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oldiron6 
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Update 21 SEP 07 0828 pdt by Zippy
Good morning all, sorry to say but registration has officially ended!! no more names will be added..we need time to compile our list. i feel there has been ample time to respond with your intent..for all of those who registered please bring 1 3x5 flag per person, bring a kickstand pad for your bike and please be on time!! we will have about an hour to get everyone signed in and bikes and cages staged..everyone ride safe and i'm looking forward to meeting all of you...gary
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Updated 20 Sept 07 0938 edt S Sturgis
Well folks, the day is fast approaching for what should be one of the most joyous and rewarding missions we've ever done here in West Virgina with the PGR, other than welcoming home our troops.
For everyone's information, at the staging site, sign-ins will be required with all names to be checked off against our master list. You will be given an identification badge on a lanyard that is to be displayed at all times. Sorry but if you don't have a badge you will not be able to participate. So, if any of you are bringing someone along that is not on the list, get in touch with Gary asap so they can be added. I sincerely hate to see someone denied the opportunity to participate because they failed to give advance notice.
Once we leave the staging area, we will be followed by a State Trooper who will have clear instructions that nobody is permitted to join or fall in behind the procession. We currently have about 195 commitments from those wanting to attend plus 25-30 media organizations. As we agreed to hold the number to around 200 we will be unable to allow anyone to just join in without prior registration.
As a sidenote...the Traveling Liberty Bell will be here for this most honorable occasion. Although David and Phyllis Hall received a donation from the Texas PGR and Texas ALR, it was nowhere near enough to meet there expenses for this journey. We will either make available a donation can at the sign-in table or make announcement at the pre-ride briefing for anyone that feels the desire to assist them.
Due to surgery, yesterday, on my wrist and elbow, I will be unable to ride on this mission, however, I will be there on Friday afternoon/early evening in my cage, staying at the Rodeway Inn, Martinsburg.
Everyone, please ride/travel in with extreme caution. Be ever mindful of the roaming wildlife. Hope to meet all of you in person!
Remember....WEST VIRGINIA IS A HELMET STATE!
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 23 Aug 07 2007 edt S Sturgis
******************REMINDER TO ALL!!****************
To all who have sent their confirmation to Gary, remember:
WEST VIRGINIA IS STILL A HELMET STATE! (dangit!)
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 11 Aug 07 at 0839 EDT by Cagerbob
*************ACCOMODATIONS INFORMATION**************
At the present time, the following discounted room rates have been secured for those travelling in for this mission. .
(1) Rodeway Inn, 94 McMillan Court, Martinsburg, WV 25044, phone (304) 263-8811. Block of 20 rooms for $49.00 plus tax per night. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/2h7c8o.
(2) Days Inn, 209 Viking Way (exit 13, I-81), Martinsburg, WV, phone (304) 263-1800. Block of 15 rooms for $66.00 plus tax. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/33puw9.
(3) Hampton Inn, 1716 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD, phone (301) 739-6100. Block of 20 rooms for $88.00 plus tax, per night. This rate will be held until 8 September. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/22wmby.
(4) Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, WV, phone (800) 862-6282. Block of 20 rooms for $89.00 plus tax, per night. This rate will be held until 8 September. Map and Inn information available at: http://tinyurl.com/yublw7.
When calling, be sure to mention Patriot Guard Riders (not just PGR) to ensure you get the discounted rates.
More will be added if they are confirmed.
Respects,
Joe
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updated 07 Aug 07 ~ 1521cdt ~ oldiron
********UPDATE********UPDATE********UPDATE********
Our RC, Gary Gaskins, spoke with Mr. Buckles' daughter today and advised her of the vast number of E-MAIL responses he has received from members indicating their intentions to attend this very special occasion. As of this morning, he has received well over 100 confirmations!
In order to ensure Mr. Buckles is not totally overwhelmed by this mission, Suzannah believes we should make an asserted effort to limit attendance to 200 members. In order for him to maintain a good count, without having to continually refer back to this thread, I would ask all who have posted their intentions to attend HERE to PLEASE, send an e-mail to Gary at stroker_ironhead@yahoo.com ASAP so your name can be added to the growing list. This is the easiest way we have of maintaining a good count.
