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Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission"
« on: Aug 1st, 2006, 11:08pm » |
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I am home safe and sound from a "Patriot Guard Mission" in Fayetteville NC today to honor SSGT Michael A Dickinson II of Battle Creek Michigan who was killed in Iraq while on a special ops mission to save some surrounded Marines. He gave his all for his fellow soldiers and it was a great honor to help show his family how much we appreciate his sacrifice.
We had 200 members from all over the eastern seaboard and from as far away as Mich. make it for today's tribute. We had 4 cases of heat exhaustion (105 in the shade) and one rider down at the initial rally point. A bad start for the day especially as he was one of the guys that had come all the way from Michigan to attend.
We also had one member who got hit with Kip 8 HA's very suddenly and feels very lucky to have made the 200 mile drive home, but I won't mention any names.
I will post this one pic for now as a reminder to please be aware of your cycle riding fellow citizens as it only takes one second of inattention to cause a very bad day. I was standing behind (duh) the camera when this very avoidable accident happened. The good news is that he suffered a broken hip and it could have been so much worse. He just felt terrible for not being able to attend the service!
Peace, and PFDAN's to all!................Tim
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #1 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 11:27pm » |
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Tim,
A show of support and respect to fallen soldiers as well as ALL veterans of any war is important and I salute you for your participation.
I belong to the Patriot Guard also... on the West coast, but have only been on one mission so far.
Linda
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #2 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 11:32pm » |
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Thanks Tim..... that is so cool that you do what you do... I have written to the Guard and I think its a wonderful thing......I hope I never need you guys.....love to you Ree
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #3 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 11:37pm » |
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on Aug 1st, 2006, 11:27pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
I belong to the Patriot Guard also... on the West coast, but have only been on one mission so far.
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You can't score many more brownie points with me cuz your already way at the top of my list and it is getting to be a very large list. Thanks Linda.....nice name by the way 
...Tim
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #4 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 11:42pm » |
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on Aug 1st, 2006, 11:32pm, Ree wrote:| Thanks Tim..... that is so cool that you do what you do... I have written to the Guard and I think its a wonderful thing......I hope I never need you guys.....love to you Ree |
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Ree , you won't!!! As Jonny would say "I just know These things"
I am proud to know you (Very proud Mom)....Tim
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #5 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 10:59am » |
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I might be further away but I am so proud of all of you for doing this. Its an incredible act of love and support and it makes me feel very humble every time I read of it.
Thank you, all of you.
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #6 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:34am » |
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I am a long way away from you guys in body but like to think I'am with you in spirit. Every time I hear the news it saddens me, all those good young men, and their families. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Thank-you Roy
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #7 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:45am » |
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Another proud military parent (both my kids in) and veteran saying thanks for all you guys do, and a wish for safety for all the children in the military.
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Re: Another succesful "Patriot Guard Mission&
« Reply #8 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 1:46pm » |
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Tim, what your doing is a wonderful thing and I have nothing but respect for you and god bless our troops for preserving our freedom everyday with their selfless sacrifices. I am truly humbled by what you and the Patriot Guard do.
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