Zippy 
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Phoenix, AZ
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1030 - Staging will be held at the empty business parking lot across from the Phillip's 66 (Hage Oil) Station on Hwy. 86, South end of Lakefield, MN
1120 - Mission Briefing
1130 - Kickstands Up, Sheriff's Dept. wil escort us to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 880th St, Lakefield, MN
1140 - Assemble for flag line at church
1150 - Family arrive at church
1200 - Final Visitation begins
1300 - Funeral Service Commences
Time Undetermined - We will go with the family to the cemetery on 880th St. We will park single file on the westbound lane of 880th St. Upon arrival assemble a flag line.
Time Undetermined - Graveside service at cemetery.
Time Undetermined - We will remain on the flag line until the family leaves the cemetery.
If you can't stay till the family departs the cemetery, please pass on this portion of the mission.
Please dress accordingly for the weather (Monday's Forecast: mostly sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph).
Please refrain from wearing t-shirts or uncovered patches that I'd have to explain to my 7 and 11 year old grandchildren. Thank you.
Bring water and something to eat, as we must be self-sufficient.
George H Winslow, Jr.
Ride Captain In Charge
Mankato MN
Johanna Berlin is believed to be Minnesota's oldest veteran. We have been requested to attend her funeral services tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 25th. George Winslow will be the Ride Captain for this mission, and will update this thread with staging information later today. Patriot Guard Riders will meet sometime around 10-10:30 a.m. in Lakefield - the staging location is yet to be determined. The time may change as well, so please monitor this thread for updates from George. This is Ms. Berlin's obituary, as it appears in the Worthington Globe: JOHANNA AUGUSTA BERLIN, 108, of Lakefield, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D. Born Jan. 25, 1898 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of Herman and Augusta (Lehman) Berlin. She came to America with her family in 1911 and settled on a farm in Heron Lake Township, Jackson County. She attended nursing school at Chicago Hospital and graduated in 1935 as a registered nurse. She later attended the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She enlisted in the U.S. Army Jan. 20, 1943, and trained at Camp Pickett, Va., going on to Yuma, Ariz., for desert training. She was stationed in Hawaii, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Johnson Island and Tokyo. She ended her military career while serving in Guam and was discharged June 5, 1948, as a captain. Following her service, she enrolled at the University of Minnesota and became a nurse in anesthetics. She retired in the early 1960s and resided in the Lakefield area. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Swen-Rasmussen American Legion Post No. 4, Lakefield. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hansen Funeral Home, Lakefield, and from 12 to 1 p.m Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Heron Lake Township, Jackson County. The service will be 1 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Bart Mueller officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Delafield Township, Jackson County. -- Monica Mead Patriot Guard Riders MN State Co-Captain |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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Monica
Posts: 855
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 24 Sep 2006 4:05 PM |
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Update from RC George Winslow:
Staging Location: Empty business parking lot across from the Phillip's 66 Station on Hwy. 86, South end of Lakefield, MN
Staging time: 10:30 a.m.
Mission Briefing: 11:20 a.m.
Leave for St. Peter's Lutheran Church: 11:30 a.m.
Further updates from George will be posted ASAP.
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 24 Sep 2006 5:56 PM |
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| Rest In Peace Johanna Berlin. Thank you Mam for your service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Free World owes you and your generatin for the Liberty we have today. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
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ramx
Posts: 24
Brewster, Minn
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| 24 Sep 2006 6:56 PM |
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I thank God for the opportunity to have known Johanna. She was such a sweet and caring person. I will treasure her memory. Johanna, you gave so much because you felt America had given you so much. You can rest in peace now knowing that your legacy speaks volumes of your sacrafices for our freedoms.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Cpt Johanna Berlin. We all mourn with you. |
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Ken Pederson
Worthington Sector ARC
Life Member VFW Post 4743
PUFL American Legion Post 608
Life Member DAV Chapter 36
Member Vietnam Veterans of America
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 24 Sep 2006 7:12 PM |
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my deepest condolences to the family of Johanna Berlin. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, MO God Bless.....BO |
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hdpanther1
Posts: 953
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 24 Sep 2006 8:02 PM |
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To the family and friends of Johanna Berlin may God bless you and ease the pain in your loss. We as Americans are blessed to have had her serve this nation.
