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« Reply #120 on: June 16, 2010, 03:58:25 PM » |
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I just recieved this at 12:06pm from the funeral home:
The funeral service for Spc Blaine Redding will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 520 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048. Visitations will be 1-9 PM, with family receiving relatives and friends from 6-8 PM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. The family requests, that everyone wear their flip flops in memory of Blaine, as he was a very casual dresser and a flip flop kind of guy, and also the family requests, in lieu of flowers memorials to the Family.
Also, Blaine is 22 years old; he would not have turned 23 until his birthday in September
PGR MISSION DETAILS WILL BE POSTED TONIGHT. 6-16-10
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« Reply #121 on: June 16, 2010, 03:59:27 PM » |
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Veteran’s Memorial Park Dedication Sgt Joshua Ford, US Army, KIA Numeniyah, Iraq, 31 JULY 2006, Gold Star Dad Lonnie Ford, , has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend a Veteran’s Memorial Park Dedication in memory of his Son and our Hero Joshua Ford, 9-27-1985 to 7-31-2006 and in honor of all Veterans. The dedication will be in Pender Nebraska on Friday June 25, 2010. Lonnie will meet the PGR in West Point and lead us to the dedication in Pender. http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1401468/view/topic/Default.aspx STAGE DATE: Friday, June 25, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Dillion Harley, 174th & West Maple Road, Omaha NE STAGE TIME: 11am RIDERS MEETING: 11:20am CLUTCHES OUT: 11:30am ETA – West Point 12:30pm West Point Travel Plaza, 1716 N Lincoln St (Hwy 275) 402-372-9192 RIDERS MEETING: 12:50 CLUTCHES OUT: 1PM ETA – Pender 1:30pm RIDE CAPTAIN: Don Woltman donandrae@yahoo.com 402-960-3506 Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain |
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« Reply #122 on: June 16, 2010, 04:00:39 PM » |
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ALR LEGACY RIDE The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to support the American Legion Riders Legacy Ride in Central Nebraska. STAGE DATE: Saturday June 26, 2010 Columbus Nebraska Legion Post 84. 6am to 7:30am Breakfast will be served STAGE LOCATION: New World Inn STAGE TIME: 8am Flag Raising Ceremony 8:30am CLUTCHES OUT: 8:50am Police escort through Columbus. ETA Kearney 5:40pm STAGE DATE: Sunday June 27, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Kearney Best Western Motel CLUTCHES OUT: 9:30am ETA Columbus 3:20pm Over 30 communities will be visited during this 2 day event. For more information: Les Kubes, Commander, American Legion Riders, Post 16 402-841-6814 lesliekubes@yahoo.com This is a PGR support event. There will be no Ride Captain assigned. Ride safely. Thank you all for all you do. Scott Knudsen |
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« Reply #123 on: June 17, 2010, 06:44:42 AM » |
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1013th WELCOME HOME from IRAQ The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the joyous WELCOME HOME of the Army Reserve 1013th Quartermaster Company, on Friday June 19th, 2010 in North Platte Nebraska. We will meet our Heroes at Loves Truck Stop on I-80 and escort them into the downtown area amidst the annual Nebraskaland Days Celebration. There will be a short Welcome Home ceremony downtown at Parkade Plaza. STAGE DATE: Friday, June 18, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: LOVES truck Plaza, I-80 Exit 179 STAGE TIME: 11am RIDERS MEETING: 11:30am TROOP ARRIVAL: 12 noon The tentative arrival time is anytime between 11am and 1pm. It is important you monitor www.patriotguard.org WELCOME HOME MISSIONS for changes and updates. RIDE CAPTAIN: Gary Smith nebpreacher@yahoo.com 308-530-5264 Scott Knudsen |
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« Reply #124 on: June 17, 2010, 06:46:14 AM » |
