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Update: July 1, 2010 2:25 p.m.
Previous information has been removed to avoid confusion. Here's the latest... The family does NOT want the PGR at Daane's funeral service at the church. The Marines will take care of everything at the church. The family DOES want the PGR at the reception following the funeral service and also at the cemetery. The press is NOT welcome at the reception or cemetery. It is our job to make sure the family's privacy is secure. Staging Information: Friday, July 2, 2010 Thousand Oaks Country Club 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. Grand Rapids MI 11 - 11:30 a.m. - Staging 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. - Briefing 11:45 a.m. - Flag line up At about 1:30 p.m. those wanting to be on the flag line at the cemetery will leave the reception area and report to the cemetery, which is about five minutes away. The rest of us will remain on the line at the reception. Blythefield Cemetery 5200 Brewer Ave NE Rockford MI There are NO escorts. Military honors will be done at the cemetery. Hopefully this is the last of the updates, however please check this thread frequently, just in case. Ride Captains: Marine Mike Tom Plaska Ralph Mishler Deputy Dawg Coyote Bill Barb Mitchell This is now a CONFIRMED mission. Please watch this thread for updates as they become available. Thank you. IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 550-10 June 28, 2010 DOD Identifies Marine Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Daane A. Deboer, 24, of Ludington, Mich., died June 25 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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In an effort to make sure everyone has the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the LZ Michigan event, I am moving postings from Tom Plaska to the beginning of this forum. I will also leave them where they are throughout the thread so comments make sense. Tom is our major PGR representative with LZ Michigan.
Thank you! Barb Mitchell
6/28/10 UPDATE Just a quick note to let everyone know that you will be able to purchase tickets at the door, both at the Deltaplex and the ballpark. You don't want to miss this - it's going to be a great time!! 6/15/10 - Update: Update to the LZ MICHIGAN event: Time is quickly passing and we need folks to register if you are coming to this event. You can order your tickets on-line at: http://www.lzmichigan.org or call 1-800-442-2775 Tickets are also available at WGVU, and will be available the day of the event at the ballpark. But not at the Delta Plex. Food needs to be ordered, and plans finalized in only two weeks to pull this off with the proper showing of respect and Honor due our Vietnam Era brothers and sisters. For any Ride Captains attending, only those DESIGNATED RIDE CAPTAINS are to be wearing their Burgundy caps please. If you have not been contacted by Mike Welch and asked, you are not a Ride Captain for this event. There will be a lot of folks there, and in order to help identify key people in the crowd, avoid confusion, and answer questions, these people will be our “go-to” folks. . An information table, along with a PGR table will be set up at the Delta Plex and the ballpark (along with some other “pop-ups”) as our headquarters. We are also going to be getting a lot of “outside” help from other organizations. Please give them their respect, as they too are volunteering their time and efforts towards making this long overdue recognition possible. Members of the local CERT team (Community Emergency Response Team) will be manning intersections for the Thunder Patrol, and may be assisting in parking. Along with some members of the local “Warthogs” (judges, EMS, police, and other law enforcement types) will be helping if needed. Our LEO’s for the route will be led by units from East Grand Rapids Police Dept., Grand Rapids Police Dept., and the Michigan State Police. Any other units that may join in between now and then will be placed as needed. Again, as always, this event is something the PGR of Michigan was invited to. And we have the Honor of utilizing our network of Patriots to welcome home, and recognize our Vietnam brothers and sisters for a long overdue tribute. So let us keep in our forethoughts why we are doing this, and strive to make this a most memorable event. THANK YOU in advance for doing all that you do. Command Structure as follows Tom Plaska Mike Welsh Sam Cottle lead (Tom has been to every meeting) Barb and 1SG Flag line See Bee Lee parking and his place Ride Captains as directed. Leading Ride Captains you will be responsible for your portion of the "Ride To LZ" from your location. Tom Plaska WELCOME HOME VIET NAM VETERANS!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! LZ Michigan Press Conf Flag Line 24 May in GR Posted by MitchellB1956 on Tue May 11, 2010 1:20 pm The Patriot Guard of Michigan, and the American Legion Riders have been asked to provide a flag line at the press conference for LZ MICHIGAN. This will be held at 5/3rd ballpark on Monday, May 24th at 8:30am. This is a great opportunity to get a lot of positive media attention brought to the LZ MICHIGAN event. Therefore, a great opportunity to let the long overdue light shine on our Vietnam brothers and sisters. So wear your best dud’s, and show up early. Let’s show them how the PGR Honors our Veterans at every mission. This will be REAL unique for us, since we normally provide a “buffer zone” between the family and the press. This time we WANT the press. NEED the press. Engage them in conversation if they ask (and you don’t mind), being mindful that you are representing the PGR or American Legion Riders, and you are there ONLY to bring attention and focus to our Vietnam Veterans at this upcoming event. They are the reason that we are there. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in making this a successful mission. Bring your flags, your smiles, and some positive Karma. MAP: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v ... 49321-8566 LOCATION: 5/3rd Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr. Comstock Park MI 49321 STAGING: 0700 BRIEFING: 0745 FLAGLINE: 0800 Ride Captain: Tom Plaska – (616) 318-5741 Co-Ride Captain: Seabee Lee April 19 2010: For those ordering ticket on-line, PLEASE, click the "Motorcycle Rally Tickets" and not the "Purchase Tickets Here". This has caused some confusion and I apologize. WGVU is getting their web guy to separate those two buttons since they lead to two different sites. The easiest fix for those that bought the General Admission tickets, while meaning to get the Rally tickets, is to call 1-800-442-2771, and handle it that way. Why are they different? So that we know how many bikes, lunches, and folks to expect and plan for. Also, we are working the logistics and a plan for those that want to ride, but not stay for the event. This is for those not staying overnight, or not wanting to be in the ballpark for personal reasons. Right now, (and this may change) we will accommodate those folks on a "Pay as you go" sort of thing. Where they can participate in as much, or as little as they want, at the various venues, activities, or concessions. Patience folks, we are learning as fast as we can on this. Some questions will always pop up, as you cannot anticipate every alternative, and we will have to make decisions on the fly. Guess that's why we make the big bucks. I apologize for the confusion, and hopefully in a short matter of time things on the website will be a little more clear and user friendly. I got message this morning from WGVU with a "Wow, the GA tickets had a huge spike over the weekend, but only two riders signed up." Immediately I said "Uh-Oh!" Posted by preacherman on Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:26 pm Here is a web-site link for reservations for LZ Michigan. http://cwp.marriott.com/grrse/patriotguardriders/ After you have purchased/ticket or signed in click on the link that reads "meet me @ LZ MI" and tell us who you are an when you served. You can then click the "search the list" button and search by name (in alphabetical order just click the word 'name') search by branch of service(click the word 'branch' search by the dates of service (click the words 'dates of service' Here is the link if you have trouble finding it http://www.wgvu.org/lzmichigan/meetme.cfm April 14 2010: We did get a lot of help, and committment from the Deltal Plex last night, including offers from them to open their "Club 