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Sandy9999 
Posts: 376
Westminster, MD
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:29 AM |
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Updated 15 Oct 08 2003 edt S Sturgis
STAGING INFORMATION - Gotta Stop Food Store,
Route 1 Box 160
Hilldale, WV
STAGING TIME - 1530/3:30
KSU - 1600/4:00
The Gotta Stop is on the right side of the road when entering Hilldale on Route 3, five miles east of Hinton, WV. After crossing the Greenbrier River bridge on Route 3, proceed to the top of the hill, ½ mile, and the Gotta Stop is at the entrance to Hilldale. Food, fuel, and restrooms are available at this location.
A gathering of family, friends, and community members will be present to welcome home SFC Jeffries. Neighbors are providing ample parking next to the residence of SFC Jeffries. The weather forecast indicates cooler than normal temperatures. Riders should consider this in their preparation.
Any questions regarding further information for this mission should be directed to Pat Hanifin at 304 466-0235.
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The family of SFC James Eric Jeffries has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders participate in a gathering on Saturday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m., to welcome home their returning soldier. After serving a year in Afghanistan in his capacity as a medic SFC Jeffries is returning to his home in Hilldale, WV, which is approximately 5 miles east of Hinton, WV on Route 3.
The ride Captain for this mission is Pat Hanifin, Sr.
Please continue to monitor this thread as further details of this welcome home mission develop.
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Respects,
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Sandy Hohne, Carroll County, Maryland Ride Captain and Forum Moderator
TOU Enforcement Agent
ASA"Brat" - (Army Security Agency)
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mailman
Posts: 13796
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:32 AM |
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| Welcome Home SFC James Eric Jeffries. Thank you for your service to our Nation. Job Well Done!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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deaconbiker
Posts: 170
Charleston, WV
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| 10 Oct 2008 10:50 AM |
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| Whoo-hoo! Welcome home James! Thanks for serving our country. As a current member of the military who's been over to the sandbox numerous times, I can truly appreciate the sacrifices you've made. I hope your time at home is restful and enjoyable...you deserve it. Well done!!! |
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Buddy Palla
West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
USN- VT-28, VT-31, VA-85 (AMH-2)
ANG- 130AW (CMSgt)
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ultraclassic
Posts: 1967
Proctor, WV
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| 10 Oct 2008 12:33 PM |
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Welcome Home Sergeant! Thank you, ever so much, for helping to protect and preserve the freedom and liberty we have all come to expect and enjoy in the great country.
Enjoy your "down time" with your family and friends.
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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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Stangman
Posts: 11
Moundsville WV
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| 10 Oct 2008 6:38 PM |
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Thank you SFC James E.Jeffries for protecting our freedom and for protecting our other great men and women whom you served with .Enjoy your time home with family and friends .May God bless you and yours .
Respects: Tim |
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Jasper54
Posts: 6800
Columbus, Ohio
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| 10 Oct 2008 8:04 PM |
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Welcome home. Thank you for your service and for the Personal Sacrafices you have made while fighting in the defense of our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. God Bless you.
Shalom Alechem
Chaplain Roger D. Casto
El Shaddai Ministries
Columbus, Ohio
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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.
Visit me at: www.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
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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treygoose
Posts: 516
Hurricane, WV
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| 10 Oct 2008 11:25 PM |
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| WELCOME HOME! JOB WELL DONE!
THANK YOU................ |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
Founder, Warriors and Veterans Assistance
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gumijagr
Posts: 1776
Covina, California
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| 11 Oct 2008 12:00 AM |
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| Thank you and Welcome Home SFC James Eric Jeffries!!, for Defending this Great Nation so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, you are a True Great American Hero! |
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Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines |
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custer7thcav
Posts: 6416
Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 11:25 PM |
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| Welcome home, Sfc. James Jeffries!! Thank you for your service and dedication!! God bless you!! |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII |
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Florida Shamrock
Posts: 475
West Central Florida
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| 13 Oct 2008 8:24 AM |
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Welcome Home! Thank you for your service to this great country.
