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Pattie 
Posts: 912
New Haven County, CT
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| 07 Nov 2009 1:38 AM |
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12 Nov - Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, Denver, Co
The family of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, have requested the Patriot Guard Riders for his funeral service and interment. Danny passed away early this morning after a long fight with leukemia and other health issues likely brought on by his exposure to agent orange.
This mission will consist of the following parts:
Funeral Service
St. Louis Catholic Church
3310 S. Sherman Street
Englewood, CO
Viewing - 1000 (10:00 am)
Service - 1100 (11:00am)
Staging will take place in the parking lot on the northeast corner of Lincoln st and Floyd Ave, one block west of the church at 0930 (9:30am).
Interment
Ft. Logan National Cemetery
3698 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO
Staging for this portion will take place at the Ft. Logan visitors information center at 1130 (11:30am)
Steve "DaSwampfox" Marsh will be the Ride Captain for this mission.
For those not aware, Danny was a longtime friend and coworker of our retired State Captain Brad Lewellen, so this mission has special meaning for him. Let's have a huge turnout..
Thanks.
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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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monmixr
Posts: 1914
Bartlett, Illinois
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| 07 Nov 2009 2:05 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow. |
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Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders.
Eric C. Kuhn
Ride Captain
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980
In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr.
In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009 |
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Billboy
Posts: 5199
Webster, Fl.
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:23 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered”
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor
Webster, Fl.
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10119
Lacey, WA
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| 07 Nov 2009 4:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Montoya, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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mailman
Posts: 22190
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 5:25 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Vietnam Veteran Danny Montoya. Rest In Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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vander177
Posts: 4549
Vandergrift, PA
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| 07 Nov 2009 6:19 AM |
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Karen and I send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of VietNam Veteran Danny Montoya . We thank for your military service and sacrifices you made for this grateful nation in fighting terrorism and keeping peace worldwide. We thank you for our freedom. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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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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Charger
Posts: 3938
Golden, Colorado
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| 07 Nov 2009 7:10 AM |
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Thank you to Colorado Assistant State Captain Ted Malone, and Forum Moderator Pattie for posting this mission. Yes, as stated in the lower part of the top post, I knew and worked with Danny for many years, and still work with his wife and my friend, Janet. Danny was one of those 'crazy' personalities that people were instantly drawn to, and all of us that worked with him were so glad to see him retire and enjoy his retirement so much. What most of us did not know was that he had been sick for a long time, suffering from various things probably brought on by exposure to agent orange during his time serving for the Army in Vietnam. The very last time I got to sit with him and talk, he told me a story about working with 60 gallon drums of the stuff with hand cranks on top, and how they would get the stuff all over themselves as they worked to load it for use. Horrible the way the stuff got into their systems and caused so many of our veterans such pain and anguish later in their lives.....
Danny was a motorcycle rider, and had just recently joined the Patriot Guard Riders, although never having the chance to ride on a mission because of his recent fight with Leukemia. Danny was a really great guy, and will be missed by many. I will be attending this mission in PGR attire, but will be attending the services instead of standing the flag lines. Janet and the rest of his family will be extremely honored to have any of you that possibly can to attend this mission, and I know I will be particularly humbled to have you all there for my friends.
Ride Safe, and see you on Thursday. |
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~ |
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Easy.
Posts: 4731
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 7:19 AM |
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My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, Denver, Co,.
Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.
We will hold you in our prayers.
GOD BLESS,
Barry (Easy) Bertolini
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Ride Safe and GOD BLESS,
BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI
PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain
Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com
CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association)
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want
in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our
soul, the other for our freedom."
PGR NC Calender
PGR: NC MySpace
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hbomb802
Posts: 70
Tuscumbia, AL
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| 07 Nov 2009 7:59 AM |
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| With a heavy heart I extend my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Danny Montoya. A Great American Hero and a brother to all that served he will be missed but not forgotten. Your war is over my brother. |
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"Stand down soldier, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored Eternal Peace."