131" for overflow customers for the event (starting at 6pm if necessary), and an "After Action Party" starting at 9pm. Too many details to list here, and a flier is being developed as I post this, and will soon follow. I cannot stress enough that we need to PRE-REGISTER a.s.a.p. (which hopefully will be up and running in the next few days) for several reasons. Vietnam Veterans seats for the event are free (on the Honor System) and the other $10 will be used to offset any costs, or be turned over to the endowment fund. The reason we need to pre-register is simply numbers, for food, parking, etc... Also, I need to know whether to schedule an anurism, or a full blown heart attack for that day. Mike Welch (Marine Mike) will be handling the flag line questions for this event. Yes, we will need plenty of volunteers also, I'll be putting together a contact list if you are interested. Contact me if you are "caging" and want to help, as I have some logistics to work on for that too. Any assistance for donations to support the bike portion of this event, goodies to give away etc... PLEASE contact me, and I can funnel them to the right area. Again, this is not a fund raiser for any corporation or business involved. If any funds are left over after the bills for LZ MICHIGAN are paid will go to the Endowment Fund, which in addition to supporting Veterans and their families, will be used to help future "Welcome Home" events for ANY returning units struggling with costs. April 9 2010: Basically, this event is to welcome Vietnam Veterans. The actual show / ceremonies start at 7pm, at the ballpark. This gathering of bikes is a way of getting more folks involved, and we get the honor of kicking this whole event off with the "Thunder Patrol" which serves two functions. One, we get to cruise by the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, and give them a SALUTE (read: Make LOT'S of noise) and show that many will not be able to attend. Two: We get to give the VEV's the welcome home parade they missed out on. The "Rally Point" or staging for the Thunder Patrol will be the Delta Plex in Walker MI. We can start REGISTERED bikes up after 1pm. Mission Brief will be at 3pm, KSU at 3:30. More information for flag lines and other goings on will be posted here, and on the LZ MICHIGAN website. Please continue to check in. AND REGISTER when that portion becomes available. Vietnam Vets seats are free (on the Honor system), other pricing is being finalized today...hopefully. I cannot stress how big this is getting, or what it is meant to accomplish. THIS IS NOT A FUND RAISER FOR ANY BUSINESS INVOLVED. The cost of this is being offset through DONATIONS. Please remember that this is about, and for our Vietnam Brothers and Sisters, and as usual, the PGR was invited to help lend HONORS to the men and women, along with remembering those Heroes that did not return. http://www.wgvu.org/lzmichigan/ Downloadable flyer: [b]Here is a web-site link for reservations for LZ Michiga[color=#4000FF][/color]n $60.00 for a Spring Hill Suite reserve your room early. http://cwp.marriott.com/grrse/patriotguardriders/
LZ Michigan - Meet 'n Greet / Ride, Flint to LZ MI, Saturday, 3 JUL 10
All are welcome to the Breakfast Meet 'n Greet at the Valley Family Restaurant on Saturday morning. We will have a great breakfast with our Patriot Guard family and ride together over to Grand Rapids for the day's and evening's events. There is no cost to join us on the ride over to LZ Michigan, (you are on your own for breakfast) or just stop by for coffee if you want. Even if you are not going to attend LZ Michigan, you are welcome to join us for the Meet 'n Greet / Ride. This will start in Region IV, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join us. Staging and Meet 'n Greet Location: Valley Family Restaurant 5009 Miller Road Flint, MI 48507-1043 (810) 733-8553 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ValleyFamilyRestaurant-Flint Breakfast: 8:00 AM Staging: 8:45 AM Briefing and Safety Meeting: 9:10 AM Kick Stands Up: 9:30 AM Ride Captains: Partnr, 248-760-0905 Deputy Dawg, 810-240-5779 Viper, 586-873-5096 Safety Captain: Chiefy, 248-719-6774 UPDATE 07/01/10 - Weather Report for Saturday Clear and warm! Bring your sunscreen  per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain
We will have a great breakfast with our Patriot Guard family and ride together over to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Mt. Pleasant, for a stop, and then on to Grand Rapids for the days and evenings events. There is no cost to join us on the ride over to LZ Michigan, (you are on your own for breakfast) or just stop by for coffee if you want. Even if you are not going to attend LZ Michigan, you are welcome to join us for the Meet 'n Greet / Ride. This will start in Region VI, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join us.
July 3 2010 Burger King 200 North Clare Avenue Harrison, MI 48625-9587 Breakfast 0730 if you want, KSU at 0800 from Burger King to Vietnam Vets Memorial in Mt. Pleasant....... Times my change, so keep an eye on this posting.............. Any questions feel free to call.............989 387-0319
Region 2 will be meeting up at Cabela's and riding to Town & Country Harley to meet with Region 1. JimmyK will be lead on this one.
Times of departure to worked out, please stay tuned. Please RSVP to this thread so we're nor leaving anyone behind.
LZ Michigan - Meet 'n Greet / Ride, Tri-Cities to LZ MI, Saturday, 3 JUL 10
Region 5 riders that would like to ride as a group to LZ Michigan on July 3 will meet at McDonald's in Auburn Mi We will have a great brunch with our Patriot Guard family and ride together down to Grand Rapids for the day and evenings events. Anyone is welcome to join us for the ride down to LZ Michigan, or just stop by for coffee or to say “HI” if you want. Even if you are not going to attend LZ Michigan, you are welcome to join us for the Meet 'n Greet / Ride. This will start in Region 5, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join us as we travel west to Mt Pleasant for a quick stop at the Viet Nam memorial then on to the Delta-plex in GR. If any one has any input please feel free to contact me by E-mail Text or Phone 68scarryharry@gmail.com (989)574-5745 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (989)574-5745 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Please check back for times. Date 3 July 2010 Time 7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast Location McDonald's 4885 Garfield Road Auburn, MI 48611-9421 http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=43.599 ... ubern%20Mi Briefing and Safety Meeting:8:10 am Kick Stands Up:8:20 am
Kevin Koker will be staging at the Jackson Crossing next to the Shell Station. They will be leaving at 9:00 for Grand Rapids with one stop for fuel along the route. Top Tanks off at the shell if you like.
Staging 8:00 - 9:00 KSU 9:00 Jackson Crossing Shell 1780 Northwest Avenue Jackson, MI (94 and NWwest) Kevin Koker 517-581-3685 Everyone is welcome to ride with us. Tickets are available at the Deltaplex and Ball park. Viet Nam Veterans thank you for your service! Welcome Home! Ride Safe and Stand Tall! Sam Cottle
LZ Michigan - Meet 'n Greet / Ride, Cadillac to LZ MI, Saturday, 3 JUL 10
Region 6 riders that would like to ride as a group to LZ Michigan on July 3 meet us at ; Da Dawg House 6080 M-115 Cadillac, MI 49601 just north of the canal between the lakes. We will have a great brunch with our Patriot Guard family and ride together down to Grand Rapids for the day and evenings events. Anyone is welcome to join us for the ride down to LZ Michigan, or just stop by for coffee or to say “HI” if you want. Even if you are not going to attend LZ Michigan, you are welcome to join us for the Meet 'n Greet / Ride. This will start in Region 6, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join us as we travel south on US-131 to the Delta plex in GR. Breakfast 9:00 KSU 10:30 Meet Mt Pleasant group in Big Rapids at 11:30 Please post your thoughts here or contact me at mikbl@yahoo.com or on my cell at 231-920-3678
We will be doing a second meet and greet in Battle Creek along with the one in Jackson.0900 hrs at Helmer and Columbia Ave.Gas station and restaurant on the south east corner. All are welcome we will take 37 to GR rest of route to be determined per road work. Hope we have a good turn out whether you are going to the Thunder Patrol and 5th 3rd park or just want to say hi you are more than welcome I might even buy coffee !!
