Koolness 
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Updated 06 Nov 06 at 0511 ET
Final Itinerary
Roman W. Lenz, Veteran, of Gaylord, MN - 06 Nov 06
The Metro Staging Area for the mission to honor SSG Roman Lenz will be at the VFW
620 Creek Rd, Chaska, MN in the Banquet Hall parking lot where we staged for the Statewide Rally ride to Mankato. The Staging area will start @ 8:15 and Kickstands up at 8:40 AM.
It is approximately an hours ride to Gaylord from Chaska, We will not plan any stops along the way.
In Gaylord we will stage at Egesdal Funeral Chapel, 74 Main St. There are several gas stations close by if anyone needs them. Kickstands up at 10:00AM for the approximate 3 minute ride to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Due to space restrictions we will be parking on the street behind the Church. (Fourth Street.)
Once parked we will come around to the front of the Church and set up the Flag Line from the parking lot to the front door of the Church by 10:15AM so that we are in place before anyone arrives. We will stand the line through the service, towards the end of the service we will move to a side door and line the short sidewalk to the hearse. Once the coffin has been placed in the hearse and the family has gotten in the first car behind the hearse we will break the line and move quickly to the bikes / vehicles. We will need to quickly mount up and move to the cemetery, an approximately 2 minute ride. At the cemetery will park in the parking lot for the ball field just across the street and then setup the Flag Line on the road into the cemetery so that when the hearse and family come to the cemetery they will ride through the Flag Line. We will have 10 minutes to get to the Bikes, ride to cemetery and line the road into the cemetery. I think this is enough time since the cemetery is so close. We will need to rush though.
We will man the Flag Line through the graveside ceremony, and wait until the family has left before breaking the Flag Line. Estimated end time of 1230.
As always, we will need to be self sufficient for the day, bring any food or beverages you will need for the day, Bring a 3 X 5 foot Flag, to hold in the Flag Line.
Please dress for the weather!! National Weather Service predicts a 20% chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a high near 56. Remember it will not be 56 degrees when we head out at 8:40 AM so please dress for the ride.
Any questions please email me at the address below.
Thank you all for what you do! It truly makes a difference in peoples lives at a very difficult time. |
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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The family of SSG Roman Lenz has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at his funeral and interment services on Monday, 06 November, 2006 in Gaylord, MN
SSG Lenz was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, and had two sons and grandchildren. Services will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Gaylord, MN.
John Redfield will be the Ride Captain In Charge for this mission.
More details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Nate "Birdie" Zenker
South East Metro Ride Captain
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:43 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran.
May you rest in peace. |
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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
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:46 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of SSG Lenz during this difficult time. We thank Roman for his service to our country and thank you for giving us the opportunity to honor him as he so very much deserves.
GOD BLESS! |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
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Lori Musolf
Posts: 326
Litchfield, MN
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| 03 Nov 2006 7:58 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of SSG Lenz. We thank him for his service to our country.
Standing by in Litchfield.... |
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Lori & Andy Musolf
Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:23 PM |
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Michael,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, My prayers are with you and your family.
Thankyou for your dedication and service to our country SSgt Roman Lenaz, May God open his arms and make room for you.
Standing by in St. Paul Park
I will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery for Pvt. Reiser, We will also keep your family in mind and thoughts. |
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John P. Thompson III "Indian John"
MN, S.E. Metro RC (Stepped Down Due Pending Death in 6-12 Months or Possible 6 to 24 Months with the Treatment.
MN, S.E. Metro Ride Captain (2005?-2009)
MN, S. E. Metro Assistant Ride Captain (2004?-2005?)
MN-Patriot Guard (2004?)
