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Susan Sturgis User is Offline

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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett

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01 Jul 2009 5:17 PM	Alert
Updated 02 Jul 09 1917 edt S Sturgis Final mission information: St. Bernard's Cemetery Park Street Enfield CT 06082 Friday, July 3^rd *Final Stage* Bob's Store Plaza 91N to exit 47E (Rt 190 Hazard Ave. Enfield Head east on Rt 190 Bob's Store Plaza Approx. ..25 miles on left KSU 1015hrs *Secondary Stages* The following link is a map and directions to all CT PGR secondary stages and the Final Stage http://tinyurl.com/CTPGRstages Any Riders who utilize any of the Secondary Staging areas should expect to leave on their own at the posted KSU and ride as a group to the Final Staging Area. Our set-up of Secondary Staging Areas are for the primary purpose of having members ride in a group for safety's sake. *Please note the addition of an Occum stage in eastern CT. * Colchester: St. Joseph Polish Club Address: 395 South Main Street KSU: 0815hrs Contact: Keith "Boomer" Soileau ^{boomerpgr@fastmail.fm}^{Notes: (1)Distance to Final Staging: Approx. 46 miles. (2) Riders should gas up in Colchester prior to arriving at Staging Area.} Darien: Service Area on I-95 between Exits 12 & 13 NB. (McDonalds Parking Lot) Address: Exits 12 & 13 NB KSU: 0730hrs Contact: Dave Polett ^{harley87dp@yahoo.com}^Notes: Derby: Heavenly Donuts RT 34 Derby Address: 658 New Haven Ave KSU: 0845hrs Contact: Ray Gagne ^{raymond.gagne@sbcglobal.net}^Notes: Manchester: Dunkin Donuts Address: 171 Spencer Street KSU: 0840hrs Contact: Linda Woodrow ^{lwoodrow@gmail.com}^{Notess: Manchester will proceed to Rockville stage} Meriden/Southington: Commuter lot exit 3 I-691 Address: KSU: 0915hrs Contact: Bobby Easton ^{ctflag1@yahoo.com}^{RWight@stanadyne.com}^{Notes: To Final Stage} Middlebury: Commuter lot exit 16 I-84 Address: exit 16 I-84 KSU: 0845hrs Contact: Bob Stone ^{bob@careerresources.org}^{Airwolf2@charter.net}^{Notes: To Meriden Stage} Newtown: Commuter lot exit 11 I-84 Address: exit 11 I-84 KSU: 0830hrs Contact: Bob Stone ^{bob@careerresources.org}^{Airwolf2@charter.net}^{Notes: To Middlebury Stage} Occum: Commuter lot exit 83 I-395 Address: exit 83 I-395 KSU: 0845hrs Contact: Dene King ^{deneking@msn.com}^Notes: Old Saybrook: Old Saybrook Sunoco Address: 583 Boston Post Rd (Rte 1) KSU: 0830hrs Contact: Greg Young ^{shorelineproperties@yahoo.com}^Notes: Rockville: American Legion Post #14 Address: 114 West Street, Rockville, CT 06066 KSU: 0900 Contact: Linda Woodrow ^{lwoodrow@gmail.com}^{Notes: To Final Stage} Torrington: Commuter lot exit 42 RT-8. Small lot on East side of RT 8. Address: exit 42 RT-8 KSU: 0830hrs Contact: Buzz Siddell ^{buzearle@optonline.net}^{esiddell@cnvhelp.org}^{Notes: To Final Stage} Regards, Bob "Airwolf" Stone Patriot Guard Riders Connecticut State Captain Airwolf2@charter.net 203.650.0861 __________________________________________________________________ We are called to honor the life and service of Petty Officer 3^rd Class Elroy Jones who served our country during WWII in the US Naval Air Forces…may he rest in peace. St. Bernard's Cemetery Park Street Enfield CT 06082 Friday, July 3^rd 1000hrs Final and secondary staging information to follow tomorrow, I need CT Leadership and flag vehicles to report availability immediately. Secondary stage owners base your KSU’s on a 1000hrs stage at or around the cemetery. Regards, Bob “Airwolf” Stone Patriot Guard Riders Connecticut State Captain Airwolf2@charter.net 203.650.0861

