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A big thanks to the 11 patriots that came out to show respect & honor this 3 tour VN veteran. The service was extra long (3 hours) but 5 riders still stayed for the escort to the events center.
6 PGR honored snuffy & his family today along with a bunch of his fellow bikers. At the cemetery, they sent him off with a big & loud m/c roar.
Thank to Bobby for flag wrangling.Great day to be a PGR rider. 22 plus rode & stood in honor for Veteran Bales & his family. They could not have been more gracious & appreciative. You patriots DO make a difference. thank U all.
Contacted the FH today & they advised the procession will leave apx. 12:30, travel up I-35, go through downtown Kyle & then to cemetery. Service is at 1:00.
I'm told there is a biker bar in Kyle for visiting afterwards if U like. ask Max.
Below is an email I received from Mija Lee after a very warm phone call to me expressing how so very graphful she was at our being there, standing tall with respect & honor, for John & her. She wanted me to make sure I let you all know.
She is speaking of the PGR when she says Texas Honor Riders. She wanted info on THR for donation purposes.Even though she came out to thank us at the memorial, she was so filled with emotion after his death, that she felt she wanted to tell everyone now, how much she was moved by our being there.
Once again, an example of just how important you patriots are. God bless you each & everyone.
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From: Mija Lee mija88@me.com Dear Mr. Longacre,
Thank you so much for making John Jagger's memorial service a truly special service. It was an honor for us to witness the impressive Flag Line and also to experience the Flag presentation. Thoughtfulness may come naturally to Texas Honor Riders, (PGR) but it really means the world to me.
If you have time, would you watch John's DVD on the YouTube? One of his friend put his DVD (24min long) on the YouTube two weeks ago. Google, YouTube, and type "John Jagger remembered". Please give my kindest regards to all your riders!
God bless Texas Honor Riders, (edited to PGR ) by keith
Mija
P.S. John (82) was the well known fine art sculptor.What a neat & fun mission. As is normal, Semper Gumby was in play. But no matter, most of us sat around gabbing & eating at HT's & having a good time. KSU changed to 6:30 & off we rode to the Cpl's house. Rounding the corner of the neighborhood, we saw hundreds of American flags stuck in the ground lining the streets all the way to his house. The 11 of us there reassembled & was led in prayer by our new transfer member from Florida, Jane. A short time later we & several neighbors retrieved a flag from Mark's truck & lined the right side of Cpl Duke's block. Around 7:45, here he comes. When the awesome flag bike escort & Cpl. Dukes rounded the corner, chiles & cheers & waves & applauding errupted. We followed him down the street to his house, gathering around him. The look on his face said it all. I'm pretty sure he was blown away. You all are awesome in your patriotism. Thanks to all of you & to Mark, our flag wrangler.
Neighbors came up to me afterwards expressing how great it was to see such patriotism. U R the best.I stopped at Hard Tails today & talked to the owner. He has invited all who want, to have a bite to eat before KSU. Arrive there early enough to be completed by KSU time.
Thank you to the 30 patriots that showed up today in the heat. Special Thanks to Sarah & Mario for bringing extra riders. Thanks also to Ana for the water & help passing it out.
Mrs Jagger came out & expressed her deep appreciation for our being there to show support, respect & honor. I keep telling all of you, YOU REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Semper Fi,2 other PGR members were also there & posted 2 USMC flags at the drive way entrance. They were in Marine Corps League uniform & attended the service with 2 others.
Even though it was a very short notice, we still had 4 show up to hold flags & horor Mr. Bailey. We did the same at the internment. After the service, 3 of us went on to Elgin for that service.
Thanks to all for your caring.Sorry this is late.
Thanks to the 12 of you that showed up in the heat. The family & others asked me to pass along just how much your presents meant to them. You all are true patriots in what you put yourselves through to honor our fallen heros & families.
Thanks also to Bobby for wrangleing the flags & water.
Thanks so much to everyone.A big big thank you to the 16 patriots including flag wrangler Bobby that showed up today. It was diffiently a Semper Gumby day. Once again we had another 1st time rider who is also in the Air Force Reserves.
Family was very much appreiative of our presents & related how much "Sandy " would have loved it. Due to his wife's situation, a request was made of us to have 2 PGR escort her to her house as it was to difficult for her to attend the grave side service. Thanks to the 2 volunteers.
Again, thanks to all. We do make a difference.
11 riders 2 cages & 14 patriots showed up to honor Msgt Waters & show respect for his family. Thanks to all who gave of their time & resorces to make this mission happen.
I'll really try to make this mission even though it's so very far from my home. Tee Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee My bike won't even be warmed up & I'm there. lol
Will you guys ever stop surprissing me. 10 patriots show this morning in RR even 3-Blue Star Cindy. It was early, cool & dark but you still came even from as far as LaGrange & Kyle. KSU was 7AM w a stop in Waco for gas & another stop just south of FW to stretch & dry off from some rain we went through. We rolled into Cowboy stadium at 10:15. The funeral was a one of a kind & well worth the effort everone made to make this mission.
KSU for home was 3:20 w a stop in Hillsboro. We had cold rain from there to Belton.
I want to thank all of you for being outstanding patriots & helping show the family of Chris the respect & honor he & they deserve.
Please e-mail me(keithlongacre@att.net) so I can be sure of your names & to confirm your safe arrival home. Again, Thank you so much.
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