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Amen brother, very well put.
As always, thanks for all you do.
God bless our troops and the PGR!
Kathi
Thanks Jeff...with all that is going on...we ALL need to hear words of encouragement and we ALL need to keep focused on what our objective is and NOT what our problems are.
Wyldhog / Kerry
U hit the nail on the head Jeff....keep up the great work. Glad to see ya today, even if for a short while.
AMEN ! AMEN ! very well said and to the point . This would be a good thread to put in Nationals.
Cleaning up messes is penultimate if this organization is to thrive. National supporting National would be swell. I'll ride with respect, respect is earned.
Schmidtrock
PGR Alabama Member
Well said Jeff, and very to the point! Thank you for taking the time and effort to articulate what it is we are all here for. Keep up the great work!
Steve King aka "Hawker1950
VN Vet and Proud PGR Member
Well said Jeff.
Jeff,
Thank you for your vision and leadership. Your comments show respect for the differeing points of view while maintaining the difficult balance of leading. I may not always agree with National, but then again I don't have all the information National has when decissions are made.
You will always have my respect and PGR will always have my support. When I consider how few hateful and acussing posts I see in comparison to the size of our organization, I place it in context. Sometimes it is hard to do, but I appreciate that National makes such an effort.
Thanks
jeff,
you and the leadership of the pgr has been and still stands to be outstanding, you and the patriot guard members have restored my faith in fellow americans and i am very proud to be part of such an honorable oragnization. i can remember when we had less than a thousand members and now with over 50,000 my commitment and support of our mission has not changed, it has just given me the oppurtunity to meet more like minded people.
thank you to all the members who make this organization what it is.
Jeff, the "True" PGR are behind you. What we do is the right thing to do, and it is very much appreciated, as I stated in my Vietnam Memorial Ride Post. People appreciate and thank us for the strong statement that we respectfully make, so don't let the nay-sayers get you down. I am here for the long haul, as so many of my Brothers and Sisters are, also. The ones that truly "Get It' will be around for a long time, at least until you are all called upon for my final mission.
Randy
Very well said. The primary mission is key. The rest will somehow work itself out as we proceed with nothing but the best of intentions and Respect for the fallen who fight for our freedoms.
Jeff,
Veary Well Said, keep the mission in sight.
Rick Thomas
aka shovelhead85
Well said Jeff.
I have my headaches here in Ky. as well. You all know i will back whatever decisions are made. I will do whatever i can to make a mission successful. We are 1 orginization and i help in any way possible. I awoke one day and read an article about this group who showed up at Military funerals and said thats what i need to do. Im the SC now for Ky. I work alot on here as well as a 40 hour + work week and babysit my Granddaughter 3 nights a week. Its hard to do what needs to be done. But i get it done no matter what.
You all opened my eyes to the USA. I supported my country but did not really support it. Till i read the article. I have been on 20+ missions . I dont wear mission pins. Im not proud that someone passed away so i could wear a pin to show i went. I just do what i should have been doing for my country a long time ago. I will try to make any mission i can to help out or to just show my respects to the family.
If i can take any workload away from anyone i am willing to do it to get it done. I have helped 3 different states set up missions right on the computer here.
Thanks for listening.Greg !!!!!!
Ky. SC
Forum Mod.
ATTABOY Jeff! Good man, good heart, good organization...
Well said Jeff,we must NEVER FORGET what our mission is. When things happen that start to ruffle our feathers we must remember that it's NOT about US, its about the sacrifices that our young men and women have made, IT'S ABOUT THEM!!!!
God Bless Our Troops
Well said Jeff... I don't know all that's been said or what may be going on, I just see that right now our growing pains are getting a little severe. If you think there's some way I can help, just let me know.
It's not about us... it's about the MISSION...
If it ain't right, don't do it... and... if it ain't true, don't say it... something I tell myself everyday.
thank you jeff for words well spoken. PGR is growing faster then Aunt Sadie's cat and that is a great thing. but along with growth comes growing pains. those that are true to the cause and the mission will stand up and be there whenever needed. my prayers every night include the country's leadership, PGR and my family. god bless
calamityjane
laurie
Jeff, The best things are sometimes said in the most simple way. You have just said it perfectly by stating that "Is it the right thing to do?" That is the true question and the answer is YES because that is who we are and that is what we do. Keep up the outstanding work that you and the rest of the organization is doing.
