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Pattie 
Posts: 910
New Haven County, CT
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| 07 Nov 2009 1:45 AM |
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Updated 19 Nov 09 1752 est S Sturgis
Final instructions:
Stage at 09:30 in the parking lot behind vacant building at 157 W. Market St. Blairsville. This is 2 blocks west of the church. If you’re coming south on Rte. 217, go past the Sheetz and past the church and turn right on West Brown Street … at the 2nd stop sign on W. Brown, look right and there we’ll be. Please arrive as close to 09:30 as possible.
Briefing at 09:45. Bikes can then go to Ferguson Funeral Home parking lot beside the church. Cars can remain at the staging area, or go find on-street parking nearer to the church.
Flag line at 10:00. Memorial Service begins at 11:00.
Thank you all. Joe
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, November 21, 2009
11 A.M. EST
First United Methodist Church
50 South Walnut Street
Blairsville, PA. 15717
FOR
SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison Jr.
He gave his life for his country while on active duty in Afghanistan on Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Patriot Guard Riders have received an invitation to attend and participate in the Memorial Service for SSgt. Glen H. Stivison Jr.
SSgt. Stivison was born on May 10, 1975 in Blairsville, PA. and was graduated from Blairsville High School in 1994 and entered the Army in 1996. He was a combat engineer assigned to the 569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado, and loved being a soldier.
SSgt Stivison is survived by his wife Eryn Leaver Stivison, two sons, Andrew and Blaze and residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His parents, a sister and two brothers plus numerous relatives reside in the Blairsville, PA. area.
On October 26, 2009, SSgt. Glen H. Stivison Jr. was buried with full military honors at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Staging: First United Methodist Church Parking Lot
50 South Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA. 15717
Staging Time: 0930 ( 9:30 A. M. )
Flagline: 1000 ( 10:00 A.M. )
RCIC: Joe Zinobile
Email: zinobile@yahoo.com
Pat Gross, HOTH Director, W.PA.
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In Honor of my Dad
Stanley John Ptak, Sr. USN AMM2C WWII
America's real heroes don't flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy. Thank you to America's heroes! |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:47 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SSG. Glen Hale Stivison Jr., U.S. Army / OEF. SSG. Stivison, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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BikerRally
Posts: 3
Roy, Utah
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| 07 Nov 2009 1:21 PM |
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| God bless SSgt Glen Hale Stivison Jr, and may he be accepted into the loving arms of our Father In Heaven. God bless ALL of our U.S. Military all over the world in the most important war to ever be fought for our freedom. |
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triker with rods
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Latrobe,Pa.
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:08 PM |
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Karl Goblinger aka Trike Jockey
Retired RC Region #12
NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW OF LOOSING A LOVED ONE.
IN MEMORY OF (Grandson) Benji--10/19/99
angel teddy bear foundation.org (founders)
PARNG `65-71 Co.C 28TH Signal Battalion
American Legion Post 515
Patriot Guard - Retired RC Region #12
G.W.R.R.A.
Riding in Memory of Classmate:
CPL Dennis D. Kaiser Marine Corps - KIA 09 May 1966 S.Vietnam
Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Roble Marine Corps-KIA 16 Sept. 1968 S.Vietnam
Spec.Steven J. Siko 14TH Quartermaster Unit KIA 25 Sept.1991 Operation Desert Storm
Father -in- Law
James E. Palmer S 2/C Navy USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1943--45 ( Battleship X )
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Utrn
Posts: 13
Indiana County, PA - RC
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| 08 Nov 2009 8:27 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison Jr.'s family and friends. Thank you, Lord, for the selfless heroes such as him who've died for us ... and please bless, protect and comfort all those close to him who now mourn.
Thank you for the invitation to come and pay our respects. It will be an honor & privelege to attend.
Joe |
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wackofxr
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| 14 Nov 2009 7:11 AM |
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| God Bless SSgt Stivison. May you be welcomed into heaven's loving arms. You will not be forgotten. Many blessings to family and friends.
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Utrn
Posts: 13
Indiana County, PA - RC
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| 15 Nov 2009 12:40 PM |
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Patriot Guard Riders - Thank you in advance for planning to attend this memorial service.
Planning is still underway. Please note that there is a Sheetz store 1 block north of the church at the intersection of Market & Walnut Streets. Also, we expect to change the staging area from the church parking lot to one of several other nearby lots to avoid over-crowding ... this change cannot be finalized and posted until Thursday, so please check this thread again late Thursday or early Friday.
Long-range weather is now calling for a high of 50 & mostly sunny on Saturday.
Take care, Joe |
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sdoise
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Kinder, La.