Gary is going out today in an effort to secure a staging area and police escort to Mr. Buckles' farm in Ranson, WV.
Current plans are for those in attendance to proceed to his farm, with the exception of 10-16 who will remain behind to escort him home. We feel this will be a very good thing to do for him to ensure he isn't completely overwhelmed when seeing a corridor of flags lining his driveway. His daughter will let him know there is a surprise for him just prior to the remaining riders picking them up for escort. The escort will lead him up his driveway and dismount at the home. Those in the flag line will proceed up to the farm house once the procession has passed. Attempts are being made to procure some type of transportation as this driveway is approximately one-quarter mile in length. Bikes will remain parked! Make sure all in attendance have a kick-stand plate available. Parking will be on level ground but in a grassy area.
We currently have received interest from ABC's Good Morning America indicating they might like to cover this event as a human interest story. Should they choose to do so, any other requests will have to be, respectfully, declined.
Again, we regret having to place limits on the number of attendees for this as I'm sure most every American would welcome the opportunity to meet Mr. Buckles but, for HIS welfare, it is felt we should try to hold the number at 200. We understand, fully, that some who commit may not be able to make it and there will, no doubt, be some in attendance who have not let us know. Suzannah understands this is a posibility but we have assured her we will do what we can to abide by her wishes.
Once again, IF YOU HAVE COMMITTED TO ATTEND ON THIS THREAD, TAKE A MINUTE AND FOLLOW THAT UP WITH A SHORT E-MAIL TO GARY. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY HE HAS OF MAINTAINING A GOOD NUMBER.
Thank you to everyone for your interest, support and co-operation.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 6 Aug 07 1857 edt S Sturgis
******************CONFIRMATIONS RE-OPENING********************
As of today (Monday), we have received approximately 150 confirmations from members wishing to attend this very special mission to honor Mr. Buckles and we are limiting this to 200 at the request of his sister, Suzannah.
Thus, as we have received requests from other groups to participate along with the PGR, we are re-opening the confirmations until FRIDAY, 10 AUGUST 2007 AT 1700. After that time, we will notify the other groups of the number of spaces remaining.
Anyone wishing to attend, please notify Gary ASAP at stroker_ironhead@yahoo.com. Please list your first and last name along with those of anyone else that will be riding with you (no nicknames/usernames, please). All names will be written down and those in attendance will be asked to sign-in upon arrival so we can compare against the confirmation list he has received. Please understand that we do not desire to deny anyone the opportunity to meet and visit with Mr. Buckles but we must do whatever we can to abide by the wishes of his family. As stated before, staging information will not be posted here but, rather, each one indicating they will attend will be given the information via separate e-mail.
We will have a list of motels in the area posted shortly for those desiring to come in the day before or stay over that night.
This will be an awesome mission for a truly honorable American! Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest and desire to attend.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 2 Aug 07 1801 edt S Sturgis
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CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED!!!!
Due to the enormous response Gary has been receiving from our membership announcing their intentions to attend this very special mission, we MUST suspend confirmation temporarily until he has the opportunity to sort through all of them. As he is trying to juggle work and family while also running this mission, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!! Once he has the opportunity to sort and count the number of attendees, if we are still below the 200 limit requested by Mr. Buckles' daughter, we will open this again NLT Monday, August 6, 2007.
For ALL who have announced their intention to attend, a sign-up sheet will be at the staging area and your name will be compared to and checked off against the list Gary is maintaining. This is being done to ensure all who let him know of their intentions are given the opportunity to participate.
It has also been decided that our staging location will NOT be put out for viewing on this thread. Instead, those who have indicated their intention to attend will be sent a private e-mail with directions. While I understand this is totally different from the way we normally do things in the PGR, it is felt this is necessary in an effort to do our best to comply with the wishes of Mr. Buckles' family, which is the normal protocol we follow on a daily basis. It is hoped all understand this decision.