It cannot come across any clearer than you have so eloquently put it.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS PAST, PRESENT &
FUTURE!!!!
Leejab@hughes.net
Colorado Springs, CO
As I checked back evrey so often to see when we were going to cross 50,000, I was thinking about the power and strength in this organization. It's no longer 50,000 people standing with flags at funerals, it's also Help on the Homefront, VA rides, Welcome Home Rides, CARE packages to our heros, Special Missions, individual relationships with those who keep us safe. It has been, in so many instances, a reawakening of the flag waving, sign holding, turn-out-the-whole-town-for-our-heroes American Spirit. People are watching. Let's keep showing them the American spirit that made us what we are.
Jeff, like I said in sturgis & aweek later when we talked I'm in this with you for life because it is the RIGHT THING to Do. For life brother
crazybob
I cannot say more than what has already been said!
I will continue to support the PGR and its mission statement with pride and honor.
Thank you to all the PGR leaders for a job well done!
If we don't lose sight of our Mission Statement, we'll be O.K.
Our detractors will have a difficult time with that.
Thank you, Jeff, and all our leaders, for the job you're doing.
Well said indeed,,the mission must always be number 1,,nuff said
Grinch
childress,Texas
Thanks Jeff for staying the course!! All I have to say to anyone who doesn't understand us is stand right there and watch us. We will not talk a big talk we will show you we are doing and will keep doing the right thing. I love this country and all of its Patriots!!!!
Three cheers for National's hard work and focus!!!
I pray God's blessings on each of you!
Sam
thanks Jeff for being there. I hope all these other things work out. I belive in this organization. Take care! skeeter1540
As large as we have grown, whenever I have sent a request for help or clarification, it has always been answered quickly and thoroughly by a Forum Mod or other person in an "official" capacity. You folks in high places have my undying loyalty and respect for the services you perform on a daily basis. For all of us who have taken you for granted, please accept my apologies and an infinite number of "thank you's".
Streaker
Thank you to ALL at the national level for establishing and maintaining an organization of this nature.
Like Topsy, it "just growed".
People always have opinions, but this is not a blogging site, nor an application for Oprah or Maury, to be part of a public spectacle.
In its absolute unique status as an eclectic amalgamation of individuals, we still come together for one purpose, to "Ride with Respect".
This is not and never can be about US.
It's about the fallen patriots who ensure our liberties.
It's about the families and communities.
I didn't join to "have a say" in the day to day operations of the organization.
I joined because you awakened a slumbering spirit of patriotism that will not be quenched!
THANK YOU!
Please continue to do what you are doing, keeping it all on track and inspiring others to get involved.
God bless you and go before you.
Matt
BLK RGT Chaplain PGR Oregon
Jeff-We are now so large, I cannot see how we continue to operate and grow without some kind of paid management. IMHO,if that means a small annual dues payment, so be it-Your leadership and that of the other national officers has been exemplary, in every respect-but now I feel it is time to start paying one or more of you, or someone you hire to take care of day to day administration, while you keep the reins on policy.
I am new to PGR and rode my first mission Saturday to honor a young Marine in South Carolina. The PGR were awesome. Although I was brand new they welcomed me with open armys and everyone was friendly, helpful and all about the mission. I felt immediately like I was among family.
The ride Captains were so good. I marveled at their effectives in staging this. I can only conclude that we lost Vietnam because they were not in charge.
I am proud to be a part of this organization.
Catherine Jordan
Thanks Jeff and very well written. Your 4 requests -
1. Keep the Mission
2. Temper Your Words With Respect
3. Help Each other
4. Support Leadership
are clear, precise and to the point. If members follow the guidelines you set forth above and if they remember that the following groups read all of our Forums on a daily basis:
1. The Press!
2. The Pentagon!
3. All Branches of the Military!
4. LEO!
5. Members of the Clergy!
and the most important of all -
6. The families of the Fallen Comrades!!!!!
Then I think we will grow larger and larger and have fewer and fewer problems in the future.
