harly69g 
Posts: 8581
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI
Ride Capt.
Owensboro, KY
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Updated - 30 Oct 06 1837 ET
This is a Confirmed Mission.
Mission to honor Army Staff Sergeant Kevin M. Witte of Beardsley, MN
1045 Staging area opens at the Community Hall ½ block south of MN Hwy 28 on main street, Beardsley, MN
1130 Pre-Mission Briefing
1140 Proceed with bikes, cages and buses to Church street SE of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
1150 Stand guard for 1200 visitation and 1400 service. Rotate out as necessary.
1200 Visitation
1400 Funeral service.
1500 (est) Service ends. Family is escorted to church basement for lunch.
1515 (est) Dismissed. Lunch served for PGR members on south side of church.
As with all missions, we must be self-sufficient. Please bring a flag, gas up accordingly, bring water/food and proper clothing. Weather forecast is for partly sunny with highs in the low 40's.
Thank you all for honoring Staff Sergeant Witte.
Ride Safe. Stand Proud
Jeff Anderson
Alexandria, MN Ride Captain
RCIC
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Bus Transportation Update:
In addition to the two places already noted, another stop has been added:
Stop 3:
Staging area: Sauk Center, MN, Trucker's Inn, off I-94 exit 127.
Staging time: 8:45 (bus will arrive approx. 9 am)
Departure from stop: NO LATER THAN 9:15 am - possibly earlier
Parking should be on the north (restaurant side) of the building.
If you plan to take the bus, you must RSVP to:
mn.pgr.rsvp@gmail.com
Please include if you will get on in Fridley, Clearwater or laceName w:st="on">SauklaceName> laceType w:st="on">CenterlaceType>.
RSVPs must be received no later than 8 am Tuesday morning, 10/31.
Jack & Barb Carney
Transportation Coordinators
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1066-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte, 27, of Beardsley, Minn., died on Oct. 20 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during a combat patrol.
Witte was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
For further information related to this release, contact the 1st Armored
Division public affairs office at 0611-705-4859.
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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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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Oct 2006 2:54 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Fallen Hero.
May you rest in 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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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Oct 2006 3:43 PM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Kevin M. Witte. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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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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BobsHonda
Posts: 19
Andover, MN
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| 22 Oct 2006 3:50 PM |
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Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Witte. A real American hero.
Bob Love (bobshonda)
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Bob Love
U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
Proud to be a Patriot Guard Rider |
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WWH40
Posts: 352
Jacksonville, Fl.
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| 22 Oct 2006 4:23 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte. Rest in peace now, your mission is complete here on earth. Go soar with the eagles my friend. Thank you for what you have given to make our world free.
Bill
USAF Veteran 1958-1962
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 22 Oct 2006 6:33 PM |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte. We are so very sad to hear of your loss. Kevin is a true American Hero. May God comfort and keep you in the days ahead. |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
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| 22 Oct 2006 7:10 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the Witte family, I'm sorry for your loss.
Kevin "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
Dave
Standing by in West Fargo ND |
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 22 Oct 2006 8:49 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Witte for your service, and for the sacrifice you made defending our great country. I pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
Santa Cruz, California
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Jgood
Posts: 109
Minnesota
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:29 AM |
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| Our heartfelt condolences to the Witte family for their loss. Please know that we share some of your pain and we will not forget Kevin and the ultimate sacrifice he made for our country. |
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scottgerr
Posts: 49
Great Lakes Regional Captain
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:44 AM |
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| My sincerest condolences to the Witte family. May you be comforted in this time of sorrow knowing that Kevin will not be forgotten by a country that honors him. |
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Scott Gerr
Great Lakes Regional Captain
“I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” --Voltaire |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 796
Poway, CA
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| 23 Oct 2006 6:46 AM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Witte. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Remembering and honoring Kevin and all of our heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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KawTipper
Posts: 30
Stewart,MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:05 AM |
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To Ssgt. Witte's family & friends:
Please accept my condolences and know that while we can never repay the sacrifice Kevin has made, he will always be honored and remembered in our house.
Standing by. |
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Al J
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live2ride55
Posts: 96
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:10 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SSgt Kevin Witte. Minnesota has lost another hero and we mourn his loss. Please know that his service to country and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Minnesota stands ready to honor this fallen hero. Rest in peace soldier, your mission is complete.
Standing by in Eden Prairie............. |
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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Lori Musolf
Posts: 326
Litchfield, MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 7:41 AM |
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Our heartfelt condolences to the family and freinds of Kevin Witte. We are very heartbroken to hear about the loss of another great American hero. Know that Kevin will never be forgotten.
Standing by in Litchfield, MN.... |
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Lori & Andy Musolf
Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
www.kmsride.com |
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ckdahl
Posts: 47
"Padre"
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| 23 Oct 2006 8:01 AM |
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| Heartfelt condolence from the Dahl Family to the family of Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte |
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No greater love hath any man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15.13
I have deep pain over the loss of your loved one.
Respect and Honor
Chaplain ,Dr. Dahl
Minneapolis MN 55418 USA
POMC MN
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Honeydog
Posts: 644
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| 23 Oct 2006 8:10 AM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SSgt Kevin Witte.
Two standing by in Eden Prairie. |
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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ral
Posts: 89
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| 23 Oct 2006 8:40 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Witte. Standing by in west central Minnesota. |
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 23 Oct 2006 10:05 AM |
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my deepest sympathies to the family and friend of Staff Sgt. Kevin M Witte. stand down young soldier your job is done. may god bless you
standing by in brooklyn park
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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demark04
Posts: 2
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| 23 Oct 2006 10:14 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family of Bob Witte. Mark Lehman standing by in Perham, MN Retired USAF Vietnam Vet. |
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Preacherman
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:25 AM |
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| Please accept our deepest sympathies from all of Iowa. |
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Monica
Posts: 855
"EOF"
Northfield, MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:29 AM |
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Witte...I am so saddened to hear we have lost another hero.
For those of you standing by, Beardsley is in the Alexandria sector; RC Jeff Anderson is making contact with the CAO at this time, and will post any information as appropriate.
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<______ For D, K, K ______>
"This ain't rocket surgery." |
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ndtazman
Posts: 369
Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:45 AM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Thank you for your service Staff Sgt witte.You will not be forgotten for your sacrifice protecting the USA and our Freedoms. Rest in Peace soldier. |
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
MN-HOTH
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| 23 Oct 2006 11:47 AM |
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The sacrafice was great, the gain may be unknown, the love forever etched in stone.
Standing by in Red Wing. |
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Brian "Boober" Jones
Patriot Guard Riders
Minnesota HOTH Coordinator
Son's of the American Legion - Post 54
american Legion Riders, post 54, Director |
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night*sky
Posts: 21
Rushmore MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 12:03 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte. Another Minnesota Hero has left us. Thank you Kevin, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Standing by in Rushmore. |
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GR Spoon
Posts: 1
St. Cloud, MN
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| 23 Oct 2006 1:00 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Witte. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made that we all shall stand free, you will always be in our hearts.
Standing by in St. Cloud |
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