Schmidtrock 
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Hi there, Don Bright, and I'm also sending a copy to Kevin because you
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to have your finger on the pulse here, and in case Don is on vacation
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holiday weekend and doesn't have computer access.
I'm Maggie45, a
member since January of this year, and am very honored and
very grateful to
be so. My Dad died yesterday. It was actually a blessing
since he had been
ill off and on for a while now, and was in and out of
dementia. He was a WWII
vet, a medic in the Burma Theatre, and was in the
Army of Occupation in Japan
after the war. He then was stationed at
Letterman Hospital(originally
Letterman Army, then Letterman General) on the
Presidio of San Francisco
until he retired in 1963 or 64 as a MSgt. That's
where I grew up. For the
last few weeks he's been living entirely in the
period when he and my Mom
first met and fell in love, Ft Meyer, Va. She was
the love of his life for 60
plus years. My Mom was an Army nurse at Walter
Reed during the first part of
the war. My Mom is also very ill, in fact
almost completely incapacitated by
a bad fall several months ago, and is
also in and out of dementia. It is
going to take a huge effort to get her to
the funeral, and she is determined
to go.It will most likely be in an
ambulance. My four siblings and I know she
will be following my Dad very
shortly. What I'm asking for is not a formal
mission, because it's a busy
weekend and I know everyone's got plans, but
only if there are any guys and
gals in or around Hazleton, Pa this coming
Monday morning , Jul 3, at 9:15
or so, who would kindly come and stand
outside the Church with flags. I've
discussed it with my siblings and they
all think my Mom would be thrilled,
so I said I would ask. The church is St
Gabriel's at 122 S. Wyoming St,
Hazleton. The funeral starts at 9:30. We are
having a private viewing at
Boyle's Funeral Home, 100 S. Wyoming St at 8am,
and an open viewing at 8:30
to approx 9:30. There won't be many people since
all their friends and
siblings have already passed, with the exception of one
of my Mom's sisters.
I am in southeastern Arizona and will be leaving
here about 2am to drive up
to Phoenix to catch a plane at 8am, then will be
on one flight or another
til 8pm, landing in Newark. My cell phone is
520-456-7361. My real name is
Mary-Margaret, but I also go by Maggie for my
PGR friends. I've only been
able to attend two missions because of work
obligations, and the experience
is like no other. I have seen SO MUCH healing
for the Vietnam Vets
attending. I'm a cager, but no one seems to mind. In
fact I can carry more
flags that way, although none are needed with Hardbite
as our state captain.
What a guy. Anyway, if you could just give some thought
to this I'd really
appreciate it. God bless you, and God bless the PGR and
all it's members.
Regards,
Maggie45
Mary-Margaret Goff
Bisbee,
Arizona
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Schmidtrock
American Legion Rider Post #8
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
Riding IN HONOR OF Mike "Deltoid" Bland..."It's all good"
<--------------------------> RIP Deltoid I miss you
John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis..."Optimistically pessimistic about life"
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NavyGunner8204
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| 01 Jul 2006 7:35 AM |
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Maggie,
From my family to yours our condolences on your loss. Just wanted to thank your father for his service to his country. He was definately a part of the "Greatest Generation". His service will not be forgotten. I'm from Scranton and sorely wish I could be there to honor your father. I will be there in spirit as I'll be honoring one of your father's fellow WWII vets here in Virginia Beach. God Bless to you and your family. |
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Hero, we honor thee,
keeping safe your memory
I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. (Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby 21Nov1864 following the death of her fourth son in the Civil War)
Charles W. Warthling
GMC(SW/AW) USN(Ret)
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E8MC
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| 01 Jul 2006 7:48 AM |
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Maggie -- I remember you from the Sierra Vista mission ... condolences to you and your family for the sad loss of another WWII Vet ... rest in peace, Brother!
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robs1100
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| 01 Jul 2006 8:17 AM |
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Maggie,
My prayers are with you and your family. It is such a gift to have the ability to share this time with your family. My father was a WWII vet in the South Pacific. He took hs placein Paradise in 86. Upon his recovery from a near fatal heart attack in 76, he expressed his frustration with those who "saved him." "I will never be afraid to die again. You should have left me go. It was beautiful there."
Unfortunately, I must work on Monday. I am sorry I cannot make this mission. This hero deserves the most we can offer. If I can do anything for you on Tuesday, my day is yours. I live near Stroudsburg.