Thanks to you and Waldo for all that you have done in the past and all that WE will do in the future.
Dinky
Jeff and all the rest of ya'll,
I will always remember the words of my Grand Dad. "Always do the right thing. It won't always be popular or easy, but it is still the Right Thing to do."
I joined the PGR because it was a Nation Wide of effort of doing the things that I was already doing on a local scale. Thank You for having the vision to Go Big, when I couldn't see beyond my own community. My commitment to your vision is growing with each passing day. I support all that you and the rest of our National Leaders are doing. Please know that you have the support of the True Membership, and those that don't support our Leadership, are not really members, just joiners.
Norton
Former Screamin' Eagle
Former US Army Drill Sergeant
Currently just an old used to was
RESPECT, respect for the fallen hero, respect for the family, respect for the soldier, respect for the veterans, respect for our leadership at all levels, respect for each other. Amen
Thank you Jeff.
Great words Jeff. Thanks for your leadership. Let's keep the PGR strong by everyone working together.
Thank you, Jeff, for those words of encouragement!
I will admit that for a couple of days I was a little nervous but my commitment to the Patriot Guard Riders never faltered. When things start looking a little grim I try to remember the words of Chesty Puller: "We're surrounded...That simplifies the problem."
PGR member for life.
Mark
Well said! Thanks for acknowledgement of problems in the PGR and addressing them head-on. As a member I appreciate being kept informed in a positive manner. I'd like to add that the PGR is not a venue for private agendas. Let's not lose sight of it's "raison d'etre" - to honor fallen soldiers.
Amen Brother.
Jeff you are always on target.
Jeff, thanks. It isn't difficult. Never forget the mission! The mission is first, last and everything in between! When you look into the eyes of a family member of that hero, you know you're doing the right thing.
Patriot Guard Riders...my HEROES on the Homefront. Proud to know ya, and so glad you let me hang around with ya!
Louann Cawthon
Az PGR State Captain
As said in your corner Jeff, the four basic mission "general Orders" are perfect, if we keep to them we remain in good standing, if we falter; those who do not like what we represent will benifit from it. Lets remain strong and continue to honor the service members and veterans that need us most.
GMG1 C.D. Hamilton USN Ret.
Good stuff, Jeff. Thanks for all you do.
Ride safe and free,
John Fisher
Georgia
Jeff,
Your words just remind me why I joined. Riding with Respect adds groth for us all. Being a member of this organization also grows respect for ourselves. It is positive to give something back. Thank You
Kelly
Luck Dragon
Jeff,
Out of something bad(ugs) came something truly good. I will always ride with my brothers and sisters to honor our fallen warriors. I am and always will be a Patriot Guard Rider. I have the crest of the PGR on my arm to show the world that I will be riding with respect until I can ride no more....
Wolfman
Well said, sir. This is the reason I joined the PGR. The mission is simple and clear. Respect for the fallen and their family. Anything else is outside of that mission. We must travel light, perform our duty with precision and leave without fanfare.
Along with the other regular readers of this website are readers who we protect against. It sends shivers of joy up their spinelss bodies when they see us quarrel. A house divided shall surely fall. We stand together or we'll hang alone.
Keep up the great leadership, Jeff. YOU are the reason we succeed. We need to be the reason you can rest easy in this effort.
Carry on!
Dan "dbeesh" Biesheuvel
Bismarck, North Dakota
Jeff,
it is about the mission. Let us all remember that, and also, that when this many people are members, there is always going to bet that 10% or hopefully less that cause problems.
Those of us that are pure of heart, can rise above the disention. May God bless our troops, wherever they may be deployed.
I hope that soon the war will be over, and our missions will be respecting the soldiers coming home to their families.
I pray every day for this to come true.