Respects,
Joe
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Updated 31 Jul 07 1833 edt S Sturgis **********UPDATE********UPDATE********UPDATE********
Our RC, Gary Gaskins, spoke with Mr. Buckles' daughter today and advised her of the vast number of E-MAIL responses he has received from members indicating their intentions to attend this very special occasion. As of this morning, he has received well over 100 confirmations!
In order to ensure Mr. Buckles is not totally overwhelmed by this mission, Suzannah believes we should make an asserted effort to limit attendance to 200 members. In order for him to maintain a good count, without having to continually refer back to this thread, I would ask all who have posted their intentions to attend HERE to PLEASE, send an e-mail to Gary at stroker_ironhead@yahoo.com ASAP so your name can be added to the growing list. This is the easiest way we have of maintaining a good count.
Gary is going out today in an effort to secure a staging area and police escort to Mr. Buckles' farm in Ranson, WV.
Current plans are for those in attendance to proceed to his farm, with the exception of 10-16 who will remain behind to escort him home. We feel this will be a very good thing to do for him to ensure he isn't completely overwhelmed when seeing a corridor of flags lining his driveway. His daughter will let him know there is a surprise for him just prior to the remaining riders picking them up for escort. The escort will lead him up his driveway and dismount at the home. Those in the flag line will proceed up to the farm house once the procession has passed. Attempts are being made to procure some type of transportation as this driveway is approximately one-quarter mile in length. Bikes will remain parked! Make sure all in attendance have a kick-stand plate available. Parking will be on level ground but in a grassy area.
We currently have received interest from ABC's Good Morning America indicating they might like to cover this event as a human interest story. Should they choose to do so, any other requests will have to be, respectfully, declined.
Again, we regret having to place limits on the number of attendees for this as I'm sure most every American would welcome the opportunity to meet Mr. Buckles but, for HIS welfare, it is felt we should try to hold the number at 200. We understand, fully, that some who commit may not be able to make it and there will, no doubt, be some in attendance who have not let us know. Suzannah understands this is a posibility but we have assured her we will do what we can to abide by her wishes.
Once again, IF YOU HAVE COMMITTED TO ATTEND ON THIS THREAD, TAKE A MINUTE AND FOLLOW THAT UP WITH A SHORT E-MAIL TO GARY. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY HE HAS OF MAINTAINING A GOOD NUMBER.
Thank you to everyone for your interest, support and co-operation.
Respects,
Joe_______________________________________________________________________________________ We have a Special Mission to honor one of the last 3 remaining survivors of World War I, Mr. Frank Buckles, 106, of Martinsburg, WV on 22 Sep 07.
Mr. Buckles began serving in the Army when he was just 16. He was part of the Army Ambulance Service and traveled first to England and then France. He also became an escort for German prisoners of war during World War I. After his military service, he eventually became employed by the steamship industry. He traveled to the Philippines, where he became trapped when the Japanese invaded the country. Buckles spent 3 1/2 years in a Japanese prison camp and was freed, along with 2,147 other prisoners, on Feb. 23, 1945, after a dramatic rescue by the 11th Airborne Division.
What an amazing story Buckles has. He was presented with the French Legion of Honor in 1999, and has received numerous other awards over the course of his long and fruitful life.
We feel it only fitting and proper to show our sincere gratitude to Mr. Buckles while he is still with us. We have spoke with his daughter who agrees we could spend a couple of hours with him on this very special day. One of his passions as a younger man was motorcycle riding and she states he would be honored to take another ride in a side-car, if someone attends that has one.
Gary Gaskins, RC from Falling Waters, will be the designated Ride Captain for this very Special Mission. He will be meeting with Mr. Buckles' daughter this weekend to make further plans.
Please track this thread for updates and make plans to attend this very special mission.