Rob Clark
HM3 USN (80-84)
610-349-9712
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 01 Jul 2006 8:19 AM |
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| Maggie, our most sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved father. |
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Granny Red
Wife of USAF Vietnam Vet 68-69,
Volunteer Fire Fighter,
and PGR Chip (Dragonmaster) Foster
In loving memory of our son, Kirk Foster 1966-2003
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mle1948
Posts: 376
Central Jersey
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| 01 Jul 2006 10:13 AM |
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I will be there Maggie...the BarBque can wait.
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1966-69 USAF
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High Ridge Outlaw
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| 01 Jul 2006 4:13 PM |
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Maggie45,
I am a new member (just joined today), I am trying to switch some things around and find a babysitter for the kids. I am from Williamstown PA and would feel honored to attend.
High Ridge Outlaw
a.k.a. Vince Bartusik, Spec-4
PA Army National Guard
131st Transportation Company
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 683
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 01 Jul 2006 8:59 PM |
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Maggie, I am putting together a contingent from New Jersey and we will attend.
Our condolences on your loss and God Bless Ruel for his service to our Country. May he rest in Peace with the many other great WWII Heroes who have gone before him. |
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org
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scooter137
Posts: 384
Renton, WA
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| 01 Jul 2006 9:03 PM |
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Maggie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. Your father will surely Rest in Peace now. Thank you for your service Ruel Goff. And may God Bless and keep you all during this time.
scooter137
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well preserved body, But rather to skid in
broadside, throughly used up, totally worn
out and Loudly proclaiming
WOW..........WHAT..........A..........RIDE!!!!
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Master Sargent
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| 01 Jul 2006 10:42 PM |
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| Condolences to the family of Ruel Goff. |
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Waitaminit
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Monroeville, Pa.
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| 02 Jul 2006 9:22 AM |
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Maggie,
My condolences to you and your family. We will do our best to honor your wish to have a PGR contingent at the church and are already working on it. |
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"The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson
We are here to honor those patriots!
Don Bright
Simply a Patriot Guard Rider
US Navy 71-79
ET1(SS)
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
ASSISTANT STATE CAPTAIN, PA
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| 02 Jul 2006 9:48 AM |
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I'll be riding up from Philadelphia. Haven't decided on my route yet, but would be glad to hook up with anyone coming up from south of Hazleton.
- Lutz
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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lukester1947
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| 02 Jul 2006 10:08 AM |
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Lutz,
Looks like Northeast Extension is the way to go. Wanna meet somewhere along the way? I'll be coming from Limerick, across 663 to NE Ext. Reply or call me at 610 792-5454.
Luke
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MsUncleBuck
Posts: 168
Millville NJ
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| 02 Jul 2006 10:54 AM |
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I will be there. I'm going from Southren NJ. The route I will be taking is Commadore Barry Bridge, going north on 95 to ext. 476. I will be going up the NE Extension.
If there is anyone from the area wanting to hook up let me know my Cell# 609-774-0519, Liz
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TJdoc
Posts: 36
NW New Jersey
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| 02 Jul 2006 11:16 AM |
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We owe the WWII Vets a lot...I owe one of them my life.
--MikeE--
1966-69 USAF
93 Wing..Bridgewater, NJ
As my NJ Brother says... We owe the WWII Vets a lot... I owe two of them my life!
Maggie... My condolences to you and your family and I am sorry I will not be able to attend as I am out of the area this weekend
Rest in Peace MSgt. Ruel Goff
Tom
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NJ Hawk
Posts: 683
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
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| 02 Jul 2006 12:52 PM |
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*** ATTN NJ RIDERS ***
I will be heading into Pa for this mission for one of our own. Since I am coming from all the way in the north I am going to cut across to Rt 80 just before the Gap. The following is my itinerary.
Leaving from Vernon area at 0600 and heading straight out Rt 94 to Rt 80.
0745 Depart from Mcdonald's parking lot---Off of exit 4 westbound Rt 80. (Exit Rt 80 at exit 4 bear right and cross over Rt 94 onto Simpson Rd., stay right and follow to Mcdonald's on the right.)
