Wescoot2 
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Updated 17 Dec 06 @ 0116
Staging for this mission will be at the main parking lot for Historic Fort Snelling.
This is located near the intersection of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55, St. Paul, MN 55111.
Historic Fort Snelling is just Northeast of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, and just Northwest of the Mendota Bridge on Hwy 55.
Take either highway to approach the area and follow the signs for Historic Fort Snelling.
We will park in the main visitors lot and walk over to the chapel (approx 1/4 mile).
Please arrive at the staging area no later than 12:40 PM.
Itinerary:
1240 - Stage at Fort Snelling Parking lot
1250 - Pre-mission briefing
1300 - Walk over to Fort Snelling Chapel
1315 - Set up flag lines
1330 - Family begins to arrive
1400 - Memorial service begins
1530 (est) - Dismissed after family departs from chapel
As always bring your flag and anything you may need to be self sustaining for this mission
Current weather forecast is mostly sunny with a high temp of 39, please dress accordingly.
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Mission update:
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This mission will be at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, not the national cemetery.
Staging location and itinerary will be confirmed and posted on Sunday, Dec 17th.
I will be unable to attend this mission due to personal matters that day.
NE Metro Ride Captain John "JD" Daher and SE Metro Asst. Ride Captain John Thompson III will handle mission details on the 19th.
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The family of SGT Johnson has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard at a memorial service for him at the Fort Snelling Chapel on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.
SGT Johnson served as a Ranger in Central America and later with the 101st Airborne Division. After a break in service he reenlisted after 9-11 out of love for his country and had retired after another four years of service. He passed suddenly last weekend.
More details and memorial service time to follow.
The Ride Captain in charge for this mission will be Nate "Birdie" Zenker.
Any questions may be addressed to him at: birdie@mnpatriotguard.org
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
South East Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
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Tats_FXD
Posts: 76
Minnesota
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| 14 Dec 2006 3:57 PM |
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| Thank You Sgt. Eric Johnson for your service.
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Land of the Free... Because of the Brave.
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trident_t150
Posts: 678
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 14 Dec 2006 5:03 PM |
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| Condolances to the family Of Sgt Johnson. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the following days. |
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
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| 14 Dec 2006 5:03 PM |
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My condolences to the family.
Standing by in Red Wing
I will be offering a carpool if interested cantact me at
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Brian "Boober" Jones
Patriot Guard Riders
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Lori Musolf
Posts: 320
Litchfield, MN
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| 14 Dec 2006 7:46 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family of SGT Eric Johnson, may you rest in peace! Our heart goes out to all of SGT Johnson's family and friends. God Bless!! |
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Lori & Andy Musolf
Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
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lil buddha
Posts: 124
somerset wi
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| 14 Dec 2006 8:21 PM |
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| thank you sgt johnson for your service to this country may god watch over your family |
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WingBob
Posts: 16
MN S/E Metro Sector
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| 14 Dec 2006 8:23 PM |
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My Heart felt prayers and condolences go out to SGT Eric Johnson's Family and relatives. Thank You! Sgt. Johnson for your devoted service to our country. Standing by In St. Paul
WingBob
Retired Army
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9158
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 15 Dec 2006 4:13 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
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 McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - Ft. Rucker
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Mike "deltoid79" Bland
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wvhusker
Posts: 5666
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 15 Dec 2006 5:00 AM |
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SGT Johnson,
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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BobsHonda
Posts: 18
Andover, MN
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| 15 Dec 2006 2:42 PM |
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Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Johnson.
We thank you for your service to our country.
May God grant you and your family peace in the days ahead.
