Zippy 
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Phoenix, AZ
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updated 1839cst 08 Feb 07- XLinAL
Final Itinerary:
Saturday, 10 February, 2007
Staging will be 9:00am at the Community Outreach Center located at 5869 Bartmer Avenue in St. Louis.
My suggestion for directions are I 64 to the McCausland exit, North to Skinker (McCausland turns into Skinker), Skinker to Delmar turn right on Delmar, Delmar to Hamilton turn left on Hamilton, Hamilton to Bartner, the Outreach Center is on the corner of Hamilton and Bartner.
Ride meeting will be at 9:30am.
At this time I’m not sure there will be any facilities at this location but we will have an opportunity to leave for a period of time during the services. My suggestion would be to stop for fuel and relief before you get here.
The Wake will begin at 10:00am at which time we will have a flag line until the service begins at 11:00am and ending at 12:30.
Following the services we will escort Sgt. Gist and his family to Jefferson Barracks for burial.
Those coming from the airport should discuss your routes there. One suggestion might be 170 to Delmar then all the way in to Hamilton.
IMPORTANT: Do not go to the funeral home. There will be no one there. Make sure to go to the Community Outreach Center.
There is possibly a 2 mission here so let’s try to have a good number of people.
If anyone needs any more information please feel free to email me.
Smackwater
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Updated - 08 Feb 07 1111ET - PGRLabLuvr
It has just come to my attention that we should and will be prepared for our secondary mission.
Staging will be posted this afternoon. Please follow this thread closely.
Thanks,
Mike
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updated 7 Feb. 07 harly69g
The Wife and Mother of Sgt. Gist Jr. have requested Patriot Guard participation at the services for their son, husband and American Hero.
This is the information I have at this time and I will update it as soon as I have the rest.
Services for Sgt. Milton Gist Jr. are to be held at the Austin Layne Mortuary in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, February 10, 2007. The wake will be from 10:00am till 11:00am followed by funeral services from 11:00am till 12:30pm. Burial will follow services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc.
7239 West Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63136
Ride and staging information will be posted soon. Please forward this information to those you know.
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Bill Richart will make contact in the morning and an RC will be assigned at that time.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 133-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 05, 2007
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died Jan. 30 at Ramadi, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations.They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Killed were:
Sgt. Corey J. Aultz, 31, of Port Orchard, Wash.
Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr., 27, of St Louis.
For further information in regard to this release the media can contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-0611-705-4859.
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"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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TMR
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:19 PM |
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"There is no greater love", say the Lord, "than to lay down your life for a friend".
Thank you and God Bless you, Sgt Gist, for being willing to do just that.
TMR
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jbm1955
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| 05 Feb 2007 4:28 PM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. May God comfort and guide you through this difficult time. |
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Uffda
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| 05 Feb 2007 5:35 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Milton.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
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ac57
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| 05 Feb 2007 5:52 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . 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 .
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NoNo
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| 05 Feb 2007 5:58 PM |
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My condolences to the Gist family. Milton Thank You for your service to our country.
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 05 Feb 2007 7:42 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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We Will Always Remember
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85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
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lgc
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Macon, Missouri
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| 05 Feb 2007 9:31 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Standing by in Macon.
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DrWho
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wwr2
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| 05 Feb 2007 10:27 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr.
May God you
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ralesage
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| 06 Feb 2007 4:27 AM |
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| My condolences to the family of SGT Gist. His sacrifice will not be forgoten. Rest in Peace Brother. |
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MO Army National Guard 1997-2001
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vander177
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Vandergrift, PA
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| 06 Feb 2007 4:40 AM |
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| My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT Milton A. Gist Jr. I thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice for this great country. You may be gone, but, you will not be fogotten. |
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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
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DragonWagon
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Ride Captain St Peters Missouri
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| 06 Feb 2007 5:35 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your sacrifices for our great nation. |
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Dragon Wagon
Retired USAF MSGT
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Praynsoul
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St. Charles, MO
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| 06 Feb 2007 6:00 AM |
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My heartfelt prayers go to the family and friends of Sgt. Gist. His heorism is greatly appreciated and never forgotten.
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RRJ Chapter 9
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BelgianArmy
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Brussels, Belgium
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| 06 Feb 2007 6:49 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr.
You will not be forgotten!
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Dandy1
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| 06 Feb 2007 6:59 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the Family of Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Stay close to the Lord for that is where your son is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Proud mom of LCpl. Leon B. Deraps, KIA 5-6-06 in Al Anbar Providence IRAG |
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BR
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| 06 Feb 2007 7:52 AM |
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| Our hearts grieve for each family member as you stand with our hero. Thank you Sgt. Gist for the sacrifice that you have made and we are all richer for the gift that you have given to our nation in the name of freedom and for the protection of our country. May each of us find peace in the fact that God knows the number of our days and loves us unmeasurably. |
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wvhusker
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| 06 Feb 2007 9:39 AM |
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SGT Gist Jr.,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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greense96
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| 06 Feb 2007 10:15 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Sgt Gist you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Milton your mission is over and our GOD has a new one for you so we will take over for now. Thanks You for you service to our country and you have my RESPECT and HONOR! Stew "THE HAT" in (Az) Gillespie. I will not be able to be there with you but you all will be in my thoughts and especially in my prayers. Stew |
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rmounce
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| 06 Feb 2007 10:19 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen hero, Sgt. Milton A. Gist. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. Standing by in Florissant.
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| 06 Feb 2007 10:57 AM |
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Sgt. Gist,
Thank You for your service to this great nation. You are a American Hero and will be rembered.
To the family, may god help you thur this time.
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Whirlwind
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| 06 Feb 2007 11:08 AM |
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Thank you Sgt Milton A. Gist Jr, for your service to our country. I offer my sincere condolences and my prayers to your family. Rest easy sir, and know that your heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Smackwater will be RC and is currently contacting the family. From speaking with FT Leonard Wood, I would expect this to become a Confirmed Mission. |
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Smackwater
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Missouri State Captain
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| 06 Feb 2007 11:50 AM |
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The Wife and Mother of Sgt. Gist Jr. have requested Patriot Guard participation at the services for their son, husband and American Hero.
This is the information I have at this time and I will update it as soon as I have the rest.
Services for Sgt. Milton Gist Jr. are to be held at the Austin Layne Mortuary in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, February 10, 2007. The wake will be from 10:00am till 11:00am followed by funeral services from 11:00am till 12:30am. Burial will follow services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc.
7239 West Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63136
Ride and staging information will be posted soon. Please forward this information to those you know. |
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Randy48
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| 06 Feb 2007 12:08 PM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. Standing by at the Fort. |
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sv4sheri
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| 06 Feb 2007 12:34 PM |
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My husband and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Gist. We will try to make this a priority to attend to support his friends and family. We are praying for you all.
Standing by in Columbia. |
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