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Spc Blaine E. Redding, 22, KIA, U.S. Army The Family of Army Spc Blaine Redding has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his Final Journey Home. Blaine E. Redding, 22, was killed by a roadside bomb just a few weeks into his tour of duty. The incident happened near Kandahar, Afghanistan. Blaine’s brother, Spc Logan Redding, is also serving in Afghanistan. Blaine and Nikki Redding were married just ten weeks ago. Spc Redding was among five soldiers killed when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb on June 7. They were assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. Redding was an indirect fire infantryman who joined the Army in September 2007. Blaine was awarded several military awards and decorations during his military service. The funeral service for Spc Blaine Redding will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 520 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048. STAGE DATE: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Kwik Shop, 2103 Capehart Road, Bellevue Nebraska 402-291-2347 About 1 block West of Hwy 75 on Capehart Road Please assemble on the back side of the building STAGE TIME: 8am RIDERS MEETING: 8:30am CLUTCHES OUT: 8:40am ETA Plattsmouth 9am Church of the Holy Spirit, 520 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth, NE The Church is across the street West of the water tower. FLAG LINE 9:15am FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30AM RIDE CAPTAIN: Scott Knudsen jscottknudsen@hotmail.com 402-680-7598 Please monitor www.patriotguard.org “Confirmed Missions” for updates and changes. http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/view/topic/postid/1397933/Default.aspxScott Knudsen |
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« Reply #125 on: July 06, 2010, 09:30:11 AM » |
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Nebraska Army National Guard Deployment – in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/132/postid/1411188/view/topic/Default.aspx The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the send-off ceremony honoring the 1167th Forward Support Company and the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at Seacrest Field in Lincoln Nebraska on Sunday July 11th , 2010. We will stand a flag line beginning 45 minutes prior to the 0900 ceremony. STAGE DATE: Sunday July 11, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Seacrest Field, 7198 A Street, LincolnNE68510 STAGE TIME: 7:45am PGR MEETING: 8am FLAG LINE: 8:15am CEREMONY: 9am There may be an opportunity for the PGR to move the Flag Line to the Football Field just before 9am. Those wishing to participate are asked to follow the Ride Captains instructions prior to the start of the ceremony. Troop Escort opportunities are being explored. Mission Ride Captain: Herb Andersonhanderson2@neb.rr.com 402-730-9279 OMAHA AREA RIDERS: STAGE TIME: 6:30am STAGE LOCATION: Flying J Truck Stop, I-80 Exit 432 & Hwy 31 RIDERS MEETING: 6:50 CLUTCHES OUT: 7am ETA Lincoln: 7:45am RIDE CAPTAIN: Scott Tafoya scotttafoya@cox.net 402-981-3533 GRAND ISLAND AREA RIDERS: STAGE TIME: 6am STAGE LOCATION: BosselmansTravelPlaza, I-80 Exit 312 North, Grand Island 308-382-2288 RIDERS MEETING: 6:10am CLUTCHES OUT 6:15am ETA Lincoln: 7:45am RIDE CAPTAIN: Ed Taylor ejtaylor@rcom-ne.com 308-293-2933 WEST POINT AREA RIDERS STAGE TIME: 6am STAGE LOCATION: West PointTravelPlaza, 1716 N Lincoln St (Hwy 275) 402-372-9192 RIDERS MEETING: 6:10 CLUTCHES OUT: 6:15 ETA Lincoln: 7:45 RIDE CAPTAIN: Pastor Levi Webb shrek20348@yahoo.com 402-372-2199 Please monitor www.patriotguard.org “Welcome Home Rides/Help on the Homefront” for changes and updates. |
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« Reply #126 on: July 15, 2010, 08:57:02 AM » |
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SPC Edwin “Eddie” Wood, 18 UPDATE: July 13, 2010 - Pfc. Wood was posthumously promoted to specialist. The Family of American Hero SPC Eddie Wood has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his final journey home on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 and at his funeral service on Saturday morning, July 14th, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska SPC Edwin C. Wood, U.S. Army, died July 5 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. THIS IS A TWO PART MISSION: Part one is the Flag line at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 14. Part 2 is the Flag line at the Church and cemetery and the escort to the cemetery on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 PART 1: STAGE DATE: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North 