STG1 (SW) (PJ) US Navy 1981-1997
St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, USA
http://www.caringbridge.org Name: indianjohn
mnindianjohn@gmail.com
CentennialChief@msn.com
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lynx36
Posts: 226
Galesburg, IL
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:39 PM |
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SSG Roman W. Lenz,
Thank You for your service to this great country. My sincerest
condolences to your loved ones
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Terry Hicks
West Central IL SRC
Vietnam 67-68
"We have gone forth from our shores repeatedly over the last hundred years and put
wonderful young men and women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we
have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in." Colin Powell
LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. |
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
MN-HOTH
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| 04 Nov 2006 12:10 AM |
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| With a sad heart I have to stand down from this mission due to another PGR mission I am attending. I am sorry for the loss of this hero and will have him in mind throughout the day. |
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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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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 04 Nov 2006 4:24 AM |
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Mr. Lenz,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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rmcpeek
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| 04 Nov 2006 7:31 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SSG Roman Lenz. Thank you for your service. God Bless. |
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Preacherman
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| 04 Nov 2006 10:38 AM |
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Please accept our deepest sympathies from all of Iowa.
SSG Lenz, thank you for your service and welcome home. |
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ral
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| 04 Nov 2006 4:50 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSG Lenz. Standing by in west central Minnesota. |
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:37 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Roman Lenz. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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elkhunter40
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| 04 Nov 2006 8:51 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
I will be driving to Gaylord for this mission from St.Paul Park,
I will have room for 3 or 4 more riders if you would like to carpool
you can email me at
rreineke8960@msn.com
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JRedfield
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| 04 Nov 2006 10:23 PM |
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Final Itinerary, Roman W. Lenz, Veteran, of Gaylord, MN - 06 Nov 06
The Metro Staging Area for the mission to honor SSG Roman Lenz will be at the VFW
620 Creek Rd, Chaska, MN in the Banquet Hall parking lot where we staged for the Statewide Rally ride to Mankato. The Staging area will start @ 8:15 and Kickstands up at 8:40 AM.
It is approximately an hours ride to Gaylord from Chaska, We will not plan any stops along the way.
In Gaylord we will stage at Egesdal Funeral Chapel, 74 Main St. There are several gas stations close by if anyone needs them. Kickstands up at 10:00AM for the approximate 3 minute ride to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Due to space restrictions we will be parking on the street behind the Church. (Fourth Street.)
Once parked we will come around to the front of the Church and set up the Flag Line from the parking lot to the front door of the Church by 10:15AM so that we are in place before anyone arrives. We will stand the line through the service, towards the end of the service we will move to a side door and line the short sidewalk to the hearse. Once the coffin has been placed in the hearse and the family has gotten in the first car behind the hearse we will break the line and move quickly to the bikes / vehicles. We will need to quickly mount up and move to the cemetery, an approximately 2 minute ride. At the cemetery will park in the parking lot for the ball field just across the street and then setup the Flag Line on the road into the cemetery so that when the hearse and family come to the cemetery they will ride through the Flag Line. We will have 10 minutes to get to the Bikes, ride to cemetery and line the road into the cemetery. I think this is enough time since the cemetery is so close. We will need to rush though.
We will man the Flag Line through the graveside ceremony, and wait until the family has left before breaking the Flag Line. Estimated end time of 1230.
As always, we will need to be self sufficient for the day, bring any food or beverages you will need for the day, Bring a 3 X 5 foot Flag, to hold in the Flag Line.
Please dress for the weather!! National Weather Service predicts a 20% chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a high near 56. Remember it will not be 56 degrees when we head out at 8:40 AM so please dress for the ride.
Any questions please email me at the address below.
Thank you all for what you do! It truly makes a difference in peoples lives at a very difficult time.
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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KawTipper
Posts: 30
Stewart,MN
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| 04 Nov 2006 10:28 PM |
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| I will meet you all in Gaylord for the honor mission of Roman Lenz and his family. |
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dragonman
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Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 04 Nov 2006 11:43 PM |
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To the Family, Friends, and fellow Troops of SSG. Lenz, my heart goes out to you in sincerest of condolences. Another Great Minnesota Warrior has sacrificed for my freedoms, and for that I thank SSG. Lenz, and his Family.
