CleverLori 
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| 27 Jun 2006 10:03 PM |
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Itinerary has been updated to reflect new staging times. Pete will update his ride plan as he sees fit. (It may stand due to ferry schedules.)
The Gibbons Family has also invited us to attend the public viewing at 6pm on Friday at Rill's Life Tribute Center - 1151 Mitchell Av, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Please post (or send me an e/m or pm) if you are able to attend and we'll get ride plans set up. I know that because of weekday traffic it may be hard for most of you to get over there, but my hope is that some of our Riders in the Gig Harbor/Port Orchard/Bremerton/Silverdale area will be able to attend. It would mean alot to Devon's family.
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densahog
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| 27 Jun 2006 10:58 PM |
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Lori, Sue and I will attend and meet the group at bowling ally.
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Trophy Club Texas Bikers
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:17 AM |
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When one bleeds, we all bleed, When one is taken from us, we all feel the empty void.
In the deepest part of every true patriots heart, is a pure positive energy that so truly desires to let your family know that your loss is also our loss. I know this is not always something that can be explained by a few simple written words no matter how hard I try to use my words to embrace you in this time of your family heart ache.
With Our Deepest Regret, And Our Highest Respectable Humble Regard, We openly shed more than just tears with you. Our heart aches knowing your feeling an aching void. Our heart ache is truly in honor felt for your loved one. It will be an honor and privilege for the Trophy Club Texas Bikers to stand tall, proud, respectful, silent and mourn in silence even at a distance from the state of Texas and continue to show our support to a heart broken family, state and nation.
Steven
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ElDubya
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Olympia Washington
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:19 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to family and friends of PFC Gibbons. May he rest in peace.
Take Care
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Take Care
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Dynadog57
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Puyallup, WA
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:32 AM |
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Lori,
I will be seeing you at the Hi-Joy Bowl on Saturday but cannot make the viewing on Friday.
Ken L.
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Nonni
Posts: 351
Hampstead, NH
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| 28 Jun 2006 8:15 AM |
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To the Family of Devon Gibbons,
My heart aches for your loss. I'm thankful you had the time to spend with Devon to say all that you could say, to hold him and to talk with him. Devon, your fight is over and you have earned your peace.
May the happiest of memories always make you smile.
From a grateful American! You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers.
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USAF Veteran (1983-1991)
Riding in honor of Hampstead's Fallen Heroes: PFC Matthew Bertolino and Capt Jonathan Grassbaugh
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it" |
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jeffmcpa
Posts: 375
Pacific Western Regional Captain
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| 28 Jun 2006 9:35 AM |
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Our prayers go out for peace for the Gibbons Family.
I am hoping to make this ride, any other riders from the Yakima Valley area wishing to ride together, please email me, and we can try to set something up.
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Jeff Matson
jeffmcpa@patriotguard.org
Sunnyside, WA |
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cobra03
Posts: 31
Dundee, Oregon
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| 28 Jun 2006 10:14 AM |
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Devon thank you for what you have done for myself and my family as well as my country. God be with you and your family. You are a hero sir. A true hero. May you rest in peace.
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This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation, as a token of our appreciation, for the honorable and faithful service, rendered by your loved one.
Remember Halabja! www.beyan.net/halabja/ |
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P8RE8
Posts: 323
Sagle, ID
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:05 PM |
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MESSAGE FOR DEDI NOBLE:
Dedi, your spam filter will not let me answer your questions. Tried twice and it bounced back both times. Please add me to your address book or get me a different email addy. If you wish, my cell number is (206) 819-7100. Your son will NOT BE FORGOTTEN and welcome to the WA PGR. Pete |
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P8RE8
Assistant Idaho State PGR Officer
ID Phone: 208-304-4175
WA Phone: 206-819-7100
petecroot@prodigy.net
John 15:13 John Baptist
“The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.” Alexis de Tocqueville 1805
"If you can't get behind our troops; get in front of them!" Anon
"The greatest honor which this nation can bestow upon the "unknown hero" would be to live for the things for which he died!" Anon.
"These soldiers are not hero's for the way they died; rather for the way they lived" Anon.
"If there must be trouble; let it be in my day. That my children may know peace." Thomas Payne
When you judge another person it says little of their character; and much of yours.....Anon |
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MMCGunny
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North Bend, WA
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:27 PM |
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| I will meet up with the group at the bowling alley along with at least one other member of Marines MC. We cannot stay for the viewing. |
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Semper Fi,
Gunny
Vice President, Washington Chapter
Marines Motorcycle Club |
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P8RE8
Posts: 323
Sagle, ID
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| 28 Jun 2006 12:33 PM |
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Revised to adjust to the change in services time.
