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Koolness 
Posts: 1025
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| 20 Nov 2006 6:39 PM |
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McDaniel, Ralph Died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 At Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Elliott, North Dakota on April 27, 1918, and raised by Fred and Mary McDaniel in Granada, Minnesota. He married his wife Ellein (Nelson) McDaniel on June 19, 1960 in St. James, Minnesota. She survives him along with their son Charles McDaniel and his wife Mary, who with their children, Timothy, Jessica, James, Libby, Savanna and Sierra McDaniel live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Extended family relationship includes Paula and Erik Norbom, and grandsons Noah and Jonah of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ralph was 88 years and 7 months at the time of his death. He graduated from High School in Granada, Minnesota, and attended Mankato State University, for his Bachelor's degree and Master's in Business and accounting. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Floyd, and sisters Florence and Dorothy and their husbands. Ralph's vocation was Station Agent and Telegrapher for the Milwaukee Railroad, from which he retired at the age of 62.
He had served in the Army Signal Corps at the Eisenhower headquarters during World War II. He lived in Woodbury, Minnesota during the summers and Mesa, Arizona during the winters after retirement. He was also a member of the Woodbury VFW Post 9024. He was such a happy person, and so content with God's provisions in his life. He will not be forgotten as he lives on in the hearts of all who loved him. His family would like to invite you to join them in celebration of his life Wed. Nov. 22 at 11AM at WOODBURY LUTHERAN CHURCH, with an hour of visitation prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Woodbury Lutheran Church, Missionaries Brad and Sandy Miller.
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Mr. McDaniel's wife, Elly, has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of her husband and his service at his visitation and memorial service at Woodbury Lutheran Church on 22 November 2006.
Ride Captain in Charge for this mission will be Nate "Birdie" Zenker.
Preliminary itinerary as follows:
Stage at the Rainbow Foods Parking lot, 7050 Valley Creek Plaza, Woodbury, MN 55125
This is in the Valley Creek Plaza shopping center on the North side of Valley Creek Road.
Valley Creek Plaza is the first stoplight East of Woodlane Drive, turn North into the shopping center.
Stage there no later than 9:00 AM
Pre-mission briefing: 9:10 AM
Depart staging area for 1/2 mile ride to Woodbury Lutheran Church: 9:20 AM
Set up flag lines: 9:30 AM
Visitation begins: 10:00 AM
Memorial service begins: 11:00 AM
Dismissed: 11:10 - 11:20 AM (estimated)
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BigBoar
Posts: 150
Newport, MN
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| 20 Nov 2006 7:09 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Ralph McDaniel. I knew Ralph from the VFW in Woodbury. He was a good man, great American and a member of America's heros. He will be missed by many. Rest now my friend and brother. Your life's mission is complete. May the peace of our Lord be with the McDaniel family.
Dave "BigBoar" Winkler
Life Member VFW Post 9024
Life Member Patriot Guard Riders
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Wink
USAF Vietnam Vet '70-74
"May God have mercy on my enemies, because I won't."
General George Patton, Jr
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Ultra Star
Posts: 99
Fergus Falls, MN.
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| 20 Nov 2006 8:33 PM |
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We have lost another great WWII American Hero. My sincere condolences to Ralph's family and friends. May God ease your pain, and know that it is shared by many. Rest easy CPL. McDaniel, your mission is finally completed here on earth. Thank you for my freedom. Stand down and stand proud. Go with God now for he has a place for you.
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Freedom isn't free, but it's worth fighting for.
NDNG 76/91. HHC 141 164 comb eng
Do not get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9
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Tats_FXD
Posts: 76
Minnesota
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| 20 Nov 2006 9:48 PM |
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Thank you CPL. Ralph McDaniel for your service. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Standing by in Buffalo, MN |
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Land of the Free... Because of the Brave.
Proud to be part of the PGR.
Member of ABATE of MN, Lake Chapter. |
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Chief2
Posts: 12
Minnesota
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| 21 Nov 2006 5:46 AM |
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| Thank You CPL.McDaniel for your service.My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.It will be my honor to be present. |
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Larry Granberg
MN,N.E Metro ARC
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JohneeS
Posts: 57
Burnsville, MN
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| 21 Nov 2006 6:02 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family of CPL. Ralph McDaniel. May family, friends and faith bring you peace during these difficult times.
Thank you CPL. McDaniel, for your selfless service to our nation and for protecting my freedom. I will stand proudly Wed. in honor of your service and your life.
I would like to thank my boss (U.S.M.C) for allowing me the time off to stand for this mission. |
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John Stolte
MN SWMetro ARC
Patriot Gurad Riders
"If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, whom should we serve?" - John Adams |
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STG1(sw)
Posts: 218
St. Paul, Mpls, MN, USA
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| 21 Nov 2006 7:54 AM |
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Thank you, CPL, Ralph Mcdaniel your services in WWII gave us what we have today, THANKYOU, May God bless your family and friends in this time of sorrow, bring peace to you all
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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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gcelton
Posts: 37
"Redleg" Cottage Grove, MN
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| 21 Nov 2006 8:06 AM |
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Thank you Cpl McDaniel for your service to our great country and for insuring my freedom. My condolences to the family and friends of this American hero.
