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harly69g 
Posts: 8893
Mid-West Regional Capt.
KY,IN,OH,MI,IL,WI,
Canada
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Owensboro, KY
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| 03 Aug 2006 6:52 PM |
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This is the final Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Sgt. Dustin Laird, who gave all on 8/1/06.
It is a go; all contacts have been made.
Services are at the East Side Cemetery only, Saturday 8/12/06, at approximately 1330 hrs in Martin, TN., per the family request.
Ride Captains:
Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is Russ Martz (Merlin), who can be reached on his cell at 731-613-0540.
Weather: The current weather forecast for Martin on 8/12/06 is partly sunny with a high of 93° with a 20% chance of rain. Dress appropriately. Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them; flags on bikes would be great. If you’re not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra flags you’ve got.
Staging Site & Time: From 1200 hrs to 1300 hrs at the OLD Wal-Mart. Here is a link to a map to the staging area: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=wal-mart,+martin,+tn&ie=UTF8&ll=36.348453,-88.851156&spn=0.020877,0.038624&om=0
Departure: The departure time from the staging area to the cemetery is 1300 hrs. All bikes will present a uniform appearance as we ride from the staging area to the cemetery in a staggered formation. Anyone not able to stage should meet at East Side Cemetery. The attached link is a map of where you can find the East Side Cemetery: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=east+side+cemetery,+martin,+tn&ie=UTF8&ll=36.343337,-88.838711&spn=0.010439,0.019312&om=0
Please remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 742-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 03, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY CASUALTY
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dustin D. Laird, 23, of Martin, Tenn., died on Aug. 2 during
combat operations in Rawah, Iraq. Laird was assigned to the Army National
Guard 913th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Union City, Tenn.
Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Tennessee
National Guard public affairs office at (615) 313-0662.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
Senior Ride Capt for countys of: Crittenden, Caldwell, Union, Webster, Mclean, Hopkins, Muhlenburg, Henderson, Daviess, Ohio, Hancock.
KY State site: www.pgrofky.com
IN State site: www.indianapatriotguard.org
OH State site: www.ohiopgr.org
MI State site: www.pgrmichigan.org
IL State site: www.ilpatriotguard.com
WI State site: www.patriotguard-wi.org |
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sandersj26
Posts: 752
Kingsport, TN
Past TN PGR State Captain
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| 03 Aug 2006 7:01 PM |
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I am so saddened to learn we have another Fallen Hero. God be with and bless the Laird Family.
I pray for each involved that they find strength, during their time of mourning.
On behalf of the PGR and myself, our sincere condolences are being sent to the family.
I have already gathered information for contact purposes. I will first speak to the CAO before making any attempt to contact the family directly.
Please join me in a silent prayer for this family. We have a special love for this soldier and his family. If you can, please request prayer for each of them with your church. God Bless the Laird's |
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Jeff "J" Sanders
Past TN PGR State Captain (2549)
Blue Knights TN VI
SCRC #273
USA NG '94-'97
USAF '82-'92
"You only live once"
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flsquest
Posts: 103
Bartlett, TN
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| 03 Aug 2006 7:48 PM |
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My heart is swollen with sadness for this brave warriors friends and family. I offer my sincere condolences and will continue to pray for peace that will pass all understanding. Sgt. Laird has served his country with dignity and given his all to protect our freedoms, and I'm standing by in Bartlett to serve him as he has served his country.
Dustin, May you rest in Peace my friend.
God Bless you!!!
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"NEVER AGAIN"
Fred Stephens
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Kennyv
Posts: 84
Powhatan Ar Ne Arkansas RC
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| 03 Aug 2006 8:21 PM |
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My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Sgt. Laird. He gave all so we can live in a free america. Standing by in Black Rock Ar.
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Ken Voyles
I ride in honor of my dad Argus Voyles retired Army. My uncles Conrad Voyles retired Army, Leeo Denton Army POW Korea Tiger Survivor, Bart Voyles USAF |
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oldgoldstar
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| 03 Aug 2006 8:26 PM |
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| God Bless the Family of Sgt. Laird...know that we share in your grief and loss of this American Hero. Dustin, rest in peace and take your rightful place at the right hand of God in the company of your fallen comrades w ho wait with open arms to welcome you home. |
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escortbike
Posts: 76
Dyersburg, Tn.
