Schmidtrock 
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FINAL ITINERARY for PFC DEVON GIBBONS, Port Orchard WA:WHEN: Saturday, 01 JULY 1400hrs (Arrive 1330hrs, or 1:30)
WHERE: Port Orchard Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints - 3877 SE Mullenix Rd, Port Orchard
STAGING: Hi-Joy Bowling Alley - 1011 Bethel Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Please arrive no later than 1230 with water and flags. One of our members will bring 2 cases water (Arrive 1130 if you wish to eat lunch first. The Hi-Joy will be ready for us.)
RIDERS BRIEFING: 1245hrs
KICKSTANDS UP: 1300hrs. (1pm) We will ride pegs down in honor of this Hero.
DIRECTIONS:
Riders From Southworth Ferry:
From Southworth Ferry Dock - Take left on West Hwy. 160 (Sedgwick Rd.) approx 6 miles to Bethel Rd. (2nd stop light). Turn right and take to *** Hi-Joy Bowl (through 2 stop lights, immediately before round-about) on right.
***For Friday night service - veer right off Bethel Rd. onto Mitchell, follow to Rill Chapel Funeral Home on right directly across from St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
For Riders Coming from Hwy-16
From Bremerton and points north - Take Hwy. 16 East to Clifton Rd./Tremont St. Exit toward Port Orchard (follow loop back under freeway on Tremont). Follow Tremont (turns into SE Lund Ave.) to Bethel Rd (5th stop light), turn left on Bethel Rd. to *** Hi-Joy Bowl (immediately before round-about) on right.
***For Friday night service - veer right off Bethel Rd. onto Mitchell, follow to Rill Chapel Funeral Home on right directly across from St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
From Tacoma - Take Hwy. 16 to Sedgwick Rd. exit, right on Sedgwick to Bethel Rd. Left on Bethel to *** Hi-Joy Bowl (immediately before round-about) on right.
***For Friday night service - veer right off Bethel Rd. onto Mitchell, follow to Rill Chapel Funeral Home on right directly across from St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
For Riders Coming From The South Who Want To Go Straight To The Church:
Take the Mullinex Rd exit. Turn right at the bottom of ramp. Go 1.5 miles. Church will be on left side of road.
From staging area (Hi Joy Bowl) to church:
Left out of Hi Joy parking lot onto Bethel Ave. 4.7 miles (past three traffic lights) Left onto Mullinex Rd. It is a T-Intersection and only can turn left. Go 1.5 miles to church on left side of road.
App. driving time from staging area is 8 minutes.
There are groups riding in from all directions. Please see individual posts to hook up with any of these groups…
Ox will lead the North end riders from Lynnwood via the Southworth Ferry.
Rebel Cowboy will lead a group from Hawk’s Prairie around through Shelton & Alyn.
Seattleritchies will lead a group in from Gertie’s in Tacoma across the Narrows Bridge.
Jeffmcpa will be coming in from Eastern WA.
Devon's family has also invited us to attend the public viewing at 1800hrs (6pm) on Friday at Rill's Life Tribute Center - 1151 Mitchell Av, Port Orchard, WA 98366 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 to pay my respects…haven't found a backseat to ride in on, so will likely be caging from Tacoma.)
I wish you all a safe ride/drive as you journey to pay tribute to one of America’s Finest Heroes.
With Respect,
~CleverLori
Ride Captain
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 603-06 June 26, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons, 19, of Port Orchard, Wash., died on June 23, in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained on April 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. Gibbons was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Media with questions about this soldier can call the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 291-2591. Devon Gibbons, 19, of Port Orchard, WA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2006 from severe injuries sustained in a roadside bombing in Iraq on April 11th.
Devon served with the 4th Infantry Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team from Fort Hood Texas. He had been in Iraq for about a month when a remote-controlled roadside bomb was detonated beneath the armored vehicle he was driving. Three other soldiers in the vehicle died.
Devon was flown for emergency care to Germany and then to San Antonio. For 2 1/2 months, he fought through infections and other complications.
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Schmidtrock
Riding with Respect
"Look back, but don't stare."
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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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Bill 'Snap' Lines - Rest In Peace now Brother. I'll miss you.
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ericdx
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Everett, Wa
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| 26 Jun 2006 8:04 AM |
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May the Lord bless PFC Gibbon's family, and strengthen them in their time of loss, and may PFC Gibbon's Rest in Peace. The Lord has another angel to walk the post in Heaven, as Devon did on Earth.
Standing by in Everett, Wa.
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bjenning
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Silverdale, WA.
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| 26 Jun 2006 8:56 AM |
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To Devon's loved ones - I read your words about your last few months with Devon and am thankful that you were able to spend that precious time with him before he left us. I pray God grants you peace and strength through this difficult time. My wife and I have been following Devon's case since it broke in April, and Devon has been in our thoughts and prayers. I am comforted to know his pain is over and stand ready to render honors to this hero if we are invited.