Respects,
Joe
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treygoose
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Hurricane, WV
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| 23 Jul 2007 10:21 PM |
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| Awesome! Something really bad has to happen to make me to miss this one. What an honor it would be shake hands with Mr Buckles hand. A true American in everyway. |
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 24 Jul 2007 12:31 PM |
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For a VERY interesting interview with Mr. Buckles and outline of his life, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5JKIbz_LZQ
This link is Part 1 of a 2 part segment. Part 2 link contained on this page also.
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"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
(304) 455-4036 - Home
(304) 588-1278 - Cell
www.wvpatriotguard.org
In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 24 Jul 2007 2:45 PM |
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To meet and shake hands with a WWI Veteran is an honor that I cannot pass up. Mr. Buckles, you can count on me driving over from Ohio. |
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, USA, WWI, France; Sgt. John Meyer, USA WWI, France; Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, USA, WWII, KIA - France; Seaman Bob Schneider, USN, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf; T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam; Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam; Sgt. Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraq War;
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott, Capt. Dillon, Capt. Dolvin, Capt. Hurley, Capt. Cronin, Sgt. Kilkus, Sgt. Keller, Cpl. Romei, LCpl. Adams, Cpl. Monahan,
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rbbiggs
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Richmond VA Dist4 Ride Captain
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| 25 Jul 2007 7:10 PM |
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I'm there. This would be incredible! PGR from all over the US should come to this!
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"Fallujah isn't Hell, but it's in the same Zip Code."
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triker with rods
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THANK-YOU WW1 Veteran Frank Buckles FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS
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NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW OF LOOSING A LOVED ONE.
IN MEMORY OF (Grandson) Benji--10/19/99
angel teddy bear foundation.org (founders)
PARNG `65-71 Co.C 28TH Signal Battalion
American Legion Post 515
Patriot Guard--- Pa. Ride Captain Region-12
G.W.R.R.A.
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dbaker2112
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Inwood, WV
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| 25 Jul 2007 7:19 PM |
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| Thank you Mr. Buckles for your service. Unfortunatly I will be out of state on this truly once in a lifetime day. |
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Sgt/USMC 93-05
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Hindy
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| 25 Jul 2007 7:35 PM |
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Mr. Buckles, It will be a distinct honor to be in your presence and to honor you for your service
which helped to make this world a safer place for all of us.
I am in awe at this opportunity and accept this mission eagerly.
Standing by in Southeast Pennsylvania.
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US Army 81-85 E-4
HHC 194th Armored Brigade, Signal Platoon.
Fort Knox, KY.
3ID, 123rd Signal Bn, Hindenburg Kaserne, Wurzburg Germany
Member Marne Riders MC
Member AMVETS Post 4 Smyrna, DE
"It's a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done before."
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fyrefighter814
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Fairmont, WV
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| 25 Jul 2007 7:50 PM |
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| I just watched the YouTube interview with Frank Buckles. Wow, what an amazing man. I am making plans and have every intention of making the trip to honor him. I specifically want the privelege of being able to have a few minutes to talk to him personally. I hope and pray that nothing prevents me from attending this mission. |
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jwilsr
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| 25 Jul 2007 9:54 PM |
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I am going to do everything I can to be a part of this awesomely happy event. This great country and the entire free world are eternally indebted to Mr. Buckles and and the hundreds of thousands of men and women like him who have fought for and defended freedom. Thank you Mr. Buckles and God bless you.
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TruePatriot
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Fredericksburg Virginia
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| 26 Jul 2007 2:16 PM |
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| Thank you Mr. Buckles! It will be my honored to be in your presence and attend this special event. God willing, I will be there. |
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RAYHOG2
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Come hell or high water, I will be there to meet and pay honor to such a great American HERO.
AMERICA IS THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE IT IS INDEED, THE HOME OF THE BRAVE.
Thank you, Mr. Buckles.
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Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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| What an incredible honor it would be to meet this American hero, however, distance may prevent me taking part of this mission. This would be a once in a lifetime experience. I will be there in spirit with my PGR brothers and sisters. I hope that someone will pass along my heart felt gratitude for his service. For those of you that are attending, ride safe and God's speed.
