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oldiron6 
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| 28 Jun 2007 6:33 PM |
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The family of Cpl. Lindberg has requested the Patriot Guard be in attendance at his interment service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, 29 June. We apologize for the short notice as we just learned tonight that his family would like us to attend.
Staging will be at the IKEA parking lot just North of the Mall of America, near American Blvd (8000 IKEA Way, Bloomington, MN 55425). Our schedule for the day is as follows:
11:45 AM - Staging at IKEA
12:00 PM - Pre-ride briefing
12:10 PM - Depart for Fort Snelling National Cemetery
12:15 PM - Arrive at FSNC, set up flag lines
12:45 PM - Ceremony begins
1:45 PM (EST) - Dismissed
Current weather forecast is 79 and sunny, please dress accordingly. As always please remember your flag and anything you need to be self sufficient for the mission.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Southeast Metro Ride Captain
Minnesota Membership Coordinator
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BirdieMN
Posts: 850
Woodbury, MN
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| 28 Jun 2007 6:36 PM |
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For those who may not be aware, Cpl. Lindberg was one of the Marines who raised the first flag on Iwo Jima.
Here is his obituary from the Star Tribune:
Soon after Chuck Lindberg helped raise the first American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, he returned to the fight. A few hours later, another group of Marines hoisted a larger flag, in a scene etched in history by a prize-winning photo. Lindberg, the last survivor among the men who raised that first American flag on Japanese soil during World War II, died Sunday in Edina. The longtime Richfield resident was 86; today would have been his 87th birthday.
Before Iwo Jima, Lindberg had already been in two island campaigns, Guadalcanal and Bougainville, as part of an elite outfit called Carlson's Raiders that operated behind enemy lines. On Iwo Jima, where he manned a flamethrower, he earned the Silver Star for valor. One day early in the campaign, he and a colleague made repeated attacks on fortified Japanese positions.
"You can't run too good with that 72-pound weapon on your back," he told the Star Tribune in 1985. "But you duck and dodge the best you can."
Later during the ferocious battle for the Pacific island, Lindberg was evacuated after being shot in the right forearm, and he received a Purple Heart. The raising of the first flag on Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945, was captured by photographer Sgt. Lou Lowery. Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal snapped the picture of the second flag going up four hours later, after the first one was lowered. That photo won a Pulitzer Prize and immortalized the men in it. It also became the model for the Marine Corps Memorial statue in Arlington, Va. When the iconic picture was taken, Lindberg was no longer on top of the mountain. He was fighting Japanese soldiers hiding in caves only yards from the flag.
After his discharge from the military in January 1946, Lindberg went home to Grand Forks, N.D. He moved to the Twin Cities in 1951 and became an electrician. No one, he said, believed him when he said he raised the first flag at Iwo Jima. "I was called a liar," Lindberg once said. He spent his final years trying to raise awareness of the first flag-raising, speaking to veterans groups and at schools.
In 1995, the Marine Corps helped set the record straight, when Lindberg was flown to a reunion of war veterans on Iwo Jima. Shortly before his flight, Lindberg said that not a day went by that he didn't think of the war: "It seems like just yesterday for me." Also in 1995, the Minnesota Legislature passed a resolution in Lindberg's honor. He is included in several Minnesota war memorials.
The city of Richfield, where Lindberg made his home since 1953, has helped to recognize him, too. A bronze bust of him will be included in the monument to all veterans that is being built at Veterans Memorial Park in the city. The monument is expected to be completed in July 2008.
"He was such a modest man, and he didn't get the recognition until recently for what he has done," said Steve Devich, Richfield's city manager. "I wished so much he would have been around to see the dedication of that memorial," said Devich.
Lindberg was an active member of the Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555 in Richfield. Until the past year, when ill health limited his ability to get out, he and his wife, Vi, continued to help put on festivities and help homebound veterans.
"Chuck was a very quiet person. You couldn't have a nicer guy. Chuck was the one who would help any veteran," said Mike Brand, commander of the Babcock VFW post.
In addition to his wife of 59 years, he is survived by daughters Diane Steiger of Burnsville and Karen Davidson of Roseau, Minn.; sons Rod of Ely, Minn., Rick of Hermantown, Minn., and Jeff of Ramsey; sisters, Dorothy Wencl of Washington state and Margaret Thurber of Anoka, and 15 grandchildren. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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HDriderDave1
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N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 28 Jun 2007 6:41 PM |
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God Bless Charles Lindberg, 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 "A True American Hero". 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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sailordoc
Posts: 937
Woodbury, MN
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| 28 Jun 2007 7:34 PM |
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Semper Fi, Chuck. Rest in peace.
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
2009 Remember The Fallen Tribute |
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windsinger
Posts: 2572
Medina,Ohio
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| 28 Jun 2007 7:44 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CPL. CHARLES LINDBERG. |
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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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Chief2
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Stacy, MN.
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| 28 Jun 2007 8:22 PM |
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| My condolenses to the Lindberg Family.It will be my honor to present tommorrow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery for such a Great American Hero. |
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Larry Granberg
MN,N.E Metro ARC
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letsroll93
Posts: 28
Central IL
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| 28 Jun 2007 8:23 PM |
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| Another of the greatest generation is gone and Charles was a freedoom fighter for us and for the world. God bless Charles and his family. He made a difference there is no doubt. |
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If someone were to ask me "Why do you stand here holding that flag for someone you didn't know?" I would say "To show respect for the soldier and regrets for the family, and because we are related." And if they ask "Oh? How are you related?" I would answer " You see, we are from the same country!'
