82nd_Airborne_Dad 
Posts: 4235
Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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Wyoming Senior
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| 02 Jul 2006 4:25 PM |
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This is a confirmed special mission for the afternoon of Wednesday, July 5th in the Twin Cities, MN area. The family has requested that we escort LtCmdr White from the funeral service to his final resting place and stand guard during the interment service.
This will be a limited mission as logistics dictate that we will only be able to take 50 riders on this mission. It is imperative that everyone who attends bring a US Flag. Tentatively the mission may run from 11:00 AM to about 4:00 PM. If you live in or near the Twin Cities area and will be available to attend this mission, please post so on this mission thread. On Monday evening Ride Captain Nate "Birdie" Zenker will respond back to everyone needed to attend with the staging locations, times, etc.
For those who will be unable to attend we ask that you please keep LtCmdr White and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to all of you who have done so much to honor our fallen heroes and veterans here in Minnesota and around the nation.
Your continued vigilance in honoring and protecting our American Heroes and their families is greatly appreciated!
Steven Allen White, 53, of Forest Lake, retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, died on June 26, 2006. Preceded in death by his father, Loren E. White. Survived by his wife, Peggy; his two daughters, Heather (Luis) Lopez of Eureka, CA and Kari (Ben) Jackson of San Ramon, CA; mother June White of Cohasset, MN; grandchildren, Anthony and Mia Lopez, Derek Jackson; sisters Vicky (Dave) Schiller; Nancy (Jerry) Kuley, Linda (Gary) Fleck, Leslie White; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cadets of Arlington High School. LCDR White served his country in the United States Navy for 23 years and was currently Naval JROTC instructor at Arlington High School in St. Paul's North End. Steve attended Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN; University of Minnesota Duluth, and Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Steve's contributions to Nebraska Habitat for Humanity, Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue West Marching Band and St. Paul's North End will not be forgotten. His friendship and leadership will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Arlington NJROTC Program, c/o North End Community Foundation, 197 W. Geranium Ave., St. Paul, MN 55117
Nate "Birdie" Zenker PGR Ride Captain www.patriotguard.org "Riding With Respect" |
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"The American Paratrooper exists to give the enemy soldier the best chance to die for his country." ~~ General George Patton.
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82nd_Airborne_Dad
Posts: 4235
Laramie, Wyoming
" God's Country "Retired National
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Wyoming Senior
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| 02 Jul 2006 4:37 PM |
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| Rest in Peace Lieutenant Commander Steven Allen White . . . |
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"The American Paratrooper exists to give the enemy soldier the best chance to die for his country." ~~ General George Patton.
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ardrihounds
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Harris, MN (near Cambridge)
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| 02 Jul 2006 6:32 PM |
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I emailed you earlier stating we are available for this escort. Please include us on your list of riders. Thank you.
Kathleen Brockway
Custer Kilmer, Chaplain VNVMC
Harris, MN
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r11rtmc
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White Bear Lake, MN
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| 02 Jul 2006 7:19 PM |
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| Please include me in this mission to honor Lieutenant Commander White. |
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Dave Gadbois
White Bear Lake, MN
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porkchops
Posts: 40
Plato, MN
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| 02 Jul 2006 8:52 PM |
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My Prayers and thoughts go out to Lt Com. Whites family and friends in this time of loss. Thank You to a true American Hero for his sacrifice.
May God Bless Us All
Galen "Porkchops" Sundin
Brownton, MN
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wheatfield
Posts: 777
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 03 Jul 2006 5:32 AM |
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| My deep regrets to Lt. Cdr. White's family and friends for their loss and sorrow. Our country would not be, if it were not for each and every Patriot, from the very beginning, to this moment. They are our treasure, our standard of worth. God Bless and Keep Steven Allen White. |
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"O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!"
From Psalm 90 'O God Our Help in Ages Past' by Isaac Watts |
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BirdieMN
Posts: 854
Woodbury, MN
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| 03 Jul 2006 1:54 PM |
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Hi everyone, we're running a bit shy of our 50 people needed for this mission right now.
Anyone who can go please e-mail me at johngagemn@comcast.net .
I'll respond back with staging info later on this evening.
Thanks for your continued support of out Fallen Heroes and their families! |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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ItsButaDream55
Posts: 3952
Anderson, Indiana
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| 03 Jul 2006 2:03 PM |
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| God's blessings on the family of Lieutenant Commander Steven Allen White, may he rest in peace. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Tuxedo61
Posts: 132
Rice Lake, WI
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| 03 Jul 2006 4:37 PM |
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God Bless You Lt.Commander White for your service.Rest easy now sailor.
Standing By in Rice Lake, WI. It would be an honor if I can be of assistance. |
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
- Abraham Lincoln
Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1865
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bump1100
Posts: 15
Richfield, MN
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| 03 Jul 2006 5:48 PM |
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My condolences to the White family. Please allow me to honor Lieutenant Commander White on this mission.