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Standing in memory of Army Pfc. Jeremy Drexler. My friend. My hero. Killed by an IED in Baghdad, Iraq, May 2, 2004. Keep his two brothers in your prayers. Naval Petty Officer 2nd Class, Timothy Drexler, and Marine Sergeant Kenny Drexler.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Excerpts from a letter from President Lincoln to Mrs. Lydia Bixby of Massachusetts in 1864.
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| 27 Jul 2007 6:03 PM |
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| Mr. Buckles
I feel very honored to even read about your life story. I would be honored to let you take a ride in my side-car, if it is put back together in time (fingers crossed).
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good evening all, i had a chance to meet this morning with the daughter of mr. frank buckles to discuss what we would like to do on the 22nd of sept. what a nice woman. she met me in the driveway, which is about a 1/4 mile long and we began to dicuss what we as the pgr wanted to do for mr.buckles. we have set a time of 2 pm on september 22, 2007. we will have 2 hrs tops of this gentlemans time. mr.buckles daughter will take him to town so we can set up a flag line up the drive to the house. when he arrives back to the house ( weather pending) he will sit on the porch for a meet and greet type session, the pgr will present him with a plaque and god willing take him on a short motorcycle ride. keep in mind this gentleman is 106 yrs young, we want to honor him not overwhelm him. after working out times and where everyone would be, i was asked if i would like to meet him.guess what my answer was? what a guy!! i thought i would say hi, have a little small talk and be on my way. mr.buckles asked me to sit down and talk with him. 1 1/2 hrs later i got up, this man is living history. i asked him about the motorcycle he rode during the war and he began to tell me a story about his first bike ride. when he was 15 he was walking down the road near his home in missouri when a farmer told him if he helped him on the farm till noon, he could ride his motorcycle.well he worked till noon and then took the bike down the road.he went about 5 miles and ran out of gas, while trying to get it on the stand, and this part is a quote, the damn fell over and i had to wait for someone to come along and help me get it up. this lead to a job in the service driving high ranking officers around. this man has a great memory and a great sence of humor.at the end of our meeting mr.buckles gave me 5 pictures of him in uniform.one of him at age 16 in ft. riley kansas,one of him in the same uniform 50 yrs later. i only wish each and everyone of you were there with me to enjoy this great man and his stories. i will try to get the pictures posted for all of you to enjoy. back to business, i am trying to get some idea of how many pgr members will be able to attend this event, i know it's hard to plan this far ahead but this has had a lot of responce from our members as well as other organizations.so if you could email me at stroker_ironhead@yahoo.com tell me where your from and if you will be able to attend it would make my job a little easier.there might be a cap on the number able to atend, so be as sure as possible about your intent to attend.this is going to be big.i'm working on the staging area and will talk to local police about traffic control. i hope to see a great turnout by my fellow pgr brothers and sisters for this once in a life time opputunity to honor a true american hero...gary |
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vander177
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| 29 Jul 2007 4:53 AM |
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Mr. Frank Buckles, WWI Veteran, I thank you for your service and sacrifices you have made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. I thank you for being there when this great nation asked for assistance to keep peace in the world. It is people like you who gave up their personal time in their lives to help save this country (and others as well) from harm's way! I thank you and GOD Bless you for all that you have done.
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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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Unforgiven
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Egg Harbor City, N.J.
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Mr. Buckles: Thank you for your service to this young nation when she answered the call to preserve freedom in a time of new inventions which were changing the lives of people across the world. Men like yourself made this nation what we are today & we are in awe of what you accomplished! Thank you and may the Lord continue to Bless You.
Responding, Erik
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GHOSTDANCER
Posts: 387
Fairmont, WV
WV Ride Captain, RWB Book Coordinator
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| 29 Jul 2007 11:54 AM |
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Mr. Buckles,
I wish I could be there but health issues prevent me from traveling that far. It would indeed be an honor to meet you. This would equal the time when, as a young boy, I met one of the last surviving Civil War Veterans. This is a memory that is as vivid as when the event took place.