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Uffda

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Wonder Lake, IL

01 Jul 2009 5:46 PM	Alert
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elroy Jones, USNAF, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Elroy. Going home, going home, I'm just going home. Quiet-like, slip away- I'll be going home. It's not far, just close by; Jesus is the Door; Work all done, laid aside, Fear and grief no more. Friends are there, waiting now. He is waiting, too. See His smile! See His hand! He will lead me through. Morning Star lights the way; Restless dream all done; Shadows gone, break of day, Life has just begun. Every tear wiped away, Pain and sickness gone; Wide awake there with Him! Peace goes on and on! Going home, going home, I'll be going home. See the Light! See the Sun! I'm just going home. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 Standing in Spirit...

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. In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn.

sashathree User is Offline

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Enfield, CT.

01 Jul 2009 6:17 PM	Alert
To: The Family and Friends of, PO3 Elroy Jones. Our Heartfelt Condolences. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Elroy: You Are A Member of, Our Greatest Generation. Salute and, God-Speed Sir! Regards: Kim and Mark

"However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier who is called upon to offer and gives his life for his country, is the noblest development of mankind." Gen. Douglas MacArthur Medal of Honor Recipient

mailman

Posts: 21723
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain

01 Jul 2009 6:19 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy WWII Veteran. Rest In Peace Sir.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready." Jim "mailman" US Army 1970 - 1972

Pepper_guy User is Offline

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Lacey, WA

01 Jul 2009 6:37 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Elroy Jones, U.S. Navy Air Forces/ WWII Veteran. PO3 Jones, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.

Junius Henry PGR Member #10094

HDriderDave1 User is Offline

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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL

01 Jul 2009 7:59 PM	Alert
God Bless Elroy Jones, family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom and may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten "A True American Hero"! I Salute You Sir! I will be standing there in Spirit with my fellow brothers & sisters. Dave

Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen.

jpw105

Posts: 304

01 Jul 2009 8:30 PM	Alert
My wife Robin and I would like to add our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Petty Officer Third Class Elroy Jones, and profound gratitude to Mr. Jones for his service to the United States of America. At the same time we bow our heads to bid this heroic American 'farewell', we will all stand a little taller, and draw inspiration from his conviction and dedication to duty, honor and country. I thank the Jones family for inviting the PGR to participate in the service and tribute to our brother Elroy, and will consider it a privilege to stand in honor of this brave American. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. Jonathan Worley Glastonbury, CT ETN3 USNR 1971-77

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Orange Park, FL

01 Jul 2009 9:51 PM	Alert
Thank you for my freedom Petty Officer Jones. May you rest in peace. “Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.”

Mike (SpyderRyder) Gregory It's all about freedom!

ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline

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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY

01 Jul 2009 11:54 PM	Alert
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN ELROY JONES (USN). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ELROY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN ROBERT R PEARMAN US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965 AMERICAN LEGION VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

monmixr

Posts: 1723
Bartlett, Illinois

02 Jul 2009 12:54 AM	Alert
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero. May the Lord give you strength and bring you peace in this time of sorrow.

Proud member of the often imitated never duplicated Illinois Patriot Guard Riders. Eric C. Kuhn Road Captain Illinois Patriot Guard Riders In memory of CPT Steven M. Strickland B/3 AVN BN 15 SEP 1980 In memory of CW3 Donald G. Cicuzza Jr. In memory of Carl W. Kuhn WWII Vet. 1927-2009

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Meriden, CT

02 Jul 2009 4:24 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Petty Officer 3^rd Class Elroy Jones. His service to the United States of America will never be forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace, in the hands of God.