Donald Selix, USMC 1969- 1972 Third Marine Air Wing
Jeff,
you are totally on the mark .If we ,as a whole, stand together, stay true to our mission statement, we will continue to be a respected organization full of men and women filled with compassion and integrity. Almighty God will deal with our foes. Psalm 91
mike
(armo1)
Standing tall in Hillside Il
Jeff,
Your words are well spoken and must be heeded by all. I can proudly say that those of us in the North (WI, IL, IA, MN) have really been showing superior strength for one another! It is not only a great feeling to be able to show our support for the families of our fallen heros but also to see the support of all the PGR riders from every State that show up at the missions. I might also add I have never heard any rider make any comments other than very positive and total commitment to the mission.
It's more like our commitment to the military during the mid 60's when our Nation was experiencing the terrible race problems. Our color was green and we were all the same, working for the same mission and covering each others back.
Standing tall and riding proud!!
D.Jansen
MSG MPC RET
Amen!
Jeff, I learned about PGR through a conservative website in March--looked up the PGR web page and joined that night. Went on first mission 2 weeks later in 33 degree weather and won't miss mission anywhere in Central Texas. I'm a Vietnam Vet, got a son going to Iraq soon, and a son-in-law already enroute. What we do to support the troops takes on a personal meaning to me and the PGR is the one group that I think is leading the country back to basic values of duty, honor, country. Keep it up, man!!
Al Dodson, Colonel, USAF ret.
Fort Worth, Texas
As a man and a friend told me last week " This is something I do from my heart" explains it better than I have heard in a fewer amount of words.
Gator
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
I support you 100%. Keep me informed of possible missions, and allow me to pay my respects to the family. Anything over and above that is nice, but I don't need it to make the mission.
Many, many thanks to all at national for ALL you do! We carry your spirit on every mission.
God Bless
Remember its all about our MISSION!
M. Robertson
USN Retired
jeff you put it all in prosoective,well put. and thank yiu for all you do.
jjl
You have our support 100%. Thanks to all the PGR leaders for EVERYTHING, it would take too long to list all you must do!!
This is all about respect that comes from the heart. Thanks for giving us a way to show it.
God Bless the PGR
MaryAnne Keough
Growing pains means there's progress. Everything changes. The PGR has become such a big part of my life, that I wonder what I used to do before I joined. Jeff, keep your head up high. I know, without doubt, I am proud to be part of this great organization.
Respect & Honor,
David Lema
Ride Captain - Rhode Island
Jeff. You and rest of the nat do a great job.As long as we respect the living & the dead we will stay on track. With respect & Honor.
Rod Butler
Ride Captain Kentucky
Thanks Jeff for reminding everyone of the true mission. Not everyone is cut out to be a PGR member and there are those of us who have run across them in our missions. We all know who they are. They're the ones with their own selfish attitudes and agendas and outspoken political views, all which seems to happen at times when they are not needed nor condoned. As I stated previously, not everyone is cutout to be a member and as is such with the purpose of the military's Basic Training regimen, the weeding out process will continue in the PGR organization as well. Keep up the good work and inspirational words...they help us all keep on the right course!
very well put we know what were made of.may god bless everybody .job well done
Thank you, Jeff; fine words indeed! And thank you for the exceptional job you "brass" have been doing all along. I'm in this for the long haul, and will help in any way I can.
Jeff, your words are as clear as your professional manner in person. You continue to show true leadership vice management. All the leadership VOLUNTEERS are doing a great job and they desire our cooperation and support. RLTW Keith
Jeff, every word you put down is true, and I just wanted to thank you for not only your leadership, but your professionalism through out it all. I know there a lot that will bring thanks, but I imaning yours can get to seem thankless sometimes, and I just wanted you to know that we, not just the families of the fallen, appreciate you.
Ride safe
I'm a "newbie".....my first mission last week..will not be my last...I am PROUD to have a piece of this, and I have great respect for those who started the PGR. As I am a veteran, I hate war. As I am veteran, I love my country. As I am a veteran, I stand with my brothers and sisters. I will stand for those who have paid for my freedom with their blood. I will guard their families from those who would dishonor them
Doug Skinner
USN 70-75
Thank you for your letter! These problems and issues are very typical of a grassroots organization that is growing so fast. We will get through it. Keeping your members informed is a great idea. We can feel and see that there are issues and we want to know that we are not crazy. You know what they say, if people don't know what the truth is they will make up the truth for themselves. The source for rumors and conspiracy theories. This organization is worthy to survive and to thrive, and the mission is much needed. As a team we can make this work and smooth out the rough spots. Thank you for all you do!! ;o)
Jeff, on behalf of the California PGR members, you have our whole hearted support!