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Honor and Remember has invited the PGR to stand a Flag line July 6th at Grand Rapids Veterans Park
http://www.honorandremember.com They will be issuing a Honor and Remember Flag to Pam Bird with her brother's name on it to promote their cause and try and get states to fly the Flag. Pam's Brother was " Spec. 5 Harold O. Harper " KIA Vietnam will be remembered this day. Kent county Honor Guard and Purple Heart veterans will attend also Where: Grand Rapids Veterans Park at Division and Fulton Downtown Grand Rapids When: July 6th
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The PGR has been invited to welcome home an American Hero. Please join us in welcoming home Cpl Josh Schmitt on Wednesday July 7th. He is arriving at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the usual place; AM Leather on Eureka Rd. I will be shuttling Patriots over to the airport as they arrive. LAST shuttle leaves @ 5:50 PM.
http://tinyurl.com/265ljsb If you arrive after 5:50, meet us at the North terminal. I will bring our 3x5 flags. As always, bring yours if you have it. Lizzy cell (313) 350-7166 Marty cell (313) 350-8196 Posted per Sam Cottle; State Captain for the PGR of Michigan |
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The Vietnam War Memorial 'Moving Wall' is coming to the Hamburg area on July 8th and will be there until the 12th. There will be a motorcycle escort as it arrives. The escort is Thur. July 8th. (KSU at 8am.) from the Courtyard Motel in Brighton, 7799 Conference Dr., Brighton,Mi. 48114. There's also a Poker 'Run to the Wall' on Sat. July 10th. ($10.00/rider) starting at Brighton H.D. 10am.-noon. The 'Poker Run' will end at the 'Moving Wall' site. Last bike in by 3pm. Please. "IN MEMORY OF THE 58,226 MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED WITH COURAGE, INTEGRITY, AND DEVOTION AND MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE VIETNAM WAR" POW/MIA 'NEVER FORGOTTEN' There are STILL over 1700 men classified as POW (Prisoner of War) or MIA (Missing in Action) from the Vietnam War. Their families and loved ones Never had a chance for any closure. Think about that for a minute. Freedom Isn't Free! Up-dates as this Awesome project progresses will be posted on the web-site; http://www.themovingwallhamburg.org At present the escort and 'Wall' set-up will be Thur. 7/8/10 and opening ceremony will be the same day at 7pm. Flagman |
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The PGR has been asked to join the community in the dedication of a memorial in honor of our fallen soldier Sgt. Lucas Beachnaw. There will be a parade through downtown (a very short route!) followed by a service at Veterans' Park.
July 10, 2010 in Lowell Parade - starts at noon Staging for parade - 1 block north of Main St past the Shell Station. Please be there by 11:15 a.m. Staging for Dedication - follows parade. It's expected to start around 1 p.m. Veterans Memorial is across the street from the Flat River Grill. The parade is a very short route - about 4 blocks - and the bikes will be near the front of the parade. Ride Captains: Marine Mike Grouch (Larry)
The Family of our Friend and Fellow Patriot "Dirtbike" have invited the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of his service to our Troops and Fellow Patriots. Everyone of us knew "Dirtbike" as a "Passionate Patriot" and a "Biker Extreme"! Please be considerate of the family and allow them privacy from phone calls for the next several days.
This forum thread will be for Mission details only. There is a corresponding link on both threads. Condolences viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5011 Events of the day ~Sunday Morning 7/11/2010
~ We will stand a flag-line for our Brother and Fellow Patriot link follows viewtopic.php?t=5016 ~Memorial Service @ 2:00 p.m. ~A Memorial Dinner at the American Legion in Greenville will immediately follow the Memorial Service. ~Our final farewell will be a countryside ride back to "Dirtbike and Janet's" In Lowell for one last rap of the pipes after the meal for those who can stay. Hurst Funeral Home 1801 W. Washington st. Greenville, MI 48838 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/HurstFH-Greenville Visitation Saturday 10 July 2010 Time 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 Staging Information for Visitations: Saturday, 10 July: Staging is at 11:30 - 12:15 Briefing is 12:15-12:30 Flag line up at 12:30 Staging is at 4:45 - 5:15 Briefing is at 5:15-5:30 Flag line up at 5:30 PLEASE come dressed for the weather and we will be rotating people for breaks. Remember your sunscreen and hat. Memorial contributions may be given to Patriot Guard Michigan. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any rooms available will be in North Grand Rapids area or in smaller towns about a 25 min ride. Marine Mike has offered members to bring a tent and a sleeping bag and stay at the MM Compound JJirah Acres in Lowell.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rooms available Jimmy K has found some rooms I have 3 twin queen and 5 king with pull out couches under patriot Guard or guard patriot and Kehres at the Holiday Inn below. I have the rooms blocked for Fri and Sat twin queen $79.00 King $89.00 plus taxes Holiday Inn Express 358 RIVER RIDGE DR.WALKER, MICHIGAN 49544 Hotel Front Desk: 616-647-4100 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ride Captains Mike Welsh hm 616-897-7287 cl616-821-3259 Indiana Senior Ride Captains Kroozr, Jimmy K, Kevin Beemis -Regions 3's Ride Captain Team Per/Sam Cottle State Captain[/b]
Please keep this thread open for Dirtbike's Service ride information only
Region #2 will leave Dundee Mich Shell station at 8:00 am Sat. We will head West on M 50 and make pick ups at Tecumseh Harley we will go West on US 12 and meet anyone that want to ride with us at cement City Harley. After leaving Cement City we will proceed on 127 to 94 West to 131. We have a hotel in Walker just North of Grand Rapids 358 River Ridge Rd we will drop off our gear and head to Greenville. If you plan on hooking up please let us know where you will be so we don't leave without you. Ride Capts Lead R/C Lone Wolf 517-403-5472 and Jimmyk 734-625-7533 and Region 2 team Per Dave Onsted Region #2 R/C
I'm headed to Greenville Saturday morning. I'll be stopping at the truck-stop on 46 east of Alma and will be there from 9:30 to 9:45 if anyone wants to hook up. I'll be going 46 to 66 to 57 into Greenville. 989-430-1254 if you have questions
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Kroozer wrote
There will be two separate groups riding south from Region 6 on Sunday morning. Polago will be heading south from the Houghton Lake area, and I will be heading south from Cadillac.