Devon Gibbons NW WA Ride Plan
1 July 2006
REVISED 28 June 06
TIME TABLE
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Road Captain Arrives |
I-5 Exit 183 Starbucks |
0830 |
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Riders Begin to Arrive |
Same |
0900 |
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Rider's Briefing |
Same |
0930 |
Arrive Fueled and drained |
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Kick stands Up |
Same |
0945 |
Ride captain will collect ferry fees prior to departure and pay for all bikes upon arrival. This will speed up loading. IF we have enough bikes (13 or more) we will buy a bulk ticket book. |
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First Stop Time |
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal |
1045 |
Arrive Fauntleroy Term Bike $4.70 Auto $10.90 |
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Depart First Stop |
Same |
1110 |
on Ferry 40 min xing |
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Second Stop Time |
Southworth Ferry Terminal |
1150 |
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Depart Second Stop |
Same |
1155 |
Depart Terminal |
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Third Stop |
1011 Bethel Ave
Port Orchard, WA
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1200 |
Hi-Joy Bowling Alley |
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Depart Third Stop |
Same |
1300 |
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Arrive at Destination |
3877 SE Mullenix Rd Port Orchard |
1330 |
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CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION
In my opinion the ferry will be cheaper than the gas and quicker than the drive around. Meet at the Starbucks in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot East of I-5 exit 183 and South of 164th Street. Road Captain arrives (#1). Riders to arrive NLT (#3) ready to go. Please have your bike fueled and you “drained” BEFORE the Rider’s Briefing begins.
IAW with (#4), we will take I-5 south to West Seattle Ferry Terminal. We will then board the ferry (#5) and continue on to (#6). Bikes go to the head of the line in Washington Ferry Terminals.
Once we depart the ferry, (#8) we will head to a Marshalling area (Bowling Alley) (#9) where we will join with other PGR Riders and have a final Safety and Etiquette briefing.
We will depart IAW (#10). Actions on arrival at (#11) will be covered at the Marshalling area.
(My contact information is Pete Croot/P8RE8-NW WA PGR Ride Captain. Email is: petecroot@prodigy.net Home Phone: (425) 742-3030; Cell Phone: (206) 819-7100.)
(I will be caging it to this mission. I went down on the Road King yesterday and have a couple of broken ribs-Ox has volunteered to be Ride Captain for this mission. See you Saturday morning) |
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P8RE8
Assistant Idaho State PGR Officer
ID Phone: 208-304-4175
WA Phone: 206-819-7100
petecroot@prodigy.net
John 15:13 John Baptist
“The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.” Alexis de Tocqueville 1805
"If you can't get behind our troops; get in front of them!" Anon
"The greatest honor which this nation can bestow upon the "unknown hero" would be to live for the things for which he died!" Anon.
"These soldiers are not hero's for the way they died; rather for the way they lived" Anon.
"If there must be trouble; let it be in my day. That my children may know peace." Thomas Payne
When you judge another person it says little of their character; and much of yours.....Anon |
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randy.e.main
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TOPEKA KS
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| 28 Jun 2006 1:16 PM |
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Our prayers go out for peace for the Gibbons Family.
My sincerest condolences to family and friends of PFC Gibbons. May he rest in peace. My bike is ready Ill be thair friday and saturday anyone wants to ride with me ill be stageing at exit 122
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CleverLori
Posts: 977
Seattle, WA
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| 28 Jun 2006 10:00 PM |
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Due to the large volumes of holiday weekend traffic expected on Friday, I have opted not to put out a staging/ride itinerary for the 6pm viewing. The safety of our Riders is of the utmost importance, and I don't want anybody rushing to be anywhere. If you are able to attend, and I know some of you are (thank you!!), please go at your own pace and RIDE/DRIVE SAFE!!!
I will be attending. Haven't found a backseat to ride in on, so will likely be caging from Tacoma.
With respect,
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RebelCowboy
Posts: 211
Lacey,Washington
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| 28 Jun 2006 10:14 PM |
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We have riders that will be leaving from the Hawks Prairie Restaraunt in Lacey at 0845 going in through Shelton and Alyn with a small break in Alyn for fuel or restroom facilities.We will be meeting between 0730 - 0830.Should arrive at the staging area around 1030.It's about 65 miles to staging area so be sure to have enough fuel to get to alyn about 40 miles.