Sincerely,
Jerry "PopPop" Zimmermann
CA PGR State Captain
ISG U.S.Army (Ret.)
Encino, CA.
Jeff,
You and the rest of PGR's leadership have my complete support. This is a fantastic organization and , as others have said, so long as we focus on our mission statement we will continue to be fantastic. I have been tempted to let my ego run off at the mouth on some of the forum posts but have refrained- usually!!-in deference to the better good of the organization and the people we ride for.
Thanks again for all that y'all do.
Sherpa, NC
the leadership with the entire PGR is outstanding, not only is a large responsablity. you can see its a love of labor from everyone I have came in contact with.
keep on keeping on
keep the honor and respect our brave men and women deserve.
I hate why we come together (except for the Welcome Home, Parade, and Support Missions etc.)
but... I am Proud that we come together.
It is about the Respect of the fallen and Support of the families and frinds of the fallen. If 50,000+ of us remember that and focus on that only.... we shall sustain as long as we are needed.
Thank you National, Local and All who work many more hours than just the times of the mission. Because the Mission is not a mission without the work you all do.
Also, you all do a fine job... nobody should have anything other to say than that, if they do, they should first consider... can they do it better? and if not, do it in Privat.
As far as wearing pins... I do this because I engrave each pin with the Mission as a Memorial, not proud that it happend.
Thank you All... for allowing me to "Ride with Respect" with the Pariot Guard Riders. (Where the Mission is the only concern)
God Bless...
Bryan.
oops, thought I was logged in... Above, last comment.
Bryan.
Jeff.
As always, Behind you 100%!
Standing by.
APE
Jeff,
If you don't do something about the "Theatrics" of PGR, then we will NOT be around long. Families will STOP inviting us. Tell the local leadership to KEEP IT SIMPLE, and stop theatrical presentations of flags and bikes. It is NOT a biker rally, it IS a funeral.
We are invited guests, and as soon as PGR gets more press than the soldier, we are done as a organization.
1 Stop Theatrics
2 Keep it Simple
3 Keep it Reverent
King Korn
Blue Earth, MN
Jeff, being knew to the group, ( 3 missions) may I say what you already know " Together we stand - devided we fall ) You keep up the good work so the the rest of us may Honor our Fallen Brothers - and for thoes who are against us - " Sin Loi - I turn my back on them also. Will be on missions as God permits. Respectfully - forever James Bailey - Phantom2-6
We in Effingham and Bulloch Counties in Georgia are in complete agreement. Our missions are of honor and respect. We will all stand proud and will not let anyone destroy what the PGR is all about, we will do it in quiet reverance!
Ride Safe!!
Phil (Country) Crowley
thank you Jeff, I will be with the PGR for
as long as it takes because what we do is the
right thing to do.
Jeff, we apprecitate you and Waldo and the vision you made reality with the PGR..we are proud, patriotic Americans and it is an HONOR to show our support and respect in the manner in which we do as PGR members. Disagreements are a normal part of life..it's how those disagreements that are handled that show your true character. We all need to remember the MISSION and put everything else aside and just DO THE RIGHT THING!
Jeff,
As a new member(4 missions) i agree with you 110%,it's all about respect,you do a great job,please continue as it's your leadrship that ties all of the pgr riders together. God bless you and your helpers to see that the heroes and families are treated with respect that they so deserve.
sincerley bikerkoop1999
I cannot say anythig that has not already been said. I just want you to know that I too am behind all of the leadership 100%.
Sam Rainey
Denton, TX
Geographics and work load have only allowed me to make one mission. I still carry the memory of that, Brafrod Pa. mission. The professionalism and respectful manner presented by everyone associated with the PGR, to the grieving Maholic family, was noticed---- by the entire city of Bradford. I receive positive comments, and thanks you's - everytime my PGR T-Shirt, or vest patch is noticed.
