wyldhog 
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UPDATE:
We have confirmed information for the escort on THURSDAY, 9/7 and the honor mission on SATURDAY, 9/9. Don Anderson is the Ride Captain for these missions, assisted by RC Jeff Anderson.
Escort Mission:
Flight will arrive Thursday evening at Hector Field in Fargo, approx. 7:30 p.m. Riders will stage at 6:30 pm, at what is known as "Crossover Road" just south of the airport parking lot. For anyone that was on the Beyer or Linden escorts, it is the same staging area. RCs from Fargo area will assist at staging area (thank you ND!). Please be self-supporting, very limited services are available there. The escort will go from Fargo to the Detroit Lakes Armory, where there will be a 15-minute stop for prayer service. Escort will then proceed into Pelican Rapids to the funeral home.
Honor Mission:
Services are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 at the High School in Pelican Rapids, MN. Services at 12:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. We will stage at the Pelican Rapids Police Department, 33 N. Broadway, in the parking lot south of the building.
10:00 am Staging at P.D.
10:45 am Mission Briefing
11:00 am Short ride to High School
11:15 am Stand guard for visitation and funeral
12:30 - 2:30 Funeral
--One Hour Break following services--
3:30 pm Procession to cemetery, approx. 5 miles
Stand guard during graveside services
4:15 pm Dismissed (est)
All times are approximate. Please ride safe and bring appropriate gear, food and drink; we must be self-supporting.
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Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Co-Captain
UPDATE, 9/3/06:
Mission is now confirmed, the family has requested our presence at SSG. Hanson's services. Services will be held in Pelican Rapids, MN - the date has not yet been confirmed. We may be requested to escort SSG. Hanson home from the airport prior to the funeral; please monitor this mission thread for further updates. We will post as soon as further information becomes available.
Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Co-Captain
NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 846-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 01, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SSG. Joshua R. Hanson, 27, of West St. Paul, Minn., died on Aug. 30, in
Khaldea, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Hanson was assigned to the
National Guard 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Minnesota National
Guard public affairs office at (651) 268-8961.
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jajinca
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Spanaway WA
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| 01 Sep 2006 2:46 PM |
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For the family of Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson:
I can only imagine what you and your family have gone through since being notified of the death of Joshua. I want you to know that you are not alone. Hearts of families all over the United States are grieving with you and have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
LIFE...so fragile. LOSS... so sudden. HEART...so broken.
In time, there will come a day when the tears of sorrow
will softly flow into sighs of remembrance. Your heart will begin to heal itself.
Grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy; & you will hear the whisper of hope.
There will come a day when you will welcome the pangs of remembrance
as a sun shower of the soul; a turning of the tide; the promise of peace.
There will come a day when you will risk loving,
go on believing, and treasure the remembering.
Joshua was a very good and brave man. You have much to be proud of. He has not left you, but has been re-deployed to Heaven. I wish that I could ease your pain and sadness, but it will be a long, slow and painful climb. Pain this deep will never go entirely away, but I pray that as each day that passes the hurt becomes a little less. And the memories of a lifetime will sustain you. These memories are your keepsake that can never be taken away. God has Joshua in his keeping, but you have him forever in your thoughts and hearts. We pray that our Savior – in whose presence Joshua now rests – will comfort you and ease the pain of this loss and that your memories of Him will shine through the sadness.
Patricia Perkins – Kard
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Pat - Proud Mom of three boys
1 in college, 1 US Marine and a 13 yr old.
PGR Ride Captain
Proud member of Marineparents.com and Marinecomfortquilts.us
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CAJUN
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| 01 Sep 2006 2:47 PM |
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Condolences to this brave warrior's family and friends...........
Our pryers are with you all |
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Monica
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Northfield, MN
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| 01 Sep 2006 2:52 PM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family of Sgt. Hanson - you are all in my
thoughts and prayers. It would be an honor to stand guard at his
services.
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woodman
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:10 PM |
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We are all saddened by the loss of yet another brave soldier. Rest in Peace Joshua your mission is complete and you have served your nation well .....
Standing by in Fairmont, MN |
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ranger56528
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Dent. Mn.
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:33 PM |
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Rest in peace Sgt Hanson,our prayers go out to the family.
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HARLEY'S--HOTROD'S--HUNTIN
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MotoCruzer
Posts: 50
Woodbury, MN
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:39 PM |
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My condolences to the family. His mission is done, may he rest in peace with the honor he deserves.
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Tim & Anne Snyder
Assistant Ride Captains
Rochester, MN Sector
In peace the sons bury their fathers, but in war the fathers bury their sons. -- Croesus |
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StarShip
Posts: 264
Florida's SunCoast
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:45 PM |
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Thank you, Sgt. Hanson. Your service to your Country will not be forgotten.
