Cajun 
Posts: 0
 |
| 09 Apr 2007 3:57 PM |
 Alert
|
updated on 13 Apr 07 at 1536cdt by oldiron
Honor Mission Itinerary for Cpl Conor G. Masterson, Woodbury, MN
This is a two-part mission:
Memorial services for Cpl Conor G. Masterson will be held at the Wulff Funeral Home, 2195 Woodlane Dr, Woodbury, MN on Monday , April 16, 2007. Private family service begins at 1pm with public memorial immediately following from 3pm to 8pm.
We will stage at Woodbury Lutheran Church on the south side of Valley Creek Road about ½ mile south of Interstate 494, between Queens Dr. and Bielenberg Dr. Please park in the east most portion of the lower lot.
11:00am Staging area opens
12:00pm Mission Briefing
12:15pm Short ride to Funeral Home
12:30pm – 8pm Stand guard for memorial services
8:30pm Dismissed (est.)
All times are approximate. Please bring your 3x5 flag. Ride safely and bring appropriate gear, food and drink as we must be self supporting. Due to the length of this mission we are asking for 2 to 3 hour shifts.
Burial services will be held at the Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel located on the grounds of Ft. Snelling on Wednesday, April 18 th from 10am to 12pm after which, we will proceed to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery for burial. We will assemble in the northern portion of the Historic Ft. Snelling visitor's lot at 9am on Wednesday. Ft. Snelling is in the NE corner of MN Hwy 5 and MN Hwy 55. Please follow the signs off Hwy 55 to the Historic Ft. Snelling Visitor's Center.
9:00am Staging area opens
9:30am Mission Briefing
9:45am Walk to Memorial Chapel
10:00 – 12:00 Stand Guard for service
12:00pm Ride to Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (approx 4 miles)
12:45pm Dismissed (est.)
We will be traveling at or below posted speed limits including freeway speeds, in staggered formation. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow along behind the group on your own.
Thank you for all you do.
-- Dave Winkler SE Metro ARC
***********************************************************************************************************************
Updated 11 APR 07 0918 MST by Zippy
SFC Conor Masterson was posthumously promoted to the rank of CPL. We are still awaiting the details of this Confirmed Mission.
Thank you,
--
Dave Winkler
SE Metro ARC
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I spoke with the CAO and we have been invited. More details will be posted as soon as we receive them.
--
Dave Winkler
SE Metro ARC
MN Patriot Guard
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 403-07
April 09, 2007 |
|
|
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Conor G. Masterson, 21, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., died April 7 in Eastern Afghanistan of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Masterson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4859. | |
|
|
|
|
Preacherman
Posts: 0
|
| 09 Apr 2007 4:08 PM |
Alert
|
| Please accept our deepest sympathies from all of Iowa. |
|
|
|
|
jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
|
| 09 Apr 2007 4:43 PM |
Alert
|
| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero, Pfc. Conor G. Masterson. May you find comfort in knowing he's in everlasting glory and peace with our Lord. |
|
"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."
-Douglas MacArthur |
|
|
Honeydog
Posts: 644
|
| 09 Apr 2007 5:19 PM |
Alert
|
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Conor G. Masterson.
Standing by in Eden Prairie. |
|
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!
|
|
|
ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
|
| 09 Apr 2007 5:40 PM |
Alert
|
| Our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Pfc. Conor G. Masterson during this very difficult time . We are eternally grateful for this Hero’s courage , service , and sacrifice for our Nation . We will never forget . God Bless |
|
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
|
|
|
Snowhite
Posts: 1498
Elsberry, Mo.
|
| 09 Apr 2007 6:40 PM |
Alert
|
| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Pfc. Conor G. Masterson. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice for Our Country. |
|
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
|
|
|
Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
|
| 09 Apr 2007 6:45 PM |
Alert
|
| 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 |
|
Russ "Slowhand"
|
|
|
windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
|
| 09 Apr 2007 7:01 PM |
Alert
|
| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PFC. CONOR G. MASTERSON, YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE ALL THANK YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH HEROES. |
|
"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
"SEMPER PARATUS" USCG |
|
|
Harry Hartman
Posts: 1095
Rochester, NY
|
| 09 Apr 2007 7:16 PM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Conor G. Masterson. His ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our freedom will never be forgotten. May God help his family find peace at this most difficult time. |
|
hybridharry
PGR NY HOTH Director
PGR NY VRP Coordinator
|
|
|
Pepper_guy
Posts: 10137
Lacey, WA
|
| 09 Apr 2007 7:57 PM |
Alert
|
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC Conor G. Masterson, U.S Army. PFC Masterson, 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.
|
|
Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094 |
|
|
NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
|
| 09 Apr 2007 8:00 PM |
Alert
|
My sincerest condolences to the Masterson family, Conor thank you for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier. |
|
Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
|
|
|
Spcjimmy
Posts: 2
|
| 09 Apr 2007 8:43 PM |
Alert
|
My heart goes out to the family and friend. I am 30days back from that exact area and hope/pray for all the guys that are left there. Be safe, Come home!
