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updated 4 May 07 harly69g
FINAL ITINERARY
ATTN: 24/7 Honor Guard requested. Need volunteers. Please contact either Ride Capt. or Road Captain (#'s below) if you can help honor this young man.
ARRIVAL PFC Cole Spencer will be arriving @ 11:46am on Saturday May 5th at the Decatur airport. We will be escorting PFC Spencer and his family to McMullen-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan, IL.
STAGING: RURAL KING PARKING LOT @ JUNCTION 36 & 121 AT 11:00AM
VISITATION Sunday May 6th: 2:00 - 500PM Flag line in place by 12:45 for family visitation @1:00pm
Calvary Baptist Church
717 Front St.
Gays, IL
STAGING: 11:00 AM We need a small flag line in place by 12:00 noon when FH brings body to church. Full flag line in place for family arrival by 12:45PM.
DIRECTIONS: On Front St., 1 blk off Hwy 16, on backside of grain bins. There are no convenience stores here, but there is a Casey's in Windsor, about 6 miles west of Gays or there are plenty in Mattoon, 3 miles East of Gays.
FUNERAL Monday May7th1:30 PM
Calvary Baptist Church
Gays, IL
Following services will escort PFC Cole Spencer and his family to Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
STAGING: 12 O NOON on Front St. Same as on Sunday
BRIEFING @ 12:30 PM
DIRECTIONS: From I 57 take Exits #184 or Exit 190 (depending which direction coming from) Go to Rt 16 in Mattoon to Gays.
From Effingham are can take Rt 33 to Rt 32 N to Rt 16. Turn Right and follow into Gays.
Can also take Rt 45 from North or South
From SW IL area can take Rt 40 to RT 128 (between Altamont and St. Elmo) Follow to Rt 16 and turn Right. Follow RT. 16 thru Shelbyville and on into Gays.
Small town, but easy to find.
Mike Bowman
Assistant State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
Father of an American Patriot
"A man's country is not a certain area of land, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle." ~George William Curtis
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THIS IS A CONFIRMED MISSION
DETAILS PENDING:
Patriot Guard Riders will escort PFC Cole Spencer to McMullen-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan, IL pending his arrival. Tentative arrival may be Champaign, IL, Sat. May 5.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Gays, IL. Family has requested a flag line at both.
Mother has notified me that her son has been promoted to SPC. Cole Spencer.
Please watch this thread closely for updates as we get them.
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No. 518-07
May 01, 2007 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 28 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
Killed were:
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas.
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, Calif.
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Ill.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at (706) 545-3512; after hours, call (706) 545-2218. |
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 3:59 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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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
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
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VTX Glen
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Elmhurst, IL
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| 01 May 2007 4:54 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole Spencer. May he rest in peace. |
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Our Soldiers protect us with courage and pride.
We support them with honor and respect.
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 01 May 2007 4:58 PM |
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I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Private First Class Cole E. Spencer. I care that he served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. May there be a special place for him in Heaven. He gave his 'all' so young. He has joined the ranks of heroes and I love him for that. I will never forget. ~ Rose
http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2007/05/01/news/state/1023117.txt
Moultrie County Soldier Killed in Iraq
Picture here:
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=5608
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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?”
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greense96
Posts: 167
Stew "THE HAT" Gillespie,Il Illinois Ride Captain
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| 01 May 2007 5:33 PM |
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| To the family and friends of Pvt Spencer you have my thoughts and prayers. GOD says your mission is complete and we will carry on Brother. GOD as a new mission for you. Will be standing by and it would be my honor to ride for you and show you the HONOR and RESPECT that you have earned. Stew "THE HAT" in Gillespie |
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iScoot2
Posts: 2040
handlebar to handlebar with my ole man
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| 01 May 2007 5:45 PM |
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Rest In Peace Pvt. Cole E. Spencer.
Sincere condolences and prayers for family and friends.
Respects,
Scoot
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Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties.
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jbm1955
Posts: 1267
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 01 May 2007 5:50 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Pfc. Cole E. Spencer. May you find comfort in knowing that he's at peace in everlasting glory with our Lord. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
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| 01 May 2007 6:25 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. The ultimate sacrifice of this True American Hero, in defense of our freedom, will never be forgotten. May God help this family find peace at a most difficult time. |
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hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
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Bow6
Posts: 50
Greenup / Toledo, IL ... IL Road Captain
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| 01 May 2007 6:49 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. |
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Keep the Faith... |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 01 May 2007 7:07 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PVT. Cole E. Spencer, U.S. Army. PVT. Spencer, 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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blusun5
Posts: 696
Wildwood, IL
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| 01 May 2007 7:17 PM |
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Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. You are an American Hero. May God continue hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Colleen
USN RET
Standing by in Grayslake, IL…
“And everyday I’m giving all I can because I’m damn proud to be an American.
Yeah, I made some friends, and I’ve lost some too.
When I think about what they gave for me and you”
~Rushlow Harris – Bagpipes Cryin’ Lyrics.
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Tazfan1
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watson, IL
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| 01 May 2007 7:29 PM |
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| Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Pvt. Spencer. My prayers are with you. |
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mpleasant
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Lake County, IL
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| 01 May 2007 7:35 PM |
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| Thank you, Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, for your service and dedication to our country. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 01 May 2007 7:56 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. 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, Cole.
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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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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seabeebu1
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Albion, Illinois
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| 01 May 2007 8:04 PM |
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| Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and sacrifice Pvt. Spencer. May God be with you and your family, friends, and community during this time of loss. You are an American Hero and it is my honor to stand by for your service. Stand down young man, you have been relieved. |
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Freak Show
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GraysLake IL
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| 01 May 2007 8:36 PM |
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| May God look over you and your family and friends Pvt. Spencer - Thank You for protecting my family. |
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"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."
- Albert Einstein
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johnden
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Deltona, FL
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| 01 May 2007 8:40 PM |
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| Every notification hurts...those from the 3rd ID tug a little harder. To the friends and family of Pvt Spencer, please know that we will never forget the sacrafice of this American Hero. Rest in peach Cole. "ROCK OF THE MARNE"! |
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The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree. ~Thomas Campbell
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zredmanz
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Pearland, TX.
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| 01 May 2007 8:51 PM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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wwr2
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| 01 May 2007 8:53 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer
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cocoakatie
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Oneida, IL
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| 01 May 2007 9:41 PM |
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My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. May god comfort you in his arms during this difficult time. Thank you Pvt. Cole E. Spencer for everything you have done for our country. You are a "TRUE HERO" and you will "NOT BE FORGOTTEN". God Bless you and your family.
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
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| 01 May 2007 10:35 PM |
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PVT Spencer,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Snowhite
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Elsberry, Mo.
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| 02 May 2007 3:39 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pvt. Cole E. Spencer. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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UnderseaChoef
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| 02 May 2007 5:13 AM |
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| My deepest condolences. |
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vander177
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| 02 May 2007 5:39 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PVT Cole E. Spencer. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
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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
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windsinger
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Medina,Ohio
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| 02 May 2007 6:23 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PVT. COLE E. SPENCER. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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