From news at txpgr.org Sun Mar 1 19:33:03 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:33:03 EST Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fwd: Welcome to the "News_txpgr.org" mailing list Message-ID: ____________________________________ From: news-request at txpgr.org To: sandbaggersas at aol.com Sent: 3/1/2009 7:19:51 P.M. Central Standard Time Subj: Welcome to the "News_txpgr.org" mailing list news at txpgr.org **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From news at txpgr.org Fri Mar 6 15:37:51 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:37:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: Nationwide Email - 2009 Gathering of the Guard - Ogden, Utah, 30 July - 2 Aug 2009 (AR) Message-ID: <463735.86874.qm@web56702.mail.re3.yahoo.com> --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Gene Leslie wrote: From: Gene Leslie Subject: Fw: Nationwide Email - 2009 Gathering of the Guard - Ogden, Utah, 30 July - 2 Aug 2009 (AR) To: "Jim Roberts" Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 2:49 PM --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Elise Kinstler-Maley wrote: From: Elise Kinstler-Maley Subject: Nationwide Email - 2009 Gathering of the Guard - Ogden, Utah, 30 July - 2 Aug 2009 (AR) To: "info" Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 1:31 PM ? Patriot Guard Riders National Gathering of the Guard, July 30-August 2, 2009 ? Located approximately 40 miles north of Salt Lake City nestled at the base of the majestic Wasatch Mountain range is Ogden, Utah, site of the Gathering of the Guard 2009. ? The Gathering of the Guard 2009 planning committee has organized the best and most meaningful event possible to make this ?A Weekend to Remember!?? We are offering you an experience that will further validate the mission of PGR while providing a fun and enjoyable vacation.? With national and local sponsorships, as well as support of the local community, proceeds from this event will be donated to PGR and the Help on the HomeFront (HOTH) Program. ? The dates for this event were intentionally selected to capitalize on Utah?s mild summer climate, beautiful mountain views, and some of the best motorcycle riding routes in the country.? Not coincidentally, this event occurs immediately before opening day at the Sturgis Rally.? If you are planning to attend Sturgis, GOTG should be your first stop.? Leaving Sunday morning, August 2, you will arrive in Sturgis in time for the official opening.? ? There will be plenty of activities for every member of the family.?? Here are just a few of the plans for this event: ? ? ????????? Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising ????????? The largest Healing Field ever, with nearly 5,000 American Flags covering five acres* ????????? Vendor and exhibitor booths ????????? Nationally acclaimed and local entertainment ????????? Sounds of Freedom Concert featuring The Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad (August 1) ** ????????? Group or self-guided ride plans ????????? Poker Runs ????????? Motorcycle ?Parade of States? ????????? Biker Rodeo ????????? Bike and Car Wash ????????? Car and Motorcycle Show ????????? Military Flyovers and Static Military Displays ????????? Silent auction and raffle ????????? Climbing Wall ????????? Children?s Play Area ????????? Block Party on Ogden?s Historic 25th Street including Beer Garden ????????? Gold Star Families Sunday Morning breakfast, free for all registered attendees ????????? Prayer Service and Sturgis Rally Staging and send off ? Until April 1, registration is $45 for one person, $75 for two.? After April 1, prices will increase by $10 per person. ? Your registration will include: ? ?????? Official Gathering of the Guard 2009 T-Shirt (if registered by June 15, 2009) ?????? Commemorative Dog Tag ?????? Commemorative Program and discount coupons ?????? One Poker Run hand ? additional hands $10 ?????? One ticket for prize drawing ?????? Venue Access ?????? Entertainment** (not including headline concert) ?????? All Rides and Events ?????? Corporate or locally sponsored meals ?????? Entry in the bike parade ? With all of this, the only thing missing is you!? Your early registration will assist us in obtaining corporate and private sponsorships, increasing the total donations made to the Help on the Homefront Program. ? To register for GOTG 2009, purchase concert tickets, make hotel or camping reservations, sign up to be a vendor or purchase event merchandise, visit http://gotg.patriotguard.org ? If you encounter problems accessing the GOTG website, please email kelly.yocum at patriotguard.org for technical support.? ? * Presented by Mike?s Guardian Eagle Foundation and the Gold Star Families of Utah with all proceeds donated to PGR?s National Help On The Homefront (HOTH) program and other national and local veteran projects.? To learn more or to sponsor a flag, please visit the Healing Field of Honor page on the Gathering of the Guard website. ? **Advanced ticket purchase for the headline concert, Kentucky Headhunters and Confederate Railroad, are available for $25 per person, $30 if purchased day of the show. ? ? Gary "K'huna" Yocum Utah State Captain Patriot Guard Riders 801-317-1804 sc at pgrutah.org ? www.patriotguard.org "Riding With Respect" ? ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From news at txpgr.org Sun Mar 22 17:26:39 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:26:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: semper fi Message-ID: <639426.84876.qm@web56704.mail.re3.yahoo.com> --- On Sun, 3/22/09, Melba Conaway wrote: From: Melba Conaway Subject: Fw: semper fi To: "Larry Wells" , "Bob McElroy" , "Beverly Johnson" , "Anna Carter" Cc: "Janie Basinger" , "flora hogue" , "Charles Baker" , "Cheryl Blevins" , "Clyde Conaway" , "Ken Conaway" , "Myra Wells - Valornet" , "Mary Gresham" Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 4:29 PM #yiv1469645260 v\:* { } #yiv1469645260 v\:* { } ? ? Subject: semper fi Last Tuesday, as President Obama got off the helicopter in front of the White House, he was carrying a baby piglet under each arm. The squared away Marine guard snaps to attention, Salutes and says:? "Nice pigs, sir." The President replies, "These are not pigs...these are authentic Arkansas Razorback Hogs.? I got one for Secretary of State? Hillary Clinton and I got one for Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi." The squared away Marine again snaps to attention, Salutes and says,? "Excellent trade, sir." ? ? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.22/2015 - Release Date: 03/20/09 19:01:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 29100 bytes Desc: not available URL: From news at txpgr.org Mon Mar 23 17:29:43 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:29:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: PGR Statewide - AR - Short Notice - Joseph L. Ciaccio, USN Veteran, NLR, 24 Mar 09 Message-ID: <393202.49639.qm@web56704.mail.re3.yahoo.com> --- On Mon, 3/23/09, Gene Leslie wrote: From: Gene Leslie Subject: Fw: PGR Statewide - AR - Short Notice - Joseph L. Ciaccio, USN Veteran, NLR, 24 Mar 09 To: "Jim Roberts" Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 4:52 PM --- On Mon, 3/23/09, PGR - Elise Kinstler-Maley wrote: From: PGR - Elise Kinstler-Maley Subject: PGR Statewide - AR - Short Notice - Joseph L. Ciaccio, USN Veteran, NLR, 24 Mar 09 To: "info" Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 3:16 PM SHORT NOTICE CONFIRMED MISSION ? Joseph Louis Ciaccio United States Navy Veteran North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, 24 MAR 2009 ? ?? The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by Little Rock Funeral Home to? attend the funeral service for United States Navy Veteran Joseph? Louis Ciaccio, 70.? The service will be held on Tuesday, 24? Mar 2009, 1200 hrs., at the Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery committal shelter,? 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas. ? Military Honors will be rendered for this veteran, who has no known? surviving relatives and passed away at Joseph L. McClellan Memorial Veterans'? Hospital on 20 Mar 2009.? Funeral arrangements are being handled? by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock.? ? STAGING TIME/LOCATION: 1130 hrs, Tuesday, 24 Mar? 2009, at the Committal Shelter, Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery, for flag line? only...NO ESCORT. ? ? WEATHER FORECAST:? Windy? with heavy thunderstorms later in the day. A few storms may be severe. High 66F.? Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80%. 1 to 2 inches of rain? expected. ? ? ? Mission thread:? http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/1116023/view/topic/Default.aspx (http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/1116023/view/topic/Default.aspx) ? ? Ride Captain for this mission:? Gayle "Scooter" Browning, _scooter at patriotguard.org_ (mailto:scooter at patriotguard.org) ,? 