May God welcome you home with open arms.
Standing by in Cottage Grove . . . |
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Gordon C. Elton
U.S. Army, Field Artillery (Ret)
1968-1993
Life Member VFW Post 9024 |
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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 21 Nov 2006 8:40 AM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Ralph McDaniel. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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gwinslow
Posts: 539
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 21 Nov 2006 9:47 AM |
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Mankato Staging Information:
0700 - We will stage at Kwik Trip, 1271 N River Dr (US 169 & US 14 next to Mankato Harley Davidson) in Mankato
0715 - Pre-Ride Briefing
0730 - Kickstands Up for ride to Woodbury, MN.
0900 - Arrive at Rainbow Foods Parking lot, 7050 Valley Creek Plaza, Woodbury, MN 55125.
0910 - Pre-Mission briefing.
0920 - Kickstands up for 1/2 mile ride to Woodbury Lutheran Church.
0930 - Flag Line in front of church.
1000 - Visitation begins.
1100 - Memorial service begins.
1110 - 1120 (estimated) - Dismissed.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
Red, White, & Blue Book - MN Coordinator |
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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 21 Nov 2006 11:43 AM |
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It saddens me to yet again ride for an American Hero who has left us.
This is doubly sad for me as this hero is from my own town and the service at the church that I attend.
Cpl McDaniel, thank you for your service to our nation and for your part in keeping the world free.
To the McDaniel family, my deepest condolences on your loss. It will be an honor to stand in reverence for Ralph and all of you.
Thank you in advance to everyone who will attend this mission. |
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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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HighPlainsDrifter
Posts: 17
New Hope, Minnesota
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| 21 Nov 2006 12:46 PM |
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Thank you CPL. McDaniel and his family for what you have given to your country and it's people.
Standing by in New Hope, MN
"This hero stepped up to do the right thing when the people called on him, it is now time for the people that he deffended to step up and do the right thing" |
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Road Name "Drifter"
NWMetro RC, Minnesota
“IIf you can read this thank a teacher, if it is in english thank a Veteran”
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mfmaloney
Posts: 43
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| 21 Nov 2006 7:47 PM |
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George,
Which way are you heading? Up 169? If so, about what time do you think you'd be rolling through Shakopee? I can join up with you when you pass Marschall Road.
Mike Maloney
Shakopee
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gwinslow
Posts: 539
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 21 Nov 2006 9:51 PM |
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We leave Mankato at 0730 and run up US 169 so we should be in Shakopee about 0830-0845. I will need to top off the tank just before arriving at Shakopee as the trip is 88 miles with is stretching my gas supply.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
Red, White, & Blue Book - MN Coordinator |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 21 Nov 2006 10:10 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very trying time |
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Russ "Slowhand"
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SOMDHOG
Posts: 244
Southern Maryland US Army 1965-71
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| 22 Nov 2006 5:55 AM |
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My deepest Condolences to the family and friends of Ralph McDaniel. Thank You For your Service, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN .
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Rick Maron
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mfmaloney
Posts: 43
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| 22 Nov 2006 6:24 AM |
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George... News shows that there are three accidents on 494 right now... and it's normally 45 minutes from Shako to Woodbury... I'm going to get a running start...and take Hwy 13... meet you over there.
Mike
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 22 Nov 2006 9:42 AM |
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CPL McDaniel,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 23 Nov 2006 10:07 AM |
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FINAL MISSION REPORT:
Yesterday morning at 0830 members of the Patriot Guard Riders began arriving at thr Rainbow Foods in Woodbury, MN to stage for a mission in honor of CPL Ralph McDaniel, a WWII veteran. Our presence was requested to be show respect as part of a visitation and memorial service in celebration of CPL McDaniel's life. By 0910 more than 40 PGRs had arrived on 35 bikes and 3 cages. A short mission briefing was given and then the group departed for the short ride to Woodbury Lutheran Church.
Upon arrival the bikes and cages were parked at the far end of the lot and flags were gathered up. At 0930 two flag lines were formed on the sidewalk in front of the church and angling up the wide stairway to the main entrance forming a corridor of honor for all to pass through. Flaglines were held in place as guests arrived for the visitation and until after the memorial service started at 1100. CPL McDaniel was later interred in a private ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
On a personal note I want to once again thank each and every one of you who came out for this mission. To have more than 40 of you come out on a weekday with only 36 hours notice is an amazing and beautiful thing. The dedication of all of you to our mission never ceases to impress me.
To Elly and the rest of the McDaniel family: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pay our respects for Ralph's service and sacrifice. It was an honor to stand for him. Once again please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss.
May God Bless you all.
Respectfully submitted on this 23rd of November, 2006. |
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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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