Polago will be KSU at 0900 from the Burger King at the M-61 exit off of US-127 (Harrison-Gladwin exit.) heading over to ride south on M-66 towards Greenville and Lowell. Tail Dragger will be KSU at 0800 from Da Dawg House Restaurant in the Cadillac West area at 0800 heading south on US 131 with stops planned at exit 131 south of Big Rapids at 0845-0900 and turning East at exit 101 at about 0930 (14 mile rd.) towards Greenville. Anyone wishing to join us please email or call us or simply show up at the departure locations ahead of time. Polago’s contact info Sunshineman68@gmail.com cell number 989-387-0319 Tail Dragger’s info mikbl@yahoo.com cell number 231-920-3678 |
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SHORT NOTICE
The Family of Michael Askwig would like the honor of the Patriot Guard to be present for the send off of their son. Michael has been home on R&R for the last 18 short days and is going back to join the B/6/101st airborne stationed in Afghanistan. This is his second tour, previously he was in Iraq. Ok this is an early one....his flight leaves at 6am 13 July 2010(0600) and the family is going to be there early. Park behind the maintenance garage get you tickets and give them to me. Location: Bishop International Airport (FNT) 3425 W Bristol Rd # G3425 Flint, MI 48507 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/BishopAirport-Flint staging 4:45 am (0445) briefing 5:00 am (0500) flag-line 5:30 am (0530) Bring your 3x5 flags and your smiling faces...lets show this family how proud we are of their son. Ride Captain: Scott(loves2ride) Michael Cell 810-250-8080 Posted Per: Sam Cottle Michigan State Captain.
!!!!!!!!!!SHORT NOTICE MISSION!!!!!!!!!!
The family of Clark Reynolds, SPC4, United States Army, 101st Airborne Vietnam Veteran, is requesting the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line in honor of his service to our nation. Mission Details: Visitation: Date: July 13th, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Staging: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Briefing: 6:45 pm Flag line: 7:00pm Location: Stephenson Wyman Funeral Home 1005 N. McEwan St. Clare MI. 48617 Funeral Service: Date: July 14th, 2010 Staging: 8:30 am – 9:45 am Briefing: 9:45 am Flag line: 10:00 am Visitation prior to the service, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Service: 11:00 am Location: Clare Assembly of God 3557 East Colonville Road Clare, MI 48617-9448 Escort to the Cherry Grave Cemetery, Clare Mi with Full Military Honors Ride Captain: TBA, contact JimyJ if you can help out on this short notice mission. Per Sam Cottle State Ride Captain JimyJ Region 5 Ride Captain |
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The family of Clark Reynolds, SPC4, United States Army, 101st Airborne Vietnam Veteran, is requesting the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line in honor of his service to our nation. Mission Details: Visitation: Date: July 13th, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Staging: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Briefing: 6:45 pm Flag line: 7:00pm Location: Stephenson Wyman Funeral Home 1005 N. McEwan St. Clare MI. 48617 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/StephensonWyman-Clare Funeral Service: Date: July 14th, 2010 Staging: 8:30 am – 9:45 am Briefing: 9:45 am Flag line: 10:00 am Visitation prior to the service, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Service: 11:00 am Location: Clare Assembly of God 3557 East Colonville Road Clare, MI 48617-9448 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ClareAssemblyGod-Clare Escort to the Cherry Grave Cemetery, Clare Mi with Full Military Honors Ride Captain: TBA, contact JimyJ if you can help out on this short notice mission. Per Sam Cottle State Ride Captain JimyJ Region 5 Ride Captain
Mission is Wednesday July 14th
The family of Leonard J. Daniels has invited the PGR to stand the flag line in honor of their hero. "Dad was a WWII Veteran that had served in the Pacific in the 13th Air Force. He was also a long standing Golden Eagle and Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Motor City Aerie #2265 which is actually located right next door to the Funeral Home. Dad was also very active in his 13th "Jungle" Air Force Veteran's association where he served as Secretary. He was regarded by many as a very kind, generous and patriotic man. As his youngest daughter, I will truly miss his love and guidance on this earth, however I believe that he will always be with me in spirit, as he has passed on his love of God, Country and Family to all of us." Location: Fisher Funeral Home 24501 Five Mile Rd. Redford, MI Staging @ 2:15 Briefing @ 2:30 Flagline @ 2:45 PM until 8:00 PM We will be taking frequent breaks. Hopefully there will be enough Patriots there to have someone always standing the flagline. It is fine to come after work... those coming later can relieve those that are standing early. I will be bringing plenty of ice cold water. There will be 3x5 American flags available but as usual, if you have one, bring it. R/C Grandma Lizzy (313) 350-7166 Poster per StateR/C Sam Cottle and Regional R/C Dave Onstead |
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The family of Heide Slyvia Kingsbury, US Army Spec 4, has invited the PGR to stand in honor of their daughter's service to our country. Heide served in BCo 32nd Signal V-Corp. She served during the time-period of Desert Storm.
We will be escorting Heide and her family from Otsego to Ft. Custer National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Please meet at: Winkel Funeral Home 207 E. Allegan Otsego, MI, 49078 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/WinkelFH-OtsegoMI Please be there by 11:30 a.m. We will depart about noon. Ride Captains: Marine Mike Barb Mitchell
The family of Patrick Czarnowski has invited the PGR to stand in honor of his service. Patrick served his country as a veteran of U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 305 for 35 years.
Services will be at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where a Mass of Christian Burial and Committal Service will be celebrated Friday 10:00 a.m. Link to obituary: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grand ... fhid=10099 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 156 Valley Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/SacredHeartRectory-GRMI Staging Information: Staging - 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Briefing - 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Flag line up - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ride Captain: Tom Plaska
The Michigan Viet Nam Moving Wall will be in West Branch between the hours of 4 p.m. ~ 9:00 p.m. 16 July 2010. It is a beautiful night in Downtown West Branch.
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Michael Slocum, Air Force, Viet Nam, SGT, E4 Memorial Service July 17th @2:00 Albright Eagles.
Mission details: Date: July 17th, 2010 Location: Albright Shores Faternal Order of Eagles 1380 Estey Road Beaverton, MI 48612-8829 http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=3741800376702213708&q=Fraternal+Order+of+Eagles&hl=en&cd=1&ei=2yw2TIfDF42cMoGmgI8B&dtab=0&sll=43.901667,-84.176111&sspn=0.128704,0.256119&ie=UTF8&ll=43.876103,-84.327064&spn=0,0&t=h&z=16&iwloc=lyrftr:h,3741800376702213708,43.871478,-84.31361 Staging: 12:00 pm till 1:00 pm Briefing: 1:00 pm Flagline: 1:10 pm Memorial Service: 2:00 pm Ride Captain: Denny Yancer "DennyR. Please contact Denny if you would like to assist him.. Thank you Per Sam Cottle, State Ride Captain
This is close to my heart, July 17th. There is a re-dediction for the Lenawee County Vietnam Memorial in Adrian, 25 years to the day from it's first dedication. The memorial needed a "face lift" after 25 years of Michigan weather, and some vandalism. The memorial has been refurbished, not replaced (it came from the same quarry as the National Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C.)