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Respectfully,
Robert Jennings
FCCS(SW), USN (Ret)
Peninsula District Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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CleverLori
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Seattle, WA
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| 26 Jun 2006 9:03 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers have been with Devon & his family since he was injured, and will continue to be with them as they lay their loved one to rest. Devon is at peace, free from pain, and walks with the Lord. Who could ask for anything greater?
Devon, you are a Hero and will be missed by all.
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E8MC
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| 26 Jun 2006 9:07 AM |
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Condolences to the family and friends of PFC Devon Gibbons -- thank you for your military service ... rest in peace, Brother!
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OrdieChief
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Woodinville, WA
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| 26 Jun 2006 9:13 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of PFC Gibbons. Rest In Peace soldier. |
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densahog
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| 26 Jun 2006 9:51 AM |
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Our hearts go out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Jun 2006 10:21 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of PFC Gibbons. Rest in Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Granny Red
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Paradise, TX
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| 26 Jun 2006 10:25 AM |
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| Our most sincere condolences to the family of Devon Gibbons. May God Bless. |
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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
"We pray that God will visit that empty place inside your heart where tears are born, and give you comfort, and a rock to cling to in the storms this tragedy has brought." |
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MMCGunny
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North Bend, WA
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| 26 Jun 2006 10:32 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family of PFC Gibbons. The Marines MC stand ready to ride in honor of Devon's service. |
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Semper Fi,
Gunny
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db4175
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| 26 Jun 2006 11:21 AM |
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| My prayers and deepest thoughts go to PFC Gibbons and his family. He will never be forgotten by those who have gone before and those yet to serve. |
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Rdbling Lady
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Lincoln County Ride Captain Dresden, Maine
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| 26 Jun 2006 3:08 PM |
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| On behalf of the Maine Patriot Guard Riders, Our deepest condolences go out to the family. Words could never express our gratitude for this young American hero for carrying the torch of freedom and liberty for all. May God comfort and strengthen his family during these most difficult times. Rest in Peace. |
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Trophy Club Texas Bikers
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| 26 Jun 2006 4:46 PM |
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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.
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imagrama
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| 26 Jun 2006 5:00 PM |
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My heart aches for your loss of your precious Devon. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dynadog57
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Puyallup, WA
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| 26 Jun 2006 8:04 PM |
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To friends and family of Private First Class Gibbons I offer condolences and humbly thank Private First Class Gibbons for his heroic service. May he rest in peace. Standing by..............
Ken Lewis
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DrWho
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| 26 Jun 2006 10:15 PM |
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My condolences to the Gibbons family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Devon that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to
me.. It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.
You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad.
I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.
I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.
Q
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
& www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org
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Truemensa
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| 26 Jun 2006 11:50 PM |
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My Deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of
PFC. Devon Gibbons
May you rest in peace. A True American Hero.
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Garry Van Kirk
PGR
Bullhead City, Arizona
Sacred; adj. Dedicated to a person or purpose: a memorial sacred to those killed in battle.
Consecrated by love and reverence.
It's Not An Adventure; It's A Lifestyle; For Life!
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CleverLori
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Seattle, WA
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| 27 Jun 2006 12:17 PM |
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Attempts to contact the family are in the works, as are ride plans. Patriot Guard Riders of the NW would be most honored to pay our respects to this hero.
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scooter137
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Renton, WA
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| 27 Jun 2006 1:14 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences for the friends and family of PFC Devon Gibbons. Rest in Peace for your mission is over now. God Bless and Keep you and yours, always and in all ways.
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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CleverLori
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Seattle, WA
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| 27 Jun 2006 1:45 PM |
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This Mission is CONFIRMED per the family's request.
More details forthcoming.
National will move this thread to the Confirmed Mission thread shortly.
With Respect,
~CleverLori
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LooseLucy
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Atlanta, GA
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| 27 Jun 2006 1:50 PM |
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To the family and friends of PFC Devon Gibbons, a True American Hero:
May God bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
My prayers are with you. PFC Gibbons, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Sue
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In life we know this: They stood so brave and tall in honor of their country they gave
Their life ~ Their all.
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Wescoot2
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| 27 Jun 2006 2:22 PM |
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ericdx
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| 27 Jun 2006 4:45 PM |
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I will be on the mission Saturday morning, to honor this fine young man.
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Chief Petty Officer, USN
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bjenning
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Silverdale, WA.
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| 27 Jun 2006 6:58 PM |
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| If you are coming to Port Orchard via Hwy. 16 from Tacoma, take the Sedgwick exit, right to Bethel Rd., left to Hi-Joy Bowl. If you are coming from Bremerton, take the Clifton Rd./Tremont St. exit, right on Tremont (turns into SE Lund Ave.) to Bethel Rd., left to Hi-Joy Bowl. Please ride safe everyone. |
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Respectfully,
Robert Jennings
FCCS(SW), USN (Ret)
Peninsula District Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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Sonnyt
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| 27 Jun 2006 7:40 PM |
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To the family and friends of PFC Devon Gibbons, our sincere condolences.He will not be forgotten. I would be honored to attend .
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