glendale Heights area around 5 or 6PM. I am going to camp at the Timberview Lakes Campground right outside of Bushnell. I guess $20 a night for tent camping ain't too bad. I spoke with them today and told them I would be pulling in around 10'ish. He just said to find a sight and pay him in the AM.
Here is their info if anybody is interested:
Timberview Lakes Campground
23200 N. 2000th Rd.
Bushnell, IL 61422
309-772-3609
entlc1@sbcglobal.net
I figure this way it'll be a piece of cake to do both the Corporal English mission and PO1 Tharp's mission. Anybody want to head out that way with me, let me know.
email either knasiake@spray.com or airguy1988@sbcglobal.net.
Respectfully,
Keith (aka airguy)
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MobyRic
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| 20 Jul 2006 11:05 AM |
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My sympathy to the family of Builder First Class Tharp. I am honored to be a part of a group that lives up to the motto of the Construction Batallion that Petty Officer Tharp was part of.
PGR "Can Do" too.
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GBowman
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Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 20 Jul 2006 11:48 AM |
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Rally point for PO1 Tharp and Corporal English is now Dixon. It has been decided that Saturday will be a 2 mission day. I along with my brother Mike, my son Mike, Big Joe, Bogie and others will now be meeting at the BP truckstop in Dixon. This is located at the Dixon/Route 26 eixt on I-88. WARNING - This is a toll exit which requires exact change. No attendant on duty, ever. Plan to be there and ready to roll by 6:30 AM. For those who confirm but have not arrived by 6:30 we will wait a few minutes. It's 116 miles and about 2 hours of ride time to Bushnell, assuming posted speeds are diligentlyy observed. The rest area on I-74 south of Quad Cities is a planned stop if other PGR folks want to join the ride. We should be there around 7:45 or so.
Gary, Julie and others from the LaSalle and Princeton area - Sorry for the sudden change. You are welcome to ride with me to Dixon or make your own plans for just the Tharp mission. Feel free to email me.
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bogiediver
Posts: 389
Woodstock, IL
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| 20 Jul 2006 12:21 PM |
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Part of the Saturday morning change:
Anyone interested that is coming from the McHenry County and surrounding area:
We will meet at the Marathon Station at IL-23 and IL-176 in Marengo, at 5:15 (yes, that's o'dark 15 in the morning) ready to leave not later than 5:20. Mapquest says 1 hr, 15 mins to Dixon - 70 miles - should be able to shave 10 minutes off for sure and make it there in time to fuel (even though only 70 miles from Marengo, you'll need to fuel to be able to make Bushnell), relieve and be ready to roll at 6:30.
The route from the Marengo meet to the Dixon meet:
IL-23 S to US-20 W
RIGHT onto US-20 W to I-39 S
EXIT and MERGE onto I-39 S to I-88 W
EXIT and MERGE onto I-88 W to IL-26
EXIT at Dixon (IL-26) for BP meeting point.
And I'm sure the Dixon ramp tolls will acccept I-Pass as well as exact coins.
If you're planning on meeting in Marengo - please give a heads up so we know to look for you.
Otherwise, you're welcome to join in along route.
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American by Birth, Biker by Choice, Patriot Forever |
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howerter1
Posts: 781
Galesburg, ILL; HOTH Coordinator ILL,Retired E8,US Army,Vietnam Vet
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| 20 Jul 2006 1:03 PM |
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| I know we have a lot going on this weekend but please do not forget the Flag Detail for visitation at the First Christian Church in Keithsburg, ILL for Petty Officer First Class Tharp. It is from 4 - 8 pm. please send email to MikeAllen@grics.net and let him know you can make it. Forgot this, it is on this Friday. 21st July |
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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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Bluzmn59
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| 20 Jul 2006 1:24 PM |
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| A prior commitment will prevent us from attending. Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and community of this fallen hero. Ride safe, PGR. |
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Bev
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| 20 Jul 2006 1:35 PM |
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My deepest appreciation and condolences to the Tharp family and friends for their loss and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.....Jerry and others like him are a reason for pride in the freedoms that we hold dear! May God richly bless you during these days ahead!
Although a cast on my left arm prevents me driving my bike, please know my heart is there with you. |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 20 Jul 2006 2:49 PM |
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Campus Flag Status
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has issued a
proclamation that all state facilities fly the United States flag at
half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral of every
fallen Illinois resident serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who is killed
in the line of duty.
Governor's Proclamations:
Saturday, July 22, 2006, on behalf of Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Tharp, United States Navy.
http://www.niu.edu/flag.shtml
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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Illinois Cowboy
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Galesburg,Il Illinois Assistant State Capt. Leader of the POSSE
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| 20 Jul 2006 3:48 PM |
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| I will be leaving Galesburg at approx. 2;30 p.m. Fri. to head to visitation. If anyone from here wants to ride down with us let us know here or be at Walmart where we stage at then. I will come by to get anyone waiting there then make the trip. Thanks |
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TITAN TWO MISSILES
combat crew member.
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson --------
IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!!!!
IF YOU DISPLAY THE FLAG ON A STAFF WITH OTHERS AROUND IT,PLACE THE FLAG AT THE CENTER AND HIGHEST POINT. CROSSED STAFFS-KEEP THE FLAGSTAFF HIGHER AND ON IT'S OWN RIGHT. Our Flag, U.S. Congress
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otoole
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| 20 Jul 2006 4:18 PM |
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| Gary & Julie will still be meeting at the Road Ranger in Princeton - 1000 - kickstand up @ 1030 sharp heading for Galesburg - we will only be attending the Petty Officer !st Class Jerry Tharp's funeral. Anyone wanting to ride with us, please be ready to roll out of Princeton @ 1030. |
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mike3531
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Lake Zurich, IL.
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| 20 Jul 2006 4:59 PM |
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Bogie, count me in on the 0 dark 30 (sorry 15) departure from Marengo. Sorry to hear about all the issues with your bike. To endure all of that, and without hesitation, vow to do it again, shows clearly the type of people that make up the PGR, and why I'm proud to be a member of the PGR. Your dedication is an inspiration to me, and I'm sure many others. Thank you. See you Saturday!
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"To be born free is an accident, to live free is a privilege, and to die free is a responsibility" LTG Honore` |
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greendragon71
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| 20 Jul 2006 5:39 PM |
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Wanted to re-iterate something going on in Mercer County for all PGR'ers. I noticed a flier while doing duty at the Tharp residence last night that there are campers to assist Patriot Guard Riders who are hungry and/or tired. An organization called the Mercer County Soldiers is providing food vouchers, water and other helpful amenities. Both are avalaible and stocked 24/7: one at the Mercer County Fairground and the other North of the Tharp home at to the right after the "T". A large round of applause for their help and assistance. If I am duplicating another post my apologies.
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GBowman
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Princeton, Illinois Senior Ride Captain in Northern Illinois
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| 20 Jul 2006 5:51 PM |
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Hey Big Lou and Cal - Nice photo in the NewsTribune. (While we were waiting for the arrival of the hearse from Chicago.) My wife said I need to start cutting the sleeves off of my shirts to look tougher "like you guys". Sounds like I need to keep her away from you guys. 
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cgbrocksmith
Posts: 1291
Quincy, IL - "Defend Those Who Defended Us"
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| 20 Jul 2006 6:11 PM |
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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!
Respect and truth, not law, counters the obnoxious!
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