108th St, Omaha, NE 68164 402-496-9000 STAGE TIME: 11am PGR MEETING 11:20am FLAG LINE: 11:30am ETA: 11:45 – Noon RIDE CAPTAIN: Don Woltman donandrae@yahoo.com 402-960-3506 MISSION SUPPORT: Joe Hansen jazziepuppy@yahoo.com 402-496-1203 Scott Reuman shrinepirate@ cox.net 402-981-6909 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART 2: STAGE DATE: Saturday, July 17, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Comfort Inn, 72nd & Grover I-80 Exit 449 STAGE TIME: 7:30am RIDERS MEETING: 8am CLUTCHES OUT 8:15am ETA: 8:25am Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave, Omaha NE 68132 FLAG LINE: 8:30am Funeral Service 10am When the service begins a detail will be dispatched to set up the Flag Line at the cemetery. RIDE CAPTAIN: Scott Knudsen jscottknudsen@hotmail.com 402-680-7598 Scott Tafoya scotttafoya@cox.net 402-981-3533 Ron Dupell rdupell@cox.net 402-321-3643 FLAG CAPTAIN: Scott Reuman shrinepirate@ cox.net 402-981-6909 PLEASE SHARE THIS COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR NETWORK OF CONTACTS: The PGR website has been down for days with no guarantee as to when it will be available again. Anyone wishing to be included on the Nebraska Contact List is encouraged to send an e-mail to jscottknudsen@hotmail.com with “contact list” typed in the subject line. Providing the website is back: Please monitor www.patriotguard.org “CONFIRMED MISSIONS” for updates and changes. PLEASE NOTE: FOR THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE SATURDAY DAY OF THE HOG EVENT, YOU CAN REGISTER EARLY ON FRIDAY BETWEEN 11AM 1:30 AND 3:30-5:30 PM AND ON SATURDAY YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TILL 2:00PM AT DILLONS STORE IN OMAHA. |
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« Reply #127 on: July 21, 2010, 10:09:50 AM » |
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Short Notice – Send Off – Scottsbluff, NE, July 23, 2010 PATRIOT GUARD MISSION - EVERYONE WELCOME The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to be invited to participate in a send off for approximately 400 Marines that have been training in Guernsey, Wyoming. If possible, please join us in recognizing these heroes for their efforts on our behalf. If interested in participating in the escort, the flag lines, or both, please note the details for each below. Escort Details Staging Date: Friday, July 23, 2010 Staging location: Scottsbluff Wal-Mart Parking Lot Staging Time: 6:15AM Riders Meeting: 6:45 AM Clutches Out: Buses are expected to arrive between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Scottsbluff Police Department will stop traffic on highway 26 and allow riders to lead the bus through Scottsbluff to the airport. Flag lines will be formed for two departures. Flag Line Details Flags will be waiting at the airport. A flag lines will assemble prior to each flight. A riders meeting will be held 15 minutes prior to assembly time in order to review assembly instructions. Flag Line for 10:00 AM flight will assemble at approximately 9:00 AM and remain in place until all Marines have boarded the plane. Flag Line for 1:30 PM flight will assemble at approximately 12:30 PM and remain in place until all Marines have boarded the plane. Ride Captain: Assistant State Captain Kent McLellan, kmclellan@charter.net Cell-308.631.8663, Home-308.247.2288 PLEASE SHARE THIS COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR NETWORK OF CONTACTS: The PGR website has been down for days with no guarantee as to when it will be available again. Anyone wishing to be included on the Nebraska Contact List is encouraged to send an e-mail to jscottknudsen@hotmail.com with “contact” typed in the subject line. Please monitor http://www.offuttriders.com/nepgr.html for updates and changes. Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #128 on: July 23, 2010, 10:06:34 AM » |
