harly69g 
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Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
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Owensboro, KY
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FINAL ITINERARY - Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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Mission to honor Cpl. Troy C. Linden of Rochert, MN (Detroit Lakes, MN area)
0900 Staging area opens at the Middle School northeast parking lot located just southeast of Grace Lutheran
Church, 213 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
0940 Pre-Mission Briefing
0950 Move bikes to street south of church both sides. Overflow to remain in school lot.
1000 Stand guard for 1100 service
1200 (est) Funeral ends, present arms for loading of casket
1215 (est) Pack hand held flags for ride to burial site. Flags on bikes for ride to cemetery (14 miles).
1240 (est) Arrive at cemetery, park on left (westbound) lane between cones.
1245 (est) Stand guard for the burial.
1315 (est) Dismissed
As with all missions, we must be self-sufficient. Please bring a flag, gas up accordingly, bring water/food/sunblock. Weather forecast is for isolated thunderstorms with highs in the 80’s.
See links for gas stations and additional lodging information.
http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Gas+stations&near=Detroit+Lakes,+MN&ie=UTF8&ll=46.816978,-95.84507&spn=0.035007,0.085144&om=0
http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Motels&near=Detroit+Lakes,+MN&ie=UTF8&om=0
Thank you all for honoring Cpl. Linden.
Ride Safe. Stand Proud.
Jeff Anderson
Alexandria, MN Ride Captain
RCIC
Never forget.........."Freedom isn't FREE!"
*****UPDATE, 7/14/06******
I am posting the following on behalf of Jeff Anderson, Ride Captain in charge of this mission:
Spc. Troy C. Linden has received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Corporal.
Corporal Linden is now home; the escort portion of this mission is complete. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 am in Detroit Lakes. Staging for the final part of this mission is tentatively set for 9:00 a.m. Ride Captain Jeff Anderson will post an itinerary as soon as he is able.
Respectfully,
Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Services Captain
*****CONFIRMED ESCORT*****
The escort for the Linden family is confirmed for Friday 7/14/06. This escort will go from Hector Field in Fargo, ND to the funeral home in Detroit Lakes, MN. The Patriot Guard will be staging at what is known as the "Crossover Road" just south of the airport parking lot. (For anyone that was on the Beyer escort to Jamestown, ND it is the same place.)
Date: Friday 7/14/06
Time: 17:00 5:00pm
Place: Crossover Road @ Fargo,ND airport
Porta-Potty and a limited amount of bottled drinking water will be available.
Watch for postings from members in Fargo for additional directions.
North Dakota RC’s "Lars" and Randy L . are assisting. Thank You guys!!!
Jeff Anderson
RCIC
*****CONFIRMED ESCORT*****
*****UPDATE*****
The escort from Hector Field in Fargo, ND to Detroit Lakes, MN is tentatively set for Friday (Tomorrow!) 7/14/06 late afternoon or early evening. CAO is still working out final airline information. The staging will take place just south of the airport. I will update this ASAP.
Stay tuned.
Sincerely,
Jeff Anderson
RCIC
*****UPDATE*****
UPDATE, 7/12/06:
The family of Spc. Troy Linden has requested a Patriot Guard Riders escort of his remains from Hector Field in Fargo, ND to the funeral home in Detroit Lakes; we will be honored to do so. This escort will have very short-term notification - we do not yet have a date and time. Jeff Anderson of Cyrus, MN is the Ride Captain for this mission. For those of you in the area of MN or ND who will be able to provide escort, please monitor the messages within this thread for further information posted by Jeff or by me. We will post notification of date, time and place for the escort in this forum as soon as we are able.
Respectfully,
Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Services Captain
This is now a confirmed mission; the family has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders. No itinerary information is available at this time; we will update as information becomes available. Please keep the family of Spc. Troy Linden in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you,
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Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Services Captain
NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 654-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 10, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three
soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on July 8, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Mine
Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations.
All soldiers were assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th
Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.
Killed were:
Spc. Troy C. Linden, 22, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.
For further information related to this release, contact Army
Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
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daherja
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Stacy, MN
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| 10 Jul 2006 5:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Troy C. Linden. Standing by in Stacy |
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JD
Proud to have served, Proud to be serving again.
USNR 84-92
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huggieB
Posts: 177
Rainier WA
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| 10 Jul 2006 5:16 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Troy C. Linden.
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roadking24
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oronoco,mn
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| 10 Jul 2006 6:07 PM |
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| Just saw this in the news tonight, prayers go out to Spc. Linden's family, RIP Hero. |
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JumpRun
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| 10 Jul 2006 6:11 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Troy C. Linden we wish
to express our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers and hearts
during this difficult time.
Each of us is forever indebted for the sacrifices of our
brave servicemen and women doing there duty wherever they are sent. God bless them and their families.
