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| 06 Jun 2006 10:45 PM |
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We need Riders!
Senator Marty Golden of the New York State Senate is having a SUPPORT THE TROOPS RALLY and has invited the PGR.
I am asking all the PGR who can attend to please help us make a good showing.
It will be held on Sunday, June 11th, 2006
Time is 1:00pm at the laceName>JohnlaceName> laceName>PaullaceName> laceName>JoneslaceName> laceType>ParklaceType> in Brooklyn
4th Ave and 101st street
I will be staging at laceName>CeaseslaceName> laceType>BaylaceType> off the Belt Parkway (Bay Parkway exit)
At 10:45 and leaving at 11:30
Anyone wanting to come please drop me a line, I need to get in touch with the Senator’s office, he is setting up the final staging area and notifying the local police for us. |
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem" -President Ronald Reagan, 1985
Semper- Fi
Scott W. Deal
USMC Vet 1979-1985
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car61
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Rolesville, NC
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| 07 Jun 2006 7:00 AM |
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Scott, count me in!!
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Tom McNulty
FDNY, Retired
"Never Forget"
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 614
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 07 Jun 2006 8:54 AM |
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Scott,
As we discussed on the phone last night--I will put out a NJ notification and lead a contingent for this event. I see it as a great PR op for the Patriot Guard and also as a great way to show our continued support for our troops and heroes serving our country. We will ride in and meet at our usual staging area off the Belt. See ya on Sunday. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org |
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Orbit
Posts: 42
Rockland County, NY (near NJ & CT)
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| 07 Jun 2006 10:56 AM |
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| Scott, I'm going to try to attend. I'll likely be coming from my girlfriend's house in Suffolk County, so I'll see if I can meet up with L'il Jon again. |
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Bruce from Rockland County, NY
My thanks to those who have served |
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D.L.McBadd
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Hunterdon, New Jersey
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:18 AM |
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| I'm in from western NJ |
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MsUncleBuck
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Millville NJ
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:30 AM |
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Hawk,
I will try an make this one. I won't know until Friday. Please try and keep me in the loop.
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dennismyth
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:49 AM |
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I believe this rally should not be a "PGR" event as it goes against the mission statement and showing up at a Republican's senator's political rally might send the wrong message. I probably have some enemies now but we should stay away from non-funeral events. If members want to go they should, but they should not go representing PGR. thank you.
6/8/06
I have read the postings and I agree that we should do anything to support our Troops. Therefore I retract the above statement. Thank you all for your input. |
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hklein
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| 07 Jun 2006 11:53 AM |
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Sorry Hawk ,but I have a previous engagement on Sunday 6/11/06.
Good Luck with your talk, and remember to talk s-l-o-w-l-y!
Harvey from Morristown. |
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SirHailstone
Posts: 261
Indianapolis, IN
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| 07 Jun 2006 12:31 PM |
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Posted By dennismyth on 06/07/2006 11:49 AM
I believe this rally should not be a "PGR" event as it goes against the mission statement and showing up at a Republican's senator's political rally might send the wrong message. I probably have some enemies now but we should stay away from non-funeral events. If members want to go they should, but they should not go representing PGR. thank you. I'm not in NY but I figure if a PGR state captain made this announcement he's cleared the mission with the "chain of command".
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Republican. Patriot. Rider.
"We made a difference. We made the city stronger. We made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad. Not bad at all" - President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)
I wear a helmet when I ride because I *WANT* to not because I *HAVE* to.
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Orbit
Posts: 42
Rockland County, NY (near NJ & CT)
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| 07 Jun 2006 1:02 PM |
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Posted By dennismyth on 06/07/2006 11:49 AM
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believe this rally should not be a "PGR" event as it goes against the
mission statement and showing up at a Republican's senator's political
rally might send the wrong message. I probably have some enemies now
but we should stay away from non-funeral events. If members want to go
they should, but they should not go representing PGR. thank you. I guess it's a fine line, with regard to the PRG mission statement:
"Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities."
While this isn't a funeral or memorial, but rather a "Support Our
Troops Rally", one could argue that supporting our troops in general
does in fact show our respect for our fallen heroes. I suppose it's
open to interpretation, but I don't have a problem with it. I respect
those who feel otherwise - you have to follow your own concience. Supporting the families of our fallen heros
is the top priority as I see it, but I don't think it would be improper
for the PGR to have an official presence at this rally. But that's not
my decision to make, and I'll defer to good judgement of the Captains in this matter.
Dennis, I don't think respectfully expressing your feelings on such a
gray area should be cause for making enemies. I trust others will
feel likewise.
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Bruce from Rockland County, NY
My thanks to those who have served |
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 614
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| 07 Jun 2006 1:33 PM |
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| Ok, time for my 2 cents. When this event was being considered, Scott gave me a call and we discussed the PGR attending. Scott did his job and he did it right--he contacted National and was given the "go ahead" with the feelings from them that it was the right thing to do. I felt and still feel that the event is to show support for our troops and it is for that reason that I agreed and sent out a notification for my state's riders to attend. I don't feel that this is a political event or for that matter even a "support the war event". I am attending for one purpose only, to show support to our troops, to show that I stand by them and would stand beside them again if I could. And in particular, I would stand in front of LCpl Ed Connelly currently in Fallujah---Do I like this war? No! Do I want my son home? Yes!! Do I support our troops and my son for what they are doing for our country?? You bet your ass I do and I and my family will be there standing tall on Sunday!!!!! |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org |
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Ektarr
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| 07 Jun 2006 4:33 PM |
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| I agree, Hawk, and my Wife...Soulscryer, also a PGR member...and I will be with you. Please advise as to when and where to rally. |
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Bergen County, NJ
PGR 5963
In Memory of POW/MIA
Robert F. Scherdin, USSF
Lost in Cambodia, 29Dec68
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Linda Gronlund, UA Flt 93
"Love" isn't what you say . . .