Paul R. Fournier

banditbob

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Virginia Beach. District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captain

02 Jul 2009 5:49 AM	Alert
My wife and I want to thank you Elroy Jones for your sacrifice and dedication to this great Nation of ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved one's and friends.

banditbob Robert K. Reynolds District 5 Hampton Roads Ride Captin Virginia Beach Va. US Army, Armor 3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976 (the original Bandits) Indian Cove RV Resort, Secretary Board of Directors. Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 20 Chaplain and Service Officer Virginia Beach. Association United States Army (AUSA) Honor and Remember, Military Liason Officer 1st Cav. Div. 2/5 Black Knights, Armor Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices (President Harry S. Truman) During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave their life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen. Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond. OLD BANDITS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY In Memory of my Dad, Frank Reynolds Sr. Window/Tail Gunner B-17 USAAF, WWII

RIDEN4HIM

Posts: 2053
Brevard, NC

02 Jul 2009 7:30 AM	Alert
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Elroy Jones. May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow.

In memory of: Jesse Lee Ashe, Veteran, WWII, US Navy (Brother) Harold W. Owen, Veteran, WWII US Army (Brother-n-law) John Edward Ashe, USAF Veteran, Korean War(Brother) To honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Paul & Rowena Ashe Brevard, NC Patriot Guard Riders RIDEN4HIM

mlmsan

Posts: 6816
Loganville, Georgia 30052

02 Jul 2009 9:54 AM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PO3 Elroy Jones, U.S. Navy air Force, WWII Veteran. I Pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PO3 Elroy Jones, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PO3 Elroy Jones, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest. Peace Be to Us All

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you". Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson sirbear@comcast.net 770-500-6895 Georgia PGR, Part of It, Proud of it. Georgia Mentor Team U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42 Blue Star Dad Patriot Guard Rider VFW Post 5290, Conyers GVVA Post 5,Conyers Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Calvary Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia.

kbell

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Jacksonville, Florida Ride Captain

02 Jul 2009 4:21 PM	Alert
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elroy Jones. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Elroy for my freedoms. You are my hero.

Karen (kerrybell) Trone If you are going to worry then don't pray... If you are going to pray then don't worry !! For I know the plans I have for you.... Jeremiah 29:11 Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.

Susan Sturgis User is Offline

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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett

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02 Jul 2009 5:18 PM	Alert
UPDATE: Final Staging.

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Billboy

Posts: 5112
Webster, Fl.

03 Jul 2009 6:06 AM	Alert
My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of USNAF, WWII Veteran, Elroy Jones, Though you will be missed you will not be forgotten, Thank you for your Service. Rest in Peace and God be with you. “You Will Forever Be Remembered” Bill Snelson (Billboy) US Army, Vietnam Veteran PGR Senior Ride Captain, Mentor Webster, Fl.

