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Final Itinerary
PFC Bill Thorpe, United States Army
Newbern, TN
23 Oct 08
It is with a heavy heart that I must post Tennessee has lost another American Hero, PFC Bill Thorpe of Newbern, TN passed away October 21, 2008
He is survived by his wife Marilynn, two sons, and two daughters.
Final Itinerary:
Funeral: Thursday October 23, 2008 at 1000 hrs. CST (10:00 am)
Johnson Williams Funeral Home
239 East Main Street
Newbern, TN 38059
Interment: with military Honors.
Cobbs Chapel Cemetary
Union City, TN
Staging: Staging will be at the funeral home in Newbern at 0900 hrs (9:00am). From there, the escort will be approximately 20 miles to the cemetary.
Mission thread;
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1001855/view/topic/Default.aspx
Ride Captain: Pending
Please bring flags if you have them. Come and assist us in standing in Honor of this American Hero.
Ride/Drive Safely,
Scott Zeitner
Assistant State Captain, Tennessee
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
1-901-848-2188
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Send Off Escort - 168th MP Battalion - Dyersburg, TN 27 OCT 08 Monday
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1002555/view/topic/Default.aspx
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort the members of the 168th Military Police Battalion. They are being deployed as part of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
We will be provided LEO escorts the entire route from Dyersburg to the Memphis airport.
This will be an escort mission. If you have big flags, bring them, we will try to keep THP at or below speeds that will accomodate the large flags.
STAGING AREA Dyersburg:
Meet at the Dyersburg Walmart parking lot(near the walmart gas station)
at 6:45 - 7:15 AM. KSU at 7:30 to the Armory(5 minutes away).
Depart from Armory: 8:00 AM - -
Dyersburg PD and Dyer County Sheriff's Dept will escort and hand-off to THP.
Staging area Millington: Please bring your 3 x 5 flag. We will stage at the Circle K approximately 1/4 mile north of Jakes Outpost on Highway 51. It is on the southbound side. Staging at 8:00am, KSU probably around 8:45 depending on when the riders from Dyersburg roll through. This group will melt into the procession on the roll.
Ride Captains will be Bill Van Zant for the Dyersburg area b_van_sant@yahoo.com
and Scott Zeitner, capt_whizbang@hotmail.com 901-848-2188.
I have an extra PGR flag that we will give to the unit. I am going to ask that each soldier sign that flag, and when we bring them home, we will fly it proudly for them, and then return it to the unit.
Scott Zeitner
Assistant State Captain, Tennessee
Patriot Guard Riders
www.patriotguard.org
1-901-848-2188
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PGR has been invited to participate in a veteran's statue dedication on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. The bronze statue was funded by the widow of a WW II veteran, Gretchen Pedersen. The program will feature a speech given by a U.S. Navy Commander back from his third tour in Iraq, a rifle salute, music and taps.
Preliminary plans are for a staging at Good Samaritan Village Retirement Home on S. Hwy 5, south of the Hwy 62 bypass, at 12:30 p.m., with a briefing at 1:00 p.m. We will escort Mrs. Pederson from the Home to Kirby Tucker Cemetery via Hwy 62 to Tucker Cemetery Road just east of Hwy 126, north to the cemetery.
Mission link http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/186/postid/1012689/view/topic/Default.aspx
Jay Lanning
Mountain Home R/C
Respectfully
Gerald Gaines
AR. State. Capt.
GeraldGaines@patriotguard.org
501-230-0156
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http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/view/topic/forumid/11/postid/1020145/Default.aspx
The family of Spc. James M. Clay has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders for funeral services and we will Stand Proudly in Honor of this Brave Hero. Spc. Clay was KIA in Iraq while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Mission will be updated when Info becomes available to us.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James M. Clay, 25, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Nov. 13 in Anbar Province, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Little Rock, Ark.
Respectfully
Gerald Gaines
AR. State. Capt.
GeraldGaines@patriotguard.org
501-230-0156
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The Patriot Guard has been asked to stand in honor of Edward H. Wade, a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country for 20 years, including 3 tours in Vietnam.
Memorial service at Christeson Funeral Home, 519 N. Spring St., Harrison, AR.
Time: 10:00 a.m. 25 - Nov. - 08
Stage at the funeral home at 8:45 a.m.
Briefing at 9:00 a.m.
This will be a Flag Line only.(no procession)
Directions: From the South on Hwy 62/412, turn left on W. Prospect to Spring St., then turn right to the funeral home.
From the North, turn right on W. Prospect, then right on Spring St. to the funeral home.
Mission Link http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1027013/view/topic/Default.aspx
Respectfully,
Jay Lanning
Arkansas Ride Captain
Respectfully
Gerald Gaines
AR. State. Capt.
GeraldGaines@patriotguard.org
501-230-0156
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Wade
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Went on my first mission with PGR on Monday . Last minute notice , thought I may be the only bike , there were 15 bikes . Was a Navy vet died at 52 , was my former son in law's dad , knew him well . Was an awesome experience . I never knew there was a group like PGR , will be honored to go on another one .
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whitzoo
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37th PGR Mission for me last Wed. They are always impressive and emotional moments-be it 2 bikes or 200.
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becky
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Chy -
Just went to the website and sent a message to the Ariz capt about services this Saturday for a fallen officer. Flagstaff PD and Military veteran was killed last Saturday night (suicide), he will be greatly missed.
We will have at least some American Legion Riders, and maybe some Patriot Guard as well. Given we are in Flagstaff, and sort of off the beaten path, I hope there are no protests!!!!!
Thanks for what you do!
Becky
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chy
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Hi Becky,
Thank you and people like you for your support.. it means a lot to the families and to other soldiers.
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Ga Rally 13
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Missannies
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My first mission today! We escorted/supported the family of Pfc. James L. Miller in Zillah, WA. (by Yakima) Wow, what an honor and privledge to be able to ride this. Over 200 bikes, about 150 flags and it was breath taking. Will do more in the future, unfortunately. The protestors filled a parade permit, but didn't show. Kathy
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