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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor for the services of Frank Pierce.
Frank Pierce. Age 91 of Southgate - Born on September 22, 1918, entered into rest on May 26, 2010 Beloved Husband of the Late Beatrice Pierce. Loving Father of Frank (Elaine) Pierce, Nancy (Patrick) Calder, Ruth (Paul) Rose, Stephen Pierce, Susan (Michael) Jackson, Tammy Contino, The Late Alice Hengy, the Late Patricia Ammons, and The Late David Pierce. Dearest Father In Law of Bud Hengy and Jim Ammons. Dear Brother of Emmanuel Contino, Abraham Contino, and Phyllis Tegge. Also Survived by 26 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Granddaughter. Posted: May 30, 2010 Frank Pierce: He stood up for his principles, justice BY JOE ROSSITER - FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER Anyone familiar with Frank Pierce isn't the least bit surprised to hear that the Southgate resident would attempt to right an injustice. Family members said the retired truck driver and World War II Army veteran was a man of principle who taught his nine children the difference between right and wrong. Mr. Pierce died Wednesday after being robbed at Greektown Casino in Detroit and trying to reclaim his winnings. Angry that a stranger had grabbed his $240-prize ticket, Mr. Pierce trailed the man outside and pointed him out to a police officer, who arrested the suspect. Mr. Pierce collapsed and was rushed to Detroit Receiving Hospital, where he was pronounced dead of a heart attack. He was 91. "My dad was never one to run from a fight his entire life," said his oldest son, Frank Pierce, a retired Michigan State Police Post Commander. "If he could help or stop a problem, it was his nature to take whatever actions he deemed appropriate to resolve it. He was a jovial man with a great sense of humor, but if somebody crossed him, he would not back down." Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Pierce was a professional boxer before serving in the Army as a military policeman in charge of handling prisoners of war. After the war, he was employed as a truck driver with Kroger prior to working with Bender & Louden in Detroit as a truck driver for 35 years. He retired in 1985. He survived colon and liver cancer, and he played in senior softball and bowling leagues well into his 80s. An outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing, Mr. Pierce put both aside to care for his wife of 65 years, Beatrice Pierce, whose health began to fail in later years. "Every single day for three years straight, he would go to sit with her in the nursing home," said Frank Pierce. "He would have dinner with her each evening and stay until the lights went out. He said he didn't want to leave her because she would cry if he did." Beatrice Pierce died in 2006. Besides his son, Mr. Pierce's survivors include another son, Stephen Pierce; daughters Nancy Calder, Ruth Rose, Susan Jackson and Tammy Contino; two brothers; a sister; 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Three of his children are deceased. Visitation - Monday, May 31, 2010 - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. John Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel 14032 Northline Road, Southgate, Michigan 48195, (734) 285-1515 Map: http://tinyurl.com/Molnar-FH-Southgate-Chapel Staging - 4:30 p.m. Briefing - 4:45 p.m. Flagline - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral - Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. St. Pius X Catholic Church 14101 Superior Street, Southgate, MI 48195 Map: http://tinyurl.com/St-Pius-X-Southgate Staging - 8:30 a.m. Briefing - 8:45 a.m. Lying in state - 9:30 a.m. Flagline - 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Escort - Immediately after funeral mass. Our Lady Of Hope Cemetery - 18303 Allen Road, Brownstown, MI 48193 Map: http://tinyurl.com/Our-Lady-Of-Hope Please bring your 3 x 5 Flags. Please dress for the weather. Ride Captain: Margaret (Magsemail) Darrow, 734-258-8264 Home, 734-284-3274 Cell, mags_e_mail@yahoo.com Per Dave (1 Lonewolf) Onsted – Regional Ride Captain, Region #2 Per Sam (Preacherman) Cottle, Michigan State Captain |
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The family of LCPL Christopher Hamman has invited us to his official Welcome Home. It is tonight at the US12 American Bar & Grill beginning at 8:00 PM.