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| 16 Nov 2009 9:02 AM |
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| I am sincerely grateful for the military service of SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison, Jr. to protect our freedom and preserve our way of life. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace. |
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Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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wackofxr
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| 17 Nov 2009 1:13 AM |
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"Planning is still underway. Please note that there is a Sheetz store 1 block north of the church at the intersection of Market & Walnut Streets. Also, we expect to change the staging area from the church parking lot to one of several other nearby lots to avoid over-crowding ..."
In regards to the above posting on Nov 15th, in regards to this memorial mission; a bit of information that might be helpful. There is a large unused lot, one and 1/2 blocks directly west of the church lot. This lot should easily hold 40 or more bikes and a few cages. There is an alley way that runs directly from the church lot to the stated lot on S. Liberty. The street intersection would be at W. Campbell and S. Liberty. Hope this helps.
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Utrn
Posts: 13
Indiana County, PA - RC
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| 18 Nov 2009 8:02 PM |
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Thanks for the info, Bob. Tomorrow, we'll find out if we can use the funeral home lot directly beside the church, which would keep the bikes in sight the entire time.
While there, I will check out the lot you mentioned. If it's available & large enough, we can use it for the staging & briefing location & cage parking, then have the bikes go park in the closer lot.
Thanks again for the suggestion. Take care, Joe |
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Utrn
Posts: 13
Indiana County, PA - RC
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| 19 Nov 2009 3:37 PM |
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Final instructions:
Stage at 09:30 in the parking lot behind vacant building at 157 W. Market St. Blairsville. This is 2 blocks west of the church. If you’re coming south on Rte. 217, go past the Sheetz and past the church and turn right on West Brown Street … at the 2nd stop sign on W. Brown, look right and there we’ll be. Please arrive as close to 09:30 as possible.
Briefing at 09:45. Bikes can then go to Ferguson Funeral Home parking lot beside the church. Cars can remain at the staging area, or go find on-street parking nearer to the church.
Flag line at 10:00. Memorial Service begins at 11:00.
Thank you all. Joe |
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vander177
Posts: 4533
Vandergrift, PA
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| 20 Nov 2009 12:35 PM |
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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jwilsr
Posts: 369
Macungie, PA
Ride Captain
PA Region 5
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| 20 Nov 2009 1:36 PM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison Jr. I offer my sincere condolences and sympathies. Thank you Glen for your selfless commitment to our nation and freedom. Your watch has ended and while you leave us in body you live with us forever in spirit. God bless you and your loved ones. Stand down now my brother and rest in eternal peace.
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A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Jack Williams
USAF '63 - '67
Pleiku, RVN '66 - '67
Florida Army National Guard '74 - '78
Standing to honor my hero, my father - WW II US Navy
In Memory of LCPL Luke McCulloch, The Royal Irish Regiment, and all Coalition Forces
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Judge15235
Posts: 15
Pittsburgh, PA.
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| 20 Nov 2009 5:20 PM |
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| Our Prayers and sympathy to the family of this Fallen Hero. God Bless SSgt. Glen Hale Stivson Jr. |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 20 Nov 2009 8:19 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison Jr. ,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Paul E. Babb Sr.-
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
..................... " We Will Stand Until Someone Stands For Us ".......................................
Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
Motorcycle Marshal MS-150
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider .............. " Standing For Those Who Stood For Us "
RC / RG
Conroe, Texas.........................." We Do What We Do Because We Care "
If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have
missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh or two .
.....................Riding in memory of....................................................... Riding in Honor of
..Friend.....................................My Dad ...................My Brother.......................My Uncle
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr. ............Pfc. Leslie Babb...... E4. Roger Babb........SSgt. Juluas C. Sumner
MCSO-3102 .................................WW II .......... Vietnam Vet.........Three tours Korea Two Germany
DIUSMC Paris Island, Beaufort SC.......42 - 45 ......... 68 - 69.........Two Vietnam.......1947......1971 |
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Utrn
Posts: 13
Indiana County, PA - RC
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| 22 Nov 2009 8:03 AM |
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Mission Report:
31 of us made it to Blairsville to honor the sacrifice and memory of SSgt. Glen Hale Stivison, Jr. A sad duty, as always, but heart-warming to be welcomed and appreciated by this hero's family and friends.
A big "Thank you!" to all of our American Legion Rider / PGR members who joined us from around the area ... and to the "1st-time Mission Attenders" ... and especially to all of those who appear time and again, year after year. Please be sure that your presence was greatly appreciated by SSgt. Stivison's family ... they asked me to tell you that.
Thank you, Mrs. Stivison, and other family members for offering us the privilege of coming to pay our respects. May God bless you and keep you all.
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1stCavMP
Posts: 628
Warren, Ohio
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| 22 Nov 2009 12:44 PM |
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of Glen Hale Stivison. May God Comfort you in this time of need and the hard days ahead.
Thank You SSgt. Stivison, for your service and sacrifice to our Country. You will NOT be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Soldier |
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