Chiefskid

Posts: 482
Pembroke, MA R/C

03 Jul 2009 7:54 AM	Alert
" The Greatest Generation " Honor, Courage , Commitment To the loving , family and friends of United States Navy Air Forces WWII Veteran Petty Officer 3rd Class Elroy Jones, Enfield, Conneticut. Thank you " Sailor " for your selfless courage, love and service to the U.S. Navy and to the Greatest Nation in the world with your service in the " Mighty Endeavor" . Thank you for defending the freedoms and liberties of this great nation we call America and answering the call to duty "to preserve … our civilization and to set free a suffering humanity." We will not forget the sacrifices you made to protect our freedom and way of life. Thank you for being special breed of man of America's Greatest Generation........ We will not forget the sacrifice you made to protect our freedoms and watch our backs .You are the true light of this country, you are the glue that binds us ,you are our angel of freedom and our wings of protection. To the family my prayers go out to you, I pray that his soul is at peace and that his Courage and Bravery and will be rewarded in heaven as it will be remembered here on earth. I pray that you will always carry the knowledge that " Elroy " is a True American Hero and he will not be forgotten . During this difficult time I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember this country is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow...Your loss is our loss and resonates through the Patriot Guard Riders. We want to have the touch that brings you comfort,the strength that gives you courage,and the words to lighten your spirits. May the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders weave love and strength into your hearts to ease your pain of this "American Hero". I hope that time and memories will help lesson the burden of your sorrow and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss." "Bravo Zulu Petty Officer Jones..... God Bless the U.S. Navy and all of the men and women who protect our country and defend our freedom. Standing For Those Who Stood For US........E Pluribus Unum..........One Cause One Mission ...... Respect.........................Fair Winds And Following Seas......... Standing in Spirit to Honor this "American Hero " In Pembroke Ma A powerful Navy we have always regarded as our proper and natural means of defense; and it has always been of defense that we have thought, never of aggression or of conquest. But who shall tell us now what sort of Navy to build? We shall take leave to be strong upon the seas, in the future as in the past; and there will be no thought of offense or provocation in that. Our ships are our natural bulwarks. "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States Navy"" -John F. Kennedy Click On http://oldbluejacket.com/SeaPower.htm . I am the American sailor Hear my voice America Though I speak through the mist of over 200 hundred years My shout for freedom will echo through Liberty's hall for many centuries to come Hear me speak for my words are truth, justice and the rights of man For these ideals I have spilled my blood upon the worlds troubled waters Listen well for my time is eternal yours is but a moment I am the spirit of heroes past and future I am the American sailor My eyes have grown dim from the glare of sunshine on blue waters My heart is full of star strewn nights under the Southern Cross I have seen the sun set on a thousand lonely distant lands Yet always have my people and their hopes lighted my horizon Yes I am the American sailor My standard is an outstreched hand of Liberty My watchword is prepared and my joy is in the power of freedom My spirit is The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and The Bill of Rights I am Democracy's servant and I will serve her honorably ever again Today my youthful spirit stands as it always has A shining hope for peace, a tower of strength to my country Today I serve around the world on land, in the air, on and under the sea I serve proudly at peace armed with the fervent prayer that I need not be called again Tell your children of me Tell them of my sacrifice and my spirit that soared above their country I spread the mantle of my Nation over the shoulders of the ocean and I shall guard her forever I am her heritage and yours I am the American sailor.
"Chiefskid" Patriot Guard Riders Mass Ride Captain In Loving Memory Of Pembrokes Fallen Hero's 1ST Lt. Brian M. McPhillips USMC ,25, KIA 04/04/03 PFC. Matthew A. Bean ARMY , 22, KIA 05/31/07 SPC. Jesse A. Crudop ARMY, Disease 12/13/07

Easy.

Posts: 3227
Jacksonville, NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain

03 Jul 2009 8:44 AM	Alert
My family and I would like to offer our Most Sincere Condolences to the family and friends of Elroy Jones, USNAF, WWII Veteran, Enfield, CT. Thank you for your Service. You are and will remain A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. We will hold you in our prayers. GOD BLESS, Easy (Barry)

Ride Safe and GOD BLESS, BARRY (EASY) BERTOLINI PGR NC Eastern Region Senior Ride Captain Email: barryb_28546 @yahoo.com CMA Member (Christian Motorcycle Association) "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in...And how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier..One died for our soul, the other for our freedom." PGR NC Calender PGR: NC MySpace

HM1 (AW) USN (RET) User is Offline

Posts: 1751

03 Jul 2009 12:17 PM	Alert
To the family of MR Jones: Many places I ahve been. Many shipmates I have met. I may even have met this sailor of the greatest generation ever. Who knows for sure if I've sat with him at the AMVETS, American Legion or VFW on my trips home? I am saddened by this loss. Sad that I am in TN and unable to stand the flag line for a vet from my home town. It was these guys before me, their stories and their pride in having "been there, done that", that caused me to join and then stay. MR jones- your watch is over, you stand relieved. I'll assume the post and take the con. Make note in the official log. Fairwinds, following seas my shipmate, we will not forget.

Dennis "DOC" Lee United States Navy Retired Ride Captain- All over west TN and sometimes straying into other states as well. I ride for all those who have gone on to their last port call.

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