Standing by in Stacy
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Janitor
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| 10 Jul 2006 6:13 PM |
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My thoughts and heart go out to the family, friends and comrades of Spc Linden. He was taken from them while defending freedom, and will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Lakeville. I will be there if at all possible. |
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oldgoldstar
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| 10 Jul 2006 7:03 PM |
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| My prayers and sincere condolences go to the family of Spc. Linden. May God bless and comfort you in the days to come and may you know that you mourn not alone, for we all mourn with you. Troy, we mourn your passing, and in doing so we salute you and honor you, and thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and rest in peace. |
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ardrihounds
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Harris, MN (near Cambridge)
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| 10 Jul 2006 7:53 PM |
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Offered in remembrance of Spec. Linden:
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight that ripens grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
~ A Traditional Irish Prayer ~
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Kathleen Brockway (Minnesota PGR)
Custer Kilmer, Chaplain, Minnesota Viet Nam Vets MC |
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dakotakid
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Richmond, Mn
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| 10 Jul 2006 7:57 PM |
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My condolences to the family, friends, and fellow troops of Spc. Troy C. Linden. Know that your loss was not in vein. God speed Spc. Linden, and thank you for your service to your country.
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Keith"Schaef"Schaefer
www.mnpatriotguard.org
 
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Jul 2006 8:10 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Troy C. Linden. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten Specialist Linden. May you Rest in Peace. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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snowman789
Posts: 65
Minneapolis
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| 10 Jul 2006 8:43 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Spc. Troy C. Linden. You are a true Hero in every Americans heart. That you for keeping this Great Country safe. God Bless you.
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Dick "Snowman" Ratliff
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many, to so few---Winston Churchill |
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 10 Jul 2006 8:51 PM |
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My condolences and prayers to the Linden family and friends. God Bless Spc.Troy Linden.
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St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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Sparkcharge
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Fort Ripley, MN
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| 10 Jul 2006 9:07 PM |
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Our deepest condolences to the friends and loved ones of Spc. Troy C. Linden. Godspeed
Standing by in Fort Ripley |
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calamityjane
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brooklyn park mn
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| 10 Jul 2006 9:08 PM |
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my deepest sympathies to family and loved ones of Spc Troy C Linden in this time of your loss.
your son is hero in my eyes for defending our country. may god bless and keep you during these trying 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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sellersjr
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Kasson, MN
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mnwillie
Posts: 10
Prior Lake, MN
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| 10 Jul 2006 9:46 PM |
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| To the family and friends of SPC Linden...our prayers are with you tonight. We grieve for your loss and ask that the Eagle of this great country watch over you in this time of sorrow. God's speed SPC Linden. |
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p8triotrider
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| 10 Jul 2006 9:57 PM |
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| We are saddened by your loss and you are in our prayers. Troy is a real American hero. He will not be forgotten. |
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We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's
good to be an American.
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TWRAS
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| 10 Jul 2006 9:58 PM |
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To the Family of Spc. Troy C. Linden, I am truly sorry for your loss! Spc. Linden is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!
If the Patriot Guard is invited, I will be there!!! (Even if we aren't, I'll be there on the sideline, waving my flag in support of our Troops!)
Godspeed, Hero!!!
THANKYOU
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92nighthawk
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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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| 11 Jul 2006 4:18 AM |
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| To the family and friends of Spc. Troy Linden, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Spc. Linden is and will always be an American Hero. Standing by in Grand Forks. |
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Grand Forks, ND Co-Ride Captain
I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death
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MNPatriot
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Hampton, GA
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| 11 Jul 2006 4:56 AM |
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| God speed to Spc. Troy Linden. To the family of Troy, thank you for allowing Troy to serve and preserve the freedoms we enjoy. May God comfort you during this time of morning. |
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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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Schleppy
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| 11 Jul 2006 5:14 AM |
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| My deepest condolences to the Linden family. Rest now, warrior, your mission is done. Standing by in Minnetonka. |
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alsplace
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Hudson, Wisconsin
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| 11 Jul 2006 6:37 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SPC Linden. God Speed and Safe Passage.
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US Army Veteran and still serving
'00 Road King Classic
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doak54
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Rochester, MN
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| 11 Jul 2006 7:14 AM |
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Our deepest sympathy to the family of this brave soldier.
Standing by in Rochester. |
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ndtazman
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Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 11 Jul 2006 8:05 AM |
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| God Bless this American Hero. Our prayers go out to the family and friends. SPC. Troy Linden you will always be remembered in our hearts for keeping us safe. |
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mmnagel
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| 11 Jul 2006 8:08 AM |
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Our sympathy and prayers to the loved ones of SPC Linden. God Bless you all and your son, he is a Hero and will not be forgotten.
Standing by in Prior Lake, attending if at all possible. |
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