I will have to stand down from thiis Mission, but my spirit is with you all. |
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
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dakotakid
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Richmond, Mn
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| 05 Nov 2006 7:11 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SSG Roman W. Lenz. We can all stand proud knowing our beautiful country is the symbol of freedom that it is today, thanks to brave soldiers like SSG. Lenz. May God bless you and keep you near to him.
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Keith"Schaef"Schaefer
www.mnpatriotguard.org
 
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Lori Musolf
Posts: 326
Litchfield, MN
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| 05 Nov 2006 7:27 AM |
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WILLMAR SECTOR MEMBERS
For anyone that is heading out to this mission on Monday, Nov. 6th, I will be at the HandiStop East gas station in Litchfield at 7:45 AM and leaving at 8AM. This is approximately and hour and a half drive and should put us in Gaylord at 9:30.
In Gaylord we will stage at Egesdal Funeral Chapel, 74 Main St. There are several gas stations close by if anyone needs them. Kickstands up at 10:00AM for the approximate 3 minute ride to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Due to space restrictions we will be parking on the street behind the Church. (Fourth Street.)
Please remember to bring your 3x5 flag and dress for the weather! |
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Lori & Andy Musolf
Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
www.kmsride.com |
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thebigguypgrohio
Posts: 281
New Philadelphia, OH
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| 05 Nov 2006 8:42 AM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
God Bless and Rest in Peace.
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Randy “The Big Guy”
US Army 1971-1992
Patriot Guard Rider,
Tuscarawas County Ohio
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angelkml
Posts: 44
Sheridan MI
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| 05 Nov 2006 10:15 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of SSG Lenz.
We thank him for his service to our country.. he won't be forgotten..
May you rest in peace |
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“Rest your head now, weary soldier. Cast your weapons to the ground. Close your eyes and feel the peace.....Heed not our earthly battle cries. There is no post for you to stand. So rest now as He carries you within His loving hand. ..... Walk in the sunlight of the spirit free of war or pain and fear. Your duty here is done now as ours will someday be, so go with Him now to places only heroes ever see.” - Neva Brooks, ''Hero's Reward''
Debbie
Proud Navy Vet and Navy mom
Corpsman '71-'76
Semper Fi
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spkelly
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New Ulm MN
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| 05 Nov 2006 2:36 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Lenz. Another warrior of the "Greatest Generation" shall not be forgotten for his sacrifice. It will be my priviledge to honor this hero.
If any members from the SW are coming through New Ulm, I will be happy to fall in with you. I will depart New Ulm at approx. 0905; earlier if I can leave work sooner. |
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Proud USAF Vet 79-83
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Daryl
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Phoenix, AZ
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| 06 Nov 2006 4:40 AM |
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on these condolences to you and your family. I know that these words won’t bring your loved one back, but be assured, they will not be forgotten. Our brothers & sisters-at-arms will continue the good fight until we bring all our people home. My prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Vaya con Dios!
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CUGLAND
Posts: 348
Rochester, MN
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| 06 Nov 2006 7:33 AM |
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My condolences go out to the family and friends of Roman Lenz. He served his country well, now it is time to rest.
With heavy heart, I will not be able to attend this mission due to another funeral mission in Rochester this morning. Rest assured, Roman and his famlily will be in my thoughts and prayers as we ride for his comrade this morning! |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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gcelton
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"Redleg" Cottage Grove, MN
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| 06 Nov 2006 10:23 AM |
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Thank you SSG Lenz for your service to our country and for insuring my freedom.
May God welcome you with open arms. |
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Gordon C. Elton
U.S. Army, Field Artillery (Ret)
1968-1993
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KawTipper
Posts: 30
Stewart,MN
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| 06 Nov 2006 4:51 PM |
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| Thank you to the Lenz family for the privilege of honoring Mr. Lenz. His service to our country insured freedom for future generations and we are indebted for his service. |
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