Koolness 
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Updated on 16 Jan 07 at 1738 CST by Kool
Mission itinerary and staging information:
Thursday, January 18th Visitation
Staging: Highland National Golf Course
1403 Montreal Ave. St. Paul, MN 55116
Directions: Take I-35E to West 7th St (Exit 103-B)
Go South on West 7th to Montreal Ave, Turn right (West) onto Montreal.
The entrance to the parking lot is less than 1/4 mile ahead on your right.
Itinerary:
12:30 PM - Staging area opens
1:30 PM - Pre-mission briefing
1:40 PM - Depart for Highland Park Sr. High School
1:50 PM - Arrive at the school, set up flag lines
2:00 PM (EST) - SSG Wosika arrives and is brought into the school
2:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Visitation
8:30 PM (EST) - Dismissed
Due to the length of the mission on Thursday I will not expect people to have to commit to the entire afternoon and evening.
If you will be arriving late please park at the staging area and walk up to the school if possible (approx 1/2 mile).
There will be a sign posted in the staging area with a phone number to call for a ride if you are unable to walk that distance.
Notes:
This service may run long depending on how many guests arrive for the visitation.
Current weather forecast for Thursday is a high of 25, low of 11, and 40% chance of snow showers.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY
We will have a place to warm up periodically inside the school.
As always please bring your flag and anything you need to be self sufficient.
Friday, January 19th Funeral
Staging: Sears South Parking Lot (just West of the Kelly Inn)
On Marion St, just North of I-94, St. Paul, MN 55103
Directions: Take I-94 to Marion St (Exit 241)
Go North and turn into the parking lot just North of St. Anthony Ave.
Please park in the far Southwest corner of the lot.
Itinerary:
6:30 AM - Staging area opens
8:15 AM - Pre-mission briefing
8:30 AM - Depart for St. Paul Cathedral
8:40 AM - Arrive at St. Paul Cathedral, set up flag lines
9:00 AM (EST) - SSG Wosika arrives and is brought into the Cathedral
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Visitation
10:00 AM - 11:15 (EST) Funeral service
11:45 AM (EST) - Dismissed
The family will have a private interment service, our mission will end when the funeral procession has departed the Cathedral.
Notes:
Current weather forecast for Friday morning is mostly cloudy with temps of 10 to 15.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND DRESS ACCORDINGLY
We will have a place to warm up periodically available.
As always please bring your flag and anything you will need to be self sufficient.
Any questions please contact me at: birdie@mnpatriotguard.org
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
UPDATE
James M. Wosika Jr. has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
His family is requesting our presence at the visitation service and funeral service.
The visitation will be held at Highland Park Sr. High School in St. Paul on Thursday, January 18.
The funeral service will be held at the St. Paul Cathedral on Friday, January 19.
Detailed times and staging locations will be posted as soon as an itinerary is set for the mission.
Please continue to monitor this thread for mission updates as plans are finalized.
Any questions related to this mission can be e-mailed to birdie@mnpatriotguard.org
Thank you to all of you who are standing by to honor SSG Wosika, a hero of this nation.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
www.patriotguard.org
www.mnpatriotguard.org
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updated Jan. 11 07 10:07 pm harly69g
UPDATE
The family of SGT Wosika has requested Patriot Guard presence at his upcoming services. We are humbled and Honored to accept this invitation so we may pay Respect, and Honor to a Minnesota Hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedoms he defended.
The Ride Captain for this mission will be Nate “Birdie” Zenker. Please watch this forum post for official information as it comes available. Thank you all for “doing the right thing”.
John “Cooch” Cocchiarella
Minnesota Patriot Guard
State Captain
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No. 023-07
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James M. Wosika Jr., 24, of St. Paul, Minn., died Jan. 9 in Fallujah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol. Wosika was assigned to the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Crookston, Minn.
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lonestarcompanies
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Blaine, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 4:48 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Wosika family! Sgt. Wosika's death is felt by us all. James, your service is done... rest in peace!
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Riding in memory of my Grandfather, Rolf Kamp. US Navy (LST859) WWII & Army
and in honor of my Dad, SSG Terrance Kamp, who is currently serving with the Red Bulls in Iraq.
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hoss4468
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New Lisbon, WI
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| 10 Jan 2007 4:54 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of this American Hero. Fair Winds and Following Seas....
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Roadrash26
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Scandia, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 4:58 PM |
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We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Wosika; God bless you and may you rest in peace, mission accomplished. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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Linnea Strandness
Riding in memory of:
Harry Standley, USN, WWII
Eugene E. Zohfeld, USA, WWII
William F. Genovese, USA, 1st Cavalry Division, Vietnam
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."
- General Douglas MacArthur
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calamityjane
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brooklyn park mn
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| 10 Jan 2007 5:22 PM |
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my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. James M Wosika Jr. may the great spirit watch over you all and help you during these sad times.
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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DFG
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Somersworth, NH
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| 10 Jan 2007 5:30 PM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of Sgt. James M. Wosika Jr
O Lord, into your hands, we humbly entrust our brother.
In this life you embraced him with your tender love;
deliver him now from every evil and bid him enter eternal rest.