. . . "Love" is what you DO!
Before these sands had shifted and before these four winds blew,
Before these stars we see began their watch o'er me and you,
About the time our Angels set about their tasks to do...
I Loved you then as I do now,
And I Remember You. |
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JimmyAGR
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| 07 Jun 2006 4:56 PM |
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Will try to make it. Is there a central NJ staging area to head into Brooklyn together?
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Jimmy |
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mle1948
Posts: 374
Central Jersey
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| 07 Jun 2006 6:30 PM |
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I am in....even if the guy *is* a Republican 
I am all for supporting our troops, fighting or fallen..... |
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--MikeE--
1966-69 USAF
86 kawa 454.....Bridgewater, NJ |
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ChrisCNJ
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| 07 Jun 2006 8:09 PM |
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| I'll be there! |
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HDgurl
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Somerset County, NJ
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| 08 Jun 2006 3:59 AM |
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I wish I could make it... I am leaving for Laconia on Saturday. I will have to be there in spirit only....
Take plenty of pictures!
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- Debi
Live and Let Live |
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AaUuuuGaa!
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| 08 Jun 2006 2:04 PM |
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I'm also a maybe. Won't actually know until Sunday morning.
But for now... is there a NJ meeting place/time? |
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 614
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 08 Jun 2006 3:18 PM |
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******** Attention NJ PGR **********
In order to make it convenient as possible for people coming from the north, central or west of Jersey i have posted 3 staging areas for this event. Still awaiting word from a south ride captain to set up staging areas to assist riders coming north.
1) Home Depot, Butler, NJ (Exit 52B off 287 onto rt 23 north--1/8 mile at light on right. Departure 9:30
2) Brookdale Rest Stop on Garden State Pkwy South just south of rt 3. Departure 10:00
3) McDonald's rest stop on Garden State pkwy Northbound just north of Exit 140 on the northbound side. If you are coming south on the parkwy, get off exit 141--make a left, go under pkwy and make first left. Departure 10:30
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org |
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mle1948
Posts: 374
Central Jersey
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Ektarr
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| 08 Jun 2006 4:07 PM |
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| Anybody from the Bergen County area who wants to ride down to McDonald's as a group, we'll be at The Fireplace parking lot (Rte 17 North at Ridgewood Ave.) ready to leave by 9:30. |
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Bergen County, NJ
PGR 5963
In Memory of POW/MIA
Robert F. Scherdin, USSF
Lost in Cambodia, 29Dec68
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Linda Gronlund, UA Flt 93
"Love" isn't what you say . . .
. . . "Love" is what you DO!
Before these sands had shifted and before these four winds blew,
Before these stars we see began their watch o'er me and you,
About the time our Angels set about their tasks to do...
I Loved you then as I do now,
And I Remember You. |
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tnt123
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Oceanside, NY
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| 08 Jun 2006 5:10 PM |
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Planning on attending from LI...is there a staging area on LI? any other riders from LI going please post up
Tim
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Frankietheboom
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| 08 Jun 2006 6:33 PM |
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| Do we have a staging area for people from south Jersey? |
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hdhtdvr
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| 08 Jun 2006 8:47 PM |
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| Standing by in da Bronx |
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 614
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 09 Jun 2006 8:42 AM |
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***** South NJ Riders Itinerary***** Ride Capt Tim Posemato--roadkingridr1--cell #609-992-8348
Tim has stepped up and offered the lead up from South Jersey to me with my group. This is the south route.
1) The Country Kitchen on Rt 30 in Galloway Twshp---Depart 0730
2) GSP Forked River Svc Area (mm74)---Depart 0810
3) Momnouth Svc Area (mm100)---Depart 0850
4) Raritan Service area---Depart 0930
Times are approximate and allowing for gassing up and rest rooms if necessary.
Again---see my previous posting if you are coming from the north, west or cental part of the state.
Ektarr--you are talking about the McD's at brookdale, right?? Mike E, enjoy that breakfast--D.L.,see ya there. Liz--hope you can make it!! I am getting a lot of responses and interest for this---should be a good showing. Also things have been firmed up for the "Moving Wall" escort so check out the thread for that one under special missions--the last count I had is coming in somewhere just over 200--We should make a great impression on the people of Medford Twshp. See you all there and ride safe!!!!!!!! |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet and Proud Father of Marine Cpl presently in Iraq-2nd Tour,
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org |
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Doug4
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Mays Landing, NJ
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| 09 Jun 2006 3:21 PM |
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You can count me in, I am a Vietnam era DAV Vet and a new member of the PGR from South Jersey, Mays Landing area and will meet up with Tim at the County Kitchen. Have not been able to purchase a flag or arm ban yet but I figure being there is the most importent issue. I look forward to the ride.
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