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Nebraska Army National Guard Deployment – in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the send-off ceremony honoring the 134th Cavalry Squadron , Reconnaissance and Surveillance, assigned to the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at Saltdogs Stadium Haymarket Park in Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday July 31st, 2010. We will stand a flag line Honoring our Heroes beginning 45 minutes prior to the 11am ceremony. STAGE DATE: Saturday July 31, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Shoemakers Truck Stop, I-80 Exit 395, NW 48th St & West O St, Lincoln NE STAGE TIME: 9am PGR MEETING: 9:45am CLUTCHES OUT: 10:am FLAG LINE: 10:15am Flags will be provided CEREMONY: 11am There may be an opportunity for the PGR to move the Flag Line to the Baseball Field just before 11am. Those wishing to participate are asked to follow the Ride Captains instructions prior to the start of the ceremony. Troop Escort opportunities are being explored. Mission Ride Captain: Ron Dupell rdupell@cox.net 402-321-3643 Ed Taylor ejtaylor@rcom-ne.com 308-293-2933 Flag Captain Scott Reuman shrinepirate@cox.net 402-981-6909 OMAHA AREA RIDERS: STAGE TIME: 7:30am STAGE LOCATION: Flying J Truck Stop, I-80 Exit 432 & Hwy 31 RIDERS MEETING: 8:00am CLUTCHES OUT: 8:15am ETA Lincoln: 9am Shoemakers Truck Stop I-80 Exit 395 RIDE CAPTAIN: Ron Dupell rdupell@cox.net 402-321-3643 KEARNEY AREA RIDERS STAGE TIME: 5:45am STAGE LOCATION: Qwest Fuel Travel Stop, I-80 Exit 272 & Hwy 44 South RIDERS MEETING: 6am CLUTCHES OUT: 6:15am ETA G. I. 7am Bosselmans RIDE CAPTAIN: Ed Taylor ejtaylor@rcom-ne.com 308-293-2933 GRAND ISLAND AREA RIDERS: STAGE TIME: 6:45 STAGE LOCATION: Bosselmans Travel Plaza, I-80 Exit 312 North, Grand Island 308-382-2288 RIDERS MEETING: 7:15am CLUTCHES OUT 7:30am ETA Lincoln: 9am Shoemakers Truck Stop I-80 Exit 395 RIDE CAPTAIN: Ed Taylor ejtaylor@rcom-ne.com 308-293-2933 WEST POINT AREA RIDERS STAGE TIME: 6:30am STAGE LOCATION: West Point Travel Plaza, 1716 N Lincoln St (Hwy 275) 402-372-9192 RIDERS MEETING: 7am CLUTCHES OUT: 7:15am ETA Lincoln: 9am Shoemakers Truck Stop I-80 Exit 395 RIDE CAPTAIN: No ride captain has been assigned for this segment. Please Ride safely PLEASE SHARE THIS COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR NETWORK OF CONTACTS: The PGR website has been down for days with no guarantee as to when it will be available again. Anyone wishing to be included on the Nebraska Contact List is encouraged to send an e-mail to jscottknudsen@hotmail.com with “contact” typed in the subject line. Please monitor http://www.offuttriders.com/nepgr.html for updates and changes. Thank you to Carl R.Brown for setting up this web site to help us communicate Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #129 on: August 02, 2010, 07:05:16 AM » |
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Spc Raymond A. Heuck, 21, Nebraska Army National Guard The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to participate in the funeral service for Spc Heuck on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Cozad Nebraska. Spc Raymond Heuck was killed in an automobile accident on Wednesday three days before he was scheduled to deploy with the 134th Cavalry Squadron , Reconnaissance and Surveillance, assigned to the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade last Saturday at Saltdogs Stadium Haymarket Park in Lincoln Nebraska . STAGE DATE: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Burger King, I-80 Exit 222 & North Hwy 21, Cozad NE near Rodeway Inn & Cennex Gas STAGE TIME: 8:30am PGR MEETING: 9:00am CLUTCHES OUT: 9:15am FLAG LINE: 9:45am Flags will be provided FUNERAL SERVICE: 11am United Methodist Church, 15th & C St, Cozad, NE When the funeral service begins a detail will be dispatched to the cemetery to set up a Flag Line. Another detail will escort our Hero and his Family from the Church to the Cemetery. Please monitor www.patriotguard.org Confirmed Missions for changes and updates http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/1416816/view/topic/Default.aspx Ride Captain: Jack Govier jggovier@yahoo.com 308-320-2535 Ed Taylor ejtaylor@rcom-ne.com 308-234-4513 Dennis Shannon dennis_cathy5885@msn.com 308-737-9467 Flag Captain: Kay Banner db33400@charter.net 308-832-2706 Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain |
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« Reply #130 on: August 06, 2010, 09:03:22 AM » |