'We knew you for only a short time but we will never forget you. You gave your youth, your life, all that you had for your country. We can do no less in return than to preserve the memory of that sacrifice so that it will not be in vain. We pledge to do what ever we can to see to it that your loss will be counted among the last sacrifices that must be made on the altar of Mars, the ancient god of war. Till we meet again at roll call on the last firebase.'
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."- Douglas MacArthur
"I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American."
Daniel Webster (1782 - 1852)
"In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons."
Herodotus
"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died. Who gave that right to me."
Lee Greenwood
God please take care of our Heroes in Afganistan, Iraq or where ever they are. Watch over them and protect them during this time of danger. Bring them home safely away from harm's way.
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mlmsan
Posts: 6963
Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:05 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Danny Montoya, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Danny Montoya's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Danny Montoya, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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Dalancas
Posts: 286
Highlands Ranch, CO
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:07 AM |
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Sorry to hear of Dannys passing too soon. Prayers for peace and comfort for Dannys family and friends, especially for Janet and for you, Brad. Its great that Danny had so much love from you both in his life before he left us. You will see him again and he will be healthy and disease free.
I hope to attend this mission for Danny, and support Janet and Brad and the rest of his family and friends.
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Riding in memory of three great soldiers:
Spc Scott Reynolds, US Army
Spc Sabas Cecilio, US Army
PFC Marvin Edmond, US Army |
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Soloman
Posts: 434
Golden CO
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:17 AM |
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My condolences to Dannys family and friends. I will make every effort to be there for this one.
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Mike Rosenthal
Asst. State Captain / Denver & Northern CO.
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aoop
Posts: 3304
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:26 AM |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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mandermik1
Posts: 116
Littleton CO
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:30 AM |
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Danny's physical journey is over please accept my condolences. To Janet, family, Brad and friends I hope that everyone can be comforted at this time and have faith that Danny will be remembered by all who knew him. It will be my honor to stand with my fellow Vietnam brother.
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matrat
Posts: 152
Aurora, CO
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| 07 Nov 2009 6:04 PM |
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Shay and I send our condolences out to the family and friends of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, Denver, Co,.
Stand relieved Brother. We've got the watch...
We regret that we will be unable to attend in person, but our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Rest in peace.
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Ray "Riff Raff" Verschuyl
Rocky Mountain Navy - Aurora CO
Retired Sr. Chief - USN 74 - 97
VoVMC CO St. President
PGR - Colorado Ride Captain - E Metro Denver
Riding in honor of:
Doyle Wilmer Lynn
Commander - US Navy
Date of Birth: 03 November 1926
Date of Loss: 27 May 1965
North Vietnam Status - Killed/Body Not Recovered
Ne Oublie
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New Mexico
Posts: 2156
Temple City, California 91780
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| 07 Nov 2009 7:58 PM |
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To the family and friends of Danny Montoya, I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army Vietnam era veteran I salute you Danny and thank you for defending our country and our freedom during the Vietnam War. You are a true American Hero. Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga a Su lado en el Cielo. Vaya con Dios mi hermano y descansa en paz. Rest in peace my brother. Freedom is not free. The price is written on The Wall. Danny will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but NEVER forgotten. Vets don't forget!
Hero Down - Kickstands Up
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Receipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
Louis Rocco - Albuquerque |
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NorthernCowboy
Posts: 148
Colorado Springs
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:34 PM |
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As usual, I cannot attend that day. Brad, God Bless You for staying that close to these folks and being there for them. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Danny, rest easy now. Your pain and trials are finally over. Thank you for your faithful service...You will not be forgotten. I will be standing in spirit... |
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
- General George S. Patton, Jr
PRC(AW), USN.
18 years and still proudly serving.
Proud husband of a Fightin' Seabee! |
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Rfor2005
Posts: 530
Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff
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| 07 Nov 2009 8:46 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Danny Montoya, Vietnam Veteran, PGR Rider. My condolences go out to all of you in your time of need. I stand in silent prayer of your loss alongside my fellow PGR brothers and sisters. Thank you for your time and service to our country. You have completed your final mission, and it is now time for us to honor you on your final ride.