Last Saturday we were prepared to welcome him home at Metro, but there was a problem with his flight and his Father went to NC to pick him up. If you can, please go out and be a part of this. Due to us having other obligations, we will not be able to make it but hopefully some of us can. http://tinyurl.com/26ropqa Per Dave Onsted: Regional Ride Captain Per Sam Cottle State Ride Captain |
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Robert R. Hathaway, 81, US Army, Korea Veteran, GLNC/Holly, MI, 4 JUN 10
We have been requested by the family of Robert Reynolds Hathaway to attend his committal service this Friday, June 4th, 2010 at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Robert was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Army. He was proceeded in death by his wife Dolores. He has three sons Greg, Richard and Steven. Staging Location: Mc Donald's 15187 N Holly Rd Holly, MI 48442 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/McDonalds-Holly Friday, 4th June 2010 Staging: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am depart for cemetery: 9:10 am Please bring your 3' x 5' American Flags. Ride captain: RELOAD, 810-513-0135 (cell) Assistant Ride Captain Cigar Per/Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain |
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********* Times - UPDATED: 3 June 2010 *************
Hello MI PGR This is now a confirmed SPECIAL EVENT. (Previous info was posted and remains under "General Clatter" - Jim Priestep LTBF Memorial. Click here to see this link: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4499 The mission date is set! It will take place on June 5th. The following times are fairly firm but please tune back in for verification. At 12 Noon we will first visit the LTBF Memorial of Cpl Joe Micks which is located in the Memorial Park in Rapid River. Joe's parents, Ken & Amy plan to meet us there. Thanks to Ann Roman and Nancy Gage for all they have done and continue to do in maintaining Joe's Memorial. Then we will ride to Foster City for the visit to Sgt. Jim Priestap's grave and LTBF Memorial. Jim's family also plans to meet us there, We will welcome everyone for the ride that can make it to Rapid River. We will likely be meeting up with a PGR delegation from the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area in Foster City arriving at about 1 to 1:30 PM Eastern, (Noon to 12:30 PM Central Time.) Note: We have moved the arrival in Foster City up just a bit. We are hoping a "Meet & Greet" will follow and are working on that plan now. At this time we plan the meet & greet to take place at Solbergs in Felch. Hoping to see a good delegation of Trolls to the beautiful U.P. (All Yooper PGR members invited as well!) This will be a very emotional day for LEO Paul Morningstar. I am so grateful to First Sarge for making this trip for Paul possible. I am also grateful for the service of Kurt Peronto, 'Nam vet, who oversees the maintenance of Jim's Memorial who will be there for Paul. |
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Lance Corporal Anthony A. DiLisio, 20, USMC, KIA OEF, Macomb County, MI, 04,05,06,07 JUN 10
Monday, June 7th, 2010 Funeral Mass Location: St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church 41300 Romeo Plank Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/StPaulOfTarsus-ClintonTwp Staging Location: St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church Staging: 8:00 AM Briefing: 8:45 AM Flag Line: 9:00 AM Arrival Honors: 9:10 AM Service begins: 10:00 AM Short Escort to the cemetery will follow the service: Resurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ResurrectionCmtry-ClintonTwp Friday, Arrival Honors and Escort, Selfridge ANGB, MI Saturday, Visitation, Sterling Heights, MI Sunday, Visitation, Sterling Heights, MI Monday, Funeral, Clinton Township, MI [/size] The Family of LCpl Anthony A. DiLisio has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our Country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5HUrg_H6pI&feature=player_embedded SELFRIDGE STAGING - Friday, June 4th, 2010 Staging location: to the north of O'Charley's 45225 Marketplace Blvd. Chesterfield, MI 48051 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/OCharleys-ChesterfieldTwp The parking lot is on the west side of Marketplace Blvd., across from Wal-Mart’s parking lot. Staging time: 8:30 AM Briefing: 9:00 AM Leave for Selfridge: 9:20 AM The Escort will be to Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. (at Metro Parkway) Sterling Heights, MI 48312 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/WujekCalcaterra-SterlingHts The distance will be less than 15 miles. If you are not riding in the escort, you are welcome to go directly to Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Home. Please have the required attire for entry into Selfridge: Boots that cover your ankles, long sleeve shirt, long pants, full fingered gloves, and a reflective vest. All Motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear these items as well as proper helmets and eye protection. Thank you. NOTICE IT IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE TO CARRY A FIREARM ON ANY MILITARY BASE!!! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!! AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives - - - - - Saturday and Sunday, June 5th & 6th, 2010 Visitation Location: Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. (at Metro Parkway) Sterling Heights, MI 48312 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/WujekCalcaterra-SterlingHts Flag Line: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - - - - - Please bring your 3' x 5' American Flags. Ride Captains: Partnr, 248.760.0905 Viper, 586.873.5096 per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain . DOD Identifies Marine Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Anthony A. Dilisio, 20, of Macomb, Mich., died May 30 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, IIMarine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. God strengthen the family, friends, and Brothers-in-Arms of LCpl Dillisio. Standing For Those Who Stand For Us! Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain Please post condolences on the confirmed mission thread. Posting on National http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid ... fault.aspx |
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Welcome Home Sgt. Steven Sentz, US Army, Afghanistan, MBS, Freeland, MI, 8 JUN 10
We have been invited to attend the Welcome Home for Steven Sentz US Army returning home from Afghanistan. Date: Tuesday June 8th, 2010 Staging Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Briefing: 2:05 pm Flagline: 2:10 pm Arrival Time: TBA at briefing Location: MBS Airport Freeland MI http://maps.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x8823da42ae9dade5:0x7950068a6073336a&q=MBS+Airport+Freeland+MI&hl=en&gl=us we will stage at the employee parking area as always. UPDATE AFTER THE WELCOME HOME WE WILL VISIT CPL LOVE WE WELCOMED HIM HOME SEVERAL YEARS AGO A MARINE HEOR! viewtopic.php?f=109&t=588&hilit=cpl+love Ride Captain: RKFire "Rich Neuwirth" Per Sam Cottle State Captain
I have started this thread so as not to HiJack Sgt Sentz thread. For those of you who remember Marine Cpl Andrew Love, whom we welcomed home 3 years ago this month, we are planning a visit with him after we welcome home Sgt Steven Sentz. He has been promoted to Sergeant and is retired from the Marine Corps. He has also graduated to semi-independent living at the Riversbend Brain Injury Rehab Center. He has his own place near the facility. The plan is to visit him at his place at 1700 hrs.
Here is the welcome home post from Nov 07 viewtopic.php?f=109&t=588&hilit=cpl+love Staging at MBS for Sgt Steven Sentz Welcome Home viewtopic.php?t=4828 Ride Captain RK Fire Bring your smile, your handshake and a big hug!!! Per Sam Cottle State Captain |
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The family of Dominic M. Vander Werff has asked the Patriot Guard Rider to stand in honor and pay our respects for their loved one. Mr. Vander Werff was an E-4 in the U.S. Army. He passed away at the age of 76.
Obituary: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=dominic-vander-werff&pid=143434295 Funeral location St. Thomas Catholic Church 1449 Wilcox Park Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1793 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/StThomas-GrandRapids Staging will be at the church, watch for flags Date Thursday 10 June Time- 9 AM - 10:20 AM, Location St. Thomas Catholic Church 1449 Wilcox Park Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1793 We have also been asked to provide an escort to the cemetery, which is around 3 miles south. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery. 2530 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/WoodlawnCmtry-GR-MI Please bring your 3 x 5' flags I will have some extra flags with me. Ride Captain 1SG Mike Deline Per/Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain
Memorial Fundraiser Dinner $15 ea (Steak dinner)
Date: Thursday, June 10, 2010 Time: 5:30pm - till.... Location: FOE Eagles Hall 626 N Main St Cheboygan, MI 49721 (231) 627-7361 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/FOE-CheboyganMI Description $15 each. All ticket proceeds go to the Lest They Be Forgotten Memorial Monument to be erected in Cheboygan. ONLY 300 TICKETS TO BE SOLD! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! Tickets available Citizens National Bank, Stan's East Side Service call Duane Swan 231-627-5555 |
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It's a Surprise Welcome Home for CPL Derek Connelly USMC,
2nd Lar, Alpha Company, just returned from Helmand Prov. Afghanistan. Friday evening, June 11th, 2010 at 6:30 PM "Scrappy", Derek's Mom, has invited the Patriot Guard to join them at their home for a Surprise Welcome Home. 