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Jack D. Slater
US Navy '73-'77
NAS North Island
“Freedom has a taste, and for those who have fought for it, the taste is so sweet the protected will never know…”
General George Patton
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Noodle
Posts: 189
FL PGR Chaplain Merritt Island, FL
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| 03 Jul 2006 6:40 PM |
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| Standing by in Stillwater if needed. This 50's vintage Sailor would be proud to serve. Sincere condolences to Lieutenent Commander White's family and friends. |
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Patriotism is not a short and frenzied burst of emotion but a long and steady dedication of a lifetime. Thomas Jefferson
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jsommers9
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| 03 Jul 2006 7:17 PM |
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I am available. Please email me the itinerary
Sincerest condolences to the family. |
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Grumblebear
Posts: 18
Lino Lakes
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| 03 Jul 2006 8:58 PM |
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| I am available if needed.... |
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daherja
Posts: 134
Stacy, MN
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| 03 Jul 2006 9:56 PM |
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| I'm available to honor Lieutenant Commander White. |
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JD
Proud to have served, Proud to be serving again.
USNR 84-92
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BirdieMN
Posts: 854
Woodbury, MN
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| 03 Jul 2006 10:57 PM |
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Kathleen, JD, Dave, Jack, and others:
Just wanted to say thanks for stepping up to help out on this mission. I know this holiday week is a busy time for everyone. Everyone's contributions are greatly appreciated.
We still need a few more fols for this mission. If anyone else can go please shoot me a message or post on here.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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dbley
Posts: 465
Twin Cities
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| 04 Jul 2006 7:04 AM |
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I am seeing what I can reschedule at work. Please add me to the list and by this evening I can let you know. If you hit 50 I will step back.
Standing by in Plymouth |
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Doug Bley
MN Patriot Guard
NW Metro Ride Captain
Member, MNPG Board of Directors
In honor of NT-12/4/06, WB - 2/26/07, CA - 2/28/07 |
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Grumblebear
Posts: 18
Lino Lakes
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| 04 Jul 2006 9:21 AM |
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| I never heard, Do you still need people? |
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ckdahl
Posts: 44
"Padre"
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| 04 Jul 2006 9:47 AM |
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Will be there if needed.
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No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15.13
Thank you for serving our country with the ultimate sacrifice.
I have deep pain over the loss of your loved one.
Respect and Honor
Chaplain ,Dr. Dahl
Minneapolis MN 55413 USA
POMC MN
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Grumblebear
Posts: 18
Lino Lakes
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| 04 Jul 2006 2:15 PM |
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as of 1500 on the 4th I haven't heard any confirmation, so my plan is to attend the mission in Sebeka....
good luck to all...
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live2ride55
Posts: 82
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 04 Jul 2006 4:57 PM |
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| My wife and I are both available to ride on this mission for Lt. Commander White. Standing by for itinerary information. |
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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BirdieMN
Posts: 854
Woodbury, MN
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| 04 Jul 2006 5:02 PM |
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Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the delay getting this info out. Things have been a bit nuts the last couple of days here.
Here is the mission plan for Lt. Cmdr White tomorrow:
Pre-staging area:
St. Paul Harley-Davidson (Membership Coordinator John Cocchiarella)
Near I-94 & Century Ave. Exit on Century Ave and turn NORTH.
Take an immediate RIGHT onto Hudson Blvd. SPHD is 1/3 mile on your LEFT.
Please arrive at 11:00 AM. Departing No Later Than 11:15 AM.
Final/Main staging area:
Forest Lake High School (Ride Captain Nate "Birdie" Zenker)
6101 Scandia Trl N. Forest Lake, MN 55025
Near MN-97 (Scandia Trail) & US-61
Take I-35 to MN-97, exit and turn EAST.
Follow MN-97 (Scandia Trl N) EAST through US-61.
FLHS is on the SOUTH side of MN-97 just EAST of US-61.
Please arrive at 11:45 AM.
Pre-mission briefing at NOON.
Depart for Hosana Lutheran Church at 12:20
We will ride with the funeral procession from the church to Fort Snelling National Cemetary.
Interment service will begin at 2:00 PM.
We anticipate that we will be done by 3:30 PM at the very latest.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at johngagemn@comcast.net and I will reply later on this evening.
Thank you all for your support of our veterans and fallen heroes!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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BirdieMN
Posts: 854
Woodbury, MN
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| 04 Jul 2006 5:52 PM |
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Sorry, a couple other quick things:
1. Please arrive at either staging area with a full fuel tank.
2. If you have room for it please bring a bottle of water for yourself. (It will be warm & sunny).
Thanks again and see you all tomorrow!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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TJC
Posts: 5
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| 05 Jul 2006 1:30 AM |
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I have recently logged onto your site and am willing to ride on this mission if you need more riders. I have no access to a computer at home so please call me at 651 210 0765, thanks, Tim
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SKMcRae
Posts: 26
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| 05 Jul 2006 6:41 AM |
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My condolences to the family, friends and cadets of Lieutenant Comander Steven A. White. I am unable to attend this mission in my own town due to work. I will keep all in my prayers and
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porkchops
Posts: 40
Plato, MN
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| 05 Jul 2006 8:51 AM |
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GODS Speed LT Commander White. Thank You for all your years of service to our Free Nation. It is Heros like you who will continue to keep it that way. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Not able to make this one.
Ride Safe and Proud,
Galen "Porkchops" Sundin
Brownton, MN
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