Zippy 
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
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| 28 Feb 2007 6:35 PM |
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Updated 07 MAR 07 2054 MST by Zippy
MISSION UPDATE:
Staging: 11:30am
Southside Harley Davidson
4930 Southport Crossing Place
Indpls, IN 46237
From the north: 65 south thru Indianapolis (just south of 465) to exit 103 (Southport Road), turn left (East), go across 65, the Harley Dealership will be on your right (south) side. NOTE: There is not an entrance from Southport road, you must turn right (south) at the next light (Emerson) and then right again back into the H.D. dealership.
From the south: North on 65 to exit 103 (just north of County line Rd exit) then follow directions above.
H.D. dealership is next to a McDonalds and a Panda Express for those that want to grab a bite to eat. Other places are nearby as well.
KSU: 12:30
We will have our usual sign-in and riders meeting prior to KSU.
If you have questions or need additional info, feel free to page me at 317-310-4211. I will return your call asap.
Additional Info:
This mission will be for an Honor / flag line prior to the service and after. There will not be an escorted ride after the service. Weather forecast for tomorrow is for mostly sunny skies with temps during the mission ranging from high 30's to low 40's. Please dress appropriately for the weather and arrive in the safest mode of transportation that you are comfortable with. If you are riding and haven't had your bike out for awhile, make sure you perform the necessary checks prior to riding paying close attention to your tire pressure. Ride with caution at intersections, etc keeping a close eye out for potholes, loose pavement, sand, salt, etc. Be safe and aware of your environment at all times.
VA RIDER
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 230-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2007
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William J. Beardsley, 25, of Coon Rapids, Minn., died Feb. 26 in Diwaniyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.Beardsley was assigned to the 260th Quartermaster Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Troop Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479. |
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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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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 28 Feb 2007 6:57 PM |
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SGT Beardsley,
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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mailman
Posts: 22135
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 28 Feb 2007 7:00 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Snowhite
Posts: 1496
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 28 Feb 2007 7:36 PM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10098
Lacey, WA
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| 28 Feb 2007 8:02 PM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley. Sgt. Beardsley, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace. |
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Gypsy_girl
Posts: 68
Johnson City,TN ~Jesup,GA
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| 28 Feb 2007 8:51 PM |
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| This was a very unselfish soldier, that made the ultimate sacrifice. My heart and prayers are with this family. This soldier has left behind 2 children. ... I had the honor of meeting this soldier previously. (I am a friend of the family's.) BJ, you will always be a Hero!!! .... May with God Bless your Family during this time. I pray that for each tear shed in sadness, God will place a warm memory in the hearts of your family. Bonnie ... Amber ... Frank and rest of the family I am truely sorry for your loss. |
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The Proud Daughter of a Vietnam Veteran ... GA Pointman ... You are my Hero !! Pointsbride (Amex) you are my other hero!! |
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RedThreat600RR
Posts: 1977
GA Ride Captain 11/11/06 - Present Savannah, GA
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| 28 Feb 2007 8:59 PM |
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A Marne soldier, a hero. A son. A young father. An NCO and a rider. BJ, you'll be missed by so many. I would be honored to ride for you, my Brother.
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers of this American Hero, my family and I offer our most heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Stand down, soldier, your mission here is complete. We have the watch. |
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Assistant State Captain (SE)
When you come to the edge of
All the light you know
And are about to step off
Into the darkness of the unknown
Faith is knowing one of two things
will happen:
There will be something solid
to stand on
Or you will be taught how to fly.
In Memory of LtCol Chris Smisson. Aviator and Friend.
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ral
Posts: 89
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| 28 Feb 2007 9:19 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Beardsley. Standing by in west central Minnesota. |
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 01 Mar 2007 4:05 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley during this very difficult time . We are eternally thankful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . God Bless |
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AC
A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
General Robert E. Lee
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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 01 Mar 2007 5:18 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Sgt. William J. Beardsley. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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ndtazman
Posts: 369
Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 01 Mar 2007 5:24 AM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Thank you for your service Sgt. William J. Beardsley. You will not be forgotten for your sacrifice protecting this country and our freedoms. Rest in Peace soldier. |
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Honeydog
Posts: 644
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| 01 Mar 2007 6:25 AM |
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley.
Standing by in Eden Prairie. |
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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vander177
Posts: 4543
Vandergrift, PA
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| 01 Mar 2007 6:32 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SGT William J. Beardsley. I thank you for your servie and ultimate for this great country. You may be gone, but, you will not be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL.
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
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Uffda
Posts: 13696
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 01 Mar 2007 7:17 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. William J.
Beardsley. 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, William.
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!
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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.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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BobsHonda
Posts: 19
Andover, MN
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| 01 Mar 2007 7:51 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley. May God be with you though this difficult time. Your country thanks you, your mission here is complete.
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Bob Love
U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
Proud to be a Patriot Guard Rider |
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live2ride55
Posts: 96
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 01 Mar 2007 7:54 AM |
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To the family of Sgt. William Beardsley I extend my deepest condolences. To Sgt. Beardsley I offer my most heart felt thanks and gratitude for your service to country and for your sacrifice. You will always be a hero. May God bless you and your loved ones.
Standing by in Eden Prairie........... |
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 01 Mar 2007 8:02 AM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Beardsley my God hold you close in this difficult time, we will never forget you William you will forever be in our hearts, we will always be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well you are with God now. |
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 01 Mar 2007 8:27 AM |
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God Bless Sgt William J Beardsley, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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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. |
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 01 Mar 2007 8:46 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT. WILLIAM BEARDSLEY, YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. HONOR TO THE SOLIDER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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Kevin Morgan
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Minneapolis, MN
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| 01 Mar 2007 9:23 AM |
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| I wish to thank Sgt. Beardsley for his service to this country and pray his family be comforted at this time. |
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magsemail
Posts: 1472
Southgate, Michigan
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| 01 Mar 2007 9:45 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of William. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by William and many others fighting for my freedom. God Bless America!! |
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Special Missions R/C - Region #2, MI
Riding in honor of my late father Thomas Kucharek-Army (101st Airborne)
Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pet
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
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sailordoc
Posts: 1199
Woodbury, MN
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| 01 Mar 2007 10:13 AM |
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Thank you for your service, SGT Beardsley. My condolences to your family and friends.
Jeff Seeber
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
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calamityjane
Posts: 2570
brooklyn park mn
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| 01 Mar 2007 10:34 AM |
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it's with tears in my eyes and sadness in my heart that Minnesota hero is gone. to the family and friends of Sgt William J Beardsley my deepest sympathies. thank you Sgt for your service to our country and may the great spirit meet you and welcome you into his arms.
standing by in Brooklyn Park
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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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Pegleg
Posts: 2753
Corona, Ca
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| 01 Mar 2007 10:56 AM |
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My Sincerest and Deepest Sympathies to the Family and Friends of Sgt. William J. Beardsley
A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEMPER-FI ------------- Hero..........
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 01 Mar 2007 12:12 PM |
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends in this very sad time in your lives . My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me but a country full of people like me owe you a dept that can never be repaid , but please take solace in the fact that your loved one is now with our lord in heaven. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace soldior your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest . May GOD bless each and everyone of you
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