Staging: 6:30 PM Derek will be arriving at the Connelly Home: approximately 7:30 PM Staging and Welcome Home Location: 46714 Piper Ct Shelby Township, MI 48315-6101 MAP: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/9-PewKz*hHhFF1k47MLfNB Ride Captain: Partnr, 248-760-0905 Assistant Ride Captain: Scrappy, 586-557-2828 Per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain |
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F3c Gerald George Lehman, USN, WWII KIA, Hancock, MI, 12 JUN 10
Link to National PGR Confirmed Mission: http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/1364126/view/topic/Default.aspx FINAL UPDATE F3c Lehman will be arriving in Minneapolis on June 11th at 6:10 am via Delta Flight # 2836. Due to inclement weather for Friday. The escort has been cancelled. Minneasota PGR wil be due honors during the transfer from the plane. THANK YOU TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN FOR YOUR WILLING TO ASSIST WITH THIS MISSION. SORRY THE WEATHER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE ESCORT MISSION. Honor Mission request from family. F3c Gerald George Lehman USN was a casualty of the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941. He has been buried as an unknown in Honolulu and has been recently identified. Gerald is coming home to Hancock, Michigan on June 12, 2010. Staging:Church of the Resurrection Staging time: 9:00 am - 9:30am EST Briefing: 9:30 am EST Flag Line: 9:45 am EST Nieces and Nephews will meet friends from 10:00 - 11:00 est Funeral service will be at 11:00 est Church of the Resurrection 900 W. Quincy Street Hancock, Michigan 49930 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ChurchResurrection-Hancock Escort from the Church to Burial Site following the service. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery 47240 Green Acres Road Houghton, Mi 49921 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ForestHillCemetery-Houghton I will be in Houghton on Thursday. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance for honoring this Veteran. R/C Nancy Gage Per Sam Cottle Michigan State Captain
HELP THE CHILDREN OF OUR FALLEN MILITARY HEROES
SNOWBALL EXPRESS CHARITY RIDE ON JUNE 12TH 15.00 PER RIDER AND 5.00 PER PASSENGER REGISTRATION AT BUBBA'S TRI-CITY CYCLES AT 10 A.M. AND RIDE LEAVES AT NOON. 804 S Huron Rd Linwood, MI 48634 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/BubbasTri-CityCycle-Linwood RIDE ENDS AT GREAT LAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET PART AT 2 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.snowballexpress.org/ OR FIND GREAT LAKES HARLEY DAVIDSON, BUBBA'S TRI-CITY CYCLES OR YELLOW RIBBON GUARD ON FACEBOOK. JOIN US AT GREAT LAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AFTER THE RIDE FOR LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD BY MEATS AND MORE. PLEASE HELP FALLEN MILITRY HEROES CHILDREN HAVE A FEW FUN DAYS IN DECEMBER MEETING WITH OTHER CHILDREN FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT.
1st Annual Coleman Veterans Memorial Benefit Auction
Date: June 12th, 2010 2:00pm till 11:00 pm We are raising money for an awesome memorial in the city of Coleman. Hope you can come and join us. Pig Roast Dinner for a donation. Live Auction, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle. See Flier attached.
Welcome Home Saturday 12 June 2010 @ MBS Airport for A1C Benjamin Lee Schlickenmeyer
Ben has just finished his tour in Iraq and will be home for 2 weeks of R/R. His parents are Gary and Marie Bennett of West Branch. These are good friends of mine who are great members of the local West Branch CMA Chapter. Date: June 12th, 2010 Staging: 11:30 am to 12:30 Briefing: 12:30 pm Flag-line: 12:40 pm Arrival Time: TBA at the terminal FLIGHT TIME UPDATE BEN'S FLIGHT IS DUE IN AT 1 PM SATURDAY, 12 JUNE, AT MBS Bring your Flags R/C: Mike Deline "1st Sgt" Standing For Those Who Stand For Us! Sam Cottle MI State Captain Blazing a Trail!!! http://tinyurl.com/MIPGR-External-Calendar
The family of PO3 Benjamin Castiglione (KIA Iraq Sept 2009) has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to the ceremony at the Courthouse in Howell, MI where his name will be added to the War Memorial for the military of Livingston County.
The Ceremony will be at the: Livingston County Courthouse 200 E Grand River Ave Howell, MI 48843 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/LivingstonCnty-Howell Saturday, June 12th, 2010 Stage: 1pm Ceremony start 2 pm R/C Sundog 810-231-2988 per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain Sept. 2009 Mission for Navy Corpsman Benjamin Castiglione: http://pgrmichigan.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=3681 |
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The MI PGR is continuing to hold events to raise money for the MI military heroes and their families. We are calling this one MI PGR POKER RUN (DEUCES WILD 5 CARD DRAW).