> > I was asked to address the UVC (United Veterans Council) of Lenawee about the PGR and at that time we were asked if we would be interested in this event. I feel that it would be a great honor to be able to stand a flag line for those we lost in Vietnam. And as an FYI, the guest speakers, not any public officials, no politicians, no military representative. No, the 3 guest speakers have a closer tie to the memorial, a wife, a mom, and a son, their respective relative is on this wall. JimmyK will be at the Dundee Shell gas station at 0820 headed for Tecumseh. Meeting Kevin (Shadowfaxx) and me at the McDonald's 0900. We will head to the Adrian Eagles by way of "back roads" to avoid the traffic in town. If you have any questions, go ahead and give me a call. 517.403.5472 Pray for Gods Blessing on these days, sunny weather would make them perfect. More details will follow, please keep an eye on this posting. Motorcycle staging @ Adrian Eagles 2570 W.Beecher Rd. Adrian, Mi by 0930 kick stands up 1010 Staging Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles 2570 W Beecher Rd Adrian, MI 49221 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/FOEagles-AdrianMI Marty and Liz Ride Captains Special Missions Region 2 |
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We have been invited by Nick’s Soldier Angel (Jen Dawson) to his unit’s send off to Afghanistan.
Send Off Mission – Nick Miller (Army) Medic – 19 JUL 10, Romulus, MI Monday - 7/19/2010 Detroit Metro Airport (Romulus, MI) Staging: Either carpool together from AM Leather to US Park facility on Middlebelt (leaving AM Leather no later than 6:40 a.m.), OR go directly to McNamara Terminal at 6:50 a.m. Staging – 6:30 a.m. Carpool from AM Leather to US Park Staging – 6:50 a.m. McNamara Terminal Briefing – 6:55 a.m. Flagline – 7:00 a.m. AM Leather - 30759 Eureka Road, Romulus, MI (734) 946-4663 1/2 mile West of Middlebelt Road, located in "Metro Landing" strip mall. Storefront sits back from main road. MAP: http://tinyurl.com/A-M-Leather-Romulus I will be located in the front of the lot (when you first turn into the property) in my silver SUV. There will be only one shuttle trip over to the US Park parking lot. Map of Detroit Metro! Click on map to see larger version. Map: http://www.metroairport.com/maps/ Parking: You can park at US Park - just South of I-94. 9601 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 1-800-447-7275 Sorry no free parking anymore. Take US Park shuttle to McNamara Terminal. http://www.us-park.com/directions.html Flags will be available. Let’s give this young man a warm heartfelt sendoff. Ride Captain - Margaret (magsemail) Darrow, 734-258-8264 Home, 734-284-3274 Cell, mags_e_mail@yahoo.com Per Sam Cottle - State Captain
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Mr. Bush, a US Army veteran, will be laid to rest on Monday, July 19th at 2 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. There will not be an escort, however there will be a flag line at the cemetery. If you would like to participate, please plan on being at the Honor Guard's Shack at 1:30 p.m. I will probably go earlier and stand for other veterans who will be buried on Monday. Barb Mitchell The PGR has been invited to stand in honor of Carl Tarrant and Tony Bush at their joint funeral on Saturday, July 17th. Carl and Tony were riding their motorcycles when a vehicle crossed the center line and struck both bikes head-on. Both men were killed instantly. Tony Bush's obituary link: http://www.dowagiacnews.com/2010/07/11/ ... ly-7-2010/ "...Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army who enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his friends." Carl Tarrant's obituary link: http://www.dowagiacnews.com/2010/07/13/ ... ly-7-2010/ "...He enjoyed riding motorcycles and especially his Gold Wing. He was a member of several motorcycle clubs, taught motorcycle safety and helped develop motorcycle safety training courses for the State of Michigan. Carl contributed to the safety manual used by Michigan in teaching motorcycle safety. He was also a cancer survivor..." Joint funeral services will be held: Saturday July 17 Yazel-Clark Chapel 405 Center St. Dowagiac, MI 49047 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... MI%2049047 Staging: Staging - 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Briefing - 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Flag line up - 10:00 a.m. to start of service. Following the service, there will be an escort to a local cemetery. Ride Captain: Gig (Flathead) & crew |
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The PGR has been invited by the family to send off Senior Airman Jonathan Walker to his next deployment.
Wednesday - July 21, 2010 Party starts at 3:00 p.m. 7/20/10 8:48 PM - Change of plans - see below. Staging: Parking lot of S.W. corner on Telegraph & Joy Road. Look for Lizzy's Jeep with American flag. 2:15 p.m. Take off to picnic area together as group. - 2:30 p.m. Briefing - 2:50 p.m. Flagline - 3:00 p.m. When family arrives. Plenty of food will be available. We will have flags available. No need to bring any. Co-Ride Captains: Lizzy (Grandma Lizzy) VanPatten, (313) 350-7166 Cell, keepthemflying@yahoo.com Margaret (Magsemail), Darrow, (734) 284-3274 Cell, mags_e_mail@yahoo.com Posted per: Sam (Preacherman) Cottle - State Captain of MI |
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Region IV – Ride to Manistee
Day One, Thursday, July 22, 2010 Everyone is welcome to join us, as we make our way to Manistee, MI. for the 2010 Michigan PGR Heroes Ride Ride Captains: “Partnr” cell – 248-760-0905, partnr@comcast.net “Reload” cell – 810-513-0135, wgwentz@aol.com First pickup location will be the Rest Area north of Mile Marker 96 on North I-75, in Oakland County, near Davisburg, MI. Staging: 6:30 AM KSU: 6:45 AM *KSU = Kick Stands Up, please have a full tank of gas and be ready to ride. Second pickup location will be the Rest Area north of Mile Marker 128 on North I-75, in Genesee County, near Clio, MI. Staging: 7:15 AM KSU: 7:30 AM Food, Fuel & Formation This will be a one hour stop to have some breakfast, gas up, Briefing, and have a rider’s safety meeting. Location: Bob Evans Restaurant 12100 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415 (989) 624-1075 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/BobEvans-BirchRunMI Breakfast & Staging: 7:45 AM Briefing & Safety Meeting: 8:45 AM KSU: 9:00 AM Our planned route will be: Birch Run Rd, Sheridan Rd. W Birch Run Rd. M-13 / Albee Rd. M-46 / Rust Ave. M-47 / Midland Rd. US Hwy 10 M-115 / W Ludington Dr M-55 M-31 MAP: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-jH1OpryNxY74zRKa There will be stops for Gas, Bathroom Breaks, Lunch, & of course Ice Cream.  Please let us know if you have any requests or suggestions to make this a safe, fun ride. Please RSVP your plans to ride with us to Partnr: partnr@comcast.net We need to know a head count for Breakfast and Lunch stops. Please indicate if you will be on the ride and where you will start from. We would like everyone to attend the Briefing and Safety Meeting. - RIDE SAFE -
The family of Leon Wentworth has requested the PGR to stand in honor of his service to our nation. Mr. Wentworth is also
the father-in-law of one of our Virginia PGR brothers. This thread is locked. Please post your condolences on the FUNERAL thread. Thank you. Visitation Information: Thursday, July 22, 2010 Richard A. Henry Funeral Home 703 Capital Ave SW Battle Creek MI Staging: Staging - 12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m. Briefing - 12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Flag line up - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break from 4 - 5:15 p.m. Briefing - 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Flag line up - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ride Captains: Gig (flathead) Grouch Barb
The PGR of Michigan has been requested to participate in the funeral of Lt. Col. James A. Decatur on July 22nd, in Dewitt MI. Lt. Col. Decatur served in the Michigan Army National Guard.
