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Zippy 
Posts: 7254
Phoenix, AZ
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[i]Updated 17 May 08 0935 Cdt by Sandra
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[b]This is a Confirmed Mission Plan![/b]
[b]SFC Jack O. Tye, Loyall, KY, is home at last! This POW/MIA of the Korean War has returned to the land he loved and served so well - and is to be buried on the hallowed ground of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 19 May, 2008 at approximately 1500 hours from the Administration Building.[/b]
[b]PGR will be there to stand tall and silent in honor of this Hero of a past war.[/b]
[b]We have an unusual situation - two Heroes to be buried at ANC on the same day, and at the same time.[/b]
[b]This creates a unique staging plan:[/b]
[b]We request all Riders to stage for the James Lockwood mission (more below).[/b]
[b]All ANC RC's will be with that mission - to support cremains & family escort.[/b]
[b]Once we arrive at the ANC Admin Bldg, Riders will be assigned to each mission.[/b]
[b]If you cannot ride the Lockwood mission, see alternate staging below.[/b]
[b]Primary staging for this, Tye, mission: [/b]
[b]All Riders should stage for the SPC James Lockwood mission - cremains & family escort and services at ANC.[/b]
[b] Because this is an escort mission from south on I95, all ANC RC's will be there to assist.[/b]
[b] Stage: 1245 hrs Exxon Gas Station, 13000 Worth Ave, Woodbridge, Va (See below) [/b]
[b] [/b][b]http://tinyurl.com/5yhlws[/b]
[b]Secondary staging for this, Tye, mission:[/b]
[b] If you are unable to stage at the primary time and location (above)[/b]
[b] Stage: 1400 hrs Parking Lot, ANC Admin Bldg[/b]
[b] Advise guards at entrance you are there for "Tye funeral 1500 hrs Admin Bldg"[/b]
[b] All the ANC RC's will be with the Lockwood mission escort, [/b]
[b] so wait in the parking lot until the Lockwood escort arrives,[/b]
[b] and an RC will gather you to the main body of Riders.[/b]
[b]Ride Captain: Dave "SilverBack" Slone 301-758-5608 cell[/b]
[b]Iron horses preferred, cages welcome, as always.[/b]
[b]No large hand-held flags for ANC services.[/b]
[b]No military-mandated ID / gear required for this mission.[/b]
[b]Directions: Exxon Gas Station, 13000 Worth Ave, Woodbridge, Va[/b]
[b] Corner of Prince William Parkway (Rte 3000) & Worth Ave[/b]
[b] From I95 -[/b]
[b] Exit onto Prince William Pkwy West[/b]
[b] Cross Telegraph Rd[/b]
[b] Next Left onto Worth Ave[/b]
[b] Right into Gas Station parking [/b]
[b]Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!![/b]
[b] Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain[/b]
[b][i]Dave[/i][/b]
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
[u]www.patriotguard.org[/u]
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
[u]david.slone@pobox.com[/u] 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 424-08 [b]
May 16, 2008[/b] [b][/b] [b][/b]
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[b]Soldiers Missing from The Korean War are Identified [/b]
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
They are Sgt. 1st Class George W. Koon of Leesville, S.C.; and Sgt. 1st Class Jack O. Tye of Loyall, Ky.; both U.S. Army. Koon will be buried tomorrow in Leesville, and Tye will be buried Monday in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.
Representatives from the Army met with the soldiers' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.
In late November 1950, Koon was assigned to the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, and Tye was assigned to Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment. Both were members of the 2nd Infantry Division advancing north of Kunu-ri, North Korea. On Nov. 25, the Chinese Army counterattacked the Americans in what would become known as the Battle of the Chong Chon (River). This combat was some of the fiercest of the war, and the 2nd Division initiated a fighting withdrawal to the south. Koon and Tye were captured by Chinese forces during the intense enemy fire, and subsequently died while in captivity from malnutrition and medical neglect.
In 2002, two joint U.S./Democratic People's Republic of Korea teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), investigated and excavated a mass burial site located 20 miles northwest of Kunu-ri, along the route taken by captured U.S. POWs being moved to permanent POW camps along the Yalu River. The teams recovered remains at the site believed to be those of several U.S. servicemen, including Koon and Tye.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory and JPAC also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in both Koon's and Tye's identification.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169. | |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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harly69g
Posts: 8581
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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| 16 May 2008 3:01 PM |
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Our condolences from KY.
Heaven must have needed another Hero.
SFC Tye you will be riding on the wings of Angels now.
God Bless the family.
Welcome Home. |
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org |
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tjustice71
Posts: 162
Winchester, Kentucky
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| 16 May 2008 6:08 PM |
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My condolences to the Family and Friends of SFC Tye. Rest in the comforting thoughts that your loved one is finally coming home. And he will be Honored with the Respect that he deserves. Welcome Home, SFC Tye. Rest, in the Peace that you so richly deserve.
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US Army - Retired
Marine Corps "Brat"
Semper Gumby - "Always Flexible"
In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned - Vietnam '68-'75
Riding in Memory of:
USMC PFC G.E. Owens ( Oct 1950 - Dec 1974)...my Dad...my Hero
PGR Member JacAmo: Susan (APR 1970 - APR 2009)... My Wife, my best friend ... I Won't Forget You Babe
Never Again !!
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Sky 1
Posts: 126
Ride Captain Ky
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| 16 May 2008 8:39 PM |
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| Welcome Home SFC Jack Tye, Welcome Home. Thank you for all your sacrifices, and your hardships. We pray for you, and your family. God Bless all of you. |
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Geezer Glide 2001
Posts: 3370
Conroe,Texas
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| 16 May 2008 10:29 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sfc. Jack O. Tye,Thanks for being one of our heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.
We salute you , My Friend
Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."
- Author Unknown -
Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.
Paul Babb ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas
Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 17 May 2008 6:17 AM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero. We thank you for your sacrifice, we are a grateful nation. May your pain be tempered in the knowledge that Jack is a True American Hero and he will Never be Forgotten.
Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit. Stand Tall, Stand Proud…An American Hero Is Coming Home.
Stand down, SFC Jack O. Tye, your mission is now complete, may you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.
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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.
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Uffda
Posts: 13725
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 17 May 2008 10:12 AM |
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After all these years your back home SFC Jack O. Tye.
You were
never forgotten by your loved ones or a grateful nation. Welcome home.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Jack.
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.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
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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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Pepper_guy
Posts: 10138
Lacey, WA
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| 19 May 2008 12:03 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SFC. Jack O. Tye, U.S. Army / Korean War / POW. SFC. Tye, Welcome Home! 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.
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