Spc James
"Loud Pipes Save Lives but JESUS Saves Souls!" |
|
|
|
|
PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
|
| 09 Apr 2007 9:23 PM |
Alert
|
| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. Stand Down, your mission is now complete. May you rest in peace. |
|
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
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
~Ayn Rand |
|
|
ral
Posts: 89
|
| 09 Apr 2007 9:53 PM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Masterson. I would be honored to be in the flag line for this young Minnesota hero. Standing by in west central MN. Sailorboy |
|
|
|
|
Medic Dad
Posts: 33
Minnesota
|
| 09 Apr 2007 10:09 PM |
Alert
|
| God bless and strengthen the family of Conor Masterson. |
|
|
|
|
deltoid79
Posts: 3905
Tumoroid
|
| 10 Apr 2007 2:13 AM |
Alert
|
| My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Pfc Masterson. I pray for peace and comfort at your time of sorrow. |
|
Mike,,, 
I LOVE BEING A BIKER.....
myspace.com/vicrider05
Spc Tyler Bland 82'nd AB
 |
|
|
elisejk
Posts: 1683
Fuquay Varina, NC
|
| 10 Apr 2007 5:24 AM |
Alert
|
I Remember You
When I walk into my church,
free and without fear,
I remember you.
When I see children playing in the school yard,
girls and boys of all kinds,
I remember you.
When I see families working together,
regardless of religion or nationality,
I remember you.
When I go to sleep
without worry for my family's safety,
I remember you.
When I see our flag waving in front of my home,
and when I can salute that flag without fear of reprisal,
I remember you.
When I remember you,
I think of the sacrifices you made so I could have these things.
I think of your commitment and your service
beyond mere duty.
I think of all that you have given
so that I and those whom I love can be free.
When I pray at night and give thanks
for the blessings God has given,
I remember you.
© By Mary Kay Glunt |
|
National Support Staff
“Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
Facebook
MySpace
|
|
|
wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
|
| 10 Apr 2007 5:32 AM |
Alert
|
PFC Masterson,
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
|
|
"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
|
|
|
vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
|
| 10 Apr 2007 6:11 AM |
Alert
|
My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PFC Conor G. Masterson. I thank you for your military service and ultimate sacrifice you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL.
|
|
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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
|
|
magsemail
Posts: 1472
Southgate, Michigan
|
| 10 Apr 2007 7:02 AM |
Alert
|
| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of Conor. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by Conor and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. God Bless America!! |
|
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
acknowledge him, and HE will make your paths straight. |
|
|
HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
|
| 10 Apr 2007 7:31 AM |
Alert
|
God Bless Pfc. Conor G. Masterson, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice great warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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. |
|
|
Nanner
Posts: 76
|
| 10 Apr 2007 8:19 AM |
Alert
|
To The Family And Friends Of Pfc Conor G Masterson:
Stand Down Soldier your work on earth is done and now may you rest in peace with Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ. Our condolence's to the family and may the Lord hold you in the palm of His Hands in this time of sorrow.
Standing By In Eagan
Ninette (Nanner) Ziemann
Dave (Noisy) Vickery |
|
|
|
|
CUGLAND
Posts: 348
Rochester, MN
|
| 10 Apr 2007 8:52 AM |
Alert
|
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Conor G. Masterson. He is a true American Hero and he will not be forgotten.
Pending invitation, standing by in Rochester ... |
|
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.
"with Freedom and Justice for all." |
|
|
dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
|
| 10 Apr 2007 2:36 PM |
Alert
|
| May God Bless and hold close the family and friends of Cpl. Masterson in this most difficult time,we are so sorry for your loss,we will never forget you Conor, we will always have you in our hearts and will forever be grateful to you for our freedom,rest well our hero you are with God now. |
|
Jerry & Linda |
|
|
calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
|
| 10 Apr 2007 2:39 PM |
Alert
|
my eyes are filled with tears and my heart with sorrow as another minnesota hero as entered the gates of heaven. to the family and friends of Cpl. Conor G Masterson , my deepest sympathies to each and every one of you.
standing by in brooklyn park
calamityjane
|
|
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....
|
|
|