Link to obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/ob ... =144210098 Funeral Services start at Noon on July 22nd at First Baptist Church of Dewitt. We are not standing a flag line at the church. Burial will be at Dewitt Cemetery, 404 S. Bridge St. Dewitt MI (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 13754&z=16) Staging starts at 12 noon at the cemetery Mission Brief at 12:30 p.m. Flag line up at 12:45 p.m. Ride Captain: Marine Mike and the Voices Assistant RC needed. Please contact Tom Plaska ASAP via email (tplaska@kentisd.org - tgp0501@comcast.net - or phone 616-318-5741) with availability or questions.
The family of Marion Frances Nay, United States Marine Corps veteran, has invited the PGR to stand in honor of her service to our country. She served in the Marines during WW II.
Link to obituary: http://www.pricefuneralhome.net The Honor Guard will do honors at the White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy. Visitation will be Wednesday 3:30 to 8:00PM at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (Between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), Troy. (248-689-0700) Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 22nd, at 2:00PM to be followed by burial with full honors at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy. Staging Location: Price Funeral Home 3725 Rochester Rd Troy, MI 48083 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/PriceFH-TroyMI Flag Line Thursday only and we will not escort to cemetery. Stage at 12:00 Noon Brief at 12:30 PM Flag Line: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM No escort to cemetery Bring your 3' X 5' American Flags I will not have extra ones will be on bike. Ride Captain: Viper 586-873-5096 Per Sam Cottle, State Ride Captain
Sorry so late,
Last years Hero's Ride, Region 5 hooked up with Region 4 and rode to Manistee. We will again will do the same. Region 4 will be in Clare around 11:00am at the Dairy Phil for a gas and icecream stop. We will hook up with them and ride to Manistee. If your doing already something with another Region that is ok. It been a zoo at the Johnston Houshold. Between my mother's illness and the Coleman Veterans Memorial and the PGR I don't know how I could have even held a job. Lol. Here is the link for Region 4 http://www.pgrmichigan.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5063 See you all tomorrow at the Dairy Phil JimyJ |
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2010 Heroes Ride route is as follows;
1. North from Manistee on US-31 2. To M22 north to Frankfort 3. Then on north on M-22 to Crystal Drive around the north shore of Crystal Lake. 4. Turn Left (North) on US-31 to the Shell station in Grawn at West Silver Lake Rd. ( This is a fuel stop everyone should top off their tanks.) (30 Minute stop) 5. North on West Silver Lake Rd. 6. To Division St in Traverse City. 7. Turn Left (North) all the way to the bay 8. Turn Right on Grandview Parkway (US-31 & M-72) 9. Follow the signs for US-31 East along the bottom of both bays 10. We will have a quick “gathering stop” at Dick Murdick’s Fudge Shop on the right, across the road from East Bay. (15 Minute stop) 11. Continue North on US-31 through Charlevoix and Petoskey 12. Our lunch stop will be at the Burger King at US-31 and M-119. (Fuel stop for small bladders) (60 Minute Stop) 13. Continue North on US-31 to I-75 14. Take the first Mackinaw City exit 15. Turn Right at the Stop sign. 16. Cross US-23 to the Marathon Station.(Fuel Stop) 17. South on US-23 towards Alpena. 18. Turn Right at the first traffic light. (Long Rapids Rd.) 19. Turn Left at the next light. (N. Bagley St.) 20. Turn Right at the next light onto M-32 West 21. Motel is on your Left.
The family of Leon D. Wentworth, Air Force veteran, have invited the PGR to stand in honor of his service to our country. Mr. Wentworth served in the Air Force for 23 years and saw action both in Korea and Vietnam. He is the father-in-law of one of our Virginia PGR brothers.
Link to obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/battle ... =144210069 Service will be 23 July 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by internment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Air Force Honor Guard from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio will do honors and Patriot Guard Riders will be conducting a Flag Line and Escort. Staging Information: Richard A. Henry Funeral Home 703 Capital Ave SW Battle Creek MI 49015 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/RAHenryFH-BattleCreek Staging - 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Briefing - 11:45 a.m. - 12 noon Flag line up - 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Following the funeral service, there will be an escort to Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Ride Captains: Gig (Flathead) Grouch Barb
The family of David Thomas (Tom) Pitchford has requested the PGR to stand in his honor. Tom was an Army veteran and served one tour in Vietnam. He was a lifelong farmer and active in many organizations affiliated with farming.
Link to obituary: http://www.sentinel-standard.com/obitua ... 3-of-Ionia Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Ionia with Rev. Kenneth Harger, presiding. Interment will take place at North Plains Cemetery, Muir. Military Honors will be provided by the Ionia VFW Post. Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes Ionia Chapel 220 Rich Street Ionia, MI 48846 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/SchraubenLehman-Ionia From East Take I-96 West to exit 67 (M-66). Travel north on M-66 approximately eight (8) miles until you come to Main St. Turn Right on Main St. and travel approximately four (4) blocks until you come to Rich St. Turn left on Rich St. and the funeral home is two blocks up on the right side of the street. From West Take I-96 east to exit 67 (M-66). Travel North on M-66 approximately eight (8) miles until you arrive at Main St. Turn right on Main Street and travel approximately four blocks until you come to Rich Street. Turn left on Rich St. The funeral home is two blocks up on the right side of the street. North Plains Cemetery SE corner of Olmstead and Schaeffer Roads north of Muir Staging Information: Staging will be at the funeral home. Staging will be 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Briefing will be 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Flag line up at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, there will be an escort to the cemetery. Please be aware there is about 1 mile of gravel road on the way to the cemetery. That section of road is very rough - the county road commission will try to smooth it out, hopefully before the services on Friday. Ride Captain: Marine Mike posted per Sam Cottle MI PGR State Captain |
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I belong to a brand specific riding club, The Wolverine State Victory Rider (WSVR) of the Victory Motorcycle Club (VMC). Each year we hold an event in Sturgis, Michigan that attracts friends from throughout the Great Lakes Region. At last years eb=vent we supported "Operation Care Packages of Michigan" because of their tireless effort to ensure that our troops in the Middle East receive packages and letters from home. Several of us in the WSVR are members of the PGR of Michigan. This year we would like to add the PGR of Michigan to our contribution list for the service they perform for the families of our Fallen Heros and the Veteran Community. Please make plans to attend if possible.