You, and your comrades, have a special place in Heaven. It's call the "Hall of Heroes".
Godspeed, young man, and well done.
To the family and friends of Joshua, may God bless you, grant you peace and give you strength during these difficult times.
Godspeed, young man, and well done. |
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Just a Member
Tell Me Where To Go
Show Me Where To Stand
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Honeydog
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:52 PM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt Hanson. Sgt Hanson is an American Hero. He will never be forgotten.
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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bump1100
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Richfield, MN
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| 01 Sep 2006 3:58 PM |
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Again it saddens me to have to hear of another hero who has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. My deepest condolences to your family and friends Sgt Hanson, thank you for your service and protection.
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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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flhtci_jim
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Poway, CA
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:10 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Hanson. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Joshua and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California |
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USAF 1975 - 1981
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:27 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Hanson. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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Tina CMA
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Avondale, AZ
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:38 PM |
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My heart is very heavy of the news of another soldier giving his life for his country. Thank you Joshua for your service to our country. The whole country will mourn your loss.
To Joshua's family & friends our prayers are with you all. |
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louann
Posts: 1706
Peoria, Arizona
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| 01 Sep 2006 4:42 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua Hansen we send our deepest condolences from the Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona. Your Hero is Our Hero and we honor you know as Heroes as well.
Sgt, Joshua Hanson, stand down Sir. Your mission completed it is time for us to take the helm. We now awit an American Hero coming home and 52,000 Patriot Guard Riders will carry your name into history. We Thank YOU for your service and sacrifice.
Our brothers and sisters in Minnesota, the hearts of 52,000 ride with you.
Ride Safe PGR...Ride Proud, YOU are the Heroes on the Homefront! |
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Louann Thomas
Past National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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MNPatriot
Posts: 76
Hampton, GA
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| 01 Sep 2006 5:04 PM |
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| My condolences to family and friends of Sgt. Joshua Hanson. His service to his country in this time of history is difficult. I thank the family for allowing him to serve his country. Our freedom depends heros like Sgt Hanson.
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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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DrWho
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:01 PM |
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My condolences to the Hanson family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and info on Joshua that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad. q@IraqWarHeroes.com
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
www.IraqWarHeroes.org & www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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calamityjane
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brooklyn park mn
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:27 PM |
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my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt Josha R Hanson. another fallen hero has passed. may god bless him.
standing by brooklyn park
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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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OLD1
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Fargo, N.D.
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| 01 Sep 2006 6:53 PM |
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Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Sgt. Joshua Hanson.
Knowing that his brave unselfish service to country was something he
and his comrads give without hesitation is truly a reminder of the
freedoms we enjoy, thanks to "The American Soldier". Thank You,
Sgt Hanson, you are a "True Hero".
Standing by in Fargo,N.D.
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1234
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:00 PM |
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my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Hanson. May God give you comfort as only he can during this difficult time....you are in my thoughts and prayers
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Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
aka Crash
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
Riding in memory of my dad Spc and retired fireman Ronald C Thomas
freebirdsnsc@yahoo.com
myspace.com/freebirdsnsc
http://photobucket.com/patriotguardridersmts
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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pkw310
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Moorhead, MN
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:12 PM |
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| Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua R Hanson |
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snowman789
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Minneapolis
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:35 PM |
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To Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson, you are my HERO. Thank you so much for what you did for this great Country. Its HERO's like you that make this place safe for us. May God bless you and everyone you have touch in your life. There are only one set of foot prints in the sand, for he is carrying you home. You will never be forgotten.
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joe
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Hutchinson,MN
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:35 PM |
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May God bless Sgt. Hanson the American hero, and comfort his family and friends.
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ashbycarter
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| 01 Sep 2006 7:37 PM |
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Sgt. Hanson, may he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies & respects to the family & friends of this American hero.
.....standing by in Eden Prairie.
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"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedon, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms.
Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you.
May your chains set lightly upon you, amd may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen."
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roadking24
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oronoco,mn
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| 01 Sep 2006 8:28 PM |
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| Condolences to the loved ones of Sgt. Hanson, sad to hear of these patriots lives being shortened so soon. Go in peace. |
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RODinCAGE
Posts: 71
Jacksonville, FL
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| 01 Sep 2006 8:45 PM |
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My prayers go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson.
May God strengthen and comfort you in this time.
I believe that all of heaven has already welcomed home Sgt. Hanson.
Now it is time for us to welcome home this American Hero.
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Rod Morrill
Jacksonville, FL
US Army 66-69
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