I salute you, sir and thank you for your service in that terrible war. We always hope there will never be another war but a hundred years later, we are still defending our freedoms. Thank God for men and women like you who will always answer the call.
God Bless You and God Bless the United States,
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WV Ride Captain
WV RWB Book Coordinator
Fairmont, WV
Member#4923
"with honor and respect to all."
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Rem703
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| 29 Jul 2007 5:17 PM |
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I plan to attend. I am honored to be able to do this.Thank you Mr. Buckles! God willing, I will be there.
God Bless you.
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Richardcma
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RC Pa Region 8 Columbia Pa.
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| 29 Jul 2007 6:26 PM |
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| What an honor to meet such a wonderful family. I will do everything in my power to be there. God Bless you a keep you Mr. Buckles |
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Jay G
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Finleyville Pa
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| 30 Jul 2007 12:49 AM |
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| If I have to push my scoot all the way from Pittsburgh I will be there & no one is going to stop me.God Bless ALL our Veterans |
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USMC0351
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Martinsburg Wv
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| 30 Jul 2007 6:22 AM |
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| You know I'll be there! |
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Kelly Turner
'06 Springer Classic
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ultraclassic
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Proctor, WV
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| 31 Jul 2007 4:38 PM |
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**********UPDATE********UPDATE********UPDATE********
Our RC, Gary Gaskins, spoke with Mr. Buckles' daughter today and advised her of the vast number of E-MAIL responses he has received from members indicating their intentions to attend this very special occasion. As of this morning, he has received well over 100 confirmations!
In order to ensure Mr. Buckles is not totally overwhelmed by this mission, Suzannah believes we should make an asserted effort to limit attendance to 200 members. In order for him to maintain a good count, without having to continually refer back to this thread, I would ask all who have posted their intentions to attend HERE to PLEASE, send an e-mail to Gary at stroker_ironhead@yahoo.com ASAP so your name can be added to the growing list. This is the easiest way we have of maintaining a good count.
Gary is going out today in an effort to secure a staging area and police escort to Mr. Buckles' farm in Ranson, WV.
Current plans are for those in attendance to proceed to his farm, with the exception of 10-16 who will remain behind to escort him home. We feel this will be a very good thing to do for him to ensure he isn't completely overwhelmed when seeing a corridor of flags lining his driveway. His daughter will let him know there is a surprise for him just prior to the remaining riders picking them up for escort. The escort will lead him up his driveway and dismount at the home. Those in the flag line will proceed up to the farm house once the procession has passed. Attempts are being made to procure some type of transportation as this driveway is approximately one-quarter mile in length. Bikes will remain parked! Make sure all in attendance have a kick-stand plate available. Parking will be on level ground but in a grassy area.
We currently have received interest from ABC's Good Morning America indicating they might like to cover this event as a human interest story. Should they choose to do so, any other requests will have to be, respectfully, declined.
Again, we regret having to place limits on the number of attendees for this as I'm sure most every American would welcome the opportunity to meet Mr. Buckles but, for HIS welfare, it is felt we should try to hold the number at 200. We understand, fully, that some who commit may not be able to make it and there will, no doubt, be some in attendance who have not let us know. Suzannah understands this is a posibility but we have assured her we will do what we can to abide by her wishes.
Once again, IF YOU HAVE COMMITTED TO ATTEND ON THIS THREAD, TAKE A MINUTE AND FOLLOW THAT UP WITH A SHORT E-MAIL TO GARY. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY HE HAS OF MAINTAINING A GOOD NUMBER.
Thank you to everyone for your interest, support and co-operation.
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Joe Cumblidge
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In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
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ram5
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| 01 Aug 2007 7:04 AM |
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It will be an honor to attend. There are 4 of us riding in from State College, PA
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Skip MMShadowT
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| 01 Aug 2007 9:50 AM |
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I live in Charles Town, I can't/wouldn't miss this. Email has been sent to Gary.
Gary if you need help with stageing, I work for Jefferson County Schools and may be able to help. |
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