The following gives the event details as best as I can describe. It would be an honor to have the PGR in attendance. If you have difficulty downloading the registration form from the URL link below, email me at twelbaum@comcast.net and I will reply with the form. Thanks for all you do. Tim "Peddler" Welbaum The Victory Motorcycle Party in Michigan – “LITTLE STURGIS 2010” It started in 1999 as a very small group of Victory Motorcycle enthusiasts meeting in a hotel parking lot in Sturgis, Michigan to exchange stories and enjoy a few beers. Today it’s a major ‘Meet & Greet’ of Motorcycle Enthusiasts from all points around the Great Lakes, gathering for a weekend of fun, entertainment, motorcycles and friendship. July 24th, 2010 marks the eleventh running of this event that has come to be known as “Little Sturgis,” sponsored by the Wolverine State Victory Riders. Although many will be arriving on Friday, July 23rd, the main event will be on Saturday, July 24th. Even though Little Sturgis 2010 is sponsored by a Victory riding club, this event is open to all motorcycle enthusiasts no matter the brand. VENUE: The ‘wide-open lot’ between America’s Best Value Inn and the Hampton Inn – Sturgis on Michigan Route 66 in Sturgis, Michigan. LODGING: America’s Best Value Inn … 71381 S. Centerville Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 … Phone: (269) 651-2361 … Room Rate: $49.99 per night Hampton Inn – Sturgis … 71451 S. Centerville Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 … Phone: (269) 651-4210 … Room Rate: $89.99 per Night FOOD: Smoked and Barbecued Chicken, Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket … Fire-Roasted Michigan Sweet Corn (on the cob) … Soft Drinks and Water provided (if you prefer adult beverages this event is B. Y. O. B.) ENTERTAINMENT: Classic Rock & Blues by Southeast Michigan’s own “Aerodogy” ( http://www.myspace.com/aerodogy ) … Motorcycle Accessory & Service Silent Auction, 50 / 50 Raffle and T-shirt & Patch sales supporting “Operation Care Packages of Michigan” ( http://www.ocpmi.org ) and the “Patriot Guard Riders” ( http://www.pgrmichigan.org ). ADDITIONALLY: A host of Victory Motorcycle Dealers, Vendors and Wrenches will be on hand. If you are a vendor that caters to the motorcyclist, and would like to participate, contact one of the folks shown below. REGISTRATION: Go to the OFFICIAL LITTLE STURGIS 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT ( http://forums.thevmc.com/bb/forums/thre ... mp;posts=1 ) and download the registration form. Have it completed and returned per the form instructions no later than June 18, 2010. Hope to see you there. Tim Welbaum Aka “the peddler” twelbaum@comcast.net Harry Crawford Aka “gadgetguy” Vnture1300@yahoo.com
This years Heroes Ride will be July 22,23,24. Make your plans to attend now!
Watch here for RIDE information. UPDATE Hotel information: Thursday 7/22/2010 Manistee Microtel contact: Jill 231-398-0008 10 single rooms (1 Queen bed ) @ $58.00 10 Double rooms (2 Queen beds)@ $79.00 Friday 7/23/2010 Alpena Best Western contact: Nanette 989-356-9087 10 single rooms (1 Queen bed ) @ $62.50 10 Double rooms (2 Queen beds)@ $72.50 Saturday 7/24/2010 Port Huron The Thomas Edison Inn 500 Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron, Mi 48060 800-451-7991 55 rooms- 1 Queen or 2 Doubles @ $79.00 Reserve your rooms early!!! Tell them you are with the Patriot Guard! 2010 HEROES RIDE COMMITTEE Chiefy Coyote Bill Taildragger jseyfried
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Coyote Bill and JimyJ have "volunteered" to lead this part of the trip. bill was checking final routes today Monday the 19th. Times and routes subject to his findings.  DAY 2 1. We leave Alpena at 0800 head out to US-23 south 48 miles to Oscoda for a pit stop at approx 0850-0915. 2. On the road again along the shoreline for about 20 minutes to East Tawas 3. Continuing along the shoreline on US-23 about 40 miles to Standish. From Alpena...100 miles and 2 hours 15 mins with pit stop. Fuel at Standish. 30 minutes. 4. Leave Standish at 10:45 and head south on M-13 through Pinconning and Linwood to M-25 East and follow onto Wilder Road to Wal-Mart at 3921 Wilder Rd Bay City, MI 48706 travel time 40 minutes / 28 miles. Arrival around 11:30. Lunch and entertainment top off fuel. Leave approx. 1300 NEW! Leaving Bay City Heading South Through Frankenmuth! 1. Start out going EAST on E WILDER RD toward STATE ST. (go 1.08 miles) 2. E WILDER RD becomes HARRY S TRUMAN PKWY. (go 1.44 miles) 3. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N TRUMBULL ST. (go 0.93 miles) 4. N TRUMBULL ST becomes MI-15 S. (go 12.97 miles) 5. Turn RIGHT onto MI-83. Continue to follow MI-83. (go 12.61 miles) Frankenmuth approx 1345, 24 miles and 40 minutes 6. Turn LEFT onto BIRCH RUN RD. (go 10.38 miles) 7. Turn RIGHT onto STATE RD/MI-15. (go 2.99 miles) 8. Turn LEFT onto LAKE RD. (go 3.04 miles) 9. LAKE RD becomes OTTER LAKE RD. (go 0.32 miles) 10. Turn RIGHT onto GENESEE ST/OTTER LAKE RD. (go 0.19 miles) 11. Take the 2nd LEFT onto 11TH ST/OTTER LAKE RD. Continue to follow OTTER LAKE RD. (go 7.25 miles) 12. OTTER LAKE RD becomes N BRANCH RD/MI-90. (go 12.05 miles) 13. Turn RIGHT onto N VAN DYKE RD/MI-53/MI-90. (go 1.49 miles) 14. Turn LEFT onto BURNSIDE RD/MI-90. Continue to follow MI-90. (go 13.77 miles) 15. Turn LEFT onto BROCKWAY RD/MI-19/MI-90. (go 2.9 miles) 16. Turn RIGHT onto MI-90/E PECK RD. Continue to follow MI-90. (go 13.94 miles) 17. Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/MI-25. Continue to follow MI-25 S. (go 19.6 miles) 18. MI-25 S becomes PINE GROVE AVE/I-69 BL/I-94 BL. (go 1.03 miles) 19. Turn LEFT onto PROSPECT PL. (go 0.12 miles) 20. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto THOMAS EDISON PKWY. (go 0 miles) 21. 500 THOMAS EDISON PKWY is on the RIGHT. (go 0 miles) 2 hours 44 minutes | DISTANCE: 118.1 miles Arrive approx 1600hrs
The family of US Army, Vietnam Veteran Ben Henry (SPC 4) request the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line to HONOR their father and brother.