Standing by in Andover
Bob Love
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wheatfield
Posts: 984
Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 16 Dec 2006 2:39 AM |
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| To qualify as an Airborne Ranger is an accomplishment worthy of the respect of all who understand what mettle this requires. To volunteer to go once more into harms way is an act of love and courage. Ranger Sgt Eric Johnson has earned the everlasting respect of the military family, and it is with deep regret that I read of his sudden passing. I wish to express my sympathy to his family and friends; and it is my prayer that Our Heavenly Father will abide with you all, bringing you peace and consolation. |
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 16 Dec 2006 4:07 AM |
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To the family of Sgt. Johnson
What words could possibly help during a time like this…
When we know not what we should pray for as we ought, the Spirit maketh intercessions for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
So let not your heart be troubled, for your loved one has gone to the place which Jesus has prepared.
Stand down soldier, your mission here is complete.
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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dragonman
Posts: 148
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 17 Dec 2006 10:00 AM |
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SGT. E. Johnson, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY.
To SGT. Johnson's Family, THANK YOU.
My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to SGT. Johnson's Family, Friends, and Fellow Troops. His Patriotism to Country exemplifies the GREAT WARRIORS that this Country has.
It is with heavy heart that I will have to stand down from this Mission, but will be there is Spirit. |
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shadow_sarge
Posts: 32
West Fargo, ND
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| 17 Dec 2006 11:46 AM |
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| I thank you Sgt Eric Johnson for your dedication and service to this great Country of ours. I extend my sympathies to his family for the loss of your loved one. I regret that I will be unable to get away from work to attend and stand in HONOR of this fine soldier. I will be there in spirit and thought with my fellow PGR members. May Gods Love and Peace surround you all in this time of sorrow. |
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JohnM141
Posts: 286
Coventry, RI
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| 17 Dec 2006 5:26 PM |
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| It is with a heavy hand and heartfelt regrets that I write to express my profound sympathies and deepest condolences to your family for the tragic loss of Sgt. Eric Johnson. My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Johnson's family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. Your grief we share and your loss is America's loss. I pray Our Lord and Savior will give you His peace.
John
Rhode Island PGR
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daherja
Posts: 136
Stacy, MN
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| 18 Dec 2006 12:32 AM |
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The family of SGT Johnson has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard at a memorial service for him at the Fort Snelling Chapel on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.
SGT Johnson served as a Ranger in Central America and later with the 101st Airborne Division. After a break in service he reenlisted after 9-11 out of love for his country and had retired after another four years of service. He passed suddenly last weekend.
I will be unable to attend this mission due to personal matters that day.
NE Metro Ride Captain John "JD" Daher and SE Metro Asst. Ride Captain John Thompson III will handle mission details on the 19th.
Staging for this mission will be at the main parking lot for Historic Fort Snelling.
This is located near the intersection of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55, St. Paul, MN 55111.
Historic Fort Snelling is just Northeast of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, and just Northwest of the Mendota Bridge on Hwy 55.
Take either highway to approach the area and follow the signs for Historic Fort Snelling.
We will park in the main visitors lot and walk over to the chapel (approx 1/4 mile).
Please arrive at the staging area no later than 12:40 PM.
Itinerary:
1240 - Stage at Fort Snelling Parking lot
1250 - Pre-mission briefing
1300 - Walk over to Fort Snelling Chapel
1315 - Set up flag lines
1330 - Family begins to arrive
1400 - Memorial service begins
1530 (est) - Dismissed after family departs from chapel
As always bring your flag and anything you may need to be self sustaining for this mission
Current weather forecast is mostly sunny with a high temp of 39, please dress accordingly.
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JD
Proud to have served, Proud to be serving again.
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gcelton
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"Redleg" Cottage Grove, MN
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| 18 Dec 2006 9:31 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SGT Johnson.
Rest in Peace. |
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Gordon C. Elton
U.S. Army, Field Artillery (Ret)
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 18 Dec 2006 1:55 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SGT Eric Johnson. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Eric. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Dante_MN
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Chaska, MN
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| 18 Dec 2006 5:39 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to family and friends. Sgt Johnson is a true American hero.
Standing by in spirit in Chaska
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RRBossman
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| 18 Dec 2006 7:30 PM |
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| Condolances to the family of SGT Johnson You are in my thoughts and Prayers. |
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