501-681-8305. ? ? Respectfully submitted, ? Gayle? "Scooter" Browning Arkansas HOTH Coordinator Patriot Guard? Riders ? "Standing for Those Who Stood for? US" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From news at txpgr.org Tue Mar 24 18:45:34 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:45:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: Do you know what this is? Message-ID: <786832.81845.qm@web56702.mail.re3.yahoo.com> --- On Mon, 3/23/09, Melba Conaway wrote: From: Melba Conaway Subject: Fw: Do you know what this is? To: "Christy Plunkett" , "Brad Conaway" , "Beverly Johnson" , "Anna Carter" Cc: "Jim Roberts" , "Janie Basinger" , "flora hogue" , "Charles Baker" , "Cheryl Blevins" , "Clyde Conaway" , "Ken Conaway" , "Myra Wells - Valornet" Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 2:56 PM #yiv1187237987 v\:* { } #yiv1187237987 v\:* { } ? ? Subject: Do you know what this is? ? This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home and put in the Memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad ... Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen Warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? Because it is heart warming? and praise worthy.. The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect. But we can do something about it. We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave men and women in uniform. ????????? William C. Thomson ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Purple Heart Marine WW11 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.24/2018 - Release Date: 03/23/09 06:52:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 72355 bytes Desc: not available URL: From news at txpgr.org Tue Mar 24 20:17:28 2009 From: news at txpgr.org (News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:17:28 -0500 Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: Do you know what this is? In-Reply-To: <786832.81845.qm@web56702.mail.re3.yahoo.com> References: <786832.81845.qm@web56702.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: awesome and true..... Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:45:34 -0700 To: ET_PGR at yahoogroups.com; news at txpgr.org; ostate4454 at yahoo.com From: news at txpgr.org Subject: [News_txpgr.org] Fw: Do you know what this is? --- On Mon, 3/23/09, Melba Conaway wrote: From: Melba Conaway Subject: Fw: Do you know what this is? To: "Christy Plunkett" , "Brad Conaway" , "Beverly Johnson" , "Anna Carter" Cc: "Jim Roberts" , "Janie Basinger" , "flora hogue" , "Charles Baker" , "Cheryl Blevins" , "Clyde Conaway" , "Ken Conaway" , "Myra Wells - Valornet" Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 2:56 PM Subject: Do you know what this is? This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home and put in the Memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad ... Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen Warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? Because it is heart warming and praise worthy.. The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect. But we can do something about it. We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave men and women in uniform. William C. Thomson Purple Heart Marine WW11 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.24/2018 - Release Date: 03/23/09 06:52:00 _________________________________________________________________ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail?. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=TXT_MSGTX_WL_HM_express_032009#colortheme -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The story below is not quite accurate. 2009/3/24 News and Information for the North Texas Patriot Guard < news at txpgr.org> > > > --- On *Mon, 3/23/09, Melba Conaway * wrote: > > From: Melba Conaway > Subject: Fw: Do you know what this is? > To: "Christy Plunkett" , "Brad Conaway" > , "Beverly Johnson" , > "Anna Carter" > Cc: "Jim Roberts" , "Janie Basinger" < > jbasinger00 at yahoo.com>, "flora hogue" , "Charles > Baker" , "Cheryl Blevins" , > "Clyde Conaway" , "Ken Conaway" < > kectfs at etex.net>, "Myra Wells - Valornet" > Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 2:56 PM > > > > *Subject:* Do you know what this is? > > > This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, > now home to the 4th Infantry division. > It will eventually be shipped home and put in the > Memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX > > The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, > who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many > hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad ... > Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; > he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue > as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen > Warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months. > To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the > soldier > comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. > Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? > Because it is heart warming and praise worthy.. > The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect. > But we can do something about it. > We can pass this along to as many people as we can in > honor of all our brave men and women in uniform. > > William C. Thomson > Purple Heart Marine WW11 > ------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.24/2018 - Release Date: 03/23/09 > 06:52:00 > > > > _______________________________________________ > News_txpgr.org mailing list > News_txpgr.org at vps.hal-deb.net > http://vps.hal-deb.net/mailman/listinfo/news_txpgr.org > > -- Kathy Berry Life is all about choices. 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Fallen Heroes Memorial Service, North Little Rock AR, 28 MAR 09 Message-ID: <510994.35214.qm@web56701.mail.re3.yahoo.com> --- On Thu, 3/26/09, Gene Leslie wrote: From: Gene Leslie Subject: Fw: PGR Statewide - AR - 6th Annual AR. Fallen Heroes Memorial Service, North Little Rock AR, 28 MAR 09 To: "Jim Roberts" Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 7:55 AM --- On Wed, 3/25/09, PGR - Elise Kinstler-Maley wrote: From: PGR - Elise Kinstler-Maley Subject: PGR Statewide - AR - 6th Annual AR. Fallen Heroes Memorial Service, North Little Rock AR, 28 MAR 09 To: "info" Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 6:06 PM MISSION UPDATE ? Shuttle Service will be provided to/from the? staging location at the Wal-Mart parking lot. Due to the extremely limited? parking at the cemetery, all cagers are encouraged to take advantage? of this service. We will ensure that everyone wishing to attend will have a ride? to the service. ? ***************************************************************************** ? http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1105436/view/topic/Default.aspx ? CONFIRMED MISSION 6th Annual Arkansas Fallen Heroes? Memorial Service Arkansas State Veterans? Cemetery 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, AR,? 28MAR09 ? The American Legion Post 74 and the Department of Veterans Affairs invites the Patriot Guard Riders to return and support this special service again this year. ? The American Legion "Michael Vann Johnson Jr." Post? 74 will host the 6th annual Memorial Service honoring all Arkansas Heroes who have fallen since 9/11/2001. ? On March 25, 2003, Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Vann Johnson Jr. of Little Rock became the first Arkansas casualty in the Global War on Terrorism. Over 80 Arkansas Heroes have fallen in defense of our freedom since that time. ? This service will be attended by a number of dignitaries,? Military, American Legion, and VA Department officials, Gold? Star families, youth groups, and much more. The names of the Fallen will be read and Full Military Honors will be rendered in their memory. ? The Patriot Guard will stand a flag line at the? perimeter of the ceremony site. Plenty of flags should be on hand for the? attendees. There is little parking available so it is important to stage on? time. ? STAGING: 0930HR, 28MAR09 at the? WALMART Parking Lot, Maryland Ave. @ JFK Blvd. Due to very? limited parking, bikes will proceed the short distance to the Cemetery as a? group to a small reserved area, KSU 1000, BIG FLAGS ENCOURAGED. Cagers are? asked to take advantage of the shuttles that will be running from locations to? be announced or pool together. We will ensure everyone that needs a ride? will get one. ? FLAGLINE will be in position at 1055HR and will remain until service is concluded. Mission complete at that? time. Be prepared to shake lots of hands and trade some hugs! ? Tom "Big Ack" Ackerman will serve as Ride Captain? for this very important mission. _tom_ackerman at hotmail.com_ (mailto:tom_ackerman at hotmail.com)? 501-231-2131 ? Respectfully. Mark Taylor AR State Captain 501-416-2488 _camel at patriotguard.org_ (mailto:camel at patriotguard.org)? ? ? **************Great Deals on Dell 15" Laptops - Starting at $479 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220635228x1201407499/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doub leclick.net%2Fclk%3B213153654%3B34689672%3Bo) ? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.278 / Virus Database: 270.11.28/2022 - Release Date: 03/25/09 18:54:00 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: