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Susan Sturgis 
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 11 Oct 2008 5:54 PM |
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The San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by HOTH (Help On The
Homefront) to show our honor and respect to veterans on Saturday, 8 November
2008 (*Note: this is not Veterans Day which is the 11th*) by leading an
Honor Ride from the Koyote Ranch near Medina, Texas, to the National
Cemetery in Kerrville ( http://tinyurl.com/KerrvilleNationalCemetery ). This
event is part of the Three Sisters Rally ( www.threesistersrally.net ) being
held to honor all veterans. Breakfast will be provided to Patriot Guard
Riders at the Koyote Ranch ( http://tinyurl.com/KoyoteRanch ) staging area
at 0700 hrs.
Ceremony Plans: Patriot Guard Riders will lead the ride behind an LEO
escort departing the Koyote Ranch at 0900 hrs and riding to the cemetery
where we have been asked to form a flag line. There will be a military
honor guard, 21 gun salute, and military flyover as part of the
ceremony. There
are expectations of approximately 100 to 150 non-PGR bikes that will follow
us in the procession.
Staging and Ride Plans: Meet at the southwest part (closest to I-10 West)
of the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (
http://tinyurl.com/BassProShopSATX ) in the RIM shopping Center at La
Cantera.
Staging Time: 0515 hrs! Yep, it is early, especially for a Saturday, but
breakfast is at 0700 hrs and it will be dark on the ride there and we will
have to watch for deer, etc. on the road.
Mission Briefing: 0520 hrs!
KSU: 0530 hrs!
Big Flag Bikes, Flag Truck, and Riders: Yep, early, but it is not a work
day and it is a ride to honor all veterans including our own PGR members. We
would like to have as many Big Flag Bikes as possible and as many PGRs as
possible. Also, I would like one of our three Flag Truck drivers to
volunteer for this mission and notify me as soon as possible so that I may
coordinate with you.
RSVP: Due to breakfast being provided, and also the need to pass on
detailed information to the LEO escorts, I would appreciate it if you would
RSVP to let me know that you are planning on participating. HOTH and I
would appreciate a good turn out for this event. Please RSVP me at
john.jbwelch@gmail.com or give me a call on my cell phone at 830-285-0436.
Thank you for your support. God Bless Our Troops.
John B. Welch, Ride Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders
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Jasper54
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Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 Oct 2008 9:06 AM |
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My wife Susan and I wish to thank each and every American Armed Forces Veteran who has answered the Call and served our nation both in time of war and in time of peace. Your service and great sacrafices will never be forgotten.
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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Uffda
Posts: 10765
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 19 Oct 2008 3:36 AM |
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On behalf of a grateful nation, we honor and thank these heroes. They will never be forgotten.
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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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Mosca Perdido
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| 10 Nov 2008 2:59 PM |
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MISSION COMPLETED
HOTH – Mission of Honor to Commemorate Veterans Day, Koyote Ranch/Kerrville, TX, 8 NOV 08.
Twenty PGR bikes and a flag truck departed San Antonio at 0530 hrs and rode to Koyote Ranch near Medina to participate in a ceremony to honor our Veterans. The bike procession departed Koyote Ranch at approximately 0915 and rode to the National Cemetery in Kerrville. PGRs led the procession of 109 bikes, of which it was estimated that approximately half were PGR bikes.
At the National Cemetery, a Flag Line with 50 flags was formed by PGRs. A 21-Gun Salute was provided by a Marine Detachment from San Antonio. A wreath was placed at the Memorial by the son (active duty USN) of the Three Sisters Rally organizer, Sarah Bass. Additionally there were three fly-overs by four WWII vintage warplanes, with the last being the Missing Man Formation.
A debriefing was held onsite immediately following the ceremony. In addition to the PGRs from San Antonio, Central Texas, and other areas, we were fortunate to have George Raglin,Texas State Captain, Charles Rathgeber, Deputy State Captain (San Antonio); and J.D. Alberthal, San Antonio Senior Ride Captain (Communications) in participation.
A special thanks goes to Shannon Lynde for providing the flag truck and water. Also, thanks goes to all the PGRs (and their passengers) who were able to participate and especially those who got up at 0:dark thirty on Saturday morning and rode to Koyote through temperatures in the 30s.
Thanks goes to Sarah Bass, Event Organizer and Joe Bruzzone, Sponsor Representative of the Three Sisters Rally; and Asha Elkins, Koyote Ranch Representative. It was their hard work that ensured the Ceremony was a success. Also thank you for the breakfast (cooked by Sarah's father) provided free to all Veterans and PGRs.
Thanks goes to the Kerrville and Medina LEO that participated and helped make for a safer ride.
The most import "Thank You" goes to all Veterans!!! God Bless You and our present Troops.
Be careful and ride safely,
John B. Welch, Hill Country Senior Ride Captain
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