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Subject: HOTH - WWII Veterans, Omaha, NE, 20 MAY 08

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Wags User is Offline
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14 Apr 2008 7:12 PM Alert 


The PGR have been invited to participate in the Heartland Honor Flight, pre-flight dinner, May 20th, 2008, at the Durham Western Heritage Museum, 801 south 10th Street,  Omaha.

One hundred (100) World War II Veterans from Nebraska and Western Iowa will be flown to Washington DC to visit the WWII and other Memorials at no cost to the Veteran. The entire flight cost of about $70,000 is being paid by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Whitney AKA Larry the Cable Guy.

The PGR will be escorting 5 busses of Veterans to the Durham Museum. We will also have a flag line honoring our WWII Heroes as they enter the reception.

75 free dinners will be provided to the first 75 reservations from PGR & guest, NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST, to Scott at jscottknudsen@hotmail.com with “HEARTLAND DINNER” in the subject line.

DATE:  Tuesday, MAY 20th, 2008

STAGE TIME: 3:30pm

STAGING LOCATION: Firefighters Union Hall 6005 Grover St, Omaha (I-80 & 60th St)

RIDERS MEETING:    4:15pm

CLUTCHES OUT:      4:30pm

Ride Captain Doc Kittle will lead a group of pre-designated riders to the WWII Veteran bus loading area to escort the buses. The rest of the riders will proceed directly to the Durham Western Heritage Museum to set up a flag line to honor our American Heroes as they arrive and enter the museum.

The busses will start loading at 4:30 pm with a scheduled departure at 5pm and arrival at the museum at about 5:15pm. The program at the Western Heritage Museum is scheduled to begin at 6pm. Our Honor Mission ends when the Veterans have entered the museum.

All PGR are invited to attend the ceremony/reception/dinner as guests of the sponsor. <script></script> The first 75 reservations to respond by May 1st  will be hosted to a free dinner. Please e-mail Scott at jscottknudsen@hotmail.com with “HEARTLAND DINNER” in the subject line and include the names of the people planning on staying for dinner. PLEASE RESPOND FOR DINNER BY MAY 1ST.  Spouses are invited.

 

Ride Captain: Doc Kittle, 402-660-2899, squid21@aol.com


Scott Knudsen

Nebraska State Captain

Patriot Guard Riders

402.680.7598 <script></script>

jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
sknudsen User is Offline
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Omaha Nebraska
15 Apr 2008 9:24 AM Alert 
TUESDAY: April 15. 10am - We have 40 DINNER reservations so far. You do NOT have to make reservations for the Mission. Just the dinner. Thank you.
At your service,
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
402-680-7598
Jasper54 User is Offline
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Columbus, Ohio




16 Apr 2008 8:31 PM Alert 
I cannot be there in person to welcome these American Hero's home but all who attend this event will be kept in my prayers.
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth , nor any other created thing , shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39.

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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,
sknudsen User is Offline
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Omaha Nebraska
17 Apr 2008 9:45 AM Alert 
Thank you all for such a great response for the May 20th dinner reservations. We have maxed out with 78 reservations and will be starting a waiting list in case anyone's plans change and they can not make it.

Larry the Cable Guy and his wife are paying for the flight but are NOT scheduled to be at the dinner at this time. The meals are being paid for by "Heartland Honor Flight".

Please let me know if your plans change so we can seat people from the waiting list. Please let me know if you would like your name placed on the waiting list.

EVERYONE is still encouraged to stand the flag line and / or help with the escort. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!
At your service,
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
402-680-7598
Uffda User is Offline
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Wonder Lake, IL




19 Apr 2008 10:29 AM Alert 
Welcome Home Warriors of The Greatest Generation. You fought a war that will forever recognize you as those of "The Greatest Generation." We can never thank you enough for all you did and sacrifices made on behalf of this nation and the world. Thank you! We will NEVER FORGET!
God Bless You!!
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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Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
25 Apr 2008 5:14 PM Alert 
I commend you on your mission and hope they enjoy their time in our Nations Capitol , some of our members met the first flight this year and were impressed with the veteran members of WWll. May God Bless and keep all concerned safe.
Russ "Slowhand"
sknudsen User is Offline
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Omaha Nebraska
26 Apr 2008 12:31 AM Alert 
They have graciously expanded the hosted guest list to 80 yet we still have 19 on the waiting list as of today.
Please let me know if your plans change and those of you I confirmed were “seated” can no longer make the dinner so I can move some people from the waiting list.

There is always room for everyone on the escort and flag line. Thank you all for you terrific response!
At your service,
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
402-680-7598
MONARQ User is Offline
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29 Apr 2008 8:11 PM Alert 
I understand that the dinner reservations are long gone, but I fully intend to be there and ride in honor of my father who served with the 10th Mountain Division out of Camp Hale, CO, 1942. A very big thank you to the Whitney's for such generosity and I would like to see more of this type of honor bestowed upon all of our veterans.
swavet User is Offline
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14 May 2008 4:00 PM Alert 
Thanks so much to a group of 100 brave men who fought in the days where grit and determination won the battles day in and day out. It was a humbling experience to be greeted by such men when returning from the Middle East. It is an even greater honor to how them our appreciation for the sacrifices they made to keep the world free.
sknudsen User is Offline
Posts: 317
Omaha Nebraska
19 May 2008 3:28 PM Alert 
As of this moment; 19 May 08. 1400hours, we have 3 openings for the 6pm dinner. First to e-mail will get them.
jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
At your service,
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
jscottknudsen@hotmail.com
402-680-7598
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