"If there must be trouble, let be in my time, so that my child may have peace." Thomas Paine |
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mtcat1000
Posts: 100
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 28 Jun 2007 8:41 PM |
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| My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Charles Lindberg. God Bless You Chuck. |
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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calamityjane
Posts: 2104
brooklyn park mn
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| 28 Jun 2007 8:54 PM |
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i would like extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Cpl. Charles W Lindberg. rest in peace sir.
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
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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dbley
Posts: 463
Twin Cities
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| 28 Jun 2007 9:30 PM |
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Men of courage are hard to find in any generation....
May you be with the Marines you served with Cpl Lindberg. |
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Doug Bley
MN Patriot Guard
NW Metro Ride Captain
Member, MNPG Board of Directors
In honor of NT-12/4/06, WB - 2/26/07, CA - 2/28/07 |
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satyr
Posts: 4414
Raleigh, NC
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| 28 Jun 2007 10:53 PM |
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I want to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends or Cpl Charles Lindberg. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cpl Lindberg, thank you for you service to our country. You are truly one of America's heros. Rest in peace soldier. I salute you.
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Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
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Pepper_guy
Posts: 5870
Lacey, WA
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| 29 Jun 2007 2:09 AM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of Cpl, Charles Lindberg, USMC/WWII Pacific Theater. Cpl. Lindberg, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". Your place in militay history assured. May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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Junius Henry
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Snowhite
Posts: 1414
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 29 Jun 2007 3:43 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of Cpl. Charles Lindberg. A True American Hero from WW II. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68
85th Evac Hospital
PGR Riders
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-2
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District POW/MIA Chairman
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vander177
Posts: 3173
Vandergrift, PA
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| 29 Jun 2007 5:09 AM |
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My condolence sand prayers to the family and friends of CPL Charles Lindberg. I thank you for you rmilitary 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!
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away!
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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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wvhusker
Posts: 4998
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 29 Jun 2007 6:18 AM |
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CPL Lindberg,
What a wonderfully inspiring story that has been written about you! Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your 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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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 29 Jun 2007 7:02 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Charles Lindberg. 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, Charles.
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.
Standing in Spirit for A True American Hero of the greatest generation... |
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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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Dean Frederickson
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Minnesota
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| 29 Jun 2007 7:18 AM |
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I want to offer my sincere
condolences to the family and friends or Cpl Charles Lindberg.
Cpl Lindberg, thank you for your sacrifice and
service to our country. You are truly one of America's heros.
God Bless you marine I will not forget. It will be my honor to
be present today at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to pay
tribute to such a shining example of a Great American Hero.
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I refuse to tip-toe thru life only to arrive safely at death. Sgt. U.S.Army 1974 - 1985 Vietnam era vet. |
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TMR
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Willow Springs IL
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| 29 Jun 2007 11:32 AM |
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| Godspeed, and God bless you, Cpl Lindberg, for your service in protecting all of us. |
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ebgeorge
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Red Bluff, Ca.
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| 29 Jun 2007 1:41 PM |
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Thank you !
We have lost another member of the "Greatest Generation"
E. B. George
3RD ACR "BRAVE RIFLES"
Red Bluff, Ca. |
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Honeydog
Posts: 574
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| 29 Jun 2007 2:20 PM |
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| I just got back from this mission. I was impressed at the numbers of PGR members that were able to get there on such short notice. It was a mission to remember, two flyby's, one by two USMC f-18s, and one by 4 WWII era planes, but I'm not sure which kind. |
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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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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 29 Jun 2007 6:00 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 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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Monica
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MN SC "EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 29 Jun 2007 6:44 PM |
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God bless you, Cpl. Lindberg, and may you find rest with the others who raised our great flag with you. You will not be forgotten.
I extend my deepest condolences to your family. May love and warm memories carry them through this time.
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Mannyca
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| 29 Jun 2007 6:49 PM |
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| Today, June 29th..as I stood in the midst of the WWII Memorial in Washington DC, I thought of men such as Cpl. Charles Lindberg. Men like my father who served in Europe, my uncle who was KIA in Italy and all those from the "Greatest Generation". Finally they have thier recognition here in the Nations Capital. Just like Cpl. Lindberg, the truth and recognition took awhile. They are all hero's including Charles Lindberg....rest now my friend your mission is complete. Manny Arechiga (Minnesota PGR) |
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trident_t150
Posts: 610
Marshall Sector Ride Captain, Minnesota
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| 30 Jun 2007 6:08 AM |
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I got up early this morning to get ready for the SD welcome home mission, and the very first thing I saw on TV (CNN) was a PGR flagline at Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetary, as members on short notice stood watch. CNN has a wonderful clip running every half hour about the passing of this hero. It is so very wonderful that he lived long enough to attend the dedication of the WWII memorial at our state capitol just three weeks ago.
Rest in peace, Cpl. Lindberg. Thank you for your service to our country, and for telling us your story.
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Avatar picture taken at Hector, Mn., Municipal Airport. T33 erected in memory of my best friend, Capt Robert C. Swanson, USAF, in whose memory I ride with the PGR, to honor all who have served our nation.
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fire2007
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| 30 Jun 2007 11:17 AM |
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To Cpl. Lindberg's family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Rest assured he is still "Keeping Watch" over us all..
Cpl. Lindberg THANK YOU !!
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