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| 03 Aug 2006 9:02 PM |
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May the LORD bless, hold and and grant strength to the family of Sgt. Laird, who is now in the arms of our LORD. Thank you Sgt. Laird, for serving, and standing up for the rights of others. I now will be praying the rosary for our hero and his family.
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We honor those who have served, those who are serving, and those who will serve in the future. |
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merlin
Posts: 98
Senior TN Ride Capt (Jackson)
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| 03 Aug 2006 9:13 PM |
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My condolences to the family, friends and compatriots of a fallen hero, Sgt. Dustin D. Laird. We pray for the family, knowing that Dustin is now with God. Rest in peace, your tour is done.
Standing by in Jackson [ Medina] should this mission be confirmed. |
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Merlin
Senior TN Ride Capt.(Jackson)
All gave some, some gave all
Semper Fi |
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tomkatz4
Posts: 590
Florence AL
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| 03 Aug 2006 9:57 PM |
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| Our condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Dustin Laird, another Fallen American Hero. Thank you for your service to our Country. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
PGR BoD / ALR AL Post 11 Charter Member / USN |
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 796
Poway, CA
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| 03 Aug 2006 10:34 PM |
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| Condolences to the family of Sgt Laird. We will not forget your service and your sacrifice. Remembering Dustin and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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huggieB
Posts: 177
Rainier WA
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| 03 Aug 2006 10:44 PM |
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| Condolences from my family to the family of Sgt. Laird |
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bucksgted
Posts: 20
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| 04 Aug 2006 8:36 AM |
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To the family of Sgt. Laird, I grieve for your loss. Thank you for sharing your son with us and allowing him to do his duty, protecting us and allowing us to enjoy freedoms blessings. May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
I'm standing by in Union City for conformation of this mission. The 913th is based here and I know some of these folks. Sgt. Laird is from Martin, just 10 miles away.
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leacrabb
Posts: 543
24\7 NO BORDERS Just Remember why we started this
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| 04 Aug 2006 9:24 AM |
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| Another of Americas finest gone. May the Lord keep him and surround his Family with love and peace. Now is the time for us,The Free that he fought to preserve, to stand in Honor of his memory. Arkansas Standing by At the ready. |
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Riding in Honor of:SSG. Billy L. Crabb(my dad), PFC Donald Ray Crabb US Army,Larry Allen Crabb USN RET. (my namesake),John Pryor USN, Alr; Lewis Webb ALR/PGR; Lowell Lemon ALR/PGR (my friends) ; Metodio Bandonill Staff Sgt.(my son-in-law), Gabriel and LT. DeMoors; Derek J. Plowman Pfc, Kelon Dewain Jones Spc, Michail Browning USAF, Justin Laird Sgt, Adam Murray Lance Cpl, Joshua Cates CPL, Steve Silas PGR, Zachary Alday SA USN, Bobby R. West SPC, Brian C. Hopper USMC, Herschel Peach MSGT, William Hayden"Pappy" Jones Ret., Cal Manning, Charles Earl Wilson CPL Ret., Jeffery Howard Pattberg Ssgt, Donald Champlin Lance Cpl, John. E Hale LCpl, Fred Ransbottom Maj., Kenneth Roberts Ret., Scott L Smith, Gerald McMillan SSGt., Kyle Nolen HS,Aron Preston Spc, Santana Himenez Sgt., David Cook Sgt., William T. Warren FSGT., John G. Brown Sgt !st Class, Michael V. Taylor Maj., Craig Lavalley Sgt., Alan Shaw Sgt., Travis Buford Pfc., Justin Estes SSgt., Freeman Gardner Jr. Ssgt, Lt. Paul Baker TCFD, Donovan D. Witham, PFC US ARMY, Michael Yarbrough, SGT. USMC, The Johnson Family, Benton Ar.(my Heros), Don Horton PGR/RC (Dragonnn), VNVMC Buffalo Bill
And the many other men and women that have and do serve that I may, as a free man, serve to Honor them.
If You do Not stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to Stand in Front of them. Semper Fi |
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dlema25247
Posts: 806
Rhode Island - Lead Ride Captain
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| 04 Aug 2006 10:00 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Sgt. Dustin D. Laird, a true American Hero. Thank you sir for serving this great nation. The Patriot Guard Riders would be proud to honor your memory. You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Respect & Honor,
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David Lema
Lead Ride Captain - Rhode Island
"One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested."