Mr. Henry is survived by 5 children and 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Memorial will be Saturday July 24, 2010. Staging Location will be at the Veterans Memorial Park in Farwell. Main street at flashing light. Staging: 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Briefing: 12:45p.m. Flag line 1:00 p.m. Memorial starts at 2: 00p.m. Ride Captain: Dennis “dennyr” Yancer cell phone 1-989-941-2047 home: 465-6694 Any one wanting to assist me, give me a call. Per Sam Cottle, State Ride Captain |
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Welcome Home Mission – Sgt. Eric Dapkus (Army) – 25 JUL 10, Saline
Sunday - 7/25/2010 Staging: 3:00 p.m. Bemis Farms Childcare and Preschool 77 W. Bemis Road Saline, MI 48176 (Next to the railroad tracks.) MAP: http://tinyurl.com/BemisFarmsChildcare-Preschool Staging time – 3:00 p.m. Briefing time – 3:10 p.m. KSU "Kick Stands Up" - 3:15 p.m. Arrival time – 3:18 p.m. If you arrive past the KSU time, go directly to the family home: 7858 Warner Road, Saline, MI 48176 - Which is about 2-3 blocks away. We will be arriving after all the guests should be there, and ride in as a group. Time to re-charge your batteries with a Welcome Home!!! Food and refreshments will be served. Ride Captain – Margaret (Mags) Darrow, 734-258-8264 Home, 734-284-3274 Cell, mags_e_mail@yahoo.com Assistant R/C – Liz (Grandma Lizzy) VanPatten, 313-350-7166 Cell, keepthemflying@yahoo.com Per Sam Cottle - MI State Captain |
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On Monday July 26th the American Legion Riders, and Patriot Guard Riders of Michigan have been invited to escort James Hoffman on his final ride. Mr. Hoffman served in the US Army and is a Vietnam veteran.
The escort will leave the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home (88 E. Division St. Sparta MI) and ride to the Alpine Cemetary (corner of 7mile Rd. and Walker Ave.) about 9 miles depending on the route. James and his wife Julie are ALR members from Texas, and Julie has asked that the ALR and PGR provide an escort that will finish what their Texas ALR had started for James. Staging: starts at 9:00 Brief: 10:00 ? 10:15 KSU: 10:30 Any PGR members that are caging it, and have flags, if possible, the cemetery entrance could be flagged to help identify the entrance. Ride Captain: Ozzy posted per Sam Cottle, MI PGR State Captain |
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The family of Michael F. Gleason has invited the PGR to stand in honor of his service to our nation. Mr. Gleason served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and is a Purple Heart recipient.
Link to obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/battle ... =144259031 There will be no visitation. Funeral Services: Tuesday, 27 July 2010 at 11:30 a.m. St. Philip Catholic Church 112 Capital Avenue NE Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Burial will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Staging Information: Staging will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Briefing will be from 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Flag line will go up at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Following the funeral, we will be providing an escort to FCNC. American Legion Riders will be joining us on the flag line and also on the escort. We will have flags available. Ride Captains: Gig and the crew Posted per Sam Cottle MI PGR State Ride Captain
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The family of Cpl. Paul J. Miller has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent honor of their loved one. Cpl. Miller made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. It is now our time to stand for him and his family. Cpl. Paul J. Miller, 22, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Obituary/guestbook: http://www.reynoldsjonkhoff.com/guestbook/ UPDATED INFORMATION FOR THE ESCORT TO THE FUNERAL HOME Cpl Miller will be arriving on the General Aviation side of the Traverse City Airport on Tuesday 27 July 2010. The motorcycle escort will proceed to the Reynolds -Jonkoff Funeral Home. Staging 11:00 a.m. -at the TC airport. Flight arrival TBA at Briefing. http://www.tvcairport.com/directions-tr ... irport.php Briefing 11:45 or as directed by Ride Captain Reynolds -Jonkhoff Funeral Home. 305 6th Street Traverse City, MI 49684-2413 (231) 947-6347 Ride Captain for the escort: Jim Johnston jjohnston1257@charter.net 989-205-1269 UPDATED INFORMATION FOR FUNERAL SERVICE Funeral Services are planned for Date:Thursday 29 July Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Lake Ann United Methodist Church 19925 First St Lake Ann, MI 49650 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lake+ ... de=ADDRESS STAGE: 9:00am at the church. BRIEF: 9:45am FLAG LINE: 10:00am Ride Captain Team: Mike Allumi allumi.mike@gmail.com 989-387-0319 Jim and Jan Toth jimandjan@core.com 989-312-0059 There will be an escort from the church to the cemetery. If you wish to participate in the escort, it is imperative that you are present for the briefing. Details will be announced at that time. Interment Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens 3575 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 After the services there will be a Memorial Luncheon at the VFW Post 2780. The family has invited all Patriot Guard Riders to attend. Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post 2780 3400 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: 231-946-7317 Please bring your 3' X 5' flags and come out to honor this hero and his family. Per/Sam Cottle State Captain |
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The family of Cpl. Paul J. Miller has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent honor of their loved one. Cpl. Miller made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. It is now our time to stand for him and his family. Cpl. Paul J. Miller, 22, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Obituary/guestbook: http://www.reynoldsjonkhoff.com/guestbook/ THIS POST IS FOR FUNERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY PLEASE POST CONDOLENCES ON THIS LINK. viewtopic.php?t=5113 Funeral Services are planned for Date:Thursday 29 July Time: 11:00 a.m. Location Lake Ann United Methodist Church 19925 First St Lake Ann MI 49650 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lake+ ... de=ADDRESS STAGE: 9:00am at the church. BRIEF: 9:45am FLAG LINE: 10:00am Ride Captain Team: Mike Allumi allumi.mike@gmail.com 989-387-0319 Jim and Jan Toth jimandjan@core.com 989-312-0059 There will be an escort from the church to the cemetery. If you wish to participate in the escort, it is imperative that you are present for the briefing. Details will be announced at that time. Interment Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens 3575 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 After the services there will be a Memorial Luncheon at the VFW Post 2780. The family has invited all Patriot Guard Riders to attend. Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post 2780 3400 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: 231-946-7317 Please bring your 3' X 5' flags and come out to honor this hero and his family. Per/Sam Cottle State Captain |
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Motor City Hog Chapter 2368 Proudly Presents
The 6th Annual Wounded Soldier Benefit Wounded America VI OBSERVATION RUN July 31st 2010 This year's recipient is Army Sgt. Nicholas Koulchar, from Montrose, MI who was severely injured in Sadar City, Iraq. $15 per person Registration: 9:00am to 11:30am at Motor City and Kooter's Creekside Event starts at Motor City Harley Davidson 34900 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI Ends at Kooter's Creekside, Brooklyn, MI across from MIS Tunnel entrance. Contact: 313.575.2790 Ride your bike on the track at Michigan International Speedway (extra $10). For all the details click on the flier below.
Dedication of the fallen soldier monument at the Hemlock-Merrill VFW post 7302.
This dedication is for four area service men that gave their lives for our country. The community has asked that we attend if possible. CHARLES T HEINLINE JR RICHARD GOWARD RALPH PORRAS JUSTIN REPPHUN Note: Charles Heinline died on this date in 2007 After the service there will be a hot dog lunch which the PGR has been invited also the post will provide water for flag line. VFW Post 7302 17595 Gratiot road (M-46) Hemlock,mi Staging time: 12:30pm Briefing time: 1:30pm Flag line time 1:45pm Service starts 2:00pm Ride Captain Bill Schwalm (COYOTE) and any other ride captains that wish to help. Per Sam Cottle State Ride Captain |