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WELCOME HOME 313th Medical Company The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to Welcome Home the 313th Medical Company from their deployment to Iraq on Friday, August 6, 2010 with a scheduled flight arrival at 8:50pm. At the Army Air hanger on the Air Guard Base in Lincoln Nebraska STAGE DATE: Friday- August 06, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: I-80 airport exit #399 -Hotel parking lot West of BP Gas & McDonalds – Lincoln Nebraska STAGE TIME: 7:30PM RIDERS MEETING: 8PM CLUTCHES OUT: 8:10PM ETA: 8:20PM Army Air Hanger FLAG LINE: 8:30PM Flags will be provided ARRIVAL: 8:50PM There will be a brief welcome home ceremony at 9:15pm Please monitor http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/132/postid/1418859/view/topic/Default.aspx Welcome Home Missions for changes and updates RIDE CAPTAIN: Chuck Fattig cfattig@aol.com 402-470-2092 FLAG CAPTAINS: Fidel and Sandy Valdez eagle1vet@msn.com 402-320-5738 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Omaha Area Riders – Clutches Out – Flying J – I-80 Exit 432 & Hwy 31 – 7pm No Ride Captain has been assigned to this segment – Ride safe. Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #131 on: August 10, 2010, 06:17:02 AM » |
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NEBRASKA VETERANS MEMORIALIZED The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to be asked to participate as the first Nebraska Veterans Cemetery is dedicated on Friday, August 13 in Box Butte County near Alliance. It is the intent of the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Nebraska to provide a final resting place for our Heroes. The sacrifice of our Veterans will be memorialized in a place of dignity, tranquility and honor. STAGE DATE: Friday, August 13, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Terry’s Corner, Third St & Hwy 385, Alliance NE STAGE TIME: 8:45AM RIDERS MEETING: 9:05 AM CLUTCHES OUT: 9:25AM ETA: 9:40 Veterans Cemetery FLAG LINE: 10AM to 11am DEDICATION CEREMONY 11AM - Featuring Governor Dave Heineman RIDE CAPTAIN: Rodger Clark NEPAPAW@msn.com 308-760-2168 Riders able to help set up the flags are asked to meet at the cemetery Friday morning at 6am. The Cemetery is located 2 miles east and 1 mile South of Alliance. PUBLIC INVITED Thousands of people are expected to turn out for Friday's dedication, which will feature a speech from Gov. Dave Heineman, a community picnic, a dance and airplane rides. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — self-guided tours of the cemetery 11 a.m. to noon — dedication ceremony - Gov. Dave Heineman and other dignitaries 1 to 8 p.m. — Veterans Service Outreach at American Legion, bring DD214 2 p.m. — P-51 Mustang Rides 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Hangar Dance at Heartland Aviation Hangar Dusk — Jaycees fireworks tribute to the cemetery at Alliance Airport Please monitor www.patriotguard.org “Memorial Missions” for changes and updates Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #132 on: August 12, 2010, 06:31:43 AM » |
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PGR-ALR Biker Victims Honor Ceremony and Benefit Military Veteran Motorcycle Crash Victims Family Benefit The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to participate in a benefit for the families of the Motorcyclists that were killed in the tragic and senseless accident on I-29 last Monday. The event being planned by the American Legion Riders from AL Post 141 will be held at the Mid America Motorplex at Pacific Junction Iowa this Saturday, August 14th, at 6:30pm. Doors open 5:30pm. Starting at 6:30 there will be a Dedication, the National Anthem, Presentation of the Colors and a moment of silence. Admission is $5.00 and 100% will be given to the families. Three of the Riders were American Legion Riders from American Legion Post 141 in Glenwood Iowa and all of the Riders have supported PGR Missions Honoring our Warriors. STAGE DATE: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Comfort Inn, I-80 Exit 449, 72nd & Grover St, Omaha NE (South parking lot) STAGE TIME: 4:30pm RIDERS MEETING: 5:15pm CLUTCHES OUT: 5:30pm ETA: 6pm Mid America Motorplex, I-29 Exit #35, Glenwood, Iowa http://www.midamericamotorplex.com/2006/directions.asp RIDE CAPTAIN: Scott Knudsen jscottknudsen@hotmail.com 402-680-7598 Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #133 on: August 23, 2010, 06:43:16 AM » |