Vietnam 68-69
VFW
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Christian Motorcyclists Association
MOTS (Manatee’s Operation Troop Support)
Riding for POW/MIA’s
“You Are Not Forgotten”
2008 Ride to the Wall
“When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost.”
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sdoise
Posts: 4168
Kinder, La.
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| 13 Oct 2008 1:34 PM |
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| Welcome home SFC Jeffries. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life. |
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Bernie
Posts: 13
Moundsville,WEST "BY GOD" VIRGINIA
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| 13 Oct 2008 7:22 PM |
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| Welcome Home SFC Jeffries!! Thank you for your service to our GREAT NATION! West Virginia welcomes you home with open arms. |
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patnpath
Posts: 16
southern West Virginia
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| 15 Oct 2008 3:32 PM |
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Welcome Home SFC Jeffries. Your participation in providing immediate medical care for our soldiers in the Global War On Terror is a major contribution to saving lives of Americans fighting for our way of life in the USA. Your bravery, and sacrifice to in this noble effort is honored and respected. You have proven once again that West Virginians always answer the call for this great nation.
Pat Hanifin
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Susan Sturgis
Posts: 4688
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 15 Oct 2008 6:04 PM |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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papajonohio
Posts: 1803
Swanton, Ohio
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| 16 Oct 2008 6:58 AM |
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WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for your service.
"...FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW..."
Your service is greatly appreciated.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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banditbob
Posts: 632
USA, right now Virginia Beach
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| 17 Oct 2008 6:45 AM |
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| Welcome back home. We thank you for your service to this country. |
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banditbob
Robert K. Reynolds
3AD 1/32 Armor "Bandits" 1972 to 1976
(the original Bandits)
1st Cav 2/5 "Black Knights" 1976 to 1977
DAV member Post #20 VAB
Secretary Board of Directors, Indian Cove Resort
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid . They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices
(President Harry S. Truman)
During these days of many trials and tribulations that our land of the free are facing, let us remember to hold our heads up high in remembrance for those who gave thier life for our freedom and those that are still in harms way for this cause. Pray for the brokenhearted and proclaim victory for those who are held captive. Lord, You are the light of the world and we declare You to be Lord over every nation. We know your light shines in darkness and the darkness does not always comprehend, but we also know You light will always prevail. Amen.
Chaplin, Lorraine Richmond.
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patnpath
Posts: 16
southern West Virginia
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| 18 Oct 2008 10:30 PM |
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| The local forecast of overcast conditions, and temperatures in the upper 50's did not hinder the Patriot Guard Riders from welcoming home SFC James Eric Jeffries from Afghanistan. SFC Jeffries was at his home being welcomed back by his family and friends when the PGR pulled into his driveway with flags flying. Before we were able to dismount and reach the front door, SFC Jeffries came out the front door to meeet us with a welcoming handshake. Not far behind came his family and friends to find out what was happening.
After a brief introduction by Pat Hanifin, Buddy Palla, southern region ASC, read and presented SFC Jeffries with a plaquue thanking him for his individual contribution to the medical care and treatment of American soldiers serving in Afghanistan; which inspired all in attendance to a rousing round of applause. When SFC Jeffries was able to compose himself sufficiently, he held up the plaque presented in his honor, and in his own words stated what the PGR meant to him and his comrades in uniform. He then invited the riders to pose with him for pictures as the cameras were whirring and flashing all around.
Our intent to depart, allowing SFC Jeffries time with family and friends, was briefly delayed when SFC Jeffries invited the PGR to visit and share their food and beverages. During our brief visit at the Jeffries home, many individual thank yous were handed out to the riders. Upon our departure, SFC Jeffries once again thanked us for the honor bestowed upon him, and said that it meant the world to him.
A special note of appreciation to Jack Kalmar, Buddy Palla, and Patricia Hanifin for their part in welcoming home another brave American soldier who served with honor and dignity in doing his part to ensure the safety and freedom of all Americans.
Pat Hanifin
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