0845 Arrive at the "New Blue Comet Diner" #45 Wilkes Barre-Hazleton Hwy (Rt 309). Couple of blocks from Church.
0900 Depart Diner and head over to Church for 0905 arrival.
Liz (Ms Uncle Buck) will be coming up from the south (see her previous post for times and contact). she will lead the south riders up to meet us at the diner.
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Semper Fi,
Bill "Hawk" Connelly
Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain
Marine Vet
Past NJ State Captain
Hawk@PatriotGuard.org
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
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| 02 Jul 2006 3:32 PM |
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Liz, Luke is in Limerick, so it Looks Like a Limerick Link is Likely for Luke, Lutz and Liz. Is there a place on NE Ext. that one of you knows (I rarely ride that way) where we can Link up?
- Lutz
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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lukester1947
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| 02 Jul 2006 3:56 PM |
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Lutz,
If you can get on the NE Ext without coming to Limerick, I'd say don't go out of your way just to meet up. We can meet somewhere near exit 44 (route 663) and ride up together. Limerick is off the beaten path on the way to Hazleton.
Also, the forecast is calling for scattered thunderstorms in the morning and I've never ridden in the rain.
Luke
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
ASSISTANT STATE CAPTAIN, PA
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| 02 Jul 2006 4:18 PM |
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Ok, I will try to call your cell when I get to exit 44, if there is a good place to pull off. If it rains I'll set out all the earlier so we can take it nice and easy.
- Lutz
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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jgarner47
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| 02 Jul 2006 5:12 PM |
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I'll be leaving from Lebanon, PA around 7 AM - taking PA 72 to I-81 to Hazelton.
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SoldiersAngelAmy
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NE Pennsylvania
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| 02 Jul 2006 5:26 PM |
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Sorry this is last minute folks....
I have been at meetings all weekend and just spoke with Don yesterday.
PA PGR in Region 3 and 4 have been emailed:
Rally Point will be 8:30 AM in the Wendy's parking lot on 309 South in Hazleton. Park bike at Wendy's and we will be across the street having coffee at the Blue Comet Diner.
PLEASE bring your flags, we will be lining the entrance to the church and it's a BIG church!  Maggie HAS NOT requested an escort beyond the church as of last night when I spoke with her, so this will be a Flag gathering only. We are parking in the Wendy's Parking lot because they are NOT open that early and we need the space. Chris from the Blue Comet will NOT allow us to take up the small lot he has at the diner. I will be at the Comet at 8:00AM! Thanks in advance! Amy PGR PA Ride Capt. Soldiers' Angel and Founder SARC http://www.pasarc.com |
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MsUncleBuck
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| 02 Jul 2006 7:41 PM |
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I know there is a rest stop before the Lehigh Valley Tunnel, and one a few miles after the tunnel. I would like to stop at the one before the tunnel. I think 0600hrs ( 6:00am ) would be a good time because of the weather is calling for some rain in that area in the morning.
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deeptread
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| 02 Jul 2006 7:46 PM |
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My condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ruel Goff.
I will be there.
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Lutzkicksass
Posts: 381
Philadelphia
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| 03 Jul 2006 7:39 AM |
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Posted By MsUncleBuck on 07/02/2006 7:41 PM
I know there is a rest stop before the Lehigh Valley Tunnel, and one a few miles after the tunnel. I would like to stop at the one before the tunnel. I think 0600hrs ( 6:00am ) would be a good time because of the weather is calling for some rain in that area in the morning.
Liz Unfortnately I didn't see this until 0530. The Lehigh Tunnel is at least an hour from here, if not more, and that if I were ready to go. Hazleton is less than two hours from here, I had planned to head out at 0600 which would have given me 40 extra minutes to play with.
Lukester had already scratched (for very good reason), so when I saw I had missed you (liz) by an hour, I had to scratch too. I feel very badly about this, but it can happen when planning time is short. I hope you were not inconvenienced.
Hoping that all goes well for the rest.
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"It's not about what happened in the past. It's not about what might happen in the future. It's about The Ride, for Christ's Sake." - Sgt. Jennifer Hartman, U.S. Army, 21, killed in Iraq by a Religion of Peace car bomb. Click to view THE RIDE |
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ItsButaDream55
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| 03 Jul 2006 2:20 PM |
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| My condolences to you and your family Maggie45 and my sincere thanks to your father for his honorable service to our country in WWII. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your many wonderful memories of him. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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