This organization is special, stay the course.
Remember - Ride Safe and breath the air that tastes like freedom!! While giving thanks to all our military hero's............nytoad.
Special thanks to Jeff and Waldo and any others who have given the rest of us an avenue through the PGR to show our respect, honor and gratitude to our nations heroes. No one can stop us now! There are many thousands and thousands who will respectfully carry out this vision till every last soldier comes home.
Dave
Well said Jeff, and I agree wholeheartedly. Kai
Both well said and it needed saying. As always my hats off to those of you that work so hard keeping the PGR running and growing.
I am a member since May of this year when there was only 33,000members. I have said in posts and will say again, I do not believe that anyone, anywhere really realize's what this organization is going to mean to this country. I do honestly believe that this is only a beginning to a true reawakining of the AMERICAN spirit. The PGR will impact this great country far greater than anyone could ever imagin, mark my words people. I am so very proud to be a member , with even a tiny part to play in this grand adventure which is the AMERICAN spirit in bloom. God bless us . one and all. Ed Finch greatfull PGR member.
I recently attended a mission in Hospers Iowa and I must say the leadership displayed by the PGR leaders was exemplary(spelling).I am proud to be a part of the PGR.Keith in Iowa and mark,magnificent job
Gary Emery
Alta,Iowa
Jeff, Thank You very much for all you do. Keep it up again thank you. Think about this!.."I will be strong and courageous. I will not be terrified,or discouraged; for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go". Joshua 1:9
_______________________________________SGM E9 David Tilley
US Army (Ret)
Rolling Thunder NC-2
Patriot Guard Rider
Vietnam Vet 65-66 & 68-69_
Since all of you sheep think Jeff is an "alleged" Patriot, I'll share this email about him with you:
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For the March Greensburg/Dodge City funeral mission, Jeff Brown drove up here and trailered his bike. (Kurt Mayer had arranged for CNN to be there for Twister.)
After the day ended, members of the KS Patriot Guard and about 3 or 4 other local men stopped in Greensburg at a cafe to eat before heading back to Wichita.
As they were eating, a Patriot Guard noticed JB sitting at a table in the corner with another guy.
The guy departed, so the Patriot Guard member went over and invited Twister to join them at their table.
The Patriot Guard member told Jeff Brown that they had a tradition that whenever they met someone new, each member of the group introduced himself and gave his military background.
The Patriot Guard member started and they went around the table.
Each of those guys is a veteran, and all are very proud of serving our country.
When it came to Twister, he said, "I'm Jeff Brown ... I knew my number was up and I was going to be drafted, so I joined the Air Force, and I hated every minute I served."
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Yeah -- looks like he's a fine one to be leading the PGR, since he HATED HIS MILITARY SERVICE!
Hey Anonymouse, (above)
Big woop.... do you think or think that anyone else really thinks that every serviceman/woman loves what they do? all the time?
Ha, you better wake-up... thats not the real world.
If Jeff really said that, Kudos to him for being honest.
Now run along... grown folk are talking.
Bryan.
I'm about the newest newby to PGR there could be, I guess. I have to say that if someone writes a comment and refuses to accept the responsibility for his/her words, it only tells me that, 1. They are rabblerousing and should be ignored, or 2. They may be lying which is why they won't sign their name. It is a cowardly act to criticize and hide behind anonimity. So, ladies and gentlemen, consider the source and give it the attention it deserves (NONE)!
John_K9JGS
Indiana
LOL!!!
Hey Anonymous,
A few errors in your post...
One, I road rather than trailered, not that it matters.
There was no "arrangement" with CNN...I said hello to the producer and went about the business of paying my respects, like any other PGR member.
The contingent from Kansas Patriot Guard didn't "notice me" sitting with another guy, I set up the meeting at that cafe in an attempt to iron out the problems we were having.
However, your recollection of my statement regarding my military service is pretty accurate though, even if somewhat exagerated on my part (I probably didn't actually hate every single minute).
I do find it incredible that you would question my patriotism based on that statement....
If you really examine your complaint, which is easier, to do your duty when you love it, or to do your duty even if you hate it?