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Somersworth, NH
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dlinjerdal
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| 10 Jan 2007 5:32 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Wosika may God carry you through your sorrows,we will never forget your loved one he is our American hero,rest well young man you are with God now. |
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blusun5
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Wildwood, IL
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| 10 Jan 2007 6:15 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. James M. Wosika. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. Rest in God's caring arm Solider.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET.
Standing by in Grayslake, IL...
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"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us will or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of freedom". ~ John F. Kennedy 1961 |
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live2ride55
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Eden Prairie, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 6:16 PM |
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To the Wosika Family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathies in your time of grief; Sgt. James Wosika's sacrifice in protecting our way of life will not be forgotten. He is a true hero. I hope your family may find comfort in knowing that this nation grieves at his loss and yet is proud of his courage, his service to country and for making the ultimate sacrifice. May you find peace in knowing that James has now returned home.
God Bless you all!
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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ac57
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A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 10 Jan 2007 6:20 PM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Wosika during this difficult time . We are forever grateful to this young Hero for his courage , service and sacrifice for our Nation . God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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Honeydog
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| 10 Jan 2007 6:33 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Wosika.
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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Lori Musolf
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Litchfield, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 7:13 PM |
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Our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. James Wosika. We cannot express the deep loss we feel losing another Great American hero. May you rest in peace now Sgt. Wosika.
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Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
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| 10 Jan 2007 7:26 PM |
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MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS FINE, BRAVE AMERICAN SOLDIER. THOUGH YOUR HEART IS FILLED WITH SADNESS. NEVER FORGET THAT HIS WAS FILLED WITH YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
THE BODY, HEART AND MIND MAY DIE... BUT: MEMORIES NEVER DIE
I'LL DRINK A TOAST TO YOU MY FRIEND, COME IN AND SET RIGHT DOWN. HERE YOU CAN RELAX YOUR SHIRT, AND YOU WON'T SEE A FROWN. WE DON'T CARE WHERE YOU COME FROM, OR THE RELIGION THAT YOU LIVE. WE KNOW WHAT YOU'VE DONE YOUNG-MAN, AND WE WON'T MAKE YOU GIVE. HERE YOU'LL BE APPRECIATED, FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE. WE KNOW HOW SOME FEEL ABOUT YOU, BUT HERE YOU'RE NUMBER ONE. WE DON'T CARE WHAT COLOR YOU ARE, OR THE WAY YOU SAY YOUR VOWELS. WE KNOW THE HORROR YOU'VE LIVED WITH, AND HERE WE'RE ALL JUST PALS. WE DON'T CARE HOW OLD YOU ARE, FROM TEN TO NINETY SEVEN. AND THERE ARE ALSO WOMEN, HERE IN SOLDIER HEAVEN….
BECAUSE OF YOUR COURAGEOUS AND HONORABLE SERVICE THIS GREAT NATION WILL ALWAYS BE FREE. |
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Fargo, N.D.
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| 10 Jan 2007 7:43 PM |
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| Sgt. Wosika, you are a brave hero.You have so nobly given your life to ensure freedoms around the world. We as citizens of this great nation are deeply indebted to you and grieve as do your family and friends. May God's peace comfort those who mourn the loss of a brave soldier. Fargo Co-Ride Captian, David K. Pagel |
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Saint Peter, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 7:44 PM |
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| my condolence to the family, standing by in Saint Peter. |
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| 10 Jan 2007 8:53 PM |
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The Wosika family will be in my thoughts. Sgt Wosika, you are a hero we all can look upon with honor and respect.
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:15 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in peace.
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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BobsHonda
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Andover, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:17 PM |
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I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Wosika. May God bless you and may you rest in peace. Your mission has been accomplished. I thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. |
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U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
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Norske
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Buffalo, MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:25 PM |
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gcelton
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:31 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Wosika. He will be remembered as a true American Hero.
Sgt Wosika, thank you for your service to our Country. Rest in peace - your mission is complete.
May God welcome you with open arms.
Standing by in Cottage Grove . . .
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U.S. Army, Field Artillery (Ret)
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Wolfiefxd
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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:38 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Wosika. You will all be remembered in my prayers tonight. |
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Don Rasmuson
NE ND Co-Ride Captain
State Services Assistant
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KawTipper
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Stewart,MN
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| 10 Jan 2007 9:40 PM |
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The Wosika family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Standing by, forever grateful. |
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lil buddha
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somerset wi
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| 10 Jan 2007 10:22 PM |
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to the family of sgt. wosika my thoughts and prayers go out to you may you know god is always watching you
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Tats_FXD
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Minnesota
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| 11 Jan 2007 5:20 AM |
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Thank You Sgt. James M. Wosika for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family and friends.
Depending on work schedule.
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Land of the Free... Because of the Brave.
Proud to be part of the PGR.
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MNPatriot
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Hampton, GA
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| 11 Jan 2007 5:39 AM |
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| My spouse and I send our condolenses to the family and friends of Sgt. James Wosika. May God comfort you during this time.
I know that James is a Hero because he elected to go and serve his country. He will be missed. However, the act of giving the untimate sacrifice is a credit to his character and a trait of his legacy. |
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Don Jenkins, E-7 Ret, USAF
"Great people are common people who have committed themselves to uncommon goals."
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