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cagerbob 
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Parma, Ohio
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| 16 May 2007 8:07 PM |
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updated 16 May 07 at 2319 by oldiron
SHORT NOTICE: US Navy Veteran James G. Walseth, 59, Bloomington, MN - 18 May 07
The family James Walseth, 59 of Rosemount, MN has requested our presence at his services on Friday, May 18.
John Stolte will be the Ride Captain for this mission: mjstolte@comcast.net
Location: St. Lukes Lutheran Church
Address: 1701 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN
Link to map: http://tinyurl.com/2o5yn5
1215: Stage in the parking lot at the back of the church (far SE corner of the lot) Enter off of W 100th St.
1235: Mission briefing
1250: Form up with funeral procession to Fort Snelling National Cemetery
1:10: Arrive at FSNC
1:20: Form flag lines
1:30: Service Begins
2:15 (EST): Dismissed
Current weather forecast is a high of 79 and sunny, please dress accordingly.
As always please remember to bring your US Flag and anything you need to be self-sustaining for the mission.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
Member - Red Knights MC, MN 4
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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Brightwarrior
Posts: 342
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| 16 May 2007 8:13 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of James. |
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oldiron6
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| 16 May 2007 10:53 PM |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 16 May 2007 11:11 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of James G. Walseth, U.S. Navy. MR. Walseth, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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webelieve
Posts: 113
Roberts, WI
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| 17 May 2007 1:55 AM |
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| My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of US Navy Veteran James G. Walseth. Into Gods hands you go, Stand proud in the service of our Lord and Savior. |
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American Patriot Riders
Life Member - American Legion Post 121, WI
BSHDFC_MM
CMA
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord... Psalms 33:12 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G.I.
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vander177
Posts: 4478
Vandergrift, PA
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| 17 May 2007 4:21 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of James G. Walseth. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices 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 onthe 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
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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magsemail
Posts: 1468
Southgate, Michigan
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| 17 May 2007 7:07 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to you in your loss of James. I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the sacrifices made by James and many others fighting for my freedom. May God bless you, and help you through this time of great difficulty. 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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windsinger
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Medina,Ohio
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| 17 May 2007 7:40 AM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JAMES G. WALSETH. |
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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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TMR 
Posts: 2972
Willow Springs IL
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| 17 May 2007 7:43 AM |
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Godspeed, and God bless you, Mr. Walseth, for your service in protecting all of us.
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pjciii
Posts: 25
Lawrenceville GA
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| 17 May 2007 9:25 AM |
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This was truly a good man. i had the honor of knowing him and i will ride to show my respect. he might only know now how many lives he did touch.
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The PGR did not teach me to ride, they taught me what to ride for! |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 17 May 2007 11:48 AM |
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| Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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Uffda
Posts: 13629
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 May 2007 3:13 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of James G. Walseth, USN 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, James.
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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gyocum
Posts: 1738
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 17 May 2007 6:28 PM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Veteran James G. Walseth. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
Gary and Kelly Yocum
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 17 May 2007 8:54 PM |
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In honor and rememberance , 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 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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Medic Dad
Posts: 33
Minnesota
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| 17 May 2007 10:48 PM |
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| God bless and comfort the family of James Walseth. |
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ral
Posts: 89
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| 17 May 2007 11:57 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of James. Stand down now Sailor, we'll take the watch. Sailorboy. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5755
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 18 May 2007 9:22 AM |
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Mr. Walseth,
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.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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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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Nanner
Posts: 76
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| 18 May 2007 10:23 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of James G Walseth. Stand down soldier your work on earth is done. May you rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did for our great country.
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hdiver
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| 18 May 2007 2:27 PM |
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| I've been a member of the Patriot Guard for almost a year now and never able to attend a mission. This was my first. Let me just say that standing among all of you was one of the deepest honors I have ever had. The procession to Fort Snelling kept a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes watching how it was handled and how everyone stepped up. I will never forget this first mission. The ride home was interesting to say the least, the many emotions that this mission stirred within me. Thank you. |
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JohneeS
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Burnsville, MN
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| 22 May 2007 6:00 AM |
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Ride Report, May 18, 2007: Mission Honoring U.S. Navy Veteran James (Jim) Walseth
It was Luther’s (Jim’s brother) wish to have a few motorcycles join the procession taking Jim from the church to Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Walseths and some friends of Jim’s were motorcycle enthusiasts and felt this would be a great way to escort Jim to his final resting place. On short notice and with mission changes that started out hourly and progressed to minute to minute, approximately thirty riders (including three new MN PG members) and three cages staged just after noon on Friday to pay respect and to honor U.S. Navy veteran James Walseth. Once the memorial service was complete and guests had a short lunch, we lined up behind Luther’s Harley for the procession to FSNC. Joining the procession on motorcycles and as part of the Patriot Guard, were friends of Jim. A police escort, with a little assistance from seasoned PGR road guards, did a great job of keeping the procession together and moving. Once at FSNC, as the guests were gathering around the shelter where final services would be held, we quickly and efficiently formed a flag line around the shelter. As the services were conducted we were invited to step forward and become part in this service for Jim. It was also fitting that as a contributing member to community of Minnesota, we flew the United States flag that flew over the State Capital and was present to us by Gov. Tim Pawlenty at last years MN PG Rally. As always, we stood tall and proud and most importantly we stood with respect for this fallen hero.
On behalf of the Minnesota Patriot Guard I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Luther Walseth and his family for the privilege to honor James Walseth.
After the services, I was able to talk at length with Patrick, a very close friend of Jim’s. Listening to Pat it is clear that Jim is truly a loss to this community and those he mentored. He continued to serve his community and help others through difficult times in their lives well after his service to our country. My God bless Jim and his family and friends.
Finally, thank you to all who took off the middle of the day during a very busy week for the MN PG to participate in this honor mission. And a hundred times thank you to those who helped me keep the chaos to a minimum (you know who you are).
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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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