Thank you Johanna for your service to our nation and may God accept you into his arms with great praise for he blessed you with many years to serve and be an example to others. |
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ED
AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
Ronald Reagan
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gwinslow
Posts: 539
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 24 Sep 2006 8:52 PM |
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To the friends and family of Johanna Berlin, my condolences on the loss of a great lady and true hero. Hearing how at 35 she enlisted in the Army Nursing Core because she wanted to repay her adopted homeland for everything it had given her (earned from her own hard work and determination). How active she was with the VFW and AL through out the years, supporting those veterans who came after her. I wish I had had the opportunity to meet her and listen to her tell of her life in her own words.
It is an honor to be invited by the family to pay our respects to this great American hero.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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Wescoot2
Posts: 2991
Park Ridge, Illinois
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| 24 Sep 2006 10:23 PM |
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| Bump for update....... |
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"In an age of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." George Orwell.
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Grumblebear
Posts: 18
Lino Lakes
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| 24 Sep 2006 11:40 PM |
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| you will be in my thoughts tomorrow, wish I was free to ride with... |
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Preacherman
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| 25 Sep 2006 6:40 AM |
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| Please offer to the family our sincere condolances from Iowa. |
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 25 Sep 2006 7:23 AM |
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What an honor to be invited to pay our respects TO such a great woman and true American HERO as Capt. Berlin! mY thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones at this time of great loss, thank you for the opportunity you have extended to the PGR on this day. Rest easy Capt. Berlin - you are an inspiration to all of us!
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
MN-HOTH
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| 25 Sep 2006 8:43 AM |
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| I tried as hard as I could to make this mission. Time just would not permit me. My thoughts and prayers go along with you Johanna. Thank you for your service. |
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Brian "Boober" Jones
Patriot Guard Riders
Minnesota HOTH Coordinator
Son's of the American Legion - Post 54
american Legion Riders, post 54, Director |
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 25 Sep 2006 10:18 AM |
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my deepest sympathies to the family of johanna berlin. she was hero of this country. may god bless
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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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Granny Red
Posts: 689
Paradise, TX
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| 25 Sep 2006 2:18 PM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family of Johanna Berlin. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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porkchops
Posts: 41
Plato, MN
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| 25 Sep 2006 3:05 PM |
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God Bless you Johanna Berlin for all you have done for the rest of us. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family and friends. You will not be forgotten.
May GOD Bless Us All,
Galen " Porkchops " Sundin
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trident_t150
Posts: 717
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 25 Sep 2006 3:55 PM |
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My lady and I were privileged to be among the dozen PGR members who were able to attend this mission. Here is a photo link:
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AZMmLJq0ZMmL_I
I'm sure no one who attended today's funeral for Capt. Johanna Berlin (ret) and heard the pastor's message, has any doubt about the faith of this lady, who is now home with our Lord. |
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport, where a T33 was erected in memory of my first cousin and best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, who died in service to his country in 1978, and in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
MN-HOTH
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| 25 Sep 2006 4:22 PM |
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| Thank you for posting the pics, it was nice to see some turned out eventhough I could not. Thank you as to the members who could attend. |
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Brian "Boober" Jones
Patriot Guard Riders
Minnesota HOTH Coordinator
Son's of the American Legion - Post 54
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jaysong
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| 25 Sep 2006 8:01 PM |
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| God Bless you Johanna Berlin. I was honored and blessed today to say goodbye until we meet again. |
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tbone
Posts: 90
spencer, iowa
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| 25 Sep 2006 8:42 PM |
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I was honored to attend today. Thank you, Johanna Berlin for all you have done for the best country in the world. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family and friends. You will not be forgotten.
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Proud PGR member #9130, ALR member Post 241
& American Legion Post 1
Riding In Memory of Scott Larsen - my 1st son 12-23-87
Riding In Memory of John Lamee - Sturgis 2005
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 25 Sep 2006 9:31 PM |
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| Excellent job capturing the honor of the day, Alan. Many thanks for once again sharing your photographic talents. And most of all - THANK YOU to all who made it today - what an honor to be able to pay this amazing woman the respect and gratitude that she so rightly deserved! Wish I could have joined you ... |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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HGPreacherman
Posts: 602
West Branch, MI
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| 26 Sep 2006 8:13 AM |
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What an amazing honor it is that we have been able to learn of another
American Hero. Thank you Captain Johanna Berlin for your service to our country.
My family and I are eternally grateful to you for your service to our Great Nation.
No greater love has anyone than this than to give of their life selflessly. Thank you!
What an amazing example of an immigrant who wanted to be an American and then became one. May it be an example to many in this day.
God bless the family and friends of Johanna Berlin. May you always remember her
wonderful life of service. |
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There is no telling what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.
Sam Cottle
MI State Captain
www.pgrmichigan.org
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