Even though I can't say I loved every minute of the four years I spent in the serive, I am a very proud veteran.
Might I suggest your energies could be put to better use than trying to "stiir the pot"....especially when you don't have a stick to stir with.
With all due respect,
Jeff
The truth of the matter is that people are people...no one is perfect and certainly no one is in a place to judge another...there are some that feel they can and/or need to...
The bottom line...IMHO...is that <b>when</b> we are there for our soldiers and their family that we BE there...any other issues can be dealt with on the sidelines...When you joined the PGR you weren't asked to submit to a psychological profile or background check...nor were your peers...they..WE were all asked to do NOTHING more than stand tall and silent with respect at the missions...
Nothing more nothing less...
I KNOW there is disrespect among us...ehhh...sad...but not worth walking out on our reason for BEING PGR...
I will ignore the ugliness amongst those that live for that type of nonsense and remain focused on the mission at hand...
NOT perfect...NOT wanting to be...but have NOTHING but respect for our military...
~ALWAYS
Amen, Those of us who believe in this vision will carry it out and we will respect our leaders and brothers and sisters who share the spirit of gratitude. Those who don't will not effect us negatively, rather we will pull together all the more.
Dave Kern
R/C Region 2 NY
Nice response Twister!
I can't claim to have hated (or loved) every minute I spent in the Air Force. In fact there were some really really great times, just as there were times that I would like to forget. If I had loved every minute, I am sure I would have served 20+ years instead of the 6+ years and I would now be a retiree instead of a veteran. But one thing is for sure, love it or hate it, I'm damn proud of it!!!!
The Patriot Guard is providing a great service to our country,at a time that it is needed the most. I can not claim to be at all in favor of the war or the possibly crooked politics that got us there and are keeping us there, but I am so proud of the job our service members are doing. They are truly making the best of a bad situation and deserve our utmost respect. Godspeed to all of the brave men & women doing as they are ordered, doing what they believe in, and most importantly, doing it well.....
God Bless our soldiers!
God Bless the USA!
God Bless the Patriot Guard!
Douglas Dutton, CPA
USAF 1993-1996
1. Keep the Mission
2. Temper Your Words With Respect
3. Help Each other
4. Support Leadership
words to live by
Semper Fi
Only two things need to always be remembered
1 Is it the Right thing to do.
2 RESPECT
They will get you further than anything else.
Twister has said, "I'm Jeff Brown -- I knew my number was up and I was going to be drafted, so I joined the Air Force, and I hated every minute I served."
I'm Zippy, the Moderator and don't want to be associated with someone who hated his military service -- what a loser!
As a retired USAF TSgt all i can say is that whether you loved or hated it you served doe not really matter. What matters is that you served honorably and faithfully. Life gives us good and bad times and what we do from that experience is what matters the most. And as long as you believe what you are doing is right then carry on.
So lets ruck up and carry on
Joe " Bobblehead"
Thanks twister,waldo,sc's, rc's moderators, and all the members that "step up" to help out when needed, no questions asked--you all give more time of yourselves than is imaginable! It's too bad some of my brother or sister members don't understand the fact that a lot of us vets have something about our service that we hated---getting past that may make us better PGR members--it sure makes us better Americans! Semper Fi
Though we gather for the worst of reasons, we ride for the best of causes!!!
To serve others without payment or self promoting is the most honorable thing a man can do. I would have never believed myself being able to do that!! The PGR has given me a unique perception of life that did not exist before. Thank you all, every single one of you that makes this organization a success.
What is success? It is hard to put in words in this context, but it is defined in the gratitude of those we serve, the families of the honored fallen, and the wounded who gain some hope from our participation.
"No Mission Too Difficult- No Sacrifice Too Great- Duty First" that is the motto of the 1st Infantry Division and one that I lived as a soldier. Now as a member of PRG, I must acknowledge that Some Missions are Very Difficult and Some Do Pay the Ultimate Sacrifice" and my new "Duty First" is to honor their memory and provide support to their family when ever called upon to assist. The leadership of this organization acknowledges that responsibility in every thing they pursue and they do it in a most commendable manner. For those that don't embrace our true mission, I say, "leave PGRand take your attitude with you". I don't need you in my world. Deputy 36 Tim
Kudos to Jeff for the great job you have done with PGR and the great job you will do in the future.