"Patriot Guard Riders"
Why do they come? They don't even know him. Yet they stand for hours. In the cold, the heat, in the rain, in the snow, they never ask for a thing in return. But yet they receive so much. Many are veterans. Many are not. Why do they care? They stand in silence. They stand with tears in their eyes. They stand for a fallen hero. They stand because they care. They stand in respect. They stand in honor. They stand because they must. They stand because it is their duty. Their duty is to the fallen. Their duty is to their country. Their duty is to the grieving family. And their duty is to themselves. They are the Patriot Guard Riders. And they will stand until someone stands for them.
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Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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kbell
Posts: 2965
Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain
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| 07 Nov 2009 9:44 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Danny Montoya. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. |
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Karen (kerrybell) Trone
If you are going to worry then don't pray...
If you are going to pray then don't worry !!
For I know the plans I have for you....
Jeremiah 29:11
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
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ROBERTRPEARMAN
Posts: 5297
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY
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| 08 Nov 2009 1:35 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VIETNAM VETERAN DANNY MONTOYA (USA). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WELCOME HOME DANNY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN
ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 1330
West Central Florida
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| 08 Nov 2009 4:22 AM |
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Danny Montoya. May you rest in peace my friend, wrapped in the loving arms of God Almighty. Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 67-68
VFW Member
Tan Son Nhut Association - tsna.org
Retired Deputy Sheriff (27 years)
Riding for POW/MIA’s - “You Are Not Forgotten”
Weekly article (page 4) under “Military and Motorcycles” - northrivernewsonline.com
"For those that have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" - U.S. Marine, Khe Sanh, 1968
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malone0504
Posts: 276
Falcon, CO
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| 08 Nov 2009 9:15 AM |
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Brad....Danny is lucky to have had you as a friend....and I am sure he passed peacefully knowing that he has such a good friend to look after Janet, and to help her thru the grieving! I will be there to help honor your friend Danny!!
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Charger
Posts: 3938
Golden, Colorado
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| 08 Nov 2009 2:07 PM |
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Father Bob and I went over today to see Janet. She had asked if we could get Danny's Harley to the services at the church and at Ft Logan. We had to charge it for a while but Bob got it started. I asked Bob to ride the bike and he was honored to be asked and will do so. Bob recognized the bike, having seen it around before, so he and Danny have probably met. I instantly thought of Bob when asked to get the bike to the services, thinking that he and Danny were so much alike.
I showed Janet how to get onto the PGR website, and she got a chance to look through the various things everybody has posted during the time that we all prayed for Danny as he fought to live, and now that we are preparing to stand and show them honor and respect. She has asked that I let all know how amazed and thankful she us for an organization like the PGR, where a group will write and do such wonderful things for people they do not know. After the mission is over, I will sit down with her again and help her post in her own words......
Bob and I then drove by the church to lay eyes on the area. The parking lot we are using for staging is the same we used a few years ago, with plenty of space, but a few issues. The southwest half of the lot is paved, and we should be careful to save that part for motorcycles. The other half is very loose gravel, so lets be sure to park all cages in that area.
I want to again thank everybody for all the thoughts and prayers you have given to Janet and Danny the last couple of weeks, and for all the support you have given Janet since Danny moved on to heaven. I greatly appreciate all of you that will be attending the services, and want all of you that want to but cannot to know that I understand and thank you for being there with us in spirit. |
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Retired Colorado State Captain
Proud PGR Blue Hat
"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid"
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igo2xs
Posts: 473
Salisbury, North Carolina
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| 09 Nov 2009 12:22 AM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Danny Montoya, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. May your loving memories, in time, help to ease your pain.
Thank you, Danny Montoya, for your service and for protecting the freedom of our country. You will always be remembered as a true American Hero.
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Riding in Memory of my Cousin USN John David Jackson MIA 1983
And all of our brave servicemen and women that have and continue to defend this great nation.
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RTF
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Lakewood, Co.
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| 09 Nov 2009 3:39 AM |
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| It will be our honor to stand for Danny. we will bring the flags. Rich & Yvonne |
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