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 04 Aug 2006 10:07 AM |
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| Thank you Dustin, for your service, and for your sacrifice. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time. |
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redgmcgirl
Posts: 10
north west Tenn.
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| 04 Aug 2006 5:40 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this fine young Man , who gave his life, so that we all may have freedom. Let his memory bring peace to your hearts at this very sad time for you.
Standing by to ride in Newbern, TN |
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dreamcatcher
Posts: 3661
TN State Captain Antioch, TN
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| 04 Aug 2006 7:51 PM |
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Our prayers are with the family of Sgt. Laird, may the Lord have his Hand on you to give you peace in your time of sorrow. Sgt. Laid, your work here is done, thank you for your service to our country, go home now, and rest in the arms of our Lord. He is welcoming your home.
Dreamcatcher
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Annette Robeck
aka Dreamcatcher
Proud Mom of an Army National Guard Daughter
Proud Wife of an USAF Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Steve "Hollywood" Jordan - 29 Nov 2009
PGR member and friend John "SmokyMtnSporty" Deniakis - 09 Jun 2008
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
PGR Ride Captain (Ret) Mike "Deltoid" Bland - 22 Feb 2008
"It's all good"
A.L.R. Post #88, Donelson, TN
dreamcatcher@patriotguard.org
http://www.myspace.com/cherokeedreamcatcher
http://www.facebook.com/tn.dreamcatcher
LET THEM KNOW WE CARE AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...............NEVER FORGET |
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DrWho
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| 04 Aug 2006 10:04 PM |
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My condolences to the Laird family.
This hero will not be forgotten.
Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and
info on Dustin 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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mike2
Posts: 36
Alamo,Tn
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| 05 Aug 2006 8:14 AM |
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Our prayers for the family an friends of Dustin.....May the Lord comfort them in their loss....
Thank you Dustin for your supreme sacrifice for each one of us.
Standing by,
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CleverLori
Posts: 977
Seattle, WA
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| 05 Aug 2006 8:17 AM |
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My condolences to the family & friends of this great Hero.
Sgt Laird, thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. |
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ndtazman
Posts: 369
Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 05 Aug 2006 11:50 AM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Thank you for your service Sgt. Dustin Laird. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace soldier. |
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AnnieM
Posts: 143
Ethridge TN
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| 05 Aug 2006 12:34 PM |
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Dustin's family and friends that God will give them the strength they will need to get through the difficult times ahead of them.
Your son is a Hero and his sacrifice in the fight for our freedom will never be forgotten. May God Bless you with His peace.
Standing by in Ethridge TN
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Proud blue star parents of Nick and Joe. USCG |
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TennVic
Posts: 298
Tennessee
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| 05 Aug 2006 5:29 PM |
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My condolences to the Laird family.
May you find peace and understanding in Gods love.
Sgt Laird thankyou for your service and sacrifice for your family and nation.
Never forget!
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tennvic@patriotguard.org
In memory of:
J. A. "Pete" Barbree - Seaman 2nd Class, USN WWII - "Dad"
1st LT Lance Workman - KIA Jul 11, 1971, QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM. Childhood friend. |
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deanm
Posts: 44
Kennett, MO
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| 05 Aug 2006 8:19 PM |
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With great personal pain and grief, may I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to Dustin's family. Tennessee has been overly represented by our lost heros fighting for our freedom. As a Vietnam veteran, I remember coming home from battle, scorned by the youth of the day, the college campus demonstrations, and the indifference the general public had for us. Let us not allow this tragedy to repeat itself. We honor those who have served and are serving. Thank you, Dustin for your service and your sacrifice. Your battle is over as you position yourself among other heros that have paid the ultimate sacrifice at the right hand of the Father.
God bless you. May you rest in peace, soldier!
I will ride with honor and respect for Sgt. Dustin Laird.
Standing by in Kennett, Missouri for further orders.
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Dean Mellstrom
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shelleygene
Posts: 67
Dresden, TN
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| 06 Aug 2006 7:21 AM |
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| Heartfelt prayers go out to the family of Sgt Laird. This is a time in which there are no words to express the true sadness we feel at your loss. May every American honor those who give their lives in service to our nation. |
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Granny Red
Posts: 689
Paradise, TX
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| 06 Aug 2006 7:55 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Dustin Laird.
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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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