We need volunteers for this event, and if you can print out the flyers for the poker run and take them to your local clubs, organizations "VFW, ALR, Star, HOG, Red Hat Society ** you know who you are**, etc.", that will help promote the event. Also, please open the volunteer flyer to see the list of items we need for the event. Sunday - June 13, 2010 Registration - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Last vehicles in by 2:30 p.m. Registration: PAULA'S HOME COOKIN' - 871 SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/PaulasHomeCookin-Belleville Ends at: VFW POST #6695 - 1426 MILL STREET, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/VFW6695-PlymouthMI There will be 3 stops along the way, and approximate route will be 85 miles. Cash bar available at VFW Hall All Donations Greatly Appreciated COME EARLY & ENJOY BREAKFAST AT PAULA'S HOME COOKIN'. This is separate event from the ride entry. REGISTRATION IS $20.00 PER PERSON PRE REGISTRATION BY ** 6/01/10 ** IS $15.00 PER PERSON MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MICHIGAN PATRIOT GUARD LLC SEND TO 2915 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LANSING, MI 48911 3 CASH AWARDS FOR THE TOP POKER HANDS ($100.00 / $50.00 / $25.00) *** PLAYERS ABLE TO BUY 2 EXTRA CARDS AT $1.00 EA *** 50/50 RAFFLE WILL BE HELD LOSING RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS WIN THIS NEW (1) SET OF DUNLOP TIRES 402 BLACK WALLS, BOUGHT IN 2009, TIRES DATES 2008, MT90HB16 FRT 302091, MT90HB16 REAR 301791 (1) BATTERY TENDER BT TWIN DUAL CHARGER, 3-STEP CHARGING Attached are the flyers for the event. But, if you have further questions, please contact: TERRY (734) 260-2377 or GEORGE (734) 658-0995 Event flyer for download: Volunteers flyer for download:
am requesting the help of the Patriot Guard to send off a young man who is heading into Marine bootcamp. His name is Andrew Kuzee. Along with 5 other young men will be leaving Grand Rapids that day, whose names I do not know.
They are leaving this Sunday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m. from the Marine Recruiting Center located at 54th and Clyde Park. If we could be there at 1:30 p.m. to support them and their families, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support! Paul Steensma Staging: at Marine Recruiting Center 5316 Clyde Park Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49509 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/USMC-WyomingMI 1:00 pm to 2 pm Escort to Bus to Exit 52 ( bus is going to Lansing, if some want to escort all the way) Ride Captain: Marine Mike Per: Sam Cottle Pgr State Captain and Patriot |
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Every year GLEANER INSURANCE in Adrian has a flag day celebration on 14 JUN @ 1100. This year in addition to their normal events they are announcing their partnership with the U.S. ARMY partnership for Youth Success Program. AMVETS Riders have been asked to have as many riders as possible to attend this year's celebration, so this invite goes out to all of you and anyone else to come out and help in this year's celebration.
Please see attachment for details. We will meet at the EAGLES of Adrian @ 1000 and ride over to GLEANER'S from there. The EAGLES is located at: 2570 W. Beecher, Adrian,Mi. 49221 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/FOE-AdrianMI If you have any questions please call Greg @ 517-202-0092 Thanks, Hope to see ya there! http://webmail.frontier.com/service/home/~/Flag%20Day%20Announcement%20Gleaners.pdf?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=114860&part=2 |
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We been requested for a Short Notice Welcome Home at MBS Airpory, Freeland MI for PFC Greg Burtner, US Army Military Police. He is coming home from a tour of duty in Iraq.
Date: June 16th, 2010 Staging: 8:30pm to 9:30pm Briefing: 9:30pm Flagline: 9:35 pm Arrival: TBA at the airport Parking will be at the employee parking area as usual. R/C: Brenda Johnston "AmericanGal" and Asst. R/C Larry Buckner "ScarryHarry" Per Sam Cottle State Captain |
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Annual motorcycle run hosted by the Trenton Firefighters and Police.
On July 21, 2000 the Trenton Fire Department suffered a tragic loss when Firefighter Andy Ross was killed in a motorcycle accident. Wanting to keep Andy's memory alive and to help other needy people on his behalf, the idea came about to have a charity motorcycle run. With the help and support of many people, the Trenton Fire Fighter's Charities have been able to host an annual motorcycle ride ever since. The ride begins at Elizabeth Park in Trenton, a perfect setting on the Detroit River to showcase the nearly 1000 motorcycles that show up to have a good time and support a good cause. From there, the POLICE escorted bikes typically travel 45 miles out to the Milan Dragway for snacks and refreshments and a halfway stop. A different route is taken on the way back that takes the riders through several of the beautiful Metroparks. This was the first motorcycle ride ever allowed to go through the Parks and from the comments of the riders, they look forward to this ride each year. Arriving back at the park, the riders are treated to an excellent cookout with plenty of food, drink, and live music. Prior to the ride please join the staff and other riders at Buster's Place Bar & Grill (5784 West Jefferson Avenue Trenton, MI 48183, (734) 676-4292) for a free continental breakfast (located at W. Jefferson & Vreeland Rd.) Afterwards, the riders gather for an after party at Buster's Bar in Trenton to reconnect and enjoy more great company and live music. Saturday - June 19, 2010 Registration Fees: Registration includes a T-shirt, ride pin, refreshments, lunch & entertainment. EARLY REGISTRATION: $30 per rider / $55 with passenger (one bike) LATE REGISTRATION: (after June 1st, 2010) $40 per rider / $65 with passenger (one bike) * Late registrants will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. All proceeds to benefit Trenton Fire Fighter Charities Mail registration / payable to: TRENTON FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITIES P.O. Box 731 Trenton, MI 48183 Check In / Late Registration: ELIZABETH PARK SHELTER Map: http://tinyurl.com/Elizabeth-Park-Trenton June 19, 2010 Check In and Late Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. June 19, 2010 RIDE BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON - SHARP! For any questions about this information contact: Tom Funtsch via email tfuntsch@trenton-mi.com "always put Andy Ross in the subject line, or it will be deleted" (or leave a message for him at (734)692-4169 Confirmation Letters Will Not Be Sent Out!! $5 Raffle tickets will be available on site as in the past.
Glen is a member of the PGR and is celebrating his 50th birthday. Glen is a special person and would like all proceeds from his party to go to the PGR.
My Thanks Glen. Please come out and support the PGR and have some fun Yooper Style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friends of Glen Charity Birthday Bash June 19th, 2010 4:00pm - 1:00am Ford River Pub & Grill "ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS OF MICHIGAN" Manic - 6:00pm til 9:00pm Feedback - 10:00pm til 1:00am Outstanding Raffle Prizes Food & Drink Specials $5.00 DONATION at the Door Camping Available: Call 786-0018 or 399-7331 $2.00 off all J&N Taxi Rides
Send Off for the: 919th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, Bay City Michigan
1501 North Henry Street, Bay City, MI Link to Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-zPjqY8*goln0GcEhwslT The group is based out of Bay City. About 100 soldiers are members of the 919th. Officials said they will hold a ceremony Friday at the post for the troops and their families beginning at 3 p.m. The following morning the unit will begin departure. The 919th is a heavy machinery company and will mainly operate forklifts. We have been invited to send this group off. Date: Saturday June 19th, 2010 Staging: 07:30am thru 08:30am Briefing: 08:30am Flagline:08:35am Escort: TBD at the briefing. Time and Location will be relased at the Breifing per OPSEC Regulation. R/C's: Bill Schwalm "Coyote" Denny Yancer "DennyR", Asst. R/C Larry Buckner "ScaryHarry" Per Sam Cottle State Captain. |
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Update 6/17/10:
This mission is now STAND DOWN. It will be rescheduled when the family has a new date for his arrival. The PGR has been invited to be part of the deployment celebration for SPC Aitchison Marshall, US Army. Festivities will be on 21 June 2010 at Fallasburg Park in Lowell. Look for area C-1 (link to map below) He will be there at 3:00 p.m. Let's send this young man off with lots of fond memories of folks who support him! http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisur ... asburg.htm Staging: Fallasburg Park 1124 Fallasburg Rd Lowell MI Please be there by 2:15 p.m. RC - Marine Mike |
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Dennis Wade Denham, 53, US Marine,Hon Dis 1978
Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home-Milan 218 E Main St Milan, Mi 48160 1-734-439-1100 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/Ochalek-StarkFS-Milan Visitation Monday June 21,2010 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Funeral Tuesday June 22,2010 11 AM. Obituary: http://starkfuneral.com/obituary.asp?id=431 WE will be escorting Mr. Denham to the Cemetery. Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti,Mi Staging Monday 1PM. Briefing Monday 1:30PM Flag Line 1:45 PM. We will try to work in shifts because of the visits. Funeral Tuseday Staging for the service on Tues. the 22nd is at 9 am Brief 9:30AM Flag line 9:45AM Family Viewing 10AM The service starts at 11 am. Bring your 3X5 flags. l will be riding and can only carry so many. Further updates to folow. Ride Capt Fonzie 313-378-2427 Per State Capt Sam Cottle |
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Welcome Home for Cpl Alexis Kai Turner
I & S Co, 1st Infantry Division DHHB She is based out of Ft. Riley, KS and is currently stationed in Iraq. She is coming home for her mid-deployment R+R, she has been there since January. She will also be getting married while she is home. FINAL UPDATE ALEXIS WILL BE FLYING INTO FLINT BISHOP WEDNESDAY 6/23/2010 1130 HOURS. STAGING LOCATION IS BEHIND THE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING WHERE WE ALWAYS PARK IN THE PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. TIME 10:45 - 11:15 RIDE THE BUS OVER TO THE TERMINAL ARRIVAL 11:30 A.M. She will be coming into FLINT BISHOP.