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USMC 1972-1976
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CleverLori
Posts: 977
Seattle, WA
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| 29 Jun 2006 11:52 AM |
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Final itinerary has been posted at the top of this thread.
Patriot Guard Riders in the PNW stand ready to honor this Hero. |
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hdnitetrane
Posts: 26
Whidbey Island
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| 29 Jun 2006 5:34 PM |
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Condolences to the friends and family of PFC Devon Gibbons. Rest easy, Brother, we have the watch now.
Standing by in Oak Harbor. |
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Beaconkeeper
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Port Orchard Wa.
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| 30 Jun 2006 1:14 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of PFC Gibbons. I am glad that you had some time together before he continued on his journey. Thank you for the privilege of honoring Pvt Gibbons |
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camdencowboy
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FT Lewis, Wa
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| 30 Jun 2006 6:55 AM |
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Hey Randy,
Give me a call sometime today and let me know when you are going.
253-212-7361
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DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!!
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Old Beemer
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| 30 Jun 2006 7:57 AM |
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To the family of PFC Gibbons, my family's heart goes out to you for the loss of Devon. Our daughter, E1 Kelly Chunn USN, was especially saddened to hear of Devon's injuries and passing, for as a young child she rode the school bus with Devon and graduated with him. Please know that our thoughts have been with you and that your beloved son is a hero to all Americans. Always we will honor his memory and wish for you brief sorrow and eternal pride.
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kboard
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Spanaway, Washington
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| 30 Jun 2006 8:02 AM |
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| On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. South Sound Base in Tacoma, Washington, I want send our condolences to PFC Gibbons Family. Thank You for your service to our Nation Devon. You are a true hero. Rest In Peace Marine |
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"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence to those who would do us harm"
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Q
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Boardman, OR
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| 30 Jun 2006 9:08 AM |
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PFC Gibbons may you rest in peace held in the arms of God. Your work is done. Bravo Zulu. My heart goes out to the Gibbons family, and may God grant them comfort in his arms.
With a heavy heart I won't be able to attend, due to prior engagements.
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Morrow County, Oregon
PGR #8518
- I ride in honor of my Father, USS Burton Island, AGB-1 & USS Passumpsic, AO-107.
- My Step-Father, USS Kitkun Bay, CVE-73, & USS Gosselin, DE-710, WWII & Korea.
- My Grandfather, USN, WWII.
- My Uncle's, cousins, and nephews serving & having served in the USN, USMC, USA, USAF.
- My Son who is now serving in the US Navy Seabees.
Seabees Can DO!
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Seattleritchies
Posts: 105
Washington State Captain
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| 30 Jun 2006 10:59 AM |
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PFC Gibbons, my thanks to your and your family for your service and sacrafice.
For those meeting up at Gerties in Lakewood, brief is at 9:45am, roll out at 10:00. I plan to be there early for breakfast.
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Bud McKay
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Belfair, Wash.
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:16 AM |
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First, my heartfelt best wishes to the family of Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons. Second, it would be an honor to be there for tonight's viewing and tomorrow's funeral. I will try and meet up with the group heading through Allyn on Saturday, since I live in Belfair. Rebel -- I'll plan to meet up with your group at 0930; I'll wait at the fire station there on the main road.
I'll be on the wife's bike -- http://www.namronracing.com/Pics%2019%20Feb%2005/Harley_Harley6.jpg. She would be here in a heartbeat to ride, but she's the guest speaker at the AMA Women's Motorcycle Conference in Athen's, Georgia, and arrives there today. So I'll ride in her place.
I don't have the usual riding gear that most of you -- it's her bike; my boat situation. But I figure for an event like this, it doesn't matter.
Bud McKay
Namron Racing Team -- E-10
Racing for a Cure
www.namronracing.com
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Roy33
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DuPont Wa
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| 30 Jun 2006 11:42 AM |
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It is an honor to ride for PFC Gibbons and his family. I am a sport bike rider and would like to get my usual crew together and meet up at the bowling alley. We are all Active Duty Air Force at Mcchord and have been deployed ourselves.
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hdryderman
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| 30 Jun 2006 12:55 PM |
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My condolences to the family of PFC Gibbons. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
HDRyderman
USAF – Vietnam/SEA 71-74
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