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WWII Army Veteran Margaret Trussell, 92 Our Friend and Brother Vietnam Veteran Bill Henry, Past President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Omaha Chapter, has request the Patriot Guard Riders provide an escort for his mother Margaret Trussell on her final journey home. Mrs. Trussell, a World War II Army Veteran, passed away Saturday morning. She was 92 years old. We will proudly escort Bill’s mother with honor and dignity to her final resting place at Westlawn-Hillcrest, Cemetery on Tuesday morning August 24, 2010. STAGE DATE: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Braman Mortuary, 6505 South 144th Street, Omaha NE 68137 402-895-3400 STAGE TIME: 9:15AM SAFETY MEETING: 9:45am ESCORT: 10am Ride Captains Chuck Sohm NePGRChuck@cox.net 402-306-7860 Mike Bestwick mebestwick@galaxycable.net 402-306-7020 Please monitor www.patriotguard.org “Confirmed Missions” for changes and updates. http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/view/topic/postid/1426640/Default.aspx Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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« Reply #134 on: August 23, 2010, 06:45:57 AM » |
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Staff Sgt Michael A. Bock, 26, Omaha Nebraska, U.S Marine The Family of American Hero Staff Sergeant Michael Bock has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his final journey home. The Defense Department announced SSGT Bock a U.S. Marine died August 13, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. Bock, 26, from Omaha, Nebraska, was killed in action of small-arms fire while on foot patrol in Helmand province. He was on his second Afghanistan deployment, after two deployments to Iraq. STAGE DATE: Saturday, AUGUST 28th, 2010 STAGE LOCATION: Comfort Inn, 72nd & Grover I-80 Exit 449 * STAGE TIME: 7:15am SAFTEY MEETING: 8am CLUTCHES OUT 8:15am A police escort will be provided ETA: 8:25am First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St, Omaha, NE FLAG LINE: 8:30am Flags will be provided - water will be provided Funeral Service 10am When the service begins at 10am, a detail will be dispatched to set up the Flag Line at the cemetery with the remaining Patriot Guard Riders providing an escort for our Hero and his family to the cemetery. RIDE CAPTAINS: Scott Knudsen jscottknudsen@hotmail.com 402-680-7598 Chuck Sohm NePGRChuck@cox.net 402-306-7860 Mike Bestwick mebestwick@galaxycable.net 402-306-7020 Scott Tafoya scotttafoya@cox.net 402-981-3533 Ron Dupell rdupell@cox.net 402-321-3643 Mike Fischer mrfischerne@aol.com 402-291-3264 Chuck Fattig cfattig@aol.com 402-470-2092 Dave “DC” Charles davidcharles@windstream.net 402-297-6300 Tom Mimms t1934@cox.net 402-659-6278 Don Woltman donandrae@yahoo.com 402-960-3506 FLAG CAPTAIN: Fidel Valdez eagle1vet@msn.com 402-320-5738 Water Detail Joe Hansen jazziepuppy@yahoo.com 402-697-1478 Auburn Area Riders STAGE LOCATION: Rotary Lake Park - Hwy 75 – across from Darlings Café – north edge of Auburn NE STAGE TIME: 6am CLUTCHES OUT: 6:15am ETA: Plattesmouth: 7am ETA: Omaha 7:30am Ride Captain Russ Koerner rk21045@windstream.net 402-274-9112 Plattsmouth Area Riders STAGE LOCATION: Plattesmouth Keno STAGE TIME: 6:45am CLUTCHES OUT 7am rendezvous w/ Auburn Riders ETA Omaha 7:30am RIDE CAPTIAN: Dave “DC” Charles davidcharles@windstream.net 402-297-6300 Lincoln Area Riders STAGE LOCATION: gas station 84th Street & Cornhusker STAGE TIME: 6:15am CLUTCHES OUT: 6:30am ETA Omaha 7:30am RIDE CAPTAIN: Chuck Fattig cfattig@aol.com 402-470-2092 Grand Island Area Riders STAGE LOCATION: Bosselmans Travel Plaza, Hwy 34/281 –North of I-80 Exit 312 STAGE TIME: 4:45am CLUTCHES OUT: 5am ETA OMAHA: 7:30am There is no Ride Captain assigned for this segment. Ride Safe. The PGR will be standing a Flag line at the Funeral Home on Tuesday August 24 when our Hero comes home and during visitation on Friday evening. The escort from Offutt will be lead by the U.S. Marines in the ALR. Specific times are still pending. We will also have a small detail escort the funeral coach to the church Saturday Morning. * NOTE: PGR Room Rates - Friday and/or Saturday –Biker friendly Comfort Inn, 7007 Grover, Omaha NE 402-934-4900 SPECIAL PGR RATE: $49.00 + tax - This Mission Only http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-omaha-nebraska-NE090?promo=gglocal Please monitor www.patriotguard.org for updates and changes. http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1423364/view/topic/Default.aspx Scott Knudsen Nebraska State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 402.680.7598 |
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