UPDATED INFORMATION
The parents, Dennis & Teri Johnson, of SPC Joseph D. Johnson have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our country. SPC Johnson died in combat on June 16, 2010, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Spc Johnson will arrive at AV flight located at Bishop Airport on Wednesday. There will be two days of visitation Thurs. & Friday. Funeral service will be on Sat. The Family has requested an escort to the Funeral home from the airport. Staging at 0800 hrs. Briefing: 0830 hrs. AV Flight - G3375 W. Bristol Rd. Flint Twp. Flight arrival : TBA at the briefing PLEASE BRING YOUR 3X5 FLAGS, I WILL BE ON THE BIKE. Visitation will be at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd. Swartz Creek, Please bring water to hydrate with. I am riding the bike both days and will have to carry my own too. Thursday, June 24, 2010 Staging: 1000 hrs Briefing: 1045 hrs Flagline: 1100 hrs to 2000 hrs Friday, June 25, 2010 Staging: 1000 hrs Briefing: 1045 hrs Flagline: 1100 hrs. to 2000 hrs. Funeral Services will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene 1261 W. Bristol Rd. Flint, MI, 810-235-5671 Saturday, June 26, 2010 Staging: 1000 hrs. Briefing: 1030 hrs. Flagline: 1045 hrs. Funeral at 1200 hrs. Escort to Great Lakes National Cemetery following the service. Funeral Services will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene 1261 W. Bristol Rd. Flint, MI, 810-235-5671 Stand By for details. Ride Captains: Deputy Dawg, Cigar1, Roadkill, Gadget Gal, Sundogg, Reload, and SCARRYHARRY Call Partnr - 248-760-0905 or Deputy Dawg - 810-240-5779, 810-686-2268 Spc Joseph D. Johnson, 24, Army, OEF, Flint, MI The parents, Dennis & Teri Johnson, of SPC Joseph D. Johnson have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our country. SPC Johnson died in combat on June 16, 2010, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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The family of 1Lt. Joel Gentz has invited the PGR to attend the funeral services for their son.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. June 24 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 14600 East Old US Highway 12, in Chelsea, MI. Friends may pay last respects to Gentz at the church from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A private burial at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea will follow. First Lt. Joel Gentz Memorial contributions may be made to the “Joel C. Gentz Memorial Fund” at the Chelsea State Bank, 1010 S. Main St. NO FLAGLINE FOR VISITATION AT THIS TIME PER THE FAMILY A memorial service is scheduled for June 18 at Nellis Air Force in Nevada. Services are also planned in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the hometown of Gentz’s wife, Kathryn." Funeral Service: June 24, 2010 St. Paul United Church of Christ 14600 E Old US Highway 12 Chelsea, MI 48118 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/StPaulUnitedChurch-Chelsea Stage: 8:00 a.m. Briefing: 8:45 a.m. Flag-line: 9:00 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m. There will be an escort from the funeral home to the church. It will be limited to 6 bikes. No escort to cemetery. Burial to be private and at a later date. R/C: Sundog-810-231-2988 R/C: lonewolf-517-403-5472 per:Sam Cottle-Michigan State Captain per:Dave Onsted-Region 2 REGIONAL RIDE CAPT. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Obituary: http://www.colefuneralchapel.com/RecentObituaries.htm
Please post your condolences on the PGR National site at: http://patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1398419/view/topic/Default.aspx
Short Notice
The family of Harry L. Bolt, Tech 4, United States Army, World War ll veteran, is requesting the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line in honor of his service to our nation. His service is Thursday 24 June 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. Staging is McDonalds Holly Rd. Staging 10:30 am Briefing 11:15 am Leave for G.L.N.C. 11:40 Ride Capt. RELOAD per Sam Cottle Mi state ride Captain.
This posting is for Thursday's visitation only. Please see viewtopic.php?t=4927 for full mission details and posting of condolences. Thank you.