As for the anonymous coward sheeple who tried, and failed to slander Jeff Brown, give it up, you suck. First you lie about Jeff and then you claim to be Zippy when clearly you aren't. Why don't you slither back to your Topeka compound. Take off loser, it must really suck to be you.
Mr. Anonymous. You are just too funny. Couldn't get Jeff's ire up so now you're gonna try it with me. Didn't work here either. Go play in someone else's website.
Haven't visited this thread in a few days.... LMAO at Mr. Anonymous and his/her/its futile attempt to stir the pot... started my day with a chuckle.
I guess they'll always be some pathetic loser around who pokes their head out of their hole once in a while for their "15 minutes of fame".
Enough time wasted on this issue.....now BACK TO THE MISSION....
A great big THANKS to our leaders, we have grown a great deal in a short time. No one should criticize a volunteer leader until they have been one. It honors me to ride with a group that has out grown and left in the dust the protesters of our patriots. Honoring those Patriots is our objective, everything else is secondary. As long as our leader keep that in the lead (and they have) I see no need to complain! Again a big THANKS to our LEADERS.
Just to let you know what stand up kind of person Mr. Anonymous was, he signed on using that name, and immediately, after not getting the attention he sought, removed his name from our membership......That should tell you a little about his character.
I'm leaving this up, and I'm certainley thrilled to see that our members have grown, to the point that instead of taking the bait, which was thrown out, they have deicided to turn back to our mission statement, as our cornerstone.....
Respects to you all,
Ed
Here, Here, Jeff the Twister, you did good my man and all the others who have stood up and made roll call...........Congratulations
bye, bye Mr Anonymous......(damn I even had to look it up to spell it)............lol
He!!Mystry person! I can beat Jeff "Twister's" Statement.... At my USN Retirement Ceremony... I cloased my farewell speech with: "20 years active duty; 2 years as a weekend warrior; 15 years of sea duty; 17 deployments; 5 combat/hostile duty tours, been around the world 3 times and talked to everyone at least twice..... I had a million dollars worth of fun.... and wouldn't give a penny to do any of it over again...... Thank you.... Thank ya very much....." and of course to the guys in the military, the running joke was.... What does SEX and the ____________ (put your branch of service in here.... in my case it was the Navy) have in Common???? Answer: The closer you get to your DISCHARGE, the BETTER IT FEELS! :)
By the mystry person's standards, does that make me a loser too? I Think not... pretty realistic attitude about military service IMHO.
Keep the faith alll.......
Anywhere there is good to be done or being done, you will have those that will always try to steel your thunder, detract from your good work, and/or ruin your reputation because they cannot even come close to your level of accomplishments in their life. After all is said and done - the good will be remembered and the bumps along the way will not even be remembered. Don't loosesight of the mission and purpose of the PGR.
Wizard
Who's doing WHAT? Let me at them! You guys are my heros since the day I saw 150 of you leading the procession in Lake Charles, LA for my nephew. God bless you all for what you do each day.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK JEFF! I saw my mission in oct.71 when I turned 18 and joined the Army, I saw another mission in 2006 with the PATROIT GUARD RIDERS, THIS WILL BE A LIFE LONG MISSION FOR ME HERE IN FLORIDA! I STAND WITH PGR AND IT'S LEADERS 110% GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS ARE TROOPS! Robert Sorrento, Fla.
While I am a new Rider to PGR I will be glad to help in any way. I have been on only 2 missions but each one has been a very emotional experience for me. No only because I had the privelidge of being there but of hearing how much the family appreciated us being there. After all my main concern is showing respect to my comrades and they way I can do that is to respect and help their families.
The BUDMAN
Thanks to all who work to keep the members updated on the missions and take the time to keep the website up. Thanks for letting an old woman who drives a cage and never served in the military participate in honoring our heroes and their families.
Continuing to ride with respect as long as the PGR will have me and I am able.
MUP