The parents, Dennis & Teri Johnson, of SPC Joseph D. Johnson have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our country. SPC Johnson died in combat on June 16, 2010, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Visitation will be at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd. Swartz Creek, Thursday, June 24, 2010 Staging: 1200 hrs Briefing: 1245 hrs Flagline: 1300 hrs to 2000 hrs |
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This posting is for Friday's visitation only. Please see viewtopic.php?t=4927 for full mission details and posting of condolences. Thank you.
The parents, Dennis & Teri Johnson, of SPC Joseph D. Johnson have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our country. SPC Johnson died in combat on June 16, 2010, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Visitation will be at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd. Swartz Creek, Friday, June 25, 2010 Staging: 1200 hrs Briefing: 1245 hrs Flagline: 1300 hrs. to 2000 hrs. |
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Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest, 23, USMC, Selfridge ANGB/Clinton Twp./Macomb, MI, 24,25,26 JUN 10
The Family of Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our Country. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cpl. Jeffrey Standfest - Itinerary Please see below for Friday - Visitation, and Saturday - Funeral - - - - - Thursday, June 24th, 2010 SELFRIDGE Arrival Honors Staging location: to the north of O'Charley's 45225 Marketplace Blvd. Chesterfield, MI 48051 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/OCharleys-ChesterfieldTwp The parking lot is on the west side of Marketplace Blvd., across from Wal-Mart’s parking lot. Staging time: 8:30 AM Briefing: 9:00 AM Leave for Selfridge: 9:20 AM The Escort will be to Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Rd (south of 18 Mile Rd) Clinton Twp, MI 48038 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ResurrectionFH-ClintonTWP The distance will be approximately 10 miles. If you are not riding in the escort, you are welcome to go directly to Resurrection Funeral Home and form a flag line. Please have the required attire for entry into Selfridge: Boots that cover your ankles, long sleeve shirt, long pants, full fingered gloves, and a reflective vest. All Motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear these items as well as proper helmets and eye protection. Thank you. NOTICE IT IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE TO CARRY A FIREARM ON ANY MILITARY BASE!!! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!! AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives - - - - - Friday, June 25th, 2010 Visitation - Flag Line Location: Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ResurrectionFH-ClintonTWP Flag Line will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM during visitation. - - - - - Saturday, June 26th, 2010 Funeral Service Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church 47120 Romeo Plank Road Macomb, MI 48044-2809 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ImmanuelLutheran-Macomb Staging: 10:30 AM Briefing: 11:30 AM Flag Line: 11:45 AM Service Begins: 1:00 PM Escort to the cemetery will follow the service: Resurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ResurrectionCmtry-ClintonTwp - - - - - Please bring your 3' x 5' American Flags to stand in Honor of Cpl. Standfest and his service to our country. Ride Captain: Partnr, 248-760-0905 Per Sam Cottle, Michigan State Captain - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From an article By Mitch Hotts, Macomb Daily Staff Writer http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/06/18/news/doc4c1aea9766bec810411645.txt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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This posting is for Saturday's funeral only. Please see viewtopic.php?t=4927 for full mission details and posting of condolences. Thank you.
The parents, Dennis & Teri Johnson, of SPC Joseph D. Johnson have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Service and Sacrifice for our country. SPC Johnson died in combat on June 16, 2010, in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Funeral Services will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene 1261 W. Bristol Rd. Flint, MI, 810-235-5671 Saturday, June 26, 2010 Staging: 1000 hrs. Briefing: 1030 hrs. Flagline: 1045 hrs. Funeral at 1200 hrs. Escort to Great Lakes National Cemetery following the service. |
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FINAL UPDATE
The family of Cpl Lawrence Wirtenan USMC from the 50's who passed away at the age of 72 has requested a honor escort to the Hematite Cemetery in Amasa, Mi. on Tuesday June 29, 2010. Escort will be from the family home in Amasa, Mi to the Hematite Cemetery on Cemetery Road in Amasa with a brief service at the cemetery. Staging Location: Shiny Side Up - Iron Mountain 1212 North Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801-1634 (906) 779-9701 MAP: http://tinyurl.com/ShinySideUP-IronMtn Staging Time:3:00pm CST Briefing Time: 3:15pm CST Kick stands up: 3:30pm CST Escort will be at 4:30pm CST in Amasa. This will be a short escort only approx 1 & 1/2 miles. BRING YOUR FLAGS AS WE WILL BE STANDING A FLAGLINE DURING THE BURIAL! Escanaba staging at the NEW MENARD'S PARKING LOT AT 3:00